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Exim India web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 to see participation from far and wide
  • Gujarat Maritime Board hosts stakeholder consultation workshop on coastal shipping
  • CONCOR augments fleet and crosses 16,900 wagons in total
  • Biofuel can deliver significant GHG emissions reductions in shipping but future uptake could be hampered by supply, says DNV
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (17 January 2025)
  • Secretary Shipping discusses shipbuilding collaboration with Korean delegation
  • VOC Port handles over 100 pc more raw cashew
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port and MSC partner to launch 'Haldia Shuttle' service linking Haldia Dock Complex and Vizhinjam
  • Connectivity increases benefit major ports
  • Ocean Alliance seen as a key grouping in 2025
  • New regulations require all charcoal shipments to be declared as dangerous goods
  • Export of agri products soars by 11 pc in April.-Dec.
  • India seen fastest-growing large economy in FY26, FY27
  • Global economy stabilises, but developing economies face tougher slog: World Bank report

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 20, 2025
  • First all-electric truck added to fleet
  • Dachser expands Iberian footprint
  • Seko Logistics SVP joins AfA board
  • Single-wagon rail transport replaces 20 trucks per train
  • Enhanced routes with Southern Africa hubs
  • Increasing efficiency and connectivity
  • GXO combines deliveries for several retailers
  • Linking aerospace and aluminium
  • Noblelift North America welcomes new president
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Asian air cargo rates remain high
  • Major order for hybrid straddle carriers

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Ceasefire, but incentives for Houthi attacks and ship diversions remain
  • As CNY and slack season approach, the ocean price-cutting begins
  • Déjà vu: Tariffs to Trump Trade?
  • Air cargo still flying high as capacity stays tight, but rates are slipping
  • JB Hunt - folks, let's look into... 2026 already!
  • CMA CGM leads latest hunt for new tonnage with a 1m teu+ orderbook
  • China's gaze now on Central Asia - at the expense of Russian railfreight
  • Strikes end, but delays continue at Australian ports
  • Chilean cherry exporters leverage new tech for rampant China exports
  • New roles for Andre Schulz and Stephanie Pöhn-Helbig at Lufthansa Cargo
  • BIFA Awards celebrate the brightest and the best in UK freight

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Container News web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Savannah expedites India-bound cargo to market by up to eight days
    Georgia Ports said the Port of Savannah is up to eight days faster for Indian cargo moving to inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas, compared to US West Coast ports. Georgia Ports Authority noted that six weekly services are directly linking Savannah to India and a total of ten services are connecting Savannah to the Indian Subcontinent. Twelve ocean carriers operate on these routes,
  • Global bunker indices rise steadily
    During the third week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices exhibited a steady upward trajectory. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$16.79 to US$537.94/MT, the VLSFO index rose by US$17.19, reaching US$621.98/MT and the MGO index experienced a significant gain of US$31.70 to US$802.83/MT. "At the time of writing, the global bunker market continued to exhibit a moderate up
  • Port of Southampton sets new records in cruise activity
    2024 marked another highly successful year for the cruise industry at Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton, reinforcing its position as Northern Europe's top cruise turnaround port and the leading cruise port in the United Kingdom. The Port of Southampton welcomed three million passengers, exceeding the 2023 record, and contributed over US$1.2 billion to the local and regional economy. Rebe
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam call for Clean Industrial Deal
    The Ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam are urging the European Commission to prioritize large-scale investments in Europe's industrial competitiveness ahead of the release of the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal. The European ports emphasized that "Europe's strategic autonomy, energy transition, and economic prosperity are at stake." As key energy, logistics, and industria
  • Gemini's launch cancels Alaskan link
    Maersk Line will halt its sole direct service to the US state of Alaska, as Transpacific Express (TPX) becomes a casualty of Gemini Cooperation's line-up.
  • Maersk announces updated surcharges from Far East to India and Pakistan
    Maersk is updating the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Brunei, East China, South China, North China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to India's ports of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mundra and Pipavav to Pakistan. This revision applies to all 20', 40', and 45' dry containers, effective from 21 Janua
  • Hainan Port Group breaks ground on new Macun Port's terminal
    Hainan Port Group has started construction works to upgrade China's Macun Port, which is located on Hainan Island, near Haikou. The Hainan Macun Port Phase III includes the building of a new terminal with 1.67 million TEU capacity. The new terminal will have two container berths and three multipurpose berths. The project is set to become operational in 2027, according to the latest DynaLiners rep
  • MSC expresses interest in new Italian terminal
    MSC, together with local Fratelli Neri and Lorenzini & C, has officially expressed its interest in developing Piattaforma Europa, a massive outer harbour expansion at Leghorn in Livorno, Italy. According to DynaLiners, at full buildout, the new project will comprise three berths with a total quay length of 1,200 metres and at a depth of 20 metres, providing 1.6 million TEUs of additional handling
  • CNC Line retakes slots on South Korea-Thailand service
    CMA CGM's subsidiary CNC Line will take slots again on the service between South Korea and Thailand, which is operated by CK Line, KMTC and Namsung Shipping. The three ocean carriers are each deploying a ship with a capacity of 1,800 TEUs. The rotation of the NKT service is Incheon (South Korea), Kwangyang (South Korea), Busan (South Korea), Hong Kong, Shenzhen-Shekou (China), Laem Chabang (Thail
  • EDRAY appoints new Chief Operations Officer
    EDRAY, a technology and managed transportation solution provider, announced the appointment of Sean Santiago as Chief Operations Officer (COO) to its executive management team. In his new role, Santiago will oversee EDRAY's operations, reinforcing the company's dedication to addressing the growing challenges of the final import mile. He will also focus on developing new solutions, driving the exe
  • Understanding Your Financial Options After a Motor Vehicle Accident
    After a motor vehicle accident, it's vital to understand your financial options to regain control. Start by evaluating your immediate needs; use savings if necessary and prioritize essential expenses. Document all medical bills and track lost wages, as these will support your compensation claims. Don't hesitate to contact your insurance company quickly to initiate the claim process. Gather all es
  • Port of Los Angeles appoints new Harbor Commissioner
    The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved Yolanda De La Torre's appointment to the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, the governing body responsible for overseeing the Port of Los Angeles. Nominated by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, De La Torre is a long-time Wilmington resident and dedicated community leader. With nearly 30 years of service at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Ange
  • Warehouse 101: Efficient Layouts for Maximum Productivity
    Is your warehouse efficiency falling short, slowing down your business growth? No need to worry; you're in the right place! In this article, we'll provide you with actionable tips on how to optimize your

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Splash web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Höegh Autoliners bags two car shipping deals
    Norway's Höegh Autoliners has clinched new shipping contracts with two major international carmakers. The Oslo-listed company said both contracts worth more than $100m and with commencement in January and May this year had been signed at rates reflecting the current market level. The operator of about 40 vessels will transport cars in its key trade ...
  • Zhejiang Zheshang Financial signs for bulker brace at Jiangsu Soho Chuangke
    China's Zhejiang Zheshang Financial Leasing has contracted two ultramax bulk carrier newbuilds at compatriot yard Jiangsu Soho Chuangke Shipbuilding. The 63,500 dwt units cost between $34m and $35m each, with delivery set for 2027. The order is backed by a bareboat charter to the Singapore-based arm of the Chinese state-run Zhejiang Shipping Group, which currently ...
  • Euroseas spinoff offloads vintage boxship
    Euroholdings, a recently announced three-ship spinoff and subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Greek containership owner Euroseas, has already offloaded one of its vessels. Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas said the 1998-built 2,008 teu Diamantis P had been sold and delivered to an undisclosed buyer for $13.15m. The ship was handed over on a charter-free basis and after completion of ...
  • Lines turn up the heat on charcoal shipments
    Charcoal shippers should be ready to see carriers phase in new tighter regulations this year, liner lobby group the World Shipping Council (WSC) said. Charcoal shipments have caused serious fires on containerships, leading the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to amend the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code under which charcoal must be declared and transported ...
  • DOF terminates CSV contract over payment issues
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has terminated a contract for one of its construction support vessels. DOF said in an Oslo Bors filing that it terminated the contract for the 2018-built Skandi Implementer. According to the company, the vessel was operating in Mexico and the deal was terminated following payment default. The name of the ...
  • Borr Drilling gets suspensions for three rigs working in Mexico
    The Oslo and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has received a notice of temporary suspension of operation for three of its rigs operating in Mexico. The company stated that the rigs in question are the 2017-built Galar and the 2018-built Gersemi and Grid jackups. Borr secured the initial contracts for the trio through its ...
  • Houthi leader warns Israel to stick to ceasefire terms
    The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, has said his group will monitor the implementation of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and will continue its attacks on ships in the Red Sea if it is breached. The six-week phase one of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas comes into effect on ...
  • Beijing dismisses US shipbuilding probe
    China's commerce ministry on Friday dismissed a US investigation targeting China's shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors, describing it as marked by "unilateralism and protectionism". The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office on Thursday said it has found China's targeted dominance of the global shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors is "unreasonable" and is "actionable" under US t
  • Marcura buys VesselMan
    Skagerak Capital has sold maritime software provider VesselMan to Marcura for an undisclosed sum. In partnership with Møkster and Grieg as co-investors, Skagerak Capital scaled VesselMan's operations. VesselMan provides cloud-based platform for managing technical projects such as dry-dockings, inspections, and refits. Founded in 2001, Dubai-headquartered Marcura's enterprise suite includes PortLo
  • Norway's new maritime monitoring microsatellite starts operations
    Norway is leading Europe when it comes to ways to keep track of merchant shipping passing near its shoreline. Canada's Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) has recently launched and deployed Norway's NorSat-4 maritime monitoring microsatellite. The seventh spacecraft developed for the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) by SFL, NorSat-4 carries a fifth-generation Automatic Identification System (AIS) ship ...
  • Greece's Diligent now a pureplay supramax owner with sale of last handy
    Greek dry bulk owner Diligent Holdings has sold its last handysize and now is focused on just the supramax sector. Medsea from Lebanon has paid $10m to take the 2007-built, 35,000 dwt Bliss bulk carrier (pictured) leaving Athens-based Diligent with a fleet solely made up of Japanese and Japanese-affiliated supramaxes. Diligent said it is now looking ...
  • Trafigura hails world's first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment
    Multinational trader Trafigura, in collaboration with CF Industries, the world's largest producer of ammonia, has completed the world's first co-loaded

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • The Houthis are still calling the shots in the Red Sea
    The segments of the shipping industry that were either forced to reroute or freely chose to are not relying on...
  • Iranian gas cargo discharged in Bangladesh after China U-turn
    Amid reports that Chinese buyers are hesitant of running afoul of US sanctions, a VLGC likely carrying Iran-origin LPG to...
  • Good news from Gaza, but shipping needs to wait and see
    Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and be unsurprised by anything in between
  • Plastic pellets a nurdle hurdle for IMO
    The International Maritime Organization is mulling regulations to prevent polluting spills of plastic pellets from containers, which are bad for...
  • Türkiye lists 'respectable P&I clubs' for Turkish Straits transits
    List includes all International Group affiliates and best-known fixed premium outfits
  • LNG order spree down to compliance today, not promise of supply tomorrow
    DNV global decarbonisation director Jason Stefanatos said LNG provides compliance with policies such as FuelEU today, rather than relying on...
  • Container rates in full retreat; stock sentiment hit by ceasefire
    Spot rates are falling across the board, likely because of seasonal demand weakness. There is also a structural risk emerging:...
  • Hengli Heavy looks to hire 30,000 for new China shipyard
    Construction of the new yard was completed in just five months, highlighting the Chinese builder's aggressiveness in capacity expansion. However...
  • Mixed signals from Chinese economy behind Rio Tinto shipment dip
    Rio Tinto said it had seen signs of stabilisation from the Chinese real estate market in November home price data...
  • UK to hand out more green shipping cash
    Previous competition rounds have seen funding delivered to more than 300 organisations, including a manufacturer of wind-powered sails in Hull
  • The Daily View: An end to freedom
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Cansi rebuts US allegations against Chinese shipbuilding and warns of trade disruption
    China's national shipbuilding association has strongly rejected US allegations of unfair competition, warning of disruptions to global trade and shipping...
  • USTR investigation concludes China unfairly dominates shipbuilding and shipping
    Any subsequent trade actions against China will be enforced under the Trump administration. If economic sanctions are imposed on China-built...
  • Daily Briefing
    No imminent return to Red Sea for shipping despite Gaza ceasefire | War risk underwriters awaiting definitive Houthi stance on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • FedEx Freight says CEO Moll to retire Jan. 31
    The announcement comes less than a month after FedEx said it would spin off FedEx Freight, which would be the largest stand-alone LTL provider in North America by revenue.
  • J.B. Hunt preparing customers for boost in contract rail rates in 2025
    The largest intermodal provider in the US says it's time for shippers to talk about higher rates for service, but understands the shift is not likely to occur until the second half of the year.
  • Shippers balance near-term market, long-term forecasts in trucking bids
    With plenty of truck capacity still available, US shippers are trying to tamp down rising truck rates without driving off their current truckload carriers.
  • Rebounding Indian car exports nourish country's ro/ro trade
    International automakers are putting much-needed investment into Indian manufacturing facilities to increase export capacity.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Biden officials slam Chinese shipbuilding and shipping dominance as 'unreasonable'
    Much-anticipated report stops short of discussing what Trump should do with it
  • Wavelength podcast: Trump, Putin and a ceasefire - what a start to 2025
    Tariff threats, sanctions that seem to have bite and how will Houthis respond to a ceasefire?
  • Chartering behemoth: Could trading giant Glencore merge with iron ore major Rio Tinto?
    Two companies reportedly held early-stage discussions
  • Just two weeks left to secure the future of troubled FSG shipyards after investors bid
    German yards have been owned by controversial financier Lars Windhorst
  • Why two identical bulker sales captured significantly different prices just two weeks apart
    Iwagi Zosen-built vessel fetches far higher price than identical sister divested by Japan's Shikishima Kisen
  • 'Black-flag' cargo ship banned from European ports by Paris MOU
    Cameroon-registered Maranta now in Israel after action over detentions
  • Noatum Maritime's Kazakh joint venture to order two container ships for Caspian Sea services
    Partners also plan to expand their tanker horizons
  • Why two identical bulk carrier sales captured significantly different prices just two weeks apart
    Iwagi Zosen-built vessel fetches far higher price than identical sister divested by Japan's Shikishima Kisen
  • 'Vast implications': Sweeping US tanker sanctions hit China oil shipments harder than India
    More tankers carrying short-haul Espo barrels have been blacklisted than those loading Urals crude
  • Container lines will let tankers and bulkers test Red Sea waters after ceasefire, Jefferies says
    Boxships' multi-loop trading patterns make early return too risky, analysts believe
  • Shuaa Capital fixes $300m finance to expand world's fourth-biggest offshore support vessel fleet
    Middle East asset manager ready to grow Stanford Marine and Allianz Marine Services
  • Angelicoussis seals Altera Shuttle Tankers takeover as specialist fleet drops about $260m in value
    Greek giant completes expansion in niche sector with Altera Infrastructure deal
  • Founder of collapsed oil trader facing multiple criminal charges dies before trial
    Xie Chun had owed more than $165m to different banks through his firm Zenrock
  • Turkey doubles down on Bosphorus insurance demands amid dark fleet casualty risks
    Authorities brush up their lists of approved cover providers
  • 'Theatre of the absurd': Moscow mocks bid to police dark fleet tankers and turn Baltic into internal Nato sea
    Top Russian officials dismiss underwater cable sabotage probes as a ploy to promote sanctions
  • UK organised crime agency waits on charge decisions for sanctions and oil price cap breaches
    Only a small part of its workload is for the most serious sanctions cases
  • Turkey doubles down on Bosphorus insurance cover amid dark fleet casualty risks
    Turkish authorities brush up their lists of approved insurance providers
  • Shuaa Capital fixes $300m finance to grow world's fourth-biggest offshore support vessel fleet
    Middle East asset manager ready to grow Stanford Marine and Allianz Marine Services
  • Hoegh Autoliners inks two more deals as renewals keep rolling in
    Company has trumpeted rates above $90 per cbm in recent deals
  • Singaporean group breaks into shipowning via S&P deal with Chinese player Seacon
    Yuchen Logistics, backed by billionaire Zhang Yuqiang, paying $19m for modern cargo vessel
  • Angelicoussis seals Altera Shuttle Tankers takeover as specialist fleet drops $216m in value
    Greek giant completes expansion in niche sector with Altera Infrastructure deal
  • Greek owner Aristides Pittas sells veteran boxship spun off from Euroseas to his new public company
    Plan to spin off new Euroholdings venture on the Nasdaq is still on course
  • George Economou mulls $1.4bn newbuilding deal as Greek owner eyes container market
    Greek owner has approached Chinese yards for a series of LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Greek owner Diligent scouting for eco bulkers after selling last handysize
    Athens company now controls seven supramaxes as begins to build up its fleet again
  • First newly sanctioned tanker discharges cargo at Chinese port
    Aframax was one of three lying idle in the Yellow Sea laden with cargoes
  • Houthi leader warns of new attacks at first sign of Gaza ceasefire violation
    Rebel group will closely watch implementation of the deal and is on standby for 'military operations'
  • Noatum Maritime's Kazakh joint venture to order two container ships for Caspian Sea services
    Abu Dhabi-based shipping giant's joint venture with Kazmortransflot also plans to expand its tanker horizons
  • Trafigura scores first in ammonia fuelling story with gas carrier co-loading
    Move comes as CF Industries plans start-up of clean ammonia project

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • White House moves to exclude Chinese e-commerce from duty-free import
    Following up on earlier action this week aimed at controlling the influx of unidentified e-commerce shipments from China, U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday proposed that low-value imports no longer qualify for duty-free entry if the products are subject to tariffs or other national security restrictions. The proposal could result in higher consumer prices [...]
  • ILA to review tentative longshore contract; union ratification vote next
    The International Longshoremen's Association expects to shortly take the next steps toward ratifying a new contract with East and Gulf Coast port employers. Union leadership will be scheduling meetings "in the next few weeks" with ILA wage scale delegates to review the tentative agreement with terminal operators and ocean carriers of the United States Maritime [...]

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
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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