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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • Shipping Minister and MSC CEO discuss potential investment opportunities
  • Port capacity seen growing exponentially
  • Ships being rerouted to the Suez Canal from the Cape
  • Export of handicraft, handloom products from Kashmir surge
  • Clarification on new FASTag rule
  • AD Ports Group opens its first inland dry port facility in Abu Dhabi
  • VOC Port sets new single day highest traffic record
  • Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya students learn about port operations at DPA
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  • DP World's Jebel Ali handles highest cargo volumes since 2015
  • Muskan Container Lines recognised as NVOCC of the Year (Exim - GP)
  • 'Vizhinjam Port can propel Kerala into a new Singapore'
  • IPA partners with IIT Kanpur for cybersecurity in smart ports
  • India's strong leadership and contributions to maritime affairs behind its election to Vice Presidency of International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation
  • IWAI proposes Urban Water Transport System in 17 cities across 12 states
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  • Rotterdam port's overall throughput sees marginal decline; container volume up

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
  • Cobantur expands intermodal range
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  • A journey from intern to CCO
  • Diversifying the sector in Slovenia
  • Northrail adds Vectrons to fleet
  • Expeditors appoints CEO
  • Ukrainian dry bulk surge versus Russian decline
  • Spring Valley establishes agro-commodity hub
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • KF Aerospace takes delivery of bulk freighters
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  • Throughput down in Rotterdam - despite key investments

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Up to $1.5m fee for every Chinese-built box ship calling at a US port
  • Aviation authority dismissals fire up US aviation safety debate
  • OceanX: Postcard from 'pretty cool' Shanghai
  • Latest order takes MSC box ship orderbook past 2m teu mark
  • So long then, Polar Air Cargo, and thanks for all the theatrics
  • Railfreight boxes in Russian Customs logjam being returned to China
  • The US Line: Jeff Musser and the art of 'servant leadership'
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 8 | Schiphol tariffs, Canadian weather, and Asia-Europe capacity
  • UK-EU trade 'reset' could be on the cards if France uses its 'clout'
  • Greener shipping - 'further work needed', but all still to play for
  • One premonitory crash after another
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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Admiral Lisa Franchetti removed as CNO
    Admiral Lisa Franchetti has been removed as Chief of Naval Operations. She is the first woman to serve in that role and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The action was among
  • Freire Shipyard delivers Briggs Marine maintenance support vessel
    Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, has now delivered the 42 meter, DP2, diesel electric maintenance support vessel ordered by U.K.-based Briggs Marine under a contract awarded in December 2022. Briggs Marine has
  • Wiernicki: New nuclear a generational opportunity for U.S. shipbuilding
    New nuclear reactor technology represents a once in a generation opportunity for U.S. industrial policy, says ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiericki. Vessels propelled by advanced small modular reactors (SMR) could

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Florida International Terminal proceeds with investment plan at Port Everglades
    Florida International Terminal (FIT) is advancing its US$25 million investment plan through 2026, following the renewal of its Port Everglades concession until 2035. In 2024, FIT made significant strides in innovation and operational efficiency to enhance its services. The investment includes cutting-edge container handling equipment from Taylor Machine Works and advanced accident prevention tech
  • Glencar to build new manufacturing headquarters in Birkenhead Docks redevelopment
    Peel Ports Group has awarded a construction contract for a new warehouse at Birkenhead Docks as part of its ongoing partnership with wood-based panel specialist Finsa UK. Construction of the 31,500 m² quayside facility at the UK's second largest port operator's new terminal Grandidges Quay at the port will begin later this year. The UK's second-largest port operator has entrusted construction fir
  • Spring Valley invests US$50 million in Jafza distribution hub
    Spring Valley, a home-grown agro-commodity supplier, is investing US$50 million in a new distribution hub at the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to bolster regional food security. Covering around 10,000m², the facility will feature state-of-the-art processing and storage capabilities, including consumer packaging, roasting, and grinding operations. The first phase of the project is expected to be com
  • Kalmar and PSA Singapore renew service agreement
    Kalmar signed a service contract with PSA Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2024, covering maintenance and repair work on PSA's cargo-handling fleet. PSA Singapore is the world's largest container transshipment hub, handling 40.9 million TEUs in 2024. Kalmar has been one of PSA Singapore's service providers for the servicing and maintenance of both Kalmar and third-party equipment in Singapore.
  • Eco-Friendly Shipping Practices: Reducing the Industry's Carbon Footprint for a Sustainable Future
    Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels The shipping industry has long been a cornerstone of global trade, but it's also a major contributor to carbon emissions. As climate concerns grow, we're seeing a shift toward more sustainable practices that aim to minimize environmental impact. From innovative technologies to greener fuels, the industry is embracing change to protect our planet. Adopting eco-
  • Kale Logistics launches Malaysia Maritime Single Window
    Kale Logistics Solutions officially launched the Malaysia Maritime Single Window (MMSW) on 17 February in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The implementation of Kale's MMSW has significantly streamlined vessel processing, reducing turnaround times from up to five days to just a few hours. This efficiency boost is driven by real-time data access and enhanced transparency in service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Freemium Model Success Stories: How Free Apps Drive Revenue
    The freemium model has proven to be a highly effective strategy for driving revenue in the custom android apps development. By offering basic features for free and charging for premium services, apps can attract a large user base and convert some into paying customers. H2 - Best Freemium Cases This approach not only encourages initial adoption but also fosters a broad user engagement, setting th
  • AD Ports opens new inland dry port to enhance UAE logistics connectivity
    AD Ports Group has announced the inauguration of a new custom-bound inland dry port facility, further strengthening Khalifa Port's connectivity and enhancing logistics services across the UAE. Strategically positioned between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Al Faya Dry Port will function as an Inland Container Depot (ICD) linked to Khalifa Port via overland routes. This facility will serve as a transit term
  • PSA Singapore reaches 10 million TEU mark at Tuas Port
    PSA Singapore has reached a significant milestone, handling 10 million TEUs at Tuas Port-one of the world's largest fully automated container terminals-since operations commenced in September 2022. This achievement underscores Tuas Port's pivotal role in Singapore's supply chain and logistics sector. As a key hub in the global maritime network, Tuas Port is designed to accommodate the increasing
  • CSBC declines to bid for YM's vessel order amid full dock capacity
    Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corporation will not bid for compatriot mainline operator Yang Ming Marine Transport's imminent order for up to 13 container ships of 8,000 to 15,000 TEUs
  • Noatum Maritime, Erkport launch Ro-Ro JV
    Noatum Maritime, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has formed a Joint Venture (JV) with Erkport, a Turkish company specializing in Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping. Under the agreement, Noatum Maritime-the largest provider of diversified maritime services in the Middle East-will hold a 60% stake in the JV, while Erkport will own the remaining 40%. Operating under the brand "United Global Ro-Ro", t
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  • Ukraine's dry bulk shipments take 87% leap three years after Russia's invasion
    "Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the volume of dry bulk shipments from the two countries combined is 6% below pre-war levels. However, the past 12 months have seen the countries' dry bulk shipments develop in completely opposite directions. While Ukraine has seen an 87% y/y jump in shipments, Russia's have taken a 6% y/y fall. Overall, their combined volume has increased 3% y/y ov
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  • Strategic Implications of APM Terminals' Operations in Salalah, Bahrain, and Aqaba
    It is worth exploring APM Terminals and Maersk's strategic initiative to harness the Gulf region's expanding economic potential and establish Bahrain and Salalah as pivotal hubs in the global maritime trade network
  • Streamlining Supply Chains with Cross-Docking
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  • Port of Rotterdam increases investments amid strong financial performance and container growth
    Port of Rotterdam recorded an increase of 2.8% in its annual container volumes reaching 13.8 million TEUs in 2024. At the same time, total cargo throughput in the major European port declined slightly by 0.7% to 435.8 million tonnes. The growth in the container segment can be attributed to increased European consumption, according to the Port of Rotterdam Authority, while wage indexation and decl
  • Container Seal Types Explained: Choose the Right Security Solution for Shipping
    Container seals are vital to protect billions of dollars worth of cargo that moves across global oceans. These security devices act as primary defense against theft and tampering during transit, whether you're shipping Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL). The right shipping container seal delivers more value than just cargo security - it documents proof of protection throu
  • Shipping Stock Market: Weekly Update
    The container shipping sector continues to navigate a dynamic landscape shaped by shifting freight rates, global economic conditions, and supply chain developments. Investor sentiment remains mixed as companies balance operational efficiency with market volatility. While some firms benefit from stable long-term charters, others face pressure from fluctuating spot rates and macroeconomic uncertain
  • Digital innovations reshape container shipping processes
    The shipping industry, a vital artery of global trade, is sailing into a new era driven by technological advancements
  • ETG to build US$41 million sustainable polymers facility in UAE
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with ETG Bio Green Polymer, a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, to develop a cutting-edge compostable polymers facility in KEZAD A (KEZAD Al Ma'mourah). This new plant will produce fully sustainable polymers, supporting ma

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • UK blacklists 40 shadow fleet ships
    The UK is imposing a new wave of sanctions against the Russian oil trade, targeting an additional 40 ships. The biggest sanctions package against Russia's shadow fleet brings the total number of oil tankers sanctioned by the UK to 133-more than any other European nation. Publishing details of the sanctions, Britain said the ships being ...
  • Moeve signs up for RFOcean chemical tanker newbuilds
    Spanish energy company Moeve has inked a contract with RFOcean for a series of 6,600 dwt chemical tankers currently under construction in China. Frederik Rye-Florentz-led RFOcean, which controls a fleet of 13 chemical tankers on fully-delivered basis, has eight next-generation newbuilds booked at Wuhu Shipyard set to enter the market in 2025 and 2026. The ...
  • Velos swoops on Easterly MR1
    Greek owner Velos Shipping has bolstered its tankers business with a secondhand chemical carrier from Easterly Asset Management's Maritime Logistics Equity Partners. Velos Tankers has snapped up the 2010-built 36,700 dwt MR1 Easterly Sirius for around $15.5m and renamed it Velos Rubini. The US-based Easterly bought the vessel from Hong Kong-based Cido Shipping as part ...
  • Whitewashing the greenwashing
    Rob Mortimer, managing director of fuel specialist Fuelre4m, takes a challenging look at the outcomes from last week's IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships My biggest takeaways from the recent convening of 107 parties, representing 97% of the world's shipping tonnage are: We're committed to cutting pollution, if we ...
  • Sanctions rain in on third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
    The European Union has officially approved its 16th package of sanctions imposed against Russia in response to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, while the UK came out today with its own series of measures designed to stymie the Russian war machine. The new measures, announced on the third anniversary of the all-out war, target Russia's ...
  • Allseas wins pipelay work on Petrobras's Buzios field
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has won a contract for the design, procurement, construction, and installation of subsea infrastructure for the Búzios-10 pre-salt field, located some 180 kilometres off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. According to Allseas, the project, awarded by Petrobras following a competitive tender, will be one of the largest offshore pipeline ...
  • Landlocked Hungary to get first seaport since WW1 came to an end
    To get from Budapest, the capital of landlocked Hungary, to Trieste on Italy's Adriatic coastline, containers need to travel more than 550 km, including across the breadth of neighbouring Slovenia. Nevertheless, the Italian city is set to become Hungary's primary port in the coming years as construction has just got underway on a 30 hectare ...
  • Noatum forms shipping venture with Turkey's Erkport
    Noatum, the maritime and shipping arm of ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group, has established a roro liner joint venture with Erkport in Turkey. The venture, operating under the brand United Global Ro-Ro, will be 60% owned by Noatum, with Erkport holding the remaining 40% stake. The JV will provide an integrated product for ...
  • Shearwater Geoservices gets work in oil-rich Guyana with ExxonMobil
    Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a contract for a large deepwater 4D OBN reservoir surveillance program by US supermajor ExxonMobil in Guyana. Under the award, Shearwater will commence a six-month survey starting in the first half of 2025. The field unit will be comprised of a Shearwater seismic vessel as ...
  • Saipem and Subsea 7 broker mega merger deal
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem and offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 have reached an agreement in principle on the key terms of a possible merger of the two companies. The combination of Saipem and Subsea 7 will be completed by way of an EU cross-border statutory merger carried out incorporating Subsea ...
  • Myanmar turns to Russia to help develop Dawei port project
    Myanmar has turned to a new partner to help develop long-held plans to turn Dawei in the southeast of the country into a major port. Russia's economic development minister, Maxim Reshetnikov, signed an investment cooperation pact with the Myanmar government over the weekend to develop the port, an oil refinery and a coal-fired power station ...
  • Progress made at the IMO towards a greenhouse gas levy
    The 18th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (GHG) concluded on Friday at the International Maritime Organization with the GHG levy in combination with a global fuel standard as the most favoured candidate mid-term measure for reducing GHG emissions from shipping. Analysis of the participation at the meeting carried out by UCL Energy Institute showed ...
  • Sweden investigates further cable damage
    Swedish police are investigating another suspected case of sabotage of an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea. Finnish telecom operator Cinia said on Friday that it had detected minor damage in Swedish waters on its C-Lion1 undersea fibre-optic link connecting Finland and Germany, the third time this particular cable has been struck since November ...
  • US targets Chinese ships and terminal investments
    The US is considering slapping huge fees on Chinese-built ships calling at its ports, while also clamping down on Chinese

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • How massive new US port fees could impact container shipping
    The latest shipping-related proposal out of Trump's chaos-inducing administration is the 'big one' for container lines. The new port fee...
  • 'Maximum pressure' in motion as US sanctions more Iran-linked tankers and entities
    The Trump administration announced its second round of sanctions against Iran on Monday, targeting Iranian officials, shipping companies, commodity traders...
  • EU and UK target dark fleet support network amid sanctions uncertainty
    The EU and UK unveiled expanded shipping sanctions on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the US...
  • Where do we stand after ISW-GHG 18?
    Two thirds of countries that signed Marpol Annex VI now support a carbon levy for decarbonisation, the latest IMO talks...
  • Fire contained on board second Grimaldi ro-ro in recent days
    Incident on board 47,600 gt ro-ro cargoship is the second casualty to befall a Grimaldi ship in recent days
  • Gas shipping group calls for EU to cut methane emissions
    Shipping and energy companies seeking to cut emissions of planet-warming methane have called on the EU to regulate the issue...
  • Coastal corridor prompts surge in Ukrainian bulker trade
    Ukraine's bulk shipments have risen nearly 90% over the past year as temporary maritime corridor takes effect. Russia, meanwhile, must...
  • Shipping's shame: It's time to talk about abandonment, again
    After a massive spike in cases of seafarer abandonment was reported in 2024, Lloyd's List reporter Joshua Minchin asks what...
  • Shipping faces yet another geopolitical shockwave as US strikes at Chinese shipbuilding
    USTR's proposal goes far beyond the unions' initial demands and could significantly disrupt global shipping and drive up costs
  • The week in newbuildings: large containership orders persist
    Firm orders for two capesize bulkers, two tankers, four general cargoships, five gas carriers and 12 boxships recorded in the...
  • MISC 2024 profit plunges as market softens in the fourth quarter
    MISC saw no reprieve for rates due to the continued influx of new vessels and delays in additional supply from...
  • The Daily View: Cruise control
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing 24 February 2025
    Trump administration official vows to tax foreign-flag ships calling at US ports | Profile of Red Sea sailing fleet unchanged...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • FMC modifies TCW detention order in light of federal court ruling
    The FMC's modified ruling in the TCW-Evergreen complaint allows room for carriers to charge late fees during port closures if the fees are reasonable.
  • US cargo crime forecast to rise 22% as thefts spread inland
    Supply chain security technology provider Overhaul forecasts another big year for cargo theft in 2025, though not as big as a 49% year-over-year increase in 2024.
  • US port fees could hit Chinese ships under Trump trade proposal
    The US Trade Representative said the proposed fees are designed to counter China's influence over the global shipbuilding and maritime industry.
  • Geopolitics, weak German economy slowed Hamburg's 2024 volume growth
    The poor operating conditions look set to continue this year, likely keeping container handling numbers under pressure at

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • Trump officials aim to pile on revenue from taxes and duties on shipping
    Lutnick moots income tax while trade representative's office targets Chinese shipping and shipbuilding with fees
  • Trump administration takes another swipe at Iranian shadow fleet with round of sanctions
    Oil brokers, ship managers and heads of Iran's oil and terminal companies among target list
  • Ciner Shipping relocates to Athens amid rapid fleet expansion
    Outgrowing its Istanbul base, top Turkish owner taps human resources pool of the world's biggest shipping hub
  • Turkish owner Devbulk clinches S&P handysize deal with Japanese owner Itochu
    Traditional Turkish shipping firm clocks up fourth acquisition of a Japanese-built vessel in 12 months
  • Capesize spot rates perk up as Australian cyclone aftermath settles
    Time-charter average saw a 45% weekly bounce
  • 'Unsafe' tanker operations in crosshairs as Europeans unveil fresh sanctions
    Bloc blacklists 74 more ships and UK adds 40 amid splits in pro-Ukraine alliance
  • EnTrust Global's OMP reveals hand in Olympic Subsea offshore vessel newbuilding deal
    Oslo investor backs Stig Remoy in building vessels for oil and gas or renewables work
  • EuroDry expects recovery from loss after bulker rates approached nine-year lows
    Greek bulker owner optimistic of improving markets from March
  • Lightship Derivatives raids rival Freight Investor Services for new CEO
    Hire is a stalwart of the freight derivatives space
  • Carbon emissions from Norwegian shipowners rise in 2024
    CEO says IMO agreement on emissions will be crucial
  • The big reveal: How strong is LNG bunkering demand, really?
    Huge market evolution on cards in next three years, adviser LansdowneMoritz says
  • Container lines seek to stop the rot as spot freight rates drop 20%
    Falling freight rates may finally be hitting sentiment in the container ship charter market
  • HFW beefs up shipping team with UK Coast Guard navigation chief Mike Bunton
    Experienced shipping man appointed as a master mariner at UK law firm
  • RFOcean charters out series of tanker newbuildings to Spanish oil group
    Moeve, formerly Cepsa, taking chemical carriers being built at Wuhu Shipyard in China
  • Kristian Siem-backed Subsea 7 looks to combine with Saipem
    Subsea 7 shareholders will get new shares, big dividend in deal expected to close next year
  • George Economou-owned suezmax tanker lifts first Dar crude cargo for a year
    Force majeure lifted after pipeline problems fixed in Sudan
  • NorthStandard targets $1bn premium goal after reversing renewal vessel losses
    Post-merger reshuffles have ended with second-largest club reporting increased tonnage at renewal
  • Dark fleet-linked AIS spoofing spurs push for more reliable ship-tracking tech
    Concerns over vessel location manipulation prompt new look at ship security system
  • Bid by Louis-Dreyfus heirs to snap up piece of Greek port falls flat
    Margarita Louis-Dreyfus and her three sons obtain just one-tenth of Thessaloniki Port Authority shares they had set out to acquire
  • 'Unsafe' tanker operations in crosshairs as European Union unveils fresh sanctions
    Bloc blacklists 74 more ships amid splits in pro-Ukraine alliance
  • Iraq Mediterranean crude shipments to resume as vital pipeline back in business
    Oil ministry earmarks 185,000 barrels per day for export from Ceyhan
  • Slot charterers can be considered 'shipowners' in liability claims, UK court rules
    Law firm CJC explains implications of judgment arising from X-Press Pearl case
  • Shockwaves for shipping as Trump floats big port fees on Chinese-owned and built vessels
    Container shipping likely to be most severely affected, analysts say
  • Traders 'more cautious' over long-term tanker charters due to US-driven uncertainty
    New administration's policies on tariffs and Ukraine contributing to wariness over term deals
  • Russia orders diver inspections of all ships after mysterious sabotage attacks
    Navy will also be used to protect vessels from drone threat
  • StealthGas boosts buyback as it logs third straight year of record earnings
    CEO Harry Vafias optimistic but warns fortunes can be made and lost quickly in shipping
  • Lower Russian grain exports could spell trouble for geared bulkers
    Panamax demand out of Australia and Argentina in line to benefit
  • George Procopiou doubles down on iconic Athens resort and Posidonia hub investment
    Greek shipping and real estate magnate acquires full ownership of Astir Palace Vouliagmeni
  • Golden Union teams up with leasing newcomer SeaKapital on LNG bunker vessels
    Continental Kapital Union Holding's 20,000-cbm LNG bunker ships will be deployed worldwide
  • Campaigners urge EU to step up tanker blacklisting to hit Russia revenue
    Campaign group says oil price cap could come back into play if enforcement campaign is boosted
  • Methane abatement group calls on EU for clear policies and investment
    Coalition moves to get its message out ahead of European Union's Clean Industrial Deal details on Tuesday
  • Asyad Shipping LNG carrier makes return trip through Red Sea
    Vessel sails back in ballast after being first non-sanctioned vessel to take route in over a year

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • US port charges on China vessels add to supply chain uncertainty
    A plan to promote U.S. maritime interests by penalizing China shipping only complicates supply chain woes, say experts.
  • WiseTech board members resign over governance dispute
    Australian logistics software provider WiseTech is in the midst of a governance crisis after four board members resigned.
  • DHL e-Commerce expands operations to Saudi Arabia
    DHL e-Commerce is gaining a foothold in the Saudi Arabian market with a partial acquisition of Ajex Logistics Services.

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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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