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Exim India web site
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Marine Log web site
MAY 23, 2025
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Container News web site
MAY 23, 2025
  • Shipping surge or strategic stall? Industry braces for July 9 tariff truce deadline
    As the clock ticks down toward July 9, the expiration date of the current US-China tariff truce, the global shipping industry is caught in a balancing act between cautious optimism and strategic restraint. The temporary pause in trade tensions, initiated by President Donald Trump on May 12, has triggered a mixed response among US importers and global exporters, with significant implications for c
  • Brazil approves MSC's Acquisition of Wilson Sons, paving the way for $1.35 billion deal
    Brazilian regulators have given the green light to MSC's planned acquisition of Wilson Sons, clearing the final regulatory hurdle and setting the stage for the deal's completion. In October 2024, MSC announced its intention to acquire a 56% stake in Wilson Sons from Ocean Wilson Holdings, a move long rumored in the industry since at least 2023. Although other bidders expressed interest, MSC ultim
  • Port of Los Angeles expands investment in zero-emissions trucking through 2028
    The Port of Los Angeles has announced a continued commitment to advancing clean transportation, with a three-year plan to accelerate the transition of its drayage fleet to zero-emissions trucks by 2035. The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has unanimously approved a funding strategy that will guide the use of Clean Truck Fund revenues through June 2028. The Clean Truck Program is a corne
  • Saga Shipholding transfers entire fleet to the Bahamas ship registry
    The Bahamas Maritime Authority announced that Saga Shipholding, in partnership with NYK and under the management of global leader Anglo-Eastern, has committed to transferring its entire fleet of 30 general cargo vessels to the Bahamas Ship Registry. In addition, two Saga vessels managed by NYK Singapore have also opted for the Bahamas flag, bringing the total to 32 vessels now in the process of j
  • Rhenus Group opens logistics hub in Venlo
    The Rhenus Group proudly announces the official opening of its cutting-edge logistics hub in Venlo. This newly launched facility significantly enhances Rhenus Road's European logistics network, setting a new industry standard for modern infrastructure. Strategically located as a vital "Gateway to Europe," the 71,980 m² hub integrates core logistics functions including warehousing, cross-docking,
  • Grimaldi Group expands weekly services at Ambarli port
    The Grimaldi Group has expanded its service offerings at Ambarli Port, increasing weekly sailings from two to three. This strategic enhancement, effective from week 22, is a direct response to rising transportation demand along the Türkiye-Italy trade corridor and aligns with the Group's broader strategy to deepen its footprint in the Turkish market. Under the new schedule, Grimaldi will now oper
  • Georgia Ports Authority launches new GPA trucker app to enhance driver experience
    The Georgia Ports Authority has officially launched the GPA Trucker mobile app, designed to streamline and improve the trucking experience at Port of Savannah terminals. Handling between 14,000 and 16,000 gate moves daily from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the Port of Savannah continues to prioritize efficiency. Truck turn times average 35 minutes for a single move and 53 minutes for d
  • Port Houston secures $131 Million for ship channel construction and maintenance
    The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority held its regular monthly meeting. During this, the US Army Corps of Engineers released its FY2025 work plan, allocating $33 million toward the Houston Ship Channel Expansion (Project 11) construction, and an additional $98 million for ongoing operations and maintenance to ensure continued dredging of the channel. Also, it was announced that the
  • CMA CGM launches new service, the Scandinavia West Coast Express
    CMA CGM introduce a new service, through Short Sea Lines Division, the Scandinavia West Coast Express (SWX), set to commence operations on July 16th, 2025. This route is designed to provide a connection between Scandinavia and the Lower Baltics. Key highlights of the service include, direct links from Aarhus and Gothenburg to Poland and Lithuania, a greener alternative to traditional road transpo
  • Swire Shipping announces general rate increase from Australia to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
    Swire Shipping would like to inform customers that, due to sustained increases in operating expenses and charter rates, a General Rate Increase will be implemented across the following trade sectors. This adjustment will take effect on 23 June 2025 and will apply to all cargo loaded on the Highland Chief, Voyage 2515N. The increase will be included in the ocean freight charges and is applicable t
  • Bangladesh's shipping sector shows promising growth
    Recent developments in Bangladesh shipping sector reveal a strategic focus on modernization, international cooperation, and sustainability aligning the nation's ambitions with global trends. The state-run Bangladesh Shipping Corporation has reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25. CN100 Promo Code

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Splash web site
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  • BHP, Cargill and Rio Tinto seek new investors into RightShip
    BHP, Cargill and Rio Tinto, the founders of shipping vetting organisation RightShip, have employed Rothschild & Co to seek new investors. In a release, RightShip said its primary goal is to partner with an investor who brings not only capital but also significant expertise in data and technology and transformational growth. The three giant shippers ...
  • Bulker owner United Maritime bolsters offshore sector exposure
    Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime has increased its investment in a newbuild energy construction vessel (ECV) as it looks to diversify its earnings and risk exposure. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led spinoff of Seanergy Maritime said in its quarterly earnings report that it had injected additional capital into a Norwegian-based joint venture set up to design ...
  • Eastern Pacific signs up for Korean autonomous navigation tech
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has lined up two of its managed vessels for the installation of artificial intelligence-based autonomous navigation technology developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries's subsidiary Avikus. The project will see Avikus' Hyundai intelligent Navigation Assistant System (HiNAS) Control, HiNAS Cloud and analytics platform for shore-side fleet monitoring deplo
  • Oil platform off Vietnam catches fire during decommissioning
    The Song Doc platform off the coast of southwest Vietnam caught fire during decommissioning operations on Wednesday afternoon. The incident on the Petrovietnam-operated platform happened while a subcontractor was cleaning and dismantling the platform. According to reports, the fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and did not impact the surrounding environment or other ...
  • Hudong-Zhonghua commissions giant new shipbuilding facility north of Shanghai
    One of China's top shipyards, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, has commissioned a giant new facility to boost its production of LNG carriers. The new $2.5bn, 432 ha yard on Changxing Island north of Shanghai will boost the state-run company's annual LNG carrier output from six to 10 vessels once fully operational. Hudong-Zhonghua is a flagship site of ...
  • Estonia launches green retrofit scheme
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  • Shanghai port pollution in the spotlight
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    The Japanese government will issue a major new shipbuilding directive next month, aimed to revive an industry it used to lead the world in, as well as using the nation's yards as a bargaining chip in trade talks with the Donald Trump administration in the US. Using the 2022-promulgated Economic Security Promotion Act, Tokyo will ...
  • MOL orders VLCC in Dalian
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is contracting Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) to build an LNG dual-fuelled VLCC which will then go on long-term charter to Idemitsu Tanker. The newbuild, due for delivery in 2027, will be the first dual-fuel VLCC to be chartered to a Japanese oil company. No price has been revealed for ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 23, 2025
  • Seafarer abandonment rising problem in small registries
    A lack of resources has been cited as a reason for flag states not standing up to their responsibilities, but...
  • Ukraine's ongoing agony could alter the face of shipping forever
    Three years after the Russian invasion, many of the subsequent changes to our industry look set to become permanent
  • Egypt insists Red Sea security dynamics have shifted and Suez return is possible
    Egypt's foreign minister tells Lloyd's List that Red Sea security dynamics have materially changed and shipping can now navigate with...
  • Restoring Red Sea Security; a Welcomed Development in a Troubled Region
    The recent ceasefire agreement in Yemen with the United States, reached under the auspices of Oman, constitutes a constructive development...
  • United Maritime underlines aim to diversify with additional offshore investment
    Greece-based bulker owner lifts stake in energy construction vessel to 30%
  • Sovcomflot suffers while Frontline comforted by 'business as usual' approach
    Frontline said it expected sanctions pressure from the UK, EU and US to continue and push the tanker sector into...
  • More than 20% of US voyages made by Greek fleet exposed to port fees
    Although the US Trade Representative proposal has been watered down, it still has significant implications for US-calling vessels
  • LNG bunkering vessel orderbook expands as latest order confirmed
    HD KSOE has confirmed the signing of shipbuilding contracts for two 18,000 cu m ships from European owner
  • Transpacific spot rates still rising but pace of gains has slowed
    Spot rates in the transpacific trades were up again this week as shippers took advantage of the tariff reprieve. But...
  • Hecla Emissions Management seals first FuelEU token trade
    Hecla Emissions Management, which invented a tradeable FuelEU Maritime compliance token, says it has signed the first trade. Companies that...
  • Steamship Mutual feels squeeze from major casualties
    'Financial position remains exceptionally strong,' SSM insists
  • Arkas advances fleet replacement programme as it orders 3,100 teu quartet
    New tonnage is part of fleet emissions-reduction plans that will see phasing out of older tonnage
  • Japan shipbuilding eyes US port fee windfall, but capacity limits curb gains
    As US port fees disrupt Chinese shipyards, Japan could see a strategic opening to revive its shipbuilding industry, but capacity...
  • Bayesian recovery highlights Italian legal requirements for major salvage efforts
    BonelliErede lawyers set out procedural constraints as efforts begin to raise tech tycoon's doomed superyacht
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  • Daily Briefing
    US port fees don't hit until October but shipping response already underway | Red Sea risk not materially changed amid...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 23, 2025
  • California rips US Senate move targeting state's emissions rules
    Gov. Gavin Newsom says a Senate vote that appears to be the first step in killing California's stringent emissions standards is "illegal" and will be challenged in court.
  • DCLI-Blackberry deal will improve visibility for domestic chassis pools
    The GPS technology will provide real-time visibility into chassis location, mileage and high-impact events on the road that could require repairs.
  • General air cargo in decline as China-US e-commerce boom slows
    Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows.
  • Cargolux inks three-year green fuel deal to handle Microsoft cargo
    The Luxembourg-based carrier is the latest airline to sign a supply agreement for sustainable aviation fuel, but it comes as the industry makes slow progress towards decarbonization.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 23, 2025
  • Harry Vafias' Imperial Petroleum profits sink as lower tanker rates pull down revenue
    Softness at start of the quarter followed by better rates in March
  • Zim raid on neo-panamax container ships aimed at heading off future headwinds
    New York-listed carrier rebuffs critics' claims over 11,500-teu ships taken on 12-year charter
  • New cruise line's ship halted in Spain a month after debut
    SunStone cruise ship detained at port of Malaga on request of agent
  • Venture capital generalists start to renew appetite for shipping tech investments
    Decarbonisation tech needs fit-for-purpose capital, S2G leader says
  • Gasum and Wilhelmsen team up on first FuelEU compliance trade via Hecla platform
    Companies conclude pioneering transaction using third party to create compliance surplus tokens
  • Trade war rerouting lifts VLGC market as Dorian LPG eyes 'healthy' 2025
    CEO John Hadjipateras thinks market recovery may prove sustainable
  • Costamare Bulkers extends charters of two 2020 Bulkers newcastlemaxes
    Greek operator has had the pair on charter for two years
  • Frontline's Lars Barstad stays away from term deals: 'This market will pay us back'
    Tanker giant's chief executive not willing to throw away the upside by taking charter cover
  • Wavelength: Turning the sanctions screw
    ... and who's who in the biggest shipping pay packet list
  • Trade war re-routing lifts VLGC market as Dorian LPG eyes 'healthy' 2025
    CEO John Hadjipateras thinks ongoing market recovery may prove sustainable
  • Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, targeting America's biggest trade partner
    President had given Brussels until 8 July to make a deal, but now wants to hike duties from June
  • Vintage VLCCs find work in mainstream markets, as the breaker's yard - or dark fleet - await
    Vortexa finds 114 VLCCs over 18 years are still trading, with owners willing to take lower rates
  • Vega Reederei eyes mini-container ships to complement growing mini-bulker fleet
    Charters for eight vessels already lined up with Echoship and HAV Shipping
  • South Korean owners send four LNG steamships for scrap in one week
    Latest additions bring annual tally to seven vessels in five months as march to breakers gathers pace
  • Flurry in claims like London buses, says Steamship boss as risk market hits peak volatility
    Jonathan Andrews says claims influx represented a peak in volatile insurance cycle
  • Sanctioned tanker fleet hit puts Russia's Sovcomflot $393m in the red
    Shipowner says operations stable despite 'unprecedented' blacklistings
  • Greek property investor Ioannis Papalekas builds stake in Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Clean Energy
    Magnate's stake in gas vehicle now worth $357m after adding $4m
  • VLGC spot rates have surged too high, too quickly, brokers warn
    Fearnleys argues price gaps between US and Asia do not support elevated levels
  • Cosco Shipping Energy orders chemical tanker and makes future fuels play
    Giant Chinese state owner adds to orderbook with deal at Wuchang Shipbuilding
  • Spanish owner Ibaizabal snares LNG bunker vessel newbuilding duo for Shell worth almost $200m
    Pricey pair and string of options inked that could stack up at 10 ships in total
  • Shanghai Jinghan inks chemical tanker pair in China
    Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding bags deal for 7,300-dwt ships
  • Cargill-backed RightShip hunts for new investor to boost growth and build AI edge
    Ship vetting group wants partner with cash, but also with relevant expertise
  • Dorian LPG gears up for ammonia trading future with ship conversions
    VLGC owner reveals it is upgrading part of its fleet to carry the new fuel
  • 'Bearish market' prompts Western Bulk to skip dividend for first quarter
    'Market conditions remain subdued, with volatility at notably low levels'
  • Singapore shipbroker Vantage plans New York listing as it targets global expansion
    US security filings show outfit is aiming to raise nearly $16.3m in IPO
  • Clarksons predicts two-tier equity market as IMO fuel rules 'validate' CMB.Tech's ammonia play
    Analysts say companies without a decarbonisation strategy face tough times in future
  • Insurer Steamship hit by unusually high losses and record pool claims
    Annual results reflect tough year for protection and indemnity clubs from costly casualties
  • Letter to the editor: Banning scrubbers is short-sighted and counterproductive
    Researcher, shipowner and supplier make the case for exhaust gas cleaning systems
  • Ningbo Ocean stacks bulging Huangpu Wenchong orderbook with four-ship deal
    State-owned shipyard is scheduled to deliver 2,700-teu newbuildings from the first half of 2028
  • MOL newbuilding 'first dual-fuel VLCC' fixed by Japanese oil company
    Idemitsu Tanker takes vessel on long-term charter
  • Frontline fixes huge new $1.3bn loan to refinance Euronav VLCC fleet deal
    John Fredriksen tanker company cuts the cost of paying for 24 ships
  • Laden LNG carrier towed free after grounding off Germany
    Captain of 19-year-old steamship being questioned over incident
  • Frontline says sanctions enforcement pushing tanker rates up after profit plunges
    John Fredriksen tanker giant notes improving activity levels so far in second quarter
  • IOPC and lawyers at odds over preparations for potential 'Torrey Canyon of ammonia' disaster
    A catastrophic green fuels incident at sea could happen before international regulators devise a way to handle the clean-up. But not all agree that it is a crisis

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American Shipper web site
MAY 23, 2025
  • Drewry: China-US container rates up by double digits
    Ocean container rates are surging after the tariff ceasefire stoked demand from China to the United States.
  • Canada Post avoids crippling strike but not damage to parcel business
    Canada Post workers backed away from going on strike, opting instead for a ban on overtime work. But the threat of a strike has already allowed competitors to take parcel business from the national post.
  • Mercado Libre, Amazon of South America, announces leadership transition
    The CEO of Mercado Libre, the dominant e-commerce player in Latin America, has decided to turn control to one of his lieutenants and move to the board room.

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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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