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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
  • CONCOR's volume and profit up in Q2
  • Softlink Global strengthens regional presence with bigger Chennai space
  • CBDT notifies tolerance range for transfer pricing for AY 2024-25
  • Revised tariff structure at Kattupalli
  • JNPA and EIL ink MoU for Vadhvan Port and other projects
  • Rubber Board proposes Rs 5,000 fee to provide NOC for imports
  • Hot-rolled flat product imports from India, 3 others subject to registration: EU
  • Shanghai to handle record cargo volumes this year
  • Strong increase in US retail inventories; retailers moving in products earlier due to the early onset of the peak season
  • 'The target of 10 million tonnes of air cargo by 2030 is an ambitious but attainable goal, provided that several critical enablers are put in place'
  • Allcargo Terminals records strong revenue and profitability growth
  • To all Stakeholders in the EXIM Trade, particularly Importers, Exporters, CSLA, and their Members
  • CONCOR launches facilitative services
  • Maersk enters into long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (1 Nov. 2024)

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
  • Augmenting in Alberta
  • International Transport Journal under new ownership
  • Kiwi Rail trials Stadler's hi-tech DM
  • Fuelling HGV's with bio-LNG
  • Rates rise further
  • A cross-continental delivery network
  • TGP picks global chartering manager
  • Integrating solar and shore power systems
  • Priority product for time-sensitive shipments
  • Railfreight slows down
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • In the midst of Milan
  • Cooperating for eco-friendly deliveries
  • Driving growth in air and ocean freight

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • Canada's west coast port employers lock out ILWU Local workers after strike announcement
  • DFDS pulls out of €500m Ekol takeover bid
  • Only just underway: Dkr11k M�rsk's confidence rebuild
  • 'Desperate' GRIs by carriers prop up Asia-Europe spot rates, for now
  • Forwarders warn shippers to expect a second ILA-USMX work stoppage
  • Airfreight rates ex-Asia still rising, but 'no drama' in a better prepared market
  • US lines: Shipping US freight forwarding jobs overseas
  • UK regulator delays GXO's Wincanton takeover, due to 'competition concerns'
  • Air cargo capacity squeeze could linger 'until the end of the decade'
  • IPO brings in HK$491m for TS Lines to finance network expansion
  • Cyber attack on tech provider blacks out live tracking for UK retail deliveries
  • Neoline blows in as 'a different type of shipowner and operator'
  • Bjørnar Bukholm returns to Wallenius Wilhelmsen as CFO

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • Blakely BoatWorks delivers new pushboat M/V Claire Ellen
    Cooper Group member Blakeley BoatWorks, in Mobile, Ala., reports that it has completed and delivered its Hull 107, M/V Claire Ellen, to Cooper Marine's Louisiana operations. Designed by Newcastle, Me., naval architect
  • GIT Coatings first with new LR antifouling type approval
    Canadian graphene coating specialist GIT Coatings has become the first company to receive a new Lloyd's Register (LR) type approval, its "Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval" LR is the first classification society to
  • Mexican ship manager Gremex fined $1.75M in pollution case
    Tampico, Mexico-headquartered ship manager Gremex Shipping was fined $1.75 million and put on probation Oct. 30 after pleading guilty in federal district court in Pensacola, Fla., to a felony violation of the
  • VIDEO: Artemis introduces new EF-12 Escape luxury water taxi
    Saying that it has "embraced the challenge of decarbonizing the luxury travel sector," Artemis Technologies has added a high-end water taxi, the EF-12 Escape, to its expanding range of electric foiling vessels.
  • St. Johns Ship Building to build two stop-log barges
    Americraft Marine's St. Johns Ship Building subsidiary in Palatka, Fla., reports that it has been awarded a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to construct two 140 x 32 x 7 foot

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • Port of Melbourne increases box throughput in September
    In September 2024, Port of Melbourne's total container throughput rose compared to September 2023, reaching 284,000 TEUs. Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) saw a growth over the previous year, with furniture, domestic appliances, and paperboard all showing higher volumes. Similarly, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) also increased from the prior year, with notable figure
  • CentrePort appoints new Board member
    Chairman Lachie Johnstone announced the appointment of Andrew Barlass to the Board of CentrePort Wellington. Johnstone believes Barlass will enhance the board's capabilities with his extensive experience in corporate finance and infrastructure funds management. "Andrew joins us with positive governance experience both in New Zealand and abroad. He is currently Chair of EA Networks, a Director of
  • Market Shifts in Container Shipping: Weekly Stock Performance Highlights
    This week saw notable stock price shifts among major container shipping companies, reflecting a mix of market resilience and investor caution. From slight declines in Asia's SITC International Holdings and COSCO SHIPPING Holdings to notable rebounds for European giant Hapag-Lloyd and Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corp, the week ending November 1 highlights the varied responses within the sector amid
  • Premier Alliance sets one-year leave notice period
    The agreement for the launch of the Premier Alliance, which includes HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Yang Ming, has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Port of Riga companies embrace green energy for sustainable growth
    WT Terminal, an active company within the Port of Riga, recently launched a solar panel park to partially meet its electricity needs with renewable energy. Located on the Latvian terminal's warehouse roof, this solar park includes 480 panels with a capacity of 220.8 kW. Initiated in 2023 with ALTUM support and financing from Citadele Bank, the project aims to reduce energy costs and mitigate mark
  • APM Terminals Strategic Outposts in High-Risk Zones (maps+infographics)
    In the shadowy realms of global trade, ports are not just junctures of economic activity but pivotal arenas where geopolitics converges with commerce. This rings particularly true for APM Terminals, a leading port operator with facilities in some of the world's most volatile regions. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, ple
  • Port of New Orleans welcomes new President and CEO
    The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed global maritime expert Beth Ann Branch as President and Chief Executive Officer of Port NOLA and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), effective 1 December 2024. Branch, a highly regarded commercial strategist with over 20 years of experience in transportation and logistics, succeeds Ronald Wendel Jr., w
  • Guam Port Authority approves bid to replace aging gantry cranes
    In a significant development for the Port Authority of Guam, the Board of Directors has passed Resolution No. 2024-16, approving a multi-phase bidding process to replace the Port's outdated gantry cranes. According to the GUAM DOD MASTER PLAN, the Port's aging cranes-purchased second-hand in 2009 and now over 40 years old-are a significant concern, presenting risks to both commercial and military
  • Port Kembla launches new pilot ladder training facility
    The Port Authority of NSW has launched a state-of-the-art pilot ladder training facility at Port Kembla, designed to enable maritime professionals and trainees to safely practice climbing ladders on the side of a moving vessel. Developed in collaboration with Avcon Projects, the custom-built facility features a full nine-meter ladder suspended over shipping containers and includes a step-off plat
  • Maximize Engagement and Leads with Weekly Trading Competitions: A Guide Lynx Prop Trading Firm
    If you are ready to take your prop trading firm to the next level, you are in the right place. Weekly trading competitions may prove to be a great feature since they serve the purpose of engagement, lead generation, and branding. The Lynx Prop Trading Platform makes it very simple to host these competitions, and traders and firms benefit equally. So, in this guide, let's focus on weekly trading c
  • Container lines refresh Middle East/Indian Subcontinent service network
    Box lines have announced several changes in their services covering the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent region, according to DynaLiners' latest report. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Akkon Lines strengthens Far East service
    Turkish liner operator Akkon Lines has added the Saudi Arabia Red Sea port of Jeddah to the rotation of its Far East Service (FES), according to DynaLiners. With the addition of the Jeddah port, the new rotation reflects Qingdao (China) - Taicang (China) - Ningbo (China) - Guangzhou, Nansha (China) - Aliaga (Turkey) - Gemlik (Turkey) - Gebze (Turkey) - Istanbul, Ambarli (Turkey) - Jeddah (Saudi A
  • Yang Ming extends charters on Seaspan ships by six years
    Taiwanese mainline operator Yang Ming Marine Transport has extended the charters on 15 Seapsan Corporation-owned 14,000 TEU ships by six years. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • CN Magazine November Issue
    November Issue of CN Magazine is Here! Dive into the latest edition, including comprehensive insights from the shipping industry, market analyses and interesting news stories. CN PREMIUM members can access their copy now. Not a member yet? Sign up today to unlock the full content of Container News ! Grab Your Copy: If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Conta
  • Cavotec secures US$7 million in shore power contracts
    Cavotec has secured two significant contracts, totalling US$7 million, to supply its advanced PowerMove shore power systems to two major Mediterranean ports. These systems are designed to enable cruise ships and RoRo vessels to connect to shore power, effectively reducing emissions and supporting more eco-friendly port operations. The first contract includes several PowerMove mobile cable managem
  • CMA CGM announces fresh America rates
    French box line CMA CGM has notified its customers that, effective 1 December, a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) will be implemented as follows: The RRI will apply to shipments from the West Coast of South America to the US East Coast and US Gulf, covering all types of cargo. The rate adjustment will be set at US$250 per container. CMA CGM also informed its customers that, effective 1 December
  • Hapag-Lloyd changes German port of call on IOS
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its Indian Ocean Service (IOS), which will temporarily call at Wilhelmshaven instead of Hamburg to avoid the current congestion at Hamburg Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). Effective from 15 November, the new temporary rotation for the IOS will be as follows: Jebel Ali (UAE) - Karachi (Pakistan) - Nhava Sheva (India) - Mundra (India
  • CMA CGM increases FAK rates from Asia to Med & North Africa
    Marseille-based container line will update Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from 15 November 2024 (based on the loading date at origin ports) until further notice. The fresh FAK rates from all major ports in Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa will be as follows: 20' 40'/40'HC WEST MED (in USD) 3,800 5,700 ADRIATIC (in USD) 4,0500 5,900 EAST MED (in USD) 3,900 5,800 BLACK SEA (in USD) 4,000 5
  • Asian Port Cities on Upswing, Outpacing European Counterparts
    Significant changes have unfolded since the last publication of the Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report. Global tensions have echoed across the maritime sector, markedly influencing the recent trends. Notable events, including the Ukraine conflict, territorial disputes in the South China Sea, and ongoing unrest in the Red Sea, have created a multifaceted geopolitical environment that affects mar

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • RWE gets final clearance to build Denmark's largest offshore wind farm
    The Danish Energy Agency has granted German utility RWE the offshore construction permit for the Thor offshore wind farm, Denmark's largest to date. RWE now has all permits in place to start offshore construction work in spring 2025. With a planned capacity of more than 1,000MW, Thor will be able to produce enough green electricity ...
  • New Jiangzhou Shipyard seals debut ethylene carrier order
    China's Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has entered the gas carrier shipbuilding segment in a deal with a domestic owner. The restructured builder, formerly known as Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding, has been contracted by gas shipowner Shenzhen Haihong Shipping for a single 7,000 cu m ethylene carrier. The builder, which has seen several orders coming ...
  • Famous VLCC changes hands for an eighth time
    A tanker with a colourful past has changed hands for the eighth time in its 18-year history and the second time this year. Piraeus-based Cavalli Marine has bought the Chinese-built Yale from Turkey's Varan Maritime and renamed the vessel Alter Ego. No price has been revealed with online portal VesselsValue suggesting the vintage tanker has ...
  • New leadership unveiled at Esvagt
    Danish offshore shipping player Esvagt has named Kristian Jakobsen and Søren Karas to jointly head up the company as chief executive Peter Lytzen retires from the role. Jakobsen has been promoted from the deputy CEO role he has held since 2018, while Karas steps up from the position of chief strategy and commercial officer after ...
  • Kotug wins work on BP's project off Mauritania and Senegal
    Offshore towage specialist Kotug International and its partner Maritalia have been selected by energy major BP to provide marine services to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. The contract is a long-term fixed contract, with extension options, to provide marine services to one of Africa's deepest subsea developments located on the maritime border between Mauritania ...
  • Canada faces port strikes on east and west coasts
    Canada is facing the real threat of strikes on both its west and east coasts. Employers at British Columbia's ports say they have received 72-hour strike notice from the union representing about 700 foremen in an ongoing labour dispute. The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) said yesterday that if the International Longshore and Warehouse Union ...
  • Deep Wind Offshore to build two wind farms off Chile
    Norwegian developer Deep Wind Offshore has applied for an area lease for one floating and one bottom-fixed offshore wind farm off Chile. The company said that it had been actively exploring the Latin American offshore wind market for more than two years. The Chilean government has set a target of 60% of the nation's electricity ...
  • Expansion plans laid out for HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding
    HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding will expand capacity to build 15 ships a year up from the current maximum of 12 with the company's Korean parent revealing plans to potentially expand further to 23 ships a year by 2030. The Vietnamese subsidiary of the Hyundai Heavy shipbuilding conglomerate is the largest, most advanced shipyard in Vietnam, ...
  • European Space Agency leads port call optimisation project
    The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated a new project, Decarbonization through the Digitalization in Shipping (DECARDIS), together with optimisation platform company Awake.AI, tech firm ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine. The consortium, funded by ESA and led by Awake.AI, will collaborate on a port call optimisation solution, which focuses on helping ships cut greenhouse ...
  • Steps and missteps in automating container terminals
    Kris Kosmala writes for Splash today on a topic he's regularly asked about. Introducing robotics in container terminals gives rise to emotions, questions, and sometime violent resistance from employees fearing either reduction in their work or a complete loss of employment. Though in reality, automation will progress and it will greatly affect how we operate ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping likely to benefit from Middle East status quo, barring Trump election | France shouldn't tax CMA CGM unfairly |...
  • More than a blip? Asia-Europe box rates rally for second week in a row
    One theory is that carriers are trying to prop up European spot rates to bolster their hand in annual contract...
  • Has shipping really moved from laggard to leader?
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade takes you into the heart of the Global Maritime Forum in Tokyo to find out...
  • Wärtsilä puts its money where its mouth is with new Royal Caribbean deal
    The Finnish company will reap rewards if it can make Royal Caribbean ships more efficient, but will also take a...
  • France shouldn't tax CMA CGM unfairly
    Asking the boxship giant to pay its way is one thing. Singling it out for a fiscal punishment beating is...
  • Container shipping to stay volatile into 2025
    Market trends seen in 2024 are set to continue into 2025 with no Red Sea reopening, while the threat of...
  • Two seafarers killed in cargoship fire
    The vessel is stationary at Kartal anchorage, near Istanbul, after the harbour master and public prosecutor cancelled its permission to...
  • Canada's west coast ports heading for disruption
    British Columbia Maritime Employers Association will lock out ILWU Local 514 members from Monday, November 4 if the union goes...
  • Costamare adds three bulkers as revenues soar
    Costamare has recently clinched new charters for seven of its boxships against a background of full employment in the container...
  • Shipowners' Club acquires Waterborne
    Shipowners' plans to use Lloyd's MGA to offer hull policies to P&I clients
  • Typhoon Kong-rey disrupts Chinese ports, adds to ship delays
    Disruption comes as global port congestion already ticked up last week, with ships severely delayed at Vietnam and the Philippines...
  • MOL upgrades full-year profit forecast
    The dry bulk sectors could face pressure as MOL predicts a temporary decline in capesize rates early next year because...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • BC container ports ready to lock out longshore foremen after strike vote
    Vancouver, Canada's busiest container port, faces the possibility of a shutdown unless maritime employers and longshore foremen reach a new contract before a Monday deadline.
  • Ro/ro operators bank on recovery in 'high-and-heavy' market
    Asian exports and growth in construction and mining demand are expected to prop up ro/ro volumes, two major vessel operators say.
  • Network realignment shines light on hub-focused product vs. direct calls
    If the question is solely on the risk related to being delayed in each port, the Gemini network ought to, statistically, have a slightly higher core reliability than Mediterranean Shipping Co. when the need for shuttles is taken into account, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Smaller US LTL carriers increasingly merging in 'sink or swim' market
    Those companies are combining to get the terminals, talent and technology they need to compete as larger carriers increasingly seek business in their markets.
  • Gemini faces 13-week phase-in before 90% reliability promise is tested: Clerc
    The new network will have a grace period for about three months as the first full port rotations are completed but must then quickly prove it can raise on-time performance to the promised levels, says Maersk's CEO.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • US investment firm reveals first stake in Nordic American Tankers
    Dimensional Fund Advisors has been a familiar player in shipping stocks
  • Wavelength podcast: Halloween is over so what's spooking car carrier investors?
    Plus: Why Scorpio Tankers has invested in a VLCC company, and FuelEU edges closer
  • 'Spectre of tariffs' and strikes loom for container trades as US heads for election day
    Liner bosses weigh in on the debate over potential tariffs and renewed ports strikes
  • Bad news in abundance as crude tankers search for fourth-quarter upswing
    Rates have crashed in recent days as vessels seek work
  • XO Shipping founder Kim Pihl hands over reins but plans to stick around
    New CEO of Danish bulker operator will be former Maersk and Monjasa executive Sinan Utlu
  • Dynacom named as owner behind suezmax tanker quartet at Samsung Heavy Industries
    But ships look set to be built elsewhere
  • False records and oily waste lands bulker manager with US fine
    US says company attempted to hide illegal pumping
  • Costamare reveals more buys of larger bulkers amid solid third-quarter profit
    US-listed owner announces purchasing three vessels from northern European rivals while divesting older ones
  • Israeli explosives-laden ship finally manages to unload after three-month perambulation
    German cargo ship Kathrin manages to unload cargo in Egypt
  • TOWT marks first transatlantic commercial voyage with cargo sailing ship naming
    Construction for French company's third vessel kicks off in Vietnam as fleet builds out
  • DOF Group closes massive Maersk Supply Service acquisition
    Norwegian offshore outfit boasts 78 ship-strong fleet
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings' profit soars to $3.38bn on Red Sea crisis
    Hong Kong-listed carrier benefits massively from demand growth out of Asia
  • Reborn Jiangxi New Jiangzhou breaks into gas carriers as Chinese yard orders surge
    Domestic owner Shenzhen Haihong Shipping signs for ethylene carrier
  • Samsung inks second suezmax tanker newbuildings deal in a week
    The newbuilding price for the 158,000-dwt crude carrier is on the low side
  • Chinese bulker buyers storm sale and purchase market
    Backed by homegrown leasing finance, Chinese players are reclaiming their dominance in the S&P scene for older bulkers
  • Israeli explosive-laden ship finally manages to unload after three-month perambulation
    German cargo ship Kathrin manages to unload cargo in Egypt
  • Bulker stocks offer 'attractive ticket' as '2025 is looking bright', Arctic Securities says
    Bank reiterates 'buy' on back of supply fundamentals and demand growth
  • Vitol buys 11 LNG cargoes per year from Coterra in deal stretching to 2038
    Swiss trading giant will ship gas from Texas producer, beginning in 2027
  • Cyan eyes Malaysian expansion with $50m backing from state pension manager
    Singapore owner plotting potential newbuildings and crew recruitment with new regional base
  • Hengli Heavy breaks into VLGCs as shipyard doubles capacity
    Reborn shipbuilder extends its menu
  • Danish owner Esvagt replaces retiring boss Peter Lytzen with two new CEOs
    Wind farm vessel specialist promotes senior managers Kristian Jakobsen and Soren Karas
  • Wallenius Wilhemsen fills vacant CFO role with familiar face
    Bjornar Bukholm held several jobs at the car carrier owner before departing in 2019
  • Cargo ship blaze kills seafarers in Sea of Marmara
    Authorities say Bulgaria-bound vessel suffered an engine room fire
  • MAC Shipping orders four stainless steel chemical tankers as it makes newbuilding debut
    Chemical tanker owner orders first-ever newbuildings
  • Cyan eyes Malaysian expansion with new $50m backing from state pension manager
    Singapore owner plotting potential newbuildings and crew recruitment with new regional base

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
  • China boosts Matson net in Q4
    Ocean shipping and logistics services provider Matson saw improved third quarter profits as higher China and domestic freight rates offset mixed container volumes. Operating income was $227 million for the [...]
  • How global trade actors are turning to fintech to tackle fraud
    The rapid expansion of global trade has complicated cross-border payments, adding costs and delays and heightening fraud risk. Financial institutions and fintech firms are implementing digital solutions to enhance transparency and security.
  • Demand, disruptions supercharge ONE results in Q2
    Ocean Network Express posted soaring results in the second quarter on strong demand in the major trades, an early peak season in the U.S. and attacks on the Red Sea trade route.
  • Trans-Pacific market lifts Air Canada cargo results
    The strong air cargo market acted as a tailwind for Air Canada in the third quarter.
  • Maersk Q3 profits rise despite modest container volume gains
    The parent of container liner operator Maersk turned in quarterly revenue and profits higher than a year ago as attacks on Mideast shipping led to higher operating costs - and higher rates for shippers.
  • Disputes in South China Sea could disrupt trade lanes, lead to war, experts say
    China's territorial ambitions in the South China Sea could disrupt global trade lanes and possibly lead to armed conflicts involving the U.S.

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Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in major ports for emergencies at sea
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
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
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
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
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
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
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
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
Board of Directors Renewed. Paolo Salvaro Remains General Secretary
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
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
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
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
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
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.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
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
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
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.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
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
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
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
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