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Exim India web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Vizhinjam Port greets first mothership call with water salute
  • Ocean freight container shipping volume hits record
  • Govt committed to achieving $2 trillion export target by 2030: Piyush Goyal
  • More trade facilitation than restricting happening globally today: WTO
  • Allcargo Gati celebrates double win at India Risk Management Awards 2024
  • APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) transitions to 80% renewable electricity
  • Visakha Container Terminal excels in June
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  • Salt exports soar 66 pc from DPA
  • Basmati rice exports up 13 pc in April-May
  • Highest number of moves in a shift achieved at Haldia Dock Complex
  • IRCLASS Academy successfully delivers first-ever Port Facility Security Internal Auditor training program

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 12, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • New container volume high provokes major concerns over peak season
  • The age of alliance domination of east-west box trades may be over
  • Analysis: DP World in a tight M&A spot
  • Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc as it hits US Gulf coast and moves inland
  • Cargo owners and truckers slam carriers' call to delay new D&D rules
  • Asiana unions and its debts a challenge to sale of cargo arm to Air Incheon
  • Ecommerce drives growth at Liege, as Lufthansa Cargo doubles down on China
  • Shipping hits out at IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator ahead of MEPC 82
  • Truck driver safety 'the prime objective' as cargo crime hits new heights

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Marine Log web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • World's largest wind assisted cruise ship will have Thordon propeller shaft bearings
    Thordon Bearings has secured an order to supply its COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings for installation on the two large wind assisted cruise ships that Frances Chantiers de l'Atlantique is building for
  • Steerprop solutions picked for giant cable layer Fleeming Jenkin
    Rauma, Finland, based Steerprop has been selected to provide a comprehensive propulsion system solution for the for the world's largest cable-laying vessel, the Fleeming Jenkin. Under construction for the Jan De Nul
  • U.S., Canada and Finland in new polar icebreaker ICE Pact
    In a joint statement released today, the leaders of the United States, Canada, and Finland announced their intent to create the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE, Pact, which is a trilateral arrangement
  • Yanmar taps Amogy for H2ICE hydrogen-fueled engine project
    Japan's Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, reported in January that is developing a hydrogen-fueled four-stroke high-speed generator engine (H2ICE) for Japanese coastal vessels as part of

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Container News web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • Maersk updates PSS for C1E trade route
    Maersk has announced an updated Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the trade route C1E, effective from 15 July 2024. The Danish shipping firm has included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai, China to Manzanillo, Mexico, valid from mid July until further notice. The revised tariff amounts are as follows: Origin Destination Container Size/type Rate Currency Charge Ba
  • ONE launches new service connecting Asia with Mexico
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new shuttle service, the Asia Latin America Express 4 (ALX4), to meet the growing demand for cargo transport from Asia to Mexico's West Coast. The service will commence with the vessel ONE Reputation, expected to arrive in Shanghai on 16 August 2024. The port rotation for this service will be Shanghai (China) - Busan (South Korea) - Lazaro
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements new peak season surcharges worldwide
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced several peak season surcharges (PSS) worldwide effective from the next days in July and early August. The German ocean carrier will apply a PSS from India to Africa, effective from 15 July. The surcharge will be as follows: India to Tanzania and Kenya: US$1,000 per container India to South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia: US$500 per container India to Angola, Republic of
  • Advanced 5G surveillance and autonomous drones to strengthen Port of Valencia security
    The IMAGINE-B5G project's success hinges on 5G connectivity, speed, efficiency, optimization, and real-time coordination. This initiative, part of the Port Authority of València (PAV) innovation strategy, has been developed by Telefónica, XRF, ETRAIR, and coordinated by the PAV, the Valenciaport Foundation, and the iTeam Institute of the Polytechnic University of València. The project's goal is t
  • Extreme weather halts container traffic at Cape of Good Hope
    Severe weather conditions near the Cape of Good Hope have halted container traffic this week, according to an analysis by LSEG Shipping Research. "We have a complete stop at the Cape of Good Hope for container ships - east and west. There is no significant change in Red Sea traffic so far, but several container ships have made turnarounds and/or are waiting off the coast of Durban," said Fabrice
  • WaveBL integrates Legal Entity Identifier on eBL platform
    A new partnership has been announced between the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and WaveBL, marking a significant advancement for the global maritime industry. This collaboration aims to boost operational efficiency, bolster security measures, and alleviate the regulatory compliance burden through the digital transformation of electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) and associated tr
  • Shipstar appoints new general manager
    Shipstar, a provider of ship chandling services, has announced the appointment of Arul Prabeen Albert as the company's new general manager. Arul Prabeen Albert succeeds Simone Guerra, who is stepping down and will be transitioning out of Shipstar. Arul Prabeen Albert, a seasoned professional with over two decades of diverse industry experience across the Maldives, Dubai, US, Spain, Denmark, Singa
  • More boxships sold as Red Sea crisis continues
    The Red Sea crisis has rejuvenated the sales and purchases of container ships as vessel demand soars, according to Alphaliner's latest report. Some 141 ships of 572,600 TEUs were bought and sold between January and June, an average of 23 units per month. This compared to an average of 15 sales per month in the second half of 2023. When Iran-backed Houthi rebels began attacking ships in response t
  • Global bunker indices experience moderate decline
    During the 28th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices experienced a moderate decline. The 380 HSFO Index decreased to US$557.86/MT, the VLSFO Index dropped to US$660.79/MT and the MGO Index fell to US$852.68/MT. "At the time of writing, the global bunker market continued to trend moderately downward," stated a MABUX official. The MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (
  • Wilhelmsen joins RightShip's Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program
    RightShip has announced that Wilhelmsen Ships Service (Wilhelmsen), a maritime solution provider, has joined RightShip's Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program (ZHIP). Through this collaboration, Wilhelmsen will showcase its advanced products, the Timm Snap Back Arrestor (SBA ) rope and the Line Management Plan (LMP ), which underscore its dedication to safer mooring practices. Mooring operations
  • CNC launches new intra-Asia service
    CNC has completed its maiden call at Chan May Port in Vietnam on 9 July on the Japan-South Korea-Vietnam-Thailand (JTVS) service. The container vessel CNC Jupiter arrived at the Chan May Port, which as the sole port in Thua Thien Hue province, it plays a critical role in the region's trade. The JTVS service will directly connect Thua Thien Hue with major ports in Thailand, Japan, Korea and Taiwan
  • Maersk applies fresh PSS from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to UAE
    Danish box line Maersk has announced an updated Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to United Arab Emirates for all dry containers effective from 26 July. Origin Destination Container type Rate Currency India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka United Arab Emirates All dry containers 350 US$ If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container New
  • CMA CGM ship loses 44 containers off South Africa
    The 18,000 TEU container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin encountered severe weather off the coast of South Africa, resulting in the loss of 44 containers and damage to 30 more boxes. This incident occurred on 9 July, while the 2015-built container ship was en route from Asia to Europe. "No injury to the crew has been reported, no pollution, no strong damage to the vessel which remains fully seaw
  • Fitch upgrades Port of Oakland's outlook
    Fitch Ratings has affirmed the bond ratings for the Port of Oakland and upgraded the Port's outlook from stable to positive. Fitch has affirmed the following ratings for the Port's debt: A+ for senior lien revenue bonds A for intermediate lien revenue bonds A for the underlying bank bond rating for the Port's commercial paper notes "These bond ratings reflect the Port's unwavering commitment to p
  • OceanScore pinpoints US$1.4 billion FuelEU penalty impact on ship segments
    The financial implications of FuelEU Maritime are commanding the attention of shipping companies as they confront potential fines for failing to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity reduction targets. OceanScore has pinpointed the segments most likely to be affected. According to OceanScore, vessels in the passenger/cruise, container, RoPax, bulker, and tanker segments will face significant cost e
  • Port of Los Angeles completes US$73 million rail expansion project
    The Port of Los Angeles has completed a significant rail expansion project on Pier 400, which will enhance cargo flow, reduce emissions, and improve roadway safety at the US busiest port. "This US$73 million rail project will increase cargo efficiency while reducing emissions -- a cornerstone of the Port's blueprint for sustainable growth. Advancing capital improvement initiatives like this are k

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Splash web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • ADES scores 10-year jackup rig extension deal worth $351m
    Oil and gas driller ADES Holding has picked up a long-term contract extension with Saudi Aramco for one of its jackup rigs. The listed operator of 49 offshore assets, including jackup rigs, barges, and mobile offshore production units, has fixed the 1980-built rig Admarine 657 for 10 years in a deal worth $351m. The extension ...
  • CMA CGM boxship loses 44 containers in extreme weather off South Africa
    French liner CMA CGM has stated that one of its containerships lost 44 containers at sea due to adverse weather conditions off the coast of South Africa. The 2005-built, 17,859 teu CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin faced severe weather on Tuesday, July 9, during a westbound voyage from Asia to Europe and suffered and loss of ...
  • Container freight rates seen peaking
    The first cracks in the incredible container boom of 2024 are emerging with shippers ready to bargain hard. Linerlytica, an Asia-based consultancy, has warned that freight rates may have peaked, something that is manifesting in the freight futures markets which have dropped off this week (see chart at bottom of article). "Although carriers successfully pushed ...
  • Former Maersk Supply Service boss emerges to head up AD Ports offshore and subsea business
    Former chief executive of Maersk Supply Service (MSS) Steen Karstensen has been selected to lead the offshore and subsea business of Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group. Karstensen announced his new appointment on LinkedIn more than a year after he had left MSS, following A.P. Moller Holding's takeover in which Christian Ingerslev, ...
  • Cargo ship captain arrested for smuggling Ukrainian grain from Crimea
    The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a cargo ship and its captain off Odesa for allegedly exporting stolen Ukrainian grain. According to the Security Service, the unnamed vessel was sailing under the flag of a Central African country and the crew was ordered by Russia to export Ukrainian grain from the occupied Crimea Peninsula. ...
  • California greenlights 25 GW floating offshore wind scheme
    The California Energy Commission has approved a strategic plan to develop a massive floating offshore wind industry with the aim of achieving 25 GW of capacity by 2045. California's electricity grid is served by nearly 35,000 MW of renewable resources today, but to meet the 2045 goal, the state will need an additional 148,000 MW, ...
  • CIMC Raffles secures work on Petrobras FPSO newbuilds
    CIMC Raffles yard in China has secured a contract from Singapore's Seatrium for work on two newbuild floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels that will be delivered to Brazil's Petrobras. In May, Petrobras selected Seatrium to deliver the vessels with a production capacity of 225,000 bopd and a gas processing capacity of 10 mcpd ...
  • Carbon Intensity Indicator inadequacies highlighted
    Not since the introduction of the global sulphur cap at the start of the decade has an International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation attracted such criticism as the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). Six of shipping's top organisations have issued a joint industry policy statement this week on how the CII can be tweaked, the latest in ...
  • Southeast Asia offshore gas 'renaissance' to unlock $100bn by 2028
    Offshore gas production in Southeast Asia is set to unlock a $100bn potential, driven by several planned final investment decisions expected to materialise by 2028, according to Rystad Energy's latest analysis. This represents more than a twofold increase over the $45bn worth of developments that reached FID from 2014 to 2023 and is pointing towards ...
  • Ultrabulk vessel aground off South Africa
    The Ultrabulk-managed general cargo ship Ultra Galaxy, which was abandoned by its crew of 18 seafarers on Monday after a heavy listing, has run aground with efforts to prevent a fuel and oil spill currently underway. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) said on Wednesday that attempts are being made to salvage the vessel's ...
  • NovaAlgoma orders world's largest cement carrier
    A Chinese yard has been tasked with building the world's largest cement carrier. NovaAlgoma, the joint venture between the Italian-Swiss group Nova Marine Carriers and Canada's Algoma Central Corporation, has ordered a 38,000 dwt ship at Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in Ningbo. The vessel will be methanol dual-fuelled. Other tech on the ship due to deliver ...
  • Norway imports record amount of West African crude
    The Maran Lyra, a VLCC, is due in Norway today with what broker Braemar describes as an "unusual" cargo. The ship will discharge Nigerian crude at Mongstad, north of Bergen where Equinor has a refinery. It is the second vessel to carry Nigerian crude to Mongstad this month, following on from the Atlantic suezmax. "Norway ...
  • MIT study warns on health risks associated with switch to ammonia fuel
    A new study led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has warned over the health risks from shipping's switch to using ammonia as its future fuel. Ammonia combustion generates nitrous oxide (N2O), a greenhouse gas that is about 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, the study points out. It also emits nitrogen in ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • Taiwan's Big Three carriers post near-record H1 revenues amid soaring rates
    Ocean carriers have seen freight rates on key trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades double and triple since the start of the year amid a capacity crunch and supply chain disruptions.
  • High ocean rates slam brakes on European imports of low-margin goods
    Some imports from Asia are being priced out of the market with container shipping costs on the westbound trade almost seven times higher than this time last year.
  • Software vendors eye ocean bookings as linchpin for broader digitization
    While the industry has focused on areas like tracking and quoting, advancements in booking technology portend new potential for digitizing containerized supply chains.
  • Asia-USWC spot rates edge lower as new capacity takes edge off overheated market
    Forwarders expect the rate decline to accelerate in the coming weeks after carriers launched or reinstated 10 services into the eastbound trans-Pacific.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • DHT Holdings reveals third-quarter spot market slump after locking in time-charter
    New York-listed tanker owner also 'expedites' newbuilding orderbook
  • Photo gallery: Foremost celebrates 60 years since James Chao started family-run bulker owner
    Officials, charterers, bankers, suppliers and more celebrate at Harvard Club
  • Dorian LPG executives reap bigger cash bonuses and base salaries
    Executive team, including two new positions, also handed restricted stock awards
  • Oldendorff Carriers hit by exit of three top cargo desk staff
    Desk has been responsible for lining up big-name cargo clients for the bulker operator
  • Sam Norton to continue at OSG helm after Saltchuk takeover, executive confirms
    Seattle-based maritime conglomerate keeps tanker experience at the top in diversifying M&A deal
  • Pilot and crew criticised after BW Dry Cargo bulker grounding in Australia
    Panamax World Diana suffered minor hull damage after taking turn too early
  • Evangelos Marinakis breaks into newcastlemax market at attractive price with Berge Bulk swoop
    Greek shipowner adds to modern dry bulk fleet in deal with James Marshall's Berge Bulk
  • Three vessel sales feed chunky dividend payment from NRP Premium Maritime Fund
    Fund has returned 195% of invested capital back to investors
  • Tanker cluster formed around Russian Baltic port set to balloon as sanctions bite
    More than 50 tankers have been blacklisted by US, UK and EU since October 2023
  • Sanctioned tanker cluster around Russian port to balloon as cargo runs dry
    More than 50 tankers have been blacklisted by the US, UK and EU since October 2023
  • Trans Mountain pipeline 'delivers' as tanker loadings jump and rate 'bonanza' on horizon
    Brokers and analysts mull over the future for Pacific tankers as new Canadian pipeline changes the market
  • New UK shipping minister arrives with 'much to be done' after general election landslide
    New minister joins as part of newly elected Labour government
  • Stolt-Nielsen shares hit harder than expected as investors digest second-quarter showing
    Chemical tanker giant's second-quarter 'in line' but shares fell hard
  • Massive CMA CGM boxship sheds 44 containers as freak storm batters vital shipping route
    CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin proceeding to Cape Town as 'unexpected' weather continues to wreak havoc on South Africa's coast
  • Eastern Pacific and Nereus tankers make it into Houston as operations recover from storm Beryl
    Shipping data shows two suezmaxes docked on Wednesday, while Scorpio ship waited out the bad weather at its berth
  • Massive CMA CGM boxship sheds 44 containers as freak weather batters vital shipping route
    CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin proceeding to Cape Town as 'unexpected' weather continues to wreak havoc on South Africa's coast
  • Why methanol shipping pioneers are giving LNG fuelling a second look
    As the alternative fuel orderbook returns to LNG, the availability of methanol also affects appetite
  • Logothetis family sets up MIT fellowship in memory of Greek owner Philip Embiricos
    Libra Philanthropies foundation says student sponsorship will honour late shipowner's legacy
  • Maersk CEO: Europe 'must be bolder' in green fuel revolution as US and China race ahead
    Shipowner says EU must slash the bureaucracy and aim for more ambitious projects to produce green fuels at scale
  • Public awards and private crises: The legacy of Red Sea attacks on seafarers
    Recognising mariners' bravery is welcome. Dealing with the fallout from global crises is a bigger job
  • China's role fading as driver of global oil demand growth, says IEA
    India and Brazil are expected to take a greater share of record supplies
  • Container S&P transactions slowing after busy first half
    Alphaliner lists MSC as the largest buyer and Maersk as the biggest seller
  • 'Structural decline': China's role fading as driver of global oil demand growth, says IEA
    India and Brazil are expected to take a greater share of record supplies
  • Shareholders approve potential $1.2bn buybacks and share issues as Hafnia moves domicile
    Product tanker company renews capital return and fundraising mandates as it eyes move from Bermuda to Singapore
  • Stolt-Nielsen shares slide after weaker than forecast second-quarter profit
    Oslo-listed chemical tanker operator's bottom line weaker than expected despite boost following explosion settlement
  • SSY hires ex-Fearnleys offshore chief to target subsea business
    Expanding shipbroking group aims to become a major global player in offshore
  • Extreme weather brings Cape of Good Hope container ship traffic to a halt
    LSEG says no vessels have passed the tip of South Africa this week, adding to disruption
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers stalls green retrofits as rates ride high
    Norwegian company says energy-saving work on two ships will now take place in 2025
  • Never mind Euro 2024 ... Who stole the Marine Challenge Cup?
    Players from UK insurance powerhouse sweep all before them at the annual London five-a-side tournament
  • DNB shipping loan book rises to $3.4bn in the second quarter
    Nordic lender swells exposure to shipping in a period that saw overall profit climb
  • Stricken Ultrabulk ship runs aground on inhospitable African coast and capsizes
    Salvors say the prognosis for the multipurpose vessel does not look good
  • Inui Global Logistics scores hefty gain on handysize bulker sale
    Japanese shipowner returns to the sale-and-purchase market as a seller for the first time in five years
  • Adnoc L&S floats 29-year-old LNG carrier for sale
    Shipowner markets Moss-type, steam turbine vessel as it moves to fleet renewal
  • Ultrabulk's stricken Ultra Galaxy runs aground on the African coast
    Salvors say the prognosis for the multi-purpose vessel does not look good
  • Singapore boxship waiting times cut to 'two days or less', claims PSA
    Terminal operator says ships are spending more time in port as they look to rejig stowage plans

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American Shipper web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • Western Global pilots seek federal mediation in contract talks
    Pilots for Western Global Airlines say they need help from the National Mediation Board to move along negotiations on a labor agreement.
  • Air cargo surge could be at expense of peak season growth
    Airfreight volumes are buoyant during the typically slow summer season. One theory is that businesses are ordering sooner to avoid late deliveries for second-half shopping holidays, which could mean the busy season will be less busy than expected.

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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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