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Exim India web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
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AUGUST 12, 2024
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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 12, 2024
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AUGUST 12, 2024
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    Global port and terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first half of 2024 posting revenue from port operations of US$1.32 billion, an increase of 13% from the first six months of 2023. Additionally, ICTSI's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached US$864.99 million,
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    Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has received its latest batch of automated electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes (AeRTGs), including five machines, which have a remote-control option. This delivery is part of an order for 17 electric cranes from Finnish port equipment manufacturer Konecranes. Robert Ashton, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Felixstowe, commented, "These new cranes are the l
  • Yang Ming vessel explosion reportedly linked to HMM-booked container
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    Transport service stakeholders handling cargo movements via Singapore Port face a heightened operational challenge complying with a new set of customs rules due to come into effect from 1 September. The requirement calls for advanced or pre-filing of export/import/transhipment cargo information, under what the authority calls a revised "free trade zone (FTZ) regime that was implemented in March 2
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    PSA Baltics, a subsidiary of PSA International, a major global port operator, has signed an agreement to acquire an 85% majority stake in Loconi International, one of Poland's leading intermodal operators, from the publicly traded Polish freight forwarder ATC Cargo. This move aims to develop new rail products to support PSA's European container hubs, thereby offering its customers additional opti
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Splash web site
AUGUST 12, 2024
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    Floating wind turbine developer SeaTwirl has signed a memorandum of understanding with UK offshore oil and gas operator Serica Energy to explore the feasibility of electrification of offshore assets and oil and gas activities. SeaTwirl and Serica Energy will work on identifying and assessing potential opportunities to decarbonise offshore oil and gas production and other ...
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  • Beijing puts shipping on notice following hazardous cargo blast in Ningbo
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    Global terminal operator PSA International (PSA) is acquiring an 85% majority stake in Loconi International, one of Poland's top intermodal operators, from the publicly traded Polish freight forwarder ATC Cargo. This strategic move aims to develop new rail products to support PSA's European container hubs, thereby offering its customers additional options to execute the modal ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 12, 2024
  • Drug traffickers are diversifying maritime targets, but not slowing trade
    Antwerp and Rotterdam may have succeeded in reducing cocaine seizures so far this year, but the enhanced enforcement within Europe's...
  • Israel's entry to sanctions game further complicates shipping's compliance conundrum
    Israel's entry into the world of maritime sanctions adds further challenges to the shipping industry, even if the sanction's 'bite'...
  • Wind group pushes for inclusion in IMO fuel standard
    Wind is recognised as an energy source under IMO lifecycle GHG intensity guidelines
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    The Pacific Islands are pushing for a high greenhouse gas emissions price and simple fuel standard, while the shipping lobby...
  • Stunted recycling volumes boosted by FPSO and Marad ro-ro scrap sales
    Sale of 1970s-built, former VLCC and one of the world's fastest cargoships ever built gives a boost to recycling volumes...
  • Week in charts: Ukraine callers buck advice | Palau flag opens investigation | Maersk's bunker consumption hits six-year high
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    Co-sponsors further developed their plan to set up a fund and reward mechanism, as IMO member states prepare to discuss...
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    Tonnage providers Danaos, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Seaspan and container line operator MSC have each contracted containership newbuildings in the past...
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    Explosive materials reportedly include t-butyl peroxybenzoate and lithium batteries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident
  • Daily Briefing
    Pay greener ships and poorest states from carbon levy funds, Pacific states tell IMO | Chamber of Shipping remains 'powerhouse'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 12, 2024
  • Wan Hai, Yang Ming use jump in H1 profits to boost fleet size
    The investments are being made even though Yang Ming warned that the "world economic situation remains precarious," with trade tensions and economic conditions in the US and Eurozone creating uncertainty.
  • ILA unmoved by latest 'industry-leading' wage offer from USMX
    Maritime employers say they are offering dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts a better deal than the one received by their West Coast counterparts last year, but the union says the proposal is inadequate.
  • PSA's takeover of Polish forwarder extends regional reach in Europe
    Acquiring a majority stake in Loconi International continues the Singapore-based terminal operator's growth strategy designed to expand control of its cargo handling beyond the quay.
  • Tight capacity, expected demand bolster August MPV indices
    An "unbroken faith" in the underlying strength of the breakbulk market is pushing up indices and bolstering the optimism of multipurpose carriers, analysts say.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 12, 2024
  • AMPTC breaks into new market with twin LPG carrier newbuilding deal
    Shipowner has splashed out $159m to order 45,000-cbm newbuildings at Hyundai yard
  • DHT Holdings profits slip as China demand pulls down large tanker rates
    Lower-than-expected demand from Asian refinery sector should reverse itself, New York-listed shipowner says
  • Judge orders warrant for arrest of Iranian duo charged with smuggling weapons to Houthis
    Mir'kazei brothers are at large after indictment in federal court
  • ICS updates its greenhouse gas reduction proposal and calls on countries to bite the bullet
    Regulators face tough decisions in September and October as climate talks resume
  • Belships bulker operator Lighthouse Navigation reborn under new identity
    New name will end confusion with Asia-based Lighthouse, which was split off in a share sale in April
  • Operator Folk Maritime moves into ship ownership with feedership purchase
    Deal is part of Saudi newcomers' plan to have 14 vessels in operation next year
  • Pyxis Tankers' bulker bet pays off as second-quarter net profit doubles
    US-listed Greek owner looks out for more vessel purchases and share buybacks
  • VLCC owners are about to shake off a summer slog. Here's how
    High high, how low? Fearnleys' Jonathan Staubo, Clarksons' Stephen Gordon and Howe Robinson's Isha Mishra are among leading shipping pundits setting out the prospects for VLCCs
  • Navigator lines up huge financing deal to buy back bargain ethylene carrier from Ocean Yield
    US-listed owner taps Credit Agricole, ING Bank and SEB for new facility
  • Tanker damaged and injuries reported after collision with bulker
    French maritime authority said Dutch bitumen ship was at anchor when accident occurred
  • Knutsen LNG carrier tipped as HD Hyundai Marine Solution's first conversion to an FSU
    Twenty-year old steam turbine ship set for new life in Central America
  • Shipping lender NRP inks $5.5m financing deal with Norwegian owner
    Deal provides bilateral senior secured facility for general cargo ship
  • Maersk Tankers returning to VLCC market after a decade away with new Schoeller venture, sources say
    Shipping giants form joint venture to invest in a large, 14-year-old tanker from Idemitsu Kosan
  • Vroon tanker damaged and injuries reported after Bluships bulker collision
    French maritime authority said Dutch bitumen ship was at anchor when accident occurred
  • Shrinking fleets signal good times ahead for offshore as upcycle looms
    Shrunk anchor handling tug supply vessel and platform supply vessels fleets fueling confidence
  • 105 and out: All Graig staff made redundant as shipping company winds up after over a century
    TradeWinds told that the business had come to a 'natural conclusion'
  • New Panagiotidis family outfit seals first ship acquisition since IPO
    A 17-year-old kamsarmax becomes Icon Energy's second vessel since its IPO last month
  • Greek owner Niovis Shipping returns to Japan for ultramax newbuildings
    Mavroleon family-company inks pair of vessels at Oshima Shipbuilding
  • 'Excellent opportunity' to get into undervalued shipping stocks after market rout, says Clarksons
    Investors tend to underestimate the effect of seasonality on rates, analysts explain
  • Firefighters avert 'major catastrophe' after blaze hits MSC container ship
    Ports Authority says explosion was seen on MSC CapeTown III in Colombo
  • Evangelos Pistiolis scouring market for vessel buys at Top Ships
    Greek owner says future depends on selling older ships and adding more modern ones
  • Shipping Corp of India profit jumps on bulker rebound
    Liner and offshore results also improve at state-owned Indian group
  • Container that exploded on Yang Ming boxship 'loaded with lithium batteries'
    Ningbo Zhoushan Port was experiencing a severe heatwave when explosion took place
  • Fire fighters avert 'major catastrophe' after blaze hits MSC container ship
    Ports Authority says explosion was seen on MSC CapeTown III in Colombo
  • Pangaea Logistics gets 'hunting licence' in $50m loan from DNB
    Niche-trade bulker operator is content on tonnage for now but always looking
  • NRP Project Finance pays out $39m to investors after bumper first half
    Investor remains positive about dry bulk and container sector but has cautious view on tanker market
  • 'As exotic as we'll go': Stamatis Tsantanis explains offshore bet at pure asset player United Maritime
    Shipowner dipped toe into new sector with minority stake in newbuilding
  • VLGC rates sink to six-month low as futures point to brighter days ahead
    Atlantic rates remain 'resolute' but are not enough to prevent the fall
  • Second shadow LNG carrier loads at sanctioned Russian plant
    As under-tow gravity-based structure nears Arctic LNG 2 site on Gydan Peninsula
  • Ukraine seeks manager for seized Russian bulker trapped since invasion
    National asset recovery agency wants the Emmakris III to operate as a grain storage vessel
  • China Merchants orders VLCCs and product tankers worth $1bn as part of 100-ship newbuilding push
    Order spree involves five VLCCs and five LR2 tankers
  • Evangelos Pistiolis scouring market for vessel buys as profit rises at Top Ships
    Greek owner says future depends on selling older ships and adding more modern ones
  • Disney Cruise Line announces four more cruise ship newbuildings
    US leisure and entertainment giant says cruise is one of the strongest growing businesses
  • Cosco Shipping offers tasty returns after share sell-off, says analyst
    Hong Kong-listed port operators also continue to offer cheap valuations, steady cashflow and sustainable dividend yield

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 12, 2024
  • Georgia Ports makes progress on inland rail hub
    The Blue Ridge Connector will improve intermodal services to the northeast Georgia logistics center.
  • Teamsters can protest at Amazon air hub, federal court says
    The Teamsters union claimed a legal victory in its pressure campaign for collective bargaining at Amazon's primary air hub in northern Kentucky, near Cincinnati.

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The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
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
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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
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
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