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Exim India web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • JNPA Chairman inaugurates 'BMCT Out Gate' at CPP
  • CFBA's 86th AGM sees wide-ranging participation & deliberation
  • Ocean container shipping market seen peaking
  • Call to restrict waste tyres import
  • IMF raises India's GDP growth to 7 pc for FY25
  • Indo-Bangla trade slows due to border issues
  • MSC increasing own-operated service share
  • No solution seen yet to revive container ship movements in Red Sea
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  • Guidelines for verification under CAROTAR 2020, of the Country of Origin Certificates (COO) issued under various Preferential Trade Agreements

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 17, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • IATA 'taking a sledgehammer to problem that needs a little tack hammer'
  • European road freight stakeholders outline demands to EC
  • Prestige Falcon Houthi attack could be deadliest so far, with 16 crew missing
  • Lessons from your fellow execs at 'skittish' JB Hunt
  • MSC's standalone Asia-North Europe services capture 9% market share
  • Intra-Asia services suffering as smaller box ships are diverted to long-haul trades
  • New STB chair orders railway CEOs to attend forum on declining volumes
  • German dock workers mull 'final offer' from port operators, after 'difficult' talks
  • Hauliers fear major challenges from port of Felixstowe's new booking system
  • Thomas Niederer Gebrüder Weiss's new land transport head in Switzerland
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Marine Log web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • Vineyard Wind suspends power production following blade failure incident
    Following an offshore wind turbine blade failure incident on July 13 that left large pieces of debris on Nantucket beaches, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has ordered the Vineyard
  • NTSB reports on $1.2 million passenger vessel fire
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its final report on its investigation of a January 19, 2023 passenger vessel fire that broke out aboard the 53 year old Qualifier 105 when
  • Austal USA breaks ground on new final assembly facility
    Austal USA celebrated groundbreaking for the company's newest final assembly facility last week. As we reported previously, the infrastructure expansion, to the south of the shipbuilder's current Mobile, Ala., waterfront facility will

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Container News web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • SC Ports reports lower box volumes in June
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) finished fiscal year 2024 with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston in June. SC Ports handled 218,115 TEUs and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second highest June on record. SC Ports noted that loaded imports were up 10% and loaded exports were up 5%, signifying overall strength in the Southeast market. "The Southea
  • Florida International Terminal enhances efficiency with Advent eModal's community portal
    Advent eModal (AeM), a port community system for the intermodal supply chain, has announced the successful implementation of its eModal® Community Portal (eCP) at Florida International Terminal (FIT) in Port Everglades. This deployment incorporates the advanced PreGate and Fee Manager applications into the eCP system, significantly improving port operations and intermodal logistics. The eModal pl
  • Maersk announces updated surcharges worldwide
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to Bahrain for all dry containers starting 28 July 2024. Origin Destination Charge Basis Container Currency Levels India, Bangaladesh, Sri Lanka Bahrain Per container ALL DRY US$ 100 Additionally, Maersk will raise the PSS for shipments from the United Arab Emirates, Banglad
  • MSC increases own-operated service share ahead of 2M termination
    The 2M Alliance, which currently includes the top two shipping lines MSC and Maersk, is scheduled to conclude in February 2025. Following this, Maersk will join forces with Hapag-Lloyd to establish the Gemini Cooperation. In response, MSC appears to be redirecting its attention towards expanding its independently operated services. Specifically, MSC has been increasing its market share in capacit
  • Maersk Line boss: Red Sea crisis impacting all trade lanes
    Maersk Line said today (17 July) that the Red Sea crisis has spread beyond its Asia-Europe network and has affected its whole worldwide portfolio. CEO Vincent Clerc explained that the coming months will be challenging for carriers and businesses alike, as the Red Sea situation stretches into the third quarter of 2024. Clerc was speaking at an online event with customers a week after the Danish ca
  • US containerized import volumes show strength
    Despite geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, United States container import volumes appear to be holding up very well, as evidenced by year-over-year volume gains. "We're experiencing the strongest surge in volume we've seen in two years, and that's a good sign for what retailers expect in sales," said Jonathan Gold, vice president for supply chain and customs policy for the National Ret
  • European Investment Bank commits €90 million for Livorno port sustainable growth
    In Livorno, a financing agreement of €90 million (US$98 million) was signed by European Investment Bank (EIB) vice-president Gelsomina Vigliotti and president of Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale Luciano Guerrieri. The signing event was attended by Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region, Luca Salvetti, Mayor of Livorno, and Gaetano Angora, Commander of the Port o
  • Tussle between HMM and Samsung escalates
    The legal wrangling between South Korea's flagship carrier HMM and its compatriot conglomerate Samsung Electronics is deepening. After Samsung Electronics' US branch filed a complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on 5 June, alleging that HMM had caused it to suffer loss resulting from 96,000 instances of demurrage and detention, the liner operator has fired its own salvo. On 1 Ju
  • CEVA and Almajdouie Logistics sign Saudi Arabia joint venture deal
    CEVA Logistics, as part of its strategic plan, announced the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Almajdouie Logistics, a logistics provider in Saudi Arabia. The agreement is now pending regulatory approval. CEVA Logistics will hold the majority stake in the new JV. Almajdouie Logistics stands to benefit from CEVA's expansive global network, enhancing its ability to offer comprehensive
  • Port of Long Beach sets June record with over 840,000 TEUs
    The Port of Long Beach experienced its busiest June on record, fueled by strong consumer spending, potential tariff hikes and ongoing labour contract negotiations at seaports along the East and Gulf coasts. In June, dockworkers and terminal operators handled 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41.1% increase from the same month last year and surpassing the previous June 2022 record by 7,034 TEUs. "We are rec
  • CMA CGM increases rates from North Europe to US
    Marseille-based container line CMA CGM has announced that effective from 15 August, a rate restoration initiative 5 (RRI05) will be implemented from North Europe to the United States. This initiative applies to all ports of load in North Europe, including North France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Poland, the Baltic, Portugal, and North Spain (Bilbao, Vigo, Gijon) destined for the US
  • CNC commences Singapore-Myanmar service
    CMA CGM's intra-Asia shortsea specialist CNC launched a new service between Singapore and Myanmar on 24 June. CNC's Yangon Singapore Express (YSX) service offers a direct connection for cargo movement between the port of Singapore and the port of Yangon in Myanmar. The port rotation of the YSX service is Singapore - Yangon (Myanmar) - Singapore. The YSX service will operate on a weekly basis, cat
  • The Untold Story Behind Free VIN Decoding Services
    Nikita Khandelwal: https:/ /www.pexels.com/uk-ua/photo/819805/ Definition of VIN Decoding VIN decoding is the process of deciphering a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that uniquely identifies a vehicle. Each character in a VIN has a specific meaning which gives information about the vehicle, including the country of manufacture, the manufacturer, the vehicle type and model, year
  • German trade union sends ZDS final offer to members for decision
    In the collective bargaining round of the negotations between terminals and unions in Germany, the Central Association of German Seaport Companies (ZDS) made a final offer to ver.di, the trade union representing the German port workers. The offer includes two variants with different terms compared to the prevous offer. The union will now launch a member survey to evaluate the offer. "Now it's up
  • Port of Algeciras to enhance traceability with new OCR software
    The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has integrated AllRead's Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software into its infrastructure system to enhance traceability at 22 road and two railway checkpoints. Initiated in 2020 under APBA's "Journey of Innovation" programme, this collaboration between APBA and AllRead aims to optimise real-time traffic monitoring and supervision without disr
  • Vessel redeployment forces rate rises in secondary trades
    Liner companies chasing the high returns on the major trade lanes are shifting tonnage from secondary services, with consultancy Xeneta warning shippers and forwarders that capacity constraints in second string services will force up rates. Hong Kong-based Linerlytica believes these increases may have already begun with consultancy reporting today that capacity injections have been seen in the In
  • Port of Los Angeles to receive US$8 million grant for cloud-based optimizer
    The Port of Los Angeles' Port Optimizer technology data portal is set for significant upgrades, thanks to a US$8 million grant from the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This grant, the largest of five awarded by GO-Biz totalling US$27 million, aims to enhance data and supply chain functionality across California's port network. "We're thrilled that this

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Splash web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • Jesper Kristensen steps down as Unifeeder CEO
    Jesper Kristensen has decided to step down as chief executive of Unifeeder Group. The long-serving veteran of the DP World-controlled feeder operator has also resigned as chief operating officer of DP World Marine Services, a role he has led since 2021. He will be succeeded by Martin Gaard Christiansen, who will head up the business ...
  • Houthis issue chilling video of latest ship strike
    The Houthi rebels have released a video of the most recent attack using an unmanned watercraft on a Liberia-flagged oil tanker Chios Lion in the Red Sea. The video shows an unmanned vessel doing damage to the tanker's port side. They did several attacks on the vessel and another ship sailing some 100 nautical miles ...
  • A.P. Moller Holding puts money into Noble stock
    Denmark's A.P. Moller Holding has boosted its position in Noble Corporation ahead of the anticipated merger with Diamond Offshore, taking its shareholding in the offshore rig owner to just over 20%. Filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission show A.P. Moller Holding subsidiary APMH Invest has added about 1.13m shares in multiple open market ...
  • Upcoming arrival of La Niña set to impact trading patterns
    Meteorologists in various nations have now concluded the world is set to be impacted by the weather phenomenon known as La Niña from as early as next month, something that will alter shipping trade patterns heading into the new year. La Niña is characterised by cooler-than-average waters and tends to have a significant effect on ...
  • Vineyard Wind starts debris recovery after wind turbine blade damage
    Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Iberdrola's US arm Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has announced that it would be mobilising debris recovery teams to recover shards of a damaged blade from one of its wind turbines. A Vineyard Wind turbine suffered blade damage on Saturday night. No one was hurt, but chunks of the ...
  • RWE granted first offshore wind farm license off Australia
    German utility RWE has been granted a feasibility licence from the Australian government to develop an offshore wind farm in the Bass Strait, off the Gippsland coast in Victoria. This approval for the licence in Australia's first designated offshore wind zone grants RWE an exclusive seven-year seabed right to develop the Kent Offshore Wind Farm ...
  • Latvians showcase first-ever fully-functioning 5G maritime connectivity concept
    Latvian mobile innovator and telco operator LMT, in collaboration with Latvian port technical services provider LVR Fleet, has conducted a successful 5G maritime connectivity concept demonstration. It showcased fully functioning 5G network connectivity from shore to ship, between ships, and between ships and drones. The demo was held in the Port of Riga and was ...
  • Oldendorff lets go of another post-panamax
    German dry bulk powerhouse Oldendorff has let go of a ship despite softening prices as the market takes a breath. According to sales registers, the German post-panamax expert has sold six ships, with four sold in pairs since June. The Henning Oldendorff-led owner has now let go of one more, selling the 11-year-old, 96,000 dwt, Imabari-built, ...
  • TGS clinches North American OBN seismic contract
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist and data provider TGS has won an ocean bottom node (OBN) contract in North America. The company said the contract is for more than six months with a "major returning client" and that the award bolsters its footprint in the OBN market. A similar six-month-plus deal was announced in May, ...
  • 16 feared dead as tanker capsizes off Oman
    Sixteen crew are feared to have perished after a small tanker capsized off Oman on Monday. Search and rescue operations to find the 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans who were onboard the 7,056 dwt, Comoros-flagged Prestige Falcon have thus far been unsuccessful. The vessel had been headed for the Yemeni port city of Aden, ...
  • The UK has a shipping pollution problem. Is the new government ready to solve it?
    Blánaid Sheeran, Opportunity Green's policy officer, explains why the new UK government has all evidence it needs to support a wider Emissions Control Area. A recent study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) demonstrates severe air pollution problems in UK waters, due to heavy shipping traffic and a lack of adequate regulation. And ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • IANA says long-time CEO Casey will retire at end of 2024
    Joni Casey played a critical role in the expansion of the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Agreement, a set of governing rules over the transfer of containers from one mode to another.
  • XPO expands cross-border services as LTL interest in Mexico grows
    The third-largest US less-than-truckload provider is expanding its service centers along the US-Mexico border, anticipating an increase in northbound industrial freight.
  • J.B. Hunt's lackluster Q2 volume shows ocean cargo not helping domestic carriers
    The largest intermodal company in North America is skeptical that the market is turning away from shippers, saying it needs more evidence before believing carriers have gained the upper hand in pricing negotiations.
  • Trans-Pac rate stall raises questions about staying power of H1 volume surge
    Key to those questions is whether the first-half volume growth was primarily a result of robust underlying demand or rather logistics decisions by skittish shippers to advance the peak season in the face of second-half risk.
  • Journal of Commerce Rankings: Kerry consolidates top NVO position
    The overall market share of the top 25 non-vessel-operating common carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific rose 0.8% year over year from January through May, signaling that the largest NVOs weren't able to take much volume from mid-market peers.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • ONE strikes 10-ship newbuilding deal to double down on methanol fuel bet
    Liner company has returned to China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Jiangnan Shipyard for more 13,000-teu newbuildings
  • Analysis: Houthi claims of Mediterranean strikes seen as escalation in information war
    Houthi weapons not seen as likely to reach beyond Red Sea, but potential for regional partnership a risk
  • Diana Shipping stalwart revealed to have built private tanker fleet for family
    Veteran executive has operated a tanker company under the radar for five years
  • One seafarer dies from capsized tanker. Nine others are rescued
    Eight Indians and one Sri Lankan found alive in rescue operation
  • Mining giant Vale sees iron ore output boost as guidance offers hope for capesize market
    Brazilian miner confident on reaching high end of 2024 production target
  • Purus Marine drafts Japanese shipping veteran as senior advisor
    Former K Line executive is the latest to join top team at UK shipowner
  • Strike threat and supply-chain fears loom as US dockworkers plan to 'hit the streets'
    Maersk's alleged use of automation system cited as a key sticking point for talks
  • Shipping faces $1.46bn in penalties from next European carbon emission crackdown
    Possible new market set to emerge as ship operators trade FuelEU Maritime surplus and deficit volumes
  • Secret vote: EU lawmakers double down on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs
    Chinese-built models are one of the factors boosting the car carrier market
  • Commercial insurer wins ruling on $47m loss from bulker grounding
    Lawyers say English court ruling on Solomon Islands total loss is a win for fixed premium market
  • Tufton Oceanic boosts dividend as 'supply-driven upcycle' takes shape
    Profit rises in strong markets driving bulker and chemical tankers
  • Four staff quit Oldendorff Carriers as talk of new Peter Twiss venture intensifies
    Singapore team said to have joined bulker operating platform founded by former chief executive
  • Takeovers and tragedy: How new OSG owner built a multi-billion dollar shipping empire
    Takeover is expected to give OSG access to investment with move into private conglomerate
  • Performance Shipping close to lease finance deals for product tanker newbuilding trio
    Greek owner concludes sale-and-leaseback agreement for its first LR2 newbuilding and is in close talks for another two
  • Evangelos Marinakis doubles newcastlemax play by snapping up ship from mining firm
    Greek owner's investment in large ore carriers is bigger than previously thought
  • Robbers armed with guns and knives target bulker in piracy hotspot
    NYK Line capesize was also recently targeted by opportunist thieves in the same area
  • Stolt-Nielsen stock upgraded as slump opens door for investors
    Norne sees higher chemical tanker rates at least for third quarter
  • Houthi video claims to show fiery explosion in attack on Stealth Maritime tanker
    Footage published on the militant group's website could not be immediately authenticated
  • Peraticos family returns to dry bulk market as new venture lands its first purchase
    New Athens-based company emerges as the owner of Japanese-built kamsarmax
  • Pirates growing more violent as gun and knife cases rise in 2024
    International Maritime Bureau notes increase in hostage taking despite drop in overall piracy cases
  • BW LPG sees profit for gas trading unit falling in second quarter
    VLGC owner will release second quarter report on 22 August
  • Shipbuilding giant New Times plots major expansion to cope with $5.7bn container ship order run
    Privately owned shipyard's new facility is slated to deliver its first vessel in 2027
  • Cargo dissolves as salvors focus on sealing fuel tanks on grounded Ultrabulk ship
    Salvage efforts on the Ultra Galaxy are being helped by good weather, says South Africa's maritime regulator
  • Chinese lessor hopes to score at least $22.5m from sale of panamax bulker
    CDB Leasing selling 2014-built CL Dalian via online auction platform
  • Hurtigruten advert banned in UK over 'misleading' sustainability claim
    Environmental claims must be based on the full life cycle of the advertised product, said regulator
  • Compensation body set to step in over Singapore port oil spill
    IOPC Funds pays out to victims of oil pollution if costs go beyond liability of shipowner

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American Shipper web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • Kalitta Air faces $400,000 penalty for FAA violation
    The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $400,000 against cargo airline Kalitta Air for allegedly operating flights in a prohibited region when certain aircraft have a faulty [...]

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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
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
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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