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Exim India web site
JULY 22, 2024
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  • Adani Ports Mundra achieves multiple milestones, records
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  • Disruptions to container shipping through Red Sea expanding
  • CFBA elects new Committee for 2024-26
  • CMA CGM updates Reefer Operational Surcharge for pharma cargo
  • China seeks WTO panel for US EV subsidies dispute
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port welcomes inaugural vessel of PIL's China Calcutta Service
  • CONCOR CMD announces facilitations in Bengaluru
  • Milaha and Qatar Steel sign stevedoring services agreement to help facilitate the global reach of Qatar's steel products
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  • Karaikal Port revises permissible draft from Aug.
  • India's top 10 export destinations up 16.5 pc in Q1 FY25
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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 22, 2024
  • New player in Poland - and beyond?

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • Airlines say cargo operations 'severely affected' by outage
  • DP World and Evyapport merge Izmit terminals
  • Ports hit by Microsoft outage as supply chain operators fear a rerun of NotPetya
  • DSV - near-$4bn Schenker boost update
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  • Maersk's new D&D calculations will only benefit 'liner pockets'
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  • Mid-year M&A snapshot: contract logistics in the driving seat
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Marine Log web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • ABS partners with KRISO to advance the SMR nuclear option
    Continuing its work on commercial nuclear propulsion, ABS is working with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) to advance commercial small modular reactor (SMR) powered ships and floating
  • VIDEO: Two tankers on fire after collision
    Singapore and Malaysian authorities were responding this morning after two tankers were on fire following a collision that, the South China Morning Post said, spotlights the perils of dark fleet ships operating

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Container News web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • Global IT outage disrupts operations at European box terminals
    A global IT outage, caused by a software update from American cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike, has prompted disruptions in several European container terminals, including Poland's Baltic Hub, UK's port of Felixstowe and the Dutch port of Rotterdam. Baltic Hub informed that on the morning of July 19, the terminal was affected by difficulties caused by an operating systems failure. "Th
  • Houthis fire projectiles at CMA CGM-operated ship
    The Houthis have attacked a container vessel operated by French shipping company CMA CGM. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that it was informed around 10.30am local time today (19 July) that the 2001-built Singapore-flagged 2,078 TEU Lobivia was struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Gulf of Aden. The resulting fire onboard was extinguished by the 24-man cr
  • Construction works commence at Long Beach Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility
    U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and officials from across the United States attended a groundbreaking ceremony for "America's Green Gateway," the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a US$1.567 billion project, which will double the footprint of the existing rail yard from 331,000m² to 692,000m². Pier B will be built in phases, each enhancing cargo movement, with construction sch
  • CMA CGM announces new Africa peak season surcharges
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced new peak season surcharges to Africa, effective from 1 August. The Marseille-based box line will apply a new PSS of €400/US$400/GB£300 per reefer container from North Europe, including Baltic, Scandinavia, UK, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean, Adriatic, Morocco, North Africa and Black Sea, to West Africa. Additionally, CMA CGM will implement a PSS
  • Updated: Two tankers on fire in Singapore after collision
    Fire broke out after two tankers collided in Singapore waters today (19 July). The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that at 6.15am local time, distress calls were received from the crew on the Hafnia Mile, a 2017-built 74,189 dwt products tanker and the Ceres I, a 2001-built very large crude carrier. At the time, the tankers were 55 nautical miles northeast of Pedra Branca on S
  • MSC commences inaugural flight from Milan to Hong Kong
    MSC Air Cargo has announced the launch of its first commercial flight from Italy's Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The route Malpensa - Hong Kong - Malpensa will be operated twice a week. "The occasion marks the beginning of a new era in airfreight logistics as MSC Air Cargo expands its network and capabilities with the delivery of its fifth MSC-branded airc
  • Evergreen vessel marks draft-record in Zeebrugge
    Evergreen's container vessel Ever Greet successfully docked in the West Flanders port in Zeebrugge, Belgium on 17 July. Below the water level, the boxship of 399.98 meters long and 58.80 meters wide had a draft of 16.3 meters, which is 10 centimeters deeper than the previous record. Ever Greet docked after a long journey from Sri Lanka and had 17,989 TEU onboard. The extra centimeters of draft al
  • India launches maritime centre
    India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) is establishing the India Maritime Centre (IMC), a significant initiative under the Maritime India Vision 2030. In this line, recently a meeting was chaired by the Shri TK Ramachandran, Secretary, MoPSW in the presence of the Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary of Sagarmala, along with representatives from key maritime associations s
  • Maersk applies new PSS from Tunisia to West Africa
    Maersk is introducing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all dry containers from Tunisia to West Africa destinations effective from 2 August. The Peak Season Surcharge levels are as follows: Origin Destination Container Type Currency New tariff levels Charge Basis Tunisia West Africa except Cameroon and Dem. Rep. of Congo All Dry Containers US$ 150 Per DRY Container (1) Tunisia West Africa Dem. Re

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Splash web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • Dragados and Siemens Energy win $3bn offshore grid connection contract
    Spain's Dragados Offshore in consortium with Germany's Siemens Energy has won a deal to construct a new converter system for the LanWin3 offshore grid connection project in the German North Sea. It was awarded by transmission system operator 50Hertz and the EPCI contract includes all engineering services, the procurement of the necessary components as well ...
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    Canada's Tenaz Energy has entered into an agreement with Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij, a joint venture between Shell and ExxonMobil, to acquire its offshore arm for €165m ($180m). The acquisition of NAM Offshore will have an effective date of January 1, 2024, and is expected to close in mid-2025. NAM Offshore is expected to produce nearly ...
  • MOL invests in next-gen engine technology startup
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has invested in a startup company Carnot that develops technology for highly efficient engines using heat-resistant materials. Steel and aluminium engines require constant cooling to prevent them from overheating, which reduces performance and increases the risk of engine failure. Cooling could consume around 30% of an engine's combustion energy. ...
  • DOF awarded several new contracts in Brazil
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won multiple contracts in Brazil. DOF-managed AHTS vessels Skandi Jupiter and Skandi Mercury, have been contracted by Petrobras to operate as AHTS 230t BP after the same competitive tender process earlier this year that led to the contract of Skandi Amazonas, Skandi Rio and Skandi Botafogo. Both units are ...
  • Asiatic Lloyd boxship struck by the Houthis
    A Singapore-flagged boxship belonging to Asiatic Lloyd became the latest victim of the Houthi campaign against merchant shipping today. The 23-year-old, 2,078 teu Lobivia was struck by a number of projectiles 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden early this morning, according to UK maritime security consultancy Vanguard. The ship suffered damage to its port side ...
  • Work starts on giant Long Beach rail project
    US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the port of Long Beach on Thursday to break ground on a $1.5bn railyard expansion project that will more than triple the volume of rail cargo the port can handle annually. The project, which will be completed by 2032, will link the port to 30 major rail hubs around ...
  • IMO takes steps to be more transparent
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has decided to livestream its plenary meetings and make its documents accessible to the public, in a bid to boost transparency at a United Nations body that has received plenty of criticism over the years for its behind closed doors attitude. The council is the executive organ of IMO ...
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  • Noble Corp to delist from Nasdaq Copenhagen
    Offshore driller Noble Corporation has decided to voluntarily delist from Nasdaq Copenhagen and only be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Noble said that the trading volume of its share entitlements on Nasdaq no longer justifies the expense and administrative requirements associated with maintaining this dual listing. Noble anticipates the delisting to be effective in ...
  • China and Russia form Arctic express route
    China and Russia have launched the Arctic Express No 1 rail-sea cargo service. NewNew Shipping and Rosatom are running the service which sees cargo moved by rail from Moscow to the Russian port of Arkhangelsk from where it is then shipped across the Arctic and North Pacific oceans to ports in China. The 13,200 km ...
  • India Maritime Centre launches
    India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is launching the India Maritime Centre (IMC), a cornerstone initiative under the Maritime India Vision 2030 of the Narendra Modi administration. The IMC aims to provide a unified platform for the Indian maritime industry, acting as a think tank for policy formulation and industry recommendations. Its primary goals ...
  • Ukraine grain exports leap in the year since shipping deal with Russia expired
    In the year since the United Nations-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative fell apart, Ukraine has performed remarkably well in securing seaborne exports. New data from Greek shipping platform Signal (see chart below) shows how Ukraine has managed to increase grain exports in the 12 months since the shipping deal it had in place with its ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • Weak demand, oversupply leave US truckload providers cautious about H2
    Carriers such as J.B. Hunt Transport Services are pressing shippers for more detailed forecasts as they look to realign capacity and demand.
  • Q2 Asian import growth shines light on frontloading by US retailers
    The threat of labor unrest and the increased transit times and costlier voyages on all-water services to the East and Gulf coasts are diverting some discretionary cargo to the West Coast.
  • Milan-Hong Kong route joins growing MSC Air Cargo network
    The air freight division of ocean carrier MSC now has a fleet of five branded Boeing 777 freighters that the carrier has deployed across major routes.
  • Winners and losers emerging as market settles into long-term Red Sea crisis
    The present situation provides a strong competitive advantage for Asian regional carriers who can transit both the Gulf of Aden and the southern Red Sea without being attacked, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Houston gets USDA approval to handle cold-treated produce cargoes
    The certification that Houston can handle cargoes treated for pests while in transit means more fresh produce such as grapes and berries can move quickly through the port.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • 'Major fire' erupts on brand new Maersk-chartered container ship off India
    Indian Coast Guard responds to incident on Japanese-owned vessel
  • Here are the ports and shipping companies impacted by the global CrowdStrike software outage
    Maersk and port facilities in Poland, the US and UK are among terminals affected by IT bug
  • Tufton Oceanic eyes new investment after handysize sales
    Company has up to $25m of investible cash to spend, sees potential in containers
  • Wavelength Podcast: Tanker fire disaster latest, refuting Houthi Med attack claims, strike risks in US and WISTA at 50
    Updates from Singapore after VLCC and LR1 tanker collide and explode
  • Houthis hit and damage ship that saved crew of first vessel sunk in Red Sea onslaught
    The Lobivia was struck in Gulf of Aden, but made it to port for repairs with no reported injuries
  • Wreck removals lift 2023 salvage income after historic low
    International Salvage Union says the decline of Lloyd's Open Form contracts is disappointing
  • Fire-hit VLCC has ties to dark fleet, sanctioned crude and a false flag
    The company behind Friday's collision-stricken VLCC has dark fleet connections
  • 'Hungry' Braemar broking trio takes charge of key tanker business
    James Gundy says the insiders will offer fresh and forward-thinking leadership
  • Fresh walkouts at Oldendorff Carriers as staff head for mystery Peter Twiss venture
    Talk has now turned to which Greek owner is backing the new platform
  • Oil spotted in water near scene of tanker collision
    Norwegian insurer says it is yet to make contact with cover provider of Ceres I tanker
  • Saverys tipped to offload tanker tonnage as Fearnleys downgrades CMB.Tech
    Broker sees further divestments of crude tonnage
  • Ship hit by missiles in Gulf of Aden as oil spill spotted in Red Sea
    Latest incidents show Houthi activity unabated and effective off Yemen
  • Takeovers and tragedy: How new OSG owner built a multibillion-dollar shipping empire
    Takeover is expected to give OSG access to investment with move into private conglomerate
  • Danish Ship Finance targets top-tier shipowners to grow $5bn loan portfolio
    CEO says shipowners should be careful about borrowing from banks without experience of shipping cycles
  • Ship hit by 'projectiles' in Gulf of Aden as oil spill spotted in Red Sea
    Latest incidents show Houthi activity unabated and effective off Yemen
  • Maersk to help Bahrain create new ship recycling facility
    Bahrain, Maersk, ASRY and local steel maker sign MoU
  • Columbia Group product tanker pool shuts doors after 21 years as demand evaporates
    German player reaches the end of the road, citing falling interest by clients to put their product tankers into pools
  • Danske Bank shipping book slips back in second quarter
    Gross credit exposure to sector stood at $3.25bn
  • Pareto Bank sees growth in shipping and offshore segments as loan book boosted
    Lender's shipping and offshore loan book grew to $167m
  • 'Light and blast': ship hit by projectiles in Gulf of Aden as oil spill spotted in Red Sea
    Latest incidents show Houthi activity unabated and effective off Yemen
  • Hafnia LR1 tanker and Chinese VLCC ablaze after South China Sea collision
    Crew rescue efforts underway, says Hafnia
  • Ship hit by projectiles in Gulf of Aden as oil spill spotted in the Red Sea
    Latest incidents show Houthi activity unabated and effective off Yemen
  • South African port player seals $1bn loan from African Development Bank
    Funds to go towards Transnet's five-year capital investment plan
  • Resolve Marine leading Ultra Galaxy salvage effort off South Africa
    Country's maritime regulator says the removal of the grounded ship's fuel oil is expected to begin by the weekend

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American Shipper web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • Global IT outage slows air cargo shipments
    Passenger and cargo airlines are coping with a computer crash, which has disrupted many airfreight shipments.
  • Business as usual at many of nation's ports despite global tech outage
    A massive technology outage Friday morning caused widespread disruptions across industries around the globe, but it's mostly business as usual at America's ports.

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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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- 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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