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October 14, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Logistics players facing security challenge
    SUPPLY chain security remains a key challenge for third-party logistics (3PL) players, as there still exists a gap between 3PL users' expectations and the security capabilities of 3PL providers.
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd in 4.45b euro deal
    TUI AG, the German owner of Europe's largest travel company, agreed to sell Hapag-Lloyd to a Hamburg-based investor group in a deal that values the shipping company at 4.45 billion euros (S$8.9 billion).
  • Tanker rates for Nov shipments likely to halt slide
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia may halt the biggest drop in two months as demand accelerates for next month's shipments.
  • PSA container traffic up by 10.5%
  • STX wins 161b won order for 2 bulk carriers

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold to Hamburg investors, but TUI to hold 33pc
  • Shipping due for 'severe correction': ship financier
  • September brings rail record at Hutchison's Felixstowe CT
  • Qingdao Qianwan Bonded Area to handle 11.5 million TEU
  • Capacity to fall more than expected on eastbound transpacific: TSA
  • Kuehne + Nagel starts work on new Hamburg logistics hub
  • Deutsche Bahn logistics IPO dropped, awaits better days
  • Intermodal pioneer, Hub Group founder Phillip Yeager dies
  • Globe Express opens Dunkirk and Los Angeles offices
  • Panalpina withdraws from Nigerian domestic business
  • US air cargo falls 6.6pc in August, worst since 2001
  • India's Mesco mulls international air cargo offering despite slump
  • Cyprus passengers volume rises but air traffic is erratic
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines aids Hurricane Gustav victims

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Capt. Deepak Tewari elected CSLA Chairman, Anil Devli Vice-Chairman
  • Puhai launches TSC service at Chennai
  • Globelink WW strengthens its presence in Gujarat
  • Nol pulls out of Hapag Lloyd bidding
  • Rules of engagement tie pirate pursuer's hands
  • Bonus for the bold
  • Slowing demand prompts CKYH Med service suspension
  • Credit crisis dries up funds sources for shipowners & shipyards
  • Evergreen Line overhauls Asia-Australia services
  • Evergreen, Zhenli, Yang Ming launch intra-Asia service
  • 4 nations join hands to launch new Sea of Japan liner service
  • CTSA to reduce bunker surcharge 10 pc from November 1
  • GGL Line starts new Singapore-Upper Gulf direct consol
  • Panda launches Qingdao-to-Budapest express consolidation
  • India, Uzbekistan commission for trade boost
  • Excellent hinterland links, quick train turnaround set to transform Mict into Nhava Sheva-II
  • 11-m draught ship sails smoothly into Vizag harbour
  • Net direct tax collections up by 26 per cent in Sept. 2008
  • CII spells out monetary formula to insulate economy from gathering gloom

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Another tanker hijacked
  • IMO and industry in piracy talks
  • Hamburg group set to buy Hapag-Lloyd
  • Euro unions protest over jobs
  • IMO finalizes recycling convention
  • IMO to adopt MARPOL Annex VI revisions
  • New sulphur limits "will hit ferry operations"
  • New US box rule comes into force

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Vessel arrives in Seattle with smoldering containers
  • IMO committee adopts new emissions regulations
  • Trailer Bridge earns SmartWay designation
  • Federal government eyeing new Marine Highways system
  • Lumber output for 2007 drops for second straight year

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Dry bulk set to rebound next month
    SHIP operators and brokers predict rates will rise from three-year lows in November but fear they will fall further.
  • Dry bulk levels may be close to their 'logical bottom'
  • China steel production 'key to dry bulk revival'
    CHINA'S steel output will grow 9.1% next year, predicts senior analyst Macquarie Securities.
  • Svithoid goes bust
    STOCKHOLM based tanker company calls in administrators after announcing that it was unable to pay off its debts.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • GS walks from Daewoo bid consortium
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringGS has pulled out of the consortium with Posco bidding for Daewoo Shipbuilding after a board meeting today
  • USCG opens cruise ship COE
    US COAST Guard has opened a Centre of Expertise in Miami, where vessel inspectors and investigators working with the cruise industry can refine sector-specific skills
  • Carnival curbs fuel charges
    CARNIVAL Corporation will pull back on fuel surcharges as oil prices fall
  • Caracas plan gets cautious welcome
    VENEZUELA'S shipping industry has responded cautiously to a state pledge to reinvigorate La Guaira, the port serving the capital, Caracas
  • MCA calls for LRIT offers
    THE UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is inviting organisations who wish to undertake Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) ship equipment conformance testing to get in touch
  • NAT start quarter well
    Final quarter of the year has started well for Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT) and the debt free company has fixed two of its 12 Suezmax tankers recently at rates that reflect this optimism
  • Blaze probed aboard APL Peru
    INVESTIGATORS in Seattle are working today to determine the cause of a fire that erupted in a cargo hold aboard the APL Peru as it transited from Hong Kong to the US last week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd to Hamburg group
    European travel giant agrees to sell fifth-largest container line to Hamburg consortium of investors for $6.11 billion.
  • APL ship fire in Seattle
  • Vancouver, Wash., to get second heavy-lift crane
  • APL volumes up 6%
  • Port of San Diego appoints maritime director
  • Air cargo off 6.6%
  • Ships ground near Spain
  • Atlas Air cuts forecast
  • TSA: 83% of TWIC cards have been activated
  • Panama Canal secures $400M loan for expansion
  • Seaway talks move ahead

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold and bought back
  • Stock market turmoil puts paid to Ningbo IPO
  • New US box rule warning
  • Helsingborg loses Samskip operation
  • Somali pirates strike again: slow-steaming orders rescinded

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Cartoon capers
    The world economy may be in turmoil, the dry cargo market sinking and the outlook uncertain but TradeWinds has the answer to all this gloom and doom!
  • Growth eases
    Neptune Orient Lines has seen year-on-year growth in volumes decline to single digit figures.
  • Steady as it goes
    The global economic slowdown is on hold as far as Singapore's two terminals operators are concerned.
  • A rally, finally
    US shipping and offshore stocks regain ground as Dow Jones is poised to end losing streak.
  • OSG defies crunch
    Just days after CEO Morten Arntzen said that "the credit crunch is real", OSG scores a $500m loan.
  • Still working
    Houston still has a problem as the Coast Guard works to restore shipping channels to normal.
  • Master rescued
    Bulker captain suffers cardiac arrest while the vessel was on the Mississippi River.
  • Rate rise warning
    New Swedish Club chief, Lars Rhodin, adopts action plan to address chronic underpricing of hull insurance.
  • Svithoid sunk
    Tanker owner files for liquidation after series of financial difficulties.
  • Brilliance in Dubai
    Royal Caribbean deploys 2,100-berth cruiseship in the Middle East beginning in 2010.
  • Bro nets $5.5m
    Swedish owner Brostrom earns a profit from a chemical tanker despite slow sale-and-purchase market.
  • Ulysses tied up
    Navios Maritime Holdings' latest supramax delivery fixed out on a healthy five-year charter, as the owner ditches plans for it to trade in the spot market.
  • Costs hit Skaugen
    Revenues up at Norwegian owner and Middle East market robust, but shipbuilding costs soar.
  • Holland says 'hola'
    Carnival's Holland America Line deploys revamped vessel for premium South American voyages.
  • Farstad hat-trick
    Karl Johan Bakken-led owner bags possible $107m after fixing three AHTS units on term deals.
  • Jansen steps up
    Denmark's Nordic Tankers has new permanent CEO as deputy chairman Geir Jansen takes top job.
  • Yard clash
    Locals claim compensation payments for loss of land have stopped as construction workers get tough on new Hanjin site in Philippines.
  • Kivalina refloated
    Fednav bulker freed off Norway after grounding with 35,000 tonnes of aluminium oxide on board last week.
  • Dof does it again
    Helge Mogster-led owner fixes another offshore vessel in Brazil after bagging $83m three-year deal.
  • Spill fears grow
    Environmental group reports bunker oil pollution from grounded bulkers.
  • Bouncing back
    Rescue packages breathe life into shipping shares with Norwegian and Danish owners on the march.
  • NAT so bad
    Nordic American boss Herbjorn Hansson says tanker owner is in "very good position" in current bumpy market.
  • Rescue talks flop
    Embattled Svithoid Tankers to file for reorganisation after emergency meeting fails to fix liquidity crunch.
  • GS gone
    Hours after submitting final offer for Daewoo in tandem with Posco, Korean conglomerate pulls out citing "differences."
  • Greek ship seized
    Recently-purchased chemical unit becomes fourth Greek victim of Somali piracy.
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold
    Hamburg-led consortium triumphs in battle for German liner operator after NOL pulls out.
  • Place your bets
    After Hapag-Lloyd deal sealed, focus now switches to Daewoo sell-off as three rival groups submit final bids.
  • Yours for $0.19
    Croatia agrees to sell yards for HRK 1 each, although buyers will have to cover debt and find investment cash.
  • 'We want it all'
    Peter Berdowski-led Boskalis renews interest in Smit saying its official takeover bid will begin by early December.
  • Japan holds 26
    Korea Express cargoship and International Shipping Partners cruiseship feature on September detention list.
  • Malta pay-out
    Government to pay damages of EUR 56,000 to worker left disabled by accident at Malta Shipbuilding.
  • Faina talks stall
    Pirates angry at choice of Somali intermediaries abandon talks on release of arms ship.
  • Boost for STX
    Korean yard's share price shoots up as it books two bulker newbuildings for $130m.
  • Give and take
    Carnival is cutting fuel surcharges in North America, but it is also jacking up prices from 2010.
  • Hot boxes
    Seattle firefighters douse smouldering containers on APL vessel after USCG alerted.
  • Family ties
    George Economou sells a third aframax tanker to OceanFreight, run by his nephew.
  • Dalnave detained
    Greek owner's bulker caught in US with oily-water separator bypass tops September list of detentions.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd to Hamburg investors, retains stake
  • Eimskip sells half-stake in Euro Container Lines
  • CMA CGM starts high-vessel capacity service at Tangier hub
  • Nordic American Tanker chief assures stockholders
  • Sanctioned carrier IRISL to start service to Venezuela
  • STX receives orders for two bulkers
  • TS Lines to start Middle East service
  • Evergreen opens new office in Shanghai
  • FMC seeks public comment on draft strategic plan for 2010-2015
  • Tung named COO of OOCL Group
  • Feds proposes air passenger, cargo security rules
  • Teamsters: Con-way responsible for CF pensions
  • DOT's freight index drops in August
  • U.S. exports, trade deficit decline
  • Korea beef market expands but issues remain
  • USDA expands Cattleman's Beef Board, role of importers
  • AAFA: Importers wary of Chinese textile monitoring program
  • Berlin cancels DB Mobility IPO
  • CSCMP elects new officers
  • Panalpina formally withdraws domestic services in Nigeria
  • IJS names new China country manager
  • Panama Canal secures $400 million loan
  • Zhuhai port receives first batch of cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Svithoid Tankers applies for insolvent liquidation
    Stockholm-based Svithoid Tankers has not been able to secure the company's financing ' the Board of Directors in Svithoid Tankers AB has therefore decided to apply for insolvent liquidation. Until the final moments the company tried to file for a ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd remains in German hands
    The German container shipping operator Hapag-Lloyd will remain in German hands after Singapore-based NOL having backed from their offer and a German consortia have agreed to pay EUR 4.45 billion for the company. The consortia led by ...
  • IMO agrees on sulphur restrictions
    The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in IMO has decided on a gradual reduction of the sulphur content in bunker fuel. The general limit of 4.5 per cent will be reduced to 3.5 per cent and in the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Carnival to eliminate fuel surcharge
    Cruise group offers fuel supplement refunds and announces 2010 price increases.
  • Growing demand for in-line blending systems
    Jiskoot says there has been a 'quantum leap' in bunker blending technology.
  • 'Credit issues' impact market
    Singapore players say credit problems could depress sales still further.
  • Rotterdam market quiet
  • Asian bunkers start week soft
    Prices down in key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Singapore September sales fall from record levels
    Bunker sales down 9.4% from August, but year-on-year sales remain higher.
  • Spain suffers bunker spills
    Two cargo ships leaking bunker fuel after running aground in bad weather.
  • Maersk coping with operational costs
    No significant impact on operational costs as oil prices fall.
  • Indian supplier aims to double sales
    Inking of a recent strategic partnership with Chemoil would propel growth.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
INSTITUTIONS
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
ASSOCIATIONS
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
SHIPPING
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
CUSTOMS
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
TRADE
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
PORTS
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
ENVIRONMENT
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
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
CRUISES
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
SEAFARERS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MARITIME 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
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
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
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
COMPANIES
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
PORTS
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
EDUCATION
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPYARDS
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
PORTS
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
PORTS
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
SHIPYARDS
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
MARITIME SERVICES
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
INDUSTRY
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
PORTS
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
COMPANIES
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
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
DEFENCE
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
TRUCKING
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
NEWS
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
PORTS
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
INSURANCE
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
LOGISTICS
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
SHIPPING
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.
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
PORTS
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%
INFRASTRUCTURE
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
SHIPPING
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
SHIPPING
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
MARINAS
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
PORTS
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
PORTS
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
PORTS
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
TRANSPORTATION
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
LAW
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
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
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
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
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
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
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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