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December 1, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Simpson Marine gets five yachts worth 6m euros
    THE bounty runs aplenty on the high seas, with Simpson Marine, Asia's largest yacht dealership, taking delivery of five new luxury yachts in Singapore this week.
Strait Talk
  • Staying safe in a perilous workplace
    LOOKING out across the terminals at Tanjung Pagar and Brani - as you can from several points in VivoCity - you see lines of containerships. They give the impression of efficient industrial plants that happen to be floating rather rooted on dry land. Probably, most people looking at these ships would not think about what sailing on them would be like. But for those that do, the prominent bright orange enclosed lifeboats would give the impression of a safety-conscious industry.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Simpson Marine gets five yachts worth 6m euros
    THE bounty runs aplenty on the high seas, with Simpson Marine, Asia's largest yacht dealership, taking delivery of five new luxury yachts in Singapore this week.
Strait Talk
  • Staying safe in a perilous workplace
    LOOKING out across the terminals at Tanjung Pagar and Brani - as you can from several points in VivoCity - you see lines of containerships. They give the impression of efficient industrial plants that happen to be floating rather rooted on dry land. Probably, most people looking at these ships would not think about what sailing on them would be like. But for those that do, the prominent bright orange enclosed lifeboats would give the impression of a safety-conscious industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim back in black with US$37 million third quarter profit
  • Mum Maersk denies it 'signed' for ten 18,000-TEU ships
  • Germanischer Lloyd sees Malaccamax 18,000-TEUers on the way
  • Zhejiang's first river container terminal starts operation
  • Latest Somali pirate attacks foiled by crew safe rooms
  • Qinzhou trade value to ASEAN rises 24pc in 10 months
  • Southeast China's Fujian province builds inland port
  • Second Sino-Viet railway section expects last spike in February
  • Cochin Port continues to offer concessions on ship fees
  • Kuwait's municipal clearance of 'spoilt' meat upsets PM
  • Nigeria busts another FEU from Iran - this time it's heroin
  • US-Cuba trade declines as Castro warms to Hugo Chavez
  • Insure throughout, rather than discrete items, says broker
  • HK Airport first half profit soars 50pc on surging traffic
  • Cabin pressure fault forces Cathay 747 to land in Kazakhstan
  • Beijing Tianzhu Free Trade Port centre to open soon
  • Indian air cargo expects to double growth after downturn

Exim Indiaweb site
  • GE Shipping inks deal to buy product tanker
  • Sennebogen 830M comes to India
  • Vasan calls for developing human resources in maritime sector
  • Trade with China set to cross $ 120 bn by 2012
  • Competitive tariff, efficiency vital for survival of Indian ports-Mohandas
  • DP World Chairman & Chief Executive meet President Pratibha Patil
  • KPT 2nd in medals tally at All-India Major Ports Table Tennis tourney
  • Shanghai port acquires 25 pc stake in Zeebrugge port
  • CONCOR hopeful of tea shipment meeting last fiscal's level
  • Customs officials explain need for proper filing of refund claims
  • Buoyant trend prompts govt to raise textile export target by 9 pc
  • India EU making all efforts to resolve differences over FTA
  • No decision on export of sugar under OGL
  • $ may become world's weakest currency
  • Fieo, BIMTECH ink MoU to train export professionals
  • Taxpayers have to quote DIN now
  • Yuan not to be included in IMF's SDR

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
  • Norbert Dentressangle acquires British TDG
    The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle has signed an agreement with Douglas Bay Capital plc to acquire 100% of the shares of Laxey Logistics Ltd,...
  • Iberia and British Airways shareholders approve merger
    The shareholders of Iberia and British Airways voted to approve the merger of the two companies yesterday (29 November). Special GSMs were held on Monday morning in Madri...
  • Azkar obtains Lógica certification
    The Spanish transport and logistics service provider Azkar has been awarded Lógica certification. The company is thus compliant with the standards that Logica has established in it...
  • Kita Lojistik opens branch office in Iraq
    The Turkish logistics company Kita Lojistik has reacted to increasing demand from its customers in the construction, energy, mineral oil and natural gas industries by opening its o...
  • Ilyushin cargo plane crash near Karachi kills at least twelve
    An Ilyushin 76TD cargo plane crashed near Karachi-Jinnah international airport (KHI, Pakistan) on 28 November. All eight crew members were killed. The airplane was operating a flig...
  • Finnlines expanding TransRussiaExpress (TRE) capacity
    The shipping company Finnlines has expanded its ro-pax liner service TransRussiaExpress to three departures per week with effect from 26 November. The line's 'Translubeca' (1,750 l...
  • Port of Hamburg bids farewell to economic crisis
    Hafen Hamburg Marketing, the port of Hamburg's marketing company, recently reported that Germany's largest port has said farewell to the recent economic crisis. The port ...
  • Agreement between CMA CGM and Yildirim
    CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, recently said that a final agreement has been reached between CMA CGM shareholders and the Turkey-based Yildidrim Gro...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Coast Guard awards contract for fourth National Security Cutter
  • Tightening labor market ahead for shipping?
  • Eidesvik doubles up on Kleven PSV order

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Coast Guard recognizes Foss for voluntary exam completion
  • Maersk Line to begin cargo data declaration fee
  • Insurance club names winner of top specialist bulk port award
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of September
  • Coast Guard relieves port captain following administrative review

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Industry faces crisis in officer recruitment
    BIMCO-ISF manpower update officer shortage may hit 11% in 2015
  • Manila clampdown may hit officer recruitment
  • Seafarers in short supply
  • UK removes officers from jobs shortage list
  • Eastern ports are first out of the box
    Drewry box terminal report finds Asian and Middle Eastern ports achieve more...
  • Container port automation 'slow and...
  • Al-Shabaab link jeopardises piracy ransoms
    Exclusive Analysis warns of increasing likelihood that link exists between gangs and...
  • Owners left with little alternative but to...
  • Box lines' 2010 earnings could reach record $13bn
    Carriers on track for most profitable year ever after 2009 losses
  • Winter squeeze to continue to hit box sector

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • CMA CGM signals yard changes
    CMA CGM chairman Jacques Saadé has given notice that his group is ready to order vessels from Chinese yards at the expense of their South Korean rivals
  • Oman, Red Sea, Med linked
    OMAN SHIPPING plans a box service linking Oman with ports on the Red Sea and Mediterranean
  • Smuggling bid frozen
    SECURITY officers at Igoumenitsa's ferry terminal caught 20 migrants cold as they were being smuggled into Greece
  • Class societies sign deal
    TWO CLASS societies have signed an offshore co-operation deal
  • Cruising drunk weighs anchor
    IN A STUNNING safety lapse, an intoxicated passenger singlehandedly deployed the anchor of a 55,819gt cruise ship ' while it was under way
  • Saadé admires China's 'dynamism'
    CMA CGM chairman Jacques Saad' today called on the EU to follow China's lead by boosting support for its maritime industries
  • RCL said to form Japanese JV
    THAI BOX operator RCL has formed a joint venture with Japan's Kambara Kisen, Fairplay was told today
  • Napolitano raps 100% scanning
  • Drybulk leads scrapping rise
  • Capacity/supply balance seen
  • Wintermar refuses to blink
  • Truck strike hits Cochin port
  • Cold Europe warms Gazprom
  • Ordnance disrupts LNG project
  • Pluto LNG timetable slips

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Citigroup Lobbyist to Head Airline Group
  • Vancouver Truckers Protest Low Pay
  • Panama Canal Authority's Aleman on Canal's Projects, Future
  • Black Sea Collision Leaves Five Sailors Missing
  • Singapore Airlines Guilty in Cargo Price-Fixing
  • US Senate Passes Food Safety Bill
  • Diesel Price Slips to $3.162 per Gallon
  • Truck Strike Halts Cargo at Cochin
  • Consumer Confidence Index Hits 5-Month High
  • NAFTA Trade Rose 19.3 Percent in September
  • Lufthansa Cargo Eyes Six Additional Freighters
  • Court Approves JAL Rehabilitation
  • FMC to Focus on Containers, Contracting, Capacity
  • Trucking Groups Sue to Delay CSA 2010
  • Alphaliner Projects $13 Billion in Carrier Profits

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Cargo growth still on track
  • Hooghly river stricken boxship could disrupt Kolkata port movements
  • Black Friday sales boom
  • China/ASEAN sees overcrowding and drop in rates after FTA
  • Vancouver container truckers stage demonstration

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • IRISL under heavy fire in US
    Shipping firms in the Isle of Man land in US Treasury's crosshairs as it steps up action against Iran's nuclear agenda.
  • SK Shipping pens VLGC order
    Diversified South Korean owner puts finishing touches on $70m newbuilding contract forged with familiar friend.
  • Officer shortage eases
    A review of the labour market by shipowner associations Bimco and ISF claims that the shortage of officers is easing.
  • Greek tanker avoids seizure
    Pirates fail in boarding attempt of Aeolos Management's aframax Kythira deep in Somali Basin.
  • I-Shipcom takes on gas pair
    Mysterious energy trader taps Asian tanker owners for one-year LPG charters.
  • Losses grow for Lithuanian Shipping
    State-controlled cargoship owner sees deficit more than double in first nine months.
  • Exxon Valdez curse strikes again
    A Cosco VLOC involved in a smash off Shandong has a more famous blot on its CV.
  • Ingosstrakh finally pays out
    Russian insurer hands over money for 2008 engine repairs on Ukrainian cargoship.
  • Eidesvik squeezes CGG deal
    French geophysical firm indulges in three-year option for Norwegian seismic vessel.
  • Box recovery packs a punch
    Knock-out third quarter numbers will catapult container lines to record full-year profits after rocky 2009, Alphaliner says.
  • Big John keeps spending
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill adds yet another jack-up after $180m deal with Petrojack bondholders.
  • Bulker in Red Sea scare
    Hong Kong-owned Kuniang comes under attack from pirates north of Bab el Mandeb strait.
  • Forland switches offshore focus
    Norwegian owner to sell seismic ships and invest in subsea construction sector.
  • Taiwan Nav lower in first nine
    Big drop in revenue brings bulker owner down following higher level of disposals.
  • Eidesvik banks Kleven PSV
    Oslo-listed owner firms up option for new platform supply vessel at Norwegian yard.
  • Newbuild price perk for Seadrill
    John Fredriksen-led driller notes unique opportunity to buy newbuildings but it's less cheery about Pride investment.
  • Zvezda building oil skimmers
    Russian far east shipyard keeps busy ahead of expansion under USC/Daewoo partnership.
  • Bulkers damaged in Chinese clash
    Cosco VLOC and Iranian supramax suffer "severe" damage in collision off Shandong.
  • Bass ferries to stay on
    Tasmanian government admits defeat in bid to replace two Spirit of Tasmania ships by 2014.
  • Torpedo barge goes aground
    US vessel carrying munitions refloated after breaking free from tug off Florida.
  • Greece orders ferry crews back
    Unions could defy emergency order to end week-long strike over wages at Piraeus.
  • Five missing after ship sinks
    Collision with tanker in Black Sea sends Syria's Karam I to the bottom, with five crew unaccounted for.
  • Oh makes Samho yard switch
    HHI president to become CEO of Korean shipbuilder's subsidiary shipyard, replacing MS Hwang.
  • BWO back in the black
    FPSO player returns to profit in the third quarter on higher revenue and BMG project payout.
  • ABS and CCS cosy up
    US and Chinese classification societies agree new cooperation deal with focus on offshore.
  • ACM banks on recovery
    Johnny Plumbe-led London shipbroker braced for dry-bulk 'volatility' before upswing as profit stable.
  • Alam Maritim downgraded
    Malaysian analyst cuts domestic offshore vessel operator to hold after disappointing third quarter.
  • Drunk drops cruiseship clanger
    California man charged after releasing anchor on Ryndam while it was cruising off Mexico.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Maersk adjusts Asia/Mexico services
  • Somali pirates hold 22 ships
  • DHL, Emirates partner on e-freight promotion
  • Calio to lead Air Transport Association
  • U.S.-flag October laker volumes up 8.5%
  • AIAG offers supply chain 'best practices' guide
  • Two C-TPAT conferences scheduled for 2011
  • Industry presses for trade program extension
  • 2010 hurricane season spares U.S. ports
  • Barge refloated near Port Canaveral
  • Interior charts Atlantic Coast wind farms

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Pirates fail in attempt to board ships
    Over the last couple of days, three vessels have reportedly managed to ward off pirates in the Indian Ocean by using anti-boarding methods such as evasive manoeuvres. On November
  • Eidesvik declares PSV option
    Earlier this year, Eidesvik Offshore signed a contract with Kleven Maritime for the delivery of a PSV (Platform Supply Vessel), with an option on a further unit. This option has
  • Record profits for container shipping lines
    If last year's third quarter reports from the container shipping lines were much of a disappointment with red figures and shrinking volumes, the Q3 reports for 2010 are quite the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
  • Seminar to focus on US spill legislation
    Assessing lessons learned from recent incidents and discussing future challenges.
  • Debunkering highlights low sulphur fuel quality risks
    WWL recently had to debunker fuel for the first time in five years and is concerned about impact of regulations on fuel availability and quality as well as cost.
  • Bunker prices rise in Fujairah as Suez remains stable
    "Demand has been picking up in the last few days in the Suez canal", a trader tells Bunkerworld.
  • Russian fuel oil exports down month-on-month
    Product being moved by rail as river navigation season ends.
  • European bunker markets firm
    Suppliers in Gibraltar able to accommodate prompt requirements after barge congestion eases.
  • Supplier 'unhappy' with bunker margins
    Piraeus prices have been 'very competitive'.
  • Strike ends in Greek port
    Bunker deliveries were not affected by strikes in the port.
  • TNK-BP to open Geneva office
    Russian oil company will trade crude oil and oil products.
  • Upswing in Asian bunker prices
    Higher prices 'discouraged' enquiries in Singapore and Tokyo Bay, traders say.
  • Bunker supplier keen to expand in Hambantota
    Sri Lanka Shipping Company awaiting SLPA's response to its bunker proposal.
  • Vessels detained for illegal bunkering
    Two ships discovered transferring marine fuel without permission in Malaysia Tuesday morning, officials say.
  • Andatee chief purchases company's shares
    As part of a share repurchase plan approved by the company's board of directors last month.
  • Industry split over the future of slow steaming
    Sustainable Shipping readers cast their votes on whether slowing down should become a regulatory requirement, with interesting results.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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