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October 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Thessaloniki Port looks to Balkan neighbours to boost volume
    Thessaloniki Port Authority SA, the operator of Greece's second-biggest port, is looking north to Balkan neighbours Bulgaria, Serbia and the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia to boost cargo volume and revenue.

Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming, HMM join widening liner chassis termination
  • French dockers strike October 12, bent on crippling port reform
  • Hohhot rolls out odd-numbered, even numbered truck rules
  • Tibet highway spending US$3.9 billion from 2006 to 2010
  • China extends Qinghai-Tibet railway, world's highest rail link
  • Singapore will establish R&D Maritime Institute
  • Koctas chooses CEVA as its logistics agency in Turkey
  • Russia's First Container volume up 28.7pc January-September
  • Dubai customs seize opium bound for UK and Canada
  • New Fuzhou-Taipei air cargo service to boost US-EU transhipments
  • FedEx Express offers e-documents system to shippers
  • Southwest Airlines likely to focus on cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bunkering meet in Singapore from Oct. 27 to 29
  • MPA invites nominations for 7 maritime awards
  • Samsara Group wins prestigious 'Shipping Agent' of Year honour at MALA 2010
  • Softlink wins 'IT & Software Company of Year' Award
  • Tanker rates sink to new depths
  • Widdows re-elected WSC Chairman
  • WISL wins major order to repair naval vessel
  • Oilmeal exports surge by 53 pc in Q2
  • A donation deep from DP World's heart
  • NMPT gets familiar with Mysore ex-im trade
  • GDL & GRFL bag 2 coveted MALA honours
  • Rlys' H1 freight earnings slightly better
  • 17 more billionaires sprout in dynamic Indian economy
  • Games estimated to generate $ 5 bn revenue, create 2.5 m jobs
  • Sharma hopes to ink FTA with EU by year-end
  • Strengthening making exporters a spent force
  • Textile Ministry hints at raising cotton export limit

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2010
  • Safmarine gets closer to Indian Subcontinent customers by inaugurating new ISC region
    The liner shipping company Safmarine Container Lines is forming a new region in its global organisation to further enhance the difference being made by "Safmariners"...
  • Russian Railways marks seventh anniversary
    Russian Railways was founded under the Russian Government's resolution No. 585 on 18 September 2003, in line with the country's railway structural reform programme. The Russian gov...

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Corps moves dredging date back for Post Office Bar in Willamette
  • Public meetings scheduled for Mukilteo ferry terminal future
  • Widdows, Hemingway take home containerization institute awards
  • Corps plans fill project for Grays Harbor south jetty
  • Standard & Poors gives 'AA-' rating to Port of Portland's airport bonds

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Zodiac order signals sharp fall in newbuild box prices
    Order for 13,000 teu ships at $125m per ship marks a 25% drop from highest prices paid during market peak
  • Seaspan set for newbuilding spree if price is right
  • Evergreen and STX talks collapse
  • Design for boxship improvements
  • Boxship charter rates set to plunge 20% by year-end
    Expected drop is a result of easing demand in the main east-west liner trades
  • Boxship owners eye bridge funds
  • Greek-led resentment brews over RightShip's market 'might'
    Dry bulk owner accuses vetting organisation of 'bullying' market into adhering to its...
  • Volatility is a sure bet in 'world's biggest...
  • Container freight rates to fall 15% on Asia-Europe
    RS Platou says seasonal decline reflects the sector returning to normal after crash
  • Slow steam: Change of pace may be best for..

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Marseilles strike spreads
    REFINERY workers today joined the wave of industrial action affecting the port of Marseilles, France's principal oil port
  • MarAd issues pirate warning
    US VESSELS operators should be on guard for a possible increase in pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden as monsoon season ends, government officials have warned
  • EC outlines Pakistan trade plan
    IMPORT duty exemptions planned by the European Union should yield €100M ($139M) in additional annual revenues for Pakistan's economy, the EC said today Full Story
  • Pipavav drops as lock-in ends
    PIPAVAV Shipyard's share price has fallen from a 52-week high of 120 rupees ($2.70) on 30 August to close at 83.40 rupees on the Bombay Stock Exchange today
  • Capesize rates surge
    CHARTER rates for iron-ore hauling Capesize vessels have surged 20% since the start of the week following a sharp increase in demand for the commodity in Asia
  • Seafarer killed on bulker
    THE UK'S Marine Investigation Branch told Fairplay today that it is investigating the death of a seafarer on a bulker at Red Lion Wharf near Gravesend in Kent
  • Baltic awaits screen approval
    THE BALTIC Exchange expects to receive regulatory clearance for its central screen system for trading freight derivatives by the end of the year
  • Pugachev yard valuation rejected
  • Murmansk expansion held up
  • Spot rates rise for tankers
  • Shipping draws new lenders
  • Teekay confirms Exmar JV

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • CP Sets 10-Year Coal Deal with Major Shipper
  • Canadian Shipping Costs Climb 3 Percent
  • Small Railroads Post Strongest Volume of 2010
  • Homeland Security Audits Air Cargo Screening
  • YRC's Smid Campaigns for 'Yes' Vote
  • Calif. Ports Postpone Clean Air Plan Vote
  • Intermodal Holds Near 2010 Peak
  • Retailers Report Higher September Sales
  • UPS Buys 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Covey on Challenges for 3PLs in Refrigerated Transportation (Video)
  • India Container Volume Grew 11 Percent
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Traffic Grows 6 Percent
  • DB Schenker Completes Integration in Hungary
  • Lufthansa Cargo Expands Services to Japan
  • Truckload Demand Index Rises 6.8 Percent
  • China Cargo Airlines to Fly to Changi Airport
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Jump 21.6 Percent
  • MSC, Ivory Coast to Expand San Pedro Port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • K Line president reveals new strategy
  • Shippers appear to be preparing for road congestion in Rotterdam next year
  • IMO's CO2 plans remain stifled by CBDR
  • Irish debt rating blow
  • Mothballed box fleet set to grow again

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Navios plots public jackpot
    Fleet expansion may be in the cards as New York-listed bulker player prepares to slap 5.5 million shares on the table.
  • Pirates target Bonny Island
    Nigerian militants may have abandoned political agendas but greed continues to fuel piracy attacks, report claims.
  • Mystic sinks as crew cries 'mayday'
    USCG plucks crew of ten and their canine companion from lifeboats as capsized cargoship slips into the Atlantic.
  • Greeks not getting their feet wet
    Greek buyers shy away from tanker purchases as containership interest persists.
  • Polarcus sizes up South America
    Middle Eastern seismic player on the fringe of sending survey ship to warmer waters as it chases 3D data deal.
  • Crewman killed on bulker
    Filipino man dragged to his death in unloading machinery on HJH ship on the Thames.
  • Shanghai: the next IPO hot spot?
    Lujiazui, not Wall Street, could host the next wave of Greek Shipping IPOs, broker says.
  • Pirates: 'Iceberg 1 crew will die'
    Gruesome attempt by captors of Iceberg 1 to force ransom demands sees threat of organ harvesting.
  • Yangzijiang bags $122.5m
    Chinese shipbuilder reveals scale of groundbreaking Taiwan listing last month.
  • JR Shipping crisis "over"
    Struggling Dutch feedership specialist strikes deal with lenders to secure future.
  • Nanaimo eyes BC windfall
    Canadian shipyard hoping to win slice of CAD 20m ferry upgrade programme.
  • Strike spurs suezmax spike
    French port protests lead to surge in suezmax earnings but VLCC period rates are being squeezed, analysts say.
  • Gard to fight Rita row in London
    Glacier fails to persuade appeal court that reinsurance dispute over Gulf of Mexico offshore losses should go to trial in Switzerland.
  • K Line rides to the rescue
    Kenichi Kuroya-led Japanese owner takes in chartered newbuildings to save compatriots from lending squeeze.
  • Charterers are the underlying risk
    Relations between owners and charterers has yet to fully recover following credit crunch cuts to contracts, says George Gourdomichalis.
  • Time for 'honorable discussions'
    It is time for fences to be mended between owners and charterers, Abhijit Chaudhury says.
  • Samsung clinches two more deals
    Korean shipbuilder reaches $8bn order target with $800m contracts for FSO and wind-turbine vessel.
  • Are banks ready to pull plug?
    Owners who run out of cash will not get any favours from their lenders, Deutsche Shiffsbank's Angelos Roupas explains.
  • Problem sculpture gets the chop
    Puerto Rico's port of San Juan demolishes steel artwork because it stopped big cruiseships docking.
  • Sterling angers "smelly" drivers
    Cruiseship lord asks UK port to keep his passengers away from truckers with BO and "semi-lager lout" ferry users.
  • Color Viking to the rescue
    Norwegian ferry picks up two feeezing fishermen after boat sinks off Stromstad.
  • Navios jacks up notes offer
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Acquisition chasing $400m from notes issue after adding an extra $25m onto the target.
  • Tidewater pens PSV quartet
    Dean Taylor-led offshore owner inks $100m newbuilding deal with Drydocks World.
  • Six lost in Malaysia smash
    Eleven other fishermen rescued after boat collides with ship in Malacca Strait before dawn.
  • Listing cargoship anchored safely
    Australian rescue teams stabilise Taiwan's Mimasaka after cargo shifted in heavy seas.
  • SKIL readies new port project
    Nikhil Gandhi-led group raises £76m in London listing to develop new Indian terminal.
  • ABS in China shake up
    US classification society creates fifth operating division focusing on China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
  • Swiber set to issue bonds
    Singapore offshore vessel operator set to raise around $60m from bond issue to fund growth.
  • Teekay takes LNG stakes
    Canadian shipowner's LNG spin-off has picked up 50% holdings in two Exmar-owned gas carriers.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Maersk hikes U.S./Far East rates
  • ABS forms China division
  • Pirates re-emerge as monsoons end
  • Southern Air, LCCA enter agreement
  • El Al resumes Tel Aviv/Hong Kong link
  • ANA adds Manila, Jakarta, Shanghai flights
  • STB chairman sees 'new direction' for agency
  • Mountain Valley expands in California
  • Emerging market 3PLs, emerging industry leaders
  • Anti-counterfeiting agreement negotiated
  • Change proposed to U.S. ag trade committees
  • U.K. to analyze EU customs changes
  • K + N names Hextall North America head
  • L.A.-Long Beach delay updated air plan vote
  • Houston ship channel reopens
  • Va. shipbuilder takes spin at wind turbine

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • DNV investigates the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer
    DNV has been contracted to carry out the forensic investigation on the Deepwater Horizon blowout preventer (BOP) and the lower marine riser package that was fitted to the Macondo well
  • Russia warns for attacks on oil transports
    Russia's national security council warns that militant organisations are planning attacks on the oil industry's infrastructure for maritime transports. Areas of priority are the Strait of Gibraltar, Hormuz, Bab al

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2010
  • Bunker numbers climb
    Double-digit gains at several ports.
  • Small gains in Fujairah
    High demand has caused barge schedules to be pushed forward in Fujairah.
  • US bunker firm opens office in Switzerland
    Expansion will allow Merlin to service its European and Asian customer base.
  • Hedging firm more bullish on oil price outlook
    Forecast revised up, hedging possible at 'attractive levels' for oil consumers.
  • Ongoing concern about limit on toxic gas in bunkers
    ISO faces further questions at the IMO about H2S limit adopted in revised marine fuel standard.
  • Singapore fuel oil and distillate stocks both down
    Sharp rise in fuel oil imports expected during October, strike at French port reducing distillate supply.
  • Modest gains in bunker prices
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker hubs, according to traders.
  • Wärtsilä, Ecospec in partnership for 'clean power solutions'
    Wärtsilä to integrate Ecospec's CSNOx system into its various engine applications.
  • Panama bunker terminal to complete expansion by 2012
    Expansion will double storage capacity and increase barge loading capacity.
  • Tight bunker supplies 'easing' in Busan
    Avails improving as refiners cut export volumes, traders say.
  • US sues engine manufacturer and shipbuilder
    For violation of Clean Air Act and marine diesel engine regulations under Environmental Protection Agency.

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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
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%
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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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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