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September 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Vale borrows US$1.2b for 12 new vessels
    Vale, the world's largest iron ore producer, said it plans to borrow US$1.23 billion from two Chinese lenders to finance the construction of 12 shipping vessels, taking advantage of falling borrowing costs to fund expansion.
  • Fire briefly halts shipping at large Venezuela refinery
    A fire tore through a dock where an oil tanker was loading on Saturday, briefly halting shipping at Venezuela's 310,000 barrel-per-day Cardon refinery days after a blaze shut another of the Opec member's oil units.
  • Pirates attack car carrier off Indonesia; crew unharmed
    Pirates boarded a Japanese auto transport ship and robbed its crew off Indonesia late on Friday, but no one was injured and the undamaged ship resumed its voyage, Japanese media quoted the transport ministry as saying.

Sched Netweb site
  • Global Shipper' Forum demands tough anti-trust laws in Asia
  • OECD sees box trade rising 10pc this year and 10pc next
  • China trade up 40pc to US$1.88 trillion in eight months
  • China strives to improve foreign investment climate: Xi Jinping
  • Taicang port launches two new services to Taiwan
  • ZIM levies US$250/TEU and $350/FEU atlantic rate hike
  • Maersk accused of anti-competitiveness at Gujarat Pipavav Port
  • Algiers congestion surcharge, and raft of others from MSC
  • North American demand for intermodal box shipments is booming
  • China Express Air resumes flights after close call landing
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo up 13.1pc to 149,009 tonnes in August
  • Cargolux boosts transpacific, and adds 4th Taipei service
  • Locals to spend US$3.5 million on MidAmerica for Boeing plant
  • United Airlines sees RPMs rise 2.5pc in August

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DCI to pay 30 pc dividend on Rs 70 cr. net
  • SCI follow-on offer likely in Dec.
  • WCO praises ISSA for upgrading quality standards
  • GPPL's equity shares listed at premium
  • Mormugao Port now ISPS-compliant with Access Control System
  • Trade upset with poor roads ear JNPT
  • Tuticorin Port emerges as major hub for coastal shipping
  • Consolidators resigned to less hectic Christmas
  • CWC pays 38 pc dividend
  • Increasing cargo handling pace & space on AAI radar
  • India, Bangladesh closer to rail alignments in Tripura
  • Pune CHAA unanimously elects office-bearers for 2010-12
  • Three of Iran's 5 FTZs close to India, offer tax sops
  • 14 pc rise in direct tax mop-up during April-Aug.
  • 2 pc of net may have to be set aside for CSR
  • Metal recycling cos seek softer rules to import radiation detection gadgets
  • Need seen to provide SEZs ample room to thrive
  • Policy on special mfg zones likely by year-end
  • Spices exporters want VKGUY sops back
  • CII holding rare event with world's exceptional strategist in creative thinking
  • US keen on better ties with India-US official

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
  • Norbert Dentressangle service provider for Brakes Group
    The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed to provide a frozen consolidated distribution service by leading foodservice supplier, ...
  • Panopa organising 300th steel coil transport run for Petrofer
    The German logistics service provider Panopa Logistik GmbH, based in Duisburg, has organised the transport of steel coils for the 300th time for the Swiss firm Petro...
  • TNT expands activities in China
    The Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based postal and CEP operator TNT plans to invest EUR 170 million in Chinese domestic road delivery services over the next few years. TNT's EUR 170...
  • GL releases study for fuel cell systems on seagoing vessels
    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and the Hamburg City Administration for Urban Development and Environment have compiled a market study for fuel cell systems. One conclusion of the study&nb...
  • Hybrid HGVs on trial in Quebec
    Hybrid trucks are undergoing trials on the streets of Quebec (Canada). The project should encourage forwarders to change to hybrid trucks. The study is being financed to the tune o...
  • New study shows European seaports recovering well
    According to a new study compiled by SCI Verkehr, an independent German consulting firm, European seaports are recovering noticeably. This means that the ports'...
  • Gebrüder Weiss appoints new director
    The Gebrüder Weiss group, headquartered in Lauterach (Vorarlberg, Austria), has selected its long-serving employee Werner Hagen to be the director of the company's finance and acco...
  • Horizon Lines receives 2010 Quest for Quality Award
    Horizon Lines, Inc, a leading US-based domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, has been awarded a 2010 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine....
  • UIRR lambastes German automobile industry association study
    The association of combined transport companies (UIRR) has sharply criticised a study commissioned by the German Automotive Industry association VDA. The study's findings claimed t...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Tidewater to raise $425 million in private placement

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Washington governor delivers Washington State Ferries report
  • US rail intermodal numbers hit high point during week
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition completes deal for seven tankers
  • Port of Seattle donates pair of airport fire trucks
  • Trucking association reports fatality numbers at record low

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • IG slams insurance ban on Iran ships
    International Group warns ban will drive shipowners with exposure to Iran sanctions to clubs outside Europe
  • Caution the watchword on trade with Iran
  • The unknowns abound on the impact of sanctions
  • Disentangling insurers from Iran's complex web
  • Cheng joins Navios as VLCC deal is sealed
    Navios Acquisition recruits Fred Cheng to bolster its business in Asia after taking...
  • Bold conservatism of Navios tanker move
  • Cargo shortage and new ships darken dry bulk supramax outlook
    Brokers cast doubt spot market will be able to pick up towards the end of the year
  • Owners turn blind eye to overcapacity crisis
  • Hellennic Shipyards sale stalls
    Fresh demands from Greek navy could derail sale to Abu Dhabi Mar
  • Owners gear up for growth by going to...

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • John Holland closes Oz port deal
    JOHN HOLLAND Group has won a A$276M ($256M) contract to build wharf infrastructure for Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert Port B project in Western Australia
  • Two held in HK ivory smuggling
    ANCHOVIES reportedly turned out to be elephant tusks when Hong Kong customs searched two shipping containers
  • China's iron ore imports fall
    IRON ORE imports to China plunged 13% in August, the biggest drop in seven months, the General Administration of Customs said today
  • Ukraine rejects grain curbs
    UKRAINE today rejected the option of restricting grain exports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Teamsters Seeks Major Restructuring at YRC
  • NS Chief Moorman Says Rail Legislation Must Wait
  • Virginia Ends Consideration of Three Terminal Bids
  • Truckload Spot Rates Level Off, Carriers Eye Contracts
  • KCS Sees Mexico-US Container Growth
  • Cargo Tonnage in India Grows 1 Percent
  • Appliance Makers Embracing Near-Sourcing, Freight Exec Says
  • Railcar Owners Reduce Idled Fleet
  • CP Expands Intermodal Train Productivity 45 Percent
  • Conversions Signal Business Turnaround, says AEI
  • Obama Disappoints Waterways Operators
  • Trucker Knight to Build Fleet, Sees Few Acquisitions
  • Frankfurt Cargo Volume Hits August Record
  • ABF Talks with Teamsters, Lobbies Congress
  • P&G Building Huge China Distribution Center
  • What Constitutes a Contract?
  • Lufthansa Boosts August Cargo 18.7 Percent
  • The Coastal Debate
  • GOP Senator Talks with Obama on Transport Policy
  • If the Class Fits'
  • One-Stop Drop
  • UK to Offer Legislation to Privatize Royal Mail

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Iran isolated?
    The past couple of weeks have seen the Japanese and South Korean Governments follow the United Nations Security Council (UN) and administrations in the European Union and the US and impose more rigorous sanctions on Iran over fears of what it's nuclear development programme is all about.
  • HSBC Global Research points to slowing rates of growth
  • MSC collision case still on-going
  • Japan and India to strike FTA
  • Taiwan's duo report healthy H1 10 results
  • East African ports fight for landlocked cargo

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • K-Sea crew fingered in barge bash
    NTSB says disabled duck boat's radio warnings to K-Sea tug fell on deaf ears prior to fatal allision in US waterway.
  • Banks back Vale VLOCs
    Brazilian mining behemoth bags $1bn loan to bankroll 12 bulker newbuildings.
  • Siem PSV scores EMGS gig
    Oslo-listed survey player rings Norwegian offshore outfit for aid in acquiring 3D data.
  • Navios seals Cheng tanker deal
    Navios Maritime Acquisition ties up seven-unit VLCC swoop amid rumours about seller Fred Cheng's job prospects.
  • Pirates caught red handed in IRTC
    Danish Navy forced to shoot through skiff's bow as dramatic pictures show suspects dumping weapons.
  • Broker Steensland hospitalised
    Elderly Norwegian shipbroker Inge Steensland suffers stroke and is taken to hospital, TradeWinds hears.
  • Hong Kong seizes smuggled ivory
    Customs agents crack open containers to seize $1.4m worth of undocumented elephant tusks destined for China.
  • Union fights BC Ferries ruling
    Canadian arbitrator says masters and other senior officers should be excluded from workers' organisation.
  • Blaze closes PDVSA crude terminal
    A key Caribbean tanker transhipment terminal has been put out of action by a major fire.
  • Tidewater eyes buys with refinancing
    Dean Taylor-led offshore vessel owner to raise $425m in two private placements with tonnage on menu.
  • Quotes of the week
    Norwegians wax lyrical about Brazilians as Todd Hornbeck prepares to give US decision makers a ticking off.
  • Missing today's paper in Norway?
    Due to a flight problem from London Heathrow, TradeWinds will be delivered in Norway on Monday.
  • New5 In Numb3rs
    Top tanker owner NITC is facing sanctions trouble despite efforts to distance itself from the Iranian state while a group of hijackers find piracy doesn't always pay.
  • CSC eyes return to glory
    Sri Lankan owner aiming to make a profit within six months and expand into passenger shipping.
  • Lauritzen confirms Caecilie sale
    Danish owner says 2009-built capesize has gone to Sinokor of South Korea.
  • Samsung hauls in five
    South Korean shipbuilder says it has won orders for five tankers and an offshore platform.
  • Tanker blast leads to spill
    Clean-up continues following explosion in cargo tank on FSO off Indonesia.
  • Forklift fiasco at Newcastle
    Driver rescued after plunging into sea while unloading P&O cruiseship in Australia.
  • Warship and tug collide
    UK destroyer damaged in collision with Svitzer vessel off Southampton.
  • Gotlandia II ferry hits ramp
    No injuries reported after Rederi AB Gotland vessel suffers damage at port of Oskarshamn.
  • Marineco opts for Damen
    Scottish vessel operator goes to Dutch specialist shipbuilder for offshore wind industry newbuilding
  • Kawasaki Kinkai to rise
    Japanese bulker and ro-ro owner looking forward to better first half although revenue increase to be modest.
  • Passengers tell of 'horror cruise'
    Pullmantur abandons African cruise in the Canaries after air con, toilets and electricity fail.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • GSF:Carriers skirt contracts on 'unprecedented scale'
  • Navy captures pirates on containership
  • Seaboard offers new Belize service
  • Investigators study role of cargo in UPS plane crash
  • Cathay air freight volume up 13%
  • Seaway floats high on grain shipments
  • Obama's infrastructure proposal excludes waterways
  • Norfolk Southern opens Heartland Corridor
  • U.S. exports up 1.8% in July
  • Gallo-Aquino named Ryder's controller
  • Dascher opens sea freight branch in Rotterdam
  • U.S. freight brokers report 2Q results
  • Singapore container volume up 10% in July
  • Busan container volume, services rise
  • Hong Kong July volume hits two-year high

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • AtoB@C to order newbuilding
    AtoB@C Shipping in Ystad on the Swedish south coast has ordered a newbuildning from the Dutch shipyard Bodewes. The newbuilding is a 4.000 DWT dry cargo vessel with
  • Dueodde sold to New Zealand
    Bornholmstrafikken has sold their ropax ferry Dueodde to a New Zealand buyer in accordance with the future plan for the traffic to Bornholm. Dueodde will be delivered after docking shortly
  • Two Danish vessels sold on auction
    Two Danish owned vessels have been sold via auctions. In Miami the German Lubeca Marine Management hammered down the coaster Stella Maris for USD 3.5 million. The 2008-built
  • STX Norway to build LNG powered PSV
    STX Norway Offshore has entered into a new contract with Olympic Shipping for the building of an LNG powered Platform Supply Vessel. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q1

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
  • Bunkers waiting for more market direction
    Debate between bulls and bears still ongoing.
  • Bullish crude nudges bunker numbers higher
    Firming mostly seen, but local factors coming into play.
  • Performance monitoring can cut bunker costs
    Eniram says its Fleet Performance Monitoring System (FLEET) allows active monitoring of key performance indicators.
  • End of week prices mainly down in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1.50 in early trading.
  • IFO prices rise in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt deliveries in UAE bunker hub.
  • LNG marine fuel an 'economically positive reality'
    DNV to class 'world's first' LNG-fuelled coaster.
  • German owner to pioneer LNG-fuelled container ship
    A first for use of LNG as fuel on a container ship and in worldwide trading says partner DNV.
  • Bunker operations will 'start in a big way'
    But SLPA chairman refuses to give details of Hambantota plans.
  • Bulker 'to blame' for Mumbai collision, says inquiry
    Bio-cleaning 'oil zapper' being used to clear bunker spill.
  • Hong Kong IFO prices up by $5.50 pmt
    Demand generally weak in key Asian ports.
  • ABS to study add-on device for 3-4% enchanced propulsion
    Teams up with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute for two year R&D project.
  • Wartsila Marine ECC product improves power by 8-12%
    Uses 'Organic Rankine Cycle' technology to generate more energy.
  • 10% of Germanischer Lloyd fleet to get Environmental Passport
    Reflection of trend to reduce environmental implications of shipping, company says.
  • Aegean expands bunkering operations with newbuild
    Takes delivery of new bunker tanker to serve markets in Gibraltar and Tangiers, Morocco.

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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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