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June 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk acts on container crunch
    Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipping group, said yesterday a strong rebound in global trade has led to an unprecedented shortage of containers as shipping enters its peak season.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC joins others, hikes Asia-Europe rate US$400/TEU from August
  • HK cargo up 15.2pc in May to 2 million TEU, Singapore up 15.4pc
  • TCC raises speed, capacity of its Great Dragon service
  • Maersk to launch an additional Far East-Mexico-Panama service
  • Shipping firms slow to quit Manila dock ahead of re-construction
  • Jacksonville Port Authority considers privatisation
  • US quarterly trade gap grows; exports, imports decline after March surge
  • Rail failure prompts boxes to avoid JN Port for Pipavav, Mundra
  • APL Logistics opens 114,000-square foot Bangladesh CFS
  • Tacoma names Farrell's old 2i/c John Wolfe as new port chief
  • OOCL customers can track vessels from mobile phones
  • Hong Kong air cargo soars 41.9pc in May, sets monthly record
  • Cargoitalia gets new MD11 after Singapore conversion
  • Geodis directs as Antonov-225 moves biggest-ever air shipment

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DCI comes into black by redeploying idled assets
  • Ex-im fraternity pitches for easing of cabotage law
  • DB Group despatches 1st consol box directly from ICD-Sabarmati to Mombasa
  • Exports to go beyond REACH!
  • 10,000 tonnes of sugar exports to Europe permitted
  • FinMin sits tight on export sops totalling Rs 1,350 cr.
  • JNPT's Class I & II officers to display displeasure
  • M. L. Meena assumes charge as KoPT Chairman
  • Tax draft diluted to please all
  • Migration of units from SEZs allowed
  • Pranab tells trade to press for early GST
  • 10 pc stakes in Coal India, Hind Copper to be divested

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 16, 2010
  • Geodis Logistics works for Parrot
    Following a call for tender launched in 2009, Geodis Logistics has concluded a deal with Parrot covering stock management, equipment customisation and reverse logistics for its pro...
  • DB Schenker with new logistics centre in Brno (Czechia)
    DB Schenker has established a new logistics centre in Brno (Czechia) and is now linking up road and rail transportation services in the country. The 8,000 sqm terminal went into op...
  • Mauritius joins heavy-lift network PPG
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG) has made a strategic appointment in Mauritius - a key trading hub for the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Austral Transit International an...
  • Arrow Cargo is not ceasing operations
    Arrow Cargo, a freight airline based in Miami FL (USA), announced that it is "aware of rumours with regards to Arrow's financial difficulties. Many of these rumours are s...
  • LAN Cargo is first Latin American airline to implement e-freight
    LAN Cargo is the first Latin American airline, and one of the pioneer carriers worldwide, that will provide cargo transportation services using the innovative e-freight system. Thi...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Waxman gives BP CEO a rough ride
  • Netherlands court convicts Somali pirates
  • Lakes operator "cautiously optimistic"
  • Vitter introduces legislation to end drilling moratorium

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Everett Port Commissioners put expansion plans up to vote
  • DOT sets new rules for disabled ship passengers
  • Host of Crowley vessels earn Jones F. Devlin safety awards
  • Alaska Airlines plans flights between Seattle, St. Louis
  • IMO awards Johan Franson International Maritime Prize

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Ousted salvage arbitrators sue Lloyd's
    John Reeder and Belinda Bucknall sue for breach of contract and damage to their reputations
  • Ocean Crown salvage award stands at $40m
  • Ocean Crown $40m salvage award close to LOF record
  • Ocean Crown salvage award stands at $40m
  • No immediate end in sight to Bangladesh scrapping standoff
    Stalemate between authories and shipbreakers continue amid calls for industry to be...
  • Bangladesh to address scrapyard safety issues
  • Economou inks joint venture plan with Cosbulk
    Sources tell Lloyd's List the new venture will be a chartering operation
  • Pay up or lose your boxship, Hanjin Heavy...
  • Cosco bulker haul includes options
    Gleamray, Common Progress, Dynacom and Golden Union Shipping confirm orders with...
  • Greeks among owners in Cosco bulker spree

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Gulf spill hits DryShips
    SHARES of bulker and offshore owner DryShips were graded down today by Credit Suisse, which cited predicted fallout in the drilling sector from the BP spill
  • Pirates sentenced in Dutch court
    A DUTCH court today found five Somalis guilty of piracy and sentenced them to five years in jail, INTERTANKO said
  • Police end lawyer death inquiry
    LATVIAN police have reportedly called off an investigation into the death of a lawyer with the Latvian Shipping Company
  • Rotterdam LNG scheme is off
    ROTTERDAM'S port has confirmed that 4Gas Holding has been forced to abandon plans for the LionGas LNG terminal
  • Polsteam profits jump
    POLSTEAM has posted a rise in net profits to 105M zloty ($32M), from 25M zloty in 2008

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • White House Targets "Recovery Summer"
  • OOCL Raises South China-Australia Rates
  • Pier 1 Says Supply Chain Gains Improved Margins
  • Dutch Court Sentences Somali Pirates
  • Customs Backs Bell for World Post
  • Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Foreign Manufacturers
  • DP World Extends Mozambique Contract
  • Drewry Pacific Rate Index Jumps 18.9 Percent
  • Maersk to Manufacture Containers to Relieve Shortage
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen to Hike India Rates
  • Maersk, CMA CGM Divert Cargo From Indian Port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Maersk Line predicts 'unprecedented shortage of equipment'
  • Piracy verdict from Dutch court expected
  • BDI suffers 28% plunge since May
  • InterRail boosts its Far East presence through TSES purchase
  • BP coughs up USD20 billion for clean-up fund

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • CBO scores $750m BNDES loan
    Brazilian bank forks over cash to fund South American offshore outfit's massive PSV order.
  • Grieg pens ten at Hyundai Mipo
    Norwegian shipowner orders series of open hatch bulkers at South Korean yard.
  • Banks buoy Trico Marine
    Troubled offshore owner says Chapter 11 is still in the cards but a $50m boost from banks has turned the hands of time.
  • MOL gears up for tax battle
    Japanese shipping giant on offensive as Asian authorities launch massive US-linked tax probe.
  • Foreign flag fights firestorm
    Marshall Islands Registry counters claims that foreign-flag dealt fatal blow to the Deepwater Horizon.
  • OceanFreight springs stock split
    Greek shipowner works its magic transforming three shares to one in the wake of delisting dilemma.
  • Jailed Somali pirates 'to appeal'
    Dutch court hands down lengthy prison sentences to five Somali men guilty of attempted hijacking.
  • Greenland gig for Troms newbuilding
    Norwegian owner finds three-month deal for its latest PSV with Capricorn Energy.
  • Russian yards on the block
    Severnaya Verf and Baltiysky Zavod to be sold to pay banking subsidiary's debts.
  • Troublesome trio held in Canada
    Port state checks end in detention for Elmira and Hanseatic tankers, plus Tristar bulker.
  • Esvagt orders at Spanish yard
    Danish owner pens safety and standby newbuilding which has 10-year charter with Eni in the bag.
  • DSME lands $350m VLOC deal
    South Korean yard receives huge bulker order from Asian owner as prices heat up.
  • Five in hospital after bulker fire
    Firemen are taken to hospital with heat exhaustion after batting blaze on Oldendorff bulker.
  • Semi sale spurs Exmar stock
    Shares in Nicolas Saverys-led company on the march following $400m disposal of Gulf of Mexico platform.
  • Sunlink seeking ferry funds
    Danish start-up has 80 days to find some more investors to finance its new ro-pax acquisition.
  • Yangzijiang scatters another $20m
    Shipbuilder invests in fund led by CEO's son, its second venture capital move this week.
  • US extends IRISL blacklist
    Treasury department names more Iranian front companies and blocked vessels as it steps up action against nuclear programme.
  • Hyundai Mipo bags bulker sextet
    Korean yard Hyundai Mipo tight-lipped on identity of owner in high-priced six-ship order.
  • Irving wins strike ruling
    Labour board backs Canadian shipbuilder's bid to end lay-offs protest by workers at East Isle.
  • Taxing time for Japan's MOL
    Shipping giant faces extra bill of JPY 5bn this year relating to container terminal subsidiary.
  • Deme does dredger deal
    Belgian owner signs up for new duo at IHC Merwede shipyard in the Netherlands.
  • SCI seeks panamax buys
    Indian state owner puts out feelers for modern 75,000-dwt bulkers.
  • Maersk tackles box drought
    Upturn in demand leaves Danish owner with "serious" shortage of containers as peak season approaches.
  • Pirates hit PIL boxships
    Incident comes less than a week after two other ships were targeted in same location north of Indonesia.
  • Chemical tanker sinks off Japan
    All crew members manage to clamber to safety as two-vessel collision leads to sinking off Honshu.
  • Crowley tugs go green
    US tug and barge owner has re-engined four tugs with financial assistance from Port of Los Angeles.
  • Cosco leaves market cold
    Bulker order haul leaves analysts cold due to poor execution record and European debt crisis concerns.
  • Gulf spill hits Maersk rig
    Norwegian oil major Statoil has declared force majeure on a contract with Danish drilling outfit.
  • New CEO installed at MISC
    Malaysian shipping giant appoints its second chief executive officer in less than 18 months.
  • OOCL in further rate rises
    Hong Kong liner player set to lift rates on container traffic between Northeast Asia and Australia.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Maersk: Peak surcharge due to box shortage
  • Senators take ship capacity issue to FMC
  • Fire on granite ship
  • DHL rides Vietnam export wave
  • IATA names FedEx executive chairman
  • NOAA, FDA step up Gulf seafood inspection
  • $500 million to boost U.S. exports to Vietnam
  • Ex-Im Bank financing for exports to Chile
  • Panama approves new tolls
  • New chapter in Brooklyn waterfront dispute
  • Trans-Suez service calls Jacksonville

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Esvagt orders standby vessel of Ulstein design
    Danish shipping company Esvagt has ordered a standby/rescue vessel of the Ulstein SX123 design from the shipyard Astilleros Zamakona SA in Bilbao, Spain. The vessel will be part of
  • Eitzen Bulk Shipping taken over by Chilean owner
    Norwegian Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA has sold its majority of shares (74.33 per cent) in the Danish listed company Eitzen Bulk shipping A/S to the Chilean company Navieras
  • Cesa sees signs of recovery
    Cesa (Community of European Shipyards' Association) reports signs of recovery for the ailing yard industry, despite the fact that the global order volume for new ships over the past six

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • IFO prices mixed, distillates firm
    North Europe sees gains across all grades while south Europe IFOs are largely steady.
  • Royal Caribbean partners with Ecospec
    First cruise operator to initiate a feasibility study of the CSNOx scrubber system.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah, Durban
    Suppliers in Fujairah busy until middle of next week.
  • Polish supplier offering 1.00% sulphur fuel oil
    Ship-Service says its fuels also conform to new ISO standard.
  • Engine re-fit will cut emissions
    Crowley Maritime say PM mono-nitrogen oxides emissions will be down.
  • Supplier has enough 1.00% sulphur product for 14 months
    O.W. Bunker says it is confident it can meet demand as ECA regulations tighten.
  • Mexico's plan to modernise fishing fleet
    Three year programme will reduce emissions and fuel and boost shipbuilding.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 20-week low
    Bunker buyers draw on onshore stocks of fuel oil.
  • IFO prices firming at key ports
    Refineries in Korea close early on Thursday due to World Cup 'fever'.
  • Gazpromneft to start deliveries on Red Sea coast
    Supplier will be operating in Djibouti Free Zone.
  • South Asian port to resume 380 cSt supply in July
    Supplies disrupted in June due to a refinery turnaround.
  • Global Fuels appoints new trader
    Previously working within the company's operations department.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
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%
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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