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BRIEFS
November 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany holds first piracy trial in 400 years
    Ten alleged Somali pirates went on trial in Germany yesterday facing 15 years in prison, but industry players believe that the case would do little to make the waters off the Horn of Africa any safer.
  • Pirates board tanker off Nigeria
    Pirates yesterday attacked a Russian-owned oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria but left the vessel without causing significant damage, the company said.
  • Risk of Al-Qaeda attacks in Strait of Hormuz
    A Japanese oil tanker damaged in July near the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane was attacked by an Al-Qaeda linked group that could carry out more such attacks in the area, according to the US Department of Transport.
  • Researchers drill for secrets under Dead Sea

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT eyes Asian secondary ports for development
  • TSA forecasts Pacific trade to rise 6 to 9pc in 2011
  • Waterway use would ease traffic jams: Shanghai Shipping Exchange
  • Jiangsu container makers' exports surge 500pc in 10 months
  • Brisbane Port's CEO is dumped by its new private owners
  • Rotterdam Port to offer 3pc recovery rebate in 2011
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets 2011 as China focus year
  • Rising NSW Botany Bay volumes hit by truck congestion
  • Air China installs Boeing's health management system on 737s
  • United Airlines to start Washington to Lagos, Nigeria service
  • ASL Aviation Group completes take-over of Safair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maritime inspectors learn about 'fourth pillar' at ilo workshop
  • Acquisitions, JVs in shipping sector to pick up in 2011: survey
  • Brisbane port sold to Q-Port Holdings
  • CMA CGM extends Black Pearl service to West Coast of South America
  • Cosco introduces South-East Asia service from Nansha
  • DB SCHENKER Logistics celebrates 40 years in Singapore
  • DHL sharpens focus on rising India-Africa trade
  • Forwarders want China to ban carrier 'discussion pacts
  • Hapag-Lloyd to suspend AES service
  • MAERSK LINE hikes Far East-East Coast South America rate
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
  • Ningbo box volume up record 31 pc to 11.2 million TEUs
  • Pacific Basin bullish on bulk shipping
  • Qingdao box throughput surpasses 10 m TEUs
  • RCL back in black, registers third quarter profit
  • Rickmers-Linie ships Kirow railway cranes to China
  • Seatech Shipping discharges massive, state-of-art cranes for Krishnapatnam Port
  • Teras BBCsails US flag vessel
  • Tianjin launches direct sea-rail intermodal service to Xian
  • Zim now ranked among Top Ten carriers worldwide in schedule reliability
  • Antwerp Port Authority subsidiary wins People Development Award
  • Canadian Minister visits JN Port
  • CoPT extends concession to main line boxships for another 6 months
  • Marg Karaikal port to handle urea
  • MoS against Plan panel proposal to free 15 pc MbPT land for non-port activity
  • N. European ports register 10.8 pc box volume growth
  • Rathi thanks Vasan for Port Officers' pay revision
  • Direct flights to Manila from March
  • UAE largest trading partner of India-report
  • Doha deadlock prompts nations to consider FTAs

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • DB Schenker marks 50th year of business in Argentina
    The German service provider DB Schenker has been active in Argentina for fifty years and has grown from being a receiving agent for air and ocean freight to one of the leading prov...
  • Cemil Logistics investing in own logistics warehouse in Italy
    The Turkish logistics company Cemil Lojistik has announced that it will open its own facility, which will include a logistics and handling warehouse, in Italy next January. Over an...
  • Leo Global Logistics: batching plant from Thailand to Maldives
    Leo Global Logistics Co. Ltd., a member company of the heavylift cooperation WWPC (Worldwide Project Consortium) in Thailand, successfully delivered nine units of a concrete batchi...
  • ICAO strengthens air cargo security measures
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted more stringent air cargo security standards, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the overall security of air ...
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
    The Japanese shipping company MOL recently established a joint tugboat venture with two local companies in Vietnam. The new entity will offer safe, high-quality support services wi...
  • Successful alliance between TFG and Ennshafen
    TFG Transfracht and Ennshafen, an inland port in Austria, recently celebrated their first successful joint business year in Enns. TFG has been working as a logistics firm in the Au...
  • André Toet to leave the Port of Rotterdam authority
    André Toet, who has been chief operating officer (COO) of the Port of Rotterdam authority since January 2008, will resign as of 1January 2011. Toet is leaving because the port's su...
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces winter programme for AES service
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is implementing an extended winter programme for its AES Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES service) and suspending the AES until the expected ma...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Landrieu to put new pressure on Salazar
  • Spanish Treasury using PSC as revenue raiser?
  • Salazar meets with shallow water drillers
  • OSX Brasil buys Vela VLCC's for FPSO conversion
  • Ezra to add four PSV's to fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA member carriers eye new contract program
  • Port of Everett offices moving to new location
  • New Portland Airport system eases flow of holiday baggage
  • Foss Maritime vessels earn environmental honors
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition closes follow-on public offering

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • ICS in bid to take over UK ports clearance
    Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in renewed push to outsource vessel clearance
  • ICS welcomes climate change funding plan
  • ICS warns over UN solutions to emissions
  • ICS calls for reassessment of emissions trading
  • Ridgebury Tankers files revised prospectus
    Further details added of $100m DVB bank loan
  • Harsh market realities dispel IPO chatter
  • Lloyd's settles dispute with ousted arbitrators
    Insurer agrees payment of over £1m to Belinda Bucknall QC and John Reeder QC
  • Ousted salvage arbitrators sue Lloyd's
  • Grand China buys Euronav VLCC
    Second ship for Grand China in four months
  • Greek foray into box market is no mere fad

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Pirates shoot Russian seafarer
    A SEAFARER has been shot in an attack on a Russian product tanker off Nigeria, the ship's owner said today
  • ITF targets UAE owners
    THE ITF today described the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries as "exploitative" in their treatment of seafarers
  • BC natives approve terminal
    AN LNG liquefaction terminal scheme worth $3Bn in British Columbia has moved closer to construction with approval by a native group
  • US LNG export plan grows
    FREEPORT LNG has emerged as the second US terminal to pursue export liquefaction in response to the country's waning import demand
  • Turtle tactics go only so far
    CITADELS for waiting out pirates are today a hot topic in shipping, but the Marshall Islands Registry sounded a few cautionary notes about their use on ships
  • China escorts ship after attack
    CHINA has reportedly sent three warships to protect a Chinese cargo ship after it was attacked by pirates
  • Seychelles-Tanzania link awarded
    ALCATEL-Lucent has been awarded a contract worth more than $30M by Seychelles Cable System to build the Seychelles East Africa System seafloor cable, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Denmark to privatise icebreakers
  • Nigeria force majeure declared
  • Pirates board Frontline tanker
  • Eimskip exceeds forecast
  • Maersk resolves Argos dispute
  • Port surge seen for Brazil
  • India plans cabotage changes
  • India ruling buoys Capesizes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • DOE Loan Backs Natural-Gas Van
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $22.6 Billion
  • Senators Propose Reauthorization of Emissions Law
  • USPS Labor Talks at the Brink
  • Marad to Fund Anti-Invasive Species Program
  • Mumbai Port, Users Clash Over Collision Charges
  • Economists Forecast 2.7 Percent GDP Growth
  • Shippers Face CSA 2010 Uncertainty After Changes
  • European Trade to Grow in 2011, Despite Austerity
  • APL Logistics Starts Cambodia-Vietnam Truck Service
  • Maersk Settles Shipper Suit Over Rates
  • Equipment Suppliers Get Back on Track
  • Looking Beyond Due Diligence
  • A Buyer's, and Seller's, Market
  • Shipping's Uncertainty Principle
  • Digging Deeper on Dumping
  • Commission Weathers Attacks
  • Waterfront Commission Turns Up the Heat
  • Fast Forward to the Peak
  • Trucking's Chemical Reaction
  • Ticket to Ride
  • FDA Goes to the Source - Slowly
  • A 24-Hour Nightmare
  • Transforming Pacific
  • Capacity Constraints, Take Two

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Oversupply situation in China's terminals 'improving'
  • ESC re-opens debate on grey boxes
  • Celtic Tiger: R.I.P.
  • China fights to curb inflation
  • CSAV volume & rates dip post peak

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Euronav confirms VLCC sale
    Brussels-listed owner books $22.1m gain following the departure of a 1990s built tanker.
  • Globus plots Nasdaq pilgrimage
    Greek bulker owner turns to Times Square as it tables six million shares ahead of US listing.
  • Odfjell inks scrap deal
    Chemical carrier heads to beaches of Bangladesh as Norwegian owner continues to clear out tonnage, brokers say.
  • Chemoil eyes Oceanconnect
    Singapore-listed bunker supplier says Michael Bandy will relinquish top seat upon acquisition of US energy trader.
  • CSDC flexes newbuild muscles
    Chinese giant adds to big bulker orderbook with capesize quartet at Shanghai Jiangnan.
  • GTB Invest cuts Iranian anchor
    Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner looks to shed Iranian assets as it chases cash for acquisitions.
  • Jensen 'alarmed' at pirate threat
    Frontline Management CEO Jens Martin Jensen relieved after 'very long night' as pirates board Front Alfa.
  • Ezra plots PSV push
    Lionel Lee-led offshore owner plans to spend $130m on four new platform supply vessels.
  • TTA chairman Chandratat dies
    Thai bulker owner in mourning following the loss of chairman who reshaped the company.
  • Vallianz lines up $22m cash grab
    Raymond Goh-led offshore owner plans a private placement to pay for new ships.
  • Pirates fail in Frontline hit
    John Fredriksen-owned suezmax Front Alfa attacked by pirates in Gulf of Aden but citadel prevents hijacking.
  • Wagenborg vessel refloated
    Dutch-flagged cargoship Lotus develops leak in forepeak after going aground off Norway.
  • PDZ Holdings makes strong start
    Malaysian containership owner's profit rebounds in first quarter as volumes soar.
  • Euronav sells spot trading VLCC
    Belgian owner said to have sold the Pacific Lagoon with Grand China Tankers touted as a buyer.
  • Gregorio Oca dies
    Chairman of Philippines' biggest seafarers union Amosup passes away a week short of his 84th birthday.
  • Eimskip exceeds its expectations
    Icelandic container line continues comeback with solid profit in first nine months.
  • BC Ferries hammered by costs
    Losses ahead for Canadian owner as second quarter expenses rise and revenues fall.
  • Novoship tanker attacked
    Crewman of Russian's NS Spirit shot and others hurt after armed pirates board tanker off Nigeria.
  • Cosco evades pirates again
    Chinese ship Tai An Kou survives assault as German owner also has second lucky escape in a few days.
  • Struggling Vinashin clears debt plan
    Vietnamese government approves over-stretched shipbuilder's bid to reduce borrowings by 38% by 2013.
  • Sovcomflot in LR1 link with Glencore
    Newly delivered products carrier launches Russian shipowner's joint venture with trader.
  • M Star attackers confirmed
    US authorities say Abullah Azzam Brigades (AAB) was behind the attack on MOL VLCC.
  • TSA aims for $400 box rise
    Group of 14 transatlantic container lines seeking rate hike from Asia to the US as exports grow.
  • Seroja snaps up bulker duo
    Indonesian commodities shipper teams with China's Zhushui Energy to buy Kamsarmaxes.
  • Navy's the colour for Boustead
    Malaysian shipbuilder has large naval contracts to thank in third quarter as delays gnaw at bigger sales.
  • OSX buys Vela VLCC pair
    Brazilian offshore company emerges as buyer of single-hull tankers for conversion into FPSOs.
  • Bulker burns off Manila Bay
    Indonesian-flagged Mara suffers fire in engine room, but no injuries reported.
  • Truck fire hits Scandlines ferry
    Blaze breaks out on car deck of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern at Rostock, Germany.
  • S&P to hit $20bn in 2010
    Sales in the secondhand markets are set to be 60% up on last year, predicts BIMCO analyst.
  • TTA takes Viet port stake
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies takes a 20% stake in South Vietnam's largest dry cargo port.
  • Energy Searcher cut short
    John Fredriksen drillship looking for new work after Vietnamese opt to pass on charter extension.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA looks for rate increases in spring
  • ESC: Time to reconsider 'gray box' concept
  • MSC updates Mumbai collision situation
  • LAN added five freighters to cargo fleet
  • HTA: Not enough moves for SoCal harbor truckers
  • St. Lawrence Seaway's 2010 grain exports surge
  • MarAd studies Great Lakes U.S.-flag investment
  • APU logistics program mirrors online trend
  • CBP offers Caribbean trade facilitation insights
  • GOP senators qualify earmark ban to support ports
  • Judge refuses to block Philadelphia dredging
  • IHNC lock repairs to affect navigation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Tärntank reflags tanker to Danish flag
    Tärntank Rederi AB has transferred the Norwegian flagged tanker Tarnbris to Danish flag (DIS). Her new port of registry is Skagen. Next spring the sister vessel Tarnsjo (ex T'rnsj') will
  • Increasing operating costs for owners
    Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.2 per cent in 2010 and by 3.5 per cent in 2011, according to a survey from the international accountant
  • Spanish warship leaves waters off Somalia
    The Spanish warship Galicia has ended its engagement in EU Navfor Somalia after 82 days of counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. The warship has

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Bunker markets fall across key hubs
    Suppliers in Durban say deliveries available up to and including December 3-12.
  • Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam
    Good volumes and strong buying interest in Gibraltar.
  • Industry still in shock about 'surprise' ECA sulphur limit
    Lobbying continues to rectify 'monumental mistake' made when IMO agreed on 0.10% as opposed anticipated 0.50% limit in ECAs .
  • 'Genuine need' for green technology
    Recognition for company pioneering fuel saving applications.
  • Lukoil starts deliveries in Romania
    First vessel to be receive product is CMA CGM containership.
  • Week opens with generally firm bunker prices
    Mixed enquiries at key Asian bunker hubs, traders say.
  • Lanka IOC plays role in first bunker ops at Hambantota
    Delivered bunkers alongside Lanka Marine during the port's inauguration, says vice president of sales.
  • Chemoil's Mike Bandy to be replaced by OceanConnect CEO
    Chemoil enters LOI with OceanConnect, set to acquire its marine fuel group.
  • First bunker tanker refuels in Hambantota
    MT Kandy bunkers during the Hambantota port opening on Thursday.
  • Chemoil expands Singapore team
    Senior Credit Analyst will oversee the Asian region.
  • Court orders BP to return seized items
    Items seized from six former employees sued for alleged breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information.
  • Japan preparing for ECA application
    Currently assessing different ECA models, proposal to IMO expected within two years.

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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
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
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
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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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