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June 29, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Construction exec is Abu Dhabi Ports CEO
    Tony Douglas, former chief operating officer of UK construction company Laing O'Rourke Plc, will join Abu Dhabi Ports Co as chief executive officer.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM reintroduce Eagle China-Long Beach loop
  • Evergreen, CSCL, CMA CGM join hands on Asia-Europe service
  • McCain bill would repeal Jones Act, open cabotage to all
  • India mulls easing cabotage, but domestic industry opposes move
  • Kuehne + Nagel offers reefer LCL wine services
  • Turkey's leading tea manufacturer selects CEVA
  • China's coast now charted electronically by UKHO
  • Asian Carp appearance spurs new calls to close Chicago canal
  • Lufthansa launches Tianjin-Frankfurt cargo service
  • China Southern domestic e-cargo service approved by IATA
  • JetBlue Airways to leverage IBS Software's cargo solution
  • Homeland Security seeks imaging to find bombs in passenger freight

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Precision planning by Jumbo Shipping facilitates timely loading of 3 reactors at Mumbai Port
  • CNC Line commences 3 services on intra-Asia trade
  • MAERSK LINE & cMA CGM to introduce Asia-Europe service with ten 13,000-TEU ships
  • 'K'LINE & MOL's Far East-US loop calls at Jaxport via Suez
  • CMA CGM launches direct service between Asia & US West Coast
  • EVERGREEN LINE & Wan Hai to launch Qingdao-HK-Singapore service
  • Zim to raise Asia-Europe rates by $ 400/TEU in Aug.
  • China box port volumes surge in May, Shanghai set to become world's busiest port
  • Transpac rates hit five-year high, up by 182 pc over 12 months
  • Wan Hai starts China-Singapore-Penang service
  • TSA sees robust trade ahead
  • MOL & Coscon take deliveries of newbuildings
  • APL service to call at Shenzhen's Chiwan Container Terminal
  • ...to commence Tallinn feeder
  • MSC hikes Far East/US-Canada rate
  • TCC ups capacity, scraps slow-steaming to reposition boxes
  • Mundra becomes 1st private port to get rail overbridge
  • Port policy mum on linkages'AIAI
  • Eredene wins bid to build & operate '207-m box terminal at Ennore Port
  • GMB & CII team up to hold meet on 'Port-led Development in Gujarat' today
  • JNPT officers sport black badges at work
  • Truck rentals step on the gas
  • Stone laid for integrated checkpost in Bihar to boost trade with Nepal
  • Fuel price hike to erode India Inc's profit margins
  • Q1 monetary policy review on July 27

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 25, 2010
  • Menlo Worldwide wins deal with UK lingerie manufacturer Triumph
    Triumph International UK has agreed to transfer its Swindon warehousing activities to global logistics operator Menlo Worldwide Logistics on 1 July. Menlo is part of Con-way, a div...
  • Switzerland's Interfracht opens own Shanghai office
    The international freight forwarding and logistics enterprise Interfracht, based in Muttenz near Basel (Switzerland), recently opened a new office in Shanghai (China), which will o...
  • Wincanton expanding in Belgium
    Wincanton is continuing to expand its Benelux activities, and to this end has opened a new centre for technical installation and transportation services in Mechelen (Belgium). The ...
  • Port of Antwerp general assembly proposes new initiatives
    The first general assembly of the port of Antwerp was held on 22 June, and contributed 20 building blocks to help consolidate Antwerp's position as a select European main port. The...
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai launch joint Hwa-Bei Strait service
    Evergreen Line and Wan Hai Lines are set to launch the joint Hwa-Bei Strait service (HBS) on 17 July. The partners will deploy two 2,100 teu vessels each, which will sail from Dali...
  • Stena Line owner Dan Sten Olsson awarded CBE
    Swedish businessman Dan Sten Olsson, owner and CEO of Britain's largest ferry company Stena Line and the Stena group, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of his long-standing com...
  • Europe and US sign stage two of open skies deal
    Air traffic competition between Europe and the USA is set to heat up on account of an open skies agreement signed by EU and US representatives at a meeting of EU transport minister...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Task force opposes McCain measure
  • Suit challenges Salazar Cape Wind decision
  • Survey shows uptick in shipping industry confidence
  • NSRP project means savings in Navy tank coating costs
  • Noble swoops on Frontier Drilling
  • Marad issues Gulf of Guinea warning

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Bellingham Port Commission sets executive director finalists
  • Olympia Port Commissioners plan to meet throughout county
  • Genco Shipping to buy 16 Supramax vessels
  • Port of Bremerton in strong financial position
  • APL making changes to executive scheme in Europe

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Listed companies to push rise in newbuilding and secondhand sales
    Panamax orderbook now exceeds September 2008 level
  • Secondhand dry tonnage prices soar
  • Dry bulk interest stays strong as BDI hits 2010 high
  • Pacific carriers seal substantial rate rises
  • Demand from India drives up rates for wet tonnage
    Rates head towards $400 level as Alang breakers buy eight ships
  • Indian breakers pay top cash for boxship
  • Hebei Spirit spill claims lack evidence
    Huge proportion of 126,000 claims do not contain sufficient evidence for surveyors to...
  • Class reaches a turning point
  • Secondhand panamax and capes fall for second consecutive week
    Handysize tonnage rises 10% while large tonnage continues to lose value
  • MR tankers bottom out at $26m level

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Pirates seize chemical tanker
    PIRATES have hijacked a Singaporean-flagged chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, EU NAVFOR reported today
  • Le Havre staff struggle persists
    FRANCE'S Port of Le Havre has completed the sale of its cargo handling plant to terminal operators but is still struggling to reach agreement with unions on staff transfers
  • Ivory Coast lab to test cargo
    THE UN has helped set up a laboratory to test vessels for toxic materials in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
  • Brokers see box charter boost
    SALE and chartering activity for box vessels should increase in coming weeks with more sellers entering the market as prices firm, according to brokers
  • Total halts Iran sales
    FRENCH oil giant Total has become the latest company to halt shipments of refined products to Iran, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Ship freed by Cypriot authorities
    A GENERAL cargo ship has been cleared to continue its voyage after a two week detention in Cyprus on suspicion of an arms embargo breach

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Kansas City Southern Railway Names Starling CEO
  • Georgia Ports Names Poitevint Chairman
  • Diesel Drops Back to $2.956 per Gallon
  • Pacific Harbor Line Names President
  • Palestinians Picket Zim Ship in Oakland
  • Road-Building Sen. Robert Byrd Dies at 92
  • Police Recover Stolen Truckload of Goods
  • Panel to Assess DHS Security Strategy
  • Charter Rates Soar on Tight Capacity
  • Georgia Ports' Container Volume Jumps Again
  • Obama Taps Shipper Lawyer as USDA Counsel
  • Damco Appoints Middle East Executive
  • APL Promotes Two Liner Executives
  • DP World Postpones London Listing
  • NOL to Issue Notes to Raise $1.5 Billion
  • Putting an 'Estoppel' to Double Payments
  • Hub Braces Intermodal Market
  • ABF Leads the Way in Driver Pay
  • Chips Ahoy!
  • Yuan Floats
  • COGSA Trumps Carmack
  • Senators Fight Broker Scams
  • DOT's Principled Planning
  • 10+2 Adds Up
  • California Republicans Offer Gloomy Port Forecast
  • Rush to the Shipping Peak

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Agility legal battles continue
  • G20 agrees on deficit cuts
  • Transnet secures USD400 million loan
  • Ennore box terminal project awarded to Grup TCB-led consortium
  • Somali pirates strike again

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Technip tackles $6bn bribery bind
    Nigerian LNG corruption suits squashed as French offshore giant forks over $338m to US authorities.
  • FreeSeas' summer sampler
    Uncertain summer still warm in Greece as Ion Varouxakis-led FreeSeas charters seven in series of bulker fixtures.
  • Fredriksen nibbles on Northern
    Tycoon's investment arm grabs another heaping helping of US-based drillship owner while daughter Cecilie holds the helm.
  • Gulf Tiger bears teeth in battle
    Private equity-backed offshore outfit fights to reclaim PSV newbuilding lost amid Louisiana legal bout.
  • KOTC inks order for LR2 tankers
    Korean yard wins $140m contract for two aframaxes as KOTC pumps up fleet renewal.
  • ADNOC kills off Penguin pair
    Oil company pulls plug on two completed newbuildings at Singapore's Penguin International.
  • Dry-bulk to 'face the music'
    Owners may come to regret the latest ordering spree as new contracts start to outflank deliveries, Arctic Securities says.
  • US flag limps into grey
    New Paris MOU information shows US flag shoved off white list while Panama turns its back on black.
  • Stena rig scores Norwegian replay
    Scottish drilling arm of Swedish shipping clan to pocket $437m as Statoil signs on the dotted line.
  • Noble in $2.2bn drill deal
    Frontier Drilling taken over by Swiss player Noble Corp with long-term Shell contracts sealed.
  • Proposals aplenty for next Power 100
    Readers have lots of suggestions about the movers and shakers who deserve a place in TradeWinds Power 100 list.
  • Yangzijiang buys Yangtze yard
    Ren Yuanlin-led shipbuilder takes majority holding in China's Jiangsu Changbo.
  • CECO smiling after loan repayments
    Oslo-listed owner triggers long-term bank deals after handing nearly $70m to creditors.
  • Gulftainer on the climb
    UAE ports operator expects double-digit growth in container volumes this year as markets recover.
  • Royal call for Mission money
    Princess Anne asks shipping industry to dig deep to help seafarers' charity expand its activities.
  • Bourbon splashes $1bn in China
    Chinese yard Sinopacific chalks up 62 vessel order from French offshore heavyweight, president says.
  • Box swap breakthrough
    Derivatives broker executes maiden cleared container trade between Kerry Logistics and Credit Suisse.
  • Brace cut from STX bulker order
    South Korean yard sees newbuilding sextet sliced to four by compatriot owner.
  • Get a move on, shippers urge
    Asian exporters call for container lines to speed up ships to combat box shortage.
  • Solvtrans pays off bond issue
    Norwegian wellboat player borrows NOK 100m to lower annual interest payments.
  • China offers scrap subsidies
    Domestic owners could bag $220 per ton to demolish old single-skinned tankers and other cargoships.
  • Speedy turn blamed for smash
    UK operator Wightlink urged to be vigilant after ro-ro hit dock at Portsmouth.
  • Indian port deal sealed
    Spanish, UK and Indian consortium win $311m deal to build container terminal at Ennore port.
  • Singapore tanker hijacked
    Hopes for seizure-free summer dashed as new Singapore-flagged chemical tanker taken in Gulf of Aden.
  • India probes arms on Greek ro-ro
    Aegean Glory held at Calcutta as authorities launch anti terrorism probe over military cargo documentary irregularities.
  • Bergen bags $50m from bonds
    Norwegian shipbuilder completes bond issue to refinance existing debt.
  • Seaspan's Shanghai surprise
    Boxship owner's boss Gerry Wang says company would consider Chinese listing if bourse opened to overseas firms.
  • Cuban cargo volumes plunge
    Ports handled 60% less cargo in 2009 as imports were slashed to balance the books.
  • German ship gets green light
    Cyprus allows suspected 'arms' ship to sail as explosives destined for Sudanese mining firm.
  • PST picks up capesizes
    PIL-linked shipping trust diversifies asset class and widens charter base with bulker resale buys.
  • DP World shelves London float
    Port group postpones dual listing plan while it finds an 'acceptable system' to support the move.
  • NOL readies $1.5bn note sale
    Singaporean liner giant to use proceeds from proposed sale for 'general corporate purposes'.
  • Tanker Pac orders LR1s
    Singapore-based shipowner heads to South Korea's STX Shipbuilding for sextet of newbuildings.
  • CSCL imposes box surcharge
    Chinese line introduces transpacific rate hike to compensate for shortage of containers as demand recovers.
  • Oman sticks with Austal
    Option to extend fast ferry specialist's deal to maintain Middle East operator's fleet is exercised.
  • Myanmar steps up shipbuilding
    Yangon shipyard drawing on neighbours' expertise to construct 10,000-gt cargoship.
  • Abbot Point thinking big
    Asian demand spurs Australian coal port's plan to become biggest in the world.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Brussels Airlines adds 4 West Africa routes
  • YRCW sells controlling stake in YRC Logistics
  • Intermodal volume hits 19-month high
  • Truck tonnage slowed in May
  • China prime for U.S. beef exports?
  • U.S. government: Agility still overbills
  • U.S. Senate approves Pistole as TSA chief
  • Kuehne + Nagel service targets wine, spirits
  • Houston forwarder settles antiboycott charges
  • Thompson new executive for Damco Mideast
  • N.Y.-N.J. buys land near Global Terminal
  • Senior VP for Ceres Canada terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Statoil contracts Stena rig for new mission
    Statoil has signed a three-year contract with Stena Drilling for hire of the Stena Don drilling rig, the unit will operate on the Norwegian continental shelf. The contract is
  • Tanker hijacked off Somalia
    Pirates have taken control of the tanker Golden Blessing 90 nautical miles off the northern Somali coast. The vessel has a crew of 19 Chinese citizens; there are no reports
  • Sweden takes the helm at Helcom
    On July 1, Sweden will assume the rotating chairmanship of the Helsinki Commission, Helcom, for the next two years. The Swedish Government has nominated Ms. Gabriella Lindholm as Chairlady of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2010
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Bunkering expected to continue in Piraeus, despite strike.
  • T&T Marine Salvage sign oil spill response agreement
    Protecting Guam, Saipan and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, meeting the requirements of OPA 90.
  • Fujairah prices see firm start to the week
    Middle East hub sees strong gains.
  • 'Renewed optimism' in shipping tempered by caution
    Survey shows growing confidence, but rising fuel and operating costs cause concerns.
  • Shippers clash with operators over slow steaming
    Shipping lines facing more pressure to suspend slow steaming.
  • Curoil expands low sulphur product line
    Now offering MGO with 0.05% sulphur in addition to its regular 0.5% sulphur product.
  • Bunker supplier awarded environmental certificate
    Environmental management system for its bunker tankers commended for ability to limit wastes and emissions.
  • Arbitrage volumes to fall in July
    Fewer fuel oil cargoes heading for Singapore than traders had forecast.
  • Prices at key ports start week firm
    Demand good in Hong Kong but delivery schedule 'tight'.
  • Philippines government proposal could increase cost of bunkers
    Local traders say any impact would be felt only in the domestic market.
  • Indian refiners offer July cargoes
    IOC offering 380 cSt cargo while Essar is offering one 180 cSt parcel.
  • Singapore bunker players see 'no demand' for 1.00% LSFO
    Only two out of the 20 top suppliers are offering 1.00% LSFO, according to a Bunkerworld survey.

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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
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- 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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