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November 24, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SSF goes bespoke to gain bigger following
    MORE shipbrokers will get a shot at using the Singapore Ship Sale Form (SSF), as it goes bespoke on a website widely used by the community.
  • Tanker surplus in the Persian Gulf grows
    An oversupply of supertankers competing to load two million barrel cargoes of oil at Persian Gulf ports has risen, a survey showed.
  • UGC, investment group sign deal to build grain terminal
    Russia's state grain trader, the United Grain Co (UGC), and investment group Summa said on Tuesday they had signed a deal to build a new grain export terminal on the Pacific cost with a capacity of five million tonnes per year.
  • Vale's US$2.3b China ore ships bet goes awry

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk ups rates and peak season surcharges for services from Far East
  • MSC cuts Asia-Europe capacity, changes 13,000-TEUers for 5,000-TEU ships
  • Hutchison deploys environmental law to block Southampton CT expansion
  • Maersk adds fresh layer of boxes, making 7,450-TEUer into 8,500 TEUer
  • Asia-Australia AADA bunker surcharges rise US$625/TEU December 24
  • Hong Kong Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Singapore Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Beijing-Hangzhou Canal capacity upgrades, becomes 'intelligent'
  • Wuzhou port throughput surpasses 20 million tonnes
  • Chongqing Shipping Exchange completes US$184 million transaction
  • Westbound tranpac reefer rates up US$300/FEU in Jan to cover repositioning
  • US truck rates to rise 2-3pc ahead of expected 2014-15 downturn: analyst
  • South Carolina Ports continues building projects under existing leadership
  • FedEx speeds up transit from Kyushu, Japan to continental Asia
  • Air China October cargo falls 4.1pc, but up 1.9pc in first nine months
  • Durban's Dube TradePort invests US$1.47 million in dedicated air trucking
  • Continental brings energy hubs closer with daily Houston-Lagos flights
  • Internet sales expected to drive much of FedEx holiday volume

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DAMCO's customer service initiatives appreciated
  • Investment in new MPVs helping Safmarine unlock West African potential
  • LOTS Shipping & Master Shipyard tackle another challenging project
  • Shipping Ministry taking steps to thwart piracy: Vasan
  • Skuld highlights service range & capabilities at seminar
  • New CVO at KPT
  • Pakistan's QICT set to handle mega ships round-the-clock
  • Govt allows 1 mt of sugar exports
  • Rangarajan expects inflation to ease to 7 pc by Q4
  • MACCIA President calls on Maharashtra CM

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • South African new vehicles sales jump in October
    The sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) put in a creditable performance in South Africa in October, with 12,994 units sold, an increase of 16% over the previous October. ...
  • ECS Group on course for a record year
    A strong European performance, expansion into new markets, new customers and contracts extensions are all contributing towards a record year for the ECS Group in 2011. The global c...
  • Air Transat Cargo to publish rates on OAG Cargo application
    Canada's Air Transat Cargo is the latest customer for OAG Cargo's enhanced and upgraded airfreight rates application, which publishes more than 6 six million airfreight rates to mo...
  • New MD for Toll Global Forwarding's German division
    Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Siegfried Nottelmann as managing director Germany. He joined Toll in August, when his company Andree & Wilkerling was acquired by the group...
  • Alstom and city of Belgrade sign rail agreement
    Alstom and Belgrade have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the construction of a new rail transport system. This agreement opens a negotiation period during which the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts positive result
    Hapag-Lloyd achieved an operating result (adjusted ebit) of EUR 36.7 million in Q3. The operating result in the first nine months of the current financial year rose to EUR 78.8 mil...
  • More train drivers and new site for intermodal trains in Switzerland
    MEV Schweiz, a Basel-based Swiss HR service specialist for rail-bound passenger and cargo transport, is again training train drivers to drive cargo trains. After the conclusion of ...
  • First ADR licence for mineral oil tank on Mercedes Unimog
    The Swiss vehicle manufacturer GK Grünenfelder will supply Gredig & Co, based in Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, with the first Mercedes Unimog with an ADR licence for...
  • Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 2)
    Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L...
  • Grimaldi launches Genoa-Valencia service
    The Grimaldi Group has opened a new thrice-weekly ro-ro service between the ports of Genoa and Valencia. The route will be served by the modern ro-ro vessels "Eurocargo Valenc...
  • Volga-Dnepr Group presents aid logistics concept
    A Volga-Dnepr Group delegation presented a new logistics concept in the presence of state and government heads and high-ranking businessmen at an Asia-Pacific economic forum in Hon...
  • DHL cooperates with cooling container specialist CSafe
    DHL Global Forwarding, the airfreight and seafreight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, is expanding its offer for temperature-sensitive shipments. A leasing agreement with the Ohio-...
  • Ceva and Ford expand relationship at new Louisville plant
    The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has won additional business with the Ford Motor Company at the latter's Louisville KY (USA) assembly plant. The new operation will kick off in 201...
  • Weiss Röhlig launches weekly Hamburg-Taiwan service
    Weiss Röhlig, a logistics JV of the logistics providers Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig, has launched a weekly consolidation service between Hamburg and Taiwan, to meet growing demand fo...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • American Club seeks 5 percent premium increase for 2012
  • IHC Merwede appoints Denis Welch CEO for S.E. Asia
  • Design improvements boost Azipod hydrodynamic efficiency
  • First LNG fueled product tanker enters service

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Longview Port Commissioners cut 2012 tax levy by 45 percent
  • Matson plans to increase Hawaii rates, handling charge
  • Hewlett-Packard inks deal to supply cloud for Maersk Line
  • Seattle Port Board passes budget for 2012, finance plan
  • ATA praises DOT decision to ban cellphone use by truckers

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Greece's golden goose needs careful handling
    First signs are that Greece's interim government understands that, while Greek owners have limited exposure to the national crisis, the risk to the economy is greater if the industry is alienated
  • Shipping has limited exposure to Greek risk
    Owners are part of the global commodities scene rather than the Greek economy
  • Middle East VLCC earnings set to be hit by start of holiday season
    Firm spot market expected to dip on reduced chartering during US and Asian celebrations
  • Diana Shipping moves 'closer' to share buyback
    Growth-minded Greece-based owner could consider newbuildings if freight rates drop further
  • UN calls for more naval force as EU Navfor reduces cover
    UN Security Council calls for an international response to Somali pirate threat
  • US debt fears are back on the agenda
    Congressional committee set up to agree ways to cut the $15trn national debt has failed to offer any conclusion
  • Will China lift the world out of the red?
    As many developed countries battle acute economic problems, the importance of Chinese demand is growing even greater
  • Depth of industry's negative sentiment revealed
    Delegates at the Informa Maritime Events London Ship Finance and Investment conference express a predominantly negative view of the next 12 months
  • Maersk and Hamburg Süd to boost joint Asia-South America services
    Delivery of 16 7,500 teu containerships is under way
  • NewLead racks up $7m in arbitration awards over charter spat with TMT
    Greek owner 'confident' of collecting all outstanding cash from Nobu Su vehicle
  • Livanos Group sells ageing VLCC
    Greeks said to have offloaded a 1993-built double-hull tanker while rumours circulate of suezmax resale pair sold from Sungdong yard
  • Don't be driven to distraction
    Officers on the watch can find their heads turned (in the wrong direction) by an abundance of modern gadgets
  • Christmas lights fail to dispel shipping's gloom
    At the Lloyd's List London Ship Finance and Investment Conference, speaker after speaker recounts tales of desperation
  • Tramp boxship owners need better awareness of market competition
    Brokers say owners are giving in too easily to low charter rates
  • Owners urged to take the first step in refinancing talks
    Time is fast running out for failing firms as first boxships are laid up at Hamburg port
  • Australia's booming export trade to China piles up a $2.5bn surplus
    Trade has grown twenty-fivefold since 1990
  • SFI sees profit-share earnings evaporate in weak spot market
    Company to keep close eye on Frontline restructuring
  • Transpacific box rates stay flat
    Drewry benchmark stuck at $1,457 per feu, as lines announce surcharges to Pacific services
  • B+H Ocean Carriers to scrap its share listing
    Michael Hudner's ore-bulk-oil operator joins exodus of New York public companies
  • Goodbye to magic pipe dreams
    A US district court struck a blow for fairness in overturning an indefinite detention called for by US prosecutors
  • Woe in the tanker sector
    Frontline and Torm have given a blunt assessment of their troubles. This is all to the good
  • CMA CGM pushes for rate hikes across multiple routes
    Decision parallels moves by other carriers
  • Strong LNG day rates give Awilco hope for 2012
    Third-quarter loss of $4.6m can be turned around next year, company says
  • Developing countries boost participation in shipping
    Unctad report shows traditional roles of providing seafarers and creating raw materials exports are being left behind
  • S&P withdraws Excel Maritime rating
    Move comes at company's request after stinging downgrade
  • Fesco launches US-Russia service
    New Tacoma to Vladivostok run targets shippers in the oil and gas, mineral and manufacturing industries
  • Third blaze in 18 months hits Dalian oil terminal
    Storage tank fire caused by lightning
  • Hanjin Heavy launches drive for top position among Korean yards
    Yeongdo facility being modernised after settlement of labour dispute

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Sea Star fine calculus revealed
    US PROSECUTORS fined Sea Star $14.2M for price-fixing because they believed a higher penalty would "jeopardise" the company, newly filed court documents reveal
  • American Club raises premiums by 5%
    THE AMERICAN P&I Club today announced a 5% premium increase for policy-year 2012 and reported a substantial gain in its Asian membership
  • MOL box ship, bulker collide
    REPAIRS are being made today to a small bulker that nearly sank after a collision on Germany's River Weser last night
  • GenMar seeks fee blessing
    IF A JUDGE decides not to approve fees attached to Oaktree's new investment in General Maritime, the tanker major's fleet could be liquidated, a new court filing has explained
  • B+O to proceed on NYSE Amex exit
    B+O OCEAN Carriers is moving ahead with plans to exit NYSE Amex to save on administrative costs
  • Iran oil buy boosts Syria
    AN IRANIAN company has lifted 80,000 tonnes of crude this week from Banias port, in what's been described today as a "minor boost" for Syria
  • Ex-Beluga ship sold
    A FORMER Beluga ship was privately sold today in Bremen to project carrier Hansa Heavy Lift, after an auction for the multipurpose vessel was first cancelled
  • Will Diana buy back?
    NYSE-listed Diana Shipping, which is overflowing with cash, signaled today might finally move to buy back its own shares
  • India shares drop on rupee fall
    INDIA'S shipping shares dropped today to another 52-week low in reaction to the rupee's drastic fall against dollar
  • Tanker contagion spreads
    TANKER sector weakness appears to have spread to the newbuilding resale side, Pareto Securities said in Oslo
  • Secondhand market twitching detected
    DRYBULK spot rates are trading in a narrow range, but the secondhand market is becoming more active, shipping analysts said today
  • BVI court steps into Russian fight
    FORMER Russian entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky has had a small legal win in his long-running battle to recover the port assets of his Oslo Marine Group
  • Murchison buys time
    AUSTRALIA'S Murchison Metals today extended its share suspension, as it continues to negotiate the sale of its stake in the A$5.9Bn ($5.74Bn) Oakajee Port & Rail Project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Lowe's Ramps up Inventory Ahead of Holidays
    Lowe's says its inventory in the third quarter was up 5.2 percent year-over-year and the home improvement retailer is "more...
  • JOC's Leach Tours Port of Montreal, Discusses Expansion Plans (Video)
    Peter Leach, senior editor for the Journal of Commerce, shares his impressions after a tour of the Port of Montreal,...
  • Japanese Ship Orders Rise for First Time in Six Months
    Japanese export ship orders grew for the first time in six months in October on a year-on-year basis, rising a...
  • India's Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High
    India had a trade deficit of $19.6 billion in October, the highest in four years, as the pace of export...
  • Iceland's Eimskip Boosts Profit on Traffic Surge
    Eimskip increased third quarter operating profit 7.6 percent year-over-year to $14.85 million, as the Icelandic container shipping and refrigerated...
  • Lufthansa to Cut Cargo Capacity up to 30 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo said it could cut capacity by as much as 30 percent going into 2012 and temporarily ground some...
  • China Cosco Names Jiang President
    China Cosco Holdings named Jiang Li Jun to replace Zhang Liang as president, extending a management shakeup that comes amid...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Maersk Line's increased activity contributes to PTP growth
    According to Maersk Line, its increased activity at Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia has contributed to the port's impressive 15.5% growth in the first 10 months ...
  • Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December
  • Maersk improves Asia/Adriatic connections
    Maersk Line has improved the feeder services that connect with its AE12 schedule between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Adriatic. Three third party services ...
  • Discharging starts of grounded Turkon ship's boxes
    A Turkon Line boxship that grounded on the rocks off the Greek island of Syros on November 9, while en route to Salerno, is having its 791 containers discharged ...
  • WTSA recommends reefer rate increase of USD300/FEU
    Container lines serving the westbound transpacific trade are calling for an across-the-board increase in refrigerated cargo rates, to cover higher equipment and ...
  • LA port to participate in ESI 'clean ship' programme
    The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has announced that it is working with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) to develop incentive strategies to ...
  • ATA index suggests US growth
    The American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.5% in October, after a revised 1.5% gain the previous month, suggesting that the US ...
  • Egyptian turmoil
    Egyptian protesters are continuing to occupy Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today despite an offer from the military to speed up the process of handing over control ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • 'No feast for Frontline'
    Plight of ailing tanker titan prompts comparisons to General Maritime as shares continue to tumble ahead of US holiday.
  • Court names HSH examiner
    Texas attorney picked to investigate HSH Nordbank's attack on Omega Navigation directors.
  • NewLead earns fourth win
    Nasdaq-listed owner lands another blow in fight with TMT over cancelled charters.
  • SFI feels tanker pain
    John Fredriksen company feels Frontline pain as it falls short of analyst expectations.
  • Commander refloated
    Greek salvor frees FGM-managed cargoship after it grounded in rocky shallows.
  • SSY adds FFA front-haul trade
    Shipbroker beefs up freight forwarding business by adding front-haul Europe-to-Asia trade.
  • Diana beats bets
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner unveils $100m buyback as third-quarter gain trumps analyst estimates.
  • Euroseas stretches charter
    Aristides Pittas-led owner ties up handysize containership for another year, but takes a pay cut.
  • New twist on the box
    Shipping containers have many uses, so why not turn them into a phone shop?
  • Maybulk profit slashed
    Kuala Lumpur-listed owner posts slump in earnings as drybulk rates continue slide but tankers bottom out.
  • Tankerska toiling
    Croatian tanker owner falls to big nine-month loss as revenue drops.
  • Bulk a better bet
    Jefferies suggests investors direct their cash into dry-cargo firms as container rates will not spring back quickly.
  • Crew strikes wage deal
    Sri Lankan charterer of Lanka Mahapola to repatriate seafarers after vessel leaves Port Sudan.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled
  • U.S.-flag lakers' cargo up 3.2% in October
  • Diana reports $2.7 million 3Q profit
  • American Club sees creeping extension of shipowner liabilities
  • Alphaliner: No relief in Far East-Europe trade
  • FESCO Russian Pacific Line sails Tacoma

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Chamber of Shipping hails 'standout environmental records'
    Foss' mission to aggressively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions is recognised.
  • Propulsion unit modification improves energy efficiency
    From May to September the vessel witnessed benefits of more than two percent in hydrodynamic efficiency improvement.
  • Markets firming in European hubs
    Rotterdam IFO prices climbing but player says underlying sentiment remains soft.
  • Fujairah up, Durban down
    Avails still limited in South Africa's main port.
  • LNG carrier sees losses widen
    Voyage-related expenses rose, mainly due to bunker consumption related to vessel repositioning.
  • Stena Line examines ECA strategies
    Doubts alternatives to MGO will be ready by 2015, but continues to evaluate cost-effective technology and fuel solutions.
  • 'Alternative fuels' key in reducing emissions
    Challenge is to support 'green initiatives in a sustainable and cost effective manner,' says US maritime official.
  • Wartsila 'strengthens its market position'
    Deal agreed to acquire Hamworthy.
  • Philippine bunker suppliers in compliance with new sulphur limit
    IFOs supplied in Philippine ports have sulphur content of 3.30-3.40% according to test results.
  • Asian bunker prices rising mid-week
    Weak demand in Asian hubs on Wednesday.
  • Wartsila completes Bit Viking's fuel conversion to LNG
    Product tanker, to be operated by Statoil, delivered to Tarbit Shipping in October.
  • South Korean bunker players ready for new sulphur cap
    Most local refiners have commenced offering 3.50% sulphur IFOs.
  • UK-based terminal operator to acquire oil facility in Denmark
    Baltic Oil Terminals PLC to acquire Haahr Tank-Lager A/S for $9.9 million in cash.
  • Singapore port authority issues 3.50% sulphur limit reminder
    Shippers to ensure sulphur content of bunker fuels not above 3.50% from 2012 onwards.
  • Bunkering in Hambantota delayed to next year
    Two to three months before bunkering can start, says SLPA chief engineer.
  • WFS posts Q3 dividend
    Set to pay out dividend on January 6, 2012.

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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
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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