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July 2, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe spot rates bounce back, up 21.9pc to US$1,888 per TEU
  • ILA sees 'substantial progress' in labour talks with waterfront employers
  • Shipping Corporation of India ups India-Europe rate US$200/TEU July 1
  • Mumbai docker strike delayed till July 9, widespread disruption feared
  • Ex-Canadian National Railway chief takes helm as CEO of Canadian Pacific
  • Manila's ICTSI Berth 6 officially opened by Philippines president
  • International shipping confidence hits highest level since February 2011
  • Kerry Logistics expands Laem Chabang terminal to tap automotive growth
  • MOL (Asia) Ltd promotes from within its own ranks at HK's Asia HQ
  • Singapore transport sector leads all in reporting their eco-activities
  • Japan Airlines to pay US$1.79 million for New Zealand price fixing
  • Implant Sciences' explosive sniffers used in mobile air cargo screening
  • Asia-Pacific air cargo May volume off 5.3pc, declining 5pc year to date

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 1, 2012
  • Transpole boosts Asian expansion with new Shanghai office
  • 17 countries eager to buy Indian wheat
  • Crude oil imports surge 5.8 pc in May y-o-y
  • Final India-EU FTA meet in Nov.: Sharma
  • ICICI Bank, Yes Bank sign pact with Malaysia's Exim Bank
  • India, GCC to ink FTA within a year: CII
  • Spice exports cross $ 2 billion in FY 12
  • Apex court directs GMB to decide fate of contaminated vessel
  • EIA study on Vizhinjam port likely to be wrapped up by June 30
  • Exim India's KPT Special Issue released by Dr P. D. Vaghela
  • GMB's ports & shipping seminar today
  • Nailesh Gandhi appointed Mumbai Port Trustee for 2012-14
  • Parliamentary Committee at Mormugao Port Trust
  • Bombardier to export bogies from Gujarat to Oz
  • CRRI warns of possible drop in rice output
  • Crude oil bill burns up 51 pc of forex earnings: Assocham
  • Fieo wants banks to jack up credit flow
  • Flagging oil prices to benefit India: Report
  • Forex reserves drop to $ 289 bn
  • India's economy has entered into stagflation: Fitch
  • INR at two-week high; best single-session gain in three years
  • INR slide pushes gems, jewellery exports up 6.6 pc in May
  • Pranab makes amends by clearing CST compensation before demitting office
  • ICE Awards 2012 gets bigger & better
  • Raghuram Rajan may step into Kaushik Basus shoes
  • Ahlers varied expertise
  • INTERTRANSPORT GmbH moves road recycler to China
  • Massive project cargo moved by Globalink from Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • Mongolian to start serving Shanghai
    Mongolian Airlines is starting Ulaan Baatar-Shanghai Pudong services on 1 July, offering four weekly flights.
  • BLS Cargo offers new Rotterdam-Switzerland blocktrains
    The Swiss private railfreight operator BLS Cargo has further expanded its position in the intermodal import/export segment, now transporting overseas containers from Rotterdam to ...
  • GOL names Paulo Sergio Kakinoff as new CEO
    The Latin American airline GOL has named Paulo Sergio Kakinoff as its new chief executive officer with effect from 2 July. Kakinoff, who previously worked for Volkswagen and Audi,...
  • New trans-Asian rail container haulage firm to be founded
    The Belarusian, Russian and Kazakh railway corporations are planning to found a joint transport and logistics company to haul containers by rail. The 100% RZD subsidiary RZD Logis...
  • Wabco and Daimler Trucks North America sign agreement
    Wabco Holdings Inc, a leading supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, has entered into a long-term supply agreement with manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Wabc...
  • KLG Lojistik new 24plus partner in Turkey
    24plus logistics network, a German general cargo alliance, has strengthened its services in Turkey by adding the Istanbul-based Turkish company KLG Lojistik as a new partner. Serv...
  • Cuxport handles large wind farm consignments
    The German company Cuxport recently completed another large contract for power plant manufacturer REpower Systems, shipping tower units manufactured by Ambau in Cuxhaven to the Th...
  • New Star Alliance member to expand Panama hub
    Copa Airlines, which joined the Star Alliance last week with its subsidiary Copa Colombia, is planning to expand its Panama City hub this year. Based on a strong economy, ideal geo...
  • First flight from inland China to North America lands in Vancouver
    Vancouver airport welcomed the first direct flight linking North America and China's interior province of Sichuan recently. The inaugural flight of Sichuan Airlines' service betwee...
  • New managing director for APL Logistics Germany
    Jörg Granzow is the new managing director of APL's Hamburg-based national branch APL Logistics Germany, where he succeeded Günther Laumann. Granzow, who will report to Eddy Wouter...
  • Fiege taking over logistics tasks for Tamedia group
    Germany's Greven-based logistics corporation Fiege is adding a Swiss feather to the cap of its European media logistics activities, having signed a deal to take over publications ...
  • Ceva manages exceptional equipment in France
    SCM specialist Ceva Logistics, a leading supply chain management company, has been selected to design and manage the transfer of a 20 m high, 165 t, long-loading tower from a plant...
  • New Wim Bosman branch in Poland
    Wim Bosman opened a new branch office in Katowice early in June. Katowice is in Silesia, one of Poland's fastest-developing economic regions, where the mining, iron and steel, mach...
  • A special load from Bilbao to Israel
    A special load - consisting of eight large suction anchors with up to 14 m diameters and 20 m long, amongst other things - has been sent from the Spanish port of Bilbao to an offsh...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • Surveyor who died in Yemen bomb blast "doubted pirate...
  • Mitsui O.S.K. orders LNG carriers at KHI and MHI
  • Island Offshore orders PSV pair at STX OSV
  • General Dynamics to acquire Earl Industries ship repair and...
  • BAE Systems Mobile shipyard cuts steel for Weeks Marine...
  • Clay Maitland named to Glacier Society board
  • Wärtsilä power solutions ordered for six pipelayers being built...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • Foss Maritime vessels earn Jones F. Devlin awards for 2011
  • Intermodal up, carloads down for weekly rail freight traffic
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines orders pair of new LNG vessels
  • Seattle Port Commission honors airlines for quiet flying
  • APL Logistics taps Granzow as managing director for Germany

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • Struggling dry bulk owners must 'rise to the challenge' of scrapping
    Demolition rates must double, says DVB report
  • US ports aim to bag a bigger Tiger
    Freight projects secure $79m grants from Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, but AAPA wants more
  • Cruise growth boosts European ports
    Destination-led market sees double-digit growth
  • RWG starts first phase of Maasvlakte 2 construction
    DP World to operate Rotterdam hub
  • Fairer valuations could take pressure off brokers
    When brokers value their clients' ships a conflict of interest is unavoidable
  • Stolt Valor finds port of refuge after three months
    Delay in being brought to a safe haven could raise questions over port state willingness to apply IMO guidelines quickly
  • The future we want
    The IMO hosted a well-attended side event on sustainable maritime development at the Rio+20 conference
  • Formosa Plastics' charters for two VLCCs raise doubts over profit
    Rate of $27,500 per day compares with $10,000 operating costs, $122m-$142m shipbuilding bills and further costs to cover financing
  • World Shipping Council slams FMC agri-box index
    Move will compromise service contract confidentiality, say critics
  • HSH Nordbank will stick with ship finance
    Lender dismisses doubts over future for German financing
  • US agrees five-year respite for ballast water system type approval
    But new, stringent national standard remains
  • Sanctions, what sanctions?
    Will those without a US waiver to buy Iranian crude please step forward
  • North America to cut long-haul crude imports by 10%
    Bleak news for tanker owners as key market scales down demand
  • Unions urge government to save Greece's shipyards
    Consolidate or collapse, says labour federation
  • Indonesia eyes Iraq oil import bonanza
    Start-up trade to reach 300,000 bpd by 2018
  • STX OSV to build PSVs for Island Offshore
    Orders boost Singapore-listed yard's strong June orderbook
  • STX Offshore to collaborate with KoGas to develop LNG know-how
    Companies will co-design engineering and maintenance technologies
  • Capesize rates rise mildly, kindling hopes for an improved second half
    Sceptics point to China's still-eroding demand for imports of iron ore, however
  • Aker ASA to grow shipowning business
    Norwegian conglomerate looks for long term charter potential ahead of IPO
  • Keep calm and carry on
    If Commerzbank cannot make shipping pay, how can others?
  • MOL orders two LNG newbuildings
    Kansai Electric takes ships in 20-year deal
  • New EU sanctions apply to all vessels
    Restrictions on Iranian crude extend to bunker stems, warn P&I clubs
  • Should flag states hold vessels' insurance details?
    Researcher 'surprised' by how difficult it was to obtain accurate information about certain vessels' insurance
  • Policing sanctions through insurance will hurt third parties
    Sipri research highlights anti-Iranian strategy's many pitfalls
  • US hands China and Singapore a sanctions waiver
    Exemptions, now numbering 20, come in response to reduced imports of Iranian crude
  • China State Shipbuilding sets up shipping unit in Hong Kong
    State giant seeks to diversify business and spread risks
  • Sabine Pass LNG export plant set for final investment decision in 30 days
    US is relying on approval to provide capacity to export new cargoes
  • Australia LNG export projects raise energy price concerns
    Domestic mining and electricity companies fear supply will be diverted
  • UK and Irish lighthouses seek savings
    Closer co-operation will cut millions in costs

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • Saudis reopen Hormuz bypass oil pipeline
    RIYADH has reopened the Iraqi Pipeline Across Saudi Arabia to bypass the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Brazil's Batista buffeted
    THE PORT, energy and shipbuilding empire of Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista is feeling heightened pressure from an abrupt drop in investor confidence
  • Sietas break-up sealed
    INSOLVENT Hamburg yard Sietas will be sold off in pieces to German and international suitors, the group's insolvency administrator Berthold Brinkmann said
  • Box lines reject US index
    HEDGING risk by using a US government-managed rate index for agriculture exports would violate service contract confidentiality, box lines told Fairplay today
  • US exempts Singapore, China from Iran sanctions
    REDUCTIONS in tanker imports of Iranian crude have earned China and Singapore exemptions from sanctions imposed on Iran by the US
  • Conspiracy seen in surveyor death
    MARINE shipping surveyor David Mockett was probably murdered by a gang trying to hide evidence of a faked pirate attack on a ship, a report has found
  • MOL to order LNG carriers at Japanese yards
    JAPAN'S MOL said today it will order two LNG carriers at compatriot yards Kawasaki HI and Mitsubishi HI
  • German owners shocked by planned cuts
    UNCERTAINTY over government aid for German-flagged vessels is bound to continue following a decision by Berlin this week
  • China to collect green fees
    CHINA has decided to deal with maritime spills by imposing fees on shipping groups, independent of whether they are liable for pollution
  • Box rate concerns rise
    A FALL in spot box rates in June has raised concern about the ability of liners to make peak-season surcharges stick, according to a senior shipping analyst
  • CSD to issue $787M in bonds
    CHINA Shipping Development said today it has received government approval to issue 5Bn yuan ($787M) in bonds later this year
  • Iran offers own oil transport to Seoul
    TEHRAN was reported today to offer transport of oil to South Korea on Iran's own tankers
  • Japan warns on Iran bunkers
    JAPAN'S P&I Club has said it would provide no coverage to members that use bunkers of Iranian origin once EU sanctions take effect on 1 July
  • Keppel, SMM shares backed
    DEUTSCHE Bank Markets Research has repeated its 'buy' ratings for Singapore yards Keppel and Sembcorp Marine

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • Ruling on Portland Port Reefer Work Delayed
    The court-appointed master who is handling a jurisdictional dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the International Brotherhood...
  • Transport Bill Raises Forwarder, Broker Surety Bond Requirement
    The newly-passed surface transportation bill requires freight brokers and forwarders to have a $75,000 surety bond, a mandate that supporters...
  • What the Transport Bill Means for Shippers, Carriers
    The final surface transportation bill passed on Friday, providing victories and disappointments for shippers and freight transportation providers. President Obama...
  • Court Rules NJ Port Drivers Are Contractors
    A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by owner-operator truck drivers who claimed they were illegally misclassified as contractors instead of...
  • FedEx, UPS Could Gain Access to Chinese Domestic Market
    FedEx and UPS could begin domestic delivery in China if the government grants the parcel giants the go-ahead to enter...
  • Carriers Urge FMC to Drop Rate Index Plan
    The Federal Maritime Commission's proposal to create a container rate index for agricultural exports would violate the Ocean Shipping Reform...
  • Canadian Pacific Taps Harrison as CEO, President
    Canadian Pacific Railway has tapped E. Hunter Harrison as CEO and president, following a fierce proxy fight in which an...
  • Zim Adds Halifax Call to Atlantic Service
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services is adding a call at the Port of Halifax in July in its Zim Container Service...
  • 'Substantial Progress' Reported in ILA Negotiations
    Negotiators for the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance have completed two days of negotiations that yielded what...
  • MSC Adds Jacksonville to US-Central America Loop
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. revamped its weekly service between the U.S. and Central America to include Jacksonville's Talleyrand Marine Terminal in...
  • Shipping Corp. of India Hikes India-Europe Rates
    State-owned Shipping Corporation of India will seek a general rate increase on westbound trade from India to Europe and the...
  • Con-way's Stotlar Sees 'Fundamental' Changes in Trucking
    The 2009 recession changed the trucking industry "fundamentally," forcing deep changes in less-than-truckload and truckload operations, Con-way CEO and president...
  • Royal Mail Posts First Profit in Parcels, Letters in Four Years
    Royal Mail turned a profit on its core letters and parcels operations for the first time in four years, easing...
  • Kombiverkehr Boosts Traffic, Revenue Amid Eurozone Crisis
    Kombiverkehr reported revenue of 430 million euros ($542 million) in 2011, up 11.9 percent on the previous year and just...
  • 3PLs See Gains in Reverse Logistics Management
    Once regarded as a necessary evil and a drag on the bottom line, reverse logistics has emerged as a critical...
  • Commentary: Preparing for Capacity Challenges in Mexico
    More and more companies are looking to Mexico as the preferred location for near-sourcing their operations. This trend has gained...
  • Commentary: The Economy's False Positive
    After four years of (mostly) dismal financial performance, the last thing ocean carriers in the trans-Pacific eastbound trade need is...
  • Commentary: TIGER Grants Fall Short for Ports
    The fourth round of TIGER grants announced last week is another example of economic stimulus that is too little, too...
  • APL Restructures Indian Subcontinent-Red Sea Service
    Singapore-based container carrier APL is reorganizing its Subcontinent-Red Sea Express (SRX) Service, effective in July. The changes include new...
  • Encompass to Expand Network in Latin America
    Encompass Global Logistics will further expand its network into low-cost manufacturing centers as outsourcing trends evolve, according to a leading...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • ACP defers its rate hike
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended its planned price hike scheduled for July 1 by three months. The decision follows its review of the many objections ...
  • Southampton gains from rail service improvements
    Southampton's rail traffic has improved significantly since its rail gauge to the UK's Midlands, North West and Scotland was upgraded in April 2011, thus permitting ...
  • WSC urges FMC not to create export index
    The World Shipping Council (WSC) is 'urging' the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) not to create a US export freight rate index and claims that it does ...
  • Transnet to tap international bond markets
    Brian Molefe, ceo of Transnet SOC, South Africa's state-controlled ports, rail and pipelines company, has indicated that he will tap the international debt markets ...
  • South Korea truck strike solved
    A truck strike in South Korea that disrupted the movement of container traffic to and from the country's major ports has been solved after the truckers' union said today ...
  • UAE commits money to Somalia naval force
    The UAE Government has pledged USD1 million to Somalia for the country to upgrade and expand its naval forces and support more effective missions against the pirates ...
  • No relief from Saudi port congestion
    There are increasing fears that current container logjams being experienced in Dammam and Riyadh could worsen during Ramadan which commences on July 20, ...
  • ISS opens office in Puerto Montt
    Inchcape Shipping Services has expanded its operations in Chile by opening a new office in Puerto Montt. Located in the south of the country, the port is an important ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • Stena Weco pens JV
    Ulf Ryder in the driver's seat as Stena Bulk & Weco team up with vegoil giant Golden Agri.
  • "Fraud" behind death
    UK marine expert killed in Yemen for probing Brillante Virtuoso pirate attack.
  • Registry looks south
    Marshall Islands flag joins Brazilian gold rush as offshore action accelerates.
  • Brightoil's bankroll
    Freshly minted loan requires founder and CEO to maintain majority stake.
  • Geden bulker attacked
    Dutch Marines rumble pirates suspected of launching hit on Turkish supramax.
  • Safe sorts Japan loan
    Greek bulker operator turns to JBIC and Citigroup for extra $34m.
  • Shipping escapes shakeup
    Raft of job losses at 3i will only have a limited impact on its maritime activity.
  • Harvest blighted
    Hong Kong-listed bulker owner posts annual loss as revenue shrinks.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • ILA, employers report progress in contract talks
    The dockworkers union said there was progress on issues of automation at marine terminals and jurisdiction over chassis maintenance during talks in Delray Beach, Fla. this week.
  • Maersk slows Flagship loop, adds Qingdao
    Roundtrip voyage time on the TP5 has increased from 35 days to 42 days, and transit times have been increased by a few days in both directions, now taking 22 days between Kobe, Japan and Los Angeles, and 18 days on the return.
  • Explosive cargo sniffers now for rent
  • WSC to FMC: Abandon rate index plans
    The World Shipping Council said the "commission's establishment of a rate index for certain cargoes subject to the Shipping Act would violate the service contract confidentiality provisions of the Act and the commission's own current regulations."
  • MSC's new Jaxport/Central America service
  • Volga-Dnepr adds 5th new IL-76 freighter
  • MOL deploys solar on board car carrier
  • FedEx expands eco-drive to EMEA
  • UTC charged with arms control violations
  • South Carolina to pay for Charleston harbor deepening
    The state legislature Thursday, frustrated by the lack of a federal funding for deepening the Port of Charleston's main navigation channel, set aside an additional $120 million to complete the project without federal help.
  • Jaxport board elects new chairman
  • SAIC provides logistics support to missile program
  • New maps customize to show assets

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 29, 2012
  • USCG to use ISO standard for interpreting sulphur test results
    Decision to use ISO rather than IMO guidelines was made this week, USCG official tells Tacoma conference.
  • Week ends with higher prices
    Demand was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player.
  • LNG as a marine fuel on Canada's West Coast
    'We see that LNG has been successful in Europe and we don't see why it can't be successful in the case of the North America Emission Control Area.'
  • Australian government pushes for marine pollution reduction
    Bill requires vessels to adhere to stringent energy efficiency targets develop energy efficiency management plans.
  • Maritime community prepares for North American ECA
    'The ECA is coming up in 33 days and the industry still isn't clear on what to do in regards to these enforcements.'
  • Hybrid-power car carrier commences service
    The Emerald Ace is designed to achieve zero emissions while in harbour.
  • Prices climb in Fujairah hub
    Small gains as week closes.
  • Tight avails see Rotterdam prices firm
    Hamburg prices steady.
  • Yangtze bunker spill threatens Shanghai reservoir
    Reservoir intake was shut down temporarily.
  • Newbuilds to cut fuel consumption 'by 25%'
    MOL's orders LNG carriers with 'Ultra Steam Turbine Plants' and aerodynamic improvements.
  • Brightoil to boost its crude oil trading team
    Company wants to be key crude oil supplier to private Chinese refineries.
  • Asian bunker markets close week on uncertain note
    Bunker deliveries suspended at Hong Kong due to typhoon.
  • Brightoil's first VLCC to embark on maiden voyage for Singapore
    Brightoil names its first 318,000 dwt VLCC Brightoil Glory.
  • Tropical storm disrupts Hong Kong bunker deliveries
    Typhoon signal number 3 to be hoisted.
  • Fall in bunker prices 'provides some relief' for NOL
    Shipping company 'might even achieve' breakeven for remaining three quarters of 2012, says analyst from Maybank Kim Eng.
  • Japan P&I Club warns members on Iranian bunkers
    'Where it is known that bunkers to be stemmed to a vessel are of Iranian origin, such bunkers should not be loaded.'
  • Singapore authority reminds maritime firms on unilateral sanctions
    Companies should 'make their own assessments' while consulting legal advisers, insurers and P&I Clubs, says MPA.
  • Singapore and China temporarily exempted from Iran oil sanctions
    The countries have 'significantly' reduced the volume of crude oil purchases from Iran, says US secretary of state.

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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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