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August 8, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Winter comes early with 400pc more containerships laid-up than last year
  • Maersk group strategy pays off, getting rates back on track, says CEO
  • Two Nigerian naval guards killed, four foreign workers taken by pirates
  • EU lobby seeks European Commission to thwart 'unfair' China solar trade
  • Kerry Logistics opens new freight offices in Myanmar and Sri Lanka
  • Ten 'dry ports' of Tianjin see 11pc first half container volume growth
  • Suifenhe checkpoint trade value to Russia increases 96pc in first half
  • Logwin opens Fuzhou office as expansion in southern China continues
  • Xiamen Airlines to spend US$3.5 billion to buy 40 Boeing 737-800s
  • Global air freight capacity outpaces demand in June, says IATA report
  • ANA back in black as profit rises 12.5pc to US$7.6 million, sales up 12pc
  • Air France-KLM quarterly loss widens to US$76.8 million as cargo falls

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • DB Schenker H1 profit & sales up
  • Thaai Container Lines inaugurates corporate office in Chennai
  • Flagging exports push dye units growth downhill
  • Guar gum tops farm export list in 2011-12
  • JBS Academy students visit Port Pipavav
  • Kandla Port called on to develop barge jetties, back-up area for coal handling
  • FTAs mutually beneficial to India & trading partners: Siddharth
  • Montek revises GDP growth to 6 pc in FY13
  • Fieo, BIMT launch Diploma in Foreign Trade

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Crowley's Harland testifies on USCG Arctic presence
  • Excelerate Energy orders eight FSRUs from DSME
  • Meyer Werft prepares to float out next Celebrity cruise ship
  • Essberger signs 35 vessel broadband deal with Telemar
  • Rand Logistics reports first quarter results
  • Keppel firms up $4.1 billion order for Petrobras semis

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • TOTE gains Coast Guard nod for Emissions Control Area waiver
  • TSA reaches tentative deal with government employees union
  • Port of Newport event to celebrate NOAA anniversary
  • Coast Guard suspends search for man who fell overboard in Columbia
  • Port of Camas-Washougal selling park passes, hunting/fishing licenses

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • OSG share price surges in New York
    Thomas Coleman buys 100,000 shares for $582,000
  • Chinese steel output to fall this year
    Reduced steel production could hurt capesize market
  • Stena Line's North Sea route grows but passenger numbers dip
    Ferry operator expects market to remain volatile to year-end
  • Baltic Sea aframax spot market earnings drop below zero
    Further Primorsk maintenance hits rates and fuel cargoes are a risky alternative
  • Port planning requires strategic approach
    Integrated ports policy essential to bring together issues relating to transport, environment and skills
  • The art of patience
    Taiwan's box lines play the waiting game well
  • IG antitrust probe misplaced and mistimed, says broker
    Investigation concludes that IG agreement does not need to change
  • Eagle Ocean's fixed-premium P&I facility tops early predictions
    Steamship Mutual also reports small investment return
  • Drewry highlights uneven growth in box equipment
    Price outlook stable for two years, says annual container census report
  • Panamax dry bulk FFA volumes hit three-year weekly low
    Miserable physical market dampens derivatives trade
  • Greeks maintain midsummer boxship appetite
    Numerous owners scouring the market for bargains, according to brokers
  • MSC Flaminia is all at sea as shipmanagers plead for safe berth
    Boxship needs shelter so firefighters can determine the cause of the blaze
  • Textainer and SeaCube enjoy record results
    Container lessors see second-quarter rises as customers avoid buying boxes
  • Zhejiang Provincial Energy to seize control of Ningbo Marine
    Chinese cargo owner builds up shipping capacity
  • Analysis: Willing, yes. Ready? No
    China's shipyards will struggle to fulfil the government's LNG transport goals
  • Owners squeezed out of China's 60- vessel LNG carrier push
    Southeast Asian demand is a more attractive proposition for owners carrying LNG
  • Quality counts
    Winning and delivering pose very different challenges for China's shipyards
  • As certain as taxes
    Evergreen flags support for the red ensign and its fiscal regime
  • Debt inches up at Nordic American despite steady dividend
    Work has commenced to extend maturity of $500m bank facility
  • APMT steps closer to creating Moin box terminal
    As court rules against lawsuits, terminals operator stays on target for 2016 opening
  • Coscol shipments up 27.5% on year in January-July
    Cosco's multipurpose vessel unit continues rapid expansion, despite industry downturn
  • MSC charters out 13,000 teu newbuilding boxship to CMA CGM
    Alphaliner report suggests the line is struggling to deploy all of its largest vessels
  • Indian ports seek approval to issue tax-free bonds
    JNPT, Mumbai and Ennore need private funding to increase capacity
  • Indian government said to instruct owner to carry Iranian crude
    But Great Eastern insists it has yet to receive notification
  • Safe Bulkers beats sector blues with higher profits
    Greece-based owner looks to new expansion
  • MSC renews bunker surcharges
    Levy to hit up to $910 per teu as carrier seeks to recoup soaring fuel costs
  • Sanko Mineral release is confirmed
    Arrested vessel handed over to charterer Western Bulk Carriers
  • Evergreen to expand UK-flag fleet
    Taiwanese line to register four ships in Britain after securing tonnage tax assurances

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Fire engulfs US refinery
    CHEVRON today confirmed that a major refinery fire in northern California has been "contained", with a worker still being treated for minor injuries
  • NAT trims losses
    NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today reported lower losses than expected and reaffirmed its commitment to its dividend
  • Charters shield Safe Bulkers
    POLYS Hajioannou-chaired Safe Bulkers has navigated the difficult market with high charter coverage and credit access, earning analyst praise today
  • Taken tug turns up
    A PIRATED Malaysian tug and barge have been found berthed at Gensan shipyard in the southern Philippines
  • Sanko ship released in US
    SANKO Steamship has been granted the release of Supramax bulker Sanko Mineral from US arrest
  • Oz miners snap up ships
    CAPESIZES finally are finally showing some life, as Australian miners have raised export activity
  • NOL seen turning profits corner
    NOL PROFITS for 2Q2012 are expected "to improve", driven by higher freight rates and lower bunker costs, DBS Group Research said
  • Speculation drives breaking rise
    MORE SHIPS were sold for demolition last week, but cash buyers and brokers warned that the trend is speculative amid fluctuating steel prices and an unstable rupee
  • MR chartering slows but orderbook grows
    THE NUMBER of timecharter fixtures of at least one year for medium-range product tankers fell sharply last month, with spot rates courting operating expenses, brokers pointed out today
  • Rush deals raise VLGC rates
    A LATE rush to cover LPG cargos for July's last week resulted in VLGC rates returning to a 2012 hig
  • More box ships idled
    THE IDLED box fleet continued to nudge up in the second half of July, with more tonnage expected to be ejected out of liner services in coming weeks
  • MPM profits surge 104%
    SINGAPORE's Marco Polo Marine said today profits for the third quarter ended 30 June climbed 104% year on year to S$8.9M ($7.2M), despite order cancellation and lower ship chartering revenues

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Expeditors' Profit Declines 12 Percent
    Forwarder and logistics provider Expeditors International of Washington reported a 12 percent decline in second quarter net profit as air...
  • Study: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Decline in Shipping
    The average carbon dioxide emissions in the global ocean transportation sector declined nearly 6 percent in 2011 compared to the...
  • OCU-Management Talks Enter Second Week
    Contract negotiations between the Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 and waterfront employers have entered...
  • Container Equipment Fleet Grew 8.5 Percent in 2011
    The container equipment fleet grew more than expected last year even though new ship orders plunged in the second half...
  • Diesel Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Week
    Diesel prices in the U.S. jumped up more than 5 cents for the second time in three weeks, a sign...
  • Salvors Resume Work on MSC Flaminia
    Improved weather allowed firefighters to reboard the stricken container ship MSC Flaminia for the first time in a week to...
  • Profit Slips 0.3 Percent at Kintetsu World Express
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express said its group net profit edged down 0.3 percent year-over-year to $30.42...
  • Textainer Posts Second Quarter Profit
    Container lessor Textainer Group reported a 10.5 percent rise in adjusted net income in the second quarter as an expansion...
  • APM Terminals Gets Green Light on Costa Rica Project
    APM Terminals said construction of a container terminal in Costa Rica will start on schedule in 2013 after a court...
  • Sea Cube Income Jumps, Outpacing Revenue Growth
    Sea Cube's adjusted net income jumped 26 percent in the second quarter from a year ago to $13.3 million, outpacing...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • London 2012 Oranje base served by Hutton's
  • Hoyer to buy additional gas tank containers
    Hamburg-based Hoyer, the specialist provider of bulk and tank container logistics services, is investing about EUR8(USD10 million) to buy several hundred additional ...
  • Softship expands its North American operations
    Softship, a leading provider of software for the global liner shipping and maritime agency sectors has expanded its North American operations by opening a new office ...
  • ILA contract talks move forward
    The issue of wages is likely to be discussed at the next US East Coast port labour contract negotiations, which are slated to take place later this month.A statement ...
  • US Q2 intermodal volumes hit heights not seen since 2008
    International rail growth accelerated during Q2 2012, posting its best quarterly result in a year and improving from Q1's 2.9% increase, according to the Intermodal ...
  • SPA plans port upgrades
    The Saudi Ports Authority (SPA) has announced a new round of capital expenditure for the country's ports with Dammam, the largest container-handling complex on ...
  • NB 'holding up well' in Europe: expanding into Indian market
    French transport and logistics group, Norbert Dentressangle [NB] said that it was 'holding up well in a flat economy' as it posted its interim results.Revenue growth ...
  • MSC Flaminia: still looking for refuge

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Hajioannou says take it slow
  • Excelerate returns to DSME
    Excelerate Energy has firmed up options to construct up to eight floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.
  • SwissMarine keeps time
    SwissMarine has added another capesize bulker to its chartered fleet, it is claimed.
  • Safe to strike
    Credit Suisse tips Polys Hajioannou-led owner to add to its newbuilding tally.
  • Princess sued over dad's death
  • Rongsheng on a run
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries' shares gained some traction today to recover a little of the ground lost following news of an insider dealing probe involving its chairman
  • Courage makes cape return
    Courage Marine has made a return to the capesize market and pocketed a couple of million dollars in the process.
  • Greeks bin bulkers
    Greek owners were at the head of the line in scrapping ageing dry-cargo tonnage this week.
  • Prosafe pockets $55m
    Prosafe has agreed to sell one of its accommodation jack-up rigs to a South East Asia buyer.
  • NAT beats Q2 bets
    Nordic American Tankers has kept its dividend unchecked after turning in a smaller than expected loss in the second quarter.
  • Hornbeck seeks funds
    Hornbeck Offshore Services is plotting a huge fundraiser a week after posting a drop in second quarter numbers.
  • WW should buy new
    Wilh Wilhelmsen should follow its rivals into the newbuiliding arena given the favourable state of the car carrier market, a leading analyst says.
  • Profits jump at SeaCube
    Joseph Kwok-led container leasing outfit sees numbers up as well as payout to investors.
  • Sanko supramax free
    Sanko Steamship has welcomed the release of one of its bulkers detained in the US by a string of creditors.
  • OCBC ups Marco Polo
    OCBC Investment Research has turned bullish on Marco Polo Marine after it posted "better-than-expected" results.
  • Dutch in canal study
    A Dutch consortium has won a contract to conduct a pre-feasibility study into the construction of a canal through Nicaragua.
  • Hijacked tug recovered
    A tug hijacked off the Philippines has been recovered, but six suspects aboard the vessel managed to escape.
  • Safe holds steady

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • State report critical of Port of Houston Authority
    It recommends "bringing predictability, accountability, and a larger view to the (port) commission's governing structure by specifying clear appointment terms and term limits," and adding a governor-appointed board member.
  • Xpress, M-O partner on cross-border service
    M-O will carry freight across the Canada/U.S. border, while U.S. Xpress will be responsible for Mexico/U.S. border crossings. The border crossings served through the partnership are Buffalo/Niagara and Detroit/Windsor.
  • CMA CGM raising U.S. reefer export rates
  • Domestic intermodal volume up 12% in 2Q
  • Zim adds 2nd Da Chan call on Asia-Med loop
  • Costa Rica court rules in favor of APM Terminals
  • DOT grant for Cincinnati/N. Kentucky airport runway
  • Air France KLM July cargo volume drops
  • XPO announces Q2 results, acquisition
  • Cargotec joins zero-emission terminal demonstration
  • NRS picks VeriWise for real-time visibility
  • Centerbridge investment group buys Cardinal Logistics
  • Fidelity installs RF system at WUT
  • CBP's Trade Symposium rescheduled for late October
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has postponed its East Coast Trade Symposium until Oct. 29-30 to maximize participation. The event, to be held in Washington, was previously scheduled for Sept. 27-28.
  • Gibson reaches agreement on Lacey Act violations
    The guitar maker on Monday entered into a criminal enforcement agreement to resolve a U.S. investigation into allegations that it illegally imported ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India.
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. trade delegation arrives in S. Africa
  • Shelat named WFS' VP cargo terminals in NA

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Japan wants clarity from Russia over Arctic route
    Japanese government wants to attend Arctic Ocean Conference.
  • Prices climb in Fujairah hub
    Main fuel grade jumps by $9 a tonne while South African ports also showed gains.
  • Brent's status fades as supply wanes
    September futures contract trades against October was $1.55, up from $1.00 a week ago.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm
    Prices up in Rotterdam with August 10 earliest for delivery.
  • 'Indispensable' for credit risk managers 'to be up to speed'
    Leading credit risk analyst says need for bunker suppliers to manage risk 'remains acute'.
  • First of two green bulkers delivered
    Ship meets EC directives on port SOX emissions.
  • Carbon emissions from container lines 'falling'
    Average CO2 emissions for major shipping lanes 'down by nearly 6%'.
  • Curoil appoints new managing director
    Lasten wants to 'increase the frequency of contact' with clients and business partners.
  • Bunker prices climb at Asian port hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuels at key Asian ports largely fine on Tuesday.
  • Liner company renews bunker surcharge
    General increase joins bunker surcharges on several routes.
  • New bunker tanker for CEPSA Panama
    Ability to carry up to four different products provides 'great versatility in everyday operations'.
  • O.W. Bunker expands US operation
    'Critical time' for shipping industry with implementation of North American ECA, says US branch manager.
  • IOCL expands product offering at Chennai
    The refiner is now offering bonded 380 cSt bunker fuel at the port.
  • Singapore-listed firm doubles quarterly profits
    Marco Polo Marine notes 'strong start' for its bunkering joint venture with Marine Tankers Holdings.
  • WFS signs acquisition agreement
    Acquisition will further expand its presence in the branded wholesale market, says CEO Michael Kasbar.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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