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August 10, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • NOL widens loss, but APL makes first quarterly profit since Q4 2010
  • Zim adds call at Da Chan Bay to its East Med Express eastbound service
  • Court quashes union bid to block APM T Puerto Rico terminal construction
  • Taiwan box volume hits 27-year high despite volatile world economy
  • US west coast port June container volumes up 3pc with imports rising 4pc
  • Depot workers stop hunger strike, end two-week action at MGF Logistique
  • High costs and out-dated management hinder Chinese logistics development
  • China launches ISO standard container shipping from Heilongjiang to Russia
  • US Government canvasses views for freight rate index for agri-exports
  • Aviation layoffs result from US forces withdrawing from Iraq, Afghanistan
  • Oman Air's cargo handling delays at Muscat to increase over Eid holiday
  • AMI brings four air cargo wholesale rate offices into Dallas HQ

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • Boxship lay-ups surge year-on-year
  • Capt. P.V.K. Mohan to grace MALA 2012 as Chief Guest, Pankaj Kumar as Guest of Honour
  • JBS Academys Custom clearance course in Gandhidham on Aug. 11
  • SCI takes delivery of AHTS vessel for offshore services segment
  • Tips on preparation & attempting the exam under Regulation 8 of the CHALR 2004
  • EEPC to hold India Show in Czech Republic
  • Export curbs on sugar, wheat in pipeline
  • India to assist Lanka in setting up SEZ for auto components
  • Round-the-clock Customs operations at select Major Ports, airports from August-end
  • CCEA may notify new SEZ norms by August-end
  • INR turns weak on increased dollar inflow

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • BrasFELS gets $950 million FPSO topsides contracts
  • Bollinger appoints Skip Bowen as VP Government Relations
  • EC plans aid for unemployed Spanish shipbuilding workers
  • GulfMark's BAE newbuilds will be Green DP 2 design
  • DNV students develop Arctic spill response concept
  • Britain's oldest shipping company hauls down its flag

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • Seattle Port Commissioners eye findings of SoDo arena analysis
  • Freight transport index down during month of June
  • Marcon brokers sale of tug SPARTAN SERVICE
  • Everett port board oks sale of Riverside Business Park land
  • Commerce Department releases June international trade report

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • The storm continues for small ships
    Casualties mount in the coastal tramp and shortsea sectors as rates reach unsustainable levels
  • Petrobras tanker charters poised to break record
    Brazil's thirst for fuel boosts state-run company's tanker chartering
  • Nordic praises Orion Tanker pool as suezmax fleet profits
    Suezmaxes secure access to cargoes they might otherwise have missed
  • US crude oil imports edge towards 15-year low
    Asia grows in stature as demand from traditional leading market stagnates
  • North Europe's small recycling yards ride growth in demand for scrap
    Regional owners send shortsea tonnage sailing off into the sunset
  • Clausius Marine files for insolvency
    Hamburg insurance broker was respected as an industry insider
  • A tale of blood and oil
    Greek crude imports highlight country's deepening economic woes
  • Teekay Offshore weighs up FPSO sale offer from parent
    Expansion on track, says Evensen
  • Comment: Raise the Red Ensign
    Despite this week's two bankruptcies, UK shipping is not yet on its knees
  • Port of London hit by fall in crude oil volumes
    Closure of Coryton oil refinery "a big blow", admits PLA chief executive
  • Teekay LNG eyes further expansion
    Strong result stems from joint venture acquisitions of Maersk gas carriers
  • Small Greek owners bear the brunt of business failures
    Petrofin flags new losses for niche players after 44 Greek firms shut down last year
  • Commerzbank forecasts rise in risk provision
    Bank consults its customers as it prepares to exit ship finance
  • Sub-capesize bulker rates could lose $1,000 a day from failed grain crops
    Drought in US and Black Sea region will see exports decrease and employment decline
  • Mission not accomplished
    A seasonal drop in pirate attacks does not mean that shipping can drop its guard
  • Teekay Tankers pledges to find right revenue balance
    Bruce Chan-led subsidiary embarks on managing expanded tanker fleet
  • Teekay loss less than forecast
    Parent company gears up for post-tanker era
  • Cutbacks return Lloyd Fonds to half-year profit
    Results released as VGF data shows sales of shipping funds grind to a halt
  • UK shipping loses two leading players
    Exclusive: Meridian Marine Management wound down as Stephenson Clarke is liquidated
  • Too old to die?
    As Stephenson Clarke calls in the liquidators after 280 years, it is a sad sign of the times
  • India's electricity shutdown highlights growth in gasoil demand
    Powercuts boost demand for generators in positive move for oil imports
  • ABG takes on PSAI after landing India terminal concession
    Business partners jostle for position in key emerging market
  • China Shipping Group separates dry bulk fleet
    One of China's top two owners streamlines business
  • Fresh blitz on cargo safety
    Ports team up with box lines in proactive approach to prevent accidents
  • Somali pirate attacks halted in July
    Monsoon season puts hijackings on hold but 191 seafarers remain captive
  • Kenya serves its harshest sentence yet for piracy
    Twenty-year term more in line with the Seychelles jurisdiction
  • Southernpec challenges Zhenrong plan to buy StorageCo
    Chinese state giants outline rival plans for oil storage terminals
  • Eitzen Chemical hoping for financial salvation
    Steering committee of bank lenders agree in principle to restructuring package

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • German owners exposed by Clausius insolvency
    GERMAN shipowners and KG funds could be facing painful losses because of non-performance of their hull and machinery cover, following a major marine insurance broker's plunge into insolvency
  • OPEC warns on 2013
    CITING considerable economic uncertainty ahead, OPEC today warned that its 2013 forecast for oil demand growth could face a 20% downward revision
  • Studying double-hulls - two decades later
    MARAD has proposed studying the green and economic effects of the IMO's double-hull tanker requirement - nearly two decades after the regime was imposed
  • Pirate attacks hit 5-year nadir
    NO PIRACY incidents have been reported off Somalia in the past month, the first time this has happened in five years, the IMB said
  • Eitzen Chemical hails restructuring plan
    EITZEN Chemical, the Oslo-listed chemical carrier group, said today it has agreed in principle with its lenders on restructuring
  • Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba reverses losses
    CROATIA'S bulker and tanker owner Tankerska Plovidba has reported a dramatic reversal in the first half of 2012, from last year's H1 results

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • Greek Shipowner Euroseas Reports Loss
    Greek container ship and bulk carrier owner Euroseas fell $1.4 million into the red in the second quarter as charter...
  • Celadon Trucking Acquires USA Dry Van Assets
    Celadon Trucking is purchasing a portion of the assets of USA Dry Van of McAllen, Texas, reinforcing its driver pool...
  • Miami Gets Green Light to Expand FTZs
    The U.S. Department of Commerce has accepted the application by the Port of Miami for a Foreign Trade Zone license,...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Volume Down 10.5 Percent in July
    Lufthansa Cargo carried 10.5 percent less freight in July than a year ago as it continued to slash capacity to...
  • Marad to Study Impact of Double Hulls
    The Maritime Administration is seeking a contractor to study the safety, economic and environmental impact of double hulls required on...
  • US Trade Deficit Narrowed in June
    Record exports and declining oil prices narrowed the U.S. trade deficit in June to its lowest level since 2010. ...
  • USPS Pleads for Reform After $5.2 Billion Loss
    The U.S. Postal Service warned Thursday that its loss of $5.2 billion in the third fiscal quarter, a 68 percent...
  • Owner Wants MSC Flaminia Towed to Port
    The owner of the fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia has complained about European nations' refusal to allow the fire-damaged ship...
  • India Proposes Easing of Cabotage Law
    India is planning to relax its cabotage law to allow foreign-owned and operated ships to carry cargo between the country's...
  • Vessel Schedule Reliability Reaches Record High
    Container ships arrived on schedule three-fourths of the time in the second quarter, setting a record for reliability, according to...
  • Chinese Production Growth Hits Three-Year Low
    Pressure intensified on the China to unleash stronger stimulus actions after industrial production growth in July fell to three-year low,...
  • UK's Oldest Shipowner Liquidated
    The UK's oldest shipowner, Stephenson Clarke Shipping, has gone into liquidation after more than 280 years in business. The...
  • India Container Traffic Flat, Total Cargo Slips
    Container throughput at major ports in India remained almost flat year-over-year from April through July, the first four months of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • ISS appoints Martinoia as GM in Brazil
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world's leading providers of maritime services has announced that Capt Mariano Martinoia will serve as its new general ...
  • Chiquita will use more third party carriers
    Charlotte (NC)-based Chiquita Brands, which is a leader producer and shipper of fruit (mainly bananas) and salad produce is to further restructure its supply chain ...
  • Fargo rolls out latest CYMAN
    Leading UK software provider, Fargo Systems is set to launch its latest version of its container yard terminal management software, CYMAN, which has been enhanced ...
  • Containers for sport
    The use of shipping containers for non-cargo carrying activities is clear for all to see. In London's Olympic Park they are centre stage in that they have been ...
  • JAXPORT welcomes Evergreen
    The US, Florida port of JAXPORT has boosted its container business after its TraPac container terminal welcomed the first call by Taiwan ocean carrier Evergreen ...
  • Business confidence in South Africa slumps
    The South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has revealed that its July business confidence index (BCI) fell sharply in July, declining by four percentage ...
  • Boxship idle fleet set to grow
    According to the latest data from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] inactive containerships fell to 241 for 303,321TEU as at August 8 with the largest ship idled ...
  • Rental utilisation levels to remain robust
    At least that is what Philip Brewer, president and chief executive of the world's largest lessor of maritime containers is projecting. Announcing a firm set of ...
  • Somali pirates on the back foot
    Figures released from the International Maritime Bureau [IMO] show that no ship has been fired on, or boarding attempted, in the usually pirate-infested waters ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • Ton Mile's 'tempest'
    Siren from Spring City, Texas causes traffic jam at popular freight trading blog.
  • Hercules splashes cash
    Hercules Offshore has topped off its stake in Luxemburg-based rig operator Discovery Offshore.
  • GLF puts pen to paper
    GulfMark Offshore has firmed up an order to build a pair of platform-supply vessels (PSVs) at BAE Systems in the US.
  • Sophocles sees trough
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is waiting for charter rates to double before it redeploys tonnage on long term charters, according Sophocles Zoullas.
  • TOO closes in on FPSO
    Teekay Offshore Partners appears to be closing in on a deal to purchase a floating production, storage and offloading unit from Teekay Corp.
  • TGP wins bumper deal
    Teekay LNG has secured a bigger payday for one of its LNG tankers.
  • Teekay LNG eyes more
    Teekay LNG Partners is still in the hunt for new opportunities in the LNG business after feeling the full force of its recent expansion in the sector.
  • Teekay Tankers a tad short
    Teekay Tankers slipped to a small loss in the second quarter as earnings from its aframaxes fell away.
  • Teekay tops the Street
    Teekay Corp has turned in a smaller than expected second quarter loss at a time when it has been cutting its direct exposure to the weak tanker market.
  • Grain drain for dry bulk
    Unfavorable weather in the Black Sea is set to hurt grain shipments and further damage the dry-cargo market, RS Platou Markets says.
  • GE rebounds
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has posted improved second quarter earnings thanks to its booming offshore segment.
  • First cut is the deepest
    German finance house Lloyd Fonds says taking a knife to overheads is behind the Hamburg-based company posting a profit for the first half of 2012.
  • Costs to hurt Modec
    A rising repair bill has led Japanese FPSO specialist Modec to slice its half-year profit forecast.
  • Subsea 7 piles it up
    Subsea 7 has well over tripled its second quarter income following the sale of its stake in a joint venture.
  • NOL splits opinion
    NOL's second quarter report has divided opinion in the market.
  • UK's oldest owner sinks
    Tough times in the dry bulk market have led to the demise after 282 years of Stephenson Clarke, the UK's oldest shipowner.
  • Hope for Eitzen Chem
    Eitzen Chemical has penned a preliminary pact which promises to keep the lights on at the Oslo-listed owner for the next couple of years.
  • ESEA dips to red
    Euroseas is eyeing opportunities to add to its fleet in the next 12 months despite the "depressed" state of the market which saw it dip into the red in the second quarter.
  • EGLE comes up short
    Eagle Bulk Shipping of the US failed to shed the red in the second-quarter with results that fell short of Wall Street estimates.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • Trailer Bridge spending $9 million on containers
  • INTTRA and CargoSphere partner on shipping network, rates
    Alliance with NVO-focused CargoSphere is based on integrating ocean schedule and rate information and continues INTTRA's path towards partnership with software vendors in the ocean supply chain sphere
  • PeopleNet launches iPad fleet management app
  • Correction: Grand and New World slow Asia-Med EUM
  • Report: U.S. loses market share in China despite export growth
  • Thermo King deploys temperature control trailer platform
  • Amazon will expand with as many as 18 new DCs
    Web commerce giant signals intent to adjust to changing logistics dynamics with significant expansion of U.S. fulfillment facilities, as it continues on growth path following strong second quarter revenue
  • Ocean schedule reliablity on the up in Q2
  • Pennsylvania highlights benefits of deeper shipping channel
    Federal, state, and local politicians highlight benefits for Philadelphia of dredging Delaware River, with a proposed terminal expansion contingent on taking the channel depth from 40 to 45 feet
  • Typhoon slams eastern China

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 9, 2012
  • Bunker prices stable in Fujairah
    But Suez prices fall double digits.
  • Crew to be questioned after bunker spill
    Cargo ship collided with docking facility.
  • Bunker prices hold steady across Europe
    Rise in European bunker prices slows as markets stay quiet.
  • OPEC revises global estimates
    Japan's continued nuclear shutdown a factor in stronger global demand.
  • Biofuel row divides US legislators
    Armed Services Committee Chairman 'would support efforts' to scrap ban on purchasing alternative fuels.
  • Dry bulk shipowner goes under
    UK shipping company struggled in face of worst downturn.
  • 'Fuel efficient' designs to dominate market
    Focus is on finding designs that consume less fuel, says shipbuilder.
  • CMA CGM's liquidity 'weak', says agency
    Ratings agency will assess company's liquidity position over next three months.
  • Asian bunker markets firm
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at major Asian ports on Thursday.
  • China fuel oil stocks decrease
    Fuel oil inventories at Chinese storage terminals down 7.5% in the week ending August 8.
  • Wilhelmsen posts 'record earnings' for Q2
    Profit surged even as financial expenses increased partly due to bunker hedges expenses.
  • SouthernPec in new pact for Titan's investment firm
    JV to submit proposal to facilitate the continuation of Titan's storage terminal facilities.
  • LNG newbuilds to use electric propulsion technology
    A total 1,105 megawatts of power will be provided to the vessels, says GE.
  • Bunker tanker builder reports higher profit
    Expects to recognise gains from sale of bunker tankers in the second half of the year.
  • Aegean seeks Spanish expansion
    Secures storage facility, set to commence bunkering operations in Barcelona in 2013.

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Rome
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Beijing
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In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
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Washington
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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
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Civitavecchia
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Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ismailia
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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
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Long Beach
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Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
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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
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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
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Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
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Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
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Joy Taurus
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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
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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
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Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
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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
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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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