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October 11, 2012

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Port Tracker: US October box imports to rise 9.9pc as stores stock up APL Logistics dives into Chinese interior with Beijing APLL-Zhiqin buyout IMF sees slower global growth unless US and Europe fix their economies Savannah posts 13.8pc hike in August containers, overall cargo up 5.6pc Hong Kong ferry crash commission of inquiry has set terms of reference Shanghai port cluster's shipping lines now extend services to 180 nations Hong Kong load limits on trains to stop couriers 'only upset passengers' APM T Terminals to start building Peruvian box shop for 2014 opening CEVA Logistics CEO Pattullo retires, chairman Schlanger to take over Samoa buys all of Pacific Forum Line as partner nations unload shares Study of Connecticut ports sees no need to built a container terminal Russia's Volga-Dnepr supports 6-day Silk Way Rally 2012 motor race Hong Kong International Airport voted 'Best Airport' for 10th time UAL's September performance deteriorates with sales falling 2.1pc

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Britannia holds technical seminar in Mumbai Econship bags 'Asia Pacific Brands Award' Govt support sought to lift Indian shipping ICS against separate award for 'environmental salvage' INTTRA upgrades its multi-carrier OceanSchedules solution Ennore Port presents 4th dividend cheque to Shipping Minister KoPT claims to have resolved standoff over cargo handling at Haldia Govt may allow overseas retailers to sell imported food items Govt may reduce timeframe for meeting export obligations INR declines sharply to below 53 on heavy dollar demand

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
JAL to reduce China operations Due to on-going political tension between Japan and China, Japan Airlines (JAL) is reducing its services to China from today (10 October), probably until 17 November 2012. The Osak... Freightliner smashes rail volumes at Tilbury Freightliner, a prominent UK-based rail freight operator, recently achieved a new daily throughput record of 481 containers handled in Tilbury (UK). The company has a market share ... Kombiverkehr launches new direct trains to Spain The Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is launching a new direct train service between Germany and Spain. The trail-blazing connection will start on... Norbert Dentressangle adds fizz to Villa Soft Drinks distribution The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle has joined forces with Villa Soft Drinks to support the company's distribution and storage of soft drinks and fruit juices across ... Menlo Worldwide Logistics introduces Carbon Net Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has introduced Carbon Net, a carbon management technology that gives the service provider the ability to ... Paki Logistics' 1.4 display pallet wins German Packaging Award 2012 The German Packaging Award's jury gave this year's prize to Paki Logistics' 1.4 display pallet. The new pallet, which is compatible with existing display pallets, can be stacked in... Denmark: steep increase in diesel theft The number of diesel thefts increased by 40% in Denmark between 2007 and 2011, and this upward trend is continuing this year, according to the Danish trade association for road hau... PDL to start new Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Ocean service Pacific Direct Line (PDL), in cooperation with Neptune Pacific Line, is starting a new service with the 9,000 dwt "Danny Rose" which will depart every 36 days on average ... Interim chief financial officer for TNT TNT Express, which is on the brink of being taken over by its US-based rival UPS, has appointed Jeroen Seyger as its new interim chief financial officer. In addition to the CFO res... Record month for AirBridgeCargo's vehicle movements September 2012 was a record month for the carriage of motor cars by Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC). After the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012 closed its doors, t... Qatar Airways to join Oneworld alliance Qatar Airways is to join Oneworld, adding one of the world's fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world's leading quality airline alliance. After days of rumours, ... Denver International Airport gets new communications director Denver international airport (DIA) aviation manager, Kim Day, has named Amy Bourgeron, a seasoned communications and management professional and current executive communications di...

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Nam Cheong sells two build-for-stock PSV newbuilds Intertanko's Katharina Stanzel voted WISTA Personality of the... Hornbeck awards Bollinger contract to stretch six OSVs Damen Shipyards to build new generation SAR vessel Meyer Werft delivers Celebrity Reflection Siemens tests powerful wind turbine Siem Offshore declares options for OSCVs at STX OSV Keppel O&M makes leadership appointments Low sulfur fuel capacity increased in Colombian port

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Panama Canal sets high mark for total tonnage during 2012 New Cai Lan container terminal hits 32 box moves per hour mark Inchcape Shipping Services taps new Chief Commercial Officer Delta/Alaska plan to boost service menu from Sea-Tac Diana Shipping inks deal to purchase Post-Panamax ship

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Credit managers reborn Risk metrics have cemented the function's position as a science, not an art Obama sanctions order targets US firms' foreign subsidiaries Spotlight falls on overseas ventures and the banks that handle their business with Iran A risk too far Why build larger and more expensive vessels without the insurance to back them up? Maersk withdrawal ramps up pressure on Iran But exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows that Asian box carriers still call at country's ports Fixtures planned for up to five post-panamax boxships Impending deals could reactivate sluggish charter market CSC Phoenix denies restructuring talks after surge in share price Chinese state-owned conglomerates will help listed units cut losses, say equity investors Nam Cheong and STX OSV win offshore deals Singapore shipbuilders to build platform supply and subsea construction vessels Consistent global standard for armed guards will be hard to achieve Industry voices misgivings over ISO Shift in pirate attacks may require new Listed Area boundaries Insurers urged to reflect fall in Indian Ocean attacks and rise in incidents off West Africa London Gateway woos Asia cargo owners Chief executive of project opening in late 2013 goes on the stump in China MSC Flaminia seafarer dies in hospital Burns victim, 41, succumbs to his injuries three months after deadly blaze Prokopiou group swoops on cancelled bulkers in China Owner's $140m deal signals one of the largest distressed asset plays yet seen Chinese charters inject life into VLCC spot market Asian giant returns from Golden Week holiday to fix a slew of ships Watching the defectors London Gateway's interest in Asian cargo owners signals competitive battle ahead Between the lines When China's transport ministry makes a statement, the subtext speaks volumes NRF forecasts 10% October rise in US inbound box volumes Retailers anticipate seasonal growth ahead of decision on east coast dock strike Damco buys Pacific Network Global Logistics Acquisition of freight forwarder enlarges Maersk arm presence in Asia and China SCI to take Irano-Hind suezmax Hyundai refuses to deliver to IRISL due to sanctions ITF warns of 'uncertain' outlook for global freight prospects Latest data shows stagnant air and sea freight trade Maersk halts feeder service to Iran Danish boxline giant says small cargo is not worth the risk to its EU and US business Sinopec finalises plan for Batam oil terminal Chinese oil major to build 2.6m cu m oil storage and blending site in Indonesia Ship efficiency indices are misleading gimmicks The Rightship/CWR formulae fail to resolve some important issues Shipping needs to put MRV into practice Monitoring, Reporting, Verification system on emissions will become a reality Banks should bite the bullet on writedowns Uncertainty over market recovery raises questions about ship values and debt levels Höegh LNG pays $270m for the fourth FSRU at HHI Oslo-listed gas player may build a fifth on bullish LNG market No haste in expanding China's private shipping sector, according to MOT Chinese authorities' call sets out a long-term goal but will offer no guides for practice Container industry woes self-inflicted, Boston Consulting argues Sector must ditch 'misguided' management strategies and show some discipline

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Gazprom, KOGAS sign new LNG supply deal GAZPROM'S Asian trading unit has signed a gas S&P deal with South Korea's KOGAS for up to 1M tonnes of LNG per year for 2013-14, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Shuvalov: thumbs down on Sechin port bid RUSSIA'S privatisation tsar has said the Kremlin has decided to bar Rosneft from buying into Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co. OPEC again cuts back oil demand outlook OPEC TODAY yet again pared its global oil demand outlooks for both 2012 and 2013 Diana fleet grows more SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping, viewed by analysts as a cash-rich consolidator, said today it is acquiring another bulker More Nordcapital ships running out of cash HAMBURG KG house Nordcapital is seeking further debt moratoriums for one-ship companies in an attempt to avert insolvencies or fire sales of these box ships Draft European spill proposal advances A DRAFT law aimed at keeping the EU from falling victim to a Deepwater Horizon-like spill has advanced in the European Parliament 34% of excess yard capacity seen in 2013 SHARP drops in newbuilding contracts, combined with recent sharp increases in yard capacity, will lead to a 34% excess in capacity next year, shipping bank has warned Box sector headwinds rise BOX SHIP rates could feel heightened pressure and lay-ups could escalate throughout 2013, Wells Fargo analyst Michael Webber warned today Tanker demotion S&P seen turning round STAND BY for a surge in demolition sales of tankers, a bank and a broker have warned ICS attacks green salvage 'extras' proposal THE ICS has warned it will oppose a proposal to give salvors separate payments for 'environmental salvage' work 50% rise warned for Russia's fruit prices RUSSIAN fruit prices will rise about 50% year on year this winter because of Maersk's reefer rate increase, Moscow and St Petersburg importers warned today Two-tier tanker sector warned TIGHTER environmental regulations on mainstream routes might lead to a two-tier tanker market, a leading tanker broker has warned Malaysia shipping less palm oil to China MALAYSIAN palm oil exports to China dropped again in September as prices of healthier soybean oil became more competitive Market digests Saudi VLGC rate rise FREIGHT rates to ship LPG from the Gulf to the Far East remain under pressure as the market digests SAUDI ARAMCO's higher contract prices for October Japan draws down on crude JAPAN has drawn down on crude oil stocks amassed from March to July, as the country consumed more of the fuel amid a gradual nuclear shutdown

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Rate Equality Sought In Service Contracts A handful of importers in the eastbound Pacific trades sign their annual service contracts during the cold winter months when spot market rates are low and carriers are anxious to lock in cargo commitments for the coming year. More often than not, these "early-bird" signees enjoy below-market freight rates all year...

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Do shippers really want a Rolls Royce service? Maersk Line ceo Soren Skou looked decidedly uncomfortable during his presentation at the Cool Logistics Global Antwerp conference recently. Skou's reefer rate hike ... Damco acquires Oz forwarder Logistics group Damco has signed an agreement to acquire Pacific Network Global Logistics (PacNet) a leading freight forwarder in China and Australia. Damco, the ... RFEA and Satawu talks break up Yesterday's talks between the Road Freight Employers Association (RFEA) and the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) failed to resolve the ... Scorched K Line boxship still at Mumbai anchorage US imports up on the back of holiday retail Import cargo at the US' main retail ports is expected to record a solid year-on-year increase this month - and this ties in with stronger spot rates on ... Jade-Weser-Port signs first regular feeder service The new German deepwater container terminal in Wilhelmshaven has seen the first feeder service commit itself to regular calls, but still waits for its first non-Maersk ... IMF: risks to the global financial economy increased That is the grim conclusion from the latest report by the International Monetary Fund, which said that the eurozone still poses the biggest risk and urged EU leaders ... Maersk withdraws from Iran Ci-eXpress understands that Maersk Line is no longer booking cargo to/from Iran and will in future only maintain a so-called 'dormant presence' in the country. ...

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Three-years to fix Containership rates will remain under pressure for up to three more years, Drewry warns. Nam Cheong scores in Africa Nam Cheong has made further inroads into the growing African market with the sale of another two platform supply vessels. Torm back in the game Torm has returned to the dry-cargo period market for the first time in a year, it is thought. UASC targets Turkey Kuwait-based container line UASC is launching a new loop to Turkey from India, the Middle East and the Red Sea. CSC Phoenix selling down China's CSC Phoenix is selling more ships to subsidiaries to lower costs. Diana Shipping swoops again Diana Shipping is splashing out on another post-panamax resale at Tsuneishi Zhoushan. Siem orders again Siem Offshore has added to its newbuilding tally today by declaring options for a pair of vessels at STX OSV. Sungdong hopeful Korea's Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is in talks for new orders, but an existing agreement for livestock carriers could be revised. Maersk shares retreat AP Moller-Maersk's share price is in reverse after it threw open its doors to analysts and investors for the first time yesterday. Keppel tipped to hit target Investors should not be tempted to jump ship just because Keppel Corp is facing a weaker quarter, an analyst says. SCI takes tanker Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is taking over a tanker newbuilding ordered by its dissolved partnership with IRISL of Iran. Fisher tanker towed A James Fisher tanker needed a tow after breaking down off Scotland. Broker ponders premium Dry-bulk charterers are unlikely to pay more to charter the new breed of eco ships, a leading Greek broker says. Double drop at Platou RS Platou Markets has dimmed its rate forecasts for capesize bulkers and VLCCs. Too many close shaves New Zealand has logged 11 "near misses" involving ships since the Rena disaster a year ago. Sabaro exits Polarcus Sabaro Investments has made a mint after selling its entire stake in Oslo-listed offshore owner Polarcus. Pirates' appeal delayed Pirates convicted in the UAE of hijacking an Adnoc bulker have had their appeal adjourned until next month. India under attack Leading shipowners have attacked India for a lack of proper policy initiatives and called for the government to unlock the hidden growth potential of the country's maritime industry. Siem orders in Norway Siem Offshore has ordered up to two installation support vessels at a yard in Norway in a deal potentially worth $110m. China plots global gain China is offering a helping hand to its domestic owners by laying the groundwork for expansion overseas. Japanese orders shrink Japanese shipyards' orderbooks have contracted by 9.2m gt year-on-year to the end of August. PNSC gas move tipped Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) intend to jointly buy LNG and LPG carriers after signing a COA deal last week. Maersk drops Iran Danish containership giant Maersk Line has scrapped its last port call in Iran to protect business in the US. CarVal sells OSA Goliath Oceanografia has bought a large offshore construction vessel from Cargill-owned investment fund manager CarVal Investors. ASRY to break-up Valor Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) is set to scrap a Stolt chemical tanker damaged in an explosion in March. Colombia to offer LSFO Bunkers International is now supplying low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) from Buena Ventura in Colombia. US imports to rise 10% US container imports are set to see a second consecutive strong month of year-on-year growth, according to an industry analyst. Helix offloads MPCV Helix Energy Solutions Group has sold one of its multi-purpose construction vessels to Ocean Sub Sea Services.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
Castell system improves dock efficiency Unisource's app for freight calculations Dockworker talks continue; shippers worry about surcharges Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) members continue to have concerns about announcements made by many carriers in August and early September that they might impose $800 to $1,000 surcharges. Pattullo to step down as CEVA CEO Pattullo took the reins at CEVA five years ago following Apollo's buyout of the former Eagle Global Logistics, which was combined with its previous acquisition of TNT Logistics to form CEVA. Damco buys Australian forwarder The company said its PacNet acquisition will give it "market leadership positions in retail and lifestyle sectors in Australia and further strengthen its position in air freight from China to Australia." U.S. inbound volume forecast to grow 10% in October Maersk halts Iran calls The line had mostly pulled out of Iran's main ports, such as Bandar Abbas, last year, but called at the North Iranian port of Bushehr on a feeder service. Few positive indicators for liner carriers MSC to hike Europe-to-Asia reefer rates Maersk hiking U.S. East Coast-Oceania rates FedEx's Smith outlines ambitious profit goals Redline's new produce tracing Website Hyundai raising Canada-Asia rates Panama Canal sets new tonnage record Fabricius appointed Damco CFO Intercargo names Platsidakis chairman Inchcape picks new commercial chief USCIB names Wanner technology VP

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OCTOBER 10, 2012
IMO report shows upward creep in global sulphur average Close to 70% of tested distillate fuels would meet 2015 ECA sulphur limit. Suez Canal should become 'logisitics area' Canal represents a 'lost opportunity'. Market holds firm in Fujairah Gains also seen in South African ports. Bunker prices firm across Europe Prices increased by around $20 a tonne in some ports. VTTI could double Fujairah storage Work could start in early 2014. Oman could build 'world's largest crude oil storage facility' Sharpening political tension in the region has increased interest in the project. Charterers urged to move away from inefficient tonnage Cargill praised for making fuel efficiency a factor in their vessel chartering decisions. Two-tier tanker market could open up, says broker Inefficient tonnage would migrate to less regulated routes. Vysotsk terminal sees fuel oil exports rise Other oil products in decline. Beached ships still firmly aground Vessels causing growing concern. Dry bulk charterers 'unlikely to pay more for eco-ships' Savings for dry bulk carriers 'nowhere near' those seen in the container sector. Bunker prices firm mid-week Supplies of bunker fuel were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. New trader joins Dynamic Company is looking to expand operations. Sinopec Zhoushan bonded sales up in September Sales up on the back of higher demand for bunkers from bulk carriers. Chemoil shares jump on Singapore terminal sale Shares of Chemoil jumped to a six-month high at close on Tuesday. Rotterdam, Gothernburg form LNG alliance Ports are aiming to have LNG bunkering infrastructure ready by 2015. French firm refines LNG cargo containment system Developed in response to the improved fuel efficiency and changed operational practice of LNG carriers. LNG articulated tug barge concept approved in princple Dual-fuel vessel will be able to perform LNG bunkering operations, says ABS.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

ASSOCIATIONS

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

Rome

Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards

SHIPPING

In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%

Tokyo

-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe

SHIPPING

The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant

Rome

The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

PORTS

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships

Washington

About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region

SHIPPING

FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules

Washington

Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.

CUSTOMS

The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules

Brussels

Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC

CUSTOMS

EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code

Brussels

CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%

Civitavecchia

Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino

Le Aziende informano

Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last

Geneva

Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases

PORTS

Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal

Barcelona

The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona

ENVIRONMENT

There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out

Rome

The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it

In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports

PORTS

In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports

Lisbon

The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany

SHIPYARDS

The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow

Copenhagen

BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

LOGISTICS

Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector

Milan

Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators

Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign

Rome

A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame

New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland

INFRASTRUCTURE

New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland

Bern

Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan

Genoa

Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

PORTS

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

Riyadh

Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal

Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste

PORTS

Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste

Trieste

A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected

South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US

Seoul

The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen

PORTS

Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed

Rome

Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027

SHIPPING

Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet

Warsaw

If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.

Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025

PORTS

Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025

The Defense

Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy

Rome

All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed

SEAFARERS

A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones

Piraeus

The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras

INDUSTRY

Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba

Milan

The construction of railway lines is also planned

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

SHIPPING

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

Ismailia

Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu

SEAFARERS

IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation

London

The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April

PORTS

Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach

Long Beach

In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded

PORTS

Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators

Milan

Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it

PORTS

Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels

New York

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems

Genoa

A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%

Neuchatel

Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

MARITIME SERVICES

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

Ischia

Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program

Ibiza/Valencia

It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs

PORTS

The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion

Rome

Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network

SHIPYARDS

San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly

La Spezia/Bari

Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed

PORTS

Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee

Genoa

The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies

PORTS

The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved

Ancona

Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd

Genoa

It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary

MARITIME SERVICES

Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes

Turku

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced

Brussels

"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented

SHIPPING

Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia

Milan

"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari

DEFENCE

FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion

Leghorn

Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee

INSURANCE

Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products

SHIPPING

d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million

Luxembourg

They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta

Catania/August

The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)

Algeciras

Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands

Cagliari

The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded

PORTS

Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli

Trieste

Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game

SHIPPING

Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco

Rabat

Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy

COMPANIES

RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship

Helsinki

The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP

The Spice

Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"

PORTS

Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed

Genoa/La Spezia

Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport

Rome

Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices

LAW

Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd

Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry

Rome

The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea

Rome

He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second

PORTS

Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea

Trieste

Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president

PORTS

The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini

Genoa

The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders

LEGISLATION

Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport

Rome

The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle

MEETINGS

The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th

Genoa

Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

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