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July 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM cuts APL link, renews Far East-Red Sea Rex2 with Hanjin, Yang Ming
  • Idle containership fleet increases in size as peak season hopes fade
  • Deep sea tugs sent to quell blaze and retrieve abandoned MSC Flaminia
  • First US-Cuba shipping service in 50 years with the 16-TEU Anna Cecilia
  • Long Beach June volume breaks 2012 record, rising 3.5pc to 280,526 TEU
  • Hong Kong exports increase 1.3pc while imports rise 0.7pc in May
  • International Chamber of Shipping urges EU to allow ship-sharing consortia
  • Chongqing's half-year cargo traffic up 18.8pc to 518 million tonnes
  • Maersk launches its own in-house e-invoicing system called MyFinance
  • Pearl River Delta's Humen first half box volume up 2,795pc to 362,000 TEU
  • Tianjin Port Group to cooperate with Taiwan International Ports
  • Singapore non-oil exports rise 6.8pc in June after 3.2pc May uptick
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port raises funds to finance major expansion works
  • Melbourne container volume increases 7.8pc to 2.58 million TEU in FY12
  • Tons of Rena debris still need to be removed from wreckage site
  • US authorities shift shipping lanes to save whales near San Francisco
  • JN Port must increase box capacity to stay in world's top 30 box ports
  • China's first half air cargo up 4.9pc to 28.7 billion tonnes per kilometre
  • Boeing faces US$13.6 million FAA fines for tardy fuel tank retrofit manuals
  • Troubled US planemakers, Hawker Beechcraft, team up with Chinese firms

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Container Trade Statistics shows volume slowing in May
  • Drewry forecasts higher freight rates for carriers in 2012 & 2013
  • Govt forms committee to scale up PPP mode in inland waterways sector
  • Graduate high flyers welcomed to SRI's legal internship scheme
  • H1 sees $ 6.1 bn invested in second-hand vessels
  • FTA with EU to boost sagging textile exports
  • Ennore Port gains from ban on dusty cargo handling at neighbouring Chennai Port
  • H1 below par for global transport, logistics
  • 4th round of India-Oz FTA talks likely in Aug.
  • India has investment-friendly climate: Sharma
  • INR turns sharply weak after firm start
  • IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.5 pc
  • US fires fresh salvo at Iran with sanctions on tankers, front firms

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • U.S. tanker American Phoenix commissioned by MOTC
  • RFP issued for new Staten Island Ferry design
  • Great Lakes Shipyard completes work on research vessel
  • ClassNK says it will pull out of Iran
  • French company acquires Boatracs
  • AMT sues MARAD over stalled Title XI application
  • HHI to sign $700 million contract for huge spar platform

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Maersk Line reaches deal to Continue Port of Seattle calls
  • Department of Agriculture inks shipping container availability report
  • CSX Corporation releases second quarter numbers
  • Inchcape Shipping warns of increased labor woes in Brazil
  • Change of command ceremony held for Coast Guard cutter MIDGETT

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Wartsila targets offshore and LNG as orders for other segments slide
    Owners are increasingly focusing on greener vessels, driven by legislation, says chief executive
  • Second explosion hits MSC Flaminia
    Rescue operations hindered, with no obvious cause found for initial blast
  • Shipping security firms return fire as UN experts criticise regulation gap
    Private security body rejects damning report arguing regulation will not work without international support
  • Dynacom lands $25,000 per day deal as VLCC spot market collapses
    Brokers forecast rise in period deals which offer owners better returns
  • Capital ratio concern for shipowners
    Loans under threat as European Banking Authority considers making 9% coverage permanent for larger banks
  • India to encourage refinancing of rupee loans in dollars
    Shipping companies among those likely to take advantage
  • Why shipping executives need a return to reality
    Recent statements by some of the top bosses bear little resemblance to what is actually happening in the market
  • Half-baked Alaska
    The state's challenge to the North American ECA won't pass the durability test
  • APT and Blackstone accuse Obama administration of bias against private equity
    UPDATED: APT chief Rob Kurz tells Lloyd's List why he thinks the hold-up in a $340m Title XI application is politically motivated
  • German approves draft law for onboard guards
    Rules governing PMSCs unlikely to be implemented before July 2013
  • Iranian sanctions leave chemical tankers unemployed
    Asian owners charging 'whatever they want' to pick up pariah cargoes
  • CSS unit issues profit warning
    Shanghai-listed machinery maker says first-half profit down 80% on year
  • Maersk Line signs mega-deal for seven post-panamaxes
    Charters arranged with Greek owners Technomar and Embiricos for vessels being built at Hyundai's Samho yard
  • Rising output from Australian miners fails to lift capesize rates
    BHP Billiton defies analysts' expectations in second quarter of 2012
  • Somalia's president shielded top pirate from arrest, says UN report
    Monitoring group slams 'climate of impunity'enjoyed by pirate leaders
  • Do box lines have the backbone to make rates stick?
    Analysts divided over lines' resolve as load factors slip
  • Scrapping is only answer for tankers
    As newbuildings continue to enter service, tanker sector has no option but to remove existing vessels
  • China Shipping Development issues profit warning
    Chinese major unable to escape from overcapacity and expensive bunkers may have to resort to bond issue
  • Going down in history
    Fateful voyage of the Albion revealed in priceless manuscript of captain's letter sent to Lloyd's underwriters in 1810
  • EU and US seaborne trade still below pre-crisis levels
    Figures from the International Transport Forum show the overall picture is 'stagnant'
  • New EU mission will complement Atalanta in fight against piracy
    EUCAP Nestor will focus on maritime capacities of countries in Horn of Africa and training of Somali coast guard
  • Asciano plans $358m Port Botany upgrade
    Introduction of box-handling automation will 'decimate' workforce, says Maritime Union of Australia
  • HHI eyes $1.1bn offshore deals
    South Korean shipbuilding giant in final steps to win two platform orders
  • Titan Petrochemicals reveals buyout offer from Chinese oil trader
    Deal with Guangdong Zhenrong Energy would include provision to buy 11% stake from Warburg Pincus
  • STX OSV secures PSV contract from Troms
    Vessel to be delivered in 2014 to charter by Statoil
  • Rongsheng seeks to extend deadline for Quanchai deal
    China's top private yard reluctant to finalise buyout deal amid weak market conditions

Fairplayweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • IACS chairman sets out priorities
    THE new chairman of IACS, Tom Boardley, has set a top priority for the organisation that it focuses on developing harmonised common structural rules during his year in office
  • APT cries foul over loan lag
    BLACKSTONE-owned APT has filed suit against the US government, alleging that bias against private equity has stalled its loan guarantee application
  • Somalia reportedly shielded pirate boss
    A PIRATE kingpin was given a diplomatic protection by Somalia's president, a Reuters report alleged today
  • Ferry sinks off Zanzibar
    A FERRY carrying at least 250 people in Tanzania reportedly sank today near Zanzibar
  • Nigeria mulls $5Bn fine in tanker-tied spill
    NIGERIA might impose a $5Bn fine against Royal Dutch Shell in connection with a 2011 offshore oil spill, IHS World Markets Energy reported today.509773.timg
  • Helvetia swallows maritime portfolio
    GROUPAMA, one of France's largest marine insurers, said it is selling its maritime underwriting unit to Swiss insurer Helvetia Assurance
  • Euronav runs up $20M in fresh losses
    ANTWERP'S tanker operator Euronav said today it ran up another $20.2M in net losses in the first half of the year
  • Chinese ship to join Russian Arctic flotilla
    A CHINESE icebreaker will for the first time be joining a convoy of 10 Russian cargo ships in transiting westward through the northern Chukchi and Laptev seas
  • Class NK also cuts out Iran
    JAPANESE classification society Class NK confirmed to Fairplay today it will close its Tehran office
  • Vehicle carrier order rise seen by bank
    DNB NOR has told Fairplay that the bank expects more orders for vehicle carrier newbuildings as the supply-demand balance improves
  • NCSP iron ore exports drop 49% in H1
    IRON ORE exports fell 49% in this year's first half year on year for Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • Crude palm oil prices seen ready for rally
    CRUDE palm oil prices are headed for another rally as the El Nino effect and lower soybean production in the US exerts upward pressure on demand
  • Panamaxes lose momentum
    BROKERS cautioned today that rates for Panamax bulkers might be losing momentum

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • NY-NJ Port Expedites Bayonne Bridge Project
    The Bayonne Bridge will have enough clearance by the fall of 2015 to handle larger post-Panamax ships that will start...
  • Maersk to Hike US-Oceania Rates in August
    Maersk Line will boost rates on its services from the U.S. to all ports in Australia, New Zealand and the...
  • Housing Starts Rise, But Permits Fall
    U.S. housing starts in June rose at the fastest rate in almost four years, but permits for construction of new...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls for Third Week
    Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.6 percent this week, down for the third week in...
  • Maersk Renews Seattle Calls
    The Port of Seattle got good news for a change on Tuesday when Maersk Line renewed its agreement to call...
  • China-Africa Trade Booms
    Sino-African trade is booming even as China's overall trade growth rates continue to slow because of weak domestic demand and...
  • UASC Sets Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge
    United Arab Shipping Company has joined other major ocean carriers in announcing a peak-season surcharge on westbound cargo from Asia...
  • Lidinsky Praises Container Availability Report
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. praised ocean carriers and the Department of Agriculture for a new weekly...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Confusion reigns in the liner industry
    To an outsider business analyst looking in, the container liner industry must paint a very confused picture: even to an insider the view is distinctly murky. For ...
  • Different fortunes for LB and LA ports in H1
    The first half liftings of the US west Coast ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles vary widely - while the latter has seen increases in both inbound and outbound ...
  • Dammam congestion free but slower
  • Mombasa mobilised again
    Action taken by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) this year has resulted in a major improvement in cargo-handling activity at the country's leading port Mombasa. ...
  • Irish exports driving recovery
    Exports from the Republic of Ireland increased by 7% in May, compared to the same month of 2011, to EUR7.52 (USD9.17) billion, with 58% going to EU counties [36% ...
  • MSC Flaminia: superstructure and engine room 'unaffected'
  • Chinese ports on the up for H1
    Despite the downturn in the traditional markets of Europe and the US, China's ports are continuing to grow their liftings according to volume statistics for the ...
  • Lome CT gears up
    Terminal Investment Ltd (TIL), which is a company with close links to Geneva-based container shipping company MSC, has placed an order with Finland-based Konecranes ...
  • Schedule reliability and container on-time delivery getting better
    More containers were delivered on time in June compared to May despite schedule reliability remaining constant, according to INTTRA's and SeaIntel's first joint ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • US secures Strait
  • UDW poised to pop
  • MSC Flaminia develops list
    The firefighting tug Fairmount Expedition is fighting the blaze on the abandoned containership MSC Flaminia as well as undertaking boundary cooling to try to prevent the fire spreading.
  • African ferry sinks
    A Tanzanian ferry has sunk with 250 people on board near the island of Zanzibar.
  • Nakilat cruising
    Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat) continues to report steady earnings during the year so far.
  • Save the whales!
    Ships are to be re-routed in San Francisco Bay to help cut down on whale fatalities.
  • Livestock lag
    An order for 10 livestock carriers at Sungdong in Korea has been delayed due to lack of a refund guarantee.
  • Titan's White Knight
    Titan Petrochamical looks to have been thrown a lifeline in its battle for survival after a major investor agreed to a cash injection.
  • CSDC heads for loss
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has warned investors it is heading for a loss in the first six months of 2012.
  • Supramaxes sold
    Interest in second-hand supramaxes remains strong as another two sales were reported.
  • Ultrabulk back for more
    Ultrabulk has returned to Japan for more eco-friendly bulk carriers and has added additional vessels at Samjin Shipbuilding, its first at a Chinese shipyard.
  • Rex rises again
    French container line CMA CGM has resurrected its Asia to Red Sea loop without former partner APL.
  • Wartsila profit falls
    Finnish ship engine maker Wartsila has posted lower net earnings in the first half of 2012.
  • No word on Bahrain
    IM Skaugen is still none the wiser about its prospects of winning the tender for the Bahrain LNG import project.
  • KDM wants $36m
    Ukraine's KDM Shipping has said it wants to raise $36m for fleet expansion in its Polish IPO.
  • APT takes on US
    American Petroleum Tankers (APT) is suing the US government over alleged delays in a financing application.
  • ClassNK quits Iran
    Japan's ClassNK is the latest classification society to stop its Iranian dealings after US pressure.
  • Nordea earnings down
    Swedish bank Nordea's shipping profit has fallen in the second quarter as loan losses increased.
  • CSSC fears profit plunge
    Shipbuilder China CSSC Holdings has forecast a big drop in net earnings in the first half.
  • Troms confirms STX OSV order
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder STX OSV confirmed today that it has firmed up a newbuilding contract for a large platform supply vessel with Norway's Troms Offshore.
  • Analyst sounds TI alarm

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Retail, railroads reflect tepid economy
  • No merger of produce trade groups
    The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association ended merger discussions Tuesday, citing unresolved differences in combining both their memberships and support staffs.
  • CMA CGM redeploys in Asia-Red Sea trade
  • Commentary: Making due in the South Pacific
    Although Maersk has exited the Wallis and Futuna, and Vanuatu island trades, freight forwarders on the islands are confident that they will find ways through other carrier services to move containerized goods.
  • COSCO, MSC raising Asia-Latin America rates
  • Hong Kong air cargo shows 2Q lift
  • Gypsy moth eggs found at Port of Tacoma
    It's Asian gypsy moth season again and U.S. border officials are trying to prevent the pests from entering the United States, where they could pose significant danger to forests and crops.
  • Intermodal, autos boost CSX, KCS earnings
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • MSC drops Charleston, Port Everglades on East Coast feeder
    The service decreased its total roundtrip voyage time from 14 days to seven days, and removed one vessel. It now operates weekly with one 3,840-TEU ship in a rotation of Philadelphia, New York, Freeport (Bahamas) and Philadelphia.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Fujairah prices moving in different directions
    Overall price picture in the market remains uncertain.
  • Market lacks direction across Europe
    Congestion and limited enquiries add to sluggish market.
  • Dan-Bunkering beefs up Shanghai office
    Danish bunker company adds to its Shanghai operation.
  • Wartsila posts weaker first half profit
    Engine maker's results held back by depressed shipping markets.
  • New emulsion fuel has promising production start
    Ecomulsion Fuel Solutions says it hopes to reduce the processing cost of its alternative to conventional bunker fuel.
  • Asian bunker fuel oil prices mostly lower
    Price of 380 cSt in Singapore falls for the first time in over a week.
  • Iran offers cover to any ship
    Move to skirt round European ban on insuring vessels carrying Iranian oil.
  • Wartsila Hamworthy inks scrubber deal
    Set to provide four hybrid scrubber systems to two Royal Caribbean newbuild cruise vessels.
  • Shipping remains weak spot for ship financier
    Nordea making provision for more loan losses from shipping.
  • Norwegian shipbuilder wins contract for LNG-powered vessel
    Kleven Maritime chosen for its 'long experience and competence' in building LNG-powered vessels, says Remøy Shipping managing director.
  • South China sees marginal increase in fuel oil imports
    July imports relatively stable on tepid demand for bonded bunkers.
  • Belgian tanker firm widens H1 losses
    Challenge for tanker market 'still almost entirely' on the oversupply of available tonnage, it says.
  • Titan receives proposal for $213 million capital injection
    Proposed offer, however, subject to the adjournment and ultimate withdrawal of legal proceedings filed against it.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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- country
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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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