BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

July 23, 2012

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Maersk to hike rates on major trade lanes worldwide in August and September Asia-Europe rates down 4.6pc to US$1,667/TEU, all major routes slide Jeddah clogged with loads from 14,000-TEUers as Damman congestion clears US court denies ICTSI plea, declares Portland dockers' go-slow legal Syrian container trade declines 20pc in first half as civil war rages INTTRA, SeaIntel devise information flow on box delivery reliability Evergreen to receive first of 20 Samsung 8,000 TEUers in July Maersk increases US-Australia/NZ rates $175/TEU from August 15 Kenya's increasing volumes prompts Mombasa to tackle port congestion Konecrane wins order for 12 RTGs for Togo's Lome Container Terminal Korean Air back in black in second quarter after US$33 million loss Canada fines Korean Air US$5.4 million for role in cargo price-fixing Minister says Mangalore air cargo complex likely to be commissioned DHL commences US-Australia cargo flights with return via Hong Kong National Air Cargo wins US$2.9 billion Pentagon contract

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JULY 20, 2012
Allcargo-Mammoet successfully execute major heavy lifts at IOCL's Paradip refinery Apollo LogiSolutions appoints Capt. A. K. Bhattacharjee as CEO - CFS ASF calls for UN counter piracy task force Graig & GMI team up to deliver safe havens for shipping lenders ICS calls on EU to allow ship-sharing consortia Idle containership fleet up Line warns of Japanese electricity blackouts affecting reefers SCI takes delivery of Panamax bulk carrier Transpac rates fall for third consecutive week INP&DWF to boycott wage revision committee meeting Kerala may invite fresh bids for Vizhinjam port Rail freight corridor project reportedly stuck in Finance Ministry FinMin to take call on export yields repatriation in concert with RBI Forex reserves slip $ 872.7 m to $ 286.74 bn Govt to revise tariff value on imported RBD palmolein Govt working on strategy to narrow trade deficit with China Industrial output rebound is good but does not signal robust recovery: Montek INR ends weak at 55.32 in highly volatile trade MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3 Rays of hope from God's own country Kübler accomplishes unique transport operation with SCHEUERLE heavy duty vehicles Texas International Freight moves massive earthmover

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JULY 20, 2012
Contracts for pre-salt FPSO topside modules get go-ahead Bayonne Bridge raising would benefit from fast tracking Seaspan Shipyards chooses IFS Applications as MRP solution Administration looks to cut port project red tape Compact exhaust gas scrubber gets DNV approval Jensen Maritime designs Tier 3 tugboat for McAllister Jaya Shipbuilding signs agreement with IHC Merwede

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JULY 20, 2012
Port of Seattle honored for Guard/Reserve hiring practices Boeing marks 50th delivery of converted 747-400 freighter NYK emissions reporting nets third party certification US railroads deliver mixed bag during June NHTSA joins CBP team eyeing unsafe imports

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JULY 20, 2012
Port valuations A terminal's worth is based on a lot more than its monetary value Asian bidders eye CMA CGM's port assets China Merchants among potential buyers for 49% of French line's Terminal Link West African suezmax market slides further Bottom of the market could be reached over next few weeks China Merchants said to be eyeing stake in Terminal Link Investment in CMA CGM unit may give it a necessary foothold in overseas markets Suezmax newbuilding orders dry up as spot market slumps Owners warned not to be tempted to order when market picks up later in the year Banks, boxes and bailouts The pain in Spain falls mainly on consumer sentiment Tax bill fears for German owners Members of the Containership Association support scheme could face 19% charge Phoenix Reederei files for insolvency Collapse creates fear that other German shipowners with vessels financed by KG funds will be hit Why Chapter 11 only works when it works Procedure is most useful where the owner has equity in its assets and support of financial institutions Winter bonanza lies ahead for LNG carriers Rates forecast to top $180,000 per day, tempting owners to order more newbuildings US east and Gulf coast labour talks make 'significant progress' ILA and USMX say they have agreement in principle on a number of issues, including automation Transnet plans $37bn investment across South Africa Majority will go on turning TFR into important rail freight company, with rest spent on port terminals TPT chief seeks to build links with other ports Partnership would help boost economy across region, claims port terminals chief executive Lessons from aviation Lessons can be learned for the maritime industry from the Air France crash Jinhai Heavy Industry takes $88m hit after delayed deliveries Golden Ocean renegotiates prices of two kamsarmaxes and capesize down to $86.7m from original $174.75m NYK goes even greener Japan giant has expanded its reporting on emissions to its supply chain, with independent verification CMG and DHL jointly open logistics centre in Shenzhen DHL rents land from CMG on a long-term lease to cash in opportunity in Southern China's newest, buzzing financial zone Cape rates edge lower as demand prospects vanish Iron ore prices are falling, while stockpiles in China's ports grow Transnet issues $1bn 10-year bond Company claims bond issuance is 'significantly oversubscribed' Obama funding drive will boost US east coast ports Projects include deepening federal navigation channels, raising the height of New York harbour's Bayonne Bridge and an intermodal container facility in Jacksonville Jaya to become IHC Merwede's contracted yard Acquisition talks fail to bear fruit, but firms agree a smaller deal Bocimar profit falls 64% in second quarter Handysize earnings below reported average for global fleet US urges ports to act upon Iranian ships flying false flags Treasury warns that a lack of vigilance could result in severe penalties China Shipping Development moves ahead with bond offering Yuan3bn deal will include five-year maturity Keppel's O&M net profit grows 2% in first half Revenue grows 60% to S$4bn buoyed by higher volume of work

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JULY 20, 2012
Keppel O&M profit gain pared KEPPEL Offshore & Marine said today lower newbuilding prices clipped the growth of its net profits to just 2% in 1H 2012, from 6% growth at this time last year Back-channel crude from Iran reported OBSCURE private companies were reported today to offer Iranian crude at steep discounts to European traders as part of Tehran's attempt to restore exports hit by Western sanctions Croatia approves Brodotrogir yard takeover CROATIA'S government today said it has accepted a bid for the Brodotrogir shipyard from a group run by a local mining tycoon Jurong to run Yangpu's port SINGAPORE'S Jurong Port said it has signed a joint venture accord with SDIC Jurong Yangpu Port Co. GSI returns to tight competition CHINA'S government-owned and listed Guangzhou Shipyard International today said it would take a 24% share in United Steel Structures, while its Glory Group Development would take a 25% stake Kremlin to privatise its 20% NCSC stake THE KREMLIN said it has decided to privatise its 20% stake in Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co. Arctic mining pursued CANADA Coal is betting that lower sea levels have made mining and bulker operations feasible on two Arctic islands Ramadan slows cargoes THE ONSET of Ramadan, the month-long Muslim fasting season, has slowed the availability of Indonesian coal and ore cargoes, brokers told Fairplay today Ship could burn for weeks DUTCH salvor Smit today resumed the battle against a deadly blaze on the 6,750teu MSC Flaminia in mid-Atlantic after firefighting had to be halted overnight after a second explosion in one of its cargo holds Container sector relies on capacity discipline CAPACITY discipline will help box carriers maintain reasonable rates through this year's unusually tough third-quarter peak season, according to CIMB Securities Poof! Fairstar newbuilding order appears DOCKWISE told Fairplay today it found out this week that Fairstar placed a $110M order for a new heavy-lift newbuilding while it was still fighting the Dockwise takeover LR1s catch up with LR2s LR1 RATES are finally catching up with the LR2s, as demand firms for naphtha and jet fuel Penguin accepts fine SINGAPORE'S shipbuilder Penguin International said today the group will not appeal against a fine for violating competition laws Dalian Oriental is bankrupt BUILDER Dalian Oriental Marine & HI was reported today to have finally declared bankruptcy VLCC gains seen next week BROKERS today saw VLCC freight rates probably inching up next week, with bunker prices rising again

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JULY 20, 2012
EU to tighten grip on Syria Patrick's productivity plan for Port Botany draws sharp criticism Patrick Stevedores' AUD348(USD359) million plan to automate terminal operations at its Port Botany container terminal complex in Sydney, Australia, has drawn wide ... ILA contract negotiations move forward after resolution of key issues US East Coast (USEC) contract labour negotiations have received a boost after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime ... RCL deploys panamax feeder intra-Asia Wednesday heralded the introduction of the biggest commercial feeder currently operating on the booming Singapore - Laem Chabang corridor. The ... US Admin speeds up USEC ports harbour deepening US East coast (USEC) ports have received a boost in their efforts to be ready for the widening of the Panama Canal after the US Government announced that it is ... Gonzalez to replace Abesamis at ICTSI Manila-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced that Christian R. Gonzalez will become head of its Asia region. He will replace ... MSC Flaminia: fire fighting to last weeks Maersk changes New Zealand feeder service Maersk has improved its service to New Zealand by adding calls at Wellington and Nelson to its weekly Southern Star schedule from Singapore. The first calls there ... TCB prepares for more competition in Barcelona Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has announced further measures through which it intends to meet the challenge from neighbouring TERCAT's impending expansion ...

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JULY 20, 2012
Golden goose Golden goose Analyst urges clients to keep an eye on shipowner's stock following overhaul of Jinhai bulker order. IHI arrives at EAS IHI Marine lands in Brazil in a bid to save stalled Transpetro newbuilding contracts. Viking pens cruise duo McQuilling storms Lion City Alaed "unloads choppers" The Femco cargoship Alaed has reportedly rid itself of its controversial cargo of Syrian attack helicopters. Sinopacific wins Nigeria job SinoPacific Shipbuilding has made its first foray into Africa with an order for a quartet of platform supply vessels. Titan's troubles swell A leading investor in Titan Petrochemicals is suing the company and three individuals for misrepresentation and breach of contract. Sinokor tied to cape resale CIN buys Tirrenia Italy has completed the privatisation of ro-pax owner Tirrenia in a deal with Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione. Solstad seals CSV sale Solstad has completed the sale of a half share in one of its construction support vessels. China Merchants sounds alarm China Merchants Holdings is the latest Hong Kong-listed company to brace investors for bad earnings news. CMES worse by half China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has posted a weaker first-half profit in tough tanker and bulker markets. Jaya inks IHC deal Singapore group Jaya Holdings has signed up to build Dutch shipyard IHC Merwede's offshore vessels in Asia. Greeks tuck in Shipowners gorge on nearly $2bn worth of newbuild and secondhand tonnage in the first six months despite the downturn. BG heads to Lisbon UK-owned feedership player BG Freight Line is putting its money on Portugal. Salvors to board MSC Flaminia Efforts to fight an extensive fire on the crippled containership MSC Flaminia appear to be delivering a result. Weight warning The UK has warned owners of the dangers of "overweight" rescue boats as part of its probe into a fatal fall on the car carrier Tombarra in 2011. PNSC crew quizzed Indian authorities are questioning the crew of a Pakistani cargoship that dropped anchor off the Gujarat coast. Golden Ocean gets a discount Bulk carrier owner Golden Ocean is making a substantial saving on three newbuildings on order in China in return for accepting a three to six month delay in delivery. Antwerp volumes down The key Belgian port of Antwerp has posted a 2.1% drop in cargo volumes in the first half of 2012. Koncar wins Trogir race Croatian tycoon Danko Koncar has had a bid accepted for the Brodotrogir shipyard. Syrian volumes plunge Container volumes have shrunk 20% at Syria's main port of Latakia as fighting escalated. France standing tall Brokers back Parisian influence, while Clive Palmer digs himself into a Titanic hole. Disposals lift CMB Belgian shipping conglomerate Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) saw its daily earnings from its dry-bulk fleet drop in the second quarter of this year, although profits were significantly higher because of gains made on the disposal of its interests in Clarksons and FMG. Robbers target three Somali pirates were quiet on the attack front this week, but high-seas burglars were busy elsewhere. Golar LNG Partners completes FSRU purchase Golar LNG Partners has completed its $385 million purchase of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Nusantara Regas Satu from Golar LNG.

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JULY 20, 2012
Fire easing on stricken MSC ship "The extent of the damage to the cargo is still not known, and it is most likely that such an assessment can only be made once the vessel has reached a port of refuge," the liner carrier said in a statement Friday. Aspect launches Web tool for oil shippers President puts 7 port projects on the fast track The White House said port projects in Jacksonville, Miami, Savannah, Charleston and New York/New Jersey will be expedited by executive order as part of a program to make the review process for infrastructure projects more efficient. Kurz: Title XI fight could have wider impact for U.S. fleet APT is asking a federal judge to order MarAd to make a decision on whether to grant it a loan guarantee for five 49,000-deadweight-ton petroleum tankers that were built at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. GreenRoad offers fleet safety app 2 indicted for plotting illegal exports to Iran Montreal copes with low water A handful of liner carriers has highlighted the problem in recent weeks, via customer advisories, with some of the lines levying surcharges to offset their impacted operations at Montreal. Maersk extends SE Asia-NZ butterfly loop ILA, USMX resolve automation, chassis issues ARI hopes telematics will maximize fleet value Maersk trims WAF loops New Orleans Cold Storage opens new terminal

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JULY 20, 2012
Prices in the Americas down as week closes Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Angry reactions to US sulphur verification policy Bunker community vents frustration at discrepancy between IMO guidelines and globally accepted methodology for interpretation of sulphur test results. Titan woes pile up Storage and tanker company facing yet more court battles. Bunker prices climb in Middle East and Africa Prices gains in evidence across Middle East and African markets puts Cape Town in front with double digit rise. Firming bunker prices close week in Europe Prices have maintained their upward spurt with with gains seen in the key European ports. NYK gets the green light Japanese liner giant monitors greenhouse gas emissions along its supply chain. Exhaust gas scrubber gets official endorsement 'Approved' scrubber will allow ships to meet ECA sulphur cap. US warns industry on 'deceptive' IRISL Iranian ships could be hiding their ownership through false documentation. Bunker prices end week higher Singapore benchmark 380 cSt rises to seven-week high on Friday. FAL Oil tanker seized for unpaid debt Tanker seized following failure to pay German bank around $3 million in debt. Wartsila to supply engines for nine Kuwaiti tankers RT-flex engines provide for low fuel consumption and reductions in exhaust emission, says Finnish engineering firm. VLCC market going 'bad to worse' on rising bunkers Bunker prices rise to seven week high this week while VLCC spot rates have fallen to the lowest for the year to-date. Singapore court lifts injunction against bunkering exec 'Top performer' need not wait to start work at rival firm. Bunkering operations resume in Korean ports Operations return to normal as typhoon Khanun passes.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INSTITUTIONS

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

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

COMPANIES

The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

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

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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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