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March 27, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipyards not funding rivals, says Stanchart
    Shipyards extending financing to shipowners will not be in direct competition with ship-financing banks, said Standard Chartered Bank yesterday.
  • Gulf shipping firms seeking local loans
    Persian Gulf shipping companies are turning to the region's banks to fund new purchases of oil tankers and natural gas transport vessels as European banks curtail their activity in the sector.
  • Italy shipping firm reels, puts bondholders at risk
    A slump in world freight threatens to sink Italian shipping firm Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione, hurting thousands of small investors who fear it issued around 550 million euros (S$909 million) of bonds that were not on the balance sheet while selling off its ships.
  • EU expands range of its anti-piracy strikes
  • Asian Shipowners Forum urges UN action on piracy

Sched Netweb site
  • Suzhou becomes world's seventh biggest seaport by total cargo volume
  • Salvage of Singapore's 3,100-TEU Bareli wreck off Fujian coast goes well
  • Ningbo expansion wins Beijing approval with port area and berth opening
  • Liaoning port February box volume up 39.5pc to 1.05 million TEU
  • Huanghua container volume increased 325pc to 5,001 TEU in February
  • Chongqing to build US$15.8 billion agricultural logistics facility
  • Qinghai builds more than 30,000 kilometres of rural roads over five years
  • Trelleborg device ready for sale to monitor pressure on docking fenders
  • Terminals told to prepare infrastructure for coming 20,000-TEUers
  • Greencarrier Freight Services acquires Transpoint International in Poland
  • UK P&I Club restructures to offer one European provider for Britain
  • TNT's opening of Hong Kong regional hub indicates UPS' Asian focus
  • India forbids its air carriers to provide data that assists EU carbon tax
  • China Eastern, Qantas to start Hong Kong budget short-haul airline
  • New Stifel Nicolaus index shows air cargo confidence at 42.2 in March

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxship price war came at a huge cost!
  • Cosco's Asia to South America rate hike from April 15
  • Dry bulk ship scrapping may hold near last year's level
  • K LINE adds Ningbo & Shenzhen-Da Chan Bay to intra-Asia loops
  • Large containerships flood market
  • MAERSK LINE to hike Far East to South, Central America rates
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to New Zealand
  • Port of Hamburg throughput up 14.2 pc in 2011
  • USWC rates up 1.5 pc; East Coast 2.7 pc
  • DP World Intermodal operates first Maersk dedicated train to Mundra
  • Explosion on board vessel at Mumbai Port currently under investigation: ship manager
  • E. Rly revenue up 11 pc in April-Feb.
  • FM's target promises more biz for highway developers
  • MMRDA receives six bids for trans-harbour project
  • ' mechanism issues resolved with Iran: Fieo
  • Gold imports putting strain on balance of payments: FM
  • Govt issues release order for export of 2.05 lakh t sugar
  • India pressing EU for greater access to service providers
  • Maharashtra to urge Centre for cut in onion MEP
  • Brics to moot development bank idea at New Delhi meet
  • Steps taken to tackle fiscal crisis bearing fruit: IMF chief

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • LOT suspends flights to Hanoi
    LOT Polish Airlines has decided to suspend flights to Hanoi (Vietnam), as of today (26 March). However, the Polish carrier will initiate a new connection to the Far East ...
  • Record year for transalpine freight traffic
    The volume of transalpine freight traffic in Switzerland continued to grow in 2011. The railway set a new record by hauling 25.6 million t of goods last year. The road and rail tog...
  • DB Schenker Rail offers direct services to Paris
    The German transport service provider DB Schenker Rail has linked the greater Paris area more closely to its European network by opening another rail logistics centre on the outski...
  • Ryder invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet
    Ryder has announced that it is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 29.5 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fleet. Over the next two months Ryder will be introdu...
  • Liege cargo volume declines in February
    In February, 52,124 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium), a decrease of 4.38% compared to the 54,514 t in February 2011. The decline in cargo traffic ...
  • First vehicle to combine hybridisation and indirect cryogenic refrigeration
    The French Casino Group has joined forces with Renault Trucks, Air Liquide, Chereau and STAF to develop the first hybrid vehicle in the world featuring cryogenic refrigeration and ...
  • New GACAG website provides updates for air cargo industry and regulators
    Companies across the air cargo supply chain and regulatory bodies can now obtain updates on the lobbying activities and views of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) online ...
  • German seaports report increase in throughput
    The seaports in Germany handled 7.3% more goods in 2011 compared to the previous year. Provisional figures compiled by the country's statistical office Destatis show that a total o...
  • Stef reports satisfactory business year 2011
    The French refrigerated transport and logistics service provider Stef registered sales of EUR 2.3 billion in business year 2011, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. La...
  • Encompass opens regional headquarters in New York City
    Encompass Global Logistics LLC, a fast-growing 3PL that is ranked among the top 20 operators in the transpacific trade, has opened a new regional headquarters in New York City as p...
  • Ceva Logistics: new contract in Dubai
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a five year contract with Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal Est, one of the biggest importers and distributors of major tyre bra...
  • New chairman for the port of Dunkirk
    On 14 March 2012, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree naming Christine Cabau Woehrel as director general of the port of Dunkirk. She succeeds Martine Bonny, who ...
  • Grimaldi launches new maritime service between Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras
    The Naples (Italy)-based Gimaldi group is launching a new three-times per week service between the ports of Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras on 11 April. During the summer period t...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • DOF Subsea orders OSCV to replace newbuild sold to Australia
  • Wärtsilä 20DF engine chosen for Korean green ship project
  • Drydocks World uses FORAN to engineer jack-up crane barge
  • A2SEA orders wind turbine installation vessel at COSCO Shipyard Group
  • Merchant vessel reported hijacked 305 NM northwest of Maldives

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Port of Seattle announces expansion of cruise lineup
  • Yang Ming to expand Australia service offering
  • Port of Camas-Washougal displays local artworks in lobby
  • Work set to begin this month on new Washington state ferry
  • UK P&I Club plans to reorganize structure

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Playing it by the book
    UK health and safety rules apply to ports and ships handling wood pellets
  • Biomass: handle with care
    Tilbury fire highlights risks in handling and storing wood pellets
  • Almi establishes gas shipping vehicle
    Owner steps up talks on debut LNG vessels
  • Internet rollout recruits young seafarers
    Use of social networking sites could increase motivation and productivity
  • Venezuela's ties to China boost VLCC demand
    LLI data shows fall in aframax stems to US
  • Lomar inks feedership deal with Wenchong yard
    Six-ship order follows bulker deal with Cosco
  • Internet use can shave $100,000 off ship costs
    Owners and lines can benefit from lower bunker consumption, better staff motivation and improved management meetings
  • Color Line plans to order gas-powered newbuilding
    Major Nordic ferry operator ready to order gas-powered newbuilding
  • South Korean yard beats Japan rivals to land LPG orders
    STX nabs $100m Vafias order despite weakening strength of the yen
  • Deutsche Shipping sees major growth
    Ship financier benefits from weak competition and expansion into Asia
  • Minerva continues product tanker buying spree
    MR tanker prices continue to fall
  • Latest EU Iranian sanction decision falls short
    International Group says decision still leaves third parties vulnerable
  • Capesize rates slump to three-year low
    Asia-Europe backhaul dry bulk benchmark reaches lowest level ever reported
  • Scorpio orders eighth MR newbuilding
    Investment supports 'strategic' growth
  • Armed guards use floating armouries
    Calls to regulate floating weapons stores that are semi-legal and hard to police
  • LNG sings as the bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry
    Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports
  • Zodiac capesize purchase drives market down further
    Vessel resale nets only $38m, marking 20% decline in a month
  • High tonnage volumes dampen scrap prices
    Market experts warn a downward price correction is likely
  • Brave Maritime orders two LPG carriers
    Niche player buys two vessels from STX O&S
  • Global Ports Investments increases revenue by 31%
    Russian firm reports domestic box boom
  • Shipping confidence rises for three consecutive quarters
    Moore Stephens survey hits highest level since last May
  • InfraMed invests in Turkish port
    Stake will help develop Limak Iskenderun container terminal
  • VLGC market revival as Middle East producers ramp up cargoes
    Falling LPG exports from Iran spur Arab states to increase shipments
  • Sharp increase in bauxite liquefaction in Amazon basin
    Heavy rains have impacted the normally safe cargo
  • One for all
    Admirable but flawed attempt to match Hong Kong ship-recycling convention
  • Make national testing protocols consistent
    Avoid additional ballast water tests
  • Maersk boss faces second heart op
    Andersen off sick for two more months
  • S&P downgrades MISC to BBB
    Ratings agency cites weak operating performance
  • Rig workers in emergency evacuation after gas leak
    Helicopters pulled all staff to safety
  • High tides slow Bareli salvage
    New oil leak found and Klaveness admits responsibility

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Deutsche Bank steps up Asian ship lending
    THE SHIP finance division of Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Shipping, increased its business with customers in Asia to a new high in 2011
  • Baltic 'modal backshift' warned
    A STUDY of Baltic ships has revealed that owners are largely yet to prepare for the Emission Control Area start-up in 2015, which could spark a modal backshift
  • Struggle returns to box sector
    A BRIEF recovery in the box ship charter market has fizzled, as enquiry for tonnage cooled towards the end of last week
  • EC told breaking reform focuses on wallets
    PORT TAX, insurance schemes and other "economic mechanisms" would be effective means for reforming shipbreaking, a lobby group has told the EC
  • Mariner dies after fall
    AN INDIAN seafarer has died after falling into the hold of a box ship just freed from arrest
  • IMO urged to take whip hand on emissions
    VESSEL emissions should be regulated at a global rather than regional level, according to the European Sea Ports Organisation
  • Capesizes court 2008 lows
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are courting lows last seen in late 2008, with little in sight to brighten the outlook, analyst and broker sources said today
  • Global raises profits 23%
    GLOBAL Ports Investments this morning said its St Petersburg box terminals raised throughput 44% in 2011 year on year
  • VLCC rally snuffed out
    A SLOWING in fixing activity on the VLCC market has snuffed out a recent rally of spot freight rates, shipbroker and analyst sources said today
  • Ships collide in Dover Strait
    TWO SHIPS collided this morning in the Dover Strait in poor visibility, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency confirmed
  • West Oz port plan advances
    PLANNING has begun for the first phase of Western Australia's PortLink freight corridor, according to the state government

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • FTR's Perry Discusses Economy Recovery, Deficit Concerns, Trucking Regulation (Video)
    Noel Perry, FTR Associates' managing director and senior consultant, explains the economy recovery but warns that the U.S. deficit crisis...
  • US Container Exports Grew 2.3 Percent in January
    U.S. containerized exports increased modestly in January as solid growth in Asian markets was partially offset by losses in European...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Plans Europe-Asia Fuel Surcharge
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose an "interim fuel participation" surcharge on Europe-Asia trade lanes to cover rising bunker costs. The proposed...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority Submits Bayonne Bridge Plan for Fast US Review
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Friday submitted to federal officials a formal request that the...
  • Shipping Confidence Up on Rate Expectations, Survey Finds
    Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased slightly in the three months ended February 2012, reaching its highest level...
  • Maersk CEO Andersen Faces More Surgery
    A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen will remain on sick leave another six to eight weeks pending further surgery to...
  • Japan, Canada Agree to Launch FTA Talks
    Japan and Canada have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to eliminate import tariffs...
  • Can James Welch Save YRC?
    When a news headline last week declared YRC Worldwide was "back at (the) brink" of the default and bankruptcy filing...
  • Providing Southern Comfort
    When automobile manufacturer Fiat in 2010 announced plans to build a $1.8 billion plant in northeastern Brazil, CEVA, a global...
  • Learning From Chile
    No one is more delighted about the impact of 2004's U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004 than Tom Tjerandsen, North...
  • Bogota or Bust
    In the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota, the gourmet restaurants, lively nightclubs and luxurious hotels are brimming with foreign executives eager...
  • Driving Ambition
    When Steve Russell buys a trucking company, it's not because he wants trucks. Drivers are the more important asset, said...
  • Rail Renaissance Rides South
    Mexico's rail industry is poised for growth, especially in intermodal shipments. The networks of Mexico's top two carriers,...
  • 'Freight Is Not a Dirty Word'
    When he arrived in Overland Park, Kan., last July, James Welch began his plan to restart YRC Worldwide by cleaning...
  • Korea's Beef and Booze Boom
    Next time you're dining out in Seoul, have a good steak and wash it down with a shot of Jack...
  • States Push for Higher Fuel Taxes
    While the Senate pats itself on the back for passage of a mere two-year surface transportation bill, a handful of...
  • NY-NJ's Global Reach
    By the middle of 2014, the Port of New York and New Jersey will have a container terminal able to...
  • Banking on an Extension
    An electronics manufacturer in Singapore last year wanted 25,000 wire forms to be used in one of its products, and...
  • Big Harold vs. The Nut
    As the old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." Somehow, TPM 2012 has come and gone, with record...
  • Unsigned on the Dotted Line
    Q: We're a third party, arranging transportation for shippers with carriers we have under contract. We specify contract rates in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • APM T keen on East Africa
    East Africa is definitely on the map when it comes to investing and operating cargo-handling facilities, according to the Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T), which ...
  • Global Ports Investments on a high
    Russia-based Global Ports Investments (GPI) recorded another set of stellar financial results last year largely on the back of container terminal operations in ...
  • China committed to Tazara
    It must be hoped that meetings that took place last week between China's deputy minister for trade and Tanzania's president, Jakaya Kikwete, will result in new ...
  • Bareli: 200 boxes removed but salvors hamstrung by bad weather
    Inclement weather off the coast of Fuqing, China, with waves up to 6m, has halted the removal of containers and the pumping out of heavy fuel oil from the stricken ...
  • Charleston a step closer to new terminal
    Progress on the Port of Charleston's Navy Base Terminal has moved further towards the construction of its planned new container terminal - which will increase the ...
  • MSC joins the hunt on shippers from northern Europe to Asia
    MSC has advised customers that 'in order to face the extraordinary demand of equipment' for cargo destined to Asia from northern Europe, it intends raising an equipment ...
  • New US bill will boost African trade
    Trade between the US and Africa is expected to benefit from a bill recently introduced by US congressman Chris Smith, who is also chairman of the House Subcommittee ...
  • SeaIntel flags up significant differences in on-time performances across alliances
    SeaIntel Maritime Analysis has analysed the schedule reliability for carriers in the Transpacific trade - and the conclusion is that the majority of carriers are ...
  • Auckland mediation talks fail
    Mediation talks between the Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] made little progress today in solving the deadlock between the ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Cantor cuts analyst loose
    Wall Street exodus returns to the spotlight as investment firm parts with veteran Natasha Boyden.
  • CSDC spots loan threat
    Asian giant bags $317m boost in a bid to preserve liquidity and buying power as PRC banking policies threaten access to cash.
  • Expansion weighs on Wilson
    Record-breaking revenues overshadowed by 47% dip in annual profit at Sao Paulo-quoted offshore specialist.
  • Two more shoot from Star
    Oslo-listed owner tipped to have sent a couple more vessels for demolition.
  • Rem Star slips off spot
    Age Remoy-led owner ties up period deal with Peterson for one of its PSVs.
  • Reefer trio released
    Nigerian kidnappers free two Russians and a Filipino snatched from Breiz Klipper in February.
  • DB builds shipping arm
    Deutsche Bank says its industry portfolio grew by one third in 2011 despite a dip in fresh lending.
  • Scorpio adds number eight
    Monaco-based owner declares one of two options for another MR tanker newbuilding at Mipo in Korea.
  • Pirates snatch Iranian bulker
    Gang takes control of Hafiz Darya vessel a huge distance from the Somali coastline.
  • Brave deal could reach eight ships
    Vafias group company signs up for four new in-house-designed Diamond LPG carriers at STX, with four options.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions
  • NVO Countdown - No. 10
  • DP World to repay $3 billion loan
  • Congress expected to rollover transport programs through June
  • Alliances test individual lines' on-time efforts
  • Old Dominion starts drayage in Oakland
  • MSC raising Asia-ECSA rates
  • Deutsche Shipping increased loan commitments in 2011

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Fuel efficient vessels creating 'two-tier' charter market
    Charterers using modern tonnage can cut bunker costs by $5,000 a day.
  • European bunker prices firm across the board
    Severe congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • Prices firming in Middle East markets
    Cape Town avails subject to enquiries.
  • Russian fuel oil duty climbs
    But not by 50% as had seemed possible.
  • Hard times threatening Hong Kong low-sulphur initiative
    Only one of 17 shipping companies participating in voluntary fuel switch has said it will continue beyond 2012, and even now only around 10% of ships make the switch.
  • Head of Shell's Asia fuel oil trading to 'join Vitol'
    Report says Dominique Laborde resigned his position last week.
  • Bunker station targeting North America/Southeast Asia traffic
    Russian supplier says initial target is 10 to 15 vessels a month.
  • Asian shipowners reaffirm 'strong commitment' to clean environment
    ASF SNEC welcomes adoption of guidelines to assist in implementing the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI.
  • Bunker price movements 'mixed' in Asian ports
    Players report good avails.
  • Emulsion fuel producer ends H2 2011 with narrowing losses
    Cash reserves 'sufficient' to progress to full commercial operations, says Quadrise Fuels International.
  • East China fuel oil stocks up 50%
    Bunker traders 'not active' in picking up products.
  • Singapore court reverses decision against bunker supplier
    Equatorial allowed to pursue its claim for over $21.7 million from shipping firm MISC for alleged non-payment of bunkers.
  • Salvors conclude Costa Concordia fuel removal operations
    Operation 'executed in line with expectations', says Smit Salvage.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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