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August 28, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH-Green Alliance cuts one winter Asia-Europe loop in mid-October
  • Rotterdam first half box volume falls 1.6 pc while all cargo rises 3.2pc
  • Xiamen builds Southeast China International Shipping Centre
  • Xiamen's fruit imports from Taiwan up 5pc in first-half year
  • AP Moller-Maersk raises US$925 million from Luxembourg-issued 7-year bonds
  • Global Ship Lease second quarter back to black in second quarter
  • ICTSI to run major Nigerian container terminal at Lekki
  • Beirut port's box volume up 4pc, revenues reach highest level in five years
  • ILWU sues Portland after US labour board ruling favours electricians union
  • EPA-mandated truck engines less reliable, but more fuel efficient: Study
  • Obama lifts unspent earmark bans US$473 million for transport projects
  • Panalpina introduces RFID monitors for temp-sensitive air shipments
  • EFL International Distribution makes the grade with Irish pet passports
  • FedEx invites 54 Asia-Pacific students to compete for 'Entrepreneur' title

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Ahlers India aims at expanding operations & activities
  • Anand Shipping Lines offers complete break-bulk & heavy lift solutions
  • Asia-Europe rates touch new low
  • CMA CGM's direct service from Central America to St. Petersburg
  • Cool Logistics conference in Antwerp from September 24
  • Evergreen, Hanjin boost Asia-Europe capacity
  • Larger APL boxships to hit transpacific trades in 2013
  • NACFS holds AGM & get-together in Mumbai
  • New transpac services to call Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay
  • MRPL scouting for alternative crude oil sources
  • SEA projects 67 pc jump in refined palm oil imports
  • L&T in process of luring investors for Dhamra port
  • Ex-im cos under scrutiny of DRI, CEIB for tax fraud
  • GDP may be slightly higher than 6.5 pc in FY13: PMEAC
  • Govt framing policy to boost processed food exports: Apeda
  • Govt to not penalise committed sugar exports
  • INR remains weak at 55.53 against dollar
  • Gandhidham Chamber's Customs Open House today

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • The 10,000th MAN TGX EfficientLine rolls off production line in Munich
    The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN recently celebrated the production of the 10,000th TGX EfficientLine unit. The energy-efficient truck, which was specially designed f...
  • Alltruck in UK expands fleet
    Alltruck an East Midlands (UK)-based contract hire, truck rental, fleet management, workshop service and maintenance specialist, has expanded its rental fleet with twelve Iveco Str...
  • BLS to save CHF 50 million by 2015
    The private Swiss railway BLS wants to cut its costs by CHF 50 million between 2013 and 2015. CHF 10 million is to be saved in 2013, followed by CHF 20 million in each of the follo...
  • Transnet South Africa carried 10.4% more freight
    Transnet South Africa hauled an unprecedented 201 million t of freight in financial year 2011-2012 (ended March 2012), a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year, and the highe...
  • HHLA container terminal Altenwerder (CTA) to combine loading and discharging
    The port of Hamburg's highly automated HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is set to introduce a combined ship loading and discharging system. By the end of the year CTA will...
  • Virginie Colombier is Hoyer's new sales manager in France
    Hoyer Deep Sea, part of the German Hoyer Group, has selected Virginie Colombier as its new area sales manager in France. Together with Manuel Piot, she will be jointly responsible ...
  • Itella's new CEO wants to expand internationally
    Finland's Itella Group has appointed Heikki Malinen to be its next president and CEO. Malinen, who has been CEO of the consultancy Pöyry, UPM Kymmene's North America president and ...
  • Additional managing director for TFG Transfracht
    The management of the German hinterland transport service provider TFG Transfracht is being reorganised after the transfer of all the company's shares to Deutsche Bahn became legal...
  • Emirates celebrates 20 years' service in Switzerland
    This month (August), the Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its connections from Switzerland. At presen...
  • Kuehne + Nagel chosen as integrated logistics service provider for Lexmark in Europe
    Lexmark International Inc, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel, the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based servic...
  • DB Schenker Logistics moved heavylift consignments safely overnight
    Over the last few nights, a team of specialists from the German service provider DB Schenker Logistics conveyed four heavylift consignments from the inland port of Dortmund to a fi...
  • Hermes UK opens two parcel depots in southeast England
    Leeds-based Hermes UK has expanded the capacity of its parcel depot network in the southeast of England with a new depot in Essex and a replacement facility in Kent. Hermes UK, par...
  • Manchester has concrete plans for world logistics hub
    The UK-based Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a world logistics hub in the southern part of Greater Manchester's...
  • Qantas Freight profit down
    The Australia-based Qantas Group recently posted an underlying profit before tax of AUD 95 million (EUR 79.6 million) for the year ended 30 June 2012. Qantas Freight's underlying e...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Foss to build first three tugs in new Arctic Class
  • Rethinking the Platform Supply Vessel
  • Gulf Coast shipyards prepare for Isaac
  • Aker drilling packages for built-in-Brazil drillships
  • Fast ferry grounds on Boston sandbar
  • Newport News opens new sub module outfitting facility
  • Time to censor comedy routines on cruise ships?
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard to have new micro panel line
  • Imtech wins contracts for two FSG newbuilding projects
  • EC gives green light for LNG fuel supply JV
  • American Cruise Lines christens Queen of the Mississippi
  • MAN launches new high speed marine engine line

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Olympia Port Commission eyes purchase of downtown properties
  • CKYH-the Green Alliance plans Asia-North Europe changes
  • CSX donates $75,000 to aid tropical storm victims
  • National Retail Federation calling for continued labor talks
  • Panama Canal to adopt new 'green' building practices

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • US Gulf hunkers down for Isaac arrival
    Port of New Orleans closed, 78% of oil production shut in on Monday afternoon
  • Qatar in major strategy shift on US exports of LNG
    Federal permits sought to spend $10bn to convert Golden Pass terminal 'to capitalise on abundant US natural gas'
  • Costamare pounces for new boxship bargain
    Price is lowest for years for 2,500 teu range, says Maersk Broker
  • North Europe port statistics show decline since May
    Rotterdam and Hamburg set to suffer
  • Grindrod buys out Safmarine OACL stake
    Move leaves purchaser in full control
  • Explosion kills 41, stops production at Venezuelan refinery
    Refining of 645,000 barrels per day halted
  • Tankers hit by slowing Chinese strategic reserve stocking
    VLCC earnings on Middle East-Asia route at record low as oil imports and demand fall
  • Sincere Navigation profits down 37% in first half
    Taiwanese bulker operator manages a 4% gain in operating income
  • P+S must find solution by Friday
    Looming wages bill set to tip yard into insolvency
  • Japanese cape resale is worth 40% more than China-built bulker
    Gibsons reports two resales with $14m price spread
  • Boxing by numbers
    Container lines live in interesting times
  • More blanking needed as Chinese holidays approach
    Announced capacity cuts unlikely to be enough
  • CKYH's off-peak season to start earlier this year
    Alliance to cut one Asia-Europe loop from mid-October
  • Cosco Pacific dragged down by box builder
    Port operator posts stable growth in first-half container throughput but rules out increased investment in Piraeus terminal
  • MarAd tender hints at OPA 90 rethink
    Double hull increase carbon footprint, regulator notes
  • MSC Flaminia holds to be flooded prior to Channel transit
    Experts determining if safe for vessel safe transit English Channel
  • Gdansk terminal threat to Baltic aframax trade
    More Polish exports likely to reduce tonne-mile demand
  • Jason Shipping struggles on
    Sale of assets and debt management ongoing
  • Maersk considers next step for daily service
    Extending concept to other routes an option as first anniversary looms
  • Box lines face lost decade in mainhaul trades
    Carriers turn to more slow steaming and lay-ups to prevent rate collapse
  • CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half
    Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Seattle Port Authority Finds No Conflict in Yoshitani's Roles
    The Port of Seattle Commission has vetted Executive Director Tay Yoshitani's decision to become a director of Expeditors International and...
  • US Diesel Prices Jump 6.3 Cents
    The average cost of diesel in the U.S. rose more than five cents for the fifth time in six weeks,...
  • Bonney to Address ILA Issues at Inland Ports Conference
    Joseph Bonney, the JOC senior editor who has been leading coverage of the acrimonious East and Gulf Coast longshore labor...
  • Gulf Ports Shut Down for Hurricane
    Ports along the U.S. Gulf are suspending cargo operations in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Weather Service...
  • Retailers Urge Resumption of ILA Talks
    The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers to resume negotiations and avoid a work stoppage...
  • Costamare Charters Two Ships to Evergreen
    Greek container ship owner Costamare has chartered two ships, including a newly acquired vessel, to ocean carrier Evergreen. ...
  • Asset Write-Downs Send Toll's Profit Plummeting
    Toll Holdings saw write-downs on assets in Australia and Japan contribute to a 76 percent decline in full-year profit. ...
  • DHL Opens Logistics Facility in India
    DHL has opened a new logistics facility in India to support international time-definite delivery volumes. Located in Pune, the...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Sluggish Europe Volume
    Container volume through North European ports will remain sluggish this year as the continent's economy struggles, Hackett Associates and the...
  • Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Facing Insolvency, Shareholder Says
    Frankfurt-Hahn airport is facing insolvency without a government cash infusion, according to a key shareholder of Germany's fifth-largest air cargo...
  • Trimble Acquires TMW Systems for $335 Million
    Trimble, a $1.64 billion mobile technology company, acquired trucking software firm TMW Systems for $335 million in cash, the companies...
  • Indian Government Settles Nehru Port Project Dispute
    The Indian government has approved the allocation of 274 acres of land owned by the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal...
  • Maersk Sells Stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines
    Maersk Line has sold its 51 percent stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines to its South Africa-based partner Grindrod, which...
  • Cathay Pacific Plans Service Around India Pharmaceuticals
    A new Cathay Pacific service between Hong Kong and India will target the growing movement of pharmaceutical cargoes. A...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Evergreen delivers more 'L-type' boxships
    Taiwan's Evergreen has christened another two L-type 8,452TEU newbuilds from the 20 L-type ships it ordered in 2010 from Samsung Heavy Industries. They are being ...
  • CKYH pull Asia - Europe service
    The CKYH [Green] alliance said today that it is to implement a 'winter service adjustment' from mid-October on its Asia - Europe service resulting in the culling ...
  • Ireland: boxes down, outlook flat
    Ireland's container traffic declined by 5% in the second quarter of the year versus the same period of 2011 according to the latest data published by the Irish ...
  • Gulftainer breaks more records
    Sharjah-based Gulftainer Company Limited has continued to break records at its container handling facilities in the UAE with box traffic in the January-July period ...
  • DP World: No comment on Aden
    DP World has said that it does not comment on media speculation surrounding its future contract to manage the port of Aden in Yemen.Its stance comes after another ...
  • USEC shippers prepare for the worst
    Wall St. transport analyst, Wolfe Trahan, has polled some of its freight contacts on the impact of the threat of strike action following last week's breakdown of ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Foss plots Arctic push
    Foss Maritime has inked a deal to construct three deepwater tugs at its own shipbuilding facility in Rainier, Oregon.
  • Olympic lands extension
    Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has secured a three-year charter extension for one of its subsea support vessels.
  • Distressed for success
    A transaction that saw Costamare pay $6.8m for a sub-panamax containership highlights the continued deterioration in asset values, a leading equity analyst told clients Monday.
  • US Gulf prepares for Isaac
    A massive storm that is brewing in the US Gulf may lift product tanker rates in the days and weeks to come, according to an equity analyst at Dahlman Rose.
  • Bunge bags dry duo
    Bunge appears to have fixed a pair of panamax bulkers controlled by Constantine Angelopoulos' Aegean Bulk Co.
  • Evergreen takes two
    Costamare has completed the acquisition of a sub-panamax containership in a transaction worth $6.8m.
  • Flaminia pollution free
    The crippled containership MSC Flaminia is set to undertake a heavily scrutinised transit of the busy English Channel with overflights confirming that there is no visible pollution from the ship.
  • Boxes bite Cosco Pac
    Cosco Pacific has seen its half-year profit take a tumble.
  • Amuay impact assessed
    A deadly blast at PDVSA's Amuay refinery is likely to impact on both the product and crude tanker markets, according to early assessments.
  • One-off joy for Jason
    Jason Shipping's bottom line remained in the black in the second quarter but its future remains far from clear.
  • Maersk sells OACL
    South African shipping company Grindrod has become the sole owner of Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) after buying the majority 51% stake held by AP Moller Maersk's Safmarine offshoot.
  • Double drop for Mipo
    Hyundai Mipo's slack second quarter showing has been met with downgrades by two banks.
  • Precious gets a price cut
    Precious Shipping has won a big reduction in the contract price for a handysized newbuilding that India's ABG shipyard failed to deliver on time.
  • 'Substantial' deal for SOFF
    Solstad Offshore has secured a "substantial" contract for one of its vessels off Australia.
  • Seadrill pays more
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has pushed up its dividend after a strong second quarter performance.
  • SHI back on bond bus
    Samsung Heavy Industries is plotting its second trip to the bond market this year.
  • Subsea set for boost
    Expenditure on global subsea vessel operations is set to top $77bn over the next five years, a top industry consultancy predicts.
  • Benalec exits shipping
    Benalec Holdings of Malaysia looks to have exited the shipping sector after selling its last two bulkers.
  • Ezra to spin-off Triyards
    Ezra has received conditional approval to list its engineering and fabrication subsidiary Triyards on the Singapore Exchange.
  • Amuay still ablaze
    Fires continue to burn at an oil refinery in Venezuela that was rocked by a deadly explosion on Saturday.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • ILA cites support from other unions
    The dockworker's union said Friday it has received "expressions of support and vows of solidarity from other unions across the country and around the world," following last week's breakdown in contract talks with employers.
  • Barloworld plans Mideast growth
  • MSC raises Asia-Canada rates
  • DHL starts 2 new India LCL services
  • Isaac forces port closures in Florida
    The ports of Miami, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach were ordered closed to incoming and outgoing vessel traffic through at least noon on Monday due to the approaching tropical storm. Cargo operations are also suspended.
  • CKYH to drop one Asia-Europe loop in October
  • $242 million approved for Oakland logistics project
    The port and city of Oakland are organizing the $1 billion project, which will include an intermodal yard to serve marine terminals operated by Ports America and the logistics park. The first phase of construction is estimated to cost nearly $500 million.
  • Trimble to buy logistics software maker
    Trimble Navigation has agreed to buy the privately-held logistics software provider TMW Systems for $335 million in cash. TMW develops enterprise software for transportation and logistics companies that use its platform as a control tower.
  • McLane to resell AYATA's analytics
  • CaroTrans makes appointments
  • Las Vegas airport gets taxiway makeover

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2012
  • Shell first customer at Rotterdam LNG terminal
    'With Shell we have reached a milestone in this new project's development.'
  • Sri Lankan bunker fuel slick under control
    Sri Lankan Navy vessel making observations around the clock on oil leak.
  • High prices mean ships take smaller stems, says supplier
    Ships loading fuel for just seven to eight days of sailing, says Chemoil Adani CEO.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Prices in South African ports were falling on Monday.
  • Mixed price movements in Rotterdam
    Prices weakening in Mediterranean hubs.
  • Refinery fire sees Asian fuel oil prices firm
    Blast at Venezuela's largest refinery could disrupt exports.
  • Samples show wide variations in sulphur content
    Over 90% of low-sulphur fuel in North American ports tested as ECA compliant, says report.
  • Bunker sector could boost India's economy
    Supplier accuses Indian states of ignoring potential 'multiplier effect'.
  • China fuel oil imports down 3% in July
    Due to weak demand for bonded bunker fuel during July, says sources.
  • Bunker prices up in Asian hubs
    Supplies of bunkers were largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Tanker owners facing 'unrelenting pressure'
    Low earnings and rising bunker prices are pushing owners to take 'drastic measures', says Poten & Partners.
  • Greek shipmanagement firm gains ISO 50001 certification
    ISO 50001 a systematic approach to continually improve energy performance, says DNV.
  • Unpaid bunker case to proceed to full trial
    Singapore-based supplier allowed to pursue claim against Malaysia's MISC.
  • SouthernPec eyes Titan
    Set to submit joint proposal that challenges Titan's restructuring plan.
  • WFS to issue quarterly dividend
    Dividend payout stable from previous quarters.

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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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