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March 30, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index rises on China hopes
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Wednesday as the capesize index turned positive after 20 straight sessions.
  • Skies brightening up for US tanker market
    THE US tanker market looks set for better times as fewer new builds ease excess supply and rates pick up, Dahlman Rose said,
  • DP World full-year earnings rise 82%
    DP World, the world's third-biggest port operator, posted an 82 per cent increase in full-year profit, helped by gains from the part-sale of its terminals in Australia and as container volumes rose.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping posts US$434.59 million loss in 2011 as revenue falls 18.9pc
  • Dongguan's Humen port box volume soars 1,587pc in 2 months, 12 days
  • Kerry Logistics net profit increases 11pc in 2011 as revenue soars 47pc
  • EU naval squadron to battle Somali pirates ashore until 2015
  • Guangxi provincial government to start road service into Vietnam this year
  • Shaanxi's farm truckers enjoy toll-free access over 7,000 kilometres
  • Nhava Sheva dock strike closes Port of Jawaharlal Nehru in Mumbai
  • Tacoma siphons off 400,000 TEU from Seattle a year as Grand Alliance shifts
  • US boxed exports up 2.3pc in January as north Asia spending tops all
  • US-Africa export trade legislation designed to boost SME prospects
  • EU fines K + N, Panalpina, 12 others US$225 million for price fixing
  • Cathay Pacific launches twice weekly flights from Hong Kong to Zhengzhou
  • Swissport to provide cargo handling for Korean Air Lines in Amsterdam

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Essar Shipping inducts new mini Cape
  • Global shipbuilding industry seen weakening in 2012
  • Improved infrastructure the need of the hour, say industry heads
  • Petronet LNG looks for extra gas from Qatar
  • Vasan calls for increased private investment in maritime sector
  • Committee to examine Azhikal port proposal
  • JNP PAP stir called off
  • Revised plan to boost maritime activity at Willingdon Island
  • Several highway projects running behind schedule

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Leading aircraft manufacturers to jointly explore new jet fuel sources
    The leading aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Boeing and Embraer have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation bio...
  • New Nuremberg-Rotterdam rail link launched
    The German city Nuremberg will become an important hinterland handling site for the port of Rotterdam. A new direct rail connection now links the TriCon container terminal in Nurem...
  • Third Boeing B747-8 freighter for Cargolux
    The Luxembourg-based carrier Cargolux accepted its third Boeing B747-8 freighter last Friday. The unit joins a fleet currently consisting of nine B747-400Fs, three B747-400BCFs and...
  • KLM further postpones resumption of Tripoli service
    The Dutch airline KLM once again has pushed back the planned resumption date for its Amsterdam-Tripoli (Libya) service. It is now temporary scheduled to start on 28 October 2012. T...
  • Duisport group satisfied with 2011 results
    The German duisport Group registered a total output of around EUR 149 million in the last financial year. The result, including sales from strategic investments, was slightly above...
  • Extension work on Kiel's Norwegenkai finished
    The port of Kiel (Germany) reported that construction work to enlarge the operating area at the terminal on Norwegenkai has been completed. The 9,250 sqm of extra space will be use...
  • Greencarrier Freight Services reaches new markets
    Greencarrier Freight Services has acquired a majority shareholding in Transpoint International, one of the leading logistics service providers in Poland. With this acquisition the ...
  • Streck Transport offering direct service to/from Czechia
    The Swiss general cargo forwarder Streck Transport AG, headquartered in Möhlin, is now working exclusively in Czechia with the international forwarding group Raben. Streck offers d...
  • Hellmann forms alliance with Rangel Express in Portugal
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has established a new partnership with Rangel Express and Logistics in Portugal. The cooperation includes round trip road freight services to Oporto...
  • New chairman of Grand Port Maritime du Havre
    Hervé Martel was appointed chairman of the Grand Port Maritime du Havre (GPMH) by presidential decree on 23 March. Executive director of Ports de Paris since 2009, Martel replaces ...
  • European Commission fines freight forwarders
    On 28 March, the European Commission fined 14 international freight forwarders and logistics service providers a total of EUR 169 million for price fixing in the air cargo market b...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Resolve completes Sri Lanka wreck removal project
  • Polarcus takes delivery of Arctic-ready seismic vessel
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip COSCO Guangdong PSVs
  • Diana Shipping orders two Panamax dry bulkers from China
  • Coltec and NASSCO will pay civil penalty to settle Clean Air Act case

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA event set for date of 100th anniversary
  • Diana Shipping orders pair of Ice Class Panamax vessels
  • TT Club publishes handbook covering maintenance practices
  • European Union fines Panalpina for past antitrust violations
  • Marine Security firm accepted under new BIMCO standards

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Pirates agree hostage release for $2.9m 'expenses'
    Deal negotiated by Pakistan, a state opposing ransoms and armed guards
  • Step up fight against piracy, urges Ecsa president
    Rerouting vessels distorts supply chains and damages world trade
  • Asia ramps up ship finance, but not for everyone
    Few companies outside the region may benefit
  • Cosco posts $1.7bn loss
    Company still hobbled by 'onerous' contracts in dry bulk unit after shipping's largest annual loss
  • Idle boxship capacity falls by a fifth in last fortnight
    LLI data shows 565,00o teu inactive as new services absorb surplus tonnage
  • New LNG unit to boost small vessels on intra-regional South American trade
    Combined regas and liquefaction unit off Colombia to open up region's gas industry
  • The bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry
    Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports
  • Converted aframaxes could help to improve oil and gas leak response
    Energy shipping growth demands safe deepwater drilling
  • LNG deliveries lower despite demand
    The distance the fleet travels has grown but the number of ships will not rise significantly until 2013
  • PNYNJ seeks speedy approval for Bayonne Bridge
    Port needs better access by 2014, say officials
  • US unveils new IRISL sanctions
    Two Malta shipping firms join the list
  • Ship finance developing home bias
    Asian banks dealing primarily with Asian clients now have 20% of global exposure, according to Fitch
  • Hamburg votes to raise its stake in Hapag-Lloyd
    Decision secures German ownership
  • Four HCI Capital KG shipping funds go bankrupt
    Stricken single-ship companies own bulkers
  • Second Grand China-linked heavylift vessel faces Rule B seizure
    Complaint accuses parent the HNA Group of 'pre-planned series of defaults'
  • BIMCO leads the way
    Guardcon contract brings clarity to the fight against piracy
  • Diana pens panamax duo with Jiangnan yard
    Greek owner confirms ice-class orders as market reports link it with another secondhand grab
  • High oil prices increase dry bulk asset values, says HSH Nordbank
    View that slow steaming is a positive to the market goes against those in the sector that say it is not representative of a strong market
  • Zim posts $397m annual loss
    Restructuring secures bank approval after 'difficult' 2011
  • South Korea hails closer ties between hi-tech firms and shipyards
    HHI to supervise research and development hub
  • Enrica Lexie forensic test results due tomorrow
    Vessel still detained off Kochi coast as report is expected to show if weapons used to kill two fishermen were tampered with after the incident
  • Getting shriller
    The latest jab against Vale only shows that the CSA's contest is far from won
  • China Merchants Holdings sees profit dip
    Mainland growth rates more than double those for Hong Kong
  • Marpol Annex V spells trouble for dry bulk owners
    Cargoes that harm marine environment must discharge at specialist sites
  • Hutchison Whampoa ports division reports flat throughput for 2011
    But revenues rise 11.6% to $4.2bn
  • Order cancellations pressure Chinese yards
    CANSI offers gloomy outlook
  • Low-sulphur regime raises fuel quality concerns
    Blending for 0.5% 2020 targets could lead to engine problems or even breakdowns, says Lloyd's Register expert
  • Australia terminal sale lifts DP World profits
    Dubai ports giant announces 82% profit hike
  • Sacked New Zealand dockers to learn their fate tomorrow
    Court will rule whether to reinstate 292 workers at Ports of Auckland
  • Anek stuck in the red despite operating economies
    Big reduction in losses can be traced to non-recurring events

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Black Sea pipeline nearer
    GAZPROM, Russia's gas exporting giant, has completed a key move toward starting its South Stream project to run natural gas under the Black Sea and into southern Europe

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Panama Canal Prequalifies Three Bridge Bids
    The Panama Canal Authority prequalified two consortia and one company from among six groups bidding on a tender for the...
  • Cosco to Launch Asia-Houston Loop With Newest Ship
    Cosco Container Lines plans to launch its new all-water service next month between East Asia, the Caribbean and the Gulf...
  • US Intermodal Rail Shipments Increase
    U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending March 24 rose 4.2 percent year-over-year and 2.3 percent from the week...
  • Congress Votes 90-Day Extension of Highway Bill
    President Obama is expected to sign into law a 90-day extension of highway programs after Congress approved the bill Thursday,...
  • Best Buy to Close 50 Stores
    Best Buy plans to close 50 stores over the next year, the latest sign of how big box retailers are...
  • Crowley, Teamsters Agree on 5-year Contract
    Crowley Maritime Corp.'s liner services division and the Teamsters union have agreed on a five-year contract for workers at the...
  • Fraudulent Broker Gets 10 Years in Jail
    A California man who pleaded guilty to a scheme that defrauded truckers and freight brokers was sentenced to more than...
  • Consultants: Transport Sector, Local Communities Must Collaborate for Growth
    Infrastructure development will be the key driver of port growth in Southern California, but it will happen only if transportation...
  • Senate Deliberating Fate of Highway Bill
    The Senate has until Friday midnight to decide whether to get on board with the House's recently passed extension to...
  • Survey Finds Few Truckers Ready to Add Capacity
    Truckload carriers are becoming more willing to at least consider adding capacity as freight demand increases, according to a survey...
  • FastShip Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
    FastShip, which hoped a decade ago to launch a speedy trans-Atlantic service using innovative technology, has filed for Chapter 11...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Edge Up
    Average Asia-Europe spot prices edged up slightly this week in a sign that the hefty general rate increases implemented by...
  • Cargolux Lost $18.3 Million in 2011
    Cargolux reported a net loss of $18.3 million in 2011 from a $59.8 million profit in 2010, as Europe's largest...
  • ILA, Employers Meet for Talks
    Representatives of the International Longshoremen's Association and its East and Gulf Coast employers are meeting in Tampa this week to...
  • DP World Profit Soars 82 Percent
    DP World booked an 82 percent increase in profit in 2011 at $683 million, up from $372 million a year...
  • Zim Ends 2011 With $397 Million Loss
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services swung to a $397 million loss in 2011 from a $54 million profit in 2010 as...
  • US Steel Imports Declined in February
    U.S. steel imports declined 4.5 percent in February month-to-month despite a large increase in slab imports, according to preliminary government...
  • Nagoya Box Trade Rises 3.2 Percent in 2011
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Nagoya in central Japan rose 3.2 percent in 2011...
  • Maersk Plans New Rate Increases
    Maersk Line plans to implement a series of general rate increases on various trade lanes, as part of a new...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • CP welcomes Canada/Japan FTA
    North American transcontinental railway, Canadian Pacific, said that it welcomed the weekend announcement from Tokyo by Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Japanese ...
  • PoA pays-out its hard-up wharfies
    Many of the 300 Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] port workers that have been prevented from re-entering the Ports of Auckland [PoA] container facility after ...
  • CSCL posts net loss of USD428 million
    Following its profit warning, China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) - like many of its peers - plunged into the red for 2011 due to a weakening in volumes ...
  • MSC rationalises India-Europe-Med offer
    Geneva-headquartered MSC, said today that it has 'decided to rationalise and merge its India Sub-continent - Europe [ISES] and India Subcontinent - Med [I-Med] ...
  • Back to the future for CSAV
    Chilean ocean carrier, CSAV, carried 161,000 TEU in February - its lowest throughput number since September 2009 prior to its expansion programme, and only just ...
  • JNPT still strikebound
    India's largest container port complex run by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust [JNPT] is coming to the end of day three of a four-day stoppage called by the land ...
  • DP World's profit soars by 67%
    Dubai-based DP World has announced sharply higher profits for its 2011 fiscal year which ended December 31, 2011. Its return on sales [RoS] also rose significantly ...
  • EC fines forwarders for 'vegetable' plotting cartel
    The European Commission has fined 14 forwarders a total of EUR169 million for participating in four distinct cartels aimed at fixing air freight prices between ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Ice-class versus efficiency
    Diana deal prompts questions about design preferences in a market where fuel efficiency may be the flavour of the day.
  • GasLog to price below range
    Livanos LNG venture will sell below $16 bottom rung but still considered good result for fledgling NYSE listing, sources say.
  • Exmar pulls the trigger
    CFO of Belgian gas specialist says firm order for four LPG carriers at Hyundai Mipo will cost upwards of $200m.
  • Enrica Lexie free to go
    Dolphin Tanker's vessel involved in double death drama cleared to leave India.
  • DSX splashes cash on dry duo
    New York-listed owner shells out $58m to beef up bulker fleet with an order for ice-class newbuildings in China.
  • Havyard hits new heights
    Per Saevik-owned offshore shipbuilder rakes in record cash haul in 2011.
  • Cracked bulker held
    Port state report reveals Columbia vessel detained in February with damage to hull and deck.
  • Zim down but fighting back
    Ofer-controlled containership owner reports huge deficit but sees recovery on the horizon.
  • Wartsila on the up
    Finnish engine maker says Hamworthy takeover to boost 2012 profit margin to 11%.
  • Asian banks won't step up
    Fitch says eastern lenders are not ready to fill the void created by the withdrawal of European banks.
  • Pirates agree Albedo deal
    Gunmen to accept $2.85m in "expenses" to free Malaysian boxship and 22 crew.
  • TNK leads tanker rally
    Teekay Tankers is at the head of the line as Dahlman Rose's improved view fires US listed owners.
  • Chu Kong sails to a profit
    Hong Kong-listed owner shrugs off downturn to boost bottom line.
  • Sadra caught in sanctions net
    US lengthens blacklist by adding Iranian shipyard, said to be owned by a member of country's revolutionary guard.
  • Profit plunge for Israel Corp
    Ofer-controlled parent of container line Zim posts big drop in 2011 earnings.
  • Kang claims STX PO throne
    STX Group boss Kang Duk-Soo takes over as CEO of Singapore-listed owner from Lee Jong-Chul.
  • Anek reduces the red
    Ferry owner cuts losses in 2011 but talks of "critical situation" for Greek passenger sector as cuts bite.
  • Sharaf satisfied by spike
    DP World boss applauds surge in port operator's bottom line on the back of a strong second half performance.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • More than dock-side bluster
  • When bad things happen to good cargo
  • Open to question?
  • Backyard brawling
  • Idle times
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon
  • The fork in the road - Part 1
  • Sold on sustainability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 29, 2012
  • Very large ore carriers 'here to stay'
    Brazilian mining giant says ships will be docking in China 'within months'.
  • Price movements mixed in key North European ports
    LS avails tight in Rotterdam.
  • Wanda Fabriek retires from Intertek
    She 'really took the lead' in revisions of ISO 8217 says her successor as chair of the working group.
  • Liner operator reports Q4 losses
    But Zim CEO says 2012 is seeing stronger freight rates.
  • Fujairah prices barely move
    Active day in Suez.
  • Industry scrutinises fuel saving claims
    Strong focus on verification of fuel savings amid stories of 'wild claims' that don't always add up.
  • Sulphur limit compliance levels stabilising
    DNVPS finds global average of fuels exceeding 3.50% is quite stable, with some ports 'more prominent' in the statistics.
  • Bunker volumes 'to increase significantly' at European port
    Supplier says container vessels and tankers are taking high viscosity IFO.
  • Fuel oil stocks see another surge
    Singapore onshore inventories at their highest level since May 2010.
  • IFO prices soften in key Asian ports
    Avails of bunker fuels 'fine'.
  • Dan-Bunkering employs new staff at Singapore office
    Introduces Fanny Tay as accounts assistant at firm, effective from January 2012.
  • Biofuel blend 'successfully' tested on US Navy frigate
    USS Ford tests 25,000 gallons of renewable blend.
  • Chinese shipyard delivers 'world's most advanced' AHTS OSV
    Hull able to reduce fuel consumption by more than 20%, says Sinopacific.
  • East China fuel oil inventories continue rise on week
    Stocks of fuel oil at regional terminals up 8.9% on arrival of Venezuelan cargo.
  • Hanjin Shipping receives fuel efficient container newbuilds
    13,100 TEU capacity containerships equipped with 'fuel-efficient and eco-friendly engines', says company.

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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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