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December 3, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • AADA hikes China-Oz rate US$400/TEU for dry, reefer from January 7
  • Valles Steamship's Koo takes chair at Hong Kong Shipowners Association
  • Transnet halts Ngqura terminal bids without explanation, vows update later
  • Zhejiang port box volume up year on year, but down month to month
  • Xinjiang Korgas checkpoint opens 'green way' for westbound fruit and veg
  • Chengdu and Guangxi Qinzhou port cooperate on railway construction
  • Russia's Transcontainer profit up 5.4pc to US$174.9 million as sales rise
  • Maersk, MCC Transport fete 20 years of co-operation in Cambodia
  • Port operations at Merek, Indonesia, subject to monsoon berthing rules
  • Jodhpur's Max Shipping InterMax acquires Yangtze heavy lift barges
  • Lufthansa Cargo names second 777F 'Jambo Kenya' to accent Africa
  • Royal Australian Air Force receives Boeing Cargo Compartment Trainer
  • Air cargo executives weigh ups and downs of economic conditions ahead

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • APM Terminals' Brasil Terminal Portuário officially opens in Santos
  • Capt. Avinash Batra elected President of Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India
  • CaroTrans adds direct New York to St. Petersburg LCL service
  • ITIC warning for ship managers on unsuitable cargoes
  • OOCL vessels meet Clean Shipping Index verification standards
  • Wan Hai Lines introduces Northeast Asia to Vietnam direct service
  • YML, UASC & CSCL merge TP services for winter season
  • Canadian delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • Dabhol LNG terminal gets first cargo in months
  • India to speed up Iranian port project on easing of sanctions
  • JNPT launches CSR projects
  • ...to discuss oil payment mechanism with Iran
  • Agricultural shipments surge, boost overall exports
  • GDP may grow at 5.4 pc in Q2, says Assocham
  • INR rises to near two-week high on heavy dollar selling
  • Permanent licences of 150 tea exporters cancelled for no shipment

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CN plans to invest in rail and wheel flaw detection...
  • TNT Express to axe 400 jobs in Germany
  • Kenya starts construction of new rail line
  • Ethiopian goes to Singapore
  • Geodis Wilson bolsters up industrial projects in Asia
  • Embraer crash in Namibia reawakens safety issue questions
  • Norbert Dentressangle invests in new trailers in UK
  • Switzerland banning alcohol for professional drivers
  • Bolloré wins contract to operate ro-ro terminal in Dakar
  • Ratioform reorganises management
  • Aeroflot posts strong 9 month results
  • JF Hillebrand buys Satellite Logistics
  • Port of Antwerp intensifies collaboration in India

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Wanted to go to West Seattle, stole ferry
  • Damen to build 80 m RO-RO ferry for Canada
  • Castrol to launch next generation cylinder oil
  • Knud E. Hansen gets Ro-Pax contract
  • First order for LNG Hybrid Barge
  • Terntank ships first with Wärtsilä dual fuel two stroke
  • Canada arrests "shipbuilding spy"

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Seattle police officers arrest Victoria Clipper thief
  • FMC schedules summit to cover global regulations
  • Crowley presents scholarships to two Webb Institute students
  • Marcon acts as broker in sale of ISLAND FOX tug
  • NATO counter-piracy vessel rescues crew of stranded dhow

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Prokopiou, Tourkolias and Pappas triumph at Greek Shipping Awards
    Lloyd's List winners include Costamare, StealthGas and Small Cyclades Lines
  • Indian subcontinent breakers pause to draw breath
    Demolition sales slow after a spate of high-priced deals
  • DHT orders two VLCC newbuildings
    Orders placed as market prospects strengthen
  • SinoSure vice-president faces corruption probe
    Beijing crackdown on 'serious, undisciplined, illegal behaviour' continues
  • What's next for China's shipping policy?
    Lloyd's List Special Report: Beijing's new leadership may aid and restructure state-owned shipping
  • Chinese yards make gains in the offshore competitive mix
    The country's builders face stiff competition from Singapore and South Korea
  • Getting the oil to China
    How will shipowners benefit if demand grows more than threefold over the next six years?
  • Two China Shipping units see change of command
    Further shuffling of executives in wake of Li Shaode's departure
  • Israel Corp aims to reduce Zim stake to less than 50%
    All stakeholders asked to contribute to the shipping company's debt for equity plan
  • Manufacturers jostle for position in the LNG-fuelled engine market
    Wärtsilä announces first orders for its two-stroke engines for commercial vessels
  • Maersk will benefit more than its partners from P3, says Macquarie
    Increased average vessel size will shave $1bn off Danish carrier's Asia-Europe costs
  • Zim posts $44m loss as talks with creditors drag on
    Delayed results indicate restructuring still some way off
  • Suezmax sale highlights rising crude tanker values
    Values lifted as freight market improves
  • Rolling on the deep
    Despite a weak year, the future for deepsea ro-ro operators has never looked better
  • Russia presses antitrust charges against box lines
    Formal proceedings start after raids earlier this year on major carriers' offices
  • NSC and CCNI book 9,000 teu boxship at Hanjin Heavy Industries
    Tramp owner and Chile-based carrier exercise an option to boost joint deal
  • Awilco LNG takes a chance on the spot market
    Exclusive interview: Oslo gas carrier pursues a different strategy to its rivals
  • Wisdom Marine to sell handysize newbuildings
    Expanding Taiwan owner plans disposals to cash in on firmer prices
  • Cosco appoints new chief financial officer
    Appointment of Tang Runjiang comes after Feng Jinhua resigned

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • US allows IRISL-tied tanker to be sold
    Sanctions on an Iranian-owned tanker have been lifted so that the vessel can be sold, the US Treasury Department has announced
  • DHT confirms VLCC orders
    DHT Holdings has returned to the newbuild market following its successful private placement, with two VLCC orders and an option for a third
  • Wisdom to sell bulkers
    Taiwanese carrier Wisdom Lines today announced that it intends to sell two bulk carriers for $50M (NT$150M) minimum price
  • Beijing mulls making shipping development a national strategy
    Developing the shipping industry may become a national strategy in 2014, stated an official from Beijing's Ministry of Transport last week
  • CITIC Pacific exports first Australian ore shipment
    Chinese steelmaker CITIC Pacific shipped its first 40,000 tonnes of magnetite iron ore out of the Pilbara on Monday, despite attempts by Australian mining magnate and MP Clive Palmer to shut down operations at the port
  • Zhuhai plans port investment
    Shenzhen-listed Zhuhai Port, a South China port operator, plans to invest 50M yuan ($8M) to set up a shipping unit on China's coastal and river routes
  • GRIs are key to container shipping price fixing investigation
    A decisive factor in the outcome of the European Commission's investigation on possible price fixing in shipping would be whether or not evidence will emerge that container lines have had mutual talks over the levels of general rate increases
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding completes internal restructuring
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding announced some changes to its subsidiaries today, following an internal re-organisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • MTC Logistics to Expand Reefer Hub at Port of Baltimore
    Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore.Hoffberger Holdings has plans to expand its distribution center at the Port of Baltimore. The facility is operated by Hoffberger's refrigerated warehousing subsidiary MTC Logistics under its transportation division, MLogistics. It is located at the Chesapeake Commerce Center, adjacent to the Seagirt Marine Terminal. F....
  • FMC's P3 Summit With China, EU Set for Dec. 17
    The Federal Maritime Commission will host European Union and Chinese regulatory officials later this month for a summit on the proposed P3 Network alliance involving the world's three largest container lines. Related P3 Network Coverage P3 Faces a Tough Sell in Europe FMC Keeps 'Open Mind' on P3 P3 Network Takes Shape [Infographic] The...
  • EU Antitrust Probe Challenges Carriers' GRI Announcements
    Container lines currently use a variety of methods to announce general rate increases to the market, but those tactics could become more regulated in the future following the launch of the European Union's antitrust investigation into container lines operating in the Asia-Europe trade. Last week, the European Commission, the EU's executive...
  • State Investment in Infrastructure Seen as Key to ASEAN Growth
    State investment in infrastructure will be critical if Southeast Asia is to realize its full economic potential, according to leading analysts. ASEAN's share of the global economy has risen in recent years, but its average of just 5 percent annual economic growth in the last decade is still "below potential" given...
  • Metro North Train Derailment Delays Freight Shipments
    The derailment of a Metro North commuter train on Dec. 1 in the Bronx, N.Y., could delay freight shipments on the Hudson Line, east of the Hudson River, according to CSX. The suburban New York train derailed yesterday morning about 100 yards north of Metro North's Spuyten Duyvil station, as it was...
  • Zim Swung to Black in Third Quarter
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services returned to the black in the third quarter of 2013, as it closed on a debt restructuring deal with its creditors. The $17 million operating profit was a $46 million improvement on the $29 million loss in the third quarter of 2012, achieved "in spite of difficult...
  • CMA CGM Names Martens as Terminal Link VP
    CMA CGM has named Laurent Martens as vice president of its port terminals management subsidiary Terminal Link, effective today. Martens will report to Farid T. Salem, the French container line's executive officer and Terminal Link president. Martens joined the Direction Départementale de l'Equipement (departmental infrastructure authority) as strategic studies manager and later...
  • IJS Global CEO Sjoerd van Loon wins the inaugural Martin Schröder Award
    Sjoerd van Loon, CEO of logistics company IJS Global has been announced as the first ever winner of the Martin Schröder Award. He received the trophy from the founder of Martinair - after who the trophy is named - at the Dutch National Air Cargo Awards held in Amsterdam on...
  • Geodis Wilson appoints Competence Head for Industrial Projects division in Asia
    Freight Management specialist, Geodis Wilson has announced the appointment of Igor Muñiz as Competence Head for Industrial Projects (IP) in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This strategically important role will significantly enhance Geodis Wilson's IP team in the region, where market growth is marked, and strengthen the Company's offering of...
  • CEVA in Romania wins awards for Best Logistics and Operational Excellence and Win-Win Collaboration
    Bucharest, Romania, 27 November, 2013 - CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company has been awarded the Win-Win Collaboration and Best Logistics and Operational Excellence awards by ARILOG, a logistics industry body. ARILOG's awards are the most prestigious and largest awards for supply chain industry in Romania. They were...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Gulf Island loses director
    A director with the board of Gulf Island Fabrication has parted ways with the company due to a disagreement over his compensation.
  • FreeSeas in reverse split
    FreeSeas has launched its second reverse stock split this year.
  • Tasneef classes aframax
    A fledgling classification society appears to be making progress in its campaign to penetrate the commercial shipping market.
  • CSCL crowns chairman
    China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) has appointed a new chairman of its board of directors following the departure of long-time incumbent Li Shaode.
  • Vale issues 2014 budget
    Vale caught the attention of the dry-bulk market Monday after releasing its capital expenditure projections for 2014.
  • Iranian tanker cuffed in China
    A suezmax tanker linked to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (Irisl) is facing potential judicial sale after it was arrested in China.
  • Rokke rejuvenating AMSC
    American Shipping Company has revealed plans for a financial overhaul with the aid of Norwegian tycoon Kjell Inge Rokke.
  • Zim debt-swap close
    CEO Rafi Danieli confirms Israel Corp holding will be cut as it nears restructuring deal.
  • Vosco takes aim
    Vietnamese tanker owner Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) is planning a share sale after returning to profit in the third quarter.
  • Great Harvest plots purchase
    Great Harvest Maeta is dipping into the market for new tonnage again after sealing a loan.
  • Tsakos bulker tied up
    Tsakos Shipping & Trading has secured a period deal for one of its panamax bulkers, brokers say.
  • SinOceanic suffers again
    Oslo boxship company SinOceanic Shipping has revealed a bigger loss for one of its vessel-owning units.
  • KDM targets expansion
    Ukrainian bulker owner KDM Shipping expects to expand its fleet in the next few months.
  • DHT pens VLCC double
    DHT Holdings has confirmed speculation it is ordering VLCCs after signing a contract for two newbuildings in South Korea.
  • Vroon fixes financing
    Vroon has sealed a new finance deal for Chinese newbuildings with China Export-Import Bank (China Exim Bank).
  • d'Amico in duplicate deal
    d'Amico International Shipping has signed a second period contract for a newbuilding in a week.
  • BWO extends Nigeria deal
    BW Offshore has stretched a charter contract for an FPSO unit in Nigeria.
  • New ro-pax for CS
    Shanghai owner CS Marine is ordering a new Danish-designed ro-pax at Bohai Shipyard in China.
  • IRISL back in court?
    Iranian owner IRISL could be about to take fresh legal action against the European Union (EU) after it reimposed sanctions on the company.
  • Season to be jolly
    Products tanker rates could double by the close of 2013, according to US bank Stifel.
  • Gdansk ready to file?
    The historic Gdansk shipyard in Poland could file for bankruptcy next month after talks with the government failed to come up with a solution to its problems.
  • Wisdom sells two
    Wisdom Marine is cashing in on the recent rise in vessel prices by selling a pair of bulk carrier newbuildings.
  • Sticky start for Hallaig
    The world's first sea-going hybrid ferry broke down on its first day of service in Scotland.
  • Ferry thief in a spin
    A Seattle man who stole a ferry was apprehended because the vessel was going round in circles.
  • Tidewater takes Sanko AHTS
    Sanko has sold its newest anchor handler to US heavyweight Tidewater, brokers say.
  • Simpler for YZJ
    China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) group is streamlining its structure through share transfers, mainly to subsidiary Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding (JNYS).
  • Atlantic plots bond raid
    Atlantic Offshore is lining up a swoop on the Norwegian bond market.
  • "Genuine recovery"
    ICAP has predicted a genuine recovery in VLCC rates in 2014 but this will not necessarily mean a return to profitability for owners.
  • Ramsey calls it quits
    Ramsey Steamship Company is to be wound up after selling its last two general cargoships.
  • Canada arrests "ship spy"
    A Lloyd's Register (LR) employee has been arrested in Canada on suspicion of passing classified information about shipbuilding to China.
  • Russia pursues box lines
    Russian anti-trust investigators say they have "initiated a case" against international container lines following dawn raids in February.
  • Incat wins Japan order
    Incat Tasmania has won a newbuilding contract from Japanese ferry operator Sado Kisen for an 85 metre high-speed ferry.
  • Greek cruiseship hit by fire
    A veteran former Cunard cruiseship has been severely damaged by fire while alongside in the Greek port of Halkis.
  • Zim back in black
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services has reported an operating profit of $17m for the third quarter of 2013.
  • Indo sees robbery surge
    Six ships were attacked by robbers in Indonesian waters in as many days, latest industry intelligence shows.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Amazon invests in drone delivery
    According to Amazon's website, officials expect to have the shipping option in place by 2015, pending rules and regulations regarding the use of commercial drones being considered by the Federal Aviation Administration.
  • ILA opposes P3 Network
    In a letter to the FMC, ILA President Harold Daggett wrote, "Such a drastic consolidation of capacity naturally leads to questions as to the long-term impact of such an agreement upon the industry as a whole."
  • Zim says 'no deterioration' in performance
    During the third quarter, Zim, the Israel-based container shipping company, had a net loss of $44 million, down from a $97 million loss in the second quarter of this year. A year earlier, the company banked a $16 million profit.
  • UP commences cross-border intermodal service
  • MTC Logistics expands in Baltimore
  • European, Asian shipper groups increase cooperation
    The European Shippers' Council and the Asian Shippers' Meeting said they have "agreed to take their cooperation to the next level," according to a statement after a meeting last week in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
  • Shipper groups express concerns about P3
  • C.R. England adds trailer device to improve aerodynamics
  • Cargolux adds African routing
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Dual fuel operations will impact lubricant requirements
    Wartsila confirms switching from HFO to LNG will mean using different cylinder oils.
  • Mixed avails in Fujairah
    Prices firming in Suez.
  • LS avails tight in Rotterdam
    Market sources 'unsure when the situation will improve.'
  • Market has moved 'decisively in favour' of high BN lubes
    Castrol says new lube ensures 'safe, fuel efficient engine operation in the slow steaming era.'
  • Shipowners warn against regional CO2 regulations
    'We are a global industry requiring global rules. Otherwise we have chaos.'
  • IFO prices weaken across Asia
    Meanwhile, MGO prices were mostly strengthening.
  • First orders for low pressure, 2-stroke, dual-fuel engine
    Order represents 'a historic landmark in the process towards general acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel.'
  • Bunker barge stopped from entering Indian port
    Vessel allegedly carrying stolen bunkers.
  • Latest dividend from WFS
    Cash dividend same as last quarterly offering.
  • Bunker trading volumes down in Singapore
    'There is no market for trading big volumes', trader says.
  • BIMCO ready to bang drum for revised bunker contract
    New version of standard bunker contract to get 'strong global marketing effort'.

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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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