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September 11, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's first half container volume falls 8pc to 10.7 million TEU
  • Hapag first with one-week US$500/TEU A-E rate hike before Golden Week
  • China's August exports exceeds forecast, shows signs of steadier growth
  • Global Port Tracker finds US retailers stocking up for holiday season
  • Shenzhen reaches deep into China to funnel cargo from its distant dry ports
  • Drewry: Carrier reliability falls to 70pc from 72pc in second quarter
  • Panama Canal talks tolls, expansion progress with Japanese car carriers
  • Sichuan to spend US$16.34 billion on road infrastructure in 2013
  • MCC, Singapore-based Maersk intra-Asia feeder, looks to limit services
  • European Maritime Safety Agency to switch to latest RuleCheck system
  • Yangtze River Express shifts flights from Luxembourg to Amsterdam
  • SF Express courier starts Kunming, Guangzhou, Nantong cargo flights
  • Safer landings by 'going around' could save lives, say air safety experts

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Allcargo stuffs its highest number of export consol boxes out of Nhava Sheva in Aug. 2013
  • London retains position as leading global maritime centre
  • China's Ministry of Communication delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • KPT adjudged 'Major Port of the Year' for fourth year running
  • Mumbai Port welcomes Thai business delegation
  • Nine bids for building new NMPT berth
  • Air cargo volume attains two-year high in July
  • Rlys freight earnings up by 8.86 pc in April-August 2013
  • DGAD asks Centre to impose anti-dumping duty on bulk drug from EU
  • Infra lending may take a hit on fears of bad debts
  • INR extends gains against dollar
  • Shippers welcome RBI measures on managing forex risk

International Transport Journalweb site
  • France defers "ecotaxe" until January
  • Yangtze River Express launches Schiphol services
  • Raben Group opens new logistics centre in Poland
  • GB Railfreight expands fleet
  • South Sudanese airline starts flying to Khartoum
  • Gruber Logistics scoops up Intertransport Hohnholz
  • Danish transport sector can and wants to reduce CO2
  • K Line invests in next generation car carriers
  • NOL Group enlarges board
  • New Coyne Airways MD sets sights on expansion
  • Post Nord integrates logistics activities under one brand
  • US National Gateway completes phase one clearance
  • Liberia storms ahead on MLC certification
  • Italienisch-schweizerischer UKV Basel-Mailand
  • Transporeon welcomes new team members in France

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Scotland's Craig Group orders six newbuilds in Spain
  • Chinese yard lays keel of PSV for Nigeria's Pheranzy
  • USCG investigates drifting barge incident
  • Incat starts construction of 70 m, 30 knot crew boat

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Sea-Tac Airport in line for new automated exit lane gear
  • Coast Guard crews rescue woman who jumped from ferry WENATCHEE
  • Public input sought for Burgerville restaurant at PDX
  • Over $100 million set for Port Metro Vancouver upgrades
  • Taiwan Feed Industry Association inks MOU with US Grains Council

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Corinth Canal lifts profit estimates for 2013
    Greek waterway company turns a corner after end of Sea Containers era
  • Two more Greek ferry lines anchored in red
    Anek and NEL join the ranks of first-half loss-makers, though results improve year on year
  • UK flag growth 'disappointing', admits transport minister
    Ship register needs growth to boost employment and nation's global standing
  • Changing faces
    Freight forwarder Allport Cargo Services is looking to eCommerce and new markets for future growth
  • World Fleet Update - August 2013
    Flood of containership newbuildings continues, but scrapping is stymied by falling rates
  • US import box volumes forecast to rise 5.1% this month
    Retailers' inventory building is said to be making up for slow imports earlier in the year
  • Owners should make optimal fleet size a priority
    Conference speakers disagree on what is ideal number of vessels
  • German owners with a solid business plan can still tap liquidity
    NIBC Bank's director of shipping tells Hamburg conference that there are options available
  • Lloyd Fonds chief looks to innovation to woo Germany's small investors
    KG houses are not out of a job but the entire niche industry will need fresh thinking, says Teichert
  • Panamax deployment on intra-Asia trade levels off
    Conference told vessel levels on this route have reached saturation point
  • German owners denied bank funding could find Oslo attractive
    Norway's bond market is straightforward to access and requires less documentation than New York, Hamburg conference told
  • Illegal bunkering in Nigeria 'shameful'
    Unsafe transfers causing oil spills involve global fleet, LISW seminar is told
  • Maersk Line shows its rivals a clean pair of heels
    Danish line bucks the trend as most other carriers announce losses
  • Panalpina takes a step forward
    Forwarder outperforms the market in terms of ocean freight volume growth
  • Trade Route Intelligence: Sea change
    Container lines have reduced capacity on the North America-Middle East trade lane.
  • Derivatives can protect owners against counterparty risk
    Clarksons Securities chief offers solutions to current volatile market
  • Decision time for container weighing
    TT Club's risk management director Peregrine Storrs-Fox assesses how historians may judge the supply chain industry in the wake of this month's debate at the IMO
  • Data Hub: Shipper Sentiment Survey, Americas
    New tonnage and trade lane moves cause service disruption
  • Bunker Quarterly: Are prices set to rise?
    Carriers welcome lower fuel costs in the quarter but unrest in the Middle East is making everyone nervous
  • German ship finance seeks a new model
    Fresh lenders enter the market as established players admit there has to be change
  • Banks need to clarify distinction between court and private sales
    Ince & Co partner tells Hamburg conference that each method has pros and cons
  • Turkish box port sector could get more European money
    EBRD weighs $75m loan to help with construction of deepsea terminal
  • Counting the cost
    Insurers await deluge of claims from MOL Comfort casualty
  • Judge allows Korea Line sale to proceed
    Injunction brought by two bidders is thrown out, clearing preferred bidder SM Group to move forward
  • Minsheng Leasing revealed as lessor for MSC 18,400 teu newbuildings
    Second Chinese lessor places orders in South Korea for European owner
  • Too many eggs in too few baskets?
    Never in the field of international trade will so much be carried for so many by so few ships, write Mike Garratt and Antonella Teodoro of MDS Transmodal
  • China makes its mark in demolition market
    While volatile currency exchange rates hit others in south Asia, Chinese buyers push on
  • Trade Statistics: North American downturn
    Imports into North America decline by 4% in the second quarter
  • Reinsurers call for separate wreck removal pillar in XoL contract
    Move gains support as costs increase for Costa Concordia and Rena removals

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Paragon signals share sale
    NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping today filed a registration for an offering to fund acquisitions from a company owned by Paragon CEO Michael Bodouroglou
  • ULCS orders defy box sector's difficulties
    BOX CARRIERS are likely to continue ordering ultra-large container ships despite their difficulties in restoring profitability on long-haul trade
  • VLGC rates seen buoyed
    VLGC RATES might depart their present softening trend and feel upward pressure in the next two weeks, brokers told Fairplay today
  • UK raises training budget
    THE UK government has increased money it budgets for seafarer instruction tol support 200 more trainees per year
  • Insurance product targets abandonment
    A NEW insurance instrument for flag states covering repatriation of abandoned seafarers is merely aimed at taking the pressure off shipowners, critics alleged at a meeting in London today
  • China's marine equipment imports rebound
    CHINA's marine equipment imports rebounded 16% month-on-month in July to $381M, Beijing said
  • Box recovery threatened
    A LINER analyst warned today that the surge in orders for ultra-large container ships might prevent full recovery in that sector until after 2015
  • Huanghua handling rises
    NORTH China's Huanghua comprehensive port area in Hebei Province handled 138,832teu (1.59M tonnes) for the first eight months of 2013
  • Ro-pax scheme planned
    A RO-PAX service is planned to provide a direct link of Sabah in eastern Malaysia with Palawan in western Philippines
  • Bulker arrested in Singapore
    TURKISH bulker Reis-G was arrested in Singapore over the weekend by law firm Oon & Bazul, according to records from the admiralty sheriff
  • Tanjung aims to raise $5M
    MALAYSIA's Tanjung Offshore is aiming to raise about 17M ringgit ($5M) from the private placement of 29
  • Drybulk stock rally gathers steam
    US-LISTED drybulk equities added to their price resurgence today as rate recovery hopes prevailed among investors

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • China's Exports Surge
    China's export growth last month outstripped most forecasts, with shipments to the U.S. seeing significant expansion. Total exports last month from China increased by 7.1 percent year-on-year, up from 5.1 percent year-over-year growth in July. Outbound shipments of electronics, textiles, toys, apparel and machinery were all more than 6.5 percent higher...
  • RoadOne IntermodaLogistics Appoints New Executive Team
    Vincent Castagno Mark Pontarelli Larry Cuddy Paul Sullivan RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, an intermodal, distribution and logistics services company, has appointed Larry Cuddy as vice president of commercial strategy and client solutions, Vincent Costagno as vice president of sales, Mark Pontarelli as vice president of agent development and Paul Sullivan as vice president of finance. Cuddy has...
  • American Airlines' Cargo Volume Improved 5.7 Percent in August
    American Airlines' cargo volume changes year-to-date. Full-size image The parent of American Airlines, AMR Corp., reported August cargo figures for its principal subsidiary, showing an increase to 150,516 million ton miles, up 5.7 percent from 142,458 million ton miles reported in August 2012. For the first eight months of 2013, ton miles dropped...
  • CTS: North American Exports to Asia See Largest Drop of 2013
    North American exports to Far East Asia Full-size image Containerized exports from North America to Far East Asia experienced a year-over-year dip of 9.3 percent in June 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This is the largest decrease in 2013 so far, and the fourth straight month of declines...
  • Panama Canal Authority Discusses Tolls for Car Carriers
    The Panama Canal Authority presented an analysis of the potential pricing structure for car carriers for the canal.The Panama Canal Authority has met with the Japanese Shipowners Association and several car manufacturers in Japan to discuss the canal's future toll structure. During the meetings, the Panama Canal Authority presented an analysis...
  • Survey Warns London at Risk of Losing Shipping Predominance
    Big Ben and Westminster Bridge at dusk.London is in danger of losing its position as a global maritime center. Although the city still maintains its predominance in the maritime world, it is at risk of declining influence over the next decade, according to a survey of young shipping professionals. Almost 70 percent...
  • EU, Somalia Meet Again to Boost Maritime Security
    Members of Somalia's government and the EU met to discuss maritime security.Members from Somalia's government and the European Union have again met to discuss how to strengthen maritime security and economic development in Somalia. The European Naval Force Somalia, also known as Operation Atalanta, hosted the president of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh...
  • US Steel Exports 'Below Healthy Levels' in July
    U.S. exports of steel year-to-date. Full-size image U.S. steel exports in July totaled 1.087 million tons, rising 2.2 percent from 1.064 million tons in June and 0.3 percent from July 2012, according to government reporting. "[North American Free Trade Agreement] steel demand improved in July compared to June by 6 percent, offsetting declines...
  • Spain-South Africa Service to Be Merged With SAECS
    Member lines of the Southern Africa Europe Container Service, including Deutsche Afrika-Linien, Maersk Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Safmarine, have decided to merge the current service with Med-Shuttle/225 Service. The Med-Shuttle/225 Service, operated by Maersk and Safmarine between Algeciras, Spain, and South Africa, on which MOL and DAL participate as slot...
  • FREE Webcast: Conquering Export Classification Challenges: A Case Study & Best Practices
    Export classification is a complex, layered process, but the obligation of proper declaration falls to the U.S. exporter, and the definition of 'export' is wide, so mastering it is vital. In this webcast, we will examine the challenges of classification in the U.S., the intricacies of the U.S. Export Control...
  • Exporting 101 for Small Businesses
    Virtually every small business is interested in expanding its customer base. Exporting goods and services provides a tremendous opportunity for small businesses to reach new markets, find more customers and contribute more to the U.S. economy. The International Trade Commission reports that small businesses that exported saw average revenue growth of...
  • Charleston Harbor Deepening on Track
    CHARLESTON, S.C. - If the necessary approvals are delivered as planned, the Port of Charleston deepening project will be approved in late 2015, and the South Atlantic gateway will have a 50-foot channel five years later. "Clearly, we want it finalized within this decade," James Newsome, president and chief executive officer...
  • SUNY Maritime College President Announces Resignation
    September 9, 2013: SUNY Maritime College President Rear Admiral Wendi B. Carpenter, USN (Ret.), announced on Friday, September 6, 2013, that she will step down shortly after the completion of Fall semester.Admiral Carpenter has served as President since August 31, 2011, and has decided to step down in order to...
  • DHL provides tailor-made logistics solutions to showcase the 2014 Spring collections at Mercedes Benz- Fashion Week
    DHL global network offers retailers efficient transit times from remote manufacturing locations worldwide E-commerce shipping solutions help designers go global New York, NY, September 9, 2013: As the world's top designers and fashion brands bring their Spring 2014 collections to the runway, DHL returns as the Official Logistics Provider for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week...
  • Avalon Ranked For 2013 Best Places To Work In Insurance
    CHICAGO (Monday, September 9th, 2013)- Avalon Risk Management is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, Avalon is being recognized by Business Insurance's 2013 Best Places to Work in Insurance. Business Insurance will reveal the final rankings in a special report in its October 21stissue. Lisa Gelsomino, President/CEO of Avalon commented...
  • Transportation Intermediaries Association Announces a New Goal as Part of its Veteran Initiative
    Alexandria, VA Sept 9, 2013 TIA is proud to announce an ambitious new goal for its Veteran Initiative program. By the end of 2014, it is the Association's goal to have 100 veterans hired by its members. TIA, starting very early in2013, has been working to help returning and disabled veterans find gainful employment with...
  • Container Ship Order Surge to Delay Liner Recovery Beyond 2015
    Triple E vessel Majestic Maersk in Ningbo, China.The recent surge in orders for mega-ships risks delaying the recovery in liner shipping beyond 2015, according to industry analyst Alphaliner. The container ship order book has soared to a 14-month high of 3.67 million 20-foot-equivalent units, or 21.5 percent of the existing fleet,...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Senesco seals order
    A small US shipyard appears to have firmed up a contract to construct six container barges that will be used to service municipal waste stations controlled by the City of New York.
  • Cape rally continues
    Capesize bulkers trading in the spot market continued to gain traction Tuesday and many believe rates will remain firm in the foreseeable future.
  • Island better off in Q2
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Island Offshore has reported a stronger second quarter thanks to firming spot market rates.
  • KDB sets DSME timeline
    Korea Development Bank has put a timeframe on its plan to sell its stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
  • Paragon adds ultras
    Paragon Shipping is selling $25m of shares to add two bulker newbuildings to its fleet.
  • SCF in for Zvezda
    State-owned tanker company Sovcomflot is joining a consortium to buy into Russia's big new Zvezda shipyard.
  • Crew stays put
    A crew of 16 Ukrainians is refusing to leave a bulker arrested in Cameroon since February until they get their pay.
  • CSIC seeks $1.4bn
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has unveiled plans for a giant fundraiser.
  • Bulkers in port smash
    A Korean bulker is aground outside Chittagong port in Bangladesh after a collision with another dry cargo vessel.
  • UASC to join top table
    United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) recent giant boxship order will propel the company into the big league of containership operators.
  • Viking Line hits high
    Finland's Viking Line has posted record passenger figures over the summer thanks to its new cruiseferry.
  • Turkey's terminal support
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering investing $75m in a new container terminal in Turkey.
  • Unifeeder expands
    Denmark's short-sea line Unifeeder is starting a new weekly run from France to Russia.
  • Palumbo performs "surgery"
    A Grimaldi ro-ro has received a new nose at Palumbo Shipyards in Malta, an operation the yard has called "high naval surgery."
  • Siem ties up two
    Siem Offshore as entered into charter contracts for a pair of offshore support vessels in Africa.
  • Smart to dump coal
    South Africa has given the go-ahead for salvors to dump 10,000 tonnes of coal into the sea from the stricken bulker Smart.
  • Axis back at Cosco
    Axis Offshore, the J Lauritzen and HitecVision joint-venture, has returned to China to order a second floating accommodation unit.
  • Ray car carrier aground
    A Ray Shipping-owned car carrier is reported to have gone aground off the southern coast of mainland Japan.
  • Finland going green
    Government provides EUR 30m to shipowners for eco-retrofitting work.
  • Somalia warning
    Seafarers are being warned that improving conditions off the coast of Somalia could lead to the resumption of piracy attacks.
  • Seven eye ENVC
    Seven investors have registered to bid for concessions to use the land and infrastructure of struggling Portuguese shipbuilder ENVC.
  • Valemax touches bottom
    One of Vale's new Valemax Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC) has reportedly touched bottom at a port in Brazil.
  • Five more for Taizhou
    China's Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding has continued to rack up more bulker orders, adding up to 10 ships to its backlog.
  • Oceanografia eyes bonds
    Oceanografia says it is contemplating a $300m bond issue to help fund the purchase of two large offshore vessels.
  • US volumes to grow
    US container imports are expected to see a year-on-year growth of 5% in September, a trade body has predicted.
  • Turkish bulker held
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has reportedly arrested a second Turkish-owned bulker in as many weeks.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Port of Charleston: Deeper is No. 1 priority
    This year the port has seen 300 post-Panamax ships call and port CEO Jim Newsome said once the Panama Canal opens up, he expects the size of "work horse" ships calling the U.S. East Coast to be in the 8,000-10,000 TEU range.
  • Spending on demand planning tools to rise
  • House lawmakers told FMC's proposed OTI regulation 'burdensome'
    NCBFAA official warned FMC's initiative "would - if implemented - significantly increase unnecessary burdens and expense on OTIs, raise significant due process concerns and create needless administrative burdens on the agency's own staff."
  • CSX completes first phase of National Gateway
    The Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad said double-stacked intermodal service is now possible between its existing terminal in Chambersburg, Pa., and the new high-tech, intermodal hub in North Baltimore, Ohio.
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. Chamber says all states gain from WRDA passage
  • TCG, TMW Systems bundle products
  • Chinese decision to aid Port of Virginia lumber exports
  • Long Beach releases video on Middle Harbor progress
  • time:matters adds Amsterdam same-day service
  • STB beefs up interchange commitment reporting rules
  • Analyst: No impact from HOS rules
  • Yusen Logistics opens Jaipur branch in India
  • Big August for autos could boost transportation sector
    BB&T Capital Markets pointed out that August sales of 16 million vehicles, which has been predicted by J.D. Power & Associates, would represent the largest sales volume in a single month since November 2007.
  • Europe introduces inland waterway initiatives
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
  • Middle East tensions trigger rise in bunker hedging
    'There has been some scrambling to cover against further rises,' says ship broker.
  • IFO price still falling in Fujairah
    Mixed price movements in Suez.
  • Prices softening across Europe
    Wide price-spreads in Rotterdam.
  • Hong Kong terminal to suspend bunker operations
    Chevron is conducting annual inspection.
  • 20% rise in commercial maritime vacancies
    Hiring patterns suggest maritime businesses are 'much more positive about the future'.
  • Firm seeks patent for LNG bunkering method
    Technology seeks to prevent the evaporation of LNG during bunkering.
  • More details emerge on tanker auction
    Bunkers onboard to be paid for separately.
  • India files complaint over tanker's detention
    Iranian authorities have 'downgraded' the tanker's alleged deficiencies.
  • Asian bunker prices softening
    Except in the South Korean port of Busan.
  • Government gives cash for scrubbers
    Finland to support eco-retrofits on vessels.
  • Oil spill response test
    Exercise will simulate a response to a collision and oil spill.
  • Irving Oil to construct marine terminal
    Engineering and design works expected to begin in 2015.
  • Titan Petrochemicals: Auditor will not renew its appointment
    Ernst & Young to leave appointment as auditor of the firm with effect from September 30, 2013.
  • Conglomerate expands operations at Novorossiysk
    Launch of new terminal 'an opportunity to gain more revenue', says Delo Group spokesman.
  • Frontline 2012 takes delivery of fuel-efficient MR vessel
    Front Arrow is the first vessel to be delivered under company's newbuilding programme.

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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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