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December 20, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen sells off 32,265 containers at US$2,000/TEU to plug losses
  • Paragon Shipping cancels orders for 4,777-TEUers after bulk conversion
  • Tensions rise after Chinese warship blocks US warship in South China Seas
  • MOL ups Asia-Mexico/South America west coast rate US$600/TEU
  • US to introduce bipartisan bill to give Obama Trade Promotion Authority
  • Penang Port's container terminal NBCT falls short of 2013 targets
  • Cathay Pacific/Dragonair cargo/mail volume up 4.7pc in November
  • Atlas Air wins B747-8F ACMI contract from BST Logistics (Hong Kong)
  • Amazon's German workers strike as Christmas peak season takes off

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • A plethora of views, suggestions & solutions were expounded
  • India is an absolutely critical market for UTi: Ditlev Blicher
  • NCC receives new chemical tanker
  • SAL vessel loads over-dimensional column at Mumbai Port
  • Exports to US, EU show positive trend in April-Oct.
  • VPT commissions 9 projects for capacity addition
  • Westports may seek joint ventures for expansion
  • China-Europe rail connectivity being enhanced
  • ADB to give $150 m loan to Petronet LNG to enhance capacity at Dahej terminal
  • Delay in land acquisition hits road projects
  • L&T bags order worth INR 2,935 cr. from Qatar
  • Road Ministry permits 14 highway projects under EPC mode

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Global coverage - local handling

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • Canadian shipowners: VGP requirements "impossible"
  • Viking lays keel for first ocean cruise ship
  • Pacific Radiance exercises PSV options
  • Some EU flag states "struggling" to make the grade

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • Port Metro Vancouver completes airport fuel project environmental review
  • NYK celebrates delivery of shallow draft coal carrier
  • APL terminal honored with JOC productivity award
  • Coast Guard petty officer dies following search and rescue incident
  • Customs opens registration for upcoming trade symposium

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Trading places
    Baltic Exchange chief executive looks at how it and Lloyd's List have changed with the times
  • Thanks for the memories
    Printed Lloyd's List will be missed, but we should applaud all it has done, says IMIF chairman
  • Bigger ships, bigger risk
    The number of salvage companies that could attempt a largescale rescue are very few
  • The evolution of recycling
    A short tour of the past and future of an industry that has seen significant changes
  • #lloydslistdigital
    Lloyd's List moves with the times to embrace electronic publishing. This next stage in our evolution will ensure we are able to innovate
  • Secret of success in shipping
    Mehrotra sets out 10 steps to sustainability
  • Greeks' long voyage to blue-chip status
    The modern rise of shipping in Greece is a master-class in adaptability
  • Wista-UK - a journey of four decades
    Lloyd's List has worked to support women in shipping
  • The digital revolution starts here
    Accurate, hard-hitting shipping news continues @lloydslist.com
  • Boxing clever
    Ports have seen a huge rise in cargo thanks to use of containers, says HPH chief executive
  • In praise of efficiency
    YoungShip's secretary-general examines the impact of the social media revolution
  • Advising the next generation
    Safety, security and the environment are key issues
  • Welded freighters that succeeded in war and peace
    The US had to build Liberty Ships faster than Allied merchant ships were being sunk
  • The 22 cycles of Lloyd's List
    Maritime economist tackles 279 years of Lloyd's List maritime coverage
  • Shipping, the environment and sustainability
    Too much Hornblower, too little Discovery Channel - a much-misunderstood industry
  • The nearsourcing debate
    Looking at the impact on container shipping of moving production closer to the market
  • Rise of capital markets
    Capital Link's president looks at the markets' transformation impact on shipping
  • Teu - the one true global standard
    While all else around it changes at a rapid pace, the container unit remains steady
  • Insurance industry timeline
    What happened, and when, in the world of marine insurance and classification
  • Strategies for private equity
    Many ship finance investors are in it for the long haul, others may be looking for a way out
  • Secret of success in shipping
    Great timing and a fearless approach are crucial, says StealthGas boss
  • Peaks and troughs continue
    Highs and lows of the past 10 years have been dramatic, says legal firm's transport chief
  • A big crisis leads to big reforms
    Former CSG chairman says innovation is the only way out of the downturn
  • Goodbye, Lloyd's List - hello and welcome, Lloyd's List!
    The former secretary-general of the IMO bids the newspaper a fond farewell as it goes digital
  • Making globalisation a positive force
    Maritime activity has a key role to play in this objective, says IMO secretary-general
  • China shipping embarks on a generational shift
    The world's biggest shipping nation plans to deliver growth and stamp out corruption
  • Changing face of ship finance
    University centre's chairman looks back on vital moments in its development
  • A class apart
    Innovative ideas and technologies benefit those willing to move forward
  • Lloyd's List perspectives: the changing parameters of ship finance
    Owners' fortunes and reputations will be at stake again, says Poten & Partners chairman
  • Strong will survive in tankers
    Threat always produces opportunity, says Intertanko's managing director

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • GSL pulls plug on $400M debt plan
    NYSE-listed Global Ship Lease has cancelled plans to sell $400M in mortgage notes and pay off its remaining bank debt
  • Congress deals blow to US cargo preference
    US government-impelled cargo will lose $731M in reimbursements over the next decade in the wake of a sweeping budget deal passed by Congress
  • Carnival sees signs of brand recovery
    NYSE-listed Carnival Corp has posted better-than-expected quarterly results as bookings gain momentum
  • Pacific Radiance takes two more PSVs
    SINGAPORE-based offshore marine service provider Pacific Radiance has exercised options for two more platform supply vessels (PSVs)
  • Hanjin unveils restructuring, may sell bulk unit
    Hanjin Shipping said today that it is considering selling its bulk shipping business to raise money
  • TTA plans IPO for fertiliser arm
    Thoresen Thai Agencies, Thailand's second biggest bulker owner, said today it plans to list subsidiary PM Thoresen Asia Holdings on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
  • Shanghai maritime arbitration caseload doubles
    Shanghai Maritime Arbitration Commission (SMAC) announced today that it has received 104 cases as of 18 December, 2013, doubled than the same time last year, and its res litigiosa amounted to 1.28Bn yuan ($210M), a 12% year-on-year increase
  • Congestion down in Newcastle terminal
    Coal shipments from the major Newcastle terminal rebounded strongly in the latest week after earlier bad weather impacts, according to filings from operator Port Waratah Coal Services
  • New measures for box ships
    Japan's Ministry of Land, Transport and Infrastructure has released temporary safety measures for container ships over 8,000teu in the wake of the break-up and sinking of MOL Comfort on 17 June
  • China new orders triple
    CHINESE shipyards' new orders more than tripled year on year to 51.9M dwt in the first 11 months, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said today
  • Beijing approves Zhoushan oil terminal
    China's National Development and Reform Commission has approved a 450,000-tonne crude oil terminal project in Zhoushan, near Shanghai, announced the local port administration
  • Holiday season dampens bulker rates
    Freight rates for drybulk carriers are weakening across all segments, as the holiday season is afflicting the market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • DP World Cochin to Hike Terminal Rates
  • Asia Big Doha Winner
  • Daggett: No ILA Slowdowns in Works
  • Federal Judge Denies Injunction to Block NY-NJ Hiring Rules
  • UPS Freight Teamsters to Vote on Contract Next Month
  • China Levels VAT Playing Field for Foreign Shipping Companies
  • NVOCCs Face Spot Market Pricing in the Trans-Pacific
  • Harbor Trucking Association Launches LA-LB Truck Mobility Report
  • UASC Secures $1.3 Billion Loan for 12 New Container Ships
  • Rotterdam Container Traffic Shrinks in Weak Economy
  • Luxembourg Sells Cargolux Stake to Chinese Investors
  • China-Europe Intermodal: 'Just Right'?

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • Teekay arm to raise $53m
    Teekay Offshore Partners has struck a deal to raise $53.4m in a private placement.
  • Wilson lands OSV order
    Wilson Sons has secured a contract to construct four offshore support vessels (OSVs) for a Brazilian compatriot.
  • ADM eyes barges
    Archer Daniels Midland is getting ready to expand its fleet of inland barges under a broader effort to increase crop shipments from its port in northern Brazil.
  • Pemex taps Bourbon arm
    Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has awarded $68.8m worth of contracts to charter-in three platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Naviera Bourbon Tamaulipas.
  • Karatzas case dismissed
    Authorities have dismissed a criminal case against ship broker and finance man Basil Karatzas over allegations of embezzling from his former employer, New Jersey brokerage Compass Maritime.
  • DVB raises VLGC flag
    Continued newbuilding orders have led DVB to dim its view on the VLGC segment.
  • More Greek joy for Sinopac
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding is rounding off 2013 with the single largest order of the year for its popular eco-ultramax bulkers.
  • Search on for crewman
    UK authorities have launched a search for a seafarer thought to have been swept into the River Trent.
  • India refuses crew bail
    A high court in India has blocked a bail bid by anti-piracy crew on an AdvanFort vessel.
  • Q4 joy for Carnival
    Carnival Corp has surprised the market with a fourth quarter profit but has warned red ink awaits in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
  • Dof rakes in $65m
    Dof has won a batch of new charter contracts for its vessels worth at least NOK 400m ($65m).
  • Viking nets $60m deal
    Christen Sveaas-led Viking Supply Ships has received a pre-Christmas boost after netting a potential $60m deal.
  • Danske charts Avance rise
    Avance Gas is set for a four-fold rise in profitability over the next two years as the VLGC market enters a period of record potential, Danske Bank says.
  • Maersk gets cash for Xmas
    The family foundation that controls AP Moller-Maersk is increasing the amount of cash it can retain within the shipping and oil group by restructuring as a holding company.
  • UASC borrows $1.25bn
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has sealed a huge $1.251bn financing facility for 12 of its series of up to 17 big boxship newbuildings.
  • Baltic's booze bonanza
    While the word on the street in London is Christmas parties are not what they were - those heading down to the Baltic Bar at lunchtime may want to clear their afternoon schedule.
  • First Golar newbuild fixed
    Golar LNG has hooked a commissioning cargo for the first of its two recently delivered, speculatively ordered LNG carriers.
  • Gard names London chief
    A key figure in developing the widening range of products on offer from the Gard marine insurance group is to be managing director of the London operation.
  • Remoy kicks off offer
    Rem Offshore CEO Age Remoy is ready to spend around $37m on taking full control of his company.
  • Bergen gets a breather
    Bergen Group has secured short-term financing for its struggling shipbuilding division.
  • Tufton dials it up
    Tufton Oceanic has re-emerged as a major shareholder in US-quoted bulker owner Paragon.
  • HIT hails debt deal
    Indonesian owner Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) says it is ready to expand after sealing a debt deal with a Greek fund.
  • BLUE joins OTC brigade
    Navig8 Crude Tankers today became the eighth shipping company to begin trading on Oslo's over the counter (OTC) market this year after a string of IPOs which have raised close to $1.4bn.
  • Detained ferry sinks
    Hundreds of people have been saved after an overloaded Solomon Islands ferry sank.
  • Crew rescued after smash
    Thirteen crew have been rescued after a collision between a Chinese bulker and a Cosco containership.
  • Hanjin targets $2bn
    Loss making Hanjin Shipping has laid out plans for a fire sale of assets to raise nearly $2bn it needs to stay afloat.
  • Pac Radiance begins drive
    Pacific Radiance is moving ahead with its expansion plans flush with the funds from a successful IPO in Singapore.
  • NWS volumes jump
    Russia's North-Western Shipping (NWS) has boosted timber cargoes by 70% as new vessel deliveries kick in.
  • Vitesse action halted
    The widow of a fisherman killed in a ferry collision can only sue Condor Ferries after appeals against two officers' manslaughter sentences have been heard.
  • CMT doubles up
    Taiwan's Chinese Maritime Transport (CMT) has declared its capesize bulker option in China.
  • Cold War relic dumped
    The government of the Canadian province of Newfoundland & Labrador has finally realised that you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
  • TTA plans fertiliser IPO
    Bangkok-based Thoresen Thai Agencies plans to list its Vietnamese fertiliser producing subsidiary on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
  • Genmar gets a breather
    New York-based General Maritime is ending the week with a $200m infusion of new equity that comes both from majority owner Oaktree Capital and from a collection of Wall Street institutional investors.
  • Fincantieri jumbosizes
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has clinched a contract to stretch one of the smallest cruiseships in the MSC Crociere fleet.
  • LNG in vogue
    The odds that US operator Horizon Lines will rely on domestic shipyards to equip its fleet of containerships with dual-fuel engines are looking increasingly slim.
  • Golden Miller fire out
    The fire that broke out on board Petredec's 16,750-cbm LPG carrier Golden Miller (ex-Fezzano, built 1993) in the Brazilian port of Aratu yesterday has been extinguished.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • 10 things not expected in 2014, but could happen
    Last month's column laid out a base case outlook for 2014, and so this month the focus is placed on various key factors that are unlikely to happen but should not be totally discounted...
  • Transitioning from diesel
  • Fork in the road
  • U.S., Libya ink TIFA
    The deal will establish a joint U.S.-Libya Council on Trade and Investment, which will address issues including market access, intellectual property, labor, and environmental challenges, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.
  • EU to change tariffs for developing countries
  • COSCO, MSC announce GRIs
    COSCO will increase its rates for all shipments, including reefer cargo, from the Far East to South America West Coast and Mexico, and MSC's rates will increase on all cargo from the Far East to West Africa and Angola.
  • Commentary: Heard around town
  • Commentary: American Shipper nets Seahorse Award
  • Commentary: D.C.'s clean truck bill upsets truckers
  • Commentary: YRC struggles to offload debt
  • Commentary: Foolish thieves
  • Commentary: Ports go better together
  • Schneider launches new chassis fleet
    "Establishing a company-owned chassis fleet gives Schneider complete control of assets used in an intermodal move and makes our service even more efficient for shippers," stated Bill Matheson, president of Schneider's intermodal services.
  • November truckload rates rise
  • Tiger Cool Express acquires 200 refrigerated containers
  • Bahri company receives new chemical tanker
  • U.S., Brazil commit to improved bilateral beef trade
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food on Wednesday pledged to improve trade in beef and beef-related products between the two countries.
  • CEVA to continue partnerships with Ford, Vileda
  • TMS keeps shipper-carrier relationship strong
  • Drewry says carriers 'spooked' by overcapacity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2013
  • Prices climbing in Fujairah
    IFO prices soften in South Africa.
  • Prices firming across Europe
    Port operations were proceeding with delays in Gibraltar.
  • Aegean formally completes US acquisition
    'This marks another important milestone in Aegean's history', says Tavlarios.
  • Regulators 'want protection' for bunker suppliers
    Bunker players fear P3 alliance will weaken their position in price negotiations.
  • Senior staff remain in place after Hess acquisition
    Captain Chris Roberts will remain as corporation bunker fuels manager.
  • Demand for bunkers sees fuel oil stocks fall
    Higher freight have triggered an increase in shipping activity.
  • Prices firming in Asian hubs
    Tight supplies for 380 cSt grade fuel in Hong Kong.
  • TonenGeneral to buy energy trading firm
    Falling oil demand in Japan spurs restructuring.
  • Chennai bunkering jetty opposed
    Locals fear greater risk of oil spills.
  • Energy-saving device to be used on ships
    Product at test stage of development.
  • France to build LNG-fuelled ferry
    Ship will be world's biggest.
  • Bulker arrest in Singapore
    Money owing on repair bills believed to be the reason.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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
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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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