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May 29, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port's April container volume up 4pc to 2.82 million TEU
  • Maersk returns to Auckland after strike, port vows high productivity
  • Guangzhou to spend US$4.08 million on putting Nansha in world's top 12
  • CMA CGM, CSCL, UASC loop re-orders Le Havre and Shekou exim roles
  • Tianjin 4-month container volume increases 9pc to 4.15 million TEU
  • Port of Charleston's April container volume up 9pc to 134,718 TEU
  • Tacoma's first 4-month box volume up 35pc with Grand Alliance arrival
  • Ship Finance orders 4 box ships from Korean yard for 'attractive' price
  • Criminal intent determined in Colombo CFS blaze, LCL customers hit
  • US truck tonnage fell 0.2pc in April: American Trucking Associations
  • Heavy, outsized crane parts move 4,500 kilometres from China to Siberia
  • Study: Logistics sales exceed pre-recession levels, but profits down
  • Alaska volcanic ash cloud prompts regional air cargo cancellations
  • Changi April air cargo off 1.8pc to 145,600 tonnes, passengers up 0.8pc
  • New cargo carrier Aerospace One to buy more 747-200Fs, 747-400Fs

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Essar Shipping's revenue increases 16 pc in FY 13
  • India inks comprehensive maritime agreement with Vietnam
  • Zim comes out on top in Asian Shipper Sentiment Survey
  • India hoping for improved trade relations under new Pak dispensation
  • India may freeze sugar exports
  • India, Iran sorting out impediments to importing crude
  • DP World mentors tomorrow s business leaders
  • Govt may divest 10 pc stake in Cochin Shipyard
  • Oman starts constructing new container terminal at Sohar
  • Vallarpadam ICTT now EDI connected
  • Govt may reduce export target of $500 bn for current fiscal
  • Growth in capital goods sector could boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Auf lange Sicht wollen wir 25 Schiffe mit Methanol...
  • Panalpina opens new healthcare facility at Luxembourg...
  • Garbe Logistic to build logistics centre for Schenker
  • Air Pacific changes name and fleet composition
  • PPG satisfied with conference in Le Havre
  • Carriers return to open war says Drewry
  • Jebel Ali meets UN security benchmark
  • Swiss Post opens new logistics centre in western...
  • JCL Logistics ringing in the changes
  • Maersk and Safmarine thin out Waf5+
  • Ore wagon export from Kiruna
  • SBB Cargo and Innofreight Swiss plan alliance
  • Chep initiative reduces transport costs and CO2 emissions
  • Major gap between A1 and A7 to be closed
  • Oman Air orders three A330-300s
  • Turkish Cargo expands RFS network in North America
  • ISS appoints senior vice-president global sales

Marine Logweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Jurong to build ultra high spec North Sea jack-up for Noble
  • Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine break ground for JV plant
  • Dole to add three new reefer box ships to owned fleet
  • TY Offshore gets private equity injection
  • Gard P&I Club returns $31 million to members
  • Royal Caribbean flies Grandeur passengers home

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Port of Vancouver workshop postponed to a later date
  • TSA member carriers eye general rate increase
  • Cargill taps Jeff Vassart as president of Cargill Canada
  • Port of Seattle releases April container numbers
  • Horizon adding Jacksonville to Houston/San Juan run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Dry bulk has weathered the worst of the downturn
    But Golden Ocean boss hopes a weak market will drive a new round of scrapping
  • Money for Merseyside
    UK chancellor backs infrastructure spend
  • Aframax tankers ordered as market remains precariously balanced
    Greek tanker company defies conventional wisdom that restrained orderbook is essential
  • Norwegian investigators slam Hurtigruten's safety culture
    Report on fatal Nordlys fire criticises fixed CO2 firefighting systems
  • Ferry and ro-ro operators get their own energy efficiency index
    IMO agrees industry-specific tool for mandating future CO2 reductions
  • Ship Finance touts charters for post-panamax newbuildings
    Fredriksen unit reasserts its faith in more efficient box tonnage
  • Diana swoops for another panamax
    Greece-based owner confirms $20.25m price tag for Shoyo
  • Star Bulk remains in the black despite plunging revenues
    Locked-in capesizes give owner some cause for cheer
  • Trafigura orders up to eight product tankers in China
    Emerging trend sees Swiss firm follow other traders to book newbuildings
  • Tackle piracy at source
    Creating employment in Somali coastal regions is crucial
  • Somalia needs land-based reforms to safeguard shipping
    Piracy is the symptom of poverty and political instability, not a cause, says AKE
  • Pirates free Hansa Marburg crew after holding them for a month
    Ship managers withhold release details for fear of encouraging further kidnappings
  • Owners ready to party like it's 1985
    In the current market calculus, the shipyards backed by state lenders are running the show
  • Costs of eco measures threaten world trade, says chamber
    Stena chief warns Leipzig forum over higher bills for distillate fuels
  • African box ports attract fresh investment
    Standard & Poor's rates outlook as 'moderately positive'
  • Rates rise on transpacific trade
    But analysts predict mounting overcapacity this year
  • Zim sells stakes in China box makers
    Ocean carrier divests in non-core assets to cut its debt
  • Jinhui posts 68% fall in first-quarter profits
    Hong Kong-listed handy and supramax specialist predicts tough year ahead
  • Golden Ocean first-quarter profits sink 48%
    Singapore-listed Fredriksen dry bulk vehicle fixes charters for three kamsarmaxes
  • Shipping needs Arctic regulations more than ever, says Norton Rose
    IMO faces growing pressure to finalise polar code

Fairplayweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Tankers brace for storms
    CRUDE inventories should provide a buffer for US tanker markets if predictions of an extremely active hurricane season prove correct, tanker consultants warned today
  • China's energy demand seen peaking by 2035
    CHINA'S energy demand will peak between 2030 and 2035 on the back of expanding industrialisation and urbanisation, the government has forecast
  • Golden Ocean eyes growth after ships deal
    GOLDEN Ocean, the drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's business empire, said today it is weighing more expansion after acquiring two ships at a yard in India
  • Nigerian police free four kidnapping victims
    NIGERIAN police have reportedly rescued four foreign oil workers kidnapped by pirates from an offshore facility more than a month ago
  • SMM clinches $596M rig order
    SINGAPORE's Sembcorp Marine said today it has won a $596M order from Noble for a jack-up rig with ultra-high specifications
  • RMT issues 424M shares
    RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today it is issuing 424M more new units, after an oversubscription of a similar offering earlier this month
  • DSME wins $780M deal from UAE
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said yesterday it has won a 896.8Bn won ($778.4M) deal from the United Arab Emirates to build modules for offshore plants
  • Essar Shipping's profits drop off cliff
    ESSAR Shipping Ltd today reported a drop of nearly 100% profits for 1Q13 to just 500,000 rupees ($9,269)
  • Russian box combination plan wins applause
    A MOVE by one of Russia's box movers, Global Ports Investment, to buy out National Container has picked up support from a key maritime analyst
  • Delays might spark German intermodal gridlock
    GERMAN North Sea ports could face gridlock beyond 2020 on rail ties to the hinterland because of infrastructure delays
  • Star touts 'eco' plan
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported lower adjusted profits and signalled that it too is planning to invest in 'eco' bulkers
  • China nears control of Gwadar's strategic port
    THREE Chinese government-owned companies are reportedly poised to take over as operators of Pakistan's highly strategic Gwadar port
  • Hanjin Shipping defends itself as shares dive
    HANJIN Shipping is trying to defend itself as the company's share price dived following critical South Korean news reports
  • Five northern European companies for Gothia Tankers
    A NEW product tanker marketing company has been formed by five northern European shipping companies
  • Gard returns $31M to members in deferred call
    NORWAY'S P&I club Gard said today its board has decided to return $3M to its members by reducing the deferred advanced call for the 2012 policy year from 25% to 15%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • DHL Supply Chain to Invest in Southeast Asia
    DHL Supply Chain has plans to invest €140 million (about US$180 million) in its business in Southeast Asia by 2015. The bulk of the investments will go towards investing in new facilities, advanced information technology solutions, expansion in transportation and bolstering staff strength and training in order to enhance DHL Supply...
  • ITF Urges Grain Terminals' Owners to End ILWU Lockouts
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has repeated its concerns, as well as its member unions' concerns, regarding the lockout of International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers at the United Grain terminal in Washington's Port of Vancouver in Washington and the Columbia Grain terminal in Oregon's Port of Portland. International Longshore and...
  • TSA Lines Plan July 1 Rate Increases
    Hoping to prop up freight rates as the start of the peak-shipping season gets closer, the discussion agreement representing ocean carriers in the eastbound Pacific announced guidelines for increases of $400 per 40-foot container to the West Coast and $600 to all other destinations, effective July 1. Brian Conrad, executive administrator...
  • US Diesel Prices Slip
    U.S. diesel prices through May 27, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices experienced a slight drop in the week ending May 27, following two weeks of rising prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During those two weeks, prices had increased a total of 1 percent or 4.5 cents. The average price...
  • China's 'Green Fence' Slams U.S. Exporters
    U.S. exports of recycled plastics, metal and paper to China are taking a beating because China's new administration is cracking down on the importation of adulterated scrap products. The so-called Green Fence policy launched by President Xi Jinping in February is taking a toll on three of the highest-volume commodities shipping...
  • Total Quality Logistics Expands Charlotte, N.C. Sales Office
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is relocating and expanding into 15,000 sq. ft. of new office space in Charlotte, N.C. The company's new office is located in the Forest Park Business Park where the company currently employs 40, but plans to add up to 100 additional sales professionals...
  • PITT OHIO Receives President's Trophy From Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
    PITTSBURGH - PITT OHIO announced today that they have been awarded the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) President's Trophy. The award is recognized as being the highest safety award presented by all carriers that are members of Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association. The President's Trophy is presented by PMTA and its Safety...
  • Dubai International's Freight Volume Climbs
    Dubai International Airport moved 199,985 metric tons of freight in April, up 7.3 percent from 186,385 metric tons in April 2012. Year-to-date, cargo through the United Arab Emirates airport totaled 784,832 metric tons, up 11.5 percent from the first four months of the previous year. "It is very clear that our growth...
  • Cargo Volume Dips at Changi Airport
    Singapore's Changi Airport handled 145,600 metric tons of cargo in April, down 1.8 percent year-over-year. In the first four months of the year, cargo volume declined 2.1 percent year-over-year to 579,600 metric tons. The near-term outlook for aviation remains cloudy, with external threats ranging from high fuel prices and weak prospects for...
  • Port of Auckland Welcomes Maersk's Southern Star Service
    The Ports of Auckland, New Zealand, cheered Maersk Line's announcement that the Southern Star service will return to Auckland with larger ships. The service moved from Auckland to Tauranga, New Zealand, during the dispute with the Maritime Union in December 2011. The new rotation is Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia; Singapore; Brisbane, Australia; Auckland and Lyttelton...
  • Qatar Withdraws Offer to Serve as ICAO Permanent Seat
    The International Civil Aviation Organization confirmed it received a letter from Qatar advising the U.N. agency that it has decided to withdraw its offer to become the ICAO's new permanent seat. "Montreal has been our home for many decades," ICAO Secretary General Raymond Benjamin said in a written statement. "While the offer...
  • CSX Freight Train Derails Near Baltimore
    A CSX freight train derailed Monday afternoon in the White Marsh, Md., area in Baltimore County, sparking a fire and causing buildings to collapse. The Baltimore County Fire Department said on its official Twitter feed that several industrial buildings had collapsed and there was a fire at the scene. The cause...
  • Steel Imports Rose 4.2 Percent in April
    Steel imports in April were 2.679 million tons, increasing 4.2 percent from 2.570 million tons in March, but down 14.8 percent from April 2012, according to preliminary government reporting, the American Institute for International Steel said. "Imports increased in April primarily due to an increase in arrivals of semi-finished slab imports...
  • Capacity Hikes Erode Carriers' Rate Leverage, Drewry Says
    With many of this year's annual trans-Pacific freight rate contracts yet to be signed, U.S. import demand is flat to down year-over-year, and spot rates appear set to resume their downward trek after last week's increase. "With many ocean freight agreements that start on May 1 yet to be renegotiated, ocean...
  • Greenbriar Equity Acquires Transplace
    Transplace, a third-party logistics provider with strong roots in U.S. trucking and cross-border transportation, has been acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group, a New York-based investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "Greenbriar has a long-standing focus on the logistics sector, understands our industry and will support growing our business,"...
  • UPS Names Willis as Director of UK, Ireland, Nordics
    UPS has appointed George Willis as the new managing director for UPS U.K., Ireland and the Nordics. Willis, a 29-year UPS veteran, succeeds Cindy Miller, who was recently appointed as president of UPS Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Willis will be responsible for operations, business development...
  • CTS: North American Southbound Exports Rise for First Time in Seven Months
    Containerized exports from North America to Central and South America inched up to 177,200 20-foot-equivalent units in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This followed six months of year-over-year declines in this lane. North America to Far East Asia North America exported 694,100 TEUs to Far East Asia...
  • China Maintains Biggest Slice of US Apparel Market
    For all the talk about near-sourcing to Central America or the shift in production to Vietnam, China remains the dominant supplier of U.S. apparel imports. In fact, China's share of the U.S. apparel import market is growing far faster than overall U.S. apparel imports. Containerized U.S. apparel imports increased a minimal...
  • Unsettled Terrain in E-Commerce Logistics
    In Home Depot's upbeat earnings call last week, CEO Frank Blake said the 2,200-store home improvement chain had completed the rollout of what it calls "Buy Online, Ship to Store," a variation on e-commerce that the company is clearly excited about. It disclosed that 22 percent of online sales were...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Revise Europe-Asia Service in July
    Hapag-Lloyd will revise its Europe-to-Asia EUM service, calling eastern Port Said instead of Damietta in Egypt. The change will take effect on the westbound route, starting with the Colombo Express, voyage 052W27, departing from Busan, South Korea, on July 1. The transit times remain unchanged, with the following port rotation: Busan; Shanghai;...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • OSG aframax arrested
    Bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has emerged as the target of a multi-million dollar lawsuit that stems from an allision on the Mississippi River.
  • LNG fuel NGO unveiled
    A new non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on the safety of LNG fuelling is being set up by the Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto).
  • Trafigura comes clean
    Trafigura has confirmed reports it has placed an order for up to eight medium-range (MR) product tankers at China State Shipbuilding Corp affiliate Guangzhou Shipbuilding International.
  • Cecon charters Emas vessel
    Norway's Cecon has agreed a charter contract with Lionel Lee's EMAS AMC for a pipelaying vessel.
  • Three reefers for Dole
    US fruit group Dole Food Company is spending $165m on three new reefers.
  • Western wins one
    Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard has won a new order to build a ferry for Tanzania.
  • Diana buys yet again
    Diana Shipping has confirmed yet another raid on the second hand sale and purchase market and has tied up Chinese financing for a pair of panamax newbuildings.
  • Baltic builds war chest
    Baltic Trading has raised a fraction over $23m from its fundraising visit to Wall Street.
  • SCI trims loss
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has snipped a little off its annual loss, but saw results from tankers and bulkers worsen dramatically.
  • TEN rating dropped
    Credit Suisse has cut its rating on Tsakos Energy Navigation in the wake of a strong earnings report from the Greek owner.
  • Seadrill profit flat
    John Fredriksen rig and drillship owner Seadrill has posted flat quarterly earnings as an uptick in revenue from a bigger fleet was offset by higher costs.
  • Another one gone at GE
    Indian owner Great Eastern Shipping (GE) has continued its clear-out of elderly tonnage by agreeing a deal to sell a 1981-built products tanker.
  • Greek tanker hit
    Nigerian gunmen have boarded a Greek owned tanker and snatched some of the crew, it emerged today.
  • Star shines in first
    Star Bulk has posted a surprise profit in the first quarter as its period chartering strategy paid off.
  • Coastal starts stronger
    Malaysian shipyard and shipping group Coastal Contracts has increased first quarter profit despite seeing revenue fall.
  • Korea spike for LNG?
    LNG shipowner's could be about to receive a boost with the news that South Korea has shut down a pair of nuclear power plants for an indefinite period.
  • Taxing time for Essar
    India's Essar Shipping has posted a drop in annual earnings as its tax bill rose.
  • Erria down in Q1
    Shipowner turned manager Erria remains hopeful for a profitable year despite seeing its first quarter earnings retract.
  • Dolphin set fair
    Dolphin Group of Norway posted a healthy profit in the first quarter of the year overturning last year's deficit.
  • Walvis tug goes down
    Twelve crew are missing after a tug capsized and sank while assisting a tanker off Nigeria.
  • Gard cuts P&I cost
    The cost of protection and indemnity cover from Gard is again to be discounted, with the wealthy Norwegian insurance mutual deciding to not collect $31m due for last year.
  • Kassian charged in US
    Greek operator Kassian Maritime has been indicted in the US in an oil-waste disposal case.
  • U-Ming sells again
    U-Ming Marine has sold off its third bulker in the first five months of this year, brokers say.
  • Double for Chuangdong
    Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industry has won two more deals for small tanker newbuildings.
  • Epic inks Japanese double
    Epic Pantheon International Gas Shipping has moved for a pair of small LPG carriers at a Japanese shipyard.
  • Resale deal looks Golden
    John Fredriksen has pulled off another coup in the sale and purchase market with Golden Ocean's double resale deal yesterday.
  • Young Bros dips
    Hawaii container line Young Brothers has posted a drop in first-quarter intra-state volumes.
  • Minoan "on right track"
    Fuel-saving measures have cut Greek ferry group Minoan Lines' loss in the first three months.
  • Zhejiang deal confirmed
    Golden Ocean has confirmed a charter deal to bring in three modern Chinese-owned kamasarmax bulkers.
  • Jinhui profits crash
    Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has made a poor start to 2013 with a near 70% year-in-year drop in first quarter profits.
  • Steel growth flat
    Global steel production saw little or no year-on-year growth last month, according to the World Steel Association (WSA).
  • Two targeted off Aden
    Two ships have been involved in suspected piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden in which gun-fire was exchanged intelligence reports claim.
  • SMM bags Noble job
    SembCorp Marine has won a newbuilding contract from Noble Corp for a high-spec jack-up drilling rig.
  • Swiber eyes newbuild
    Swiber Holdings is poised to invest up to $500m in an order for a new deepwater offshore construction vessel.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • ICAO, Air Transport Action Group fight carbon emissions
  • Private equity firm invests in Transplace
    The third party logistics company and truck brokerage Transplace said Tuesday it has tapped New York-based private investment firm Greenbriar Equity Group LLC as its new equity partner. The 3PL serves more than 700 customers.
  • DHL to invest $180 million in Asia by 2015
    The seven new facilities will be located in parts of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam and will all be open by the end of the year. The company has already completed a 17,000-square-foot facility in Cimanggis, Indonesia.
  • Washington Notebook: 787 meets new battery standards, returns to skies
  • U.S. steel imports up 4.2% in April
  • Singapore Air parks second freighter
    SIA Cargo's president, Tan Kai Ping, blamed the decision on the current weakness in the air cargo market resulting from over-capacity and the high price of fuel. He also left the door open for future freighter adjustments.
  • New pharmaceutical facility in Luxembourg
  • Progress made toward transpacific trade agreement
  • Food aid reform may be revised
  • Horizon to offer Houston-to-Jacksonville service
  • Caribbean shipowners announce rate increase
  • APL suspends bookings from Sokhna, Egypt
    "The drop in productivity has reached some 70 percent and is causing a serious port congestion in Sokhna with vessels not able to load and discharge containers according to their planned schedule," the liner carrier said.
  • Delta opens JFK expansion
  • Liberian president dedicates new berth

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • FutureShip unveils ECO Research Centre in Singapore
    Centre will embark on 'Analytical Ship Performance Evaluation and Management' as its first project.
  • Pirate attacks 'unreported' for fear of driving up insurance
    Private security officials say tanker was hijacked on West Africa.
  • IFO firms but MGO slips in Fujairah
    Cape Town, Durban: IFO prices climbing.
  • Prices make double digit gains in Northwest Europe
    Low sulphur product at Hamburg rose by over $10 a tonne.
  • Yard wins bunker tanker order
    Deal follows two-ship order made in February.
  • Competitively priced LSFO possible, says analyst
    But would require significant investment from refiners.
  • High viscosity product displaces demand for 380 cSt material
    Sales of 500 cSt bunker fuel in South Korean ports totalled 30,000 mt in May.
  • Bunker prices strengthen across Asia
    Players in Busan said higher prices led to low demand.
  • Fuel cost-cutting measures slash opertor's losses
    Minoan Lines says it is 'on the right track'.
  • Cavotec: AMP could help ships meet emission requirements
    Ships can 'dramatically' cut emissions and reduce bunker consumption by adopting AMP technologies, says company.
  • Titan placed in 'first stage' of HKSE delisting procedure
    Titan will need to submit a viable resumption proposal before being able to resume trading.
  • 'Fuel efficient' system ordered for deepwater pipelay vessel
    Systems will provide 'reliable and fuel efficient propulsion', claims ABB.
  • Hong Kong to tighten vessel smoke control at harbour
    Plans to introduce Ringelmann smoke chart to spot vessels emitting unacceptable levels of smoke.
  • US ports seek info on emissions reduction technologies
    Ports want technologies that meet or exceed IMO standards on NOx.
  • Korean bank to support 'eco' ship financing
    Korea Eximbank will use class expertise to 'increase support' for environment-friendly ships, says firm.

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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%)
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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
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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
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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
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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