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May 31, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV profit hits US$54.2 million, but legal costs turns it into loss
  • Xiamen box volume rises 17pc to 2.42 million TEU in first four months
  • EU member states oppose Brussels' solar tariffs, fear consequences
  • Cambodian Nike-supplier strike continues despite police crack down
  • Hamburg Sud names world's biggest reefer box ships - 9,600-TEU each
  • Carriers raise cash by disposing of container manufacturing assets
  • Neopanamax broad beamed vessels get more cargo into shallow ports
  • Xinjiang Korgas rail checkpoint April trade cargo increases 100.7pc
  • Kalmar wins US$12.9 million contract for 25 Algerian reachstackers
  • TNT Express in Oman launches Mobile Worker communication unit
  • BIFA names new chairman, reshuffles board members and their roles
  • Cargolux sets US$2.5 million limit for unions - $12.5 million demanded
  • Lufthansa Cargo considers deactivating its reactivated MD-11 fleet
  • United adds O'Hare PetSafe kennel to Newark and Houston facilities

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Aprile India efficiently handles heavy lift movement from Mumbai to Jubail
  • BCHAA honours L. Radhakrishnan
  • ICS launches annual review of shipping developments
  • Moore Stephens says Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • Standards of container packing must be improved: TT Club
  • JNPT celebrates 24th anniversary
  • Record iron ore CLO loaded at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Vizag General Cargo Berth commences operation
  • Volkswagen recognises APM Terminals Inland Services India
  • Extension of interest subvention scheme to boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Feierliches Jubiläum in Genf
  • Art Logistics launches multimodal service to Central Asia
  • Ceva inaugurates additional USA-Mexico trans-border services
  • Horizon adds Jacksonville to network
  • GBP 35 million for Mersey Estuary dredging project
  • Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • From port of Long Beach to Oakland port system
  • Norway's state railway installing TPS
  • VTL: supervisory board with three new members
  • Russian Railways and Serbian Railways collaborate
  • USA: new rental programme for LNG-fuelled trucks
  • Schenker enhances UK vehicle fleet
  • CSA: frequency increase and Seoul service launch
  • Rwandair increases operations and adds two destinations
  • Biman to split Saudi operation

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Caterpillar unveils new MaK dual fuel marine engine
  • PPL Shipyard books jack-up order from Japanese customer
  • Royal Caribbean orders third Quantum Class ship
  • BIMCO President: Shipping "under environmental...
  • Royal Caribbean quantifies Grandeur fire financial hit
  • Costamare in box ship acquisition JV with fund manager

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port of Longview posts record numbers during 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates Maiden Voyage call
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers USNS MONTFORD POINT
  • Port of Los Angeles extends Yang Ming lease agreement
  • Royal Caribbean cancels upcoming voyages of damaged ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Evergreen returns 10,000 teu pair to Zim
    Israeli line to deploy vessels in service with China Shipping
  • Frontline fails to meet Ship Finance International cash sweep
    No such payments expected for rest of the year, Hjertaker admits
  • Frontline boss calls for stronger leadership in VLCC sector
    'Dismal' market cannot change unless owners steel their nerve, Jensen warns
  • Analysts predict rosier outlook for VLCC sector
    Oil industry advances could boost largest tankers' tonne-mile prospects
  • Is Europe's multi-forked fightback winning?
    Focus on innovation and niche construction may last only until Asia has caught up
  • Eastern shipyards build on the lessons learned from the west
    Asian yards show their mettle with welding and block construction
  • Rules for the use of force
    As the shooting stops, it is better for all parties to have a starting point for negotiations
  • Shipbuilding: Risks of going offshore
    Yards need expertise and risk-management procedures to target new segment
  • Improved investment climate shores up clubs' free reserves
    But results point to deterioration in underwriting results, says Willis
  • What is the pooling agreement and why has it changed?
    Sharing claims creates a common interest in loss prevention and maintenance of quality
  • He who has the pipeline calls the tune
    Pumping oil overland to counter Iran's Strait of Hormuz sabre-rattling could hit VLCCs
  • Transatlantic restructures to focus on door-to-door logistics
    Shipowner ditches fragmented approach to develop key business segments
  • Zim seeks lender support for newbuildings
    Carrier agrees Israeli job cuts but posts smaller first-quarter loss
  • Default settings
    Others may emulate Commerzbank's ship warehousing experiment
  • PSA expands further in Fujian
    Singapore port group buys non-controlling stake in Jiangyin terminal
  • Dole orders $165m reefer boxships
    Food giant upgrades US west coast fleet with three 770 feu vessels
  • China moves towards national flag reform
    Tianjin pilot project calls for open-registry Chinese ships to return home
  • US investors take 80% stake in König
    Delos Shipping and Tennenbaum Capital enter troubled KG sector
  • Zim narrows its losses but remains in the red
    Cost-cutting continues as carrier seals agreement to shed 100 jobs in Israel
  • Frontline may restructure if weak market continues
    Mounting losses cast doubt on firm's ability to repay convertible bond maturing in 2015
  • Costamare teams up with hedge fund to buy boxships
    York Capital joint venture will lead acquisitions for next two years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Volkswagen Recognizes APM Terminals Inland Services India
    PUNE, India - Volkswagen India selected APM Terminals Mumbai Container Freight Station (CFS) to receive its annual "Supplier Appreciation Award" for excellent performance during 2011-2012. The award is in recognition of the Inland Services operation's help in achieving Volkswagen's targeted logistics chain performance levels for the 110,000 vehicle capacity Chakan...
  • Birgitte Henrichsen Appointed Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing
    COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Birgitte Henrichsen has been appointed Vice President, Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing, A.P. Moller - Maersk, as of 1 June 2013. "Since joining the Group and Group Relations in 2008, Birgitte has been an important driver of the Company's enhanced relationship with the media, both in Denmark...
  • Fednav Increases its Great Lakes Fleet
    MONTREAL - Fednav Limited, the largest international maritime bulk carrier in Canada, today announced the addition of six new vessels to its fleet. Ordered with Sumitomo Corporation and Oshima Shipyard, the environmentally advanced vessels will be built in Japan and will add substantial capacity to its Great Lakes-capable fleet of...
  • IFS Group Launches CargoWise in Lima
    CHICAGO- CargoWise, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers (LSPs), announced the successful adoption of ediEnterprise delivered through WiseCloud by leading Peruvian freight forwarding and logistics experts of International Freight Shipping S.A.C., part of the IFS Group. With more than 5,000 international partners globally, and more than 1,000...
  • Norfolk Southern to Honor Military Veterans as They 'Ride 2 Recovery'
    NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Southern will honor more than 200 wounded military veterans Saturday, June 1, when they stop in Norfolk, Va., as part of their week-long "Ride 2 Recovery" memorial challenge. Ride 2 Recovery is a rehabilitation program of the Fitness Challenge Foundation that features cycling as its core activity....
  • Union Pacific Publishes 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report
    OMAHA, Neb. - Union Pacific today published its 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report, underscoring the company's innovations in the areas of environmental stewardship, safe operations, employee well-being, community development and customer value, as well as its commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics. "Union Pacific's legacy...
  • New Pennsylvania Facility Celebrates 500 Day Major Safety Milestone
    LEBANON, Pa. - On May 15, 2013 the New Penn Milton, Pa. facility celebrated its 500th consecutive day without a single lost time injury. This monumental achievement was reached by all employees at the facility across all operations including dock-workers, drivers, office-workers and sales personnel. "Working safely every day takes practice,...
  • North Carolina Railroad Developing Multimodal Facility
    Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, based in Star, N.C., is in the process of developing a multimodal facility and business park in Midland, N.C., the Independent Tribune reports. The railroad company, which operates the 150-mile Carolina Route rail corridor through central North Carolina, is currently recruiting companies for the future business...
  • Yang Ming Extends Lease at Port of Los Angeles
    Yang Ming is extending its lease at the Port of Los Angeles for an additional nine years. The ocean carrier's current lease at the West Basin Container Terminal was to end in 2021, but it will now last until 2030, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said today. The mayor also signed a...
  • OOCL to Raise Trans-Pacific Rates on July 1
    OOCL will boost rates for dry and refrigerated shipments in its trade from Asia to the U.S., on July 1: For shipments to U.S. West Coast ports and Group 4 points, the hike will be $320 per 20-foot dry and reefer container, $400 per 40-foot dry container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube...
  • Evergreen Schedules July 1 Rate Hikes
    Evergreen will raise rates in its trade from the Far East, excluding India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh; South Africa; and the Middle East, to the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, effective July 1: For U.S. West Coast, Group 4 points and British Columbia cargo, the hike will be $320 per...
  • Pacific International Offers Direct Manila-LA Service
    Pacific International Lines will soon revise its CTP service to provide a direct connection between Manila, the Philippines, and Los Angeles. The Kota Wangi, voyage 982, will be the first ship to sail in the Manila (North Harbor) to Long Beach service, leaving Manila on June 20 with a scheduled transit...
  • Indonesia Exempts Australian Beef From Quotas
    Imports of Australian beef will be exempt from Indonesia's quotas, following negotiations with the Australian government, in order to stabilize the supply and cost of beef in Indonesia's domestic markets ahead of Ramadan next month and the Eid al-Fitr festival in August. The Indonesian government also confirmed that quotas applying to...
  • LaHood Appoints Seven to Academy Advisory Board
    Ray LaHood, U.S. transportation secretary, has selected seven members to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's advisory board. The new members include: Sharon van Wyk, executive vice president and chief operations officer at American Public University System. Kathy Humphrey, vice provost and dean of students at University of Pittsburgh. Laurie Leshin, dean of the school...
  • OOCL to Hike Asia-North Europe Rates in July
    OOCL will increase rates for westbound traffic on its trade from Asia to North Europe, starting July 1. The hike will be $975 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, the container line said. Rates in this trade lane have been declining, despite recent general rate increases by several carriers....
  • US Carload Traffic Dips After Three-Week Rise
    U.S. carload traffic fell 3.3 percent year-over-year in the week ending May 25, according to the Association of American Railroads. This was the first U.S. carload volume dip since April. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, edged up 0.4 percent from the same week in...
  • WCI: Eastbound Backhaul Container Rates Extend Decline to Sixth Week
    World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Backhaul rates from northern Europe fell again this week and are currently at their lowest level since January 31, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. This is the sixth week of declines in this lane, with rates down a total...
  • NS Reroutes Missouri Shipments After Flooding
    Norfolk Southern is rerouting shipments that normally move through Hannibal, Mo., as rising Mississippi River levels have impacted bridge and main line operations in that area. Consequently, customers may see delays of up to 24 hours. Based on current projections, the river level will remain at high levels for several days....
  • Global Trade Seminar Highlights Financial Returns for Retailers
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, May 29, 2013 - Presenters at a recent retail seminar focused on global trade management best practices highlighted significant cost savings opportunities in the areas of First Sale and duty drawback. "First Sale savings within the first five years is typically 10 to 20 percent on duties," said Laura Siegel Rabinowitz, of...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Golar firms FLNG play
    Golar LNG has inked a deal for a stake of at least 25% in Canada's proposed Douglas Channel LNG project.
  • Bigger than big
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFI) said that its just-ordered post-panamax newbuildings will offer more cargo capacity than their 8,700-teu nameplate figure suggests.
  • Erria makes box play
    Danish shipmanager Erria has taken control of its Vietnamese terminal venture in a deal with AP Moller-Maersk.
  • Golar Partners grows
    Golar LNG Partners has posted an increase in earnings in the first quarter as its fleet expanded.
  • Marenave wants to buy
    The Tobias Konig-led company sees itself as a platform for consolidation in the sector.
  • Scorpio cleans up
    Scorpio Tankers has taken its newbuilding orderbook past the 50 mark after clearing out all of the options it had following a spate of activity this year.
  • SFI earnings chopped
    New York-listed Ship Finance International (SFI) has posted weaker first quarter figures as revenues fell.
  • Royal makes it three
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has added a third Quantum-class vessel to its newbuilding orderbook at Meyer Werft shipyard.
  • TransAtlantic cuts back
    Sweden's TransAtlantic is making up to 30 staff redundant as part of a restructuring of its industrial shipping division.
  • Zim cool on cuts
    Zim has shrugged off the significance of a downgrade from Standard & Poor's and flagged up its improving financial health.
  • Clarksons dry chief out
    Guy Campbell has exited Clarksons as the latest round of musical chairs in the shipbroking market continues.
  • PDVSA order revived
    Portugal's ENVC shipyard has finally started work on two tankers ordered in 2010 by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA.
  • Panama scam revealed
    The Panamanian Maritime Authority (PMA) has started legal proceedings against employees involved in issuing fraudulent certificates to ship officers.
  • Dof Subsea duo find work
    Dof Subsea has found work for two of its vessels in the Asia Pacific region.
  • TW+ is coming
    TradeWinds launches a new quarterly supplement this week, called TW+, with a focus on the people at the very top of the business - their plans for their companies and beliefs about the industry.
  • Finnvera ready to go
    Finnish state financing group Finnvera says domestic owners will order more than 10 new ships by 2015 to comply with emissions regulations.
  • Signs of recovery
    Greek ferry group Attica has cut its first-quarter loss amid signs of recovery in the Greek economy.
  • Still seeking contracts
    Norway's Awilco LNG remains confident of winning contracts for two newbuildings due from Daewoo in Korea this year.
  • Zim cuts deficit
    Zim remained rooted in the red despite a raft of cost cuts eating into its first quarter deficit.
  • Frontline's bleak forecast
    John Fredriksen's Frontline painted a bleak picture for the crude tanker market and again warned of a restructuring risk as it wheeled out a first quarter loss today.
  • Nordic no nearer
    Talks continue with banks and investors to avoid winding-up of Danish tanker owner.
  • NCL in $1.3bn debt deal
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has refinanced debt at better rates in a $1.3bn deal.
  • NOCC back in black
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has made a positive start to 2013 with a return to profit in the first quarter.
  • STX ship arrested
    South Korea's STX Pan Ocean has reportedly had one of its panamax bulkers arrested in Singapore court documents show.
  • RCL counts the cost
    Royal Caribbean Cruises says a recent fire aboard one of its cruiseships is likely to hit annual profits by 10 US cents per share.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port charge faces possible challenge in NJ legislature
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey implemented the controversial $4.05-per-TEU Cargo Facility Charge in 2011 to help pay for road and rail infrastructure, as well as security at the port.
  • Don't increase truck weight limits, group says
    "The recent bridge collapse is a classic example of how the stability of our nation's highways and bridges is already compromised," OOIDA's Todd Spencer said. "Adding more weight to the equation is the last thing we need."
  • Mexico activates new audit for textile imports
  • U.S., Caribbean countries to boost trade
  • U.S. gains upgraded 'mad cow' risk classification
  • Panama Canal offers just-in-time transit slots
    The authority said the new service will allow vessels to arrive at the canal much closer to their scheduled transit times, allowing them to remain at anchor for less time before actually beginning transit.
  • Zim reports smaller loss, higher revenues
    The Israel-based liner carrier recorded a loss to shareholders of $112 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared with a loss of $163 million in the same quarter last year. It also had revenue of $918 million for the quarter.
  • MSC completes sale of terminal company stake
  • Maersk sets new rotations for MECL 1 and 2
  • Fednav to add 6 more ships to Great Lakes fleet
  • IATA: Global air freight up slightly in April
  • Etihad launches globe-trotting freighter service
  • U.S. trade with neighbors drops 4% in March
  • DHL confident in growth targets
  • PSA expands stake in Fuzhou port
  • PECO opens new PA depot
  • CORRECTION: Walmart's fines for improper waste disposal
  • More capacity needed for harvest supply chain, ADM official says
  • Descartes grows revenue, profits in 1Q
  • Virgin Cargo to use Descartes for messaging

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Oil climbs as US economy slows
    OPEC can keep oil output ceiling with Brent at $100 per barrel.
  • BIMCO: Shipping industry under 'environmental siege'
    BIMCO will use its influence to defer implementation of sulphur legislation, says new president.
  • Prices head down across Europe
    Weak demand seen in Hamburg.
  • IFO soft, MGO firm in Fuajirah
    Prices soft in Suez.
  • Cruise industry puts faith in scrubbers
    Pursuing ECA exemptions to develop technology after CLIA's emission averaging tool was rejected.
  • Bank becomes shipowner
    Special company set up to handle defaulting assets.
  • Bunker prices slide in Asia
    'Slightly tight' avails at Tokyo Bay.
  • Finland spearheads biofuel development
    Biofuel for Meri is made from food industry waste.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb in Singapore
    Weak demand from 'teapot' refiners a factor in inventory growth.
  • Swift turnaround demonstrated for LNG refuelling by barge
    Viking Grace refuels almost daily during short port stay, highlighting need for supply infrastructure.
  • STX ship in Singapore arrest
    Reason behind move not known.
  • China fuel oil stocks marginally up on week
    Stocks rose 3.4% to approximately 3.5 million mt on Wednesday.
  • Chinese domestic bunker supplier sees profits jump
    Andatee China Marine Fuel Services jointly forms new entity in January 2013.
  • Shipwreck removal goes awry, results in spill
    Explosives used by South African Navy ruptured fuel tank of Seli 1.
  • Fuel efficient trawler delivered to Norwegian firm
    'Special attention' paid to the Havstrand's fuel conservation capabilities.
  • Canadian Coast Guard stops fuel leak from sunken vessel
    The Manolis L leaking bunkers into Newfoundland's Notre Dame Bay.

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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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