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December 9, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Shippers pay US$333/TEU more shipping via Hong Kong than Shenzhen
  • US Federal Maritime Commission okays CKYH's adding Evergreen Line
  • ICS: Shipping's UN carbon debt is no more than what little eco harm it does
  • Shipboard armed guards face shrinking market as pirate attacks decline
  • Jacksonville's JAXPORT wins Kuwaiti-bound Auras from Alabama plant
  • China's CNR, CSR trainmakers seek State Council okay to carry out merger
  • Reports that UTi Worldwide to merge with DSV overplayed, say parties
  • Truck trains studied with lead cab controlling ones behind with radar
  • Now Xmas shipping's nearly done, shippers' fancies turn to spring launches
  • BidAir acquires Imperial Air Cargo to meet South Africa's courier needs
  • Cargolux finds itself sitting pretty atop a Vietnamese export boom

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • DB Schenker opens new office in Vapi
  • Dry bulk shipping seen set for further recovery
  • Govt asks RBI to relax rules for shipbuilding industry
  • Govt supporting Indian shipping, says Radhakrishnan
  • ICS publishes new chemical tanker safety guide
  • Liberia releases mandatory MLC compliance report
  • SARJAK Container Lines honoured at SME Business Excellence Awards 2014
  • Spot Asia-Europe box rates at a low
  • Tanker rates down in Middle East Gulf & West Africa on slow cargo movement
  • UK govt's autumn statement generally helpful for shipping sector
  • Iron ore imports hit record on falling prices
  • Maritime unions observe World AIDS Day
  • Rail Vikas Nigam to have 10 pc equity in PIVNL
  • Rail freight rates to remain steady till next Rail Budget: Arunendra Kumar
  • Centre fast-tracks development of 4 mega steel projects
  • INR turns weak against dollar on fresh demand for US currency
  • Kerala planters want ban on tea, rubber & cardamom imports
  • NTPC to build 9,000 MW power projects in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
  • A case-study of an export letter of credit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 220,000 km covered by electric vehicles
  • German rail association presents new lineup
  • Alstom enlarges stake in Kazakh JV
  • David Caines takes on COO role at Kenco
  • Icao celebrates 70th anniversary of Chicago convention
  • Gerolsteiner prolongs contract with Duvenbeck
  • Finances for rail corridor to Turkey secured
  • European inland shipping body inducts two key members
  • Dentressangle eyes growth in US air and sea business
  • Sino-Canadian consortium wins bid for Toulouse airport stake
  • Transmec inaugurates new automated warehouse system
  • Transnet and CSR plans to build rail manufacture
  • MGI with new AP+ module
  • Feport online with new website

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • DryShips' stock price plunges
    NASDAQ-listed shares of DryShips have fallen precipitously, sinking to a new all-time low despite the company's recent bond payback. In mid-day trading on 8 December, DryShips shares bottomed at $0.81, the lowest price in the company's history as a public entity. That price represented a 29% decline
  • Port of New York posts record volume
    Imports drove a record monthly container volume at New York box terminals in October. A total of 306,805 containers handled in the month beat the previous record of 306,051 in August 2013, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced on 5 December. A 1% rise in import
  • MACS enters North Atlantic trade
    German multipurpose carrier MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping is diversifying into the North Atlantic trade with the launch of a monthly service between the US Gulf and Northwest Europe/UK. Operated with Amber Lagoon and Purple Beach - 34,000dwt open hatch/box shaped mpp units - the new transatlantic
  • CKYHE box carrier alliance gets US nod
    Chinese container carrier alliance CKYHE has won approval from the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Guided by the Shipping Act of 1984, the FMC found that the vessel-sharing agreement is unlikely to bring an unreasonable decrease in service or an unreasonable rise in transportation costs.
  • ASL Marine OSV newbuildings fall through
    A wholly owned subsidiary of ASL Marine Holdings has reached an agreement with a customer on cancelling shipbuilding contracts for two offshore support vessels (OSVs). But the ASL board told the Singapore Exchange on 6 December that it is confident from its discussions with potential buyers and/or
  • Philippine shipping rides out Hagupit
    Alarm across Philippine ports and shipping over an approaching storm has eased with Hagupit's downgrade from a typhoon into a tropic storm on its way to Manila. The capital's port will now keep working today, said shippers. "The Manila International Container Terminal has cancelled their planned
  • Tanker crewman shot dead off Malaysia
    The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is reporting to Interpol on Sunday's attack by pirates of a Vietnamese ship, which resulted in the death of a crew member who was shot, as it deems it a serious threat to the Southeast Asian region. The IMB believes the pirates were looking for gas or fuel
  • Indonesia to emerge as 'maritime axis'
    Indonesia is taking steps that could help it become a "maritime axis of the world", says Mark Yong, director of BMT Asia Pacific. At the Port Finance International Asia conference in Singapore today, Yong praised Indonesian government initiatives such as Pendulum Nusantara, aimed at cutting
  • CJ Korea Express in bid for APL Logistics
    CJ Korea Express, South Korea's largest transport and logistics company, has confirmed in a Korea Exchange filing that it has been shortlisted to take over APL Logistics. Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, the parent of liner operator APL, is selling the logistics business to raise cash in the
  • China Exim Bank loans $354M to shipbuilders
    China Exim Bank last Friday inked deals with 11 clients to provide CNY21.8Bn ($354M) in credit to finance 77 vessels. These vessels include jack-up rigs, 9,400teu container ships for export as well as 12 eco river and coastal vessels. As of this month, the bank has provided a total of CNY579.6Bn
  • Korean shipbuilder stocks drop
    Although ship orders and prices have rebounded, Korean shipbuilders' stocks have dropped. Longer term the slowdown in new ship orders and falling oil prices would affect their shares, said an analyst in a research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "While industry indicators have
  • Chinese coal imports down 9.4% y/y
    China's coal imports declined 9.4% year on year to 264M tonnes in the first 11 months of 2014 due to competition from cheaper domestic coal and government restrictions on coal imports. The drop in coal imports accelerated in November, according to China's latest customs statistics. Import prices
  • Wind of change in coal shipping
    Coal shipping remains an open market, sources have told IHS Maritime. There is a consensus on what has caused the current impasse, but less on where it will go in the future. China shifting to domestic sources is a key part of this. "China is also trying to focus more on non-polluting sources of
  • Anti-piracy measures proliferate
    A number of technologies aimed at detecting and avoiding piracy attempts have been launched recently. Florida, US-based WatchStander a provider of anti-piracy technology for the shipping industry, has tripled the effective operating range of its unique and fully automated anti-piracy system to 6nm.
  • Generation bridge simulator launched
    Norway-based Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new generation of its ship's bridge simulator, K-Sim Navigation, for merchant, offshore, and naval vessels. Designed for the future of advanced and integrated simulation training, Kongsberg says K-Sim Navigation is based on a new cutting-edge

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Helgoland ferry LNG fuel contract is in place
  • Green Tech Marine books order for 21 scrubbers
  • ABS publishes Guide for LNG Fuel Ready Vessels
  • Royal Caribbean International promotes two veterans
  • Moran Iron Works to build ferry for Shepler's
  • Signet towing vessel supports West Africa offshore project
  • Port of NY/NJ on record pace for container volume
  • Tanker crew member dead after pirate attack

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Port of Anacortes reorganization means end for Deputy Director post
  • Port of Portland names Leavitt business development/properties GM
  • Coast Guard oversees removal of wrecked vessel near Columbia mouth
  • Global Port Tracker report sees continued box import slowdown
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for Capesize dry bulk vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Merger and acquisition activity on cards for logistics sector in 2015
    Consultant says talks between DSV and UTi an indicator of things to come
  • Globus sees soft market through New Year
    Net revenue was $5.4m during the third quarter, down from $6.9m
  • Greek Awards hail Pappas, Pappadakis and Marinakis
    Dorian and Empros scoop company awards in front of 1,150 guests
  • Port of New York New Jersey sets a monthly box record
    Import surge keeps the east coast hub on track for a record-breaking year
  • Nigeria reports 5% container growth
    National port authority has set up a task force to tackle congestion
  • Shipbreakers face a gloomy Christmas
    Traditional end of year pick-up undermined by downward pressure on rates
  • Italian senators oppose government-funded Venice terminal
    Protest co-authors backed by over 50 cross-party members in call to reject public funding for 'ambitious' offshore box facility
  • Retailers again urge Obama to intervene in dock talks
    Imports have begun to slow as bottlenecks remain at west coast ports
  • Seafarer dies after pirate attack off Malaysia
    Fatal shooting on Vietnam-flagged tanker highlights growing problem in South China Sea
  • Sovcomflot lands $319m credit facility for two LNG carriers
    South Korea-built vessels will be signed to long-term contracts with Shell
  • Bumi Armada chief executive resigns after share price falls
    Malaysia's largest offshore supply and support firm takes a hit from low oil prices
  • Seasonal greetings from Peru
    The ICS has offered a timely reminder of shipping's green achievements to chime with the Lima climate change conference

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Russia taps Vladivostok as country's first 'free' port
    Russian has tapped Vladivostok as the country's first "free" port, in an attempt to boost the Russian economy besieged by lower oil prices and sanctions from Western countries. Starting in July, shippers will experience less onerous customs, port operators will be able to tap tax incentives and carriers will pay less...
  • As ships get bigger, so do the risks for shippers
    As the world's first 19,000 TEU ship sets sail on its maiden voyage on Monday, concerns are being raised that mega container ships pose a substantial risk to cargo and crew due to their sheer size and inability of supporting infrastructure to come to their aid in the event of...
  • Bunker prices drop an additional 10 percent to 5-year low
    Fuel prices in Rotterdam dropped 10 percent this week. Full size chart. Fuel prices out of Rotterdam, a leading global indicator of the broader fuel market, dropped over 10 percent last week, the latest in a downward spiral that began in July. High-sulfur bunker fuel slipped 10.8 percent to $373 per metric ton,...
  • CenterPoint shores up Pacific Northwest strategy with two-property purchase
    CenterPoint Properties plans to expand its Pacific Northwest footprint beyond the nearly $50 million it recently spent on two properties adjacent to the Port of Seattle. The industrial property giant acquired two properties, with 400,000-square feet of industrial space on 31 acres, last week. The two plots, located on Marginal Way,...
  • Pearl River Delta volume growth outpaced Yangtze, Bohai regions in November
    Foreign container throughput at Pearl River Delta ports grew 12.8 percent in November, the highest monthly growth in more than two years and putting, according to data reported by Citi Research on Monday. Shenzhen and Guangzhou in the unusual position of being the fastest growing large ports in China. In recent...
  • Descartes expands European reach with two acquisitions
    Descartes Systems Group has acquired two companies for about $11.8 million that will help the Waterloo, Ontario-based transportation technology provider expand its European reach. Descraters said today it acquired e-customs Inc., which provides electronic security and electronic document services to comply with U.K. customs filing requirements, for about $9 million. Another...
  • US Congress could reduce future longshore slowdown, lockout threats
    WASHINGTON - Congress could greatly reduce the threat of labor slowdowns and lockouts at the nation's ports by putting longshore worker labor agreements under the purview of the Railway Labor Act, an economist and former Congressional Budget Office director said. But passing legislation that would put ports under the same act...
  • MSC says Sohar congestion easing, lifts surcharge
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. has lifted its congestion surcharge of $100 per TEU imposed earlier on shipments moving from Europe to Sohar, saying congestion at Oman's largest port is easing. "In view of the improved situation at Sohar, the congestion surcharge applied since Sept. 1 has been suspended effective Dec. 8," the Geneva-based carrier...
  • Transplace expands in Canada as cross-border freight flows faster
    Logistics company Transplace is expanding operations in Canada as more freight flows across the U.S.-Canadian border. The Dallas-based third-party logistics provider opened offices in Calgary, Alberta in Western Canada and Brossard, Quebec, near Montreal. Those locations will complement offices in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Transplace President and Chief Commercial Officer George Abernathy...
  • Asia port congestion shortens feeder ship charters
    Congestion at Asia ports this is year is continuing to force intra-Asia carriers to charter feeder ships more frequently and for shorter time periods in order to maintain weekly schedules. Charter brokers in Hamburg last week said intra-Asia carriers are fixing 1,700-TEU ships for one to two weeks and for as...
  • GLP makes giant move into US logistics real estate
    HONG KONG - Singapore-based Global Logistic Properties took a break from its rapid China expansion to partner with GIC in acquiring one of the largest logistics real estate portfolios in the US for $8.1 billion. The transaction provides immediate scale in the U.S., growing GLP's fund management platform in the world's...
  • Impact of LA-LB congestion felt more acutely at next port of call
    HONG KONG - Stopping at the congested Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex in October made container ships an average of 3.4 days late at the next port of call, industry analysis has shown. The average number of days late after calling at the choked California ports rose to 1.7 days in...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Stifel smiles on GasLog
    Stifel upgraded shares of GasLog Ltd to "buy" as growth catalysts abound for the LNG carrier owner.
  • Scorpio sells Venice
    Scorpio Tankers is reported to have sold a 13-year-old post-panamax tanker for $12.8m.
  • E&P plunge predicted
    Cowen & Co analysts predicted a dramatic drop in active drilling rigs as they cut their oil price estimates and slashed expectations for offshore vessel stocks.
  • Nigeria LNG blocks arrests
    The shipowning affiliate of Nigeria LNG has secured a court order blocking arrest efforts against a ship caught up in the fallout from OW Bunker & Trading's collapse.
  • New ship for Niua
    A community-owned shipping service will be launched next year in northern Tonga.
  • Hegnar takes Hurtigruten
    Media mogul Trygve Hegnar has completed the takeover of Oslo-listed Hurtigruten.
  • Star can bridge gap
    Clarksons Capital Markets has cooled fears surrounding a funding gap at Petros Pappas-backed Star Bulk claiming the company's shortfall is "manageable".
  • Royal pair step up
    Richard Fain has reshuffled his management pack at Royal Caribbean Cruises by promoting a pair of company veterans.
  • Billion-dollar union
    A new joint venture between Japanese and French banks is targeting a $1bn raid on shipping bonds next year.
  • Monarch mops up SALT stock
    Hedge fund Monarch Capital has lifted its holding in New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers.
  • Trafigura profit cut
    Trading and shipping giant Trafigura has seen annual earnings slashed after selling a stake in its oil terminals business.
  • Alpha funds Navios cape
    Navios Maritime Holdings has named Alpha Bank as the lender supporting a $51.4m capesize purchase from Berge Bulk.
  • Piracy ruling "crazy"
    A shipping charity has branded a court decision to make France compensate Somali pirates "repugnant".
  • Manila mission
    Taiwan's Evergreen Line has teamed up with compatriot Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC) for a new service between China and the Philippines.
  • Bank on PNSC
    Investors are being advised to buy into Pakistan National Shipping Corp (PNSC) after it confirmed the acquisition of a modern aframax.
  • Bulker holed
    A 52,000-dwt bulker has been holed above the water line in a storm in the Philippines.
  • Atlantic offloads one
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has sold one of its oldest rescue vessels to an undisclosed buyer.
  • Stena scoops Ridgebury ship
    Ridgebury Tankers has tied up period employment for one of its medium range products tankers with Stena, brokers say.
  • Beware crane carnage
    Canada has urged owners to check a certain type of Chinese-made crane after an accident on a bulker injured an operator this summer.
  • Vinalines swaps debt
    Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines' biggest lender is to take stakes in its ports companies in exchange for debt.
  • Fredriksen ups Seadrill stake
    John Fredriksen has paid $33m to boost his leading position in offshore driller Seadrill.
  • Deadly attack on tanker
    Pirates shot a crewman in the head during a brutal robbery of a Vietnamese tanker in the waters of Southeast Asia.
  • Bass Strait boost
    Australia is to upgrade two Bass Strait ferries and cut fares to lure more tourists to Tasmania.
  • Safeguarding the Arctic
    The US Coast Guard has proposed a new shipping channel in the Bering Strait to protect Arctic seas.
  • Vroon comes clean
    Vroon has confirmed that it is behind the recent order for a livestock carrier newbuilding at Chinese shipbuilder Cosco Corp.
  • Globus just in the black
    Globus Maritime, which operates a fleet of seven panamax and supramax bulkers, has squeezed out a small third quarter profit.
  • Statoil extends suspensions
    Statoil has extended the suspension periods for three chartered in deepwater drilling rigs due to the deteriorating market conditions.
  • Basma to stand down
    Bumi Armada is on the hunt for a new chief executive after the present incumbent, Hassan Basma, announced he was stepping down.
  • SCF secures new credit
    Sovcomflot has signed a new $319m credit facility with a consortium of European banks with ING acting as agent.
  • CME raises GFI bid
    CME Group has increased its offer to GFI Group shareholders in a bid to fend off a rival bid by BGC Partners.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • IATA releases lithium battery guidance
  • McCain renews attack on Jones Act
  • Descartes acquires two UK-based customs software providers
  • ATA backs rollback of some HOS rules
  • Ag exporters urge continued vigilance over congestion surcharges
  • U.S. box imports estimated to grow 3.8% in December
  • Arca World to use Info-X for range of shipment solutions
  • EU commits $3.69 billion to air traffic management
  • Exports rise by $2 billion in October
  • Piracy decision slammed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2014
  • Atlantic Gulf Bunkering introduces new 0.10% ECA fuel
    Product will be available by December 12, 2014, says firm.
  • Bomin Linde to supply fuel to Germany's first LNG-powered ferry
    The order is 'an important step to establish LNG as ship fuel in Germany'.
  • Oil spill threatens Philippines' east coast towns
    'A spill of that magnitude is enough to trigger a national disaster.'
  • Crew member dies after pirates invade tanker
    Vessels in the South China Sea advised to remain vigilant.
  • Aegean rumoured to be taking over some OW operations
    Said to be about to expand its supply network by taking over parts of US operations, and a European unit.
  • Mediterranean LNG bunkering project wins award
    At Greek shipping event.
  • Slow-steaming 'unaffected by falling fuel prices'
    'We designed the network on the basis of slow steaming,' says Maersk official.
  • Swedish firm takes over management of seven OW tankers
    Two vessels to continue bunkering operations in Montevideo and Klaipeda, not clear where remaining five will operate.
  • Rotterdam: 'We see LNG as the future for shipping'
    LNG: 'Clean, affordable and environmentally sustainable'.
  • WFS sells off North Dakota terminal
    Deal will produce $11 million quarterly gain.
  • Sizeable scrubber order goes to Norwegian tech firm
    Order goes to single shipowner.
  • Prices drop again in Singapore hub
    Crude oil markets could be struggling with oversupply well into 2015.
  • 'No way around double payment' for some bunkers
    More shipowners turn to courts to clarify who should be paid for bunkers as fallout from OW bankruptcy continues.
  • IPO plan for oil terminal postponed
    Procedural delays blamed but observers say proposals may be in jeopardy.
  • Aegean buys OW's US fuel oil
    Auction completed late last week.
  • ABS publishes guide for LNG fuel ready ships
    The ABS Guide and notation are 'powerful tools that go beyond the basics', says spokesperson.
  • New product 'innovation' enhances vessel battery modules
    Item will allow an increase in power handling capability, says manufacturer.
  • Staal rejoins BMS United Bunkers
    Employee is 'well known in the business', says spokesman.
  • Integr8 Fuels starts operations at Hamburg
    Hires four former OW Bunker traders as part of expansion plan.
  • New range of coatings 'cuts fuel consumption by 3%'
    Hempel has launched a range of new antifouling products.
  • Roadmap for East Med LNG bunkering project ready by February
    If accepted, things should speed up after 2017.
  • FOBAS: Prepare for more FAME in 2015
    Study suggest around 5% of marine distillates are contaminated with FAME; could increase due to new ECA sulphur limit.
  • Paris MoU bans entry of two ships from region
    Vessels banned from entry for three months.
  • Report: LSFO demand shifts to MGO in St. Petersburg
    Ahead of upcoming ECA rules.
  • Typhoon Hagupit disrupts shipping traffic in Philippines
    Ninety vessels left stranded, according to Coast Guard.

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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
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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