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March 11, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Bowring leads owners into UN accord on seafarers minimum wage hike over 2 years
  • Suez Canal attracts as many Asia-US east coast boxes as Panama does
  • China State Shipbuilding Corp rep urges Beijing to cap ship emissions
  • Shanghai ports' river-sea transshipments take up 45.4pc of throughput
  • US truck rates rise on driver shortage, railways seen as big gainers
  • Hebei's total logistics value rises 9pc to US$1.3 trillion in 2013
  • Hubei's Jingzhou port 2013 container volume hit exceeds 100,000 TEU
  • Box traffic unreliability to persist in Africa ports on poor road and rail
  • European Parliament to vote April 4 on re-activating carbon tax on aviation
  • Air cargo key enabler of UK economy: Freight Transport Association
  • Lambert-St Louis airport joins US Customs ACE cargo release pilot
  • Middle East air passenger, cargo traffic is set to surge until 2032

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • "K" Line launches new JASECO services
  • Ahlers India rolls out growth strategy till 2018
  • CaroTrans launches US West Coast LCL service to all points in Central America
  • DB Schenker expands its contract logistics capacity in Dubai due to global customer demands
  • DNV GL & MPA collaborate in maritime research & development
  • Lloyd's Register & UK P&I Club launch new ISM & ISPS pocket checklist apps
  • Port of Portland offers cash to retain liner services!
  • Cashew exports to hit record high in FY14
  • Maize exports likely to dip 15 pc
  • Services, investment pact with Asean round the corner
  • Soyameal exports fall 68 pc in Feb.
  • APM Terminals' network expands, improves throughput & safety in 2013
  • Delays in furnishing duty refund claims hurting exports
  • Telangana may get 4,000 MW mega power plant
  • Argosy Transportation Group appointed CEE member in US
  • Panama Canal expansion work resumes after deal
  • UECC orders two dual-fuel, LNG pure car & truck carriers
  • Worldwide Project Consortium prepares for 14th annual conference in Phuket

International Transport Journalweb site
  • BNSF customers reduce CO2 emissions significantly
  • Australia invests in railfreight network
  • APMT with 3% growth in volume throughput
  • Emirates flying to Boston and set to serve Chicago
  • CrowleyFresh 100% food safe
  • Thai Cargo now EU ACC3 and RA certified
  • Xtra Lease takes up fight against rust with new trailers
  • Japan's 24-hour rule goes into effect
  • FlyUs expands operation to Paris
  • Etihad Cargo to enhance China operations
  • Port of Los Angeles searching for executive director
  • Thermotraffic adds 20 Cool Liners to fleet
  • Über 13 Millionen Fahrzeuge
  • Just one day to go until the 17th Business Run
  • Wiencont first Austrian terminal to join Inlandlinks

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • Trojan Marinex BWT receives approval
  • BV to class Brittany Ferries gas-fueled ROpax newbuild
  • Mermaid Marine firms up PSV contract with Inpex
  • Rolls-Royce to take Daimler stake in MTU parent
  • Vigor gets $33 million more for Momsen
  • UASC adds 17th LNG-ready box ship to HHI order

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • Port Tracker report predicts rise in box port import numbers
  • Inchcape Shipping Services names new Vice President
  • BNSF Railway customers cut back CO2 emissions
  • Contractor taking down buildings as part of POV access project
  • Trucking association backs FMCSA investigative report

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • Hanjin Shipping to stay at Portland
    South Korean line will review operational performance on a quarterly basis
  • Indonesia's share of global LNG exports shrink to 7%
    Domestic energy needs cut country's exports and spur import opportunities
  • GSL boosts coupon to 10% on $40om bond
    Extends charter contracts on 4 vessels to appease investors
  • Teekay looks for $100m in new equity
    Fundraising for TIL starts this week
  • Knightsbridge buys five new capesizes from Frontline 2012
    Tanker firm also buys a secondhand capesize as Fredriksen consolidates shipping interests
  • Victory at sea
    Igal Dafni talks exclusively to Containerisation International about his legal battles with former employers Zim and CMA CGM
  • Pacific Basin selects PSA Marine bid for harbour towage unit
    Hong Kong and Singapore firms hold exclusive talks over planned divestment
  • Ukraine's Intresco backs Talis secondhand vessel deal
    Cargoship acquisition shows shipping deals continue despite tensions in Crimea
  • Will China capesize demand hold?
    Rates rise for Brazilian cargoes but ports' stockpiles of iron ore are running high
  • Dorian LPG plans to raise $287m in New York IPO
    VLGC owner seeks funds to back its order for 19 gas carrier newbuildings
  • Clarksons posts 26% increase in annual profit to $42m
    Broker eyes investment and acquisitions as shipping trading conditions improve
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Latest trade data suggests the beginning of a recovery
  • UASC exercises its option for a sixth 18,000 teu containership
    Carrier completes its $2bn investment plan as Box Club meets in Dubai
  • OOCL 2013 net profit plunges 90%
    Hong Kong carrier signals increasing cascading pressure

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • Higher throughput services launched
    AuroraGlobal, which are high throughput satcom services, are now available for maritime customers looking to increase bandwidth
  • RINA launches cruise power tool
    RINA has launched InfoSHIP EM, a real-time tool for monitoring and optimising the hotel power demand on cruise ships
  • Crew rescued from stranded Varun LPG carrier
    The Indian Coast Guard rescued three officers from an LPG carrier stranded off Mumbai Port yesterday
  • Gas leak kills naval officer
    A gas leak aboard a yet-to-be commissioned naval ship undergoing trials at Mumbai Port Trust killed one and injured two dock workers on Friday
  • Shipping companies up technological emphasis
    Shipping companies are now placing an increased emphasis on technological innovation to boost efficiency and productivity in order to get ahead of the competition, said Asia-Pacific Maritime organiser Reed Exhibitions today
  • Queensland coal ports reopen
    Queensland coal ports of Mackay, Hay Point, reopened today after being encircled by two cyclones over the weekend
  • Evergreen's fourth L-type to join Asia Pacific-Europe route
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp announced last Friday that its fourth L-type vessel will be delivered into service on 11 March and join Evergreen Line's Asia Pacific-Europe route
  • OOIL profits down 84% y/y
    Orient Overseas (International) Limited's (OOIL's) profits slumped 84% year on year to $47M in 2013, due to depressed freight levels and vessel depreciations
  • Vopak acquires 30% equity interest in new China terminal
    Royal Vopak today announced it had signed an agreement with Xianglu Petrochemical in Fujian province, China, for Vopak's acquisition of a 30% equity interest in Zhangzhou Gulei Haiteng Jetty Investment Management
  • COSCO ships join search for missing airplane
    COSCO bulk carrier Tai Shun Hai started searching for the missing Malaysian Airlines passenger aircraft yesterday at 0900 hours local time at a possible accident site in the South China Sea, according to China's Ministry of Transport

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • US Containerized Imports Expected to Rebound in March
    U.S. container ports will enjoy a big increase in containerized imports this month now that factories in Asia are back in full operation following the Chinese New Year celebration. The Global Port Tracker published monthly by the National Retail Federation and Ben Hackett Associates projects an increase of 12.4 percent in...
  • Overcapacity a Prospect for Reefer Container Shipping in 2014
    Peter Frederiksen, a member of the executive board of Hamburg Süd, addresses Cool Cargoes track attendees at the JOC's TPM conference in Long Beach, Calif., on March 3.Overcapacity is a threat to container lines' refrigerated cargo segment this year, despite projected growth in the global reefer market, according to Peter...
  • Hanjin Staying in Portland
    Hanjin vessel at the Port of Portland, Ore.Despite productivity declines at Terminal 6 that have lingered for months, Hanjin Shipping Co. informed the Port of Portland today that it will continue to operate its weekly trans-Pacific service. "The announcement comes as welcome news to hundreds of shippers who depend on the...
  • From TPM: Panama Canal Expansion No Game-Changer
    From left: Tay Yoshitani, Port of Seattle; Robert Leachman, University of California, Berkeley;John Wheeler, South Carolina State Ports Authority; Michael Murphy, CenterPoint Properties; Richard Smith, Sears Holdings Corp.LONG BEACH, Calif. - Retailers and other beneficial cargo owners that import merchandise from Asia make their routing decisions based on where the goods...
  • Q&A: What's in a Name: Shipper vs. Consignor
    Q: Bills of lading tend to refer only to the "shipper" of the goods, which I take to mean the consignor - that is, the party who tenders the goods to the carrier for shipment. I think I'm correct in this. But are the two words complete synonyms? Do they necessarily...
  • US East Coast Ports Will Struggle to Handle Mega-Ships, Drewry Warns
    Many U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports will struggle to handle the larger container ships the P3 and G6 carrier alliances likely will deploy on trans-Atlantic routes, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The alliances' consolidation of services means much larger ships could replace the 3,500- to 6,500 TEUs vessels currently deployed,...
  • Global Food Supply Chain Impacted by US Safety Legislation
    Jaymie Forrest, Alexander ProudfootThe U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act has impacted the global food supply chain and, by extension, global reefer carriers too. At JOC's TPM 2014 conference, panelists explored the challenges associated with the new legislation's stricter regulations on the food logistics industry. Lenny Feldman, a managing member at the...
  • PSA Wins Kolkata Port Container Concession
    PSA International, through its wholly owned subsidiary PSA Bharat Investments, has won a container-handling contract at India's Kolkata Port, helping the Singapore-based terminal operator consolidate operations in the eastern cargo gateway. The 10-year deal, covering "operation and maintenance" of five berths at the dock, is scheduled to take effect in December...
  • China Scales Back Growth Targets
    China's target of 7.5 percent GDP growth in 2014, although lower than in 2013, will still be a spur to shipping demand in the coming months, according to one shipping analyst. Premier Li Keqiang announced the target, which would represent a slowdown from the 7.7 percent growth achieved in 2013, in...
  • South Korea Seeks Access to North Korean Port
    South Korea is hoping to reach an agreement on access for its companies to make use of North Korea's port city of Rason, which boasts an ice-free harbor near the Russian and Chinese borders. Special economic zones offering tax breaks, cheap labor and land in a bid to attract foreign investment...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • Supramax for sale
    Setaf-Saget of France is looking to offload one of its supramax bulkers in what appears to be a bid to cash in on rising asset values.
  • Ironridge in at NewLead
    California investment firm Ironridge Global Partners has emerged as the name behind a $25m investment in New York-listed NewLead Holdings.
  • Bigger payday for Cox
    Matson's chief executive earned a nearly $1.53m rise in compensation as the US liner operator handed him a large stock award.
  • Market monitors crisis
    The crisis in Crimea could have a significant impact on the tanker market if Ukraine and other European nations end up reducing their reliance on Russian crude, a leading investment bank told clients Monday.
  • Silver lining playbook
    A growing number of market forecasters are urging members of the shipping industry to keep a close eye on the crisis in Ukraine, the centrepiece of a standoff that stems from the Russian invasion of Crimea.
  • Saade still wants seats
    Global Ship Lease's (GSL's) largest shareholder appears to be moving forward with a campaign aimed at seizing more seats on its board of directors.
  • NewLead banks another $25m
    Greece's NewLead Holdings is looking to grow its fleet after raising $25m in a stock sale.
  • Kensico digs Dorian
    Kensico Capital Management has emerged as one of Dorian LPG's largest shareholders.
  • Intelsat connects
    A new agreement will help Intelsat, the world's leading provider of satellite services for media and military use, to compete with main maritime provider Inmarsat in delivering high-capacity broadband telecommunications services to ships.
  • OSG builds exit financing
    Bankrupt tanker owner OSG has increased the amount of exit financing it needs to emerge from restructuring.
  • Fredriksen builds Knightsbridge fleet
    John Fredriksen-controlled Knightsbridge Tankers (VLCCF) is buying six capesizes from Frontline 2012 and the tycoon's private account as it positions itself for dominance in its market.
  • SCI sells another
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has sold its third veteran anchor-handler in nine months.
  • Aker Phil follows-on
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has launched a follow-on offering of stock to fund tanker construction.
  • GSL tries again
    Boxship owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) is relaunching a $400m notes issue after scrapping a previous attempt last month.
  • BV wins LNG work
    French society Bureau Veritas has won a deal to class Brittany Ferries' new LNG-fuelled vessel.
  • Mermaid takes two
    Mermaid Marine Australia has ordered two platform supply vessels (PSVs) on the back of long-term charters to domestic producer Inpex.
  • Pac Basin finds buyer
    Bulker owner Pacific Basin has found a potential buyer for its harbour towage operation.
  • Libya threatens tanker
    Libya has threatened to bomb a North Korean-flagged tanker that is loading oil at a port held by separatist rebels.
  • Sea World takes handysize
    Sea World Management of Monaco has bought a 2001-built d'Amico International Shipping tanker for a strong $13.6m.
  • New investor at Latvian
    Riga tanker owner Latvian Shipping Co (LSC) has a new "significant" investor.
  • Clarksons stronger
    Underlying earnings have risen at London broker Clarksons as revenue increased in 2013.
  • Vopak makes China move
    Dutch group Vopak has taken a 30% stake in a petrochemicals terminal in China.
  • OOIL profit tumbles
    OOIL, the parent of Hong Kong liner giant OOCL, has seen net income plunge due to overcapacity in the industry.
  • Boxship aground off Greece
    A Turkish-owned containership has reportedly run aground off the Greek holiday island of Mykonos.
  • Sea Breeze still afloat
    A small bulker that was threatening to sink off the southern UK coast on Sunday morning has been towed to safety.
  • UASC makes it six
    United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has exercised an option for a sixth 18,000-teu containership at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Eclectic drops FSL
    Eclectic Investment Company has trimmed its stake in troubled Singapore shipowner First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust).

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Hanjin to stay at Port of Portland
    Hanjin Shipping announced Monday that it will continue calling the Port of Portland on a weekly basis.
  • OOCL's Tung sees overcapacity but 'positive results' in 2014
    OOIL Chairman C.C. Tung said that overcapacity will occur this year, stemming from tonnage growth, but that there will be higher demand than in 2013. OOIL saw revenue of $6.23 billion in 2013, compared to $6.46 billion in 2012.
  • Airlines report February cargo gains
    American Airlines reported an 11.2-percent gain in cargo miles in February, with 173,529 cargo ton miles, up from 156,097 cargo ton miles in February 2013. United Airlines logged 182,913 cargo ton miles in February.
  • Equity firm invests in Canadian trucking provider
  • January U.S. exports reach $192.5 billion
  • Search continues for Malaysia Airlines flight
  • CBP eyes North American trade symposium
    CBP Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski laid out the possibility of expanding the CBP Trade Symposium to Mexico and Canada to exchange ideas for minimizing the regulatory burden on cross-border trade.
  • Fire extinguished on Crowley barge
  • Sea Star, Horizon pay $3.4 million in price-fixing settlement
    Sea Star Line has agreed to pay $1.9 million, and Horizon Lines has agreed to pay $1.5 million. The civil settlements resolve allegations in a lawsuit filed in federal court by former Sea Star Line executive William Stallings.
  • Hanjin consolidates service centers
  • Executive moves
  • New CBP chief pledges to enable trade
  • Container imports expected to benefit from retail surge

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2014
  • Wartsila unveils new inline scrubber system
    Claims system has notable benefits over conventional exhaust gas cleaning systems.
  • Prices move independently in Rotterdam
    Prices firming in Istanbul.
  • Prices flat for most grades in Fujairah
    Tight delivery schedules reported in Fujairah bunker market.
  • WFS completes UK acquisition
    'The Watson acquisition will serve as a platform for further growth across Europe.'
  • EU abandons 'united front' response to NOx delay move
    Member states to vote on their own accord.
  • Container vessel driven onto rocks
    Ship has 200 mt of bunkers in its fuel tanks.
  • Maxcom boosts bunker services at Augusta
    Bunkering now available at Santa Panagia roads.
  • Vancouver strike threat returns
    Port drivers to start action Monday.
  • Suspect slick is 'bunker fuel'
    Oil in South China Sea is 'not from missing aircraft'.
  • US owner impatient with LNG bunker fuel progress
    Focus will now switch to land transport.
  • ECA rules damage prospects for UK ports
    Humber's links with Scandinavia and the Baltic states 'are not growing as quickly as hoped'.
  • Dry bulk owner doubts 'eco' ship benefits
    Secondhand buys furnish comparable efficiency gains.
  • Asian prices keep to downward path
    Tight avails seen in Tokyo Bay.
  • Shipowner buys another 'LNG conversion ready' vessel
    Move spurred by fuel oil as 'the largest cost driver'.
  • Annual profits dwindle for Hong Kong-listed group
    Lower bunker costs fail to lift bottom line.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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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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