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February 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Revised Suez Canal rules accelerate passage of larger vessels
  • Big carriers back costly low-sulphur fuel, Pearl River ports not so keen
  • US exports hit US$2.3 trillion with 16 states setting records in 2013
  • China's railway freight rate soon to be raised, market expects 20pc hike
  • King Abdullah Port opens 100 kilometres north of rival Jeddah
  • Singapore supply chain conference alerts managers to prepare for the worst
  • Portland considers US$4 million in subsidies to attract boxship calls
  • Big box retail sparks U-Freight to pick Care Logistics as Colombo agent
  • Brookfield and MOL seek port opportunities in Latin America
  • M&M International declares itself on lost Blue Maritime bill of lading
  • Cathay-Dragonair January shows cargo down 1.4pc - passengers up 9.3pc -
  • Virgin Atlantic UK-to US/India cargo up 50pc, perishables leading
  • Korean Air to fly four times weekly from Seoul to Houston May 2
  • Singapore Airlines to save fuel with new cargo containers from Nordisk

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Box traffic from Asia to Europe sees marginal increase in 2013
  • BTL commences new import connection from Colombo to KPCT
  • D.B. Group launches international distribution service dedicated to perishable products
  • HMM to sell LNG carrier business
  • Supply chain managers should be prepared for the worst, advise speakers at Singapore conference
  • Shrimp exports surge as S-E Asia production declines
  • JNPT launches Land Management Cell
  • Railway Tariff Authority should be an appellate body: Fieo
  • Truckers warn of strike
  • CCEA okays INR 3,333/t subsidy for sugar exports
  • Commerce Secy compliments EOUs & SEZs
  • Japan may invest INR 15K cr. on road projects in North-East

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Enercon returns rotor ship to service
  • Bollinger Shipyards issues statement on OPC contract award

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Bellingham Port Commission eyeing Harcourt deal to develop waterfront
  • Port Metro Vancouver seeking public input on land use plan
  • Maersk Line leads way in Drewry performance report
  • Mitsui/Nissan Motor Car Carrier agree to pay MarAd penalties
  • Department of Transportation releases December freight transport numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Golden Energy orders up to four platform supply vessels in China
    Restis Group offshore-vessel firm expands its managed fleet
  • Data Hub: Asia Load Factors
    Transpacific set for strong third quarter
  • Governments must fulfil their obligations over ports of refuge
    FREE CONTENT: Insurers, salvors and the ICS urge coastal states to step up to help stricken vessels
  • VLGC fleet could grow 17% in 2015, warns Banchero Costa
    More tonnage ordered in second-half 2013 than in the previous four years put together
  • New Suez transit rules improve passage for larger boxships
    Dredging allows vessels of 13,000 teu-plus to join second daily southbound convoy
  • Odfjell hit by $76m Rotterdam terminal impairment
    Oslo-listed group reports full-year operating profit of $3m, with a $6m fourth-quarter loss
  • Maximising reform in the Philippines
    Crucial legislative milestone frees Marina boss to pursue education standards shake-up
  • Western Bulk revenues rise as its margins slide
    Poor vessel positioning hits time charter margins
  • MOL agrees to compromise with FMC over antitrust probe
    Japanese line and Nissan Motor Car Carrier subsidiary hit with $1.3m penalty
  • Aboitiz Equity pulls out of shipping
    Family investment firm is to focus on infrastructure, finance and power sectors
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen reports sluggish 2013
    Shipping performance drops 47%
  • MISC posts 2013 earnings boost
    Malaysian state carrier benefits from firm LNG business and box shipping exit
  • Smart ships could save $1m a year
    FREE CONTENT: Industry is poised for 'maritime industrial internet', says Inmarsat chief
  • Commerzbank accelerates its withdrawal from shipping
    Frankfurt financier meets its 2016 target having cut its portfolio by a quarter last year
  • Top boxship lines tighten their grip on the carrier-owned fleet
    However there is less concentration among tonnage providers, says Clarksons
  • Portland offers Hanjin incentives to keep calling
    Oregon port to pay $20 per box in bid to keep line calling at northwest terminal
  • Stena buys six chemtankers for $100m
    Bulk specialist wants to increase its market share in Asia
  • Box lines raise concerns over Beijing's new freight-filing rules
    Added costs and administrative burden do not add value, lines complain

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Ardmore plots follow-on offering
    NYSE-listed Ardmore Shipping has reported lower adjusted losses and announced plans to sell more stock to fund fleet expansion
  • Japan unveils hybrid SOx scrubber
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK) have jointly developed a hybrid scrubber system that removes sulphur oxides (SOx) from exhaust gas emitted by marine diesel engines, the companies said on 12 February
  • Speedier onboard oil test for corrosion
    Parker Kittiwake, a global provider of asset control and protection technology, has released a portable test kit that will tell in minutes how much corroded iron is in used cylinder oil
  • NCL ramps up scrubber installations
    Norwegian Cruise Line will install Green Tech exhaust-gas scrubbers aboard six additional vessels after initial installations aboard Pride of America last year
  • Restrictions lifted for Russian bunkers
    Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has ruled that restrictions imposed since last August by its customs service on bunker fuel supply constitute a violation of its law on competition and must be withdrawn
  • Keppel to build three rigs for Fecon
    Keppel FELS has won orders to build three KFELS B Class jackup rigs worth $650M for new customer Fecon International Corp
  • Singapore works towards implementing mass flow meters
    Singapore is working towards the compulsory implementation of mass flow meters for bunker barges, IHS Maritime has been told

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Chinese Ports Saw Major Delays Before Lunar New Year
    Port of NingboIn the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year 2014, the Chinese ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Shekou and Yantian reported severe delays, snarling ships by an average of 19 to 35 hours, according to CargoSmart. Vessel delays at the Chinese ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Shekou and Yantian from Dec....
  • Iberia Airlines Finally Reaches Deal With Pilots Union
    Iberia Airlines has reached a deal in principle with its pilots' union, SEPLA, to "introduce permanent structural change and improve the airline's viability," effectively ending a years-long labor dispute, according to parent company International Airlines Group. The deal will keep pilots' salaries frozen until 2015, after which increases to salaries will...
  • Falling Ship Prices Lead Zim to Cancel Orders
    Zim DalianZim has canceled its remaining orders for four 12,552-TEU ships from Samsung Heavy Industries and four 8,800-TEU ships from Hyundai Samho, a move that will help the carrier cut its losses on the eight ships, which were ordered at the peak of the price boom, in an attempt to...
  • Long Beach Turns to Boyden for Executive Director Search
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has nominated Boyden Global Executive Search to find candidates for the position of executive director of the nation's number two container port. Boyden, with offices in Baltimore and Washington, will lead the search for an executive director at a critical time in the maritime...
  • US Shippers Expect Freight Growth to Outpace Economy
    U.S. shippers on average expect that for the first time in roughly two years freight growth in 2014 will steadily outpace the expansion of the general economy, In a survey conducted by Wolfe Research in late 2013, U.S. shippers said they expect their freight volume to increase 2.9 percent this year....
  • Truckload, Intermodal Rates Moving Up, Cass Reports
    Cass truckload linehaul and intermodal indexes through January 2014 Full-size chart Truckload linehaul rates jumped 2.9 percent in January, the biggest year-over-year increase since last February, Cass Information Systems said Thursday. The increase in the Cass Truckload Linehaul Rate Index reflects higher spot market rates, growing freight demand and declining capacity, Cass said. Intermodal...
  • Winter Storms Push DAT Spot Truck Rates Higher
    Spot market truckload rates reached new highs as a fresh wave of severe winter storms hit the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic in early February before heading toward the Northeast. The national average dry van spot rate rose to $1.97 per mile for the week ending Feb. 8, 3 cents higher than the...
  • Winter Has Hit Terminals, Too
    From my perspective the JOC article titled "NY-NJ Port Mess 'Worst Ever'" does a significant disservice to a number of the participants within the harbor that are attempting to address a very difficult situation, which in large measure was brought on by events beyond their control. The Christmas and New Year's...
  • Cochin Terminal Truck Drivers Call Off Strike
    Harbor truck drivers returned to their jobs on Feb. 12 after a four-day strike at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, a DP World facility in India's Port of Cochin. The settlement came after the port authority held two rounds of talks with the strikers. "The terminal is operating normally," a DP World...
  • SeaIntel Founder Launches Cyber-Security Firm
    SeaIntel CEO and founder Lars Jensen has launched a company to provide cyber-security services to the maritime industry. Named CyberKeel, the firm was launched "together with technical experts in cyber security as well as with experience in systems penetration," according to a press release announcing the venture. "The maritime industry faces a...
  • Congress Running Low on US Highway Funding Options
    WASHINGTON - The likelihood that the U.S. federal government will have to inject money into the Highway Trust Fund so that highway, bridge and road construction funding doesn't grind to a halt in August is steadily increasing. For shippers and transportation providers, the alternative of allowing the HTF, the main engine...
  • Averitt Express Expands Temp-Controlled LTL Business
    Averitt Express is extending the "cold chain" for customers and expanding its refrigerated business. The trucking company will use specially designed containers to move pallet-sized temperature-controlled loads in dry van trailers. The "Cold Box" should speed refrigerated less-than-truckload shipments that Averitt otherwise would keep in cold storage until they could be...
  • Gati Sees Opportunity in E-Commerce
    The e-commerce division of India's leading express distribution and supply chain solutions group grew at a rapid rate in the latter half of 2013, and is expected to continue that momentum in coming years, reflecting the advancing importance of e-commerce in India's economy in general. Gati's e-commerce segment reported revenue jumped...
  • Container Throughput Falls at India's Major Ports
    The number of containers shipped via major ports in India slipped 4 percent year-over-year in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2013-14, but overall cargo tonnage inched up 1.4 percent, according to the latest traffic data released by the Indian Ports Association. Total container volume was estimated at 6.2 million...
  • Chinese New Year Impact to Extend Through February
    Air and ocean trades to and from China will remain slow until next month due to the Lunar New Year shutdown, according to a survey by JOC of leading transport operators and analysts based in Asia. China's official holiday for New Year ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, but many...
  • Warehouse Markets Tightening Around US
    Craig Meyer, president of Jones Lang LaSalle's industrial brokerage team, advises clients that are looking for warehouse space in hot markets such as Southern California, Northern New Jersey and Dallas to focus on the property that best suits their needs and to move decisively to close the deal. Demand for industrial...
  • Baltimore ILA Local Votes 'No' After Daggett Letter
    An International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore voted down a proposed local contract for autos and breakbulk cargo after a top official from ILA headquarters urged members to reject the employers' proposal. Local 333's 416-140 "no" vote on Feb. 11 came a day after Dennis Daggett, president of the ILA's Atlantic...
  • Calgary Harnesses Its Logistics Energy
    Calgary, AlbertaCALGARY, Alberta - Here between the Canadian Rockies and plains, it's not hard to see why major shippers are setting up shop or expanding their distribution operations in Calgary. The Trans-Canada and CANAMEX highways systems intersect at Calgary, giving shippers access to a population of roughly 50 million within...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • FreeSeas firms sale
    Greek operator FreeSeas appears to be moving forward with the sale of an ageing handysize bulker.
  • NNA follows suit
    Navios Maritime Acquisition on Thursday announced plans to pursue a follow-on fundraiser that has the potential to top nearly $50m.
  • NewLead lands term sheet
    Shares NewLead Holdings soared Thursday after investors learned that the Greek operator landed the cash it needed to complete the acquisition of two handysize bulkers.
  • Equity looks enticing
    Overseas Shipholding Group's (OSG's) bondholders to not appear to be pleased with the key components of a proposal aimed at completing its Chapter 11 reorganisation.
  • Refuge call unites industry
    Shipowners, salvors and insurers have joined forces to call for international action to help stricken vessels find ports of refuge.
  • $100m boost for P&I clubs
    An improved protection and indemnity market should produce a $100m surplus across the 13 International Group clubs, according to a review of the sector by the Standard & Poor's rating agency.
  • 3 Maj plunges into red
    Croatian shipyard 3 Maj has posted a loss for 2013 after a big drop in revenue.
  • Otto ends JV
    Otto Marine is paying $1 for a 51% stake in Aries Offshore that cost $15m in 2010.
  • WBULK shares hammered
    Shares in Norwegian bulker owner Western Bulk slumped today as investors digested a disappointing set of final quarter results.
  • Public pain
    The cost of operating as a public company has contributed to US-listed tanker owner Ardmore Shipping's wider loss in the fourth quarter.
  • Sinotrans back for more
    Sinotrans Shipping has taken its 2014 spending past the $250m mark with orders for six more newbuildings at Chinese shipyards.
  • GOS denies sale - again
    India's Global Offshore Services (GOS) has been forced to issue another denial that its controlling Garware family has put the shipowner up for sale.
  • Ardmore raising another $75m
    Ireland-based tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has lined up a share sale worth $75m to further finance its newbuilding drive.
  • Samsung bags FLNG job
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won the race to build the second floating LNG (FLNG) production unit for Malaysia's Petronas.
  • Dorian tipped for trio
    Dorian LPG is being hotly tipped to take out options on a trio of VLGC newbuildings after its latest call on investors took its fund-raising from the capital markets well beyond $500m.
  • ALG faces loss
    UK cruiseship owner All Leisure Group (ALG) says it expects to post a substantial loss for its latest financial year.
  • MISC better by half
    Malaysian shipowner MISC has reported a 50% jump in fourth quarter earnings despite a drop in revenue.
  • Commerzbank cuts deeper
    German lender Commerzbank is speeding up its disposal of shipping loans as loss provisions look set to continue at the same level in 2014.
  • Strong finish for WW
    Norwegian shipping group Wilh Wilhelmsen has more than doubled earnings in the fourth quarter, but its annual result was well down on 2012.
  • Green leaves Clarksons
    Philip Green is stepping down as chairman of the board at Clarksons barely six months after joining the world's largest shipbroker.
  • Duo battle for Bijela
    Two big European yard groups are going head-to-head in the race to take over Montenegrin shiprepairer Jadransko Brodogradiliste Bijela.
  • Shreyas earnings shredded
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has fallen to a loss in its third quarter despite higher revenue.
  • Odfjell impaired
    Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has plunged to a "disappointing" fourth quarter loss after booking an impairment for its Rotterdam terminal.
  • WBULK jumps in Q4
    Western Bulk has reported a strong end to the financial year with a net profit of $7.1m versus the $5.2m seen a year ago.
  • Vroon PSVs extended
    Peterson Den Helder has extended its charter of four more Vroon platform supply ships (PSVs) for another year.
  • Imoto inks green feeder
    Japanese feedership operator Imoto Lines has ordered a containership newbuilding at domestic shipbuilder Kyokuyo Shipyard.
  • Let them eat cape!
    A bulker controlled by Vista Shipping of the Ukraine has emerged as what is widely believed to be the first capesize sold for scrap in 2014.
  • Acquisition boosts SSC
    Singapore Shipping Corp (SSC) has reported a 28.4% jump in third quarter profit on the back of its expansion moves last year.
  • Aker explains fire alarm
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is pouring cold water on reports that there was a fire at its shipbuilding facility in South Philadelphia Wednesday morning.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • Report: P3 could impact transit times
  • East Coast storm halts flights, shutters cities, ports
    A massive snow storm slammed much of the East Coast Wednesday and Thursday, shutting down entire cities, transportation systems and governments, as well as ports.
  • Long Beach to test ship emissions-control technology
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has agreed to fund a $2 million pilot test of a mobile, barge-mounted emissions-control system for cargo ships at berth. The new technology would provide an alternative to shore power.
  • New maritime cyber security analyst emerges
    The chief executive officer and founder of the container shipping analyst SeaIntel Consulting, Lars Jensen, has launched a new company focusing on cyber security in the maritime industry.
  • Wilhelmsen measures improved ro/ro volumes
  • Cathay sees decline in January cargo
  • Portland OKs incentive program
  • Proposal to require U.S. ships to carry LNG exports nixed
    Rep. John Garamendi, D-CA, withdrew a proposed amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill that would have required all export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be carried on U.S.-built, flagged- and crewed-ships.
  • MOL, car carrier affiliate, pay penalty
  • Textainer fleet climbs above 3 million TEU
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
  • European prices lack direction
    Supplies for prompt LS tight in Rotterdam, according to reports.
  • Prices soften across Middle East hubs
    But are firm in South African ports.
  • Indian port plan gets extra push
    Government wants the process behind port project to speed up.
  • Cold-corrosion test kit gets results in under 5 minutes
    Monitors corroded iron in cylinder oil.
  • LNG demand will trigger growth
    Russian minister says development in Baltic ports will be based on growing LNG market.
  • Fuel oil stocks down
    Singapore inventories slide after previous week's surge.
  • Coastal owner orders green ship
    Feedership design offers range fuel-saving attributes.
  • Asian bunker market broadly steady
    Tokyo Bay traders warn of potential tight supplies.
  • Gibraltar: Bunker vessels meet with 'incursion'
    Background of tension between Spain and UK.
  • Hybrid scrubber launched in Japan
    Technology combines a freshwater and seawater system.
  • Istanbul player deploys another newbuild
    Energy Petrol has 'youngest bunker fleet' in region.
  • Scrubber effluent treatment system ready for commercial use
    Technology is able to remove more than 99% of petroleum hydrocarbons from effluent, claims maker.
  • WFS profit up
    But quarterly marine segment earnings were down.
  • Chemoil annual profits sink
    Sluggish bunker demand cuts into bottom line.
  • Bunkers International expands Colombia operation
    With a dedicated bunker tanker delivering marine fuel at Covenas.
  • Singapore bunker supplier in joint venture in Malta
    Joint venture will help fulfill 'ambitions in Europe and the Mediterranean in the energy sector'.

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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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