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February 17, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles January container volume increases 2.5pc to 685,550 TEU
  • Carriers find China's new short sea filing demands burdensome, risky
  • Cargotec's Kalmar to electrify Hutchison's RTGs at Felixstowe port
  • CMA CGM embarks on major Africa push by land and by sea
  • Cargotec profit falls 61.5pc to US$75.7 million as revenue slips 5.2pc
  • Chongqing's cargo traffic grows 12.7pc last year to 974 million tonnes
  • China clarifies: Forwarders booking international cargo VAT free
  • DB Schenker offers fast overland freight transport Asia to Europe
  • US requests WTO intervention to resolve solar cell dispute with India
  • Chennai air freight jam-up, computer glitch shuts down cargo complex
  • Atlas Air Worldwide profit falls 38.4pc as Pentagon contracts dwindle
  • Air cargo risk rises, Morgan Stanley downgrades Atlas Air, Aircastle

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics posts impressive Q3 results
  • Essar Shipping registers INR 452.77 cr. revenue in Q3 FY14
  • Fewer large containerships taken out of service this year
  • InterManager calls for calm over possible Filipino officer ban
  • MOL, MHTL ink deal to build, charter 4 methanol carriers
  • Stakeholders call for proper implementation of international measures on Place of Refuge for stricken vessels
  • US levies preliminary duties on Indian steel threaded rods
  • JSW Jaigarh Port planning to commence container operations
  • Huge international response for civil & track works of key Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor section
  • State govts to jointly develop rail projects
  • Fieo President expresses concern on declining trend in exports
  • Forex reserves up $1.26 bn to $292.33 bn
  • Govt may offer interest subvention scheme to more export sectors
  • INR ends at three-week closing high of 61.93
  • Next FTP to be ready in April, unveiling likely by new govt
  • No near-term recovery even as manufacturing picks up
  • RBI clarifies gold import norm
  • SEZ units may get import duty sops to sell in DTA
  • World Bank to provide $ 175 m for Gujarat highways project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RZDL provides plant logistics for Severstal subsidiary
  • Intermanager calls for calm over possible Filipino officer...
  • B Post notes handsome net profit in financial 2013
  • India: construction of new broad-gauge line approved
  • Malawi Airlines starting flights to Jo'burg today
  • Nor Lines expands services from Turku
  • Sterling results for Ryder System
  • Ford says 2013 is best year since 1998
  • Agility: Central Europe reorganized
  • DHL and Etihad Cargo increase connectivity through Middle...
  • CSAV plans capital increase ahead of potential merger with...
  • Freja starts cooperation with Germany's CargoLine
  • Toll Australia secures big fuel transport contract
  • Gazeley France under new leadership
  • AA Cargo sets new freight record on B777-300ER
  • Am Himmel tut sich was

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • Harvey Gulf breaks ground for LNG fueling facility
  • MARAD trials fuel cells for shoreside power
  • MOL to pay $1.275 million FMC penalty
  • Eastern says it's "perfect place" to build OPC
  • Bold Tern to install Block Island wind turbines
  • Wärtsilä pumps picked for Mariner FSU

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • Sixteen states break records for export sales during 2013
  • DOT proposes rule to establish CDL drug/alcohol clearinghouse
  • Boeing nets Cargolux order for new 747-8 Freighter aircraft
  • Mitsui OSK Lines inks deal for four new methanol carriers
  • US rail freight traffic rolls to up/down week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • Testing times for Germany's stressed shipping banks
    Regulator warns that some European players will not make the cut
  • Western Bulk admits to slip-up in tonnage positioning
    Fourth-quarter rise in markets meant ships had to be brought in on short-term contracts
  • Capesize collateral damage
    Iron ore stockpiles in China hit near-record levels but how long can robust demand last?
  • Belships builds up its dry bulk customer base
    Oslo shipowner tightens its focus after returning chartered product tanker
  • Cosco Corp wins $57m order for two livestock carriers
    Singapore-listed yard will deliver 4,500 sq m vessels to unnamed European owner
  • SCFI Asia-Europe rate slumps by a record $188
    Downward trend throws carriers' March price-rise push into question
  • Restis says food shipments constitute 'business with charterer, not Iran'
    UANI rejects explanation and calls on owner to end calls
  • Sinotrans Shipping books six bulkers
    Two 78,000 dwt vessels and four 64,000 dwt ships cost $162m in total
  • Concordia Maritime strikes product tanker management deal with Shell
    Market developing in accordance with our planned fleet disposition, says Swedish outfit
  • Rise in sea cargoes signalled by market sentiment index
    European freight forwarders give positive response to Danske Bank monthly poll
  • Ardmore posts steeper fourth-quarter losses
    Irish tanker owner reports lower than expected time charter equivalent earnings
  • After the flood
    The EU's dreaded Habitats Directive has handed the Greens some obstructive tools
  • MOL builds four 30,000 dwt methanol carriers
    Newbuildings will service time charter deal with Methanol Holdings
  • OSG bondholders pledge new fight for equity after failing in initial proposal
    Ad hoc group calls for $1.9bn funding
  • CSAV raises cash for Hapag-Lloyd deal
    Funds to be used to finance newbuilding and support Hapag-Lloyd capital increase
  • Global Maritime Investments seeks up to 20 bulk newbuildings this year
    Now is the time buy ecoships, says Rodley
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition to raise new equity
    The company has warned investors that no acquisitions are pending

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • MOL to pay US settlement
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and affiliate Nissan Motor Car Carrier have agreed to pay a $1.275M settlement to resolve price-fixing allegations in the Asia-US trade
  • BIMCO forecasts 11-year low growth in dry bulk fleet
    The dry bulk carrier fleet appears to be heading to an 11-year low rate in growth in 2014 despite an expected further sharp decline in demolition sales, a senior shipping analyst forecasts
  • Rail from China to vie with deepsea
    Transcontinental rail container traffic from China to Europe is growing dynamically and by the end of the decade may vie with deepsea shipping for the Asia-Europe trade in terms of unit cost as well as time
  • Navios Acquisition upsizes public offering
    Navios Acquisition has increased the size of its follow-on offering as the parade of equity sales continues unabated in New York

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • Immigration Reform's Threat to US Trade
    As the 2014 U.S. election season begins to take shape, we're hearing again about the possibility of immigration reform. The demand for reform is stronger or weaker depending on the latest polls, but, as international traders, we will want to focus for now on Senate Bill 744. Entitled the Border...
  • SCFI Asia-Europe Rates Tumble
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Feb. 14, 2014 Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern European ports and Mediterranean ports fell roughly $200 per 20-foot-equivalent container (TEU) in the week of Feb. 14, hitting their lowest level since early December 2013. Rates from Shanghai to North Europe...
  • CSAV Raises Capital in Advance of Merger
    Chilean carrier CSAV said it plans to add up to $600 million in capital to complete the financing of ships under construction and to help finance a proposed merger with German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd. CSAV said its board recommended, subject to shareholder approval next month, a $200 million capital increase to...
  • YRC Worldwide Seals $1.1 Billion Refinancing Deal
    After several months of nail-biting moments, YRC Worldwide finally secured its $1.1 billion refinancing deal, pushing debt deadlines that loomed a month ago, threatening YRC's future, out to a five-year horizon. YRC Worldwide's lenders agreed to a $700 million term loan and $450 million asset-based loan covering all of the $4.9...
  • C.R. England Partners With Shell, Adds LNG Trucks
    Trucking company C.R. England is deploying additional natural gas-powered vehicles in Southern California while planning to expand its use of liquified and compressed natural gas trucks. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based carrier signed a multi-year LNG bulk fueling agreement with Shell that will support a dedicated trucking operation in Southern California,...
  • "K" Line to Invest in Flag Ship for "DRIVE GREEN PROJECT" as a Next-Generation Environment-Friendly Project
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) is pleased to announce it has just launched "DRIVE GREEN PROJECT" in order to pursue environmental protection and energy savings with the world's most advanced technologies to be integrated on the 7,500-unit Car Carrier on order with Japan Marine United Corporation as Flag Ship...
  • Port of Long Beach to Test New Clean-air System for Ships
    The Port of Long Beach will fund testing of a new air pollution-control technology for docked cargo ships, thanks to an agreement approved Monday by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.Under the pact, the Port would rely upon regional air quality authorities to oversee a demonstration project to thoroughly...
  • Chairman to step down at Clarksons
    Philip Green has decided to step down as chairman of Clarksons in order to focus on his other responsibilities. His resignation from the board will take effect from the AGM on 9 May. Bob Benton, chairman until last year, will remain a non- executive board member and assume the role...
  • Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association Elects 2014 Officers
    On Saturday February 8, 2014, the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA) elected its 2014 officers: Mr. Mark Hirzel, Director of Global Trade Management at MIQ Logistics was elected President; Mr. Wayne Wagner, Senior Manager, U.S. Brokerage Services of FedEx Trade Networks was elected Vice President; Ms. Barbara...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • Fund in at Cal Dive
    Hedge fund Aristeia Capital has unveiled a significant minority stake in Cal Dive International.
  • MOL agrees to fine
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has agreed to $1.28m in US fines, making it the third operator to pay up in sweeping car carrier competition probes.
  • Euronav plan dashed
    Euronav acknowledged today that a joint bid with Blackstone Group for five Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) tankers has fallen through.
  • OSG's loss-making December
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) reported nearly $55.5m in losses for December, bringing its total accumulated losses since to $583m since filing for bankruptcy.
  • Hornbeck OSV arrested
    Cotemar has secured the arrest of a Hornbeck Offshore Services vessel in a $19m dispute over a casualty off Mexico.
  • Sergey breaks the ice
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Klaveness ups the bidding
    Norway's Klaveness Marine has increased its offer price for Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) as it gave itself more time to complete a takeover.
  • VLCC up for grabs
    Japan's JX Shipping is putting a veteran VLCC up for sale.
  • Revolutionary thinking
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Krasnoye signs for trio
    Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard has won work from state ports agency Rosmorport for new dredgers.
  • Coscol signs with Shell
    Chinese owner Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has clinched a heavy-lift deal with Shell.
  • SCI curbs Q3 loss
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) cut its third quarter deficit thanks to a major improvement in its dry cargo segment.
  • Losses grow at Essar
    India's Essar Shipping has seen its deficit grow in the third quarter to the end of December as spot markets remained depressed.
  • Seroja warns on profit
    Indonesian shipowner Seroja Investments has brace investors for a loss when it releases its full year earnings results by the end of the month.
  • Ship blaze under control
    A fire on a German multipurpose (MPP) ship has been contained at the Emder Werft shipyard in Emden.
  • Ullman hails Shell deal
    Sweden's Concordia Maritime has won work from Shell in Singapore for two of its P-MAX products tankers.
  • Cosco wins livestock duo
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has won contracts for a pair of livestock carrier newbuildings.
  • Final sale for Lloyds?
    Lloyds Banking Group is lining up a last big disposal of shipping loans as its exit from the sector continues.
  • WIS weaker again
    Shiprepairer Western India Shipyard (WIS) has posted a bigger loss for the fourth quarter.
  • Samsung inks $1.5bn deal
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has confirmed a huge order for a floating LNG (FLNG) production unit.
  • Eimskip tweaks schedule
    Icelandic container line Eimskip is adjusting its schedule in the Atlantic to boost reliability in the face of winter storms.
  • Sado Steam Ship slumps
    Japan's Sado Steam Ship has reported a 90% drop in full year earnings.
  • ESL prospers
    Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping has seen annual earnings jumps as fuel costs were cut.
  • Condor switching flag?
    Channel Islands ferry operator Condor Ferries is considering re-flagging to France as a week-long crew strike drags on.
  • CSAV to raise $600m
    Chilean boxship owner CSAV is plotting two share issues worth a combined $600m to smooth its path to a merger with Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Belships back in black
    Belships has ended the financial year on a high with a return to profit in the fourth quarter, according to results released Friday.
  • Keppel wins Russian trio
    Keppel Corp has secured a newbuilding order for three high-spec jack-up drilling rigs in a deal worth $650m.
  • MOL orders four
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has expanded its methanol carrier fleet with an order for four more ships.
  • Vallianz profit surges
    Vallianz Holdings has reported an 88% increase in full year profit recording record earnings of $10.3m.
  • The show must go on
    Aker Philly back in business following arc flash that left electrician with severe burns.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • YRC receives new financing terms
    In the culmination of a long labor negotiating and debt wrangling process, YRC Worldwide Thursday came to new financing terms on a $700 million loan and received a $450 million asset-based loan facility.
  • Norfolk Southern train derailment causes oil spill
    A Norfolk Southern train transporting crude oil from Canada that was traveling between Chicago and New Jersey derailed Thursday in western Pennsylvania, forcing 21 of its 120 cars off the track, according to Reuters.
  • Imperial Tobacco considering listing logistics business
  • Carriers' cargo shipments bloom with higher flower volumes
    Global carriers have geared up for weeks in preparation for Valentine's Day 2014, and have seen increases in flower activity this year compared to last year.
  • Momentum Transport buys Jacksonville forwarder
  • Year-end merger activity up 57%
  • Cargolux to add another 747-8 freighter
    Cargolux has ordered a new 747-8 freighter, valued at $357.5 million, from Boeing, bringing the airline's total oder of 747-8 planes to 14. Delivery of the additional plane is expected in March 2015.
  • DHL unveils Big Data tool
  • GAO recommends improvements to MarAd ship recycling
  • Commerzbank reduces shipping investments
  • CSAV plans to raise additional capital
  • Weekly GRI Roundup
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
  • Fuel prices fall in Houston
    A local supplier said he is out of LS380 at the US port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Bunker's Mexico Group opens independent bunker terminal
    Facility is based at the port of Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico.
  • ExxonMobil offers cost-saving fuel tips
    Says operators could save $3.00 pmt by optimising quality.
  • Prices lack direction across Europe
    Good demand reported in Istanbul.
  • Vitol pulls out of Rotterdam terminal project
    Move could threaten plans to use Urals crude as an alternative benchmark to North Sea Brent.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Suez prices unchanged.
  • Brightoil 'in talks' with US oil companies
    Brightoil has been searching for upstream investment opportunities in China and overseas for several years.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line to install 28 scrubbers on six ships
    Green Tech Marine says order reaffirms its 'strong position in the exhaust gas cleaning market'.
  • Asian prices end week on stable note
    Bad weather at Tokyo Bay affecting delivery schedules.
  • ARA barge operator expanding certified mass flowmeter system fleet
    First company with barge to obtain independently certified Coriolis system expecting two more barges to pass 'rigorous' process soon.
  • Singapore to publish safe shipping guide
    MPA addresses recent series of collisions.
  • South China fuel oil imports to increase in February
    Majority of imports from bonded bunker players.
  • Port to test alternative vessel emissions control system
    System is 'an incredible breakthrough', says Harbor Commission President.
  • ClassNK to verify new SOx scrubbing system
    Class society engages in joint- project.

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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
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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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