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January 27, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL box volume up 10pc, but only intra-Asia/Oz trades hike revenue
  • OOCL ups north Europe-Asia rate US$200/TEU and $300/FEU March 1
  • World box throughput hits record high in December on German index
  • Hong Kong to take two years to incinerate 28 tonnes of contraband ivory
  • Protesting privatisation port clerks strike in Brazil, Santos unaffected
  • Hebei port container volume expected to top 2 million TEU in 2014
  • Charleston thanks Congress for fast-tracking harbour dredging
  • Mainland-Taiwan accord boosts cross-strait trade since implementation
  • UK first: DP World's London Gateway cranes lift four TEU per move
  • Textainer pays US$35 million for 30,000 TEU from its managed fleet
  • Hamburg Sud to raise USEC-ANZ rates US$75/TEU from April 1
  • New CT7 will boost Westports capacity to 11 million TEU by year-end
  • Bombardier wins US$4 million Australian rail contract in Queensland
  • Air China launches first direct flights to Hawaii from Beijing
  • South Korea's air cargo volume grows for first time in three years
  • Cargolux executive quits over differences over airline's new strategy
  • Exports to be lost unless Bangladesh tightens cargo screening
  • Cameroon and Gambia sign air cargo accord, direct flights to follow

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 26, 2014
  • "K" Line (India) inks Consecutive Voyage Contract with JSW Steel
  • BCHAA conducts health camps for members' staff
  • Congratulations to the winners & nominees of Gujarat Junction 2014
  • Holistic approach to crew insurance stressed
  • London P&I Club issues renewed warning on cargo liquefaction
  • Coal imports grow 21 pc in 2013
  • Onion exports grow 59 pc in Apr.-Dec.
  • Centre's move to encourage coastal shipping welcomed
  • Chennai Port likely to convert unused iron ore terminal into automobile handling facility
  • Forex reserves dip $ 1.2 bn
  • INR plunges by 113 paise to close at 62.68 on heavy month-end dollar buying
  • L&T's order inflow surges 21 pc in Q3
  • Export Import Workshop from Feb. 22
  • Quick Take
  • BIMCO's Bangkok Heavy Lift Contracts Workshop in March to provide practical guidance on project charter contracts
  • Largest load moved to Turkey from Japan
  • Seven Seas Shipping moves huge transformers from South Korea to Iraq

International Transport Journalweb site
  • NS invests in new locomotives and freight cars
  • All change at Haropa
  • Haropa handles more tonnage in 2013
  • Iata sees brighter business confidence
  • Double-digit growth in freight train numbers
  • CMA CGM launches Rhino express feeder service
  • Cargolux accepts resignation of van de Weg
  • Global Express opens new logistics centre near Graz
  • Austrian transport firm purchases 220 new trucks
  • Turkish Airlines increases Kazakhstan and Sochi services
  • ICTSI invests in Congo
  • Steder Group moving heavy cable reels
  • Interrail Services augments management in Germany
  • Saudia Cargo signs agreement to transport human organs
  • LED headlights now standard at Navistar
  • ACS appoints new group commercial director
  • Panalpina searching for an executive for executive searches
  • Wann kommt die Trendwende?

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • Ezra wins subsea orders worth $80 million
  • January 24, 2014 Metal Shark to expand into shipbuilding
  • Heidmar names new CEO
  • Keel laid for LNG Hybrid Barge
  • Consultancy sees 161 cruise newbuilds ahead
  • BAE Hawaii gets $37.4 million Navy contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • MOU established to eye reduction in New Westminster train whistle noise
  • Boeing joining UAE team to study biofuel breakthrough
  • Trucking group shaking up current organizational structure
  • Coast Guard crew rescues four from wrecked fishing vessel
  • Customs officers nab woman carrying counterfeit $100 bills

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • What next for Euronav?
    Persuading others to join the Tankers International pool will be the way forward
  • Hammonia finds its Mojo in offshore-vessel deal
    German and UK firms seek shipyard to build all-weather Hi Flo 4
  • In the eye of the beholder
    Flying the flag takes on a new meaning thanks to P&O
  • Brussels politicians press for reporting of ships' NOx emissions
    Greens want to expand CO2 MRV proposals to include more emissions and smaller ships
  • Stumbling blocks on the path to MRV
    Industry questions regulators' understanding of vessel operations as emissions rules are debated
  • OOCL reports 10% gain in fourth-quarter volumes but a fall in revenues
    Strongest performance comes from combined intra-Asia and Australasia trades
  • Asia-Europe freight rates drift lower
    SCFI shows transpacific trades are holding steady
  • Derna Carriers vessel arrested at Tilbury
    ITF says Athens-based owner owes crew more than $130,000 in back pay
  • Brightoil forecasts a return to the black for six months ending December
    Major bunker supplier declares a turnaround from the previous year's $112m loss
  • ICTSI to build a terminal in Congo
    Investment in river port at Matadi targets fast-growing central Africa
  • Liquefaction risk rises after lifting of Indian iron ore export ban
    Ban's removal has led to e-auction of 11.5m tonnes of iron ore that had been "sitting around" since 2010
  • OSG bank group negotiates with shareholders
    Plan would cut out bondholders' own push to claim the equity
  • Slower growth is the new norm for box ports
    But analysts say momentum is sufficient to encourage fresh investment in capacity
  • Private maritime security companies must think smarter to survive
    As Indian Ocean attacks dwindle, players seek creative new ways to stay afloat
  • London Gateway lands Hamburg Süd
    German line to switch services from Tilbury

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • Lyubov Orlova: IHS Maritime's viewpoint
    Decommissioned cruise ship Lyubov Orlova probably sank in February 2013, believes the president of the Irish Coast Guard Chris Reynolds
  • Excel inches closer to Chapter 11 exit
    A confirmation hearing is set for 27 January to sign off on a re-organisation plan that would bring formerly NYSE-listed Excel Maritime out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
  • HK urges safety precautions
    Hong Kong's coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels were reminded to take adequate safety precautions when navigating in poor visibility in Hong Kong waters, as the fog season approaches
  • Shanghai Lonyer Fuels forecast losses in 2013
    Shanghai-listed Shanghai Lonyer Fuels, a marine fuel oil supplier, expected to slip to losses of at least 51M yuan ($8M) in 2013 due to lower demand for fuel oils in China
  • Bad weather prevents rescue
    Efforts to salvage a cargo ship in the Gulf of Tonkin have been hampered by rough waves
  • KDB displaces Kang as STX's biggest shareholder
    Korea Development Bank has displaced STX Corporation's founding chairman Kang Duk Soo as the chaebol's biggest shareholder
  • Weihai port to open North Korean service
    China's Weihai Port Group in Shandong Province announced on 21 January that it plans to open a container service to North Korea this year
  • Yangzijiang buys out JV with Peter Döhle
    Yangzijiang Shipping has bought out its bulker joint venture with German shipowner Peter Döhle
  • Ningbo port records 2.8Bn yuan profit in 2013
    Shanghai-listed Ningbo port projected on 22 January that it had recorded a profit of 2.8Bn yuan ($469M) in 2013, up by 6.01% year on year from 2.68Bn yuan the year before
  • Bangkok ports unaffected by crisis
    Operations at Bangkok's ports and airports are continuing as normal and without any disruption, despite the government's declaration of a state of emergency on 22 January
  • Mining investment to turn JES' fortunes around
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder JES International could restore profits with its investment in mining company Mineriver, said Voyage Research this week
  • Smoking ship centre of pay dispute
    The MV Poavosa bulk carrier, which shut down the port Tarnaki in NZ earlier this week after a chemical leak, is also at the centre of a pay dispute, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2014
  • Crane Replacement to Hamper Operations at Nehru Port
    India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru, which has been plagued by labor troubles in recent months, is bracing for yet another disruption to shipping as the port trust announced a nearly six-week partial shutdown of the port-run container terminal, beginning in mid-March, for harbor crane replacement. ":During the installation/commissioning of three new...
  • Impacts of ILWU, ICTSI Dispute Not Over for Portland
    Truck flows and cargo handling at the Port of Portland were back to normal as the week was drawing to a close, but the residual effects of the latest disagreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and terminal operator ICTSI may continue to be felt in the days ahead. Terminal...
  • Container Volume at Seattle, Tacoma Slid in 2013
    Cranes at the Port of TacomaCombined container volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 7.6 percent in December from a year earlier to 278,163 TEUs, continuing a slide that began in February. The drop in containers moving through the Washington port complex was mainly driven by declining volume at...
  • SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Rates Largely Unchanged One Week Ahead of Chinese New Year
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Jan. 24, 2014 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to the U.S. East and West Coasts, as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, inched down by just a few dollars in the week ending Jan. 24. This followed three straight weeks...
  • OOCL's Revenue Drops Despite Volume Growth
    OOCL's total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 fell 1.6 percent year-over-year to $1.4 billion, partially fueling a 4.9 percent decrease in total yearly revenue, according to parent Orient Overseas (International) Limited. Quarterly revenue declined 6.7 percent year-over-year in the Asia-Europe trade, 2.6 percent in the trans-Pacific and 1.6 percent...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • NADL storms Big Apple
    North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) is moving forward with an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
  • Nordea upgrades DRYS
    Greek bulker and tanker operator DryShips has secured an endorsement from equity analysts at Nordea.
  • Reputation recovery continues
    Carnival Cruise Lines has staged a 75% reputation recovery since the public relations nightmare following the disabling of the Carnival Triumph, the parent company's top executive said.
  • Sjaastad strikes again
    Stream Tankers has exercised options on a pair of chemical tanker newbuildings in Japan.
  • Sparebanken takes hit
    Norway's Sparebanken Vest has written down NOK 110m ($17.84m) in the fourth quarter, with most of the amount related to shipping loans.
  • Heidmar hires CEO
    Heidmar has hired Hans van der Zijde as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
  • Past the peak
    Suezmax rates are falling fast amid heavy declines in earnings out of West Africa.
  • Hanjin chops two runs
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping is scrapping two boxship services as it looks to save money.
  • Unequal equities exposed
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Repairs underway
    A Royal Arctic Line (RAL) boxship is receiving running repairs after reporting engine trouble.
  • GSI seals share deal
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has won approval to sell shares to pay for its takeover of Longxue Shipyard.
  • Mercator loses less
    Mercator Lines Singapore has cut its third quarter loss in a stronger dry cargo market.
  • SSC sheds oldie
    Singapore Shipping Corporation has booked a modest profit on the disposal of an ageing car carrier.
  • More for Wisdom
    Wisdom Marine of Taiwan is spending $94m on another three new bulkers in Japan.
  • Manx ferry delayed again
    An Irish Sea ferry newcomer's launch has been delayed again.
  • Marinakis mulls action
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Liquefaction lethal
    The London P&I Club has warned again over cargo liquefaction as India lifts its iron ore export ban.
  • Pac Basin confirms buy
    Pacific Basin Shipping has confirmed the purchase of a supramax bulker to continue its acquisition efforts.
  • Correction coming?
    US shipbroker McQuilling has warned that products tanker owners could be in for a shock from 2015.
  • OOCL volumes up
    Hong Kong container line OOCL's fourth quarter volumes have grown, but rates dipped.
  • New record for Antwerp
    The key Belgian port of Antwerp has posted its best-ever annual cargo figure in 2013.
  • Heung-A orders quartet
    Korean owner Heung-A has signed up for four new chemical tankers at a compatriot yard.
  • Ghost ship back again?
    A derelict cruiseship adrift in the Atlantic for a year could be heading towards the UK, according to a scare story in the British press.
  • ICTSI expands in Africa
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is to build a $100m container terminal in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Trio in transpac tie up
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) is teaming up with two other liner operators on the transpacific trade.
  • Brightoil expects better
    Growing tanker owner Brightoil Petroleum has forecast a return to profit for the first half of its financial year.
  • Ezra ties up new deals
    Singapore's Ezra Holdings has secured offshore projects worth around $80m including options, it has disclosed.
  • Genco set to survive
    Nordea expects Genco Shipping & Trading to survive its current financial woes and has just upgraded the stock to a 'buy'.
  • Dry mouth
    A leading investment bank has initiated research coverage of the dry-bulk sector and four US-listed operators.
  • ITF plots arrest
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is looking to arrest a multi-purpose cargoship controlled by Greek operator Derna Carriers on behalf of the vessel's crew.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: A stronger Q4 for OOCL, but revenues still lag 2012
    The parent company of OOCL provided an early peek at what the end of 2013 might have looked like for the container industry as it released an unaudited fourth quarter operational update on Friday.
  • Yoshitani to retire as Seattle port CEO
    Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Tay Yoshitani confirmed Thursday at an industry event in Tampa, Fla., that he will retire at the end of June when his contract expires. He has led the Port of Seattle since March 2007.
  • Zim recovery not dependent on market conditions
    By sharply reducing its debt and continuing to reduce expenses, container carrier Zim believes it will be able to stay on course, even if the container shipping industry continues to experience stormy economic seas.
  • Rhetoric subsides in effort to resolve Panama Canal dispute
    The international consortium building a new set of massive locks for ocean-going vessels through the Panama Canal said talks to resolve $1.6 billion in disputed cost overruns will continue through Feb. 1.
  • Amazon's next conquest: Anticipatory shipping
    The trucking operation hinges on historical tracking data and the ability to plug that information in to a "predictive shipping model," according to a patent recently filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • London Gateway puts 'quad lift' crane into service
  • Corn crop yields growth for Union Pacific
  • Panalpina aims for 500 services in 2014
  • Kansas City Southern sets $2.4 billion revenue record
  • Liquid bulk up at Antwerp in 2013
  • Quala acquires ProKleen
  • Shippers air U.S. flag concerns
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices strong in Vancouver
    Low sulphur fuel prices soars on the Panama Canal.
  • Annex VI low sulphur study: MEPC decides
    IMO Secretariat can only act on instruction of the member states.
  • Prices across Europe display mixed trend
    Slow market in Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah prices show little movement
    Avails tight in Middle East hub.
  • New supplier operating in Lagos
    'We have got all the relevant permits in order, and are working closely with the authorities.'
  • Vote at Canadian bunker company
    New contract for staff at Sterling Fuels.
  • Russian plans 65% cut in fuel oil exports
    Draft strategy outlines targets for the next 20 years.
  • Brittany stays French for LNG-fuelled ferries
    One newbuild and three conversions involved.
  • Low sulphur review should take place 'as soon as possible'
    IMO head says bringing forward availability assessment is 'a priority'.
  • Bunker claim behind ship arrest
    But shipowner says tough market constraining cash flow.
  • Soyuz Bunkering Group starts international operations
    New company staffed by experienced players.
  • Asian prices end week mixed
    Supply tightness in Tokyo Bay improving.
  • Chemoil Adani expands ops on Indian east coast
    Move follows firm's expansion to Chennai.
  • UK firm shipowner adds to order book
    Ships claim to have 'much improved fuel consumption'.
  • LR's new service helps to meet EPA's lubes rule
    Allows shipowners to comply with EAL rule in US.
  • Brightoil upbeat on first half results
    Stronger performance seen in international bunkering and trading.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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- country
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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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