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January 28, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama work stoppage could delay expansion to 2020: Arbitrators
  • Antwerp 2013 volume off 0.7pc to 8,578,269 TEU, but cargo up 3.6pc
  • Zhuhai Gongbei customs: Macau trade up 24.3pc to US$2 billion
  • Zhuhai aims to raise sea-rail intermodal freight to 10 million tonnes
  • US federal eco agency tells ships to slow after three whales spotted
  • Sichuan-made locomotive shipped overseas directly from Yibin river port
  • Nantong customs notes return of poor quality exports up 31pc in 2013
  • New Jersey passes bill to kill PANYNJ box fee, NY's bill still in committee
  • Charleston box volume increase 5.7pc to 1.6 million TEU in 2013
  • Brazil soybean crop, high diesel costs, truck reforms to hike 2014 rates
  • Air France-KLM mulls Alitalia takeover if restructuring terms are met
  • DHL, FedEx end service as Russia adds red tape to curb online sales
  • Volga-Dnepr Technics expands maintenance services for Western aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • CMA CGM Group announces RHINO EXPRESS, a new feeder service dedicated to Mozambique ports
  • DP World's London Gateway attains lifting high
  • Kalmar lift trucks raise productivity for La Cisa, Italy
  • Long Beach outperforms Los Angeles in 2013
  • Marshall Islands Registry reaches 100 million gross tons
  • PSA handles more containers globally in 2013
  • Ship operating costs under sustained pressure, says Drewry
  • India to encourage Japanese investment in electronics sector
  • Adani Petronet Dahej Port creates benchmark by handling longest 101.6 m cargo
  • Cargo handling at Visakhapatnam Port up in Q3
  • DP World Nhava Sheva handles longest-ever vessel (336.66 m) to call at JN Port
  • RAS Infraport celebrates Republic Day
  • INR nosedives to below 63 level

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Kombiverkehr augments services to Turkey and Greece
  • Record year for Antwerp in spite of fewer containers
  • Itella to cut up to 1,200 jobs
  • Railfreight service in Northern New Brunswick secured
  • Bangkok in pain
  • Marseille Fos: oil slumps but containers peak
  • Gefco rings in changes in Spain
  • Arthur Welter Transports receives GDP certificate
  • Less airfreight through Los Angeles
  • Prepare for lengthy wait at Polish/Belarusian border
  • Drewry records strong NE Asia-Australia exports
  • Chemicals logistics specialist Alfred Talke obtains DIN EN...
  • Volvo and Dongfeng joint venture approved
  • New leaders of Ecsla in Brussels
  • New slot management to reduce waiting time
  • Cathay Pacific macht Weihnachtseinkäufe
  • ITI in Denver greets veteran from CMA CGM

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • Matthew J. Thomas joins Blank Rome
  • Island Offshore orders "game changer" at Kawasaki Heavy
  • ASL Marine to buy MEO Batam shipyard
  • Hijacked tanker released, cargo stolen
  • Hanjin ships to plug into shoreside power with SAMCon
  • ABB's onboard DC grid gains ABS Approval in Principal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • Excel to exit Chapter 11 with $600m lighter debt burden
    US judge wishes Greek bulker company good luck as court agrees restructuring strategy supported by equity holders, creditors and the company
  • Royal Caribbean posts fourth-quarter profit despite negative media
    Net income up 22% due to strong demand from Asia and Europe
  • London Gateway to handle three more lines
    Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM will move cargo through the UK's newest port
  • Improving freight markets boost crude tanker values
    Valles sells 2006-built aframax for $24m
  • Maersk Tankers France faces 48-hour strike
    Dispute centres on threatened closure of Paris-based subsidiary
  • Scorpio Tankers sells two product tankers
    New York-listed tanker owner continues its major fleet overhaul
  • Scrapping sentiment cools despite handful of subcontinent sales
    Exchange rates and lower steel prices end a bullish start to 2014
  • A lull in the regulatory storm
    Shipping should use the coming year to prepare itself for a fresh legislative onslaught
  • CSCL expects $435m loss for 2013
    Line blames insufficient volume due to severe supply-demand imbalance
  • Waiting for 'maximum throughput'
    Despite a flat capesize market ahead of Asian holidays, brokers expect a stronger year ahead
  • Costa Crociere to award Costa Concordia demolition contract
    The winning pitch from 12 bids from six countries will be revealed in March
  • CSSC Shipping orders up to 10 newbuilds for Oceanbulk Maritime
    Cexim finances deal for five 208,000 dwt vessels with options for five more
  • Idle box fleet tops 3% for second time in a month
    Lloyd's List Intelligence figures show nearly 514,000 teu of capacity inactive last week
  • Angola hijackers stab Kerala engineer
    Pirates stole 13,000 tonnes of gas oil and property from product tanker, says Dynacom
  • Almi Tankers puts its faith in rates recovery
    Suezmaxes from 2009's biggest tanker play have a bright future, says owner
  • Scramble for Africa continues as ICTSI sells Lekki stake to CMA CGM arm
    ICTSI says tie-up accelerates greenfield port serving Lagos and regional transhipment
  • Politics slows the progress of the Polar Code
    IMO talks are unlikely to deliver agreement as quickly as Sekimizu would like
  • Höegh LNG secures $400m credit facility for newbuildings
    Company has ordered four FSRUs and will add one or two units a year
  • Dynacom confirms that Kerala was hijacked
    Greek owner refutes Angola claims of 'fake' incident and says all 27 crew are safe
  • ASL Marine to buy shipyard in Indonesia for $20m
    Yard owned by Miclyn Express is adjacent to ASL's Batam facility
  • Next generation of boxships will be better equipped for the unexpected
    Class societies aim for wider safety margins as IACS brings uniformity to structural analysis
  • Nigerian piracy to move 'closer to home'
    Occasional surges expected around the Niger Delta, says Risk Intelligence

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • Heidmar appoints new CEO
    Connecticut-based tanker pool operator Heidmar has appointed Hans van der Zijde as its new CEO
  • Royal Caribbean returns to profit
    Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain today said the company is poised for a "highly promising" 2014, after returning to profit for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2013 on the back of robust demand
  • Euroseas raises $29M in preferred equity
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas has unveiled the latest public-company deal involving perpetual preferred shares, raising $29M in net proceeds
  • Kawasaki wins Island Offshore vessel
    Kawasaki Heavy Industries has won an order for a subsea construction vessel from Norwegian shipowner Island Offshore
  • Yangzijiang wins Oldendorff Newcastlemax option
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has won an order for one Newcastlemax bulker option, exercised by Germany's Oldendorff Carriers
  • Taizhou Catic secures two more Newcastlemaxes
    Chinese shipyard Taizhou Catic Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has secured two Newcastlemax option conversions from German shipowner Oldendorff
  • Oldendorff orders Newcastlemaxes from Jiangsu Hantong HI
    China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has won an order for two 208,000dwt bulk carriers from German owner Oldendorff, with options for another two
  • Profits for Indian port developer APSEZ rise 25%
    India's largest port developer, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), reported 25% year-on-year growth in quarterly profit (October-December) to Rs4.51Bn ($72M)
  • Hoegh LNG agrees $400M credit facility
    Oslo-headquartered Hoegh LNG has signed an agreement with a syndicate of seven banks for a $400M senior credit facility, the company said
  • Wisdom Marine orders three eco-ships
    Taiwanese carrier Wisdom Marine has announced it is ordering another three eco-ships
  • Westports looks to up capacity
    Malaysian terminal operator Westports Holdings, part of Hutchison Whampoa group, looks to raise its handling capacity to 11Mteu by year-end

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • Navigating the Intermodal Landscape
    Despite the economic uncertainty the U.S. has experienced since 2008, domestic intermodal traffic in North America is growing robustly. Overall year-over-year volume growth through August 2013 was a healthy 6.8 percent. Domestic containers continue to see conversion from trailers in rail service - growing 9.7 percent, while trailer volumes shrank...
  • YRC Worldwide Wins a 'Reset'
    When YRC Worldwide's Teamsters employees approved a five-year contract Jan. 26, they gave the struggling company more than just concessions needed to refinance $1.36 billion in debt and avoid bankruptcy. They gave the $4.9 billion trucking operator the chance to break free of a cycle of short-term crises and "reset"...
  • Georgia Ports' Container Volume 'Strong' in December
    Port of SavannahThe Georgia Ports Authority moved 235,311 TEUs in December, up 7.4 percent year-over-year, but down 3.3 percent month-to-month. Port of Savannah's TEU throughput, Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013. Full-size image In the first six months of fiscal year 2014, beginning July 1, 2013, the GPA handled 1.5 million TEUs, increasing 5.8 percent...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Jan. 27
    Major container lines hope to increase rates in multiple trade lanes in February, March and April, although any hikes achieved may be temporary. Beneficial cargo owners and carriers are beginning to negotiate multi-year contracts that use spot rate indexes to adjust rates periodically, but shippers, carriers and NVOs have been slow...
  • Italy to Partially Privatize State Postal Company
    The Italian government approved plans to sell up to 40 percent of the state-owned postal company, Poste Italiane, as part of a broader privatization program. The sale, which will be pitched at institutional and retail investors and the group's 145,000 strong workforce, is expected to raise between €4 billion to '4.8...
  • Officials Celebrate Inland Port Opening with Norfolk Southern Inspection Train
    Charleston, S.C. - Over 150 port users, partners, business leaders and elected officials gathered at the SC Inland Port (SCIP) in Greer today to welcome a ceremonial train trip by Norfolk Southern, SC Ports Authority partner for the SCIP. "This is a great opportunity for SC Ports to celebrate the fully open...
  • Port Tampa Bay and MARAD to partner on initiatives and planning
    TAMPA, Fla.-Port Tampa Bay is pleased to report that port leaders will be collaborating with the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) on certain strategies to enhance port planning, in line with MARAD's developing 'Strong Ports' initiative. In addition, Port Tampa Bay, under the direction of port President and CEO Paul Anderson,...
  • London Gateway Signs Up Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Süd Services
    London Gateway has secured several Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd services, tripling its customer base since it opened in early November. The container terminal, situated on the Thames River close to London, won the business from the neighboring port of Tilbury, which cannot handle the larger vessels the German carriers plan to...
  • Westcore and OnTrac Reach $1.4 million multi-year lease agreement in San Joaquin Valley
    Visalia, Calif. - Jan. 24, 2014 - Westcore Properties reached an agreement with OnTrac, a package delivery service operating in the eight western states, on a $1.4million lease, enhancing OnTrac's business operations and helping create a positive economic impact in Central California for the next half decade. The 65-month lease agreement is for the...
  • YRC Teamsters Approve New Contract
    YRC Worldwide's Teamsters employees approved a five-year contract by a wide margin this weekend, giving the struggling trucking operator concessions needed to refinance $1.36 billion in debt. The company's next step is to go back to its lenders and nail down a refinancing package to avoid looming debt deadlines, including $69.4...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • Costamare on the up
    Costamare is well positioned for further expansion after posting a fourth-quarter profit, management told investors Monday.
  • Locked and loaded
    Euroseas' fleet expansion campaign will likely gain momentum in the wake of its latest fundraiser, a leading equity analyst told investors Monday.
  • DSX scores extension
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a time charter extension worth nearly $6m.
  • Excel eyes Chapter 11 exit
    Excel Maritime Carriers (Excel) is getting ready to close one of the darkest chapter's in the company's history.
  • Reach charters duo
    Olso-listed Reach Subsea has taken two modern platform supply vessels (PSVs) on term charters.
  • CMV buys partner
    Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) of the UK is taking over the tour operations of its German partner TransOcean Kreuzfahrten.
  • RCL on the up
    US giant Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) has posted a stronger annual profit as it hived off its Pullmantur operation's non-core businesses.
  • Scorpio sells two
    Scorpio Tankers has sold off two of its older vessels as its huge newbuilding orderbook continues to make it from the drawing board to the water.
  • PE in at Euroseas
    Euroseas is raising close to $30m after teaming up with Tennenbaum Capital Partners in a preferred equity issue.
  • Boxship refloated
    A German containership has escaped damage after a brief grounding off Canada.
  • Three-week window
    Investors have a three-week window to boost exposure to the dry bulk market, Global Hunter Securities says.
  • Tankerska delisting
    Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba is planning to pull its shares from the Zagreb Stock Exchange.
  • Costs hit Marco Polo
    Singapore's Marco Polo Marine has seen its first-quarter profit curtailed by higher finance costs.
  • CSCL slipping deeper
    CSCL has braced investors for a $500m negative swing in its full-year results as it fired a profit warning today.
  • Samsung profit cut back
    Samsung Heavy Industries has posted a 20.6% drop in annual earnings as one-off costs hurt the bottom line.
  • Pirates seize crewmen
    West African pirates have struck again, boarding an Agip tug and taking one seafarer hostage in the Niger Delta.
  • Vanguard in dry departure
    Vanguard Shipping of Taiwan has sold its only bulker for demolition, brokers say.
  • Hyproc ordering LPG duo
    Algeria's Hyproc Shipping is ordering two LPG carriers at German and Japanese yards.
  • Total recall
    Concordia Maritime has secured a fresh period deal for one of its products tankers which is rejoining Total.
  • Hoegh hauls in $400m
    Hoegh LNG has secured a $400m loan which completes funding for its FSRU newbuilding programme.
  • Beware oilsands shipping
    US scientists have warned of the environmental dangers of shipping out oilsands bitumen from Alberta in Canada.
  • Lines ready to return
    Iran claims five major shipowners will resume containership calls after sanctions were eased.
  • One dead in gas leak
    South African authorities reported one seafarer has died in a gas leak on a Chinese cargoship.
  • CSSC books big bulkers
    China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) Leasing has ordered up to ten newcastlemaxes from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS).
  • ASL acquires shipyard
    ASL Marine is spending $20m to acquire a neighbouring shipyard located on Batam Island, Indonesia.
  • TTA linked to bulker
    Expanding Thoresen Shipping is said to have acquired its second supramax bulker in less than three months.
  • Kerala re-located
    Dynacom says it has re-established contact with one of its tankers that was hijacked off Angola last week.
  • Thanks, but no thanks
    Keppel Corp says it has turned down an offer to bid for a series of drillship newbuildings from industry giant Transocean.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • Tampa port changes name to present new image
    The Port of Tampa is now called Port Tampa Bay, part of a re-branding effort designed to emphasize the port's regional reach beyond the city and attract more business from shippers and carriers.
  • Employees approve new YRC contract extension
    YRC union employees have ratified an extension to the company's current collective bargaining agreement, weeks after rejecting an initial proposal from the company.
  • Port of New York/New Jersey adds longshoremen
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said 150 longshoremen "are in the process of being hired" despite ongoing litigation. Seventy five checkers will also be hired.
  • FTR sees November dip in trucking index
    "FTR now assumes that FMCSA will delay most of the next round of planned regulatory changes affecting trucking," and this has resulted in a lower Trucking Conditions Index forecast for the next two years, the firm stated.
  • London Gateway gains new services
  • Georgia ports experience 8% tonnage growth
  • European tank terminal uses Descartes for customs compliance
  • Container volumes end 2013 with a bang
  • China Shipping issues profit warning
  • Forward Air to buy Central States
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 27, 2014
  • Ships to be fitted with shore power technology
    Hanjin to retrofit 11 vessels to meet US West Coast clean air regulations.
  • Tighter fundamentals pushing up Singapore cargo premiums
    Major movements expected when trading starts next in February.
  • Prices start week soft in Fujairah
    Tight fundamentals in place in Fujairah.
  • Mixed trend across European bunker prices
    Quiet market seen in Hamburg.
  • Another pirate attack off West Africa
    Area sees second attack within week.
  • Towing kite to undergo sea trials
    Irish Navy is pressing ahead with plans to test kite sails.
  • Cuts in refining runs 'to keep IFO prices firm'
    South Korean and Japanese oil refiners are processing less crude than at this point a year ago.
  • Call for all ports to offer tax discounts
    British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson hails success of Canadian ports.
  • Asian bunker market stable
    Prices resume trade in narrow range.
  • Switch to propellors saves ferry a third on bunker costs
    Vessel had been driven by waterjets.
  • Canadian bunker company hammers out new staff agreement
    Workers to get 3% annual wage increase.
  • Titan closer to delisting
    Company delays release of financial results.
  • Bunker quality in Middle East expected to improve
    Re-entry of Iranian material should reverse deteriorating quality.
  • China fuel oil imports down in December
    Due to low bunker sales.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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