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March 31, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore's PSA 2013 profit up 13pc to US$1.13 billion, sales rise 3pc
  • Sinotrans Shipping buys 2 firms for US$138 million, but profit down
  • China Shipping Development adds 1.92 million tonnes capacity this year
  • Customs dispute over trucker guarantees at Finnish-Russian border
  • Dalian Huayuankou Economic Zone to open US$402 million logistics park
  • Bidders quit Kandla container terminal after port trust becomes difficult
  • Inner Mongolia's Erenhot cargo volume up 3.6pc to 1.38 million tonnes
  • Hunchun gets subsidy to develop cross-border infrastructure
  • Germany: Reciprocal trade sanctions will hit Russia harder than West
  • ASEAN economies need to sort out customs and harmonise trade rules
  • Ruin looms for carriers as overcapacity is compounded with rising debt
  • Air China 2013 profit drops 32pc to US$524.7 million, sales off 1.3pc
  • DHL joins pharma race as Asians grows older, affluent and needy
  • Miami airport posts 2pc hike in international air freight in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • BHP 2014 & Bulk Trans 2014 generating tremendous response
  • DNV GL service reduces impact of variations in ship construction
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups operating result & volume in 2013
  • Suez Canal going strong
  • Indian fruit, vegetables face EU ban
  • KPT again shortlisted as 'Port of the Year' for seafarers' welfare
  • Govt keen on improving road connectivity with neighbours
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand
  • Meat exports can grow by 5 pc on higher demand: Food Secy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GATX invests in new railcars
  • Cargolux rings in numerous changes
  • SBB Cargo steams back into the black
  • Iata turns spotlight on opportunities in Latin America
  • Port of Hamburg offers green awards
  • Jan de Rijk provides trucking services for Lufthansa Cargo
  • Finally back home
  • ABC launches new US service and increases existing one
  • UPS opens European air hub's extension
  • PSA sees increase in volume and profit
  • Scotland's Caledonian Logistics renews fleet
  • A new office in the New World
  • Einstiege hier und da
  • Kuehne + Nagel supporting Irish Dairy Board
  • DHL Express and Southern Air expand fleet
  • WCI drops ahead of planned GRI

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Bollinger delivers ninth FRC
  • Volstad newbuild has permanent magnet tunnel thruster
  • Houston and Galveston open to all marine traffic
  • Crowley tugs deliver Tubular Bells topside
  • Coastal wins OSV orders, jack-up in works
  • GAO rejects protest of $47.5 million inflatables contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Attica reduces its annual loss
    Ferry owner attributes result to growth in traffic, cheaper fuel and better deployment
  • Cosco to order five 14,000 teu ships and deepen ties to China Shipping Group
    Chairman Ma says carrier aims to learn from Maersk Line's fiscal example
  • OW Bunkers lists in Copenhagen
    Danish fuel supplier is part of shipping service provider the Wrist Group
  • Asia Container Terminals divestment boosts PSA annual profits
    Singapore ports giant reports 6% volume growth from its overseas ventures
  • Eastern Europe uncertainties hit HHLA
    Chief executive says Hamburg port operator could suffer from Russia sanctions
  • Wan Hai reports 16% annual profit growth
    Intra-Asia specialist reports a 5% drop in revenues but also in costs
  • Swedish Club reports $17m surplus in 2013
    Results reflect a positive underwriting year and strong investment earnings
  • Carriers push Asia-Europe freight rates over $1,000 per teu
    Prices almost double on the Asia-South America trade but fall on Far East-US route
  • Two creditors sell Berlian Laju Tanker loans to KKR
    Chembulk's Noonan takes global role, as BLT faces better prospects in chemical tanker sector
  • More and more eggs in ever-bigger baskets
    Ever-larger containerships pose a tricky proposition for salvors
  • The Week on Wall Street | March 28
    Free to read: Shipping news and gossip from America
  • Exclusive Lloyd's List sulphur survey reveals growing trust in technology
    Findings show some owners favour scrubbers but others may turn to more expensive LNG

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Vessel sinks following collision off Japan
    The Japan-flagged cement carrier Sumise Maru No. 38 (IMO: 9054200) that collided with Japan-flagged chemical tanker Kaisei Maru (IMO: 9560431) off Himeji, Japan on Wednesday sank three hours after the incident
  • Haixun 01 to hunt for MH370 debris
    Chinese Maritime patrol ship Haixun 01 will tomorrow seek to recover objects sighted by search planes late on Friday AEST during the hunt for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines MH370
  • Strong start for OW Bunker shares
    Shares in OW Bunker, the Danish bunker supplier that went public in Copenhagen today, started trading on a firm note
  • Vancouver trucker strike ends
    Truckers at Port Metro Vancouver returned to work on 27 March after an agreement was reached over rates of pay and waiting times at the port's four container terminals
  • Swedish Club saw underwriting profit in 2013
    The Swedish Club, the Gothenburg-based P&I club, has announced its underwriting business returned to profit last year, while surplus and free reserves increased as well
  • MH370 search moves shifts north
    The air and sea search for the wreckage of flight MH370 shifted closer to the coast of Australia today
  • E.ON seeks partner among South Korean shipbuilders
    German energy firm E.ON is in talks with four South Korean shipbuilders for an LNG carrier, the company's CEO said on Tuesday
  • China COSCO back to black
    China COSCO returned to profits of CNY235M ($39M) in 2013 after disposals of its non-core businesses
  • Growing LNG demand faces facility challenges
    The need to meet growing energy demand, especially LNG, is being tested by the challenges in building production facilities, Gastech 2014 was told yesterday
  • BMT designs jetty to facilitate Petronas project
    Maritime consultancy BMT Asia Pacific has completed a concept design for the material off loading facility (MOLF) at Petronas' proposed refinery and petrochemical integrated development (RAPID) complex in southeast Johor, Malaysia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Sound and Fury at NY-NJ Port
    Combine several hundred longshoremen on a work break with energetic speakers using microphones they don't need, and you get a lot of noise. There was plenty of that at a Port Newark rally on March 25. Dockworkers cheered lustily as a parade of speakers took turns blaming the Waterfront Commission of...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for March 28
    Multiple carriers have planned rate increases in various trade lanes in April and May, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and lackluster global demand continues. However, according to investment firm Jefferies, the container shipping industry's supply and demand gap is narrowing this year, which will help carriers improve...
  • China's Two Largest Container Lines Continue to Suffer
    The two largest Chinese container lines have more reason to work together after they both continued to suffer from overcapacity and modest demand in 2013. Although China Cosco Holdings swung to a profit in 2013 with the help of asset sales, removing the risk of being delisted, its core shipping operations...
  • Labor, Chassis Put West Coast Ports Under Microscope
    With nerves fraying about upcoming talks between waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, with memories fresh of jurisdictional issues that have led to sporadic protests in the Pacific Northwest and with chassis shortages causing long delays at Los Angeles-Long Beach, West Coast ports are as exposed as...
  • Zim CEO in Bullish Mood Despite $530 Million Loss
    For someone who's just unveiled a whopping $530 million net loss for 2013, Zim Integrated Shipping Services' chief executive Rafi Danieli appears to be in an outlandishly bullish mood. The Israeli ocean carrier will be among the most profitable in the industry within five years, Danieli claimed just hours after revealing...
  • Shipowners Hope Low-Sulfur Fuel Deadline Gets Extended
    Staring at an incremental bill for low-sulfur fuel estimated at $75 to $100 billion per year for container ships beginning in 2020, container lines are hoping that implementation will get pushed back to at least 2025. Under MARPOL Annex VI, sulfur oxide, or SOx, content in marine fuel was reduced globally...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Rise Ahead of April 1 GRIs
    The SCFI for North Europe rose 44.0 percent in the week ending March 28. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern Europe and Mediterranean ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index jumped in the week of March 28, only a few days before general rate increases set for...
  • Ukraine Crisis Could Hit 2014 Traffic, Financial Performance, HHLA Warns
    HHLA, the port of Hamburg's largest container handler, warned the crisis in Ukraine threatens to slow its important Russian feeder traffic and impact this year's financial performance. The Port of Hamburg had 32 weekly feeder connections to Russia in 2013. Full-size map The company said an 8.3 percent rise in Baltic Sea feeder...
  • FedEx Founder Opens Up About Opportunities for Growth
    Frederick W. Smith, FedEx chairman and CEO.Frederick W. Smith launched more than a company when he founded FedEx in 1973; he created an air express industry that has been crucial to the growth of global trade. Over the decades, FedEx has expanded to embrace ground parcel, trucking and, through FedEx...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Judge rejects seizure
    A US federal judge has rejected an effort by Italian owner Michele Bottiglieri Armatore to seize a bulker as part of a three-way arbitration fight.
  • Ship Finance may nix duo
    Ship Finance International may tear up its remaining two newbuilding contracts at Shanghai Shipyard due to delays.
  • Chemical changes coming
    Chemical tanker owners have been urged to prepare for changes to trading patterns as China aims for greater self-sufficiency.
  • Avance shows its hand
    Avance Gas has laid out firm details of its IPO which will see shares worth up to $250m sold.
  • BW tipped for VLCC strike
    BW Maritime of Singapore may be looking to add Metrostar's six VLCCs to its takeover of the Greek company's MR newbuilding fleet, but it appears to have competition.
  • Fednav takes to the air
    Canadian bulker owner Fednav claims to have become the first shipping company to use drones to check ice conditions in northern waters.
  • WW in $133m bond move
    Wilh Wilhelmsen has collected over $130m after becoming the latest shipowner to tap the Oslo bond market.
  • Titanic trouble?
    Steel-cutting on Australian tycoon Clive Palmer's Titanic II cruiseship has still not begun in China.
  • Titan faces more losses
    Restructuring FSU operator and bunker supplier Titan Petrochemicals has warned of a big deficit looming in delayed interim results for 2013.
  • No future for shipping?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Avance nets $450m
    Avance Gas has secured a $450m loan which will cover both existing ships and the first of its newbuildings.
  • Wan Hai profit slips
    Higher costs and lower revenue curtail Taiwanese container line in 2013.
  • Euronav firms $500m loan
    Euronav has signed a final agreement on a $500m loan which will help pay for 15 VLCCs bought from Maersk Tankers.
  • Sales lift PSA
    Singapore's PSA International raised its bottom line by 13.4% last year thanks mainly to asset disposals.
  • Bridge bash row settled
    Owner of tanker Harbour Feature agrees to pay $1.3m for New Hampshire accident.
  • Coastal hooks five
    Coastal Contracts of Malaysia has reeled in new shipbuilding contracts for five offshore support vessels and is close to clinching its first order for a jack-up drilling rig.
  • Cosco losses to return?
    With the ink still wet on its first annual profit in three years China Cosco is already being tipped for a resumption of red numbers in 2014.
  • Russian duo held
    Two VTS-Trans cargoships have been detained in Azerbaijan over technical faults and unpaid fees.
  • Suez Canal eyes record
    The Suez Canal's revenue is expected to reach a record high in its current financial year.
  • OW Bunker hits the Street
    OW Bunker saw an immediate jump in value today as the stock landed on the Nasdaq OMX in Copenhagen following its IPO.
  • OSG chases $450m
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Conti holds fire
    Germany's Conti Reederei has yet to declare any of its 12 ultramax options at China's Jiangsu Hantong shipyard.
  • Pallas ship refloats
    A Swedish cargoship has suffered a hull gash after grounding off Norway.
  • Is it a plane? No, it's a ship
    News organisations around the world flew into newsflash mode on Thursday, claiming a plane had crashed off the Canary Islands.
  • Morning Glory's story
    The captain of Morning Glory has revealed how he and his crew were coerced into loading crude at a rebel-held Libyan port by 35 armed militiamen.
  • Double piracy scare
    Two tankers have been targeted by suspected pirates in as many days off the coast of Somalia, it has emerged.
  • Hansen joins Milestone
    Tom Hansen has resurfaced in a top shipping post in Singapore as chief operating officer at Milestone Chemical Tankers.
  • EQT buys StormGeo
    EQT has acquired a majority stake in StormGeo in a deal that also sees DNV GL increase its stake in the Oslo-based company.
  • Vopak in Canada move
    Royal Vopak has expanded its footprint in Canada with the acquisition of two distribution terminals.
  • Seaspan sets notes price
    Seaspan Corp has set the price on a notes offering that could raise gross proceeds of $345m for the New York-listed containership owner.
  • Range set on $250m IPO
    Avance Gas is poised to announced the pricing range of what will be a $250m initial public offering on the Olso Stock Exchange, the chief executive of a major shareholder said today.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Chairman of NY/NJ Port Authority resigns
    David Samson, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has resigned, effective immediately, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday afternoon.
  • China Shipping reports loss for 2013
    Sluggish demand and increased capacity "led to a notable mismatch between supply and demand," and freight rates on main trade lanes "showed no substantial recovery and continued to fluctuate at low level," the company noted.
  • PSA profit rises 13% in 2013
    PSA's revenue rose 3.3 percent, year-over-year, to $3.7 billion on volume that increased by 2.9 percent to 61.8 million TEUs. When adjusted for port portfolio changes, PSA's like-for-like volume growth over 2012 was 4.6 percent.
  • Port Iquique seeks investors for terminal expansion
    The project at the port in northern Chile, which calls for the construction of a third berth and the expansion of another, will cost upward of $350 million. Iquique is located in the Tarapaca region, about 1,118 miles from Santiago.
  • Canada addresses marine, rail tanker safety
  • New NC port authority head is ex-Maersk exec
  • MOL expands New Delhi warehouse
  • MOL meets majority of internal KPI targets in February
  • Business park breaks ground near Savannah port
  • Engine importer reaches agreement with EPA
    The company will pay $630,000 in civil penalties and post a $300,000-to-$500,000 bond to satisfy any future potential penalties related to the import of model year 2014, 2015 and 2016 vehicles.
  • Weekly GRI Roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Unclear fuel price direction in Houston
    Average demand reported at the US Gulf port on Friday.
  • Repsol to expand bunkering ops in Singapore
    Plans to hire one or two new bunker traders by year-end.
  • Report: Shipping confidence hits highest level since 2008
    Survey reveals 'compelling evidence that a sea-change is set to take place in connection with shipping finance', says Moore Stephens.
  • Crewmember injured during bunkering ops in Singapore
    Face struck by hose's quick release connector.
  • Prices edge up across most markets
    Some improvement to supply at Cape Town.
  • Crude gives bunkers a boost in most markets
    Most price gains were close to double digits.
  • Survey gives filip to scrubber manufacturers
    Owners likely to go for technological solution to meet tougher sulphur cap.
  • SGMF: Access to supply key to LNG's wider use
    Industry adoption slow, but it will happen, says group.
  • OW Bunker: Share price rises on strong demand
    First day's trading price around DKK 20 above offer price.
  • Prices mixed across Asian hubs
    Hong Kong players preparing for supply switch from MGO to LSMGO.
  • OW Bunker lists at Copenhagen
    Bunker company makes IPO reality on strong demand for stock.
  • Asia's LNG pricing set to fall over long term
    'LNG prices across the globe will start to converge towards a natural lower level,' says Rolls Royce executive.
  • Kogas starting LNG bunkering project this year
    Company looking into development at South Korean ports of Busan, Incheon and Pyeongtaek.
  • Bunker demand in China shifts towards East
    Fuel oil exports at Shanghai topped other ports.
  • ICC: Be alert to oil scams
    Fraudsters capable of producing 'extremely credible documents'.
  • Navy bunker tanker to be upgraded
    In contract worth over $8 million.

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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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- alphabetical order
- 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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