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December 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger stands to trigger global industry consolidation
  • Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data
  • World Shipping Council's Koch predicts 'very challenging' 2016
  • Bigger boxships not better with current market conditions: Maersk
  • Taiwan's top three ocean liners see revenues plunge in Q3 dragged down by rates
  • Asia to lead quadrupling of worldwide exports by 2050: HSBC study
  • China expects to span globe with railways in Africa, South America, Europe
  • Freight firms see slow-growth, but express companies expect bright future
  • CMA CGM's foundation seeks proposals for helping disabled children
  • NYK Scholarships Offered for 15th Consecutive Year in China
  • Cathay to pay US$4m to settle Canada price-fixing probe
  • Stifel index shows confidence in air freight market softening over next six months
  • AirBridgeCargo adds Atlanta to US service network

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • 'Tabletop Drill' prepares for serious marine incident
  • Chinese deep sea merchant fleet outnumbers US-flag carriers
  • GCGL moves two 340-t HMC cranes from Antwerp to Paradip Port
  • Gold Star Line brings largest vessel to India
  • Govt notifies indirect tax benefits to shipbuilding sector
  • Idle containerships up by 52 pc in Nov.
  • IMMA develops app-driven medicine catalogue for seafarers
  • India re-elected as member of IMO
  • Maritime Cook Islands expands network, appoints Deputy Registrars in India
  • S&P raises Steamship Mutual outlook to Positive
  • Shipping industry seen benefiting from further consolidation
  • UK freight forwarding comments on UK govt's Autumn Statement
  • India's crude imports from Asia-Pacific shoots up to 187,000 bpd in Oct.
  • Cargo & construction truck business on recovery path
  • Uttarakhand gets MMLP developed by CONCOR & SIIDCUL
  • Economic growth will be in double digit, says Rajnath Singh
  • India has huge potential to become global supplier of hybrid seeds: Govt
  • INR recovers handsomely against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finding space for groupage shipments
  • Fewer goods on German railways
  • New front man for Aviasecure
  • Aarhus Logistics Centre snaps up Cargo Service
  • Christmas present for Thorco
  • Laurels for top foreign investors in Slovenia
  • Locomotive factory projects shaping up in India
  • The beginning of the end of an era
  • SOL welcomes new ship
  • Consequences in Great Britain
  • PNYNJ posts box record
  • Higher volumes over next few months
  • Train journey to highlight climate conference
  • All-cargo carrier to hire 100 pilots
  • New Year - new ITJ editor

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • DS Torm orders four LR2 tankers in first deal since 2008
    LR2 tanker Torm Kristina. Credit: HasenpuschDS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company, says it has placed an order for four LR newbuildings with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) with expected delivery in the period between 4Q17 and 2Q18. "The agreement includes the option to purchase up to six additional vessels within...
  • Germany's tramp sector looks into the abyss
    A typical tramp ship. Credit: Martin WrightGermany's once-proud tramp shipowner sector is looking down a precipice as the slump in the container ship charter market worsens. To make matters worse, the sector's banks are losing patience with defaulting shipping customers. Anecdotal evidence suggested that insolvencies of KG one-ship companies and fire...
  • Transas ECDIS first to pass new IHO & IEC standards
    November 2015. Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS is the first system in the market to pass all DNV-GL tests according to the new IHO & IEC standards. The new generation of the Transas ECDIS complies with the latest requirements and provides a number of features beyond this. The production of the new...
  • Thorco to add five ships to fleet
    One of Thorco's existing fleet. Credit: Thorco Shipping Global project and breakbulk carrier Thorco Shipping has announced the acquisition of five large tweendecker mpp (multi-purpose) vessels in a drive to renew its fleet. The ships are 18,000 dwt units, each equipped with three cranes to give a maximum lifting capacity of...
  • More container consolidation, but there are limits
    As the industry awaits the outcome of CMA CGM's negotiations over a potential deal with Singapore's NOL, speculation has turned to other potential consolidation in the container line sector. Intriguingly, Maersk Lines chief operating officer Soren Toft, whose company had been challenging CMA CGM to take over NOL, said recently...
  • Bulk carrier Jinhui reports big loss on weak markets
    One of Jinhui's owned bulker fleet. Credit: Fotoflite Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has reported major losses for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year which it has attributed to a weak freight market and losses from investments. The group's net loss amounted...
  • Adaro Energy plans contract of affreightment with Philippines
    Photo: PAIndonesia's second-biggest coal producer, PT Adaro Energy, is arranging a contract of affreightment to ship coal to the Philippines. Sources told IHS Fairplay that at least 10 panamax bulkers a year would be required to fulfill the contract. Although demand from China, the world's biggest coal importer, has been weakening, the Philippines has been...
  • TEPCO-Chubu Electric joint venture eyes Singapore coal trading
    Officials at the launch of the JV in April. Credit: PAThe recently formed thermal fuel venture between Japanese utility companies Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power has set up a subsidiary in Singapore to trade coal and charter bulkers. JERA Co Inc, which began operations in Japan in...
  • Robotics and big data central to port innovation
    The research was commissioned by DP World. Photo: PAInnovation in robotics, driverless vehicles, big data, and simulation software will be more important to port operations in the next decade as shrinking global trade volumes emphasise cost-cutting and efficiency. A new piece of research commissioned by global port operator DP World says...
  • Thailand's Laem Chabang plans infrastructure projects worth $167m
    Thailand's Laem Chabang port is undertaking three key infrastructure projects worth THB6 billion (USD167 million) to improve efficiency and expand its position as a trade hub for ASEAN, according to port director Montree Rerkjamnian. Local press reports said Laem Chabang is currently seeking a contractor for a THB1.8 billion container...
  • Ferry forced to transfer passengers after hitting debris
    An Indonesia-registered ferry was forced to transfer its passengers to another vessels on 29 November after hitting a floating object during its journey from Batam, Indonesia to Singapore. Sea Prince, the 1976 built passenger ship with IMO number 88843408, was carrying 97 passengers, including 51 Singaporeans and 7 crew. It departed...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Container shipping rate contract negotiations hit deadlock, due to low pricing
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme extends contract with Kuehne + Nagel
  • Plea for Whitehall to hold faith in UK rail freight as report calls for upgrade delays
  • Maersk Line signs up for ambitious plan to develop Indonesian port of Bitung
  • Cargo 2000 set to be re-named as fresh team plots new course
  • Delivering cargo: Iraqi Airways' novel 747 loading solution
  • Logistics startups changing India's e-commerce supply chain
  • Measuring port performance...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Davie box ship to oiler conversion gets go ahead
  • New pilot boat has Volvo Penta IPS propulsion
  • Cat releases C9.3 ACERT platform to commercial market
  • Two Tampa shipyards combine operations
  • Seacor eyes spin off of offshore business
  • Scania showcases Tier 3 line up at Workboat Show
  • Torm returns to the newbuilding market
  • Alfa Laval adds inline PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber
  • World's largest wind farm installer delivered

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Weather slows remediation work on Port of Port Angeles project
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of September
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 50-day Pacific patrol
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners vote to approve 2016 budget
  • Ahead of schedule maintenance work allows early opening of Chittenden Locks

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Euronav sold a 1998-built suezmax tanker for $22m
    Crude tanker owner reaps capital gain on sale of $11.1m
  • Golar LNG eyes Iranian opportunities
    Iran has capacity to employ as many floating liquefaction vessels 'as we dare to dream', says Golar Management boss Smith
  • Euronav board exits clear the way for independent growth
    Increased independence and diversification of the board was always part of the grand plan says tanker giant as key long-term backers Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down
  • Hapag-Lloyd to pay off high-interest bond
    German line refinances to pay down debt
  • Scorpio Tankers drops four MR options
    Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker player also extends time charter period for LR2 ship
  • European companies have Iranian advantage over US competitors
    Lifting of sanctions against Iran does not immediately include US companies, or US nationals
  • PLA appoints new chairman
    Christopher Rodrigues to take helm of Port of London Authority
  • Rickmers Maritime exits creditor agreement
    Tight restrictions now lifted, giving it more financial flexibility and easing trust's path to growth
  • Höegh LNG reports strong third quarter amid FSRU demand
    Oversupplied LNG market bodes well for FSRU demand growth, says company
  • Euronav taps new chairman as Peter Livanos resigns
    Seasoned ship finance banker Carl Steen is named to lead board
  • Long-haul LNG shipments to India to shrink in 2016
    Indian buyers have gravitated toward buying cheaper spot LNG amid lower oil and gas prices
  • Hong Kong Shipowners' Association elects new executive committee members
    Sabrina Chao picked as association's chairman
  • IMO picks new 40-member council
    Members remained mostly unchanged from the 2014-2015 biennium
  • Egypt launches East Port Said development project
    Project to provide more jobs for young people in the country
  • Wisdom Marine posts strong results amid dismal dry market
    Year-to-date revenue for end-October rose 17.2% compared with the year-ago period
  • Euroseas sells 1993 containership for recycling
    Bulkers and boxships operator trims net loss to $1.4m
  • It's the climate, stupid
    There is still much to play for at the Paris climate talks
  • Prepare for the winds of change from Paris
    Latest UNFCCC meeting could push more CO2 reduction demands on shipping
  • Make them listen, make them remember
    It is still a struggle to get the message of maritime importance out to the wider population

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Werner hikes pay to retain, recruit solo drivers
    Werner Enterprises, the fifth-largest truckload carrier in the U.S., is raising solo driver pay by an average of $5,000 annually, the latest sign of how motor carriers are forking out more to keep and attract drivers ahead of serious demographic headwinds. The pay increase for solo drivers comes on the heels...
  • Oakland raises crane heights ahead of expected mega-ships
    The Port of Oakland is increasing the height of four ship-to-shore cranes so they will be capable of working the largest container ships now calling at U.S. ports, and even larger vessels in the future. The existing cranes, which are 13 years old, will be raised 26 feet higher, and they...
  • North Carolina port seeks to punch with South Atlantic heavyweights
    The Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, is using a newfound infusion of $35 million in annual state funds to expand its container facilities, dredge its harbor, and try to escape the shadow of its larger regional competitors. With a U.S. East Coast market share that for years has been less than...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Chemical tankers sold
    Glovis said to be buyer of tankers owned by Principal Maritime and Nisshin Shipping.
  • Slots now an issue for ferry arrested in US
    Casino company seeks access to arrested ferry Nova Star in order to retrieve assets.
  • GulfMark shares leap
    Shares in Houston offshore vessel owner increase by 20.8% on New York Stock Exchange.
  • Euronav books $11m gain on suezmax sale
    New York and Brussels-listed owner confirms Cap Laurent offloaded for nearly $22.3m.
  • Vitol aims to continue Libyan export scheme
    The Swiss trader, which has supplied Libya since 2015, said it hopes to renew deal.
  • Seal bite leads to rescue by UK military
    Navy and air force send assets to help cruise passenger injured in wildlife encounter
  • Lender restrictions ease for Rickmers
    The Singapore-listed boxship operator said the move improves 'financial flexibility'.
  • Hoegh Partners logs slight restatement
    Parent Hoegh LNG Holdings pays indemnification to spinoff over Indonesian tax issue.
  • Golar mulls sale of fleet of six LNG carriers
    New York-listed owner turns focus to FLNG units as it reports in-line quarterly loss.
  • Frontline returns as merger is approved
    John Fredriksen's plans to bring together his two tanker companies get shareholders' green light.
  • 'Grand plan' comes together
    Watershed as Euronav founders step down from board, as world's largest quoted-tanker firm aims to attract bigger investors.
  • Grupo TMM turns red
    Mexican owner posts loss for the third quarter of the year despite a 9.2% increase in revenue.
  • Hapag-Lloyd splashes cash
    Newly-listed container line spending $125m on buying back expensive US bonds.
  • Fixtures at three-year low
    Braemar ACM says October's offshore bookings fall, but lay-ups causing rate spikes.
  • Wrist acquires Den Helder
    Danish ship supplier expands in the Netherlands as it buys partner.
  • Buhari takes aim
    Nigerian president blasts owners, oil companies and banks for "aiding and abetting" corruption.
  • Seacor unit changes hands
    Offshore marine subsidiary of US owner issues $175m in convertible notes to Carlyle Group.
  • Scorpio drops MR options
    US-listed owner says Mipo tanker quartet will not be built as it seals $36m loan to refinance LR2.
  • Shin Yang on the rise
    Diversified Malaysian shipowner pushes up its profit despite posting smaller revenue.
  • Korean duo downgraded
    KIS cuts ratings for HMM and Hanjin Shipping in difficult markets.
  • Interorient clinches $114m loan
    EBRD coughs up the cash to allow Cyprus-based manager to boost fleet.
  • Shreyas in new JV
    Indian boxship owner forming logistics company with Japan's Suzue Corp.
  • Yangzijiang buys into ZLPFL
    Chinese shipbuilder splashes out $15.6m for 40% stake in new leasing firm.
  • Russian tanker spills oil
    Clean-up begins on Sakhalin Island after veteran vessel runs aground in storm.
  • Eleven crew feared dead
    Eight other seafarers rescued after Chinese cargoship sank off the Philippines.
  • Abducted sailors safe
    Five Polish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria on Friday make contact with families.
  • Torm confirms return to newbuilding arena
    Danish owner says four firm LR2s are costing $200m, with six options in place at its favoured Chinese yard.
  • Dof sells again
    Owner offloads second vessel this month as OSV heads to Australia.
  • Steen takes the chair at Euronav
    Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down as tanker owner seeks to diversify board after US listing.
  • Hoegh LNG back in profit
    Norwegian owner turns around loss as it benefits from Egas charter of FSRU Hoegh Gallant.
  • Pacific Richfield fleet put up for sale
    Singapore offshore vessel operator undergoing company sponsored restructuring exercise.
  • Jinhui books $32m loss
    Stock market slide and weak freight rates take their toll at Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner.
  • Batam ferry runs into trouble
    Fast ferry reported to have floating object after leaving the Nongsapura ferry terminal in Batam.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Holiday shopping season kicks off with strong e-commerce orders
  • General cargo vessel sinks off Luzon, 11 seafarers feared dead
  • ZIM reports $11m Q3 profit
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM
  • Executive Moves: Port of Stockton, Hong Kong Shipowners Association, APEC and Cargotec

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • ICS, BIMCO explain supply/demand issues of global sulphur cap
    Scrubber uptake and increased fuel efficiency important factors; enforcement bigger challenge than in ECAs.
  • Market 'living dangerously' due to lack of credit discipline
    Low oil prices making it too easy to deal with companies that have limited capital.
  • Singapore Dec ex-wharf 380 bunker fuel concludes at premiums of $1-$1.50/mt
    Incoming western volumes for December expected to be mostly bunker market ready or cracked material.
  • Iran: 'State-owned company returns to international bunker market'
    'The NITC's oil tankers loaded their first bunkering consignment on Monday.'
  • Additional rotor sail increases vessel's fuel efficiency
    Second prototype installed in November 2015, says shipping firm.
  • Egypt: Bunkering firm and players to develop Ain Sokhna port
    Agreement signed to build harbour for petrochemical and gas operations, says report.
  • Rise in MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore
    Number has increased to 48, showed data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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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
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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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