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March 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Port productivity not improving to meet demands of mega ships
  • MSC to start fast Asia-Mideast New Falcon service from March 20
  • Schedule reliability at record low due to USWC port congestion
  • Survey: 65pc of shippers plan to quit west coast for the east coast
  • 18,300 TEU Munkebo Maersk becomes biggest ship to sail up the Thames
  • Rocky road ahead before US west coast cargo handling normalised
  • Connecticut's Genesee & Wyoming acquires Britain's Freightliner
  • Bottleneck develops on as navigable water levels on River Plate fall
  • Insurers urge ballast water compliance, World Shipping Council says go slow
  • New German research vessel chooses Voyager navigation software
  • IAG profit up 15.5pc to US$1.12 billion as revenues rise 8.6pc

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Busan port on track to handle 20 m TEUs in 2015
  • Maersk Line reports impressive 2014 results
  • MOL expands large-scale containership fleet
  • New FPS LCL service cuts 11 days for Rotterdam-St. Petersburg traffic
  • NYK & Astomos Energy conclude time-charter contract for new VLGC
  • SCFI spot rates from Asia down
  • Cashew exports up by 10 pc at 1,12,975 t in April-Jan.
  • Coffee exports likely to fall 10 pc this year
  • Soyameal exports seen crashing to 26-yr low
  • Spices exports rise by 12 pc during April-Sept.
  • Freight rates hike to increase transaction cost, says BVC Logistics
  • ICD Bawal commences operations by handling steel coils
  • CIL to float 2 SPVs for speedy coal movement
  • INR drops sharply against dollar
  • NTPC awards INR 119-cr. contract to Crompton Greaves
  • Reaction of Mr Gautam S. Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, to Budget 2015-16
  • Saint-Gobain to increase biz in India
  • Union Budget aims at structural changes in economy, says Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 100,000th tipper trailer for waste disposal expert
  • Industry stalwart reinforcing GLS
  • Night Star resumes express weekend service
  • Packing materials made in Turkey
  • More investment in infrastructure
  • Hutton Group opens Luba terminal
  • ICTSI appeals to ILWU
  • RZDL cooperates with Siblitmash
  • Iberian partners and Nordic countries
  • Fresh blood for Inter Rail board
  • Finnlines gets hefty refund
  • Metrans tightens security on Istanbul service
  • Worldwide Air Logistics buys out Florida West
  • Long Beach and LA launch grey chassis fleet
  • ACS expanding in Germany

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Fincantieri yard profits drop sharply
    Leading European shipbuilder Fincantieri saw profits drop sharply last year as difficulties in its offshore activities offset the recovery in its main cruise ship construction business. Group profits for 2014 dropped from EUR85 million (USD95.48 million) in 2013 to EUR55 million last year, despite
  • DVB not scared by dry bulk slump
    German transport lender DVB bank is hopeful that risk costs will continue to fall this year despite increased stresses in the dry bulk shipping and offshore services sectors. "We believe that we may have passed the peak in loan loss provisions. The influx of new problem cases is basically zero,"
  • Indian seafarers may get tax exemption
    Indian seafarers may finally obtain an exemption from income tax bringing relief to domestic shipping companies struggling with inflated wage bills. Budget proposals for 2015-16 unveiled by finance minister Arun Jaitley in parliament on Saturday include a directive to the Central Board of Direct
  • Dredging must prepare for Asia shift
    European dredging contractors should be alert to rising competition from the Asian market as well as a diminishing window of opportunity in the region, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) Secretary General René Kolman has told IHS Maritime & Trade. In an interview ahead of
  • Astomos Energy seals TC deals with NYK and 'K' Line
    Japanese Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) importer Astomos Energy today sealed VLGC time-charter contracts with compatriot shipping companies Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line).
  • Pan Ocean returns to black for 2014
    South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean posted a KRW788.6 billion (USD716 million) net profit for 2014, which is regarded as a great improvement compared with the KRW1.909 trillion loss for 2013. Although Pan Ocean achieved sales of KRW1.645 trillion for the year, a drop of 39% year-on-year as the
  • MOL to charter six 20,000 teu container ships
    Japan's biggest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) revealed on 2 March arrangements relating to its plan to operate six 20,000 teu container ships. Four 20,000 teu ships would be built at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). Although it has been reported in several media that Greek owner Costamare
  • TTA posts USD30.5 mil. in net profit
    Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has posted a net profit of THB986 million (USD30.5 million) for 2014, as its shipping unit returned to the black. The Thai group, which has interests in the offshore and marine sector and coal mining, credited a turnaround in its subsidiary, Thoresen Shipping.
  • CSSC Huangpu Wenchong revenues up after merger
    CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding's revenues rose 15% year on year (y/y) to CNY11.5 billion (USD1.8 billion) in 2014 after the merger of Huangpu Shipbuilding and Wenchong Shipyard in 2013. In 2014, the shipyard won new orders for 42 merchant vessels with contract values of CNY7 billion, including
  • Maersk grounding in Fremantle under investigation
    The container ship Maersk Garonne that ran aground near Fremantle Port on 28 February is currently being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). An industry source told IHS Maritime that the vessel is widely believed to have suffered an engine failure. "If you look at the
  • Car carrier catches fire off Ulsan
    A car carrier, Ocean Queen, caught fire while sailing the coastal waters off Ulsan in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, on 28 February. The country's Kyunghyang Newspaper reported the 7,580-tonne car carrier, which had 16 crew members on board, was en route to Russia from South Korea's Busan
  • KR equips itself to deal with large alliances
    Korean Register of Shipping (KR) appointed additional part-time directors and auditors, consisting of CEOs of large shipping companies and shipbuilders, as well as professors with expertise, to cope with super alliances. At its 53rd general meeting on 26 February, KR CEO Park Bum-shik said, "KR is
  • 'K' Line to invest USD2.75 bil. in fleet expansion
    Japan's third-biggest shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) announced today that it will invest JPY330 billion (USD2.75 billion) to upgrade its fleet starting this year up to 2019. The investment plan is in line with 'K' Line's goal of growing its net profit from a forecast of JPY25
  • Ship recycling market rebound continues
    Signs of recovery in ship scrap prices were seen last week when some vessels were sold at prices higher than in previous weeks. The much-anticipated budget of 28 February, the first full budget since Narendra Modi became the prime minister of India, seems to have brought with it very little of
  • Mermaid Maritime profit drops 67.4%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Mermaid Maritime cited weak market fundamentals for its dip in profits for the quarter ended on 31 December 2014. Profit for the quarter ended lower by 67.4% year on year (y/y) at USD4.3 million as compared with USD13.2 million for the quarter ended on 31
  • Vessel queues ease in Manila
    Officials from Regional Container Lines (RCL) have confirmed a claim made by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) of easing congestion at Manila ports. There has been a progressive improvement in congestion at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), and vessels queuing up have reduced, an
  • Swiber net profit down 65.6% in FY 2014
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) reported a net profit of USD31.2 million, down 65.6% year on year (y/y) for fiscal year 2014 (FY 2014). The lower profit was followed by a decline in its revenue, which went down 30.1% to USD726.5 million in FY 2014, as compared

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • NNS Apprentice School graduates 157
  • Owners of floating strip joint indicted
  • Faulty space heater led to processing vessel fire
  • Strategic Marine makes executive appointments
  • Royal Caribbean to sell Splendour of the Seas
  • MOL to add six 20,000 TEU box ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Three Port of Portland airports net carbon program certification
  • Reddaway announces expansion of Stockton, California terminal
  • Department of Transportation releases online state transport statistics for 2014
  • Astoria-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from two-month mission
  • NYK Oks time-charter deal for new very large gas carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • MOL acquires world's largest, LNG-ready boxships at cheap terms
    Japanese conglomerate open to idea of letting others take ownership of vessels booked at SHI and leasing them back
  • Tankships IPO is best bet for cash-hungry DryShips
    Alternatives include sale of tanker fleet if spin-off fizzles
  • Pushing the boundaries of ship development as container lines demand more for less
    Lloyd's Register's new marine HQ in Southampton is at the heart of a centre of engineering excellence at a time when shipping faces unprecedented technological, regulatory and environmental pressures
  • LNG shipping no place for private investors looking to make fast buck
    Fly-by-night private equity investors should look elsewhere, as LNG shipping requires long-term approach to attract bank finance
  • Scorpio Tankers sees fourth quarter net income shrink due to $18m writedown
    Investment in Dorian LPG is subjected to change in accounting method while two product tankers are designated as held for sale
  • Box line reliability reaches new low
    West coast port congestion and new alliance start-ups hit on-time performance
  • DVB sees 10% profit boost despite quantitative easing
    Result 'compromised' by loose monetary policy, argues Driese
  • MSC and Costamare set for 11,000 teu orders
    Brokers report letters of intent have been signed for five vessels with options for four more
  • NYK and K Line seal five-year VLGC charter deals with Astomos Energy
    Newbuilding orders placed at Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • LNG spot rates to rise by year-end
    After months of falls in rates, there is light at the end of the tunnel
  • BW LPG expands VLGC fleet as it exercises purchase option on Vermilion First
    World's biggest VLGC player targets further gas fleet growth
  • RCL reports $3.6m profit in the fourth quarter
    Full-year figure reflects sale of fixed assets, says Thailand-based boxship operator
  • Thoresen Shipping ends calendar year in the black
    Dry bulk operator reverses a year-ago loss with $7.9m profit
  • SeaLand underscores benefits of smaller scale
    Maersk's new regional player avoids port delays that have hit the global operators
  • Charity at home
    British seafarers' welfare organisations have united to launch the Maritime Charities Group, a focus for sharing information and spreading best practice

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • "K" Line to shrink container fleet while expanding others
    Japan's third-largest shipping line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announced Monday it would be beefing up its LNG and bulker vessels over the next four years, while downsizing its container shipping fleet. "K" line said it will invest 330 billion yen, or about $2.75 billion, to upgrade its fleets between 2015 and 2019....
  • IHS economist: US consumers to help drive 3 percent global growth
    LONG BEACH, California - Global economic growth will accelerate next year driven by lower energy prices, a resurgent U.S. consumer as a global driver of growth, and stimulus measures being imposed by multiple central banks, IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh told the 2015 TPM conference in Long Beach on Monday. Growth...
  • Overcapacity drags down Asia-Middle East, South Asia rates
    HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia to the Middle East and South Asia are being undermined as carriers on the trades struggle to maintain load factors to support freight rate increases, according to Drewry Container Insight. The London-based analyst said in a research report that Shanghai to Jebel...
  • Squires to succeed Moorman as Norfolk Southern CEO
    Norfolk Southern Railway company president Jim Squires will succeed Wick Moorman as CEO of the fourth largest railway in the U.S. in three months. Effective June 1, Squires will oversee all major divisions of the Norfolk, Virginia-based railroad. Moorman, meanwhile, will continue on as executive chairman of the board of directors....
  • Japanese carrier MOL to enter 20,000-TEU ship club
    MOL on Monday confirmed orders and charters for six 20,150-TEU vessels that catapults the Japanese carrier into the ranks of the operators of the world's largest container ships. Japan's largest shipowner has ordered four ships at Samsung Heavy Industries in a deal valued at approximately $618 million, according to the South...
  • Cold chain plays supporting role in growing ag trade
    U.S. exports of agricultural goods have outpaced imports since 1960, generating a surplus in the nation's farm trade and helping to "counter the persistent deficit in nonagricultural U.S. merchandise trade," according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. Much of the trade in this sector relies on an integrated...
  • ODFL to keep long-term expansion rolling with $463 million capex spend
    Old Dominion Freight Line began 2015 as it began the past several years: under construction. In February, the fifth-largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier added a new 12-door terminal in Watertown, South Dakota, its third in the state, and expanded its Oshkosh, Wisconsin terminal, adding 11 doors for a total of 48...
  • SeaLand's CEO bullish on Latin American opportunities
    LONG BEACH, California - SeaLand, the hallowed container shipping brand relaunched by Maersk Line in January, sees an opportunity to gain market share in the Latin American lanes resulting from two mergers - between two German container lines and two Chilean carriers. "Customers don't want to put all their eggs in...
  • There's a market for premium container services, K+N chairman says
    LONG BEACH, California - A premium shipping market awaits container lines who would be willing to offer premium service at a higher price than commoditized service offered by most carriers today, Kuehne+Nagel Chairman Karl Gernandt told TPM 2015. "Carriers have done a great job of lowering costs by forming alliances and...
  • K+N chairman: Labor-management relations top issue facing US ports
    LONG BEACH, California - The U.S. faces many challenging port issues but chief among them is a system of labor-management relations that fails to consider the interests of the ultimate customers, the chairman of Kuehne + Nagel told TPM 2015 in Long Beach on Monday. Karl Gernandt gave the keynote address...
  • NVOs and carriers need to better co-exist, K+N chairman tells TPM
    Karl Gernandt addressing the 15th annual TPM Conference in Long Beach.LONG BEACH, California - The shipping executive perhaps best suited to assess the relationship between container lines and non-vessel-operating common carriers sought on Monday to set to rest the tensions that have long existed between the two, and very much...
  • Norbert Dentressangle profit surges on Jacobson acquisition benefit
    Norbert Dentressangle's operating profit surged 18.6 percent in 2014 as it reaped an early benefit from its $750 million acquisition of Jacobson, the fourth largest U.S. logistics group. The French logistics and forwarding firm earned 167.9 million euros [US $188 million] before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization last year compared with...
  • Rickmers Group seals $1.4 billion in refinancing
    Rickmers Group, the leading German ship owner and manager, said it has successfully concluded negotiations with its bankers to restructure 1.28 billion euros (US$1.43 billion) of loans. Repayment of existing loans has been extended by a further three years until 2018 and the number of principal banks reduced from 12 to...
  • India moves forward with port privatization plan amid strike threat
    The Indian federal government pledged to go ahead with its plans to make major ports independent companies instead of government-controlled landlord ports despite fierce opposition from the highly unionized labor force. "As the success of so-called minor ports has shown, ports can be an attractive investment possibility for the private sector. Ports...
  • Maersk CEO: 25,000-TEU ships possible but not practical
    LONG BEACH, California - Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou said ships with capacities of 25,000 20-foot-equivalent units are possible but not practical today, and that he expects 18,000- to 19,000-TEU container ships to remain the largest afloat for years to come. In an interview at the JOC's 15th annual Trans-Pacific Maritime...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • DB predicts falling Star
    Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating of Star Bulk Carriers' shares on predictions that low dry-bulk day rates will require the Petros Pappas-led bulker owner to issue new shares.
  • Ordering dips in January
    Newbuilding activity dipped in January compared to the first month of last year despite a surge in orders for large containershps, according to a report by Greek shipbroker Golden Destiny.
  • Eagle closer to flight
    The US energy facilities regulator has flown the starting flag on an environmental review of Eagle LNG's proposed LNG export facility in Jacksonville.
  • Dreyfus fixes Dong A cape
    Louis Dreyfus has tied up a Dong A Tanker owned capesize bulker on a period charter in a weak market.
  • MPC Capital stronger
    Germany's MPC Capital has posted stronger profit for 2014 as it announced a shake-up to its top management.
  • Olympic rises in 2014
    Norway's Olympic Shipping has boosted both its annual earnings and revenue thanks to the addition of two vessels and higher rates.
  • Ultrabulk into MPP
    Ultrabulk has branched out into the multi-purpose sector with the launch of a service between Europe and Africa.
  • Algoma orders duo
    Croatian shipyard 3 Maj has won a new order for two self-unloading bulkers from Canada's Algoma Central Corporation.
  • Dry buys still on menu
    John Fredriksen's hunger for dry cargo investments has not been dampened by the rock bottom rates on offer, according to Golden Ocean chief executive Herman Billung.
  • Yard worker killed
    Diver dies after becoming trapped in gate valve at Palumbo shipyard in Malta.
  • Ridgebury redeems $10m
    Ridgebury Crude Tankers has revealed its intention to redeem $10m of its senior secured bonds.
  • Finnlines on shortlist
    Finland's Finnlines has said it is one of three bidders remaining in the race to acquire Poland's Polferries.
  • Hornbeck offloads PSVs
    Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has completed its sale of three platform supply ships (PSVs) to the US navy, with a fourth disposal on the cards.
  • Bank buys half
    A division of ABN AMRO Bank has bought out Primorsk Shipping Corporation's stake in an ice-breaking tug.
  • Vopak closes $158m sale
    Royal Vopak has completed the sale of three US terminals, taking its long-term strategy to divest smaller assets a step further.
  • Two capes chopped
    Capesize bulkers continue to flood to the scrap heap in a terrible market.
  • Olympic heads south
    Norway's Olympic Shipping has won a new deal for an offshore vessel in Argentina.
  • Otto sees red
    Offshore vessel owner Otto Marine has turned to a loss in 2014 due to a weak performance from its shipyards.
  • NITC to appeal
    National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) is to appeal the European Union's latest imposition of sanctions for its alleged role in Iran's nuclear programme.
  • Central banks blamed
    DVB Bank has predicted a rise in profit during 2015 after seeing last year's numbers hurt by the actions of central banks.
  • Swiber profit 65% down
    Singapore's Swiber Holdings has seen its full-year earnings drop more than 50% on the back of lower revenue.
  • TTA bounces back
    Thai bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has returned to profit for 2014 as its bigger fleet boosted revenue.
  • K Line eyes $500m profit
    Japan's K Line has revealed a new five-year plan to raise profit to more than JPY 60bn ($500.58m) as it readies a big new bond issue.
  • Down in the fourth
    Grupo TMM remains focused on debt reduction as its maritime division posted lower fourth quarter income.
  • Royal sells Splendour
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has cashed in one of its older vessels as it shoots to hit the targets of its double-double initiative.
  • Subsea 7 seals $240m deal
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has extended a charter with Shell in the UK in a deal worth $240m.
  • Pelni branches out
    Indonesian shipowner PT Pelni is aiming to move into the domestic tourism sector using its passenger vessels as floating hotels.
  • Fincantieri falls
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has posted a drop in 2014 profit despite a recovery in cruiseship orders.
  • MOL goes large
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has confirmed orders for six 20,150-teu containership newbuildings at yards in Japan and South Korea.
  • BW LPG buys Daiichi VLGC
    BW LPG confirmed Monday that it has exercised a purchase option on a modern Japanese-owned VLGC.
  • Courage Marine in the red
    Courage Marine has slumped to a loss of $5.5m in the final quarter of 2014, in line with its profit warning issued in January.
  • HLNG teams with Delfin
    Hoegh LNG is teaming up with Delfin LNG to develop its FLNG project in US Gulf of Mexico it has emerged.
  • Astomos takes two more
    Two more VLGCs have been ordered in Japan on the back of charters from Astomos Energy Corporation, it emerged Monday.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Maersk profiting in 'low growth, excess capacity' era
  • DHS gets one-week reprieve in funding fight
  • Texas, California reign as top U.S. exporting states
  • U.S. Q4 GDP grew less than originally estimated
  • Maersk Line containership runs aground in Fremantle harbor
  • MOL orders six 20,150-TEU containerships
  • Norbert Dentressangle increases revenue 15.8%
  • NS names Squires CEO
  • Port Everglades deepening project clears another hurdle
  • 'Gray' chassis pool begins operation in Los Angeles, Long Beach
  • Autoport to export Chrysler cars from Port of Wilmington
  • Executive Moves: Sunteck and Transervice

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2015
  • Scandlines hybrid vessels opt for Corvus Energy batteries
    Mix of innovative technologies to reduce ferries' sulphur emissions by roughly 90%.
  • Japanese shipowners question higher Panama Canal tolls
    For vessels that 'will not benefit' from expansion.
  • New evidence emerges on OW's IPO
    Internal communications suggest parties colluded in giving a false impression of OW in prospectus.
  • Opposition's concerns about LNG bunkering just hot air
    Gibraltar's government and opposition at odds LNG storage project.
  • Sales of HDME 50 are 'excellent'
    ExxonMobil sees strong demand for ECA-compliant product, despite special fuel tank requirements.
  • Fuel oil imports drop as tax increases bite
    China has raised consumption tax three times since November.
  • Dan-Bunkering makes Dubai promotion
    Newly appointed bunker buyer has strong, local knowledge.
  • Zeebrugge reaffirms 'leading role' in LNG bunkering
    And reports little impact from new sulphur cap.
  • Ultra-large containerships to have LNG potential
    MOL plans to be sailing 20,000 TEU capacity ships as early as 2017.
  • Bunker fuel harmful to health, says Hong Kong academic
    Proximity of housing to terminal worse for health.
  • Indonesia: Arrests in bunker fuel smuggling probe
    Authorities say ship's captain still at large.
  • Senior bunker trading manager leaves Petro-Diamond
    Lim has served the company for 25 years, report says.
  • Firm introduces heavy fuel viscosity meter
    Device is able to accept and processes external signals from other field instruments, says Emerson.
  • ECA workshop sgtrengthens cross border cooperation
    Meeting 'paid off all the way round', says DMA spokesman.
  • Pertamina mulls refinery closure
    Marine fuel segment adding to refinery losses.
  • Brightoil physical bunkering ops down in H2
    Supply volumes down to 'ensure our stable operation', says company.
  • Arctic shipping route looking less attractive
    Lower bunker prices and geopolitical tensions undermined prospects for Northern Passage.
  • Industry: Global sulphur cap in 2020 is too early
    Refiners and consultant warn that there won't be sufficient supply of distillates by then.
  • US West Coast labour disputes see traffic moving away
    'Our customers will not put all their eggs in only one basket,' says Maersk CEO.
  • GDF: profit, revenue flat for 2014
    But focusing on fast-growing energy markets including LNG as marine fuel.
  • ReCAAP: Piracy cases in Asia jump 22% year-on-year
    Reached a 10-year high in 2014.
  • 'Sharp' bunker price drop lifts shipping firm's bottom line
    Annual profits grew 32% over the year.

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Rome
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Lisbon
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Copenhagen
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Milan
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Rome
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Bern
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Miami
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Genoa
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Riyadh
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Trieste
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Seoul
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Rome
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Copenhagen
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Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
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The Defense
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Rome
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Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
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Piraeus
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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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