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August 7, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes Asia-southern African rate US$200/TEU August 15
  • OOCL cuts Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge in and out of Gothenburg to US$24/TEU
  • EU, Vietnam reach 'finely tuned' deal on removing nearly all tariffs
  • Maersk Line adds Prince Rupert to extended Far East-Alaska service
  • China-built railway to cut through park with minimal impact on wildlife
  • Powerful NDRC gives go-ahead to high-end, high-tech industries to expand
  • Indian logistics shines in investors eyes as infrastructure improves
  • Canadian prime minister doubtful Obama will approve Keystone pipeline
  • China-Europe rail stands to threaten air cargo's market share
  • UPS buying Coyote Logistics for US$1.8 billion to boost FTL services
  • US$1.1 billion Spanish 'ghost' airport bought cheaply by Chinese group

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Baltic Dry Index doubles to over 1,100 on capacity shortage
  • BOFBA's 62nd AGM held
  • CCEA allows govt departments & PSUs to make their own shipping arrangements
  • DB Schenker appoints Oliver Bohm as CEO in India
  • MANSA holds first member conclave on overweight containers & new regulations
  • UK freight association gives cautious welcome to latest initiative on cross channel congestion
  • Tea imports from Sri Lanka increasing
  • RTG operators' stir continues at GTI
  • Centre may frame new import norms for US chicken
  • INR eases further against dollar
  • Significant number of big infrastructure projects running late
  • Dinesh Gupta elected President of Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industry for 2015-16
  • Interactive meet on Certificate of Origin at Chamber Bhavan tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bytes beat cement

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Tanker owners fear more Nigeria ship bans
    Tanker owners fear more of their vessels could be barred from lifting crude oil in Nigeria, Intertanko told IHS Maritime today. "Operators are concerned that if a ship within a fleet has breached the regulations, other vessels in the same fleet could be taken out of circulation," Intertanko's
  • Shipbreaking grinds to halt
    The last seven days have seen a historic zero level of activity in the ship breaking market, IHS data confirms. "From Friday 31 July to today we have seen no activity," said Paul Clemenson, senior data transformation analyst for IHS Maritime & Trade. "This is the first time ever that I can recall
  • Rio Tinto profit plunges 82%
    Rio Tinto net earnings fell by 82% from USD 4.4 billion to USD 806 million in the six months to 30 June. At the same time, the company's net debt rose 10% to USD13.7 billion, according to the 2015 interim results released today. Chief executive officer Sam Walsh described the outcome as "robust"
  • Wilhelmsen enjoys cost saving benefits, seasonal volume rise
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed vehicle carrier and logistics company controlled by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding in Norway has reported a rise in interim profits due to benefits gained from cost savings and seasonally higher volumes. Net profit in 2Q15 rose to USD75 million from USD25 million the
  • Upbeat Tanker Investments reports robust interims
    Tanker Investments, the Oslo listed Teekay group spin-off that invests in second hand vessels, has reported strong interims and remains optimistic about the outlook. Group net profit amounted to USD16.7 million in 2Q15 compared to a loss of USD5.7 million in the same period last year. Revenues rose
  • U-Ming grows bulk carrier fleet
    U-Ming Marine Transport (Singapore), a fully owned subsidiary of Taiwanese carrier U-Ming Marine, on 6 August took delivery of a 85,066 dwt bulk carrier from Japanese shipbuilder Oshima Shipbuiding. MV Cemtex Fortune is the last vessel in a series of four post-Panamaxes the carrier had ordered from
  • Sinwa profit up 22%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sinwa posted profit of SGD2.64 million (USD1.9 million) in the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 22% year on year (y/y). The company's second quarter revenue climbed 7.4% y/y to SGD40.8 million, while its profit increased 7.7% y/y to SGD9.7 million.
  • China reduces port charges
    China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced a reduction in port charges. The authorities released the Notice to Adjust Port Charges and Port Security Charges, which prohibits port operators from imposing fees for services other than
  • Keppel wins dual-fuel ro-ro conversion job
    Singapore-based Keppel Shipyard has secured a contract from Totem Ocean Trailer Express to convert a ro-ro vessel into a LNG powered dual-fuel vessel. Midnight Sun will be the first of US-based Totem Ocean's two 839 ft Orca-class ro-ro vessels to be converted into a dual-fuel vessel. The conversion
  • Marco Polo Marine profit dives 74%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Marco Polo Marine's profit dropped 74% year on year to SGD0.34 million (USD0.25 million) for the third quarter of 2015. The company's third quarter revenue also dipped 17% from SGD26.8 million a year ago to SGD22.3 million. The decrease in revenue was
  • Nanjing Shenghang's profit up 24% y/y in 1H15
    Nanjing Shenghang Shipping, a small-sized chemical and product tanker owner and operator, said its profit rose 24% year on year (y/y) to CNY13.5 million (USD2.2 million) in the first six months of 2015 on revenue growth. Its revenue also rose 14% y/y to CNY105.7 million during the same period, a

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • UPS plans to build massive distribution centre at London Gateway logistics park
  • Reopening El Salam bridge would boost Egypt's economy after Suez expansion
  • All-cargo Midex Airlines folds its wings, while court backs Martinair restructure

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo to power Van Oord dredge newbuilds
  • Life extension for 12 U.K. frigates includes MTU gensets
  • Bourbon set to keep on stacking
  • Austal Philippines yard delivers high speed catamaran
  • New Suez Canal inaugurated in elaborate ceremony
  • Wartsila to power world's first dual fuel dredge
  • Bechtel awarded FEED contract for Port Delfin FLNG

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • US goods, services exports down during month of June
  • CMA CGM Group vessels up front in Suez Canal expansion event
  • US, Canada, Mexico Ok Trusted Traveler agreement
  • Ceremony marks command change for Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE
  • Inchcape Shipping Services gives Port of Saipan information

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Ocean Rig posts strong quarter but shelves dividend
    Economou tips drilling company to weather storm in offshore market
  • DryShips posts massive loss as Ocean Rig is deconsolidated
    Economou sees 'challenging' market ahead as company's reliance on bulker market increases
  • Teekay returns to profitability in April-June
    Energy shipping giant enjoys better performances in tanker, offshore and LNG sectors
  • MOL tops schedule reliability table for first time
    G6 achieves best on-time arrivals in June of big four alliances
  • Tanker Investments posts $16.7m profit in the second quarter
    Teekay vehicle took delivery of two suezmaxes ordered last year
  • GasLog posts bigger second-quarter profits
    Owner sounds bullish longer-term note on LNG despite current vessel surplus
  • BSM appoints von Hardenberg and Heimann
    Industry veterans take Cyprus roles with major shipmanager
  • It's official: Suez two-way traffic starts
    Biggest customer Maersk welcomes shorter transit times and better schedule reliability
  • Nigeria and Venezuela are more important to India-bound VLCCs than oil giant Middle East
    Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals who has biggest impact on VLCCs when it comes to Indian crude imports
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen points to new markets as shadow of antitrust decisions fades
    Norwegian operator sees profit improvements, but not to analyst expectations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Command Transportation acquisition takes a chunk out of Echo profit
    Echo Global Logistics' profits took a tumble in the second quarter after the recent acquisition of Command Transportation in April. Revenues and volumes, however, were significantly higher and look to buoy future loss - a testament to the success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter...
  • China cracks down on port service charges
    The Chinese government is prohibiting some port service charges and reducing the costs of others in an attempt to galvanize container shipping as the as the country's container volume growth slows due to reduced global demand. China's Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission on Tuesday released a notice...
  • KCS says intermodal service should improve soon
    Intermodal shippers using Kansas City Southern Railway can expect improve after train speeds slowed during recent track work, and a surge of coal and crude oil volumes hit the network. The railroad's sudden decline in train speeds stands out in a time when rail service along most lines has been troubled,...
  • New Gerber DC to give Charleston port boost
    Gerber Childrenswear announced a $33 million investment for a distribution center in Berkeley County, South Carolina, another sign of Port of Charleston's growing role as a major import gateway on the East Coast, The 477,000 square foot facility will open early next year 17 miles from the Port of Charleston at...
  • Command Transportation acquisition drives up Echo profit
    Echo Global Logistics saw strong profit gains in the second quarter, propelled by organic business growth and the acquisition of Command Transportation in April. It's yet another reminder of the revenue and volume success a third-party logistics provider can find in consolidation. "It's been a historic quarter for Echo Global Logistics,"...
  • Montreal expands to handle container growth
    Port of MontrealThe Port of Montreal is on a roll. Not only is it enjoying strong increases in cargo volumes last year and in the first half of this year, but it is also getting a big investment by the Quebec government to build the infrastructure it needs to handle...
  • New Suez Canal opens amid growing competition with Panama
    PORT SAID, Egypt - The Suez Canal Authority said it is well placed to compete with Panama for Asia-U.S. East Coast business, and will continue to offer promotions and discounts to help entice lines to use the Suez Canal. "There is certainly some competition and we feel we are well placed...
  • Air cargo, ocean volumes lift revenue, profit at Expeditors
    Global trade may have slowed since last year, but Expeditors International of Washington picked up its pace in the second quarter, increasing gross revenue 6 percent to $1.7 billion and net revenue 14 percent to $522.1 million. The freight forwarder's net profit jumped 29 percent to $117.8 million. Operating income jumped...
  • Port of Melbourne backs away from giant DP World rent hike
    Port of MelbourneHONG KONG - Australia's largest container port has decided not to hike DP World's rent by 750 percent ahead of its privatisation, with the Port of Melbourne settling instead for an increase of around 20 percent.DP World Australia will operate the West Swanson Terminal in the Port of...
  • Opposition to Brazil's port centralization intensifies
    BTP, Port of Santos, Brazilian stakeholders in the transport industry from state governments to port and trade organizations are pushing back strongly against the federal government's plans to centralize all the country's port authorities under the aegis of the Special Ports Ministry (SEP) in Brasilia. Márcio França, vice governor of powerful...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru port congestion expands
    Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at...
  • Ukraine looks to stem port volume plummet
    Port of Odessa, Ukraine's largest container gateway.The Ukrainian government is considering easing the customs clearance of containers at seaports to stop the 30 percent plunge in container volume that has plagued the country since the eruption of tensions with Russia. Container traffic at Ukrainian seaports in the first half fell to...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru's largest terminal still paralyzed by strike
    Trucks lined up outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.Gateway Terminals India, the largest container facility in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, remained closed to all shipping activities for the third consecutive day Thursday due to labor troubles, leaving beleaguered ocean carriers scrambling for alternative berthing options and shippers' cargo stranded at...
  • Deutsche Post DHL trims earnings forecast on strike, restructuring costs
    LONDON - Deutsche Post DHL trimmed its 2015 profit forecast after strikes by postal workers in Germany and restructuring costs in its global freight forwarding unit sharply reduced its second-quarter earnings. The German mail and logistics giant's earnings before interest and tax slumped by 18 percent to 537 million euros ($585...
  • Central Asia's Baku port rides the China-Europe rails
    HONG KONG - The latest multimodal option introduced to the One Belt, One Road trade initiative linking China and Europe comes from the Caspian Sea port of Baku in Azerbaijan that this week greeted the arrival of its first block train.Carrying 82 twenty-foot equivalent units, the train left Shihezi city...
  • XPO sets $23 billion revenue target for 2019
    Less than two months after acquiring Norbert Dentressangle, XPO Logistics is already building new transatlantic bridges. The company is opening an e-commerce distribution facility in Pennsylvania for a European retailer and customer of the French logistics company. "It's our first big cross-selling win," Bradley S. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO...
  • California exports slip on weak demand, strong dollar
    California's export trade declined 4.2 percent in June, as weakness in key markets such as China, Japan, the European Union and Latin America and a strong dollar weighed down sales of manufactured and non-manufactured goods. Nevertheless, California performed better than the U.S. as a whole, according to the monthly California Trade...
  • Darling may have smooth ride to FMCSA driver seat
    WASHINGTON - President Obama has nominated Scott Darling to helm the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. And it looks as though Darling will have an easier go of it than his predecessor given his relative popularity in the industry and the fact that he's already led the agency for a...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • DryShips hit by Ocean Rig
    DryShips reported a $1.44bn loss in the second quarter but delivered an operational profit that was in-line with expectations.
  • Norsafe's wild ride
    Norsafe has broken the world record for the highest drop of a manned lifeboat.
  • Analysts cut GasLog outlook
    Two analysts trimmed their outlook for GasLog after the New York-listed LNG carrier owner reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit.
  • Suez Canal security poses business risk
    A six-feet stone wall was built along both banks of the Suez Canal two years ago after extremists launched an RPG on containership Cosco Asia.
  • New Suez Canal launched
    Egypt has inaugurated the "New Suez Canal" today, launching the biggest expansion in the waterway's 146-year history.
  • Two for Oceanica
    Brazilian owner picks domestic Arpoador shipyard for diving support vessel order.
  • Boustead rises in Q2
    Malaysian shipyard sees gas projects offset the lack of shipbuilding deals.
  • AHTS glut grows
    The list of anchor-handlers looking for work in North Sea ports is increasing in an extremely quiet market.
  • Courage heading to red
    Bulker owner projects bigger loss for first half amid continuing poor dry market conditions.
  • GasLog makes more
    GasLog Ltd (GLOG) has boosted its profit for the second quarter of the year thanks to more operating days and a more promising LNG market.
  • Tarbit orders double
    Sweden's Tarbit Shipping is renewing its fleet with two new eco-tankers in Turkey.
  • Cosco delays FAUs
    Cosco Corp of Singapore has delayed the delivery of two floating accommodation units (FAUs) from two of its yards.
  • Gobbling GOGL
    John Fredriksen has snapped up another slice of bulker owner Golden Ocean's (GOGL) convertible bond issue.
  • Passage plan lacking
    A Condor Ferries ship grounded off Guernsey last year due to a deficient passage plan, a UK accident report has found.
  • DOF wins US contract
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner signs six-month deal with natural resources company.
  • TNK profit grows
    Teekay Tankers has followed up its $662m acquisition of the Principal Maritime suezmax fleet with a stronger second quarter performance.
  • Finne in at OMP
    Carl Petter Finne has been recruited as new managing director of Oslo-based Offshore Merchant Partners (OMP).
  • Funds target Italians
    Regulatory change opens way for US private equity to buy up to $13bn of troubled owners' debt.
  • WW ASA well ahead
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has exceeded the market's expectations for the second quarter with a profitable bottom line.
  • Suezmaxes arriving, dividend pending
    TIL gets first two tankers from George Economou with harvesting phase set to bring first payout.
  • Tamai profit disappears
    Japan's Tamai Steamship has seen its profit reduced to zero in the first quarter as revenue fell.
  • Teekay surges in second
    Tanker giant Teekay Corp has seen profit soar in the second quarter as revenue jumped.
  • AIDAprima delayed again
    Aida Cruises, the German arm of the Carnival cruise empire, is facing even more delays with the delivery of the 124,000-gt cruiseship AIDAprima, one of two ships it is building at Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi's Nagasaki yard.
  • Samsun gets protection
    The Seoul Central Court has granted the Korean shipping company Samsun Logix protection from creditors as part of its rehabilitation proceedings, writes Irene Ang from Singapore.
  • Storms shut Chile's ports
    Chile's Port Authority has closed most of the country's major ports citing adverse weather conditions and strong swells.
  • Imbak unwanted
    Malaysian tanker owner Gagasan Gas Carriers' 10,800-dwt products tanker Imbak (built 2008) has again failed to find a buyer.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Leman acquires RSH Freight, Principal Freight
  • Kenco breaks ground on new warehouse
  • Obama nominates Darling to FMCSA administrator
  • IATA: Slow cargo growth continues into June
  • IAG cargo volumes decline
  • Echo's revenues, profits rise steadily in Q2
  • Suez Canal expansion opens officially today
  • XPO targets $23b in revenues by 2019
  • Report: Logistics M&A booming in first half 2015
  • European Union, Vietnam ink Free Trade Agreement
  • U.S. exports down slightly in June
  • Turkish steel exporters dispute U.S. dumping claims
  • DSV increases FY projections on strong first half earnings, revenues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2015
  • Wartsila to supply dredger with dual-fuel engine
    Dredger being built by Royal IHC for DEME Group.
  • Support for 'zero emissions' ferry link
    Project gets 50% of cost covered by EU grant.
  • Suez Canal expansion 'not needed'
    But Maersk Group welcomes 'easier and speedier transits'.
  • Investor sees future benefit for WFS
    Thinks grabbing market share while everyone suffers from weak market will pay off.
  • Fuel oil stocks decline
    But market is finding it difficult to absorb surplus barrels.
  • OW's biggest debtor Tankoil declared bankrupt
    Seen as a milestone as it may finally shed light on what happened in Singapore.
  • External: Global Vision Bunkers B.V.
  • Modern dredger newbuildings on order
    'Special attention' paid to energy efficiency of the vessels, says MAN Diesel.
  • APT adds bunker tanker to fleet
    Vessel to serve New Jersey and New York Harbor.
  • Shanghai Lonyer: Bunkering business ongoing as usual
    LonyerGreenCooper's disposal has not affected company's primary business, source tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Shipowners 'still figuring out best way' to monitor vessels
    Industry 10 to 15 years behind technology, observes CEO of Ascenz.
  • WTI crude settles on low note
    On expectation that US refineries will decrease operating rates.
  • Green energy-powered drone ship to cross the Atlantic in 2020
    Unmanned vessel will 'contribute to shipping innovation on a global platform'.

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