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September 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Channel Tunnel bans UK-bound freight trains as stowaway fear mounts
  • Fruit shipper says carriers won't tell them when cold probes go wrong
  • US authorities monitor Tianjin traffic for shipboard toxic residue
  • Aden port open, UAE troops in control, ISIS/Al-Qaeda have city foothold
  • ICTSI Manila starts container booking system to ease truck congestion
  • Manzanillo, Panama, CT takes 4 big cranes to create 3 million TEU capacity
  • Arrested 735-TEUer and chemical tanker up for auction in Singapore
  • TT Club box exposure huge, but unperturbed by Tianjin port blast claims
  • HK Shipowners Association to host October 7 seminar on pipe refurbishment
  • ACI European Dredging Summit to be held October 7-8 in Antwerp
  • UPS and Cargojet strike new deal for overnight services in Canada
  • Dubai World Central achieves 42pc more cargo after move to new airport
  • Caspian Air Cargo Summit 2015 is to be held in Baku on October 5-7

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Asia to Northern Europe, Med spot rates surge
  • CMA CGM, Bolloré & CHEC obtain Kribi Container Terminal concession for 25 years
  • Issue of recruiting & retaining skilled personnel to be discussed at maritime event
  • KONE selects Damco as global logistics partner
  • MOL installs new energy-saving windshield on container vessel for demonstration test
  • NYK to provide complete outbound logistics of finished vehicles for both Ford plants in India
  • NYK to set up first exclusive RoRo terminal for finished cars in Saudi Arabia
  • SARJAK Container Lines delivers ODC innovation yet again
  • GM India to export 19,000 cars to Mexico, rolls out first Chevrolet Beat
  • Cargo operations continued during token one-day labour strike, says Mumbai Port
  • Mumbai Port to discontinue coal handling
  • World's largest port operators join forces for environment
  • Decline in exports pulled down GDP growth which could have touched 10 pc: Fieo President
  • Govt expects DMIC to triple industrial output in 7-9 years
  • Growth in infra sector slowed to 3-month low of 1.1 pc in July
  • Larsen & Toubro bags INR 1,489 cr. water supply project
  • Pulses imports likely to shoot up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cleaner air in LA
  • More space for Chinese supplier
  • Unifeeder scoops up Tschudi's liner services
  • Gas-powered shunter slashes emissions
  • Salvo of promotions in Salt Lake City
  • Pulling carpet out from under rival feet
  • Sweeping changes for Lan in Europe
  • Airfreight volumes falling in July
  • Konkan developing Jaigarh connection
  • Terminal operators join forces to go green
  • New clients to smooth out Q2's choppy seas
  • Fehmarn belt project stymied by objections
  • Leasing giant snaps up Avolon
  • APP vice-chair from Hueneme
  • Kosovo hooking up to Europe's rail network

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technology trends will transform our interaction by 2030
    The "Global Marine Technology Trends 2030" report launched today recognising that the future is becoming increasingly focused on automation. Speaking at London International Shipping Week, Luis Benito, global maritime marketing director at Lloyd's Register said, "The marine world in 2030 will be
  • Delivery of Allseas giant offshore vessel delayed until next year
    Delivery of the 382 m by 124 m offshore platform installation and decommissioning vessel Pioneering Spirit (ex-Pieter Schelde), which was billed as the world's largest ship when it arrived in Rotterdam in January, has been delayed until next year. The vessel, which had been due into service in the
  • Three banks sign loan deal with IMC
    The government-affiliated Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and two private banks have signed a syndicated loan agreement worth USD120 million with Singapore-based major shipping firm IMC Holdings. The agreement was signed on 4 September and the USD120 million loan will finance the
  • Baleària chooses La Naval for €350 million LNG pair
    Spanish islands ferry operator Baleària is to place a EUR350 million (USD390 million) order for two LNG-powered ferries from Spanish Basque country shipbuilder La Naval. The two vessels, which will measure 225 m by 30.4 m, will be the two biggest vessels ever built by a Spanish shipyard, as well as
  • MLC assistance card launched for seafarers
    A scheme has been launched that will enable seafarers to check the insurance cover offered by their employer. Specialist marine insurance intermediary Seacurus has created the Seafarer Assistance Card scheme, which will provide mariners with access to the CrewSEACURE web portal where they can check
  • Global Ports set to take 31% stake in Valletta Cruise Port
    Turkish port operator Global Ports Holding, part of the Global Yatirim conglomerate, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 30.79% stake in Maltese cruise terminal operator Valletta Cruise Port (VCP). Completion of the transaction depends on completion of legal and administrative procedures,
  • Global port operators to go green
    Five of the world's largest terminal operators have joined with the Port of Rotterdam to promote environmental awareness in ports and shipping. Under an initiative called Go Green they aim to bring about sustainable environmental improvement in the communities in which their operations are located.
  • LISW: UK government will do 'whatever it takes' to keep London maritime status
    London International Shipping Week (LISW) opened this morning at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with the Department for Transport pledging to 'do whatever it takes' to ensure London remains a leading maritime centre. "We are ready for growth," Robert Goodwill MP, parliamentary under-secretary of
  • HHI workers strike, more strikes to follow
    Workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) went on strike on 4 September and are planning more industrial action this month. From 0800-1200hrs local time on 4 September, HHI workers refused to work, causing the world's biggest shipbuilder to suspend production at its Ulsan yard. That followed a
  • July container freight rates in second monthly rise
    Container freight rates staged second consecutive rise in July and they rose to their highest level since March this year, show figures released this morning by Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy. The CTS Global Aggregated Price Index, which entails both spot and contract
  • At least 50 dead after migrant boat sinks off Malaysia
    The death toll has risen to 50 in the migrant boat sinking off Malaysia on 3 September. According to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) official Mohamad Aliyas Hamdan, the agency has retrieved another 35 bodies since 4 September off Selangor, Malaysia. The agency had rescued 20 survivors
  • China's vessel exports' growth drops to 10.2% y/y in first seven months
    China's vessel exports' growth slowed further down to 10.2% year on year (y/y), with total exports at USD16.8 billion in the first seven months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. In July alone, the exports decreased 4.6% y/y to USD2.1 billion, the customs said. The vessel exports
  • Brightoil Petroleum predicts increase in full-year profit
    Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum predicted that the group is expected to record an increase in profit during the fiscal year ended 30 June compared with last year. The anticipated increase of profit was due to the improvement of overall business sectors of the group, a stock filing of the
  • China Classification Society forms branch in South Africa
    China Classification Society (CCS) on 4 September opened a branch in Cape Town, South Africa. The new branch is expected to enhance co-operation on shipping, shipbuilding, as well as ship maintenance with African countries, said the branch's newly appointed general manager Xu Xiao. Classification

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Delta and Virgin eye full IT integration for 2016 as cargo JV strengthens
  • Collapsing Russian market and weaker euro blamed for peak season blues
  • Analysis: could 2015 be a year to remember for sparkling Expeditors?

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • VLCC rates show strong rally, but outlook remains uncertain
    Benchmark Middle East-East Asia rate up by than 20,000 per day over past two weeks
  • Paragon will take its time over ATM fundraiser, says Bodouroglou
    Chief executive bought part of Box Ships stake sold as bulker owner aims to boost liquidity
  • Top world shipowners pushed for MCA reform, says Goodwill
    High-level meeting held at 10 Downing Street, according to shipping minister
  • Debt purchases by private equity will ramp up
    Expect a rise in private equity debt purchase activity, with opportunities in struggling dry bulk and offshore, predict top lawyers
  • Handysize outlook brightens on cargo demand
    BHSI has outperformed BDI since early August due to healthy grain and minor bulk demand
  • Eletson Gas confirms LPG orders at Hyundai Mipo
    Two 38,000 cu m ships plus one ethylene carrier added to joint venture's orderbook
  • Asia-Europe box volumes continue to slide
    Disappointing start to the peak season as traffic falls 7.1% from last year's level
  • UK government and industry leaders call for reform of ship register
    Maritime Growth Study sets out case for more commercially minded MCA
  • Hyundai Heavy workers gearing up for new strikes
    Two additional partial strikes will occur on September 9 and 17, following breakdown in talks on wages and working conditions
  • Exmar's profit declines ahead of launch of new company
    Start-up of Exmar LNG on track for third quarter
  • Spot market continues to bring little joy for carriers
    First-half financials show full impact of wretched rates, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Between the lines - West Coast woes and capacity cuts
    In his regular column, SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy examines and analyses the main industry drivers and developments of the past month
  • UK needs action on leadership, skills and marketing, Maritime Growth Study finds
    Significant alterations put forward for status and running of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • Growth study set to recommend MCA shake-up
    Maritime UK welcomes report due for publication today
  • Chinese ports withhold release of more than 10,000 Nan Tsing containers
    Major shipping ports detain around 40 containerships
  • London Stock Exchange opens UK shipping celebrations
    London International Shipping Week kicks off with the opening of the London market and an open invitation for shipping to list in London
  • Paragon Shipping seeks to raise $4m in equity capital
    Beleaguered shipping company plans a continuous at-the-market offering, but it is unclear how it will help pay for its remaining capital expenditures
  • Solvang orders panamax pair at HHI
    LPG carrier duo to be delivered into 10-year oil major contracts
  • Charter market hits a 'brick wall'
    Seasonal blip lingers but brokers remain optimistic for a turn in fortunes, reports Linton Nightingale
  • Shares in Sinotrans and China Merchants jump on merger speculation
    A merger of the state giants would produce a combined company with about a third of the capacity of pending tie-up between Cosco and China Shipping
  • Another Avance newbuild VLGC to go straight for repair in drydock
    Chief executive shrugs off latest incident with China-built VLGC, but dry-docking the ship will cost Avance $400,000
  • Hanseatic Unity brings together Oldendorff, Schulte and Toepfer families
    Joint venture will start life as top three German chartering company
  • Saverys to take CMB private
    Major stakeholder Saverco intends to buy all remaining shares of CMB that it does not own and delist the entity
  • Cold comforts
    Many of the practical and operational challenges in the Arctic can be boiled down to the paucity of expertise
  • London's international future
    Despite a rise in competition, the elements that have made London succeed in the past will continue to do so until they are successfully replicated elsewhere

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Russia's slowdown hitting ports in Baltic neighbors
    The Port of Tallinn, Estonia.Ports in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are feeling the effects of Russia's economic slowdown as they serve largely as transshipment locations into Russia. Container traffic at seaports in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia fell 14 percent in the first half of the year on...
  • APMT Pipavav handles largest ship to date
    The Maersk Saltoro being unloaded after its first call at Pipavav.Gujarat Pipavav Port last received a call from the Maersk Saltoro, reportedly the largest container ship ever to call at the APM Terminals facility on India's west coast. The vessel has a capacity of 9,971 20-foot-equivalent units and is 981 feet...
  • Pilot strike to ground Lufthansa Cargo flights on Sept. 8
    A pilot strike on Sept. 2 will keep Lufthansa Cargo planes on the ground.HONG KONG - Lufthansa's long-haul and freighter flights out of Germany will be grounded by an all-day pilot strike in Tuesday, Sept. 8, as the cockpit crew union calls its 13th walkout in 18 months.A long-running dispute...
  • Demise of China's Nan Tsing line leaves boxes stranded
    HONG KONG - It appears China's Nan Tsing Container Lines has now gone out of business after the debt-strapped domestic carrier reportedly stopped all operations at the weekend, leaving tens of thousands of boxes stranded across the country.The containers have been detained at China's ports that were called at by...
  • Capacity cuts tackle rate war, but more is needed, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - The unprecedented decision to cut capacity during the traditional peak season of the year brought to a halt the rate slide that started in March and by June had developed into a full-blown rate war among the carriers, according to Drewry. By the end of the first...
  • India's fresh produce wastage tops 40 percent, top shipper says
    India's big supermarkets are unable to compete with the well-managed supply chains of the country's street hawkers.HONG KONG - India's fragmented distribution system and lack of packaging standards are contributing to an estimated $2.2 billion in wasted fruit and vegetables every year, according to one of the largest cold chain...
  • Stolen box found sans $10 million in silver after Montreal port heist
    Police issued this Port of Montreal surveillance footage of the stolen truck.A shipping container stolen from Montreal's port last week was found parked in a city suburb north of the island of Montreal, minus the $10 million in silver it was supposed to have been carrying.The Maersk Line container was...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Technomax ships on way
    A new report examines the technologies that could make the biggest changes to shipping by 2030.
  • Scandlines marches on
    A busy summer has pushed up Scandlines' traffic figures for the first half of the year.
  • A new hope for UK shipping?
    Transport minister Robert Goodwill pledges to act on industry's maritime growth study, but what's really in it for owners, brokers, lawyers and insurers?
  • CMB shares soar
    Shares in Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) took flight today on the Brussels Stock Exchange, hot on the heels of a bid to take the company private.
  • TM enhances law business
    UK insurance services provider Thomas Miller has acquired compatriot specialist marine law firm Davies Johnson & Co of Plymouth.
  • TTA plays it safe
    Bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) is taking a cautious approach to investment as it monitors the Chinese showdown.
  • German companies "safe"
    Germany has reassured domestic shipowners that they will not face an insurance tax burden when the parliament votes on law changes in October.
  • Paragon raising $4m
    Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping has struck a share sale deal that could bring in $4m.
  • Greece needs migrant ships
    The Greek government said on Monday it will hire at least two ships as soon as possible to house and transport thousands of migrants and refugees currently swamping its islands.
  • Exmar profit chopped
    Exmar has booked smaller profit for the first half of the year as it saw its revenue dip.
  • Mipo streak continues
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won its third order in a week, clinching a deal for four car carriers.
  • Solvang orders VLGC pair
    Solvang has ordered a pair of panamax VLGCs and fixed them to an oil major in a deal that demonstrates the uncertainty of shipping players over the new Panama Canal.
  • Polarcus builds book again
    Middle East owner Polarcus has clinched its third 3D seismic survey contract in a week.
  • Eight critical after blast
    Eight yard workers have been critically injured in a blast at shipbreaker Shital Enterprise in Bangladesh.
  • Ridgebury buying back
    US owner Ridgebury Tankers is planning to redeem $10m of its $210m Oslo bonds due in 2017.
  • IMC seals JBIC funding
    IMC Holdings has secured export credit financing for a series of multi-purpose vessels ordered late last year in Japan.
  • Modest China steel growth
    Rio Tinto says China's steel production will "grow only modestly" over the next 15 years reaching 1bnt by 2013.
  • UASC boosts Africa offering
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has bolstered its liner services to West Africa in a bid to tap into the expanding market.
  • Sex and shipping?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
  • Gibraltar to showcase at Shipping Week
    Port authority has organised events as part of London International Shipping Week.
  • Upbeat outlook for Scanlines
    Hybrid tonnage to come on-stream in second half of year.
  • Cruise sector unlikely to face fresh environmental pressures
    Queensland official says he is 'unaware' of any health issues.
  • Factory fishing vessel gets Wartsila engine
    Unit designed for operating conditions in Barents Sea.
  • New Zealand set for 'bumper' cruise season
    But industry association warns about costs.
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge
    On Asian-Australian routes.
  • Award for Cye Petrol
    'We are a quality oriented physical bunker supplier,' says general manager Eraydin.
  • Iran, Oman in economic pact
    Includes bunkering among economic areas of interest.
  • Mississippi river reopens to traffic after spill
    Traffic has been restricted to one-way, says USCG.
  • P&I clubs warn of pirates attacking more ships
    In busy Singapore Straits.
  • Brightoil: Improved performance
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors'.
  • Bunker demand builds in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Libya: Tanker detained over alleged fuel smuggling
    Second Maltese vessel caught off Zuwara in two weeks.
  • P&I clubs: Pirates adding more targets to attacks
    Advises officers and crew to be 'extra vigilant'.
  • Brightoil: 'Positive profit alert'
    Due to 'improvement of overall business sectors', it says.
  • Bunker demand builds up in Panama
    Marine fuel sales volume grew 30% during the first seven months.
  • Marine fuel management in 2015
    What to look out for in general, with a special focus on fuels from the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
  • HK emissions regulations drive surge in additives demand
    Additives can address lubricity issues arising from low sulphur fuel, and reduce visible smoke.
  • Blue economy vital, Mauritian leader tells conference
    Includes bunkering in development plans.
  • Falling crude prices could 'benefit' OPEC next year
    Competitors 'damaged' by plunging prices may 'fall off' in 2016.
  • Investors walk out on Titan Petrochemicals deal
    New investors did not complete subscription agreements for shares.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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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