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December 11, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Shipping spared eco restrictions at global warming talks - so far
  • PSA closes Zeebrugge terminal as Antwerp siphons off its cargo
  • Cosco-CSCL 'deal nearly done' - to be called China Cosco Shipping Group
  • CMA up Asia-to-Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka rate US$100 this month and next
  • Bunker prices plunge to 10-year lows as oil glut spreads worldwide
  • CMA CGM paid below NOL book value on asset impairment, says Alphaliner
  • Nigerian pirates free 5 Polish crew after attacking geared 10,000-dwt ship
  • 9,000-TEU Maersk Saigon runs around near Santos, but quickly refloated
  • Cosco to take delivery of first 20,000-TEU vessels from Waigaoqiao
  • China Post Mart devises new distribution platform for rural consumers
  • Since acquisition CSAV, CCNI set their sights on Latin American shipping
  • Pro-mandatory weigh-in coalition musters to dampen rising shipper protests
  • Chennai flood waters recede as India No 2 state port gets back to normal
  • Insurance 'sting' aims to catch cargo thieves during their peak season
  • CHEP Aerospace and Air Transat extend partnership for five years
  • UK CAA unveils performance based regulation maturity assessment tool
  • Drewry's sees imminent shift from air to sea freight for some commodities
  • New control tower goes into operation at Colombia's Bogota airport

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • Broad industry coalition offers clarity on new container weighing regulations
  • Cabinet approves Central Legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as National Waterways
  • Govt approves financial help to shipbuilding industry
  • Maersk Line & WMU in partnership to provide anti-corruption training
  • Shreyas Shipping & Suzue Corporation of Japan sign MoU for joint venture
  • WWL doubles shipping frequency from Europe to US West Coast
  • Hit by poor cotton crop, Pakistan may buy 40 pc of India's cotton shipments
  • Pakistan to discuss granting MFN status to India only after Modi's visit for SAARC Summit
  • Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic
  • MANSA seeks berthing facility for break-bulk & general cargo vessels at Mumbai's Offshore Container Terminal
  • Movement of containers to Nepal resumes
  • Abolition of direct tax benefits to SEZs will hit investments: EPCES
  • India shipped 10.75 lakh t of iron ore in April-Oct. 2015-16
  • India's GDP to grow by 7.9 pc in 2016-17: Goldman Sachs
  • INR recovers against dollar on fresh foreign fund inflow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Some movement in the market
  • Paraguay to improve connectivity of rural roads
  • Doss bids farewell
  • Promotions at BDP International
  • A port's impact on the region
  • ANA Cargo partners find each other
  • Optimising international trade processes with China
  • Bundling strengths for Fresh Co
  • Annual contract or spot rates?
  • Leasing locomotives to augment network
  • Sitra selling bulk liquid business to Den Hartogh
  • Shortest Airbus route starting in January
  • Smedegaard takes Ecsa helm
  • Happy 2015 for Antwerp
  • Iata cautiously optimistic for airfreight
  • New train between Poland and Germany
  • Aurizon ready for Enfield intermodal centre

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger reportedly wins Beijing approval
    Photo: Danny CornelissenThe long-expected merger of Cosco and China Shipping has received the green light from the state council, China's media are reporting. No official statement has been made by Beijing, but according to Caixin news agency the merger of the mainland's two state-owned giants will be announced on 11...
  • LNG fuel tech needs more state aid, say German owners
    The German Shipowners' Association VDR has called for faster implementation of state aid for retrofitting and newbuilding contracting of vessels with dual-fuel engines. The initiative aims at supporting new business opportunities for LNG-burning tonnage for German owners in the North European sulphur emission control area that may counter-balance market share losses...
  • Hyundai-Vinashin wins MR tankers from Greek owner
    The Vietnamese subsidiary of South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won an order for two 50,000 dwt chemical/product tankers from Greek owner Latsis Group. Latsis subsidiary Consolidated Marine Management placed the orders, which will be built at HMD unit Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard, HMD executives told IHS Fairplay. The latest pair are exercised...
  • Sungdong yard wins order for two Vitol Suezmaxes
    Shipbuilding activity. Credit: PASouth Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order to build two 158,000 dwt Suezmax tankers for Swiss oil trading firm Vitol. Sungdong executives confirmed the order with IHS Fairplay, saying that its banks had issued refund guarantees for the order, but stopped short...
  • Bunker prices fall to 10-year low in Singapore
    Vessels bunkering off Singapore. Photo: Southern Cross MaritimeBunker prices have slumped to a 10-year low in Singapore as oil prices continue to decline amid a supply glut. Prices of CST380 fuel averaged USD183 per tonne as of 10 December in Singapore, the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volume. CST380 fuel prices...
  • Indian cabinet approves USD600 million aid package for struggling shipyards
    A shipyard in Kolkata, India. Credit: PAIndian prime minister Narendra Modi's cabinet has approved a policy package for the country's struggling shipyards that includes grants of state aid above the contracted price for building all types of ships except small boats and fishing vessels. It also approved tax breaks for...
  • Sharp rise in ship sizes has La Spezia port in expansion mode
    An aerial shot showing where the new cranes are situated. Photo: LSCTLa Spezia Container Terminal in Italy is investing heavily in infrastructure to increase its handling capacity and allow the terminal to cope with the growing size of ships coming through at the north Italy gateway. "The rate of change...
  • Kaohsiung sees sluggish growth while expansion stays on track
    A plan of Kaohsiung port. Photo: TIPCUp to four container terminal operators could be handed contracts to manage and operate terminals at the new Kaohsiung 7th Container Terminal currently under development in Taiwan. Several global terminal operators responded to the tender for the project and winners will be announced during or before...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • Alert to airlines on 'unsafe' hoverboards as IATA calls for stiff penalty for shippers that mis-declare battery devices
  • Cargolux agreement with pilots in the air again as union pulls out of final talks
  • Blow for Thamesport as OPDR and MacAndrews merge their UK operations at Tilbury
  • Adidas wants to make sneakers with more robots and fewer Chinese factories
  • China's air authorities approves formation of AVIC Cargo Airlines
  • State council gives nod to Cosco-China Shipping merger
  • Lufthansa and United confirm partnership talks on creation of transatlantic cargo network

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • International Shipholding reports on streamlining
  • Marcon brokers sale of 1988-built deck barge
  • New Lake Constance ferry to have MTU gas engines
  • Wartsila to power Arctic icebreaker duo
  • Damen unveils next generation RHIB
  • The Best Passenger Ships of 2015
  • Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers to be 2016 CMA Commodore
  • European owners want shipping back in COP21 text

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • Boise Cascade renews lease with Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Diana Shipping sets charters for pair of dry bulk vessels
  • Marcon International brokers sale of Dunlap Towing US flag barge
  • Freight transportation index climbs during month of October
  • US rail freight traffic sees negative weekly total

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • No respite for the dry bulk market despite burst of demolition deals
    Continued poor earnings and deteriorating market conditions force ship owners to begin scrapping younger vessels A concealed cargo of arms and...
  • US adds shipping companies to North Korea sanctions list
    Latest move in cat and mouse game extends sanctions to further OMM companies Leading the team is the CSG...
  • Cosco and China Shipping merger plan receives Beijing approval
    New entity will be headquartered in Shanghai Inland Waterways Authority of...
  • India to declare 106 more national waterways
    Total number of national waterways will be 111
  • Long range product tanker rates lifted by robust naphtha flows to Asia
    LR2 charterers will likely see a tight position list for vessels in coming weeks Extended contracts for the...
  • Seadrill Partners wins contract extensions for two rigs
    One-year deal comes in exchange for lower day rates on current contracts Shipyards had to write down...
  • Cosco Singapore expects net loss for fourth quarter and full year
    Weakness in offshore, shipbuilding and dry cargo segments continues to weigh The Russian ports' biggest...
  • Russian seaports handled 3% more tonnes of cargo in January-November
    But containerised cargo transhipment volumes fell 15.2% for the period The Chinese company will also...
  • Chinese company to build $1.2bn deepwater terminal in Canada
    Port of Sydney, Nova Scotia, to be made ready for ultra large boxships

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • Retailers' post-holiday hopes drive Long Beach import rebound
  • Owner-operators to challenge electronic logging mandate
  • Virginia port says still on track for record year despite November traffic drop
  • Shipping industry calls for IMO to regulate shipping emissions
  • US Congress passes sweeping rail reform bill
  • Largest US trucking lobby hails electronic logging rule
  • NY-NJ terminal to start truck appointments in January
  • US releases electronic truck driver log mandate
  • Air cargo market forecast to stay subdued in 2016
  • India's Shreyas sets up joint venture with Japan's Suzue Corp.
  • FMC's Doyle: Initial PierPass review shows no red flags, continues
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger gets the go ahead from Beijing
  • Kaohsiung may select multiple operators for new container terminals
  • La Spezia port targets Italy bound cargo from Asia
  • Industry FAQs tackle shipper verified weight concerns

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • Eidesvik charters three
    The Oslo-listed offshore supply vessel operators announces charters for December.
  • ISH says divestment plan on track
    The US-based diversified ship owner says plans to exit dry bulk market continue.
  • Engh out as CIT shipping boss
    Veteran banker led New York bank's charge into 'counter cyclical' maritime play since 2013.
  • US container volume to be 'stable' in 2016
    A report from Moody's Investor Service says year-on-year growth to moderate, but still show gain.
  • Fitch downgrades shipping
    Credit ratings agency says tough times for dry and container owners will continue into 2016.
  • CMA hat passes from captain to consolidator
    Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers to wear famous headgear for CMA 2016.
  • ICS supports extra CO2 reduction measures
    Global shipping body pledges to take part in shipping emission reductions regardless of Paris outcome.
  • North Sea investment drops
    Offshore spending falls $3bn this year in Norway, while UK figure also declining fast.
  • Vale sells four VLOCs
    Brazilian miner seals deal with China's ICBC and others to offload quartet of giant bulkers.
  • GSL on the lookout after scrap sale
    New York-listed owner confirms disposal of vintage vessel as it eyes up counter-cyclical buys.
  • Countdown to merger of Chinese titans
    Cosco and China Shipping could reveal plan to combine box operations this week, report says.
  • Supplier wins over OW
    A UAE court has ruled in favour of paying a physical bunker supplier - not OW Bunker
  • Maersk continues renewal with MR sale
    Danish owner set to secure firm price for the last of its 1990s built medium range tankers.
  • Lines combine at Tilbury
    CMA CGM-owned MacAndrews and OPDR join forces at London port to make it biggest European group hub.
  • Tebbe leaving Auerbach
    German MPP owner's founding partner leaving to travel the world as co-founder Lucius Bunk takes sole charge.
  • Braathen boosts Western Bulk stake
    Investment sees shipping family vehicle Ojada become second largest stakeholder in bulker owner.
  • Delays to hurt Austal
    Australian shipbuilder says slow progress on one project will result in smaller profit for 2016.
  • SW Shipping scraps bulker
    South Korean owner sells 1990-built ship into India for $2.8m.
  • Svitzer wins Ichthys work
    Tug group signs 10-year deal to serve multi-billion dollar Australian LNG project.
  • TUI takes Hapag hit
    German tourism group logs impairment charge from compatriot's IPO but still books strong results.
  • ISU warns Tsavliris Salvage over conduct
    Longstanding executive committee member Andreas Tsavliris resigns after trade body supports complaint by rival Five Oceans Salvage.
  • Venezuelan tanker queue eases
    PDVSA settles invoices to cut backlog of ships waiting to discharge in five ports.
  • Nyborg elected to Odfjell board
    Danish executive joins at a time of change for the Norwegian tanker owner.
  • "Minor damage" after clash
    Nordic Hamburg says cause of frigate's collision with its boxship not yet known.
  • Subsea 7 buys more bonds
    Oslo-listed offshore owner spends another $15m on redeeming $700m 2012 issue.
  • Piracy in Southeast Asia hits year low
    Only seven incidents reported in November, with marked improvement in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
  • US Navy extends Maersk deal
    Danish giants' long-term tanker charter deal with military is set to run a little longer.
  • Capital Product payout 'safe' amid recharters
    Deutsche Bank analyst not worried by end of containership contracts.
  • Chevron reveals deep cuts in 2016 spend
    California energy giant trims budget by 24% amid grim oil price outlook.
  • Indonesia offshore spending cut
    Protracted pressure on global oil prices is the main cause for the lower capital investment.
  • Teekay group parent adds to energy bench
    New York-listed tanker and offshore vessel owner names new members of board of directors.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • Shipping removed from COP21 climate change agreement
  • Echo sounds off on Uber, Command integration and Coyote
  • CSX Corp jumping to Nasdaq
  • Chengdu-Lodz train sees increased cargo volumes
  • COSCO, China Shipping merger deal nears completion
  • FMSCA to require electronic logging devices for all commercial trucks
  • CP willing to take NS offer directly to shareholders
  • Final cargo push on St. Lawrence Seaway before winter closure
  • Executive Moves: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Intelligrated
  • United, Lufthansa to establish cargo partnership

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2015
  • European shipowners call for Paris agreement to reintroduce shipping
    Efforts at IMO and EU level 'can only be bolstered by a clear signal' from Paris outcome says ECSA.
  • Sulphur claims 'almost zero' since new 0.10% ECA limit
    Formal Notes of Protest by owners to flag state do not always translate into sulphur disputes, supplier says.
  • ICS: No mention in Paris deal won't stop GHG efforts
    Says it won't 'inhibit the aspirations of governments' for IMO to take further action.
  • Key objection remaining to liquidation plan of OW US entities
    US Trustee objects to element described as a lynchpin 'without which the cases would devolve into endless litigation'.
  • Crude futures weaken to multi-year lows despite US stock draw
    NYMEX January crude settled 35 cents lower at $37.16/b. ICE January Brent settled down 15 cents at $40.11/b.

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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
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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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