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December 15, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese navy carries out more drills in disputed areas of South China Sea
  • CMA CGM levies US$150/TEU rate hike from Asia to the Comoros January 1
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port to raise capacity to 2.5 million TEU by 2017
  • Canadian Pacific train derails in Edmonton, spills Styrene into a ditch
  • With MSC and OOCL direct calls, Gothenburg's assets accumulate rapidly
  • Port of Virginia surpasses 200,000 TEU for ninth consecutive month
  • Australian eco-protesters chain selves to coal loaders to block exports
  • CN pledges US$5 million to assist Syrian refugees resettling in Canada
  • Crowley adds 400 reefer boxes to fleet to be ready for current season
  • Cathay, Dragonair November air cargo volume falls 3pc to 160,120 tonnes
  • KL airport unsure if Swift isn't pulling a fast one in claiming three 747s
  • Pudong's PACTL posts 6,82pc gain to 1,458,263 tonnes in first 11 months
  • IATA upwardly revises airlines profit 5.1 per cent for 2016
  • Air China commences Beijing-Auckland service with Airbus A330-200
  • Frankfurt cargo volume hurt by November Lufthansa strike, falls 3.6pc

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Box spot rates soar
  • COSCON & CSCL to commence business integration at beginning of 2016
  • G6 Alliance to operate its service structure as aligned through 2016
  • GAC celebrates 30 years in India
  • India Cold Chain Show 2015 opens tomorrow
  • MSC announces service changes between Asia & Latin America
  • Salalah announces new service calls
  • TCC & University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering develop new method to cut emissions from merchant ships
  • APM Terminals Pipavav acquires three highly advanced cranes from China as part of expansion plan
  • CCCI requests Gadkari to restore 'sub-lease' clause in Land Use Policy for Major Ports
  • HDPEL plans JV to avoid disinvestment
  • Port of Antwerp set for 200 mt in 2015
  • Govt may allot 10 pc in road projects to farmers
  • INR plunges below 67 level on heavy dollar demand
  • Overseas investors eyeing Indian warehouses
  • Free market shuts down when the law overextends

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Is it really greener?
  • New transportation infrastructure director in USA
  • Last flight of Air France "jumbo jet"
  • From Prangl with love
  • Finnlines' Voionmaa takes FSA chair
  • Largest private fleet of CNG semitrucks in USA
  • THY introducing Indian Ocean islands service
  • Port of Emmelsum no longer unplugged
  • More contributions to a cleaner environment
  • Big shoes to fill at HHLA
  • Take a glimpse into the future in Singapore
  • Gulf Air launches two new Pakistan destinations
  • Narrow Aisle spreading out to Middle East
  • MacAndrews and OPDR calling Tilbury
  • Freight load decreased in Russia
  • Duisport's traffic management system to start in 2016
  • Royal Jordanian flourishing again in Far East
  • Singpost's top string-puller to leave
  • Merger mission almost accomplished
  • Eurotunnel back to normal?
  • Largest ever aircraft lands at Antarctic airport
  • Busy days for Network Rail workers

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Qatar's Halul Offshore culls two anchor handlers ordered at India's L&T yard
    India's L&T Shipbuilding Ltd, the shipbuilding unit of Larsen & Toubro Ltd, is saddled with two anchor handlers after Qatar's Halul Offshore Services Company W.L.L cancelled the contract. The two anchor handling, towing, supply and standby vessels with a bollard pull of 150 metric tonnes each were part of a...
  • Commentary: China's resolve in addressing port and ship emissions
    Ship smoke. Credit: HasenpuschChina finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel...
  • China demonstrates resolve to address port and shipping emissions
    China finally bit the bullet and issued national rules to curb emissions from ships at its main port areas. The new rules require ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Bay rim to use fuel with a sulphur...
  • Dolphin Group in bankruptcy petition after restructuring efforts fail
    Polar Duke, operated by Dolphin Geophysical. Credit: FolofliteDolphin Group, the listed Norwegian owner of seven seismic survey vessels, has decided to file for bankruptcy after efforts to restructure the company's business and finances had failed. The company said it had explored numerous alternatives with a view to reach an agreement with...
  • Ocean Signal-Backed Lizzy Foreman Highlights Importance of Safety Devices after Mini Transat Success
    Sponsored by Ocean Signal, solo sailor Lizzy Foreman has highlighted the importance of safety equipment for all mariners following a successful debut in this year's Mini Transat Iles de Guadeloupe. The 25-year-old, who finished as the first female and the first Briton overall in the Series class and in 31st place...
  • Japan yard orders surge in November
    A shipyard in Japan. Photo: Japan Ship Exporters AssociationOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 223% in November as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organisation's new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association show that its member shipyards received...
  • Icon Offshore secures USD5.1 million contract
    Malaysia-listed Icon Offshore has secured a MYR22.1 million (USD5.1 million) contract from an oil major amid the market down-cycle. Under the contract, the offshore services provider will supply one utility tug vessel through its wholly owned subsidiary, Icon Offshore group. The duration of the contract will last for three years with...
  • NOL sale to cushion impact of COSCO-China Shipping merger on Westports
    Port Kelang, Malaysia. Credit: AffeldtThe impact of the impending merger between Chinese state-owned shipping giants COSCO and China Shipping on Malaysia's Westports would be cushioned by CMA CGM's planned buyout of Neptune Orient Lines, CIMB Securities has opined. On 7 December 2015, French line CMA CGM announced its plan to purchase...
  • Indian police arrests Indonesian captain for alleged oil smuggling
    The Indian police has arrested a captain of a cargo ship off Mumbai, India, for alleged illegal bunkering transfer and sales. Shamshul Bakhri, an Indonesian captain of cargo vessel Kresh Jade, was singled out by the police for his involvement in an alleged fuel oil-smuggling racket operating off Mumbai. According to the...
  • CSCL to exit containers as China Cosco takes over box trade
    HONG KONG - China Shipping Container Lines will exit the container trade under a the merged and reorganised China Cosco Shipping Group, selling its box business to Cosco in a move that raises questions about the carrier's continued participation in the O3 Alliance it shares with CMA CGM and UASC.CSCL...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Merger with Cosco would mean an exit from container shipping sector for China Shipping
  • IATA and FIATA air cargo deal finally ready for take-off, but CASS still a sticking point
  • A day at 'the gulag': what it's like to work at Sports Direct's warehouse
  • Collaboration the only viable way to protect the pharma supply chain, warns GSK
  • The fate of America's iconic 747 jet is in hands of Moscow firm
  • Buffett's BNSF may outbid CP's offer for Norfolk Southern

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Austal to build two more Cape Class patrol vessels
  • Transpetro cancels two LPG newbuilds at Vard Promar
  • Morocco orders five 60 knot Damen Interceptors
  • Detyens Shipyards take delivery of new floating dry dock
  • IMO pledges to continue work on GHG emissions
  • Blount Boats building Chicago tour boat
  • First 18,000 TEU box ship is on its way to U.S.A.
  • Germany's first LNG fueled newbuild makes maiden voyage
  • NASSCO launches first SEA-Vista ECO tanker
  • Two indicted in "magic pipe" case
  • Shipping not in COP21 agreement: Now what?

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Coast Guard port captains close Pacific Northwest maritime entrances
  • Chinese container lines plan to consolidate assets
  • CMA CGM adding service covering Med/Gulf/Ecuador
  • DOT emergency funds set for Oregon, Washington road repairs
  • G6 Alliance services not affected by deal for Neptune Orient Lines

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • VLCC spot earnings dip but remain above $100,000 per day
    Fall reflects end-December loading schedule, but start of January schedule should inject new vigour into market
  • Port of Salalah opens new general cargo and liquid bulk terminal
    New facility adds 20m tonnes of dry cargo and 6m tonnes of liquid bulk cargo annual handling capacity
  • Teekay Tankers sets new dividend policy
    Declared dividend for fourth quarter of 2015 to increase four times to $0.12 per share
  • Reederei Buss secures partnership lifeline with Liberty One
    Fleet of 33 to come under control of Dietrich Schulz
  • Pressure still on for shipping to curb CO2
  • Investors lack faith in Cosco and China Shipping merger
    China Cosco leads the share price fall with big challenges in its box shipping business
  • More liner redundancies likely, says SeaIntel
    Latest study concludes there is room for 33,000 job losses if carriers follow Maersk Line's lead
  • Pre-Christmas activity likely to inspire handysize market
    Pacific markets see renewed strength though other trades remain weak
  • Shipper leaders question US container weight check guidelines
    US Coast Guard does not understand complexity of the supply chain, says AgTC's Friedmann
  • Global operator lined up for new Canadian container terminal
    Talks underway with numerous suitors, says project's chief executive
  • German flag decline is existential threat, VDR argues
    Shrinking fleet will hit entire maritime cluster, says Hartmann
  • Dolphin files for bankruptcy
    Board unanimously agrees there is no basis for continued operation
  • Trade unions reject proposal from Rotterdam port authorities and employers
    Industrial action commenced Friday after recent disagreement
  • Clipper Group picks Peter Norborg as chief executive
    Mr Norborg to start work on April 1, 2016
  • Petrobras unit cancels gas carrier contracts with Vard
    Ships are final two of series of eight LPG carriers worth $536m
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping firms up orders for four VLCCs
    CMES will finance the orders via loans as well as its own funds
  • Port of Antwerp signs twinning pact with Guangzhou
    Agreement to let both parties explore more commercial ventures
  • US Coast Guard shuts Pacific Northwest ports on rough sea conditions
    Storm debris in waterways poses danger to marine transportation
  • Time charter rates for bulkers fall to near record lows
    Weak sentiment for year ahead as most owners shy away from period deals
  • Port of Houston Authority sets new record for container traffic handled
    Port's container traffic surpasses the 2m teu mark for first time
  • Cruising going east
    Chinese shipyards are staring at huge gaps in their orderbooks. A deal with Cantieri and Carnival could see them moving into passengerships

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • FMC collects $334,000 in fines from seven firms
  • Antwerp to tap 'Belt and Road' initiative via pact with Guangzhou port
  • Volume decline at Russia's Baltic ports slows
  • US ports eye more automation as discharges from large vessels intensify
  • Shippers' guide to the container weight mandate
  • Shipping industry divided over Paris climate accord
  • ODFL expands LTL trucking footprint in St. Louis, Midwest
  • Maritime mergers seen as unlikely to spur more carrier consolidation
  • Baltimore gets EPA funds to replace older trucks
  • Volume rockets at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port
  • Liner mergers to impact Westports transshipment
  • Mega-ship era hits the trans-Pacific trade

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • Watchdog finds MarAd policies deficient
    DOT inspector says agency has carried out changes but risk mitigation documentation lacking.
  • New York shares slip as energy slumps
    Teekay Offshore, Pyxis Tankers and ISH lose more than 10% despite broader market rise.
  • Ocean Rig debt gets cut
    The George Economou-led drillship operator sees another Moody's downgrade.
  • Economou lends to DryShips
    The New York-listed company takes step to avoid delisting, with reverse split eyed.
  • Taiwan Navigation edges up Q3 profit
    Taiwanese bulker owner ups earnings as operating costs fall.
  • Passenger lost from Saga cruiseship
    70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays.
  • Norwegian joins Nasdaq-100 stock index
    Cruiseship owner placed on list of New York exchange's largest non-financial stocks.
  • Icon utility boat in long-term contract
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner scores deal to support production and well services.
  • US rig count loses two offshore units
    Just 23 offshore drilling rigs now in operation in the US Gulf market, Baker Hughes says.
  • Saga passenger thought to have gone overboard
    70-year-old woman went missing on journey from UK to the Caribbean for the holidays.
  • Strike looms over Rotterdam
    Dutch port faces industrial action early in the New Year as workers react to automation plans.
  • Boxes overboard
    US line Matson investigating how it lost 12 containers from vessel off California.
  • Teekay Tankers boosts dividend and nets loan
    Kevin Mackay-led owner reveals switch to floating payout and arrival of major refinancing package.
  • Safargo inks tanker double
    Singapore bulker owner linked to move into bitumen shipping with deal at Huangpu Wenchong.
  • CMA CGM adds service
    French owner launches new international route to carry Ecuadorian bananas.
  • Anchor-handler earnings hit year-high
    Owners securing $130,000 per day for rig moves as North Sea spot fleet approaches sell-out.
  • Paris agreement controversy
    Newly signed climate deal welcomed by ICS but NGOs wary of absence of shipping from final text.
  • ABG Shipyard deal "off"
    Attempt to sell loss-making Indian yard to Abu Dhabi investor reportedly fails.
  • Trafigura boosts dry business
    Giant trader and shipowner makes a profit from bulkers through index-linking of time-chartered fleet.
  • Cheniere CEO exits
    Market abuzz with what board changes will mean for pioneering US exporter.
  • Silver lining amid bulker market blues
    Martin Stopford questions if today's depressed market offers another "magic moment" for buying bulkers.
  • Talks failure hits HMM
    Owner's share price drops 14% after negotiations with North Korea end without restoring tourism to Mount Kumgang.
  • DSME HQ deal "fails"
    Report claims Mirae fund has not raised the $151m needed to buy Korean shipbuilder's head office.
  • Should investors take a peek at products?
    Morgan Stanley says gap between products tanker rates and stock prices is worth exploring.
  • Dolphin Group files
    Seismic vessel operator to seek bankruptcy protection after talks with stakeholders fail.
  • CIMC share shifts pockets
    Ownership of China International Marine Containers to change after giant Chinese merger.
  • Ren slams state support of shipbuilders
    Yangzijiang boss critical of bailouts as his yard eyes partnerships to crack the LNG market.
  • Cosco, CSG shares hammered
    CCHC and CSCL see a quarter wiped off their value after merger announcement; tanker owner CSDC prospers however.
  • "Asset restructuring" ahead
    Cosco and CSG look for economies of scale as more details of merger are released.
  • Indian yards call for support
    Recently announced government subsidies may not be enough to help firms compete globally, say experts.
  • Transpetro cans LPG newbuilding duo
    Brazilian oil major's tanker arm looks to walk away from delayed orders, but may face compensation claim.
  • VDR voices German fleet concerns
    Trade body says further decline in size of merchant fleet poses threat to Germany as a maritime location.
  • Oceanfleet chief charged
    Engineers formally charged in Greek open-hatch bulker 'magic pipe' polution case.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • House passes Customs reauthorization bill
  • IMO welcomes COP21 agreement to control global warming
  • BlueWater Reporting Carrier Report: APL sale rumors turn to reality
  • Port of Salalah inaugurates new cargo terminal
  • Airport cargo volumes see sluggish growth in October
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • IATA: 'Subdued' air cargo demand to continue in 2016
  • Two ship engineers indicted for illegal oil discharges
  • HKIA reports 3.1% decline in November cargo throughput
  • COSCO, China Shipping merger would see CSCL exit container trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2015
  • ICE Brent closes nearly flat after testing 2008-09 crisis lows
    ICE January Brent settled 1 cent lower at $37.92/b. NYMEX January crude settled 69 cents higher at $36.31/b.
  • IMO to press ahead with scheme to monitor bunker consumption
    UN agency welcomes the Paris climate change accord.
  • Strike threat hangs over Rotterdam
    Dispute rooted in Job fears and automation plans.
  • Crude oil prices resume their fall
    'Absolutely no chance' that Iran will limit its output.
  • OW ship arrest dispute resolved
    Physical supplier had been paid but ship operator settles with bank.
  • Paris deal a 'disappointment' to some, admits ICS
    But International Chamber of Shipping welcomes the agreement and predicts that IMO member states will deliver CO2 cuts.
  • LNG-fuelled ferry makes debut
    Ship will operate in environmentally sensitive area in North Sea.
  • Singapore November bunker fuel sales rise 9.5% on month to 3.98 million mt
    No recorded sales of 180 CST LSFO or 500 CST LSFO in November, says MPA data.
  • Cockett Marine Oil executive changes portfolio
    Cem Saral starts new role as Group Chief Operating Officer.
  • ECA Watch: What's the score?
    Developments have not been quite as predicted with regards to prices, compliance, fuel quality or the attractiveness of alternatives to MGO.

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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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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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