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November 17, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Mothballed containership fleet surpasses 1m TEU mark
  • South Korea's KMTC reviews fleet structure ahead of hard times in intra-Asia trade
  • Eleven major international port operators bid for Panama Canal's Port of Corozal
  • Panama expansion unlikely to bring boom in transshipments: port analyst says
  • Subic's NCT2 marks a milestone by taking delivery of 100,000th TEU
  • FTA repeats call for better protection for truckers before some die in Calais
  • Shanghai's new cool-chain centre starts trial operation
  • Wal-Mart steps up pressure on suppliers to cut prices
  • Chinese demand for UK products boost value of British exports via Heathrow
  • SDV expands presence Thailand with new logistics centre
  • Forwarders hit by airfreight backlogs at key China airports, including Hong Kong
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines delivers race cars for Macau Grand Prix
  • Lion City's aviation community raises US$176,000 for charity

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • "K" Line establishes "K" Line Shipping & Logistics LLC in Dubai with Sharaf Group
  • APM Terminals announces multi-purpose terminal JV at Qingdao port
  • Asia-Northern Europe spot rates continue to fall
  • CKYHE Alliance implementing service adjustment
  • CMA CGM announces service upgrade in New Zealand
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers third consecutive profitable quarter
  • India & Bangladesh sign Standard Operating Procedure to operationalise agreement on coastal shipping
  • Philips & Maersk Line commit to cut 20 pc CO2 for every Philips container moved
  • Small shipping cos seen facing bankruptcy & consolidation due to Chinese slowdown
  • TT Club champions operational best practice to improve US intermodal efficiency
  • Guargum exports to China likely to be hit
  • Steel imports increase 34 pc in Oct. despite safeguard duty
  • Any hike in rates at Cochin Port to hit business, say shippers
  • Fresh alternative likely to scrap TAMP
  • Rlys & Odisha sign MoU to develop rail infra
  • Agricultural exports shrink more than 20 pc in H1 2015
  • Between Onions & Fighter Jets

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Construction of Tampere tunnel going ahead
  • Fresh talent for Tachofresh
  • KLM welcomes first Dreamliner
  • Prizes for Dublin and Guadeloupe
  • New tractors for the new year
  • Newbuild comes out fighting
  • Airbus nets major order from TAP
  • VBW president re-elected
  • Another member for VTL network
  • Direct connection raises rail efficiency
  • Even more ships on ice
  • More freight at world's biggest cargo airport
  • Staking a claim in Turkey
  • Sweeping changes at Singpost
  • New rail services between Poland and Germany
  • Doubling the butterfly

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Cavotec wins port equipment orders worth more than EUR 9 million
    Global engineering group Cavotec has won five separate orders with a combined value of more than EUR 9 million for some of its key innovative technologies, including the Group's MoorMasterTM automated mooring system and the new Automatic Plug-in System (APS), highlighting the strength and diversity of Cavotec's portfolio. "These orders demonstrate...
  • New Joint Venture Agreement Established for Jasper Ocean Terminal
    November 16, 2015 - Today the Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the Jasper Ocean Terminal (JOT), which will be jointly owned and operated by both port authorities. "Whether...
  • ECDIS Ltd: Delivering a Full Spectrum of Deck and Navigation Courses
    With the introduction and approval of the new Instructor Training IMO course, ECDIS Ltd now offers one of the most extensive training portfolios across the Deck and Navigation spectrum. Whiteley, Hampshire September 2015 ECDIS Ltd is the only private training academy to offer 30 different courses, covering so much more than just...
  • Icarus flies too close to the sun
    For the past couple of years, dredging conferences have included at least one paper on how infrastructure investors should prepare for the surge of mega container ships. The main driver of this initiative has been Danish carrier Maersk, which has pushed the capacity of its vessels beyond 11,000 TEU to...
  • Steelmakers in China's grip
    last week a 45-year-old man died after falling from his apartment in London. He was the head of a British steel manufacturer that has struggled to compete against a tide of imported steel. The business is in administration, with 450 employees already laid off and the future of 1,200 others...
  • German ports lose more market share
    Containers at the port of Hamburg. Credit: PAHamburg and Bremerhaven continue to lose business within the North European range to their western competitors Rotterdam and Antwerp. General cargo and particularly container throughput continued to drop substantially during the third quarter in Hamburg, according to fresh data released by port marketing...
  • Incheon 2015 throughput lower than expected but port on track to open new terminal in 1Q16
    Incheon, South Korea. Credit: PAThroughput at the Port of Incheon in South Korea will be lower than expected in 2015 as a result of weak demand from Europe. The port expects to book throughput of less than 2.36 million teu this year, short of its original target of 2.6 million...
  • Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company looks to expand dry bulk
    The cargoes are to be delivered to several ports, including Santos, pictured here. Credit: CodespAbu Dhabi National Tanker Company (ADNATCO) is inviting bulker operators to tender for a contract of affreightment to ship granular sulphur in 2016. The initial contract would be for 10 cargoes from January to August 2016, with...
  • Korea's KAMCO launches new ship finance scheme
    The ship financing unit of South Korean finance house Korea Asset Management Corporation has introduced a new USD85.7 million ship financing scheme. KAMCO Ship Investment Management Corporation, in collaboration with Bank of Tokyo unit BOT Leasing and Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, Shinhan Bank, Woori Bank and four shipping companies, including Sammok...
  • Avance Gas in USD million bid for Aurora LPG, seen too low
    Avance Gas Holding, the Oslo based VLGC owner has launched a NOK1.73 billion (USD200 million) to acquire Aurora LPG, another VLGC carrier owner headquartered in Norway, but the Aurora chairman has dismissed the bid as too low, a view shared by two shipping analysts. Avance Gas offers an exchange of shares,...
  • Dry bulk slump pushes Uni-Asia to loss in 3Q15
    Uni-Asia CEO Michio TanamotoThe deepening dry bulk slump saw Singapore-listed shipowner Uni-Asia Holdings (Uni-Asia) record a loss of USD1.1 million for the third quarter, compared with a profit of USD0.25 million in the same three month period last year. Despite the loss, Uni-Asia's revenue improved by 5% year-on-year to USD17.9 million...
  • New round of China shipping mergers on the cards
    A VLCC owned by a Sinotrans subsidiary. Credit: PAAs if a merger between Cosco and China Shipping was not complicated enough, this weekend brought news that China Merchants Group and Sinotrans-CSC Holdings could be busy with their own round of merger talks. The rumour has been around for a few...
  • Sembcorp Marine sets record in number of cruise ship repairs
    Pacific Eden was formerly known as Statendam, pictured here. Credit: HasenpuschSingapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine said that it has repaired 12 cruise ships this year with the completion of upgrades on Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria at its Admiralty Yard on 16 November. "2015 has been a busy year for...
  • Busan expects 5% growth in throughput as new port brings more transhipment business
    Busan port. Credit: Joachim AffeldtThe Busan Port Authority (BPA) expects 2015 container throughput to grow by around 5% that if realised would see total full-year throughput volume rise to more than 19.6 million teu. September throughput of 1.6 million teu was up 5.1% year on year. Throughput for the first nine...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Cargo crime on Europe's roads soars - 'gangs will now go after anything', says TAPA
  • Analysis: Deutsche Post DHL - staying optimistic for 2016, but caution advised
  • Bullish ICG snaps up containerships on its Eucon feeder services
  • Japan's ANA to convert passenger jets to expand air freight business
  • Quiet US ports spark slowdown fears as imports fall
  • Someone will be killed in 'lawless' Calais, UK hauliers warn

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • El Faro search mission ends without finding VDR
  • Conrad Shipyards bolsters backlog with new orders
  • Environmental Awards honor 1,601 ships
  • GulfMark Offshore files $250 million shelf registration
  • Damen nets order for cost saving fish farm concept
  • Gibdock wins series order for scrubber retrofits
  • New York Governor vetoes proposed LNG port

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Auto vessel loses steering grounds in Columbia River
  • Diana Shipping takes delivery of Capesize vessel SEATTLE
  • Alaska Airlines adding flights from Seattle to Charleston
  • Port of Olympia postponing New Market planning meeting
  • Bunge Limited taps Borg as human resources boss

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • VLCC earnings slide $5,000 over the week as December dates yet to kick-off
    With only four November cargoes remaining, further softening expected in coming days
  • Cosco receives debt financing from China Development Bank
    The $3.1bn financing package will invest in a wide range of financial products
  • Hamburg down on China and Russia woes
    Rise in dry bulk fails to counter falling box volumes
  • Ports of Auckland to shrink its footprint
    Port to sell off Onehunga for public use due to draft limitations
  • Swiber reports net profit despite lacklustre offshore industry
    Stronger contributions from Latin America and cost control measures boosted earnings
  • Avance Gas moves to buy Aurora LPG
    Having previously tried to buy Aurora in hostile bid, Avance strikes again with exchange offer, spurring consolidation in LPG shipping
  • Sinotrans & CSC subsidiaries reveal parent plans reorganisation
    Merger between China Merchants Group and Sinotrans looks another step closer
  • Wallem sets up crewing agency in Shenzhen, China
    First foreign company to fully own a crewing agency in the country
  • Singapore handled 16% fewer containers in October
    Box throughput at Singapore port falls in first 10 months of 2015
  • Maersk Container Industry's new $200m Chile factory delivers first reefer containers
    Maersk Line and CMA CGM place new reefer orders
  • Sembcorp Marine finishes Carnival unit cruiseships upgrade
    Group has repaired, upgraded or refurbished a total of 12 cruise vessels this year
  • Thoresen Shipping posts profit amid tough dry bulk markets
    South American agricultural trade supported dry bulk player
  • Bulk carrier detained in Singapore
    Marshall Islands-registered vessel owned by Maritime Equity Management
  • Low rates on high seas prompt Maersk unit to rationalise network
    Port coverage improves amid rationalisation efforts, says MCC chief executive Tim Wickmann
  • The next generation
    And the award goes to... the port best able to cultivate awareness among young people as to their work and worth and at the same time educating its potential workforce

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • 'De-stocking' delayed as US retail inventories pile up
    Piles of warehoused goods don't seem to be shrinking that fast, despite the much ballyhooed destocking of U.S. inventory. Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Nov. 13 show U.S. total inventories, both total inventories and retail stocks, rose in September from August. That could mean lower than expected U.S. freight...
  • Planned Georgia-South Carolina container terminal moves forward
    An artist's rendering of the Jasper Ocean Terminal. Credit: Moffatt & NicholThe development of Jasper Ocean Terminal made some headway Monday after the Georgia and South Carolina port authorities agreed to a framework for the long-discussed but still unrealized marine terminal on the the states' shared border. The agreement governs the...
  • Star Wars mania to send US toy imports into hyperdrive
    A remote-controlled BB-8 droid. Credit: StarWars.comLike Yoda using the force to lift an X-Wing from the swamp of Dagobah, U.S. demand for Star Wars toys from action figures to lightsabers is forecast to help raise total containerized toy imports 10.9 percent year-over-year, according to JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno. With...
  • Amazon's competitive advantage tied to fulfillment operations
    Jon DeCesareHave you ever wondered how Amazon consistently delivers on its promise to ship your products correctly and have them arrive on a specific day or even earlier? Unlike past advances in retail operations - the emergence of the supermarket in the mid-20th century, say, or the more recent rise...
  • Savannah container volume growth returning to 'normal levels'
    Container volume at the port of Savannah, Georgia, rose just 3 percent year-over-year in October, a sign that the torrid pace of year-over-year growth seen earlier this year and in the last half of 2014 is now moderating as shippers return to the U.S. West Coast. Trade patterns are returning to...
  • US truckload capacity rises to 2008 level, JOC index shows
    Trucking companies may be short drivers, but there is no shortage of trucks in the U.S. An influx of new Class 8 tractors pushed the JOC Truckload Capacity Index up 1.3 percentage points to 90.4 in the third quarter, the first index reading above 90 since the end of 2008. The number...
  • Michelin holiday campaign celebrates America's commercial drivers
    GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 12, 2015 - As Americans enjoy the food, gifts and get-togethers that are the hallmarks of the holiday season, Michelin invites everyone to take a moment and salute the season's unsung heroes, commercial drivers. These are the people who spend countless hours on the road and in...
  • Busan expects growth despite China slowdown
    The Busan Port Authority expects 2015 container throughput to grow by around 5 percent, in which case total full-year throughput volume would rise to more than 19.6 million 20-foot-equivalent units. September's throughput rose 5.1 percent year-over-year to 1.6 million TEUs. Throughput for the first nine months of 2015 was up 5...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Georgia ports see gains
    The US state's port authority reports growth at its Savannah and Brunswick ports.
  • Claims against Nova Star ferry mounting
    Bareboat charterer Nova Star Cruises facing nearly $2.18m in claims in US arrest case.
  • Conrad Q3 results halved from year ago
    The Jones Act shipbuilder sees results drop as newbuild and repair revenue drop.
  • Fuel removed from grounded Los Llanitos
    Mexican authorities continue efforts to remove wreck of bulker pinned to rocks.
  • Prospectus approved for Frontline merger
    Financial Supervisory Authority gives OK for documentation for deal with Frontline 2012.
  • Petrobras gives SBM Offshore formal invite
    Awards on Sepia and Libra FPSO tenders are contingent on Operation Car Wash settlement.
  • DNB cuts Safe Bulkers
    Bank places sell rating on bulker owner given connection between stock and asset prices.
  • Excelerate swaps regas ships off Argentina
    Expedient replaces Exemplar at Escobar amid inspections off coast of South America.
  • Gulf of Mexico adds to deepwater rig count
    US drilling unit count declines by one but Baker Hughes records uptick in deepwater.
  • PCTC loses steering and runs aground in US
    Gram Car Carriers vessel towed to Portland after ending up on Columbia River beach.
  • Oceanteam orders duo
    Norwegian owner adds FSVs as Q3 turns negative on fleet revaluation.
  • Aurora board knocks back Avance offer
    Leiv Askvig says bid is short of board's valuation as hostile takeover situation develops.
  • Cosco in $3.14bn deal
    Chinese group's shipyard teams up with China Development Bank on new financing.
  • Damen wins double order
    Froy Vest of Norway signs contract with Dutch yard for workboat and pontoon.
  • SPP to be sold off
    Bank-controlled Korean tanker builder's three yards to be auctioned by creditors.
  • Products tanker rates tipped for 2015 peak
    Spot rates expected to pass summer highs as refineries return to work, boosting seasonal demand.
  • Reefer crew released
    Nigerian pirates free four men kidnapped from Russian cargoship last month.
  • Anek back to black
    Greek ferry owner posts strong operational result for the third quarter.
  • US okays Daiichi bankruptcy
    Court agrees to protect Japanese owner's US-based assets from creditors.
  • Hanjin Shipping cut
    KTC downgrades Korean owner's rating on the back of weak freight rates.
  • Hamburg hurt by Russia
    German port records lower volumes between January and September; projects Russian recovery next year.
  • AHTS rates jump
    Lay-ups finally having an effect as Rem vessel fixes at nearly $39,000 per day.
  • HHI's orders drop
    South Korean shipbuilder says new deals fell by more than 20% between January and October.
  • Worse to come for DSME?
    Accounting report said to show likely loss of $5.6bn for Korean yard in 2015.
  • Ferry sinks off Indonesia
    Dozens feared dead after passenger vessel capsizes off Surabaya.
  • Christian Andersen explains Aurora bid
    Avance Gas president explains hot spot market and status of newbuildings led to offer being tabled now.
  • Top Ships not the buyer of Torm tankers
    Evangelos Pistiolis says rumours of double purchase from Danish owner are off the mark.
  • Ningbo Ocean books feeder containerships
    Ningbo Port's shipping division continues to build up small containership fleet with more orders.
  • Sales boost Navig8 Product Tankers
    Nicolas Busch-led company looks to have made $7m on each of the LR2s sold to Scorpio Tankers in May.
  • Swiber back in black
    Strong contributions from Latin American and new projects in South Asia boost OSV operator.
  • Dae Sun books more feeder boxships
    South Korean shipbuilder finally ties-up newbuilding deal with Taiwan owner TVL.
  • GulfMark Offshore stacks the shelf
    Hard pressed US offshore vessel operator looks to shareholders to bolster war chest.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Short-term transportation authorization expires Friday
  • CMA CGM, subsidiaries join Hanjin's intra-Asia KPI loop
  • Environmental groups find 114 U.S. freight railway bridges potentially deficient

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
  • Platts Survey: OPEC pumps 31.08 million b/d in October
    Down 120,000 b/d from September.
  • ECA region operator has 'best quarter ever'
    Fuel cost savings due to investments in scrubbers and fleet efficiency have paid off.
  • Low bunker prices eroding comeptitive advantage of newbuilds
    'The issue of scrappage is not such a big one when the oil price is lower.'
  • Gibraltar yard in 'sizeable' scrubber contract
    Five vessels being retrofitted with abatement technology.
  • Judge visits bunker tanker as case against Monjasa proceeds
    Nigerian court officials taken aboard the Anuket Emerald.
  • DFDS 'well underway' to meet MRV requirements
    Company already records fuel consumption on vessels equipped with scrubbers.
  • EU study: NOx emissions down due to slow steaming
    Emissions down by 12% compared to 2008 as vessels cut speed by 30%.
  • New Team Leader and Trading Manager at Dan-Bunkering
    Grace Ong is based at the company's Singapore office.
  • APT completes shipboard trial of fuel oil emulsion technology
    Indicates a minimum 3% decrease in specific fuel consumption.
  • Ferries get to grips with fuel monitoring
    Interferry forms group to make propsosals to Brussels.
  • Cockett wants arrested vessel sold at auction
    Bunker supplier seeking more than $1 million from owners of the Nova Star.
  • 'Shipowers are waiting for prices to come down'
    Singapore IFO soften as crude tumbles
  • OPEC oil exports to rise
    By 30,000 b/d in 4 weeks to Nov 28, according to analyst.
  • Bunker disputes prompt ship arrest in India
    Bunker company and bank chasing outstanding bills.
  • EU moves closer to ECA drone surveillance
    Pilot service planned by Emsa.
  • Benchmark prices slide as crude inventories grow
    Oil prices fell to their lowest levels since August on Thursday.
  • Singapore bunker sales fall for second month in a row
    Traders say demand was dampened by firm prices and ample supplies.
  • Singapore registry welcomes more 'green ships'
    Total of 247 'green ships' under Singapore flag, says MPA.
  • Bunker savings propel Viking Line profits
    Bunker price developments currently having 'favourable effect' on earnings, it says.
  • More MFM-equipped bunker tankers operating at Singapore
    Number has increased to 43, shows data from MPA.

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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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