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August 18, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama's Gatun Lake level falls, prompting canal draft restrictions
  • China top 30 ports post 6.1pc gain in first half to 102.7 million TEU
  • LA port down 2.5pc to 699,000 TEU - LB up 18.4pc to 690,244 TEU
  • APM Terminals' profit down 38pc to US$161 million as sales fall 8.6pc
  • Greek privatisation agency sets deadlines on port, railway bids
  • Virginia Port Authority posts best July, up 8.8pc to 226,000 TEU
  • DHL sees 8.3pc Asia Pacific annual trucking growth with Road Connect
  • Toll Group opens intermodal freight facility at Port of Fremantle
  • UK truckers turn to North Sea ports to avoid tricky channel crossings
  • Port of Rotterdam modernises mooring operations with dolphins
  • Virgin Atlantic's plea for IATA hunting trophy ban falls on deaf ears
  • Atlas, FedEx lead coalition to stave off US Big 3 attack on Open Skies
  • Oman Air and Cargolux alliance now adds second flight to Chennai
  • Boeing says India's domestic airlines moving closer to break-even
  • Getting the business balance right on the 'One Belt-One Road' - aka the New Silk Road

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Swimming in a pool of sharks

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Clarksons profit hit despite strong 1H15
    Clarksons' profits have taken a hit, despite the shipping services company reporting a strong performance in the 1H. Its interim results released today show its pre-tax profit fell to GBP10.8 million from GBP14.1 million in the same period last year. Andi Case, chief executive of Clarkson's said
  • VLCC rate fall put in context
    VLCC rates may have halved from the start of the year but ship owners should see the situation in context, brokers told IHS Maritime. Rates for the benchmark Gulf-Far East route averaged Worldscale 39.14 or USD39,000 on 14 August, a fall of almost 20 points from 31 July, when rates averaged W56.04
  • Thailand's RCL stays in profit
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) of Thailand has managed to remain in profit, despite second-quarter results considerably lower than last year. It posted a net gain of THB55 million (USD 1.55 million) for the quarter that ended on 30 June. The comparable figure last year was THB 294 million (USD 8.3
  • Atlas Iron shoulders USD1 billion loss
    Pilbara miner Atlas Iron recorded an AUD1.378 billion (USD1 billion) loss for financial year 2015, while revenue slumped 35% to AUD718.5 million. Atlas Iron also reported a shipment of ore to China had been rerouted because of the explosion in the Chinese port of Tianjin. The miner ramped up its
  • IBM link to further boost Singapore maritime safety
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is to collaborate with IBM in 'first of a kind' research to improve maritime and port operations in Singapore using analytics-based technologies. The two have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a two-year agreement. IBM will
  • China's yuan devaluation hits ship recycling
    Ship recycling sales slowed from 10-14 August as China's devaluation of the yuan affected the Indian rupee's stability. On 11 August the yuan was devalued by nearly 2%, shocking global financial markets. The Indian rupee then fell to a two-year low, hitting INR65 to the US dollar. In India,
  • Sainty Marine lost in USD9.9 million lawsuit
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has lost a legal action brought against it by Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank and must now pay CNY63.5 million (USD9.9 million) in an overdue bill of exchange plus interest. A local court in Jiangsu, China, has ruled that Sainty Marine should make the
  • Swiber sees red in 2Q15
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) dived into a loss of USD3.2 million for the second quarter ending 30 June 2015 from a profit of USD10.1 million in the same period a year ago. Its revenue declined 8.7% to USD200.2 million, compared with USD219.3 a year ago,
  • Mokpo seeks terminal operator again
    The South Korean port of Mokpo is looking for an operator for a new vehicle terminal which was completed in July. Mokpo Regional Oceans & Fisheries Administration Office announced on 10 August its plan to select a terminal operator for Mokpo New Port's new car carrier terminal. The car carrier
  • Huge lay-offs at South Korea's 'big-three' shipbuilders
    South Korea's 'big three' shipbuilders have announced plans for a large number of lay-offs. Hyundai Heavy Industries(HHI), Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering(DSME) and Samsung Heavy Industries(SHI) are said to be planning to lose about 3,000 workers this year after suffering very large 2Q15
  • Yantian port's 1H15 profit down 30.25%
    Shenzhen-listed Yantian port posted profit of CNY156 million for the January-June 2015 period, a decline of 30.25% from a year ago, while its revenue was CNY120.8 million, down 12.54% from a year ago. The company's earnings per share also dropped 30% from CNY0.12 to CNY0.08. Yantian port handled
  • Maersk Lines expects stronger Asia-Europe trade in 2H15
    Maersk Lines expects improvement in the Asia-Europe trade in the second half of 2015, according to Maersk China chairman and chief representative of Maersk Group in North Asia Tim Smith. Tim said increase in demand and freight rates for the trade is possible if carriers, including Maersk Line,
  • LA-LB box volume grows in July
    Despite nosediving exports at the Port of Los Angeles, combined trade through America's largest container complex increased 3% in July thanks to record volume at the Port of Long Beach. Box terminals operating at Long Beach moved 690,244 teu, an 18.4% increase over July 2014. Imports increased
  • Anglo-Eastern and Univan agree to merge
    Anglo-Eastern Group and Univan Group, the independent and third-party ship management companies, have agreed to merge to form the Anglo-Eastern Univan Group. The merged business will be led by Peter Cremers as executive chairman, Bjorn Hojgaard as CEO, Marcel Liedts as chief operating officer, and
  • CIMC Enric plans to acquire Nantong Sinopacific
    China International Marine Containers' (CIMC's) subsidiary, CIMC Enric, plans to acquire Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE) from Jiangsu Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group. On 15 August, CIMC Enric has put forward memorandums of understanding to Sinopacific Shipbuilding and Evergreen

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Intra-Asian supply chains feel Tianjin effect as air freight demand rises
  • 2M Alliance unveils new east-west network with more calls but reduced slot capacity
  • UTi Worldwide launches new China-Europe rail landbridge service

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Shell gets BSEE approval for Alaska drilling
  • Kinder Morgan to acquire Philly Tanker newbuild quartet
  • Maersk Line opts for ABB route optimization solution
  • MAN Primeserv inks turbocharger agreement with AMCL
  • Fennica protesters face hefty penalties
  • LaNaval launches CNG hybrid ferry
  • Who's the top valued LNG shipping company?
  • Interlake to fit two more bulkers with Dupont scrubbers
  • CIMC Enric in MOU to buy Sinopac Offshore & Engineering

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham marks start of waterfront cleanup project
  • Port of Los Angeles releases container numbers for July
  • Boeing taps Lynn Good as board of directors member
  • Longview Port Commissioners name Averett to District #2 post
  • Kinder Morgan approves deal for four Jones Act product tankers

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Pangaea boosts margins as it bucks dry bulk woes
    Nasdaq-listed company raises ownership of Nordic Bulk Carriers to 99.5%
  • LNG carrier orderbook needs to be significantly bigger, says Clarksons
    LNG trade growth expected at 5% per year through to 2025, which will add an additional 160m tonnes of new demand
  • Capesize rates at four-week low
    Bull run is over with few charter activities after Singapore National Day holiday
  • Reefers take larger slice of South America trades
    Reefer capacity on trade lanes between east coast South America and trading partners in Europe, the US east coast and Asia over the past three years remains constant, even as total capacity rises
  • August cargo lull weighs on VLCC spot rates
    The final quarter likely to bring a return to previous strength for the 2m-barrel tankers
  • CMES doubles net profit in first half
    Bullish tanker market and lower bunker costs have bolstered results
  • Clarksons boosted by RS Platou muscle
    Acquisition of Norwegian broker and shipping services company helps Clarksons to higher profits for first half of 2015
  • Eagle Bulk reduces losses in the second quarter
    Company gains a 12-month postponement from creditors on a crucial loan covenant
  • Mixed fortunes for LA and Long Beach
    Gap closing between big two US box ports
  • Singamas depots suffer damage from Tianjin blast
    Logistics subsidiary at Tianjin port lost contact with one employee
  • What's in the box?
    The shift towards much larger boxships fuels concerns over the threat of fires and explosions from undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Customs keeps to 'single window' deadline despite industry concerns
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program stands, even though smaller federal agencies have already said they won't be ready in time and larger ones are lagging behind. Although it is aware of concerns shared by federal agencies and shippers alike...
  • 3M renews contract with CEVA in South East Asia
    Singapore - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, today announced its extended collaboration with 3M, a world leader in innovative products and solutions, to be their preferred logistics service provider in warehouse management and distribution in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Under the terms of the renewed...
  • Port of Oakland receives leadership award for LGBTQ diversity
    Oakland, Calif. - August 17, 2015 - The Port of Oakland has been selected by the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club to receive its 2015 Corporate Leader Award. The award is given to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer diversity in the workplace. "We were...
  • International Fair of Maputo 2015
    From August 31st to September 6th, 2015, CMA CGM Group will be presented for the 51st edition of the International Fair of Maputo. The Group will highlight its local and international expertise thanks to its brands: DELMAS, CMA CGM and CMA CGM LOG. On this occasion, its wide range of...
  • ATA welcomes Drivers Legal Plan as featured product partner
    Arlington, Va. - Today, American Trucking Associations is pleased to announce its latest ATA Featured Product partner, Drivers Legal Plan. "American Trucking Associations is proud of our relationships with the allied community, particularly those that go the extra mile for our members as part of our ATA Featured Product program," said...
  • Hapag-Lloyd refuses hazardous cargo to and from Tianjin
    Hapag-Lloyd is refusing to ship containerized hazardous cargo to and from Port of Tianjin after a shipment of dangerous chemicals was blamed for deadly explosions at the 10th largest global container gateway last week. While container operations have more or less returned to normal, Tianjin's bulk and liquid operations have been...
  • RCL profits despite lower volume, revenue
    Regional Container Lines of Thailand has managed to grind out a profit in the second quarter despite overcapacity, volatile spot rates and lower container volume. The intra-Asia carrier's second-quarter profit fell 81 percent from $8.3 million to $1.55 million on a year-over-year basis, as revenue dropped 14 percent to $84.4 million...
  • Virginia port extends gate hours to avoid peak season woes
    Port of Virginia shippers have longer to drop off and pick up cargo after the state port authority announced extended gate hours in preparation for peak season this year. It's a preemptive strike for the U.S. Southeast port that faced "significant challenges" during the summer-fall season in 2014. Gates at the...
  • Brookfield bolsters Aussie port, rail operations with $12B purchase
    Patrick Terminal, Port Botany, Sydney, Australia.Brookfield Infrastructure Consortium, a global asset owner and operator, has purchased Asciano, owner of some of Australia's largest container terminal and rail freight operations for $12 billion. Brookfield will gain overnight a major container terminal presence through Patrick Corporation, whose container terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,.
  • Maersk Line expects more profitable Asia-Europe trade
    Maersk Line expects the ailing Asia-Europe trade to improve in the second half of this year, as the devaluation of the Chinese currency boost exports and liners decrease capacity. Tim Smith, North Asia regional chief at Maersk Line and Maersk China chairman, said an increase in demand coupled with adjusted capacity...
  • Interconnected networks to benefit truckers, shippers
    The soon-to-be-released electronic logging mandate is often depicted as a time bomb that will reduce truck capacity, driving smaller carriers and independents off the roads. There will be some reduction in available capacity once the mandate takes effect, sources tell JOC.com. But in the long haul, expanded use of e-logs...
  • Russia aims to double volume at Far East ports
    Port of VladivostokRussia plans to double the traffic at its Far East ports by 2020-2022 via port modernizations and special benefits to counterbalance the effects of tit-for-tat sanctions between Russia and the West. Previous port projects in Russia's Far East focused on the building of new terminals, but this new...
  • CMA CGM shifts call to Mundra citing hinterland access
    Port of MundraCMA CGM is switching its Indian port calls on the CIMEX 2N service, an intra-Asia loop connecting major ports in China and the Indian subcontinent region by switching one of the service's India calls to Mundra from Pipavav. The company said it was motivated by Mundra's greater access to...
  • No stopping steady fall in Hong Kong container volumes
    HONG KONG - The double-digit throughput decline of Hong Kong's container terminals continued in July, the 13th straight month of falling year-over-year volumes.Data from the Port Development council showed that the terminals at Kwai Tsing handled 1.35 million TEUs in July, down 13.3 percent compared to the same month last...
  • Geodis buys OHL to expand US footprint
    LONDON - Geodis, France's largest transport and logistics company, today announced the acquisition of Tennessee-based Ozburn-Hessey Logistics in a major expansion of its presence in the U.S market. The subsidiary of SNCF, France's state-owned railway, did not disclose how much it is paying for OHL which is owned by the private...
  • Indian exports' fall slows despite port troubles
    India's merchandise exports slumped for the eighth month in a row in July, but at a slower rate of decline despite well-publicized troubles at the country's largest container facility, according to new provisional trade figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The latest data showed the value of India's...
  • Tianjin port on edge over air quality concerns
    Air quality has emerged as a major concern in Tianjin after it was found that toxic chemicals were involved in last week's huge explosion, although the government said the air quality was "acceptable". HONG KONG - Tianjin's main container terminals continue to operate normally in the aftermath of last week's deadly...
  • Possible merger talks see Cosco and CSCL extend trading halt
    HONG KONG - Cosco and China Shipping said today that they were discussing a "material event," widely believed to be a merger, and would extend the trading halt on Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges that has been in force since August 10. "At present, the event is in the planning process,...
  • ILWU contract medical benefits seen as win for both union, employers
    The Pacific Maritime Association sees the medical provisions of the new International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract as a win-win proposition for both parties. According to the recently-released 2014 PMA annual report, the ILWU will continue to enjoy what the University of Chicago's NORC research center said is one of the...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • $300m in cars alone
    The International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI) has flagged up the growing problem of "accumulation risks" after the explosion at the port of Tianjin led to concerns over significant losses.
  • Arctic calls Hoegh LNG a 'buy'
    Arctic Securities placed a 'buy' rating on shares of Hoegh LNG Holdings amid a strong outlook for both the market and the Oslo-listed outfit's expansion plans.
  • Diana fixes Artemis
    Diana Shipping has chartered out one of its panamax bulkers to China Shipping Bulk Carrier.
  • Balanced book aids Ultrabulk
    Chief executive says first half was more difficult than expected but impact has been limited.
  • Varoufakis warns of Cyprus exodus
    Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has warned against a new tonnage tax system introduced by the government.
  • Fukushima fallout
    Restarting of reactors to reduce demand for LNG carriers, GMP Securities says.
  • Tianjin back in business
    Operations at China's Tianjin port seem to be broadly back to normal after explosions that killed more than 100 people last week.
  • Ballast water boost for bulkers
    A rush of dry-dockings before the implementation of new ballast water rules could provide a boost to the bulker market this year, Deutsche Bank says.
  • Will tankers be Bradmanesque?
    Tanker owners could be on a sticky wicket next year if they take their eye off the ball, Martin Stopford warns.
  • Two SCI VLCCs fixed
    Shipping Corp of India has found period work for two of its VLCCs, brokers say.
  • Torm stock back in focus
    Shipowner sees stock rise as banks resume coverage with buy ratings on the Copenhagen-listed company.
  • DSME executives offer resignation
    A big loss posted during the second quarter has seen 13 DSME executives offer to resign from their positions.
  • Clarksons sees profit surge
    Clarksons has recorded a sharp rise in first half profit aided by its merger with RS Platou.
  • Jensen in Clipper re-jig
    Frank Jensen has stepped down as chairman of Clipper Group's Danish listed arm in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Eagle Bulk trims losses
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has reported a second quarter loss of $27.5m, or 73 US cents per share, for the second quarter of 2015.
  • LA volumes dip
    The Port of Los Angeles has reported a modest year-on-year decline in volumes for July, just released figures show.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Dead, missing after Tianjin explosion exceeds 200
  • MacGregor delivers equipment for Grimaldi PCTCs
  • U.S. reopens embassy in Cuba

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Sources: 'Tolson to leave Aegean'
    Tolson joined the New York-listed company in January.
  • Struggling ship owner down to one ship
    Which is subject to bunker bill dispute.
  • Residents join opposition to LNG plans
    Gibraltar project would 'further reduce the quality of the air.'
  • Ex-Maersk man joins Prima Marine
    New hire put in charge of Europe and Middle East market.
  • 'Players operating without a licence'
    Unaccredited players are undercutting prices by $15 to $20 pmt.
  • Bunker prices at fresh six-year low
    Below average demand in Singapore.
  • Lower bunker surcharge on intra-Asian routes
    Latest move follows previous falls.
  • Struggling shipowner down to one ship
    Which is subject to bunker bill dispute.
  • Indonesia to research fuel-saving technologies
    University and Swiss marine technology firms organise seminar.
  • Singapore: Technology partnership to detect illegal bunkering
    IBM and MPA collaborates in research to improve maritime and port operations.
  • US bunker player posts smaller profits
    Sales softened over 40% in H1.
  • Bulgaria concentrates its anti-fuel smuggling efforts
    With quality inspections at country's oil depots.
  • Bunkering review for UK island
    Island's sector supplies leisure craft.
  • New electronic bunker trading system starts up
    Russian firm in Far East behind move.
  • Bulgaria boosts anti-fuel smuggling efforts
    Ten teams deployed for inspections across country's oil depots, refuelling stations.
  • Bunkering sector at Guernsey to be reviewed
    Review to ensure 'correct balance' between competitors in marine fuel sector, says spokesman.
  • Russian firm launches electronic bunker trading system
    To facilitate trade between marine fuel buyers and sellers.
  • GE Marine to service dual-fuel fast ferry
    Vessel is powered by two GE LMG2500 dual-fuel marine gas turbines.
  • Monjasa introduces 'career opportunities' platform
    New 'career site' to guide candidates looking to apply with the firm.
  • Firm increases stake in Fujairah oil terminal
    Prostar Capital has boosted its ownership to 40%.
  • Temporary suspension of bunkering operations at Saipan
    Due to approach of typhoon Goni at ports of Saipan and Tinian.

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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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