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BRIEFS

February 19, 2015

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NOL sells APL Logistics to Kintetsu World Express for US$1.2 billion Record spot rates to US east coast as shippers seek peace of mind CMA CGM ups rate US$300/TEU from Med ports to USEC and Gulf CMA CGM hikes rate US$50/TEU from Asia to New Jersey from March 1 Sweeper ship demand on USWC fuel higher charter rates Jennifer shows way forward for young people in UK freight industry California port truck drivers approve new labour contract Six-week operation to remove wreck in Hong Kong waters Hong Kong busiest airport for cargo in 2014 with 4.3m tonnes Dubai Airports shows strong 2014 cargo volume growth Norbert Dentressangle extends Hong Kong service to UK

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Transports Pedretti settling in Lagermax joins Elvis Australia's Toll Holding set to become Japanese New head for Dachser in Birsfelden Belarusian Railway hauls more boxes Laurels for green freight Ziemann develops new LNG container SAA confident about strategic path Switzerland calls for rail friendlier trains European FFI on upwards trajectory Yet more changes at DHL Freight New Gothenburg-Morocco link Mory Ducros successor goes to the wall Key route in UK to reopen by Easter Centurion Cargo back to Europe AAL wins industry accolade in Canada

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Maersk takes early delivery of new jack-up Maersk Drilling has taken delivery of its third XL Enhanced ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig named Maersk Integrator ahead of schedule. The Keppel FELS built unit is the third in the series of four jack-ups ordered by Maersk between 2011-2013. The total investment in all four jack-ups is USD2.6 Updated: DFDS cargo ship aground off Scotland DFDS's 7,409gt general cargo ship Lysblink Seaways ran aground at 01.50 this morning in the north-west of Scotland. Lysblink Seaways had just exited the Sound of Mull when it ran on to rocks at Rubha Aird an Iasgaich, near Kilchoan, a small village on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. AVIC Maritime posts 189% surge in net profit Singapore-listed AVIC International Maritime Holdings (AVIC Maritime) saw a 189% hike year on year (y/y) to CNY17.2 million (USD2.8 million) in its net profit for the full financial year, which ended on 31 December 2014. The integrated marine and offshore solutions provider registered a net profit Japanese yard orders down 17% in January Japanese shipyards' orders fell 17% year on year in January, continuing its descent as investment appetite for newbuildings has been affected by the sluggish dry bulk market. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed its member yards clinched 12 export orders totalling Princess of the Stars operator stripped of passenger licence Philippines ship operator Span Asia Carrier, formerly known as Sulpicio Lines, has had its passenger-carrying licence withdrawn. Monday's action by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) comes seven years after Sulpicio's Princess of the Stars sank in a storm with the loss of more than 800 lives. Updated: Hamburg Süd seals CCNI deal German liner company Hamburg Süd has confirmed the long-awaited signing of its purchase agreement for the container line business of Chilean shipping group CCNI. The takeover, confirmed on 17 February, includes the general agency functions of Agunsa Agencias Universales on behalf of CCNI. Subject Labour havoc sinks Oakland box volume Container imports at America's fifth largest box port declined 39% year-on-year in January as shippers divert cargo amid an ongoing dockworker dispute at US West Coast ports. The Port of Oakland revealed on 17 February that in addition to the import drop, box exports and total container volume also Cruise orders to remain muted Cruise lines will maintain "continued conservatism" in their newbuild strategies, according to UBS analyst Robin Farley. In her latest capacity forecast, Farley estimated that the North American cruise fleet will see net growth of just 2.7% this year followed by net growth of 4.9% year, 4.3% in Winland seeks bankruptcy protection Winland Ocean Shipping, a Dalian, China-based owner, has filed for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas. According to court documents reviewed by IHS Maritime, Winland Ocean and its affiliates own three vessels: the 860 teu container ship Winland Dalian, the 56,928 dwt bulker Rui Lee and CMA CGM beats Hapag-Lloyd, says Moody's French liner company CMA CGM may have an advantage over its German peer Hapag-Lloyd when tapping the capital markets for future fleet investments, assessments by rating agency Moody's suggest. In a report entitled 'Shipping: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd: Peer comparison', the agency Erck Rickmers combines boxship and dry cargo chartering Hamburg shipbroker Harper Petersen has gained responsibility for chartering of E.R. Schiffahrt's fleet of 21 bulk carriers including capesize, panamax and supramax tonnage. The move signals a concentration of chartering activities within the E.R. Capital group of German owner Erck Rickmers. E.R. Petra Energy bags contract for 2015-17 Malaysia-listed oil and gas equipment distributor Petra Energy has been awarded an umbrella contract by oil company Petronas Carigali for the provision of spot charter marine vessel services from 2015 to 2017 on a non-exclusive basis. According to Petra Energy's filing to the Malaysian stock

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
BAE Norfolk gets $38.29 million for DDG-72 work Pasha Jones Act newbuild achieves main engine light off GulfMark Offshore stock under pressure Carnival gives cruisers more Caribbean to visit Bawat BWMS gains Coast Guard AMS acceptance Crowley adds tankers to international managed fleet Operator, chief engineer caught in magic pipe incident

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Port of Everett inks OceanGate to five-year Waterfront Center lease Drewry dry bulk segment report predicts recovery of shipping rates Crowley provides scholarships for four University of Washington students Hamburg Sud announces plans to purchase CCNI container business Hainan Airlines adding service from Sea-Tac Airport to Shanghai

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Owners winning high stakes P&I poker, says Marsh Credible threat to leave club will secure premium cut, broker argues Awilco tipped to have inked two more VLCCs HHI said to have scored new big tanker success following pair for Metrostar Bulker master fined $6,200 for pilot-less voyage in Great Barrier Reef China Steel Developer master pleaded guilty to the strict liability offence, which carries a maximum fine of A$85,000 Data hub - World Fleet: inactive fleet falls to lowest in year Number of ships being taken out of action now stands at just 1.2% of the overall boxship fleet Japan Post bids to buy Toll in $5bn deal Board at Toll unanimously recommends 'compelling transaction' Tough start to year for intra-Asia carriers Freight rates on intra-Asia services have declined by 10% in the three months to January Deadline looms for container awards There is just one month left to enter the Containerisation International Awards Getting the Goat With some of the weakest dry bulk freight markets in memory, Tom Leander casts some bulk carrier fortunes Owners fighting for last $50 on P&I renewals, says DGS Fixed premium not just for problematic tonnage, argues David Skinner Dynagas Partners boosts earnings Partnership hints at further fleet growth by Greece-based group West coast waterfront dispute take its toll on Oakland Volumes plummet nearly 30% as productivity slows and vessel schedules breakdown New CKYHE Alliance service arrangement adds to Asia-Europe capacity Analyst Alphaliner estimates new rotations and increases in vessel sizes will add capacity to the market Lloyd's List launches third sulphur survey Latest industry sentiment survey is launched as leading shipowners make key investment decisions to meet the most recent regulatory challenges

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
CN intermodal shippers face service decrease if union strikes Canadian National Railway intermodal shippers face the prospect of a decrease in service if 4,800 union members walk off the job over a dispute on whether the railroad should pay into its community fund. A strike would not hurt only Canadian shippers, but also U.S. shippers that have increasingly re-routed cargo... Baltimore ILA local rejects contract deal The largest International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore rejected a tentative local contract that employers and ILA international officials had agreed upon in an effort to settle a nearly two-year-old labor standoff. Local 333's rejection of the tentative deal was the latest in a convoluted series of events that have included... Portland port, ICTSI look to mend ILWU relations to attract carrier The Port of Portland and its container terminal operator, ICTSI, have a strategy to attract another carrier or carriers when Hanjin Shipping Co. next month leaves the Pacific Northwest port. When negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers finally negotiate a new coastwide contract, Portland and ICTSI... Florida told how to recapture container market share Florida needs to amp up its marketing efforts, offer new incentives and cut red tape in order to reclaim containerized imports and exports tied to the state but handled by other states' ports, according to study released on Wednesday. The report - commissioned by the Florida Ports Council - paints a dark... Egypt to launch police force to protect Suez Canal WASHINGTON - It's too soon to determine whether a new police department tasked with protecting the Suez Canal will do enough to secure the region, a supply chain security expert told JOC.com on Wednesday. The Egyptian government's announcement of its intention to create a new police force comes roughly three months... US regulators shut down three unsafe trucking companies U.S. regulators shut down the third trucking company within a month, as they target motor carriers with flagrant violations of federal truck maintenance and driver work rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Administration said today it ordered Sorbon Transport, an Aurora, Colorado-based car-hauling trucking company, out of service and off the road... Shippers turn to NVOs to steer them around trouble spots It's an ill wind that blows no good. The gales of congestion that hit U.S. ports on both coasts at different times over the past year are boosting the business of one segment of the container industry: non-vessel-operating common carriers. Beneficial cargo owners have been turning to NVOCCs to find ways... Hamburg Sud to seal CCNI deal by end of March Hamburg Sud said it expects to seal the acquisition of the container shipping operations of Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica [CCNI] by the end of March. Germany's second largest ocean carrier has signed a sale and purchase agreement with the Chilean company, subject to approval by antitrust authorities that is due... US congressional ports advocate won't seek re-election U.S. Rep. Janice HahnWASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, a major advocate of port funding, is leaving Congress to run for an open seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The Democratic Californian who co-founded and co-chairs the Congressional PORTS caucus announced Wednesday she won't run for re-election next year,... Shippers warned to brace for 'freight storm' when West Coast logjam breaks A "freight storm" could follow resolution of the West Coast port labor dispute, with truck rates rising sharply as shippers work to clear cargo from ports, BB&T Capital Markets warns. Intermodal and truck rates could "skyrocket" this spring as shippers seek capacity to move containers stranded at ports for weeks, the... ICTSI seeks replacement for Hanjin in Portland ICTSI, which operates Portland's only container terminal, will seek to find a replacement in the trans-Pacific trades when Hanjin Shipping Co. ends its service at the Pacific Northwest port on March 9. "Retaining and attracting new carriers to Terminal 6 is ICTSI Oregon's No. 1 priority," the company said Tuesday through... Japan Post to pay premium price in $5 billion Toll takeover HONG KONG - The decision by Japan state postal service to take over regional logistics operator Toll Holdings for $5.07 billion is the second mega-logistics acquisition involving Japanese companies in as many days, and another exceptional price.Japan Post agreed to a cash payment of $9.04 per share ($7.07) that represents... Hong Kong port decline extends into new year HONG KONG - Hopes of a pre-Chinese New Year container volume surge through Hong Kong port were firmly dashed as the January data showed the transshipment hub actually saw a year-over-year decline of 6.1 percent during the first month.The Port Development Council figures show Hong Kong handled 1.83 million 20-foot... PMA, ILWU quiet as West Coast ports work through backlog With at least 50 container ships anchored off the West Coast on Tuesday, the eyes of the international trade community were focused on San Francisco to learn if U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez could break the impasse in contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and... US Customs cargo clearance could slow if Congress cuts DHS funding WASHINGTON - A partisan debate on Capitol Hill is threatening to throw even more delays into already slowed U.S. supply chains. What began as a debate over immigration reform has evolved into a stalemate that has put at risk customs operations at airports, seaports and land borders nationwide. Congress is running...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Storage interest wanes The crash in crude prices ignited a race to fix tankers for floating storage in early 2015 but activity in this corner of the market is starting to subside, according to an analyst at Clarkson Capital Markets. Winland sparks reality check The bankruptcy of Winland Ocean Shipping Corp has ignited renewed concerns about the health of certain segments of the shipping industry. Private equity's perfect storm A fresh round of depression in the dry bulk market has created the perfect storm for private equity investors but right now second-hand bulkers are attracting next to no interest, Greek broker Intermodal says. Carnival eyes Cuba The world's largest cruiseship operator is moving forward with plans to expand its presence in the Caribbean. CPLP scores endorsement An equity analyst at Global Hunter Securities has upgraded his rating for shares of diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners (CPLP). Crowley pens management pact Crowley Maritime (Crowley) has secured contracts to manage five product tankers on behalf of third parties. Another body found BW Offshore has found another body following the deadly explosion that took place on a Petrobras-chartered FPSO last Wednesday. Build on, Macduff Scotland's Macduff Shipyards has won a new £2.4m ($3.7m) contract to build a dredger. Varun racks up $47m loss Troubled Indian shipowner Varun Shipping has revealed a loss of INR 2.6bn ($41.77m) in the six months to 30 September due to having no vessels operational. Deep red for Atlantska Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has posted a huge loss for 2014 despite a small increase in revenue. Isis threatens shipping Islamic State (Isis) could be planning to use Libya as a base to attack vessels and infiltrate southern European states. Collision sinks tug A collision between a German tug and a cargoship off Poland has sunk the smaller vessel. Growth drives DLNG profit Fleet growth has helped Greek owner Dynagas LNG Partners to a stronger than forecast fourth quarter performance. Bonheur Q4 profit soars Norway's Bonheur has quadrupled its fourth quarter profit as all operating segments posted higher revenue. Fugitive ship nabbed India's coast guard has seized a Russian cargoship in an 11-hour sea chase after it defied an arrest order. PDZ reduces red Malaysian boxship owner PDZ Holdings has reduced its loss for the second quarter on the back of a 12% rise in revenue. Sales spur for NOL Premium price for logistics division helps Singaporean carrier's stock tick up. DFDS ship runs aground Tugs are heading to a DFDS ship that has grounded off Scotland. Reef makes Rieber bleed Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has taken a hit in the fourth quarter due to the recent bankruptcy of a private equity fund and Reef Subsea. Japanese in for Toll Japan Post Holdings is lining up a $5.1bn takeover bid for Australian shipping and logistics group Toll Holdings. NCL weakens in fourth Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has posted a loss for the fourth quarter as costs mounted following its takeover of Prestige Cruise Holdings. KNOP builds up profit KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has boosted its full year profit for 2014 despite a small downturn during the fourth quarter. EAT wins $192m FSO deal Malaysian tanker owner EA Technique (EAT) has won a deal to provide a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel. HUBLine fleet for sale Malaysian feedership operator HUBLine has put its boxship fleet up for sale as it exits the loss-making sector. Wepec picks China VLCC China VLCC has secured a two-year contract to provide crude oil transportation for West Pacific Petrochemical Co (Wepec). CCNI deal a step closer Hamburg Sud has moved a step closer to acquiring the liner activities of Chile's Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica (CCNI). RIG delays five jack-ups Transocean has secured agreements from Keppel FELS to delay the delivery of five jack-up rig newbuildings. Sea Weasel arrested A chartering dispute has led to an anchor handler being arrested in Singapore, court documents show.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Labor secretary has 'productive meeting' with ILWU, PMA Intra-Asia freight rates fall to lowest levels since 2011 Effort to get unemployment benefits for drivers in the event ports close U.S. reaches $3 million settlement for anti-dumping violations Japan Post to buy Toll Holdings for $5.1 billion Eimskip combines North Europe-North America services NRF expects 'healthy growth' in retail sales for 2015 Service Announcements: Atlas Logistics and TQL

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Fuel additives firm posts 150% rise in revenues Sales of DiesoLIFT up by roughly 800%. 'Large explosion' reported in ExxonMobil's California refinery Facility supplies marine gasoil. Scrubbers still an option for box ships, says analyst Ships on Asia-Europe trade routes may go for emission abatement technology. Bunker broker announces team changes Company specialising in ARA region and Germany employs experienced team member. Cheaper oil rubs shine off scrubber market Short-term demand weak on the back of cheaper distillates. Hong Kong at berth sulphur limit to take effect in July Providing draft regulation is approved by Legislative Council. ARA leading on MARPOL sulphur complaints Bunkerworld analysis shows less than 20% of reported non-compliance cases would give cause for commercial claims. Cold weather wax warnings prove prescient BIMCO reports problem has been seen in standard distillate fuel. GIB welcomes new trader Shahid Malik is based in Dubai. Shipping Corporation of India returns to black Quarterly bunker bills shrunk almost 30% over the year. Lapin update: Onboard explosives a hoax Vessel's bunker oil cargo stolen last Friday. Hybrid-electric towboat design makes debut Design claims "optimal" fuel efficiency in inland waterways.

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INSTITUTIONS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

CUSTOMS

The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules

Brussels

Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC

CUSTOMS

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

PORTS

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

Le Aziende informano

Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

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

PORTS

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

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

SHIPYARDS

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

LOGISTICS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

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

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

PORTS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed

SEAFARERS

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

INDUSTRY

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

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels

New York

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME 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

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

COMPANIES

The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

PORTS

Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPYARDS

San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

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

PORTS

Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary

MARITIME SERVICES

Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes

Turku

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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

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

SHIPPING

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

DEFENCE

FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

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

INSURANCE

Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products

SHIPPING

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.

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

PORTS

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%

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli

Trieste

Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game

SHIPPING

Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy

COMPANIES

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.

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

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

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

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

LAW

Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

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

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

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

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

SHIPYARDS

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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