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June 30, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL levies US$24/TEU low sulphur surcharge on Asia-Gdansk run
  • FMC to order carriers to provide data to monitor US west coast congestion
  • EU industry lobby wants trade safeguards against China to stay in place
  • US east coast dockers' union chief refuses to give up chassis inspections
  • Drop in idle fleet signals possible rise in charter rates
  • Five months of dredging in Hong Kong waters, speed limits apply
  • UK forwarders push for creation of Union Customs Code for Europe
  • UK fresh produce industry losing US$3.2 million monthly due to stowaways
  • SimpliShip offers shippers online platform for NVOs to bid for freight
  • Egypt's Damietta port orders 4 more RTGs from Konecranes
  • Clocked truckers drive 6.09 hours rather than the 11 hours max allowed
  • US Army Corps of Engineers brass give Charleston dredging their blessing
  • Truckers warn of excessive regulatory activism in policing carbon emissions
  • Jetstar HK denied local rights, Cathay chuffed, Qantas miffed
  • China to merge 3 cargo airlines to create Asia dominator, says report
  • FAA fines National Air Cargo for insecure loading in 2013 Bagram crash
  • IATA's Tyler tells African aviation to build on intra-Africa connectivity
  • United applauds Supreme Court ruling backing homosexual marriage

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • Asia-North Europe spot rates see significant turnaround
  • Bangladeshi vessels carry more cargo than India after transit deal
  • CaroTrans continues import service network expansion with direct Milan to Charleston service
  • CMA CGM resumes TBL service to Bujumbura, Burundi
  • CMA CGM suspends TBL service to North Mali
  • Global shipping industry concerned by protectionist US approach to energy exports
  • InterRail strengthens market position in Russia
  • Automobile exports to Sri Lanka up
  • China may resume beef import from India
  • Chinese co. to buy tender arecanut from India
  • Adani Hazira Port receives first direct MSC vessel call
  • APM Terminals' productivity performance again tops global rankings in annual industry study
  • Increase usage of bio-diesel in all Major Ports, says Gadkari
  • KoPT fails again to find operator to run two berths at Haldia
  • Port of Antwerp to collaborate with Shanghai Maritime University
  • Private operators at Major Ports seek market-based pricing mechanism
  • Railways & Maharashtra ink several infra agreements
  • Andhra Pradesh clears 217 investment proposals
  • INR declines sharply against dollar
  • NDB to take up projects by April 2016: Kamath
  • Restrictions on steel imports may help steel makers: India Rating
  • SoftBank, Bharti & Foxconn team up for renewable energy projects worth $ 20 bn

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Australia: no hike to HGV road user charge
  • Tandem gathering in Brazil
  • Heavylift firm celebrates seven decades
  • Air Canada Cargo screening with Morpho technology
  • Cool award goes to...
  • Jacky Perrenot receives keys for new truck fleet
  • SPO and CNCo to fight diabetes
  • Overnight service leaps over statistical hurdle
  • Transnet secures more funds for locomotives
  • Rehmet - Streck's new front man in Germany
  • Aliança completes fleet upgrade
  • Official opening of AA cool chain facility
  • DHL's Singh-Molares succeeded by his predecessor
  • RZDL delivering material for football stadium
  • Pulling pipes across Anatolia Forwarding & Logistics
  • Virgin Australia Cargo to take off tomorrow
  • SC Ports spends nine-digit sum after record volumes

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • Savannah sets cargo record
    Container volumes and total tonnage hit all-time records in May at the Port of Savannah. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced on 29 June that its container business grew 16.4% year-on-year in May to 338,000 teu. Bulk cargo across all terminals grew 60% to reach 256,382 tonnes.
  • MyFerryLink crews halt ferry sailings out of Calais
    Ferry sailings between Calais and Dover were brought to a halt today for the second time in a week by industrial action by the crews of struggling French operator MyFerryLink. A spokeswoman at the port of Calais told IHS Maritime this evening that the port had been obliged to halt all ferry
  • Europe unveils biggest-ever transport investment
    European Union port hinterland connections are set to get a EUR13.1 billion (USD14.5 billion) boost under the European Commission's largest-ever transport infrastructure investment. The plan comprises 276 projects. Major rail and inland waterway links are the main beneficiaries, but also included
  • 'Grexit' fear hits shipping shares
    Shipping stocks are falling on the threat of a Greek debt default, but some commentators claim industry impact will be immaterial. The government of Greece placed capital controls on the banking system on 28 June. Greece faces a USD1.8 payment deadline on an International Monetary Fund on 30 June.
  • Procal emissions analyser gains DNV GL certification
    Parker Procal has announced that its Procal 2000 emissions analyser has received DNV-GL certification. It has met the requirements of MEPC 184(59) Chapter 6 on emission testing of CO2 and SO2, as well as the requirements of the revised MARPOL Annex VI and NOx Technical Code 2008. The analyser's
  • News analysis: Big step for man overboard
    Long ignored man overboard safety and rescue is finally in good hands but uniformity and rescue-minded approach are key to put the industry on the right path, writes IHS Maritime's Veronika Farkas.
  • TGS agrees to buy Polarcus' multiclient library
    TGS NOPEC Geophysical, the multiclient geoscience data provider, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Polarcus' multiclient library, with the exception of Australia, for USD27.5 million on a cash and debt-free basis. The transaction is subject to due diligence and final definitive documents
  • Italy invokes arbitration as India further delays marines' trial
    Italy has tired of delays in bringing to trial in India two Italian marines accused of firing on and killing two fishermen while guarding an oil tanker against piracy attack. On 26 June, the Italian foreign ministry announced that it had invoked an international arbitration procedure under the UN
  • Chinese moves offer short-term hope for dry bulk
    An interest rate and reserve requirement ratio cut in China is good news for the dry bulk freight market that has enjoyed recovery from all-time low levels - but that recovery is unlikely to be sustained, shipping analysts said. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) cut its one year lending rate by 25
  • Shandong Offshore International to acquire Northern Offshore
    Shandong Offshore International has agreed with John Frederiksen's Northern Offshore (NOF) to acquire NOF at NOK7.59 (USD0.97) per share in cash. The deal values NOF's issued share capital at about NOK1.3 billion and the acquisition will be financed from the purchaser's existing cash resources, NOF
  • DSME CEO expects loss for 2Q15
    The CEO of South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) does not expect the flow of red ink to stop when it announces its earnings for the second quarter of 2015. At a press conference to mark his inauguration as CEO, Jung Sung-Leep, who previously helmed STX Offshore &
  • DSME halts purchase of STX France
    South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has decided not to acquire a majority stake in STX France for now as the shipbuilder wants to focus on stability, rather than external growth. DSME CEO Jung Sung-Leep made the announcement at a press conference on 25 June to coincide
  • Binzhou box terminal inaugurated
    Binzhou Port Qinggang International Terminal (BPQIT), a container terminal operator in China's Binzhou port in Shandong province, was inaugurated on 26 June to serve the Binzhou port's domestic container trade. The BPQIT is a joint venture between Shandong's Binzhou Port Group and Qingdao Port
  • Tanker detained in Singapore
    Singapore-flagged tanker Sophie 9 was arrested in the Port of Singapore on 25 June under the instruction of local law firm Rajah & Tann. The 6,141 dwt vessel with IMO registration number of 9553270 is owned by Singapore-based DH Marine and managed by Oceanlink Services. "The vessel shall be handed
  • Shipbreaking prices sour further
    Ship scrap prices decreased again from 22 to 26 June as the South Asian monsoon took its toll on ship demolition activities. As a result, no sales were reported except for that of a tanker that was sold for demolition in Bangladesh. Bulker scrap prices have slipped to USD345-USD350/ldt, compared
  • Yinson to raise $79m to pay loans
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Yinson Holdings plans to raise MYR300 million (USD79 million) share placement to pare down bank borrowings. According to its filing to Bursa Malaysia, the proposed placement is slated to improve the company's financial position by reducing its gearing to
  • Otto Marine wins new deals worth $131m
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has clinched new contracts worth USD131 million in the second quarter of 2015 amid bearish market demand. The bulk of the contracts was contributed by its chartering business, which is in line with the company's strategy of improving its fleet
  • LNG bunkering to spur new ship orders
    Growing demand for cleaner ship fuels, and thus LNG bunkering, would result in more orders for ships running on LNG, a sector analyst has opined. CIMB Securities analyst KJ Hwang made this conclusion after meeting industry experts at the recent South Korea-Norway green ship seminar. Hwang noted,

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • East-west air freight rates hit a new low, but US military makes up the numbers
  • MOL axes Europe-West Africa service after oil price plunge and volumes fall

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • Tanker back in service after conversion to LNG fueling
  • Burke and Clott get SUNY Maritime ABS Chairs
  • Atlantic City wind farm decision headed to NJ Supreme Court
  • VHF recordings leaked following cruise ship collision
  • Svitzer orders two more Damen ASD tugs
  • Prison for captain 10 years after fatal barge explosion

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • Kvichak Marine nets contract for Puget Sound research vessel
  • Muilenburg replacing McNerney as new Boeing chief executive
  • DOT commercial driver program aids thousands of military personnel
  • General Dynamics NASSCO begins work on product tanker
  • Sixty five Crowley Maritime ships earn AMVER membership honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • North P&I expects improved performance in 2015
    Last year's underwriting loss and high claims level are just part of insurance life, say joint managing directors
  • Yard Talk | Labour issues drive debate over automation
    Shipbuilders in Japan and South Korea seem keener on automating shipyard work than their Chinese counterparts
  • Scorpio Bulkers fixes capesize time charter deal at $14,500 per day
    Deal by NYSE-listed owner reflects strong market sentiment
  • LNG import terminal plan adds twist to Panama Canal expansion tale
    Authorities eager to take advantage of new LNG carrier traffic expected in expanded canal
  • Transpacific carriers face struggle to hold on to east coast rate premiums
    Rise in transpacific services via the expanded Panama Canal could result in oversupply to US east coast, says Drewry
  • CMA CGM to host China's prime minister at Marseilles HQ
    Update: Top level ministerial delegation underscores close ties between French line and China
  • US protectionism over energy exports threatens opportunities for global shipping industry, warns ICS
    Moves to restrict LNG exports to US-flagged vessels not currently possible, claim industry sources
  • Wan Hai jumps to top of reliability league
    Shake-up in liner on-time performance as alliances struggle with schedules
  • Capesize rates could break $20,000 per day on Chinese restocking
    But analysts still hold dim view over longer term market prospects and say rally likely to be short
  • Aurora LPG buys back own shares
    Owner invests in itself as VLGC companies remain undervalued
  • A different sort of shipping
    There is a lot more to the maritime world than tankers, bulkers and boxes, as the recent Seawork Marine Exhibition showed us

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • The Suddath Companies recognized as one of 2015's Best and Healthiest Places to Work
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Suddath Companies, a leader in global transportation, office moving and relocation management, announced it has been named one of the top companies in Northeast Florida as "Best Places to Work" by the Jacksonville Business Journal. Suddath® was recognized in the large-sized employer category (500+ employees). A total...
  • Maritime Administration highlights U.S. Merchant Mariner role supporting national security
    WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a three-part video series documenting the MV Cape Ray's historic role supporting the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons at sea. The 648-foot roll-on/roll-off sealift vessel, part of MARAD's ready Reserve Force, underwent historic modifications that converted the...
  • The Business of Supply Chain is Changing Through Innovation Summit
    Michigan Supply Chain Innovation Summit co-hosts, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Prima Civitas, are proud to present top experts who are pushing the boundaries of today's best supply chain practices. Network at the opening-night private reception and elegant dinner at The Henry Ford Museum, America's greatest innovation showcase. Meet innovative industry leaders and hea
  • Suspension of TBL service to North Mali
    CMA CGM informs its customers that for safety reasons, TBL traffics to North Mali (Kignan, S'gou, Mopti, Sevaré, Gao, Kidal, Menaka, Ansongou, Tessalit, Timbuktu) via Dakar are temporarily suspended. Bookings remain open to the following destinations in South Mali....
  • Chinese Prime Minister to visit the CMA CGM Group headquarters
    The CMA CGM Group is honored to receive the Chinese Prime Minister Mr Li Keqiang in its Marseilles headquarters on July 1st. He will be accompanied by France Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Laurent Fabius, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade Mr Matthias Fekl and a chinese ministerial delegation during...
  • Walters re-elected GPA chairman
    Savannah, Ga. - The Board of Directors of the Georgia Ports Authority today re-elected James A. Walters of Gainesville to serve as chairman. Appointed to the GPA board by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal in 2012, Walters just completed his first one-year term as chairman, having previously served as vice chairman. "At a...
  • US Senate bill asks whether 18-year-olds should drive heavy trucks
    Should under-21-year-olds be allowed to drive trucks in interstate commerce? A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate last week would create a federal pilot program to study the effects of allowing drivers 18 years of age to haul freight across state borders. The bill, in part, is meant to help alleviate...
  • European ports to expand hinterland reach via EU aid
    Port of Rotterdam container yard and rail connection.European ports' hinterland connections will get a boost via the European Union's largest-ever infrastructure investment totaling 13.1 billion euro ($14.5 billion). Of the plan comprising comprising 276 projects, major rail and inland waterway links are the main beneficiaries. Ports, notably those used for LNG...
  • LA terminal expansion to allow better handling of increasingly larger vessels
    The Yusen Terminals Inc. terminal at the Port of Los AngelesThe Port of Los Angeles announced Monday it will begin construction this summer on a two-year, $127 million project to improve the marine terminal operated by Yusen Terminals, so that it can more efficiently handle larger vessels. West Coast marine terminals'...
  • Logistics center to serve Oakland port gets more funding
    The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Monday approved a $470 million fiscal year 2016 budget that will fund the continued development of logistics center aimed at boosting container volume at adjacent marine terminals, and other port productivity initiatives. Thirty-two million dollars will be spent to develop the former Oakland Army Base....
  • Savannah harbor pilots may face steep rent increase
    The Port of Savannah Pilot Base on Cockspur Island, GA. Credit: Bruce Tuten A proposal that could drastically increase costs for harbor pilots at the Port of Savannah could cause operational problems at the U.S. South Atlantic's busiest port, a Georgia congressman warned last week. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., on Thursday said...
  • EU presses Greece to increase shipping taxes
    The COSCO Beijing, owned by the Greek Costamare Inc.LONDON - The European Union stepped up pressure on the Greek government to levy a higher tonnage tax and end tax breaks for the powerful shipping industry amid growing fears the country is heading for default and an exit from the eurozone. The...
  • Record Savannah volume highlights port's market share gain
    Containerized cargo volume at the Port of Savannah in May set a record for the third consecutive month, indicating that the busiest U.S. South Atlantic port continues to gain market share from regional and West Coast competitors. Savannah's Asian volume boosted the port's market share of southeastern Atlantic Coast ports (Miami...
  • East, Gulf coast ports prepare for expected cargo spike
    SAN FRANCISCO - The diversion of cargo from West Coast ports this past year taught East and Gulf Coast ports a valuable lesson. They better start planning now if they are going to be prepared for another spike in cargo volumes next spring with the completion of the Panama Canal expansion project. The...
  • Chinese ports at turning point
    China's slowing economy has led to port development projects being delayed as operating companies start to leverage more powerful IT software and more focused management expertise. This marks a turning point for the country's port sector, Ningbo Port Group's chief economist Tong Mengda told the Intermodal Asia 2015 conference in Shanghai....
  • Private Indian ports take more public ports' market share
    Krishnapatnam Port Minor ports in India are aggressively eating into the market share of their government-owned big rivals, as shippers and ocean carriers frustrated with growing delays at some of the leading public port complexes, including Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, look for alternative port options, according to an analysis of port...
  • FedEx seeks EU approval for TNT Express acquisition
    LONDON - FedEx has formally asked European Union competition regulators to approve its 4.4 billion euro bid ($4.9 billion) for TNT Express two years after they rejected a planned 5.2 billion euro takeover by its U.S. rival United Parcel Service. The E.U. is expected to nod through the bid with relatively...
  • China's audit office issues damning report on Cosco finances
    HONG KONG - Cosco, the largest shipping line in China, is back in the corruption spotlight with the National Audit Office issuing a report that accuses the carrier of serious financial irregularities.The mainland's highest audit authority, one of China's principle instruments in President Xi Jinping's fight against corruption, released its...
  • Asia-EU capacity cuts raise hopes of peak season rate rise, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - Carriers on the Asia-Europe trade held out for as long as they could - or longer than they should, considering the recent rate collapse - but after four months of steadily falling spot market prices, the lines have finally been forced to reduce capacity. Click to EnlargeThe action...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • Mercator's plan approved
    Mercator Lines has been given the green light to move forward with its share consolidation by the Singapore stock exchange.
  • Major Miner move over
    The last piece of the wrecked bulker Miner has been removed from Canada's Scaterie Island.
  • US stocks go red
    The share prices of Greek shipping companies trading in the US have taken a hit in early trading on Monday.
  • Cosco target raised
    Barclays Research has hiked its price target for China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) due to its central role in the country's imports.
  • Juncker targets owners
    European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker openly admitted on Monday he has pressured the Greek government to increase shipping tax as part of a renegotiation of the country's international bailout.
  • Bolivia eyes gas exports
    Bolivia has agreed a deal that could lay the foundations for gas exports to be shipped to Asia.
  • Collision probed
    Experts begin investigation into clash between Scorpio tanker and cruiseship in Dardanelles.
  • Indonesia's $10bn yards?
    Five groups are ready to spend up to $9.6bn on four new shipyards in Indonesia.
  • LNG ferry pulled free
    A gas-powered cargo ro-ro has been pulled free after grounding off Norway.
  • All eyes on Greece
    Greece has shut its banks and imposed capital controls as the euro fell almost 2% against the dollar yesterday in Asian markets amid fears of a Greek debt default.
  • Aurora begins buyback
    LPG carrier owner Aurora LPG has kickstarted its share repurchase scheme with an outlay of NOK 16m ($2.03m).
  • BLT prepares plan
    Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) is to disclose its restructuring plan ahead of a shareholders meeting next month.
  • Amadeo I righted
    A capsized Chilean ro-ro has been brought upright nearly a year after it grounded.
  • Tank-barge captain jailed
    The captain of a tank-barge that exploded in the US 10 years ago, killing one crewman, has been jailed for six months.
  • Polarcus cashes in
    Middle East shipowner Polarcus has sold seismic survey contracts in Europe and West Africa to TGS-NOPEC.
  • Fredriksen offloads NOF
    John Fredriken is selling drilling company Northern Offshore (NOF) to Chinese interests, the Oslo-listed company disclosed Monday.
  • Skin in the game
    John Tavlarios, chief operating officer of Gener8 Maritime, has shown his faith in the tanker owner by buying shares in the company.
  • Otto Marine builds backlog
    Otto Marine says it has secured new orders worth $131m in the second quarter of 2015, but details were few and far between.
  • Statoil cancels rig charter
    Failed deal leads to job losses as rig's Chinese owner sacks 229 staff in Europe.
  • Great Amity refloated
    A bulker that ran aground on Argentina's Parana River last week has been refloated over the weekend.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • National Air Cargo fined for unsafely loading 747 freighters
  • Port of Oakland announces FY2016 budget

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 29, 2015
  • 'Flood of new LNG' supplies expected this year
    Asian LNG importer paying lowest prices for six years.
  • UASC exempt from being an FMC 'controlled carrier'
    And is praised for 'environmental stewardship'.
  • No easy route for shipowners facing multiple OW claims
    'Interpleader proceedings' in US courts can only offer protection in certain cases.
  • New hires for Dan-Bunkering
    Bringing Monaco team to eight.
  • Gloomy outlook for planned Rotterdam terminal
    Russia casts shadow over Summa Group's project.
  • Bunkering at Hambantota seeks new management
    Port authority looking for way out from loss-making operation.
  • Futures contract could be launched this year
    Chinese regulator says it needs three more months to work on the rules and guidelines.
  • Mobil meets costs of Tauranga spill
    Fuel pipeline to close for another three months.
  • Analyst: LNG-fuelled vessel growth
    LNG bunkering operations expected to become more popular.
  • Hong Kong: Participating ships to re-register for extended emissions scheme
    Current incentive scheme expires on September 25.
  • Analyst expects more LNG-fuelled vessels to come
    LNG bunkering operations expected to become more popular, says CIMB Securities spokesman.
  • Hong Kong: Registration for extended low-sulphur incentive scheme now open
    Current incentive scheme will expire on September 25, 2015, says Marine Department.
  • Petrolimex resumes bunkering operations
    Marine fuel deliveries resumed since Saturday, according to trader.
  • OW Bunkers board chairman denies culpability
    Finds it 'completely unreasonable' to potentially have to spend years fighting lawsuits in the wake of company's collapse.
  • LNG carrier newbuild to use boil-off gas as fuel
    Gasum and Anthony Veder enter into agreement for ship to built in Germany.
  • Novel approach to vessel upgrades
    'Stretches' ship and brings fuel efficiency benefits.
  • OOCL announces low sulphur fuel surcharge update
    For its Asia-Europe service.
  • Fratelli Cosulich: 'Our business model has shifted over last 40 years'
    The Italian company shares with Bunkerworld the importance of human capital.

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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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