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BRIEFS

February 1, 2016

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A-E off 14pc to US$469/TEU, Asia-Med dropped 22pc to $488/TEU MOL restructures box and dry bulk, warns of US$1.45 billion loss Baltic Dry Index falls to new all-time low as demand evaporates Maersk diverts from Felixstowe to London Gateway as congestion mounts New York-NJ dockers walk out in Waterfront Commission row CMA CGM signs shipping cooperation agreement with IRISL in Paris Near extinct, low oil puts old gas-guzzling reefer ships back in business Railway pensioners stage protest in Harbin over short pension payments Maritime strike in Greece over retirement pay extended 48 hours Singapore-managed ship rescues 17 Cubans, repatriates them from Jamaica Logistics set for growth, shipping benefits: Vietnamese bank report Latest Stifel Logistics Confidence Index reading sees improved outlook Come what may, Singapore and Liner Shipping rely on the power of positive thinking Maintenance Management Summit in Rotterdam from March 2-3 Cargologic Air kicks off operations with charter flight to Italy New FedEx films preview how SMEs can expand globally CH Robinson opens second air freight screening facility

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JANUARY 31, 2016
Econship Marine awarded coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification Global containership capacity likely to increase only by 4.6 pc in 2016 NYK recognised for excellence at 2015 Nikkei Annual Report Awards PSTS celebrates 75 years SCI announces direct SMILE service voyage to Jebel Ali ex. Kattupalli & Krishnapatnam SPARXX Maritime & Logistics demonstrates ODC expertise by successfully handling overdimensional export cargo from Nhava Sheva Raw silk from China to attract $1.85/kg anti-dumping duty A Case for Composite Development of Infrastructure along with Port Development APM Terminals Pipavav improves net profit, income from operations in Q3 FY16 Chennai Port handles record steel cargo Development of Payra port in troubled waters India would lose Chabahar port project if investment delayed, warns Iran JN Port celebrates 67th Republic Day with enthusiasm MoS to spend INR 14,225 cr. to improve port infrastructure Mumbai Port Trust tops All India Major Ports Athletic Meet Budget 2016 - Expectation of the logistics industry Forex reserves increase by $ 355.10 m to $ 347.56 bn Govt may re-impose 5 pc import duty on crude oil GST Bill can be passed with backing from smaller parties Only two documents required for IEC: DGFT

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«Imagination is of the essence» Reporting season opens New coal haulage services Port of New Orleans on a clean trip Sales specialist for e-commerce specialist Teaming up to upgrade rail services New traffic for Hamburg Reappointments in Houston Zim/Zam upgrade, Panama delay Merger in freight wagon hire sector Port of Switzerland defying low water levels Free marketplace for sea and air freight Delta Cargo pampering pets K Line revises initial prospects Rotterdam - Poznan thrice weekly 3PL service provider names VP for Europe Swiss takes over new longhaul flagship Bertschi opens complex in Singapore New Japanese port company names first president

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Ecoslops has expansion on the cards as vessel operators see discharge rates rise Ecoslops has its eye on new sites to expand its capability of producing recycled marine fuels, at a time when vessel operators are under increasing pressure to dispose of their slops. Ecoslops, the first to develop the technology to do this, have... Exmar profits hit by low pressurised LPG carrier rates Gas transport specialist Exmar saw provisional full-year profits sink 39% year on year to USD41.4 million last year after disappointing results from its small pressurised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker business. The Antwerp-based company reported increases in its operating results in its liquefied natural gas (LNG) and offshore... HMM sells remaining stake in Hyundai Asan, borrows from Hyundai Elevator Embattled South Korean liner shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine has disposed of its stake in affiliated tour operator Hyundai Asan and took a loan from another affiliate. HMM on 29 January 2016 announced that it sold its remaining 33.8% stake in Hyundai Asan, comprising 8,087,753 shares, for KRW37.4 billion (USD31 million). On... New Corsican ferry operators plan to merge The future of ferry services between the island of Corsica and the French mainland has been thrown into confusion by the announcement of plans by the Corsican local government authority to set up a new ferry company under its own control. The authority, which plans to bring the new company into... Europe diesel glut worsens as Asia cargoes to flood market within weeks Europe's diesel glut is set to worsen, with just under 3 million tonnes already tracked being imported in to the region over February and the first half of March, adding to 1 million tonnes currently in temporary floating storage on ships. Some... Qube's bid to trump Brookfield for Australia's Patrick ports The bidding war between Australia's Qube Holdings and Canada's Brookfield Infrastructure group for Asciano rail and ports business intensified on 28 January, with Qube attempting to trump its competition. In a new proposal announced to the Australian Stock Exchange, Qube chairman Chris Corrigan has put more money on the table in... KSS Line seals charter deal with SIETCO South Korean chemical and LPG shipping company KSS Line said on 29 January 2016 that it has won a time-charter contract with Shell International Eastern Trading Co (SIETCO), the trading arm of oil major Anglo-Dutch Shell. The contract, worth KRW86.8 billion (USD72.6 million), will last seven years from May 2017. Company representatives said that an 84,000 m3 VLGC it ordered from... Keppel, Sembcorp Marine could merge offshore and marine businesses Amid talk that Singapore government's investment company Temasek Holdings wants to divest its stakes in Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine, analysts have opined that a merger of the two groups' rig building businesses is a possibility. Reportedly, on 25 January, Temasek, during a... MOL expects USD1.5 billion annual loss as it draws up structural reforms Japanese carrier Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has forecast a USD1.5 billion loss in its 2015 financial year that ends on March 31 as demand falls away in all its shipping markets and the line cuts surplus tonnage in its dry bulk and container units.The expected loss is... Emissions requirements for China YRD ports compulsory from April 1 The main ports of China's Yangtze River Delta (YRD) will introduce compulsory emissions reduction requirements from April 1 this year with non-compliant ships potentially facing fines of up to USD15,000 under national air pollution laws. China's Ministry of Transport (MoT) issued an update to an original directive that established emissions control... Concordia reports 'best year since 2001' Sweden's listed product tanker company Concordia Maritime has reported positive figures for 2015, proving that for some, low oil prices are an opportunity to profit if the right charter-spot balance is struck. Profit before tax soared y/y to SEK174.3 million (USD20.5 million) - nearly...

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JANUARY 29, 2016
MOL to restructure container shipping and dry bulk businesses as it warns of $1.45bn loss Damco launches one-stop e-commerce logistics service in China as online shopping booms Cambodian air freight volumes buck global slowdown Big Data: the latest rage in supply chain management CMA CGM steps up Iran presence with IRISL deal Perishables shippers expect an enlarged Panama Canal to offer fresh transhipment options Swiss on a roll with the touchdown of its first 777-300ER - with another eight on the way

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Prestige Master sentenced to two years in prison Prison for Navy officer involved in Fat Leonard affair Research vessel gets innovative A-Frame ABD Shipyard delivers first of two tugs to Saam Smit Towage New engines for Niagara Falls tour boat Balearia orders giant LNG fueled smart ferry at LaNaval OSI to supply INBS for Canada's Resolve Project oiler

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Drewry dry bulk shipping report eyes cuts in vessel numbers BNSF Railway announces lower spending plan for 2016 Wanted person apprehended at Pacific Highway Port of Entry Study finds no significant impact from third Deltaport box terminal berth Trade between NAFTA partners slows down from previous year

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Lack of fixtures dampens VLGC spot market Further dips in freight rate anticipated CMA CGM teams up with IRISL to grow Iran market Update: Memorandum of understanding covers space sharing on each lines' ships Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville sets new annual shipping record Results were driven by heavy volumes of agriculture and steel products Supply chain at risk as box weight rules approach Analysts warn of disruptions when new Solas regulation comes into force Capital Product locks in more tankers as earnings rise Partnership declares steady distribution to unitholders Salvors board Modern Express Difficult intervention will take several hours, according to French authorities, but ship could be under tow by this afternoon Dry bulk: Get in now to reap rewards in next few years if you can afford it Dire market conditions creates opportunities for new entrants S&P overview: Time for asset play? The tanker sector has been bullish, but asset players seem to be shifting attention to young capes and boxships Container shipping braced for grim year Surplus ship capacity, price wars, alliance reshuffles and weak economies a nightmare mix for ocean carriers Price pressures will dictate volume of US LNG If US plants do not operate at full capacity, ships will be left without employment India: No knight in shining armour for dry bulk in 2016 Market will have to look elsewhere for positivity as vessel oversupply leads to record lows Confusion on the winding road to ship recycling Proposals for a green levy on owners and uncertainty over the beaching method overshadow news that a handful of countries may ratify the Hong Kong convention Will clean energy mean the death of the tanker trade? What COP21 means for fossil fuels, and the future of oil and gas transportation Will baby bonds deliver? Baby bonds might offer desperately needed capital to cash-starved shipping companies at a lower cost than preferred shares and with very few, if any, covenants Bulk trades to harvest an agricultural windfall from TPP Trans-Pacific Partnership strengthens trade rules and open doors for US agriculture exports Is Narendra Modi's river drying up? The clock is ticking on the Indian prime minister's grand plan for ports development - with little accomplished yet Pearls on a fraying string Sagar Mala will offer huge riches if Narendra Modi's government can pull it together Angola LNG restart still unclear Angola says it does not comment on the status of its cargoes Coherence, please An unco-ordinated approach to environmental regulation is resulting in confusion, uncertainty and an understandable reluctance by shipping to act Asia-Europe box rates continue descent With Chinese New Year fast approaching, carriers can expect further downward pressure in the weeks ahead Capesize dips on week Cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia Costamare soars after strong results underline consistency Boxship owner faced reports that underestimated liquidity and exaggerated re-chartering risk China Merchants Energy Shipping inks VLCC charter with Shell Very large crude carrier spot market expected to soften during 2016 Origin Energy posts strong production numbers for December quarter Boost attributed to increased gas production from Australia Pacific LNG project Oil tankers fixed for short-term storage on US Gulf coast Vessel demand for diesel arbitrage and storage could support tanker rates ahead Fortescue reports modest increase in iron ore shipments Miner continues to slash costs in battle for larger market share MOL reports 47% drop in nine-month profit, expects full-year loss MOL to implement reforms due to "severe" business environment China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry mulls name change Proposed new name will better reflect group's revamped business strategy Shipping market glut dampens K Line results Consolidated net income plummets 72% Tidewater suspends dividend and share buyback programme Company looking to conserve cash as oilfield services market continues to weaken

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Teamsters claim Oakland port project pact as misclassification win NY-NJ port terminals reopen after ILA wildcat strike XPO Logistics cuts jobs, adds tech in LTL restructuring Landstar System adds trucks, but revenue drops Australia's Qube raises stakes in pursuit of terminal operator Patrick Japan "Big Three" carriers see losses ahead Werner wins robust profit in 'less robust' US freight market Profit up at Japan's top air carriers despite lower cargo revenue Europe-US ocean, air cargo trades lose forwarders' confidence Employers seek to end ILA strike at NY-NJ port Top India port preps for container weight rule, others yet to progress China may heavily subsidize container rail shipments to Russia UK airport operator boosts cargo at four airports China ports introduce compulsory emissions rules from April Trans-Pacific rates inch up, but post-Chinese New Year rate slump looms

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Capital Product bags $79m in period deals Five medium-range products tankers score deals ranging from 13 months to three years. Northeast US ports hit by walkout The agency that oversees ports caught short by the surprise walkout. VLCCs find footing on quiet day of fixtures Rate estimates rise despite dearth of activity ahead of second decade. Export demand to soak up VLGC supply Dorian LPG continues to see growth in seaborne trade from US and other countries. ARC to place car carrier Aida in MSP Wallenius-Wilhelmsen-backed owner to use ship to replace Courage. Star Bulk closing on Alpha capesize deal New York-listed owner expected to conclude latest sale with Alpha joining elite group of cape bulkers. France approves plan to tow Modern Express Officials say Smit Salvage has boarded vessel and hopes complete tow preparations today. Latvian Shipping to manage Vitol trio Riga owner taking over MR newbuildings ordered by its major shareholder's Elandra unit. Dorian comes in well ahead of profit forecast John Hadjipateras-led company posts strong Q3 result and expects to carry on the momentum in 2016. Capital Products Q4 profit rises 12% Refined product and crude tanker demand offsets weaker boxship markets. Bulker woes set to hold back CSDC Annual profit growth from tankers to be curtailed by impairments of up to $46m due to struggling dry cargo market. Maersk Line focuses on Colombian fruit New weekly service linking Santa Marta and Turbo to northern Europe. Exmar's profit up after one-time items UPDATE: Nicolas Saverys-led company sees 2015 profits rise 19% after last year's asset sales. India moves nearer to Cochin IPO Government wants merchant banks to bid for shipyard share-sale business. Svitzer signs big port deal in China Danish towage company to team up with Guangzhou Port Group, the world's fifth largest harbour. Croatian tanker robbed in India Thieves target Uljanik Plovidba vessel at Kandla anchorage. John Wiik joins Cambiaso Risso Marine Former CEO of Norwegian Hull Club will take over as chairman of subsidiary Henschien Insurance Services. Zodiac offloads another cape for scrap Eyal Ofer-controlled owner sells second big bulker within a week. Meiji builds up profit Diversified Japanese owner posts strong result for the nine months to December but lowers full year forecast. NS United sees profit halved Japanese bulker owner posts lower nine-month earnings as revenue dips. Azuma pushes up nine-month profit Japanese cement carrier owner makes more between April and December despite smaller revenue. Owners back places of refuge guidelines ECSA says EU's new stance on casualties has already helped. CMA CGM signs landmark IRISL deal French container line makes first move to cooperate with Iranian carrier. LPG player Yara set for $133m hit in Q4 Norwegian owner booking big impairment from fertiliser plants in France and Trinidad. IRISL set for European comeback as early as February Lifting of sanctions against Iran prompts Iranian shipowner to restore former trade links. K Line bottom line suffers 70% decline The smallest of Japan's three major listed shipowners looks to have emerged the worst in Q3. NYK profit drops 20% on market downturn Japanese shipowner sees profit slide despite efforts to cut costs and streamline fleet size. 'Fat Leonard' scandal claims more top brass Officer admits accepting cash and prostitutes in return for helping Glenn Defense Marine Asia. IRISL set for European comeback as early February Lifting of sanctions against Iran prompts Iranian shipowner to restore former trade links. Analysts cut Euronav bets but stay positive Large dividend predicted from tanker owner as first quarter looks stronger than predicted. Tidewater suspends dividend and buyback program Cash preservation the order of the day as US offshore vessel operator battles market downturn.

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Labor walk-off at Port of New York/New Jersey marine terminals Metrans launches direct intermodal shuttle service Samskip expands short sea service network Gdansk's new cold storage facility obtains certificate of occupancy Spot container rates fall 3.9% Kirby Corp. profits, revenues drop in 2015 Indiana-Jeffersonville sets port tonnage record Japanese 'Big 3' shipping results reflect deteriorating markets Trade deal with Brazil next U.S. priority? U.S. economy limps into new year Werner boosts profits despite lower revenues in 2015 Executive Moves: "K" Line and ContainerPort Group

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JANUARY 29, 2016
Singapore scraps ban on financial transactions with Iran Singapore relied on Iran for 6% of its total fuel oil imports prior to sanctions being imposed. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Ample supply, weaker activity see trade ease VLCC sailings, landings in key centers slide on tepid activity. Singapore Feb ex-wharf 500 CST bunker prices higher at minus $1 to plus $2/mt Term prices for the RMK grade firmed from Jan. IBS offers low sulfur marine diesel at Darwin 10 ppm and 0.5% sulfur available from Feb. West Australia's Port Hedland shuts ahead of cyclone Port Hedland closed at 11:12 am Western Australian time (0312 GMT) while Dampier to close later in the day. 60 bunker tankers approved for MFM: MPA Total of 60 vessels approved for MFM bunkering to date. Hellenic Petroleum refinery workers to start strike Friday: sources Bunker fuel prices firmed at Piraeus, Greece.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%

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

SAILING LIST

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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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