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March 9, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM net profit slips 2.9pc to US$567 million as sales fall 6.4pc
  • Drewry: HMM, Hanjin near merger, but insiders say too much overlap
  • ICTSI profit plunges 64pc absorbing special charges, but sales only down 1pc
  • Maersk's Seago to launch Liverpool UK, Spain, Med, North Africa service
  • US shippers avoid NY-NJ labour strife by using cheaper and better Montreal
  • UASC launches weekly service spanning west Med to India via Persian Gulf
  • Ex-OW Bunker CEO charged with 'serious crime' in Danish court
  • FedEx joins UPS opposing CP-Norfolk merger as 'deal means higher costs'
  • Estonia's Tallinn sees February box volume drop 5.5pc to 15,435 TEU
  • Verisk's CargoNet, Florida Trucking Association join to cut cargo theft
  • Old Dominion Freight Line makes declining gains in January and February
  • Asia Pacific Rail to draw 2,000 to HK Conference & Ex Centre March 22
  • Airbus draws line at giving China means of production in widebody market
  • Air France-KLM tackles temp-sensitive cargo with 'Kold Karts'
  • US DOT mulls 8 pleas from US airlines for Cuban services with air cargo
  • India's top 10 air forwarders lose market share despite +100pc growth

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • CMA CGM's 2015 results & margins remain firm in a difficult environment
  • Comparison of GHS & Transport Classification
  • Shipping Ministry seeks alternative financing to develop inland waterways
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia & BARC innovate with environment-friendly in-situ biodegradation technology for perishable cargo
  • Cyril C. George appointed Chairman In-Charge of Chennai Port Trust
  • CWC's 59th Foundation Day celebrated at Gandhidham CFS
  • Cargotec completes acquisition of maritime software company INTERSCHALT
  • CONquest 2016 to focus on private sector participation in logistics & freight movement
  • CTL BHP 2016

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Teamwork reduces empty shunter runs
  • New CEO for Austria and Southeast Europe
  • First US-built Airbus exits paint shop
  • Over half million HGVs off NZ roads in H2/2015
  • New magic wand for Trailer Wizards
  • Locating right spots for LNG supplies
  • Contract signed and sealed
  • New railcar lessor takes to US rails
  • BSM goes blue for Cyprus
  • Flensborg now represented in South Africa
  • Chep and Air Europa extend ULD management pact
  • EUR 1.2 billion for roads in Hungary
  • CMA CGM grows despite difficult environment
  • Logimat laurels for software developers
  • Iata sees solid start for airfreight in 2016
  • Group CCO bowing out of Freja

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Tilbury USD142 million expansion following land acquisition
    Forth Ports, owner of the UK River Thames port of Tilbury, has entered into an agreement to buy an adjacent 61.5 ha of land, including a further deepwater jetty, and plans to spend GBP100 million (USD142 million) to develop it. The land purchased...
  • EU ports regulation not good news for the shipping market, say owners and ports
    A controversial ports regulation has been adopted by the European Union, which shipowners and UK ports say will undermine the performance of ports in Europe. The EU Port Services Regulation, a proposal twice before rejected by...
  • Bumi Armada to pursue legal proceedings against contract termination
    Malaysia-listed offshore player Bumi Armada may resort to legal proceedings against an "unlawful" termination of contract by the Australia-based Woodside Energy Julimar (Woodside). "The company intends to fully enforce its rights under the contract, including initiating legal proceedings against Woodside for its unlawful purported termination of the contract." said Bumi Armada...
  • COSL's two drilling contracts suspended in Norway
    Statoil has terminated one drilling contract with Shanghai-listed China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) and suspended another. Its subsidiary COSL Drilling Europe (CDE) was notified by Statoil that the conditions for terminating the drilling contract numbered 2001150 have been met, and the contract numbered 2001151 will be suspended since...
  • V.Group buys up Bibby Ship Management
    Top ship manager V. Group has reinforced its market leadership by taking control of Bibby Line Group company Bibby Ship Management in an operation which it says is aimed mainly at strengthening its position in the offshore sector. The two groups have declined...
  • Boskalis awarded gas pipeline trenching and backfilling contract in Abu Dhabi
    Papendrecht, 8 March 2016: Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract from the National Petroleum Construction Company of Abu Dhabi, UAE for dredging work related to the installation of an offshore gas pipeline of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as well as to an existing offshore...
  • Iran a possible panacea for South Korea's yards
    Beleagured South Korean shipbuilders could look to Iran to fill their orderbooks following the lifting of sanctions, analysts have suggested to IHS Fairplay. Despite posting a record KRW5.15 trillion (USD4.2 billion) loss for 2015 on Monday, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine...
  • HHIC wins Busan New Port project
    South Korean shipbuilder and construction firm Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has been awarded a KRW88.5 billion (USD73.4 million) contract by the Busan Port Authority to develop the hinterland of Busan New Port's South Container Terminal. The contract will provide much needed business for HHIC,...
  • Korea EXIM grants shipping companies reprieve on loan-to-value breaches
    As the asset values of many ship types have been depreciating quickly, the Export-Import Bank of Korea has granted a one-year grace period to the country's shipping companies, giving them relief from loan-to-value (LTV) covenant breaches. The depressed Baltic Dry Index has hit...
  • ICTSI books decline in net income and revenue for 2015
    International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) saw net income and revenue fall during 2015 despite a 5% rise in throughput at its global terminal operations. The Manila-based company booked net income of USD58.5 million, a decline of 68% on 2014, while revenue feel by 1% to USD1.051...
  • Fortescue announces joint venture with rival Vale
    In a surprise move, Australian iron ore producer Fortescue on Tuesday announced it had struck a deal with former rival Vale of Brazil. A non-binding memorandum of understanding will allow Vale to buy between 5% and 15% of...
  • Chinese ship recyclers post lost of over USD77 million in 2015
    China's ship recycling sector posted a loss of over CNY500 million in 2015, CNY200 million more than 2014, according to data released by China National Shiprecycling Association (CNSA). The sector recorded a revenue of CNY3.4 billion (USD524 million) in 2015, a decrease of 13% from CNY3.9 billion...
  • Two missing after tug, tanker collision off Indonesia
    Two of the four crew from a tug that sank off Pulau Rupat, Indonesia, are still missing after it collided with an ltaly-flagged oil tanker, Mare Tirrenum. The incident occurred on 7 March 2016 at 0030 h local time while Mare Tirrenum was underway from Singapore to Dumai,...
  • Oman and Iran to develop all-water and trade links as major ports sign MoU
    Oman's Port of Salalah signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Port and Maritime Authority (PMO) of Iran to cooperate with two Iranian ports. Under the agreement an all-water route between Salalah, which is 30% owned by APM Terminals, Shahid Rajaee Port at Bandar Abbas, and the southeastern Iranian port...
  • Historic debut of US ethane export trade is near
    The first-ever seaborne cargo of US ethane should soon be loaded for export at the Marcus Hook terminal near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the emergence of an entirely new oceangoing trade. The first four of Evergas' eight 27,500 cubic metre (cbm) LNG/ethane carrier newbuilds have...
  • Largest US environmental dredge project finalised
    US regulators have signed off on a scheme to remove contaminated sediment from a polluted river in New Jersey in what would be the largest American environmental dredging project to date. According to a final plan released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 4...
  • Boskalis, DEME and Van Oord among preferred bidders for Fehmarnbelt link
    The EUR6 billion (USD6.6 billion) Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link project has named consortia involving European dredging giants Boskalis, DEME, and Van Oord as preferred bidders for the four major construction contracts - with the aim of entering conditional contracts no later than...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • 'Adapt and optimise' the strategy for stormy financial waters, says CMA CGM chief
  • Welcome for UK review of fines for truckers carrying hidden illegal immigrants
  • Analysis: Expeditors shareholders want greater value, despite 'best year ever'
  • Women in logistics - they are there and it's time more had a voice at industry events
  • MASkargo: Here to stay and keeping freighters
  • How many supply chains do you really need?
  • Air freight makes a solid start in 2016, says IATA

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Sanmar delivers first VectRA 3000 tractor tug
  • BAE San Diego awarded $28.2 million contract mod
  • Rolls-Royce propulsion for LNG fueled fish food carrier
  • Transocean defers delivery of five jack-ups
  • Bollinger delivers Fast Response Cutter USCGC Donald Horsley
  • V. Group acquires Bibby Ship Management

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Port of Everett calling for bids to move Weyerhaeuser Building
  • U.S. Shipping Corp. earns award for environmental/safety efforts
  • Port of Olympia part of team providing Purple martins new homes
  • Port of Seattle begins program to fund tourism development
  • Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near Seattle

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Port Services Regulation passes EU Parliament
    Industry poised to continue lobbying efforts as text moves closer to adoption
  • Vafias grabs eight-year-old cape for $10.8m
    C Winner goes to Greek owner after repossession by KDB Capital
  • Transocean delays five rigs at Keppel
    Delivery of jack-up units pushed back by four years
  • Supramax trajectory is firmly up, with rates around six-week highs
    Emerging appearance of prompt tightness and grains exports support owners' sentiment
  • Attica celebrates 'new era' with $33m profit
    Best result for years came despite ongoing challenges
  • Backing the Union
    Lloyd's List talked to Alderman Jeffrey Mountevans, the 688th Lord Mayor of London, at his Mansion House offices, about the perils of a Brexit, the risk of competition from global maritime centres, and training maritime professionals of the future
  • Wave of new legislation to crash down on chemtankers
    Regulation covering cargoes will create extra administrative and cost burdens for shipowners and operators
  • O Shipping IPO where art thou?
    Total returns of shipping IPOs have lagged the broader stock market due to declining oil prices
  • Two Lanhai Shipping panamax bulkers up for sale
    Bid will start on March 24 at a combined floor price of $13.5m
  • Top ILWU official joins protests over USCG stance on box weighing
    Local 13 president Bobby Olvera calls for accurate container certifications as some shipper groups resist new IMO rules
  • ICTSI reports 68% decline in net profits
    Disappointing profit result comes despite 5% climb in global volumes
  • NYK, MTI and JMU to carry out big data research on 14,000 teu boxships
    Data collected will be stored at a centre established by ClassNK
  • Further changes to EU Port Services Regulation ahead
    Opponents fear regulatory creep if legislation passes EU parliament
  • Chevron expects first cargo from Australia's Gorgon LNG project next week
    Chevron is the operator of Australia's Gorgon LNG project, with a 47.3% stake
  • India's VO Chidambaranar Port breaks container throughput record
    Port handled about 5.61m teu of container volumes as of March 6 this year
  • Diana Shipping unit clinches time charter contract with RWE
    Present charter rate lower than previous $8,250 per day rate paid by Clearlake Shipping
  • Port of Salalah inks pact with Iranian port authorities
    Agreement will help grow shipping, trade and business opportunities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Negative growth on Asia-Europe trade spills into 2016
  • Trucking hits hiring roadblock as US unemployment drops
  • NY-NJ port makes new pitch for truck replacement program
  • Trucking companies in Europe rev up, despite protectionism
  • Acquisition to boost Mobile Air Transport's Canada presence
  • US imports set to plunge in March
  • China clears way for more meat imports from Brazil
  • Slide show: Fastest-growing US export ports
  • Rotterdam profit down as revenue rises and traffic hits all-time high
  • Global air cargo off to strong 2016
  • MSC adds Hazira to India-Africa service
  • Net income, revenue fell as volume rose at ICTSI in 2015
  • Oman inks deal with two Iranian ports
  • Decline in China exports accelerates in February

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Grim sign for peers as Diana downgraded
    Deutsche Bank analyst cuts bulker owner as worse-than-anticipated cash flow may require lender talks.
  • Exmar ends deal with partner on FLNG project
    Caribbean LNG plan officially ends as Exmar looks to place vessel elsewhere.
  • Six arrested over fraud allegations at ARS
    Authorities suspect shipyard officials and former provincial authorities of creating phantom positions at Argentine shipyard.
  • Sobelmar seeks OK to file Belgian bankruptcy
    Already under Chapter 11 protection in Connecticut, bulker owner says it must file in Belgium.
  • Marine Atlantic to fight legal challenge
    Government-controlled ropax owner defends subsidy that maintains public service operation.
  • Aframax rates recover as Ceyhan clears
    Brokers cite more limited supply at Turkish port as helping route recover from lows.
  • India 'facing offshore crew shortage'
    Seafarer union asks for government help to combat lack of workers for oil exploration.
  • DIS plans to boost coverage during 2016
    Marco Fiori says owner plans to reduce spot exposure steadily.
  • Oldendorff sells Eships tanker and LPGC fleet
    Expanding Dubai shipowner Tristar boosts chemical and gas operations with $90m deal for seven ships.
  • Bibby: Need for scale drove sale to V.Group
    Sir Michael Bibby explains when Bibby Ship Management was sold.
  • SM eyes partial SPP yard takeover
    South Korean group is sole bidder for shipbuilder, but may not want all its sites.
  • Boskalis seals new 50km dredging contract
    Dutch owner deploying variety of ships in Abu Dhabi for gas pipeline work.
  • Torm looks to UK on path to US listing
    Danish owner plans to register a company in Britain to help it with New York dual-listing.
  • Clarksons Platou cuts OSV trio to sell
    Analyst Turner Holm downgrades GulfMark, Tidewater and Hornbeck after price recovery this month.
  • CMV adds P&O cruiseship to fleet
    UK-based operator bringing in Australian veteran as its new flagship from 2017.
  • SK Shipping denies tax evasion
    Korean owner says probe by authorities appears to be part of regular audit.
  • V.Group in Bibby Ship Management swoop
    Market leader grows its footprint with acquisition of British rival.
  • Rem Offshore lays up another PSV
    Norwegian owner stacks fifth supply ship in Fosnavag after finishing charter.
  • V.Ships in Bibby Ship Management swoop
    Market leader grows its footprint with acquisition of British rival.
  • Gulf Navigation restructures board
    Middle East tanker owner appoints seven directors and independent chairman after shake-up in January.
  • Brussels pledges demo guidelines as Belgium signs HK rules
    European Commission to publish details for yard applications to European rules, while Belgium becomes the fourth nation to sign Hong Kong convention.
  • Torm eyes growth after strong annual profit
    Products tanker giant sees bottom line boosted by best spot market since 2008.
  • Bigger is better for Seaspan
    US-listed boxship owner pushes up revenue and profit in Q4 as fleet grows.
  • Final bids in for $1.4bn ferry contract
    Scottish government has to decide between Calmac and Serco for eight-year deal.
  • Rafelia 2 operator's licence revoked
    Indonesia bars Darma Bahari Utama from running ferry services after fatal sinking.
  • Car carrier refloated off Colombian port
    Ray-controlled PCTC Platinum Ray runs aground but problem solved within hours.
  • CMA CGM profit dips amid difficult trading conditions
    Jacques Saade-led containership operator expects market-beating cargo volumes again in 2016.
  • CMA CGM nears 5% threshold in Neptune Orient Lines
    French liner giant steps up stock purchases with recent purchase of a block of 700,000 shares.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • GSF: Container carriers must address poor quality of service
  • U.S. restricts exports to China's ZTE Corp.
  • Moody's forecasts sluggish global growth, but no recession
  • Port of Charleston goes solar
  • Seaspan reports strong Q4, full-year financial results
  • Maersk adds new port call in Egypt
  • Austrian Post to sell German logistics subsidiary
  • Senate antitrust subcommittee members voice concerns over CP-NS deal
  • CMA CGM 2015 profits, revenues drop despite increased volumes
  • Ocean carriers enhance Asia-ISC loops
  • Port of Salalah signs MOU with Iranian ports
  • Forth Ports enters land purchase agreement at Tilbury
  • Wärtsilä: Shortcuts led to improper testing of ship engines
  • Drewry: HMM-Hanjin merger a 'very real possibility'
  • Irish Continental Group marine operations report strong 2015 results
  • U.S. initiates import duties on Chinese stainless steel
  • AGRO Merchants develops storage facility at Rotterdam
  • UPS Worldwide Express adds 23 locations to its network
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • Executive Moves: Cargill, International Business Systems and ClassNK
  • U.S. exports continue slide in January
  • Infrastructure, trade take center stage at Democratic presidential debate

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • US Gulf Coast bunker fuel prices highest in months
    US Gulf Coast prices rise as Brent crude reaches highest level since Dec 4, 2015.
  • Oil trading higher on Chinese growth target, US rig count
    A Bollinger Band analysis revealed both NYMEX crude and ICE Brent hovering Monday above their upper limits.

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