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BRIEFS
May 9, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate falls 13pc to US$636/TEU, off 7.5pc to Med, rises 0.7pc to USWC
  • NOL posts quarterly loss of US$105 million on cusp of CMA CGM takeover
  • APMT's 1.3 million TEU terminal in Izmir close to completion
  • Port of Savannah will continue weighing containers at no cost to shippers
  • LB port CEO expects port rivalry to intensify due to alliances, mega ships
  • XPO pays US$10 million penalty in Pentagon 'overcharging' case
  • Strikes protesting austerity likely to cripple Greek transport in coming weeks
  • Kalmar clinches US$22 million crane upgrade at Tanjung Pelepas
  • ECU Line rebrands self as ECU Worldwide, accenting global leadership
  • USCG praised for statement on SOLAS container weights
  • China to invest US$11.9 billion in aviation infrastructure this year
  • Amazon to lease a further 20 freighters from Atlas, both parties 'excited'
  • IATA's March air freight survey indicates gloomy outlook for industry
  • British MPs accuse government of 'dithering' over London Airport expansion

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 8, 2016
  • ICS strongly criticises Prestige judgment by Spanish Supreme Court
  • India to issue guidelines on SOLAS container weight verification this week
  • ITIC reports on costly transhipment errors by ship agents
  • Maersk Line introduces direct service to Cuba
  • Seminar lists guidelines on how shipping can strengthen cyber security
  • Simatech Shipping launches two India-flagged coastal vessels in Mumbai
  • Adani West Basin Port achieves record discharge of steam coal
  • Spices Board sets up Quality Evaluation Lab at Kandla
  • Eastern Star Awards 2016

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Upgrade for Texan rail infrastructure
  • DHL takes charge of road traffic for Syngenta
  • Yard opening in Houston
  • Industry stalwart named deputy CEO of Eurotunnel
  • North Pole route 90 years old today
  • Direct service to the Balkan States
  • US-Swiss partnership in rail segment
  • Aviator recruits new CEO
  • TAAG's latest Triple Seven
  • Armitt and HPH to build new multimodal terminal
  • Logistics for aviation and aerospace sector
  • Hungary: train control system successfully tested
  • Toll Thailand gets new country manager
  • LNG hub in Antwerp operational by 2016
  • Iberia suspending Istanbul, Lagos and Accra services
  • Qatar Airways flies A350 to Australia

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • Shipping MLPs bouncing back, but not far enough
  • Vehicle carrier lawsuits pile up at FMC
  • GasLog sees clear path to LNG shipping recovery
  • Shubh Arya becomes the fifth ship recycler in Alang to get HKC compliance status
  • ECSA urges European Commission not to be 'overly restrictive' on beaching
  • Keppel reveals corruption charges on Skornicki
  • BIMCO warns shipping of toxic cocktail of slow growth and rising bunker costs
  • MOL launches Indonesia's second inter-island LNG shipping project
  • South Korean seafarers' union speaks out against layoffs
  • Charterers give Sainty Marine's ships a wide berth
  • Growth in US LPG exports insufficient to relieve VLGC oversupply
  • NOL suffers USD105 million Q1 loss as CMA CGM takeover cleared by EU
  • Great Eastern posts USD150 million profit
  • D'Amico cancels Yangfan yard order for two container ships
  • Spot rate fall resumes on Shanghai-Europe while Asia-US prices stay flat
  • South China's Zhanjiang port sees 78% surge in first quarter iron ore imports
  • Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines on joint sea patrol to prevent kidnapping
  • Shock at sudden death of Contship Italia's Marco Simonetti

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • EXCLUSIVE Port of Felixstowe u-turn on insistence on VGM, but will charge for weighing boxes
  • Amazon deal 'promises much', but Atlas Air fails to acknowledge elephants in the room
  • Carriers pin hopes on mid-month Asia-Europe price hike after GRI gains fade again
  • Angry union calls on Argos drivers for strike vote over transfer to Eddie Stobart
  • Analysis: it's all about costs at AF-KLM, but angry unions may blunt its cutting edge
  • Swedish cargo carrier West Atlantic posts $6m loss in 2015

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • America's Cup race returns to New York
  • Research ship won't be Boaty McBoatface, but ...
  • Eastern delivers another towboat in long series
  • BAE Norfolk wins $29.4 million CG64 award
  • LCS to be fitted with Kongsberg strike missile system
  • Crowley christens third LNG-ready Jones Act tanker
  • AIDA Cruises rejects NABU claims on AIDAprima emissions
  • Lack of navigational awareness, so ferry hits rock

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • Port of Grays Harbor eyes sale of NewWood manufacturing gear
  • Crowley marks christening of LNG-ready product tanker
  • Coast Guard rules weighing practices meet new SOLAS Convention scheme
  • Customs warns travelers of importing Mother's Day flowers
  • General Dynamics NASSCO launches new SEA-Vista ECO Class tanker

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • GasLog still bullish on long-term LNG shipping prospects
    But it slips into first-quarter loss as project outages and delays hurt spot rates
  • Asia-Europe box traffic jumps 21% in March
    Early Chinese New Year boosts monthly trade and helps quarterly traffic climb above 2015 levels
  • Cosco's yard unit sounds pessimistic note after first-quarter losses
    Singapore-listed Cosco Corp hurt by offshore and shipbuilding downturn
  • Yilport seeks majority control of Ports America
    Chairman Robert Yildirim in second round of negotiations with Highstar in move that would give Turkish entrepreneur a firm foothold in the US ports
  • Maersk and MSC offer shippers stability in box line turmoil
  • NOL incurs $105m net loss in first quarter amid weak rates
    Carrier says severe overcapacity continued to affect the market in 2016
  • Holiday blues hit capesize rates
    Rates slashed by 20% over the past week due to decline in activity
  • Cheniere falls to $320m net loss
    America's first LNG export project started offering cargoes for ships in February and is eager to turn a profit
  • Household names make the grade in bid to operate Panama Canal port
    PSA, TIL, Terminal Link and APM Terminals in the race to operate the proposed 5m teu transhipment hub at the waterway's Pacific entrance
  • South America grain exports offer a glimmer of hope
    Rising tonne-mile demand supports rates but oversupply continues
  • Commodities downturn hits South Africa
    Africa's most developed country faces declines in dry bulk exports
  • Søren Skou hints worst could be over for box trades
    INTERVIEW: Maersk Line chief executive encouraged by full ships and prospect of price momentum towards mid-year
  • Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines to jointly combat piracy
    Foreign ministers and chiefs of armed forces meet to address region's maritime security issues
  • Keppel provides update on Petrobras and Sete Brasil investigations
    Group obtains copy of Brazilian Public Prosecutor's report on charges filed against Zwi Skornicki
  • Bahri secures Islamic credit facility to fund three VLCCs
    Loan will be used to finance 80% of the price of secondhand vessels
  • Faz Peermohamed steps down as chief executive at Norwegian Hull Club
    Chief operating officer Hans Christian Seim appointed acting chief executive

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • Ecoporto Santos slashes in-house truckers from payroll to combat crisis
  • US exporters, container lines in high-stakes game of SOLAS chicken
  • Yusen, MOL open logistics subsidiaries in Myanmar
  • Focus on gateway over transshipment traffic powers DP World
  • California offers amnesty for drayage companies that reclassify drivers
  • Trucking adds jobs, barely; wage gap with construction grows
  • Altamira, Prince Rupert fastest-growing North American ports in 2015
  • US West Coast port container volume rises
  • Export rally through Oakland port continues
  • Weak freight rates drag NOL to deep loss
  • Asia-US spot rates hold as China-Europe spot rates slide

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • Iran warms up to a 'freeze' on oil
    Key Opec member says it has reached plateau of production targets.
  • Scorpio refinances debt on two MRs
    Announcement comes as Scorpio still seeks to finance newbuildings.
  • Still bullish, Evercore cuts GasLog bet
    Analyst Jonathan Chappell expects full-year loss but keeps a 'buy' rating.
  • Ofer's Pacific Drilling faces Total axe
    But company seeking to negotiate alternative to cancellation of drillship contract.
  • Harkand troubles spread to US; HOS sues
    Offshore vessel owner becomes latest victim of troubles at Oaktree-backed subsea company.
  • Bimco applauds tanker order restraint
    But those already in the book pose a risk to strong rate environment, chief analyst says.
  • Lindblad pushes profit above expectations
    Strong fleet performance lifts bottom line in first quarter for New York expedition cruiseship operator.
  • GOL Offshore agrees debt-swap deal
    Lenders to turn 74% of borrowings into equity in offshore shipowner.
  • NOL sees red in first quarter
    Singaporean liner company posts $105m loss as CMA CGM deal progresses.
  • Clarksons chairman surveys difficult market backdrop
    James Hughes-Hallett says full-year performance likely to see heavier weighting to the second half.
  • GasLog misses first quarter forecasts
    Loss deeper than expected in challenging LNG market.
  • Cosco Corp begins new year in the red
    Singaporean shipbuilder turns a loss in the first quarter while it confirms Aegean's aframax order.
  • Fornaes scraps two offshore vessels
    Danish breaker takes delivery of veteran Boston Putford and Atlantic Offshore ships.
  • Maersk Line to benefit from reshuffling
    Soren Skou looks at the positives of latest consolidation wave.
  • Abandoned tanker hit by fire
    Flames seen in captain's cabin after vessel beaches in Liberia with no sign of crew.
  • Still no investor deal for ABG Shipyard
    Indian yard responds to report lenders are ready to sell the company.
  • Eidesvik-Harkand contract terminated
    A charter agreement for a 2009-built ship is ditched as UK company enters administration.
  • R&A buys tanker owner Semua Shipping
    Malaysian investment company tries to maintain listing with $37m deal for six-ship fleet.
  • Al Qaeda a 'growing threat' to shipping
    Yemen-based terrorists have capability to hit vessels, naval chief says.
  • Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz
    Vital tanker route will be choked off if US becomes too aggressive.
  • Jaxport grows Asian container volumes
    Florida-based port says trade lane is fastest growing segment of its container business.
  • Pacific Drilling slumps to first quarter loss
    Idan Ofer-backed outfit slips into the red as end of lucrative charter takes its toll on revenue.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: Cargomatic CEO Kessler out
  • SCFI falls back after last week's jump
  • Commerce finds dumping of Indian pipe imports
  • IATA: Airfreight demand remains weak in March
  • U.S. meat exports in Q1 rise in volume, sink in value
  • International Shipholding reports $8.5m loss in Q1
  • Port of Oakland exports grow for fourth straight month
  • Port of Charleston to provide verified box weight for $25 fee
  • Prime Distribution Services opens new Indiana facility
  • Port of Tilbury gains new temperature-controlled facility
  • Matson CEO: Global container shipping in a 'nasty down cycle'
  • Maersk Line CEO expects business to pick up later this year
  • Oil heads toward first weekly loss in over a month
  • HNA Group mulls purchase of Singapore logistics firm
  • U.S. trade deficit narrows as imports slump most in seven years
  • Report: COSCO Hope captain could face charges over Port Said fire
  • UPS announces $0.78 dividend
  • U.S. transportation employment ticks up in April
  • Bureau Veritas purchases casualty consultancy
  • ISS: Greek port workers engage in another strike

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2016
  • Fujairah 380 CST delivered bunker fuel premium at almost 4-month high
    Due to higher crude prices in recent weeks.
  • IBIA develops procedures for fuel surveyors for mass flow meter bunkering
    Standardizes bunker delivery by mass flow meter to vessel.
  • No impact on Fujairah bunkering after barge collides with LPG vessel
    Fujairah bunker fuel market has 17 licensed suppliers.
  • Oil complex settles higher, but pares Fort McMurray wildfire rally
    NYMEX June crude settled 54 cents higher day on day at $44.32/b, having reached $46.07/b in morning trading, while ICE July Brent settled 39 cents higher at $45.01/b after trading at $46.77/b.
  • Panama Canal postpones third draft restriction to May 25 due to recent rain
    The maximum authorized draft for transiting vessels will remain at 11.74 meters (38.5 feet) until May 24, after which it will be reduced to a maximum draft of 11.59 meters (38 feet).

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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
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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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