BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 9, 2016

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Maersk adds six 8,000-TEUers on China/LA Long Beach run September 15 China's share of global export value increases from 12.9pc to 14.6pc CMA CGM's first move: Sell offshore terminal assets of Neptune Orient Lines Hanjin ship seized in Oz, Hutch levies fee Dutch court banned in Rotterdam Boxship overcapacity cripples effect of positive demand growth: BIMCO Caixin Output Index at 51.8 in August holds steady against July's high MacGregor to mount stage in Hamburg to call for intra-industry co-operation Long Beach accepts 125 acres of former navy land for cargo operations MacGregor's stowage lashings allows for higher FEU shipboard stack weights Fugro's new Oceanstar manoeuvring designed to enhance berthing safety Rate increases disguise weakness of box shipping sector: Xeneta World air cargo demand up 5pc in July, Asia-Pacific up 4.9pc, Europe 7.2pc DHL brings fashion showpieces from emerging Asian designers to Hong Kong Bombardier: Engine delays cut C Series delivery forecast 50pc plus Lufthansa expect China/HK demand to rise on new IT product launches FedEx launches pre-clearance service in eastern China for Japanese imports CAL to commence flights to San Juan and plans further expansion in Americas

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
ICS Chairman calls on shipping industry to respond proactively to three major challenges MANSA's 38th AGM & Star Awards on Sept. 16 MSC & Maersk Line introduce new Transpacific services Shipowners advised not to underestimate risks posed by cyber attack Such consolidation needed for stability in industry, says analysis Advisor to Shipping Minister visits Chennai Port Seabird Marine Services' Hazira CFS commences operations Ravindra Gandhi elected President of Indo-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Working our way back to normality? In the bag: new contract from car industry "Vir Varenya" joins UHL charter fleet Beware - there's a T. rex in Leiden Fednav to operate under one leader Kazakh locomotive operating in Tajikistan CTT gearing up for more megaships Digital platform for customers and carriers OHL now rebranded Geodis Pemco adding new services Ramping up infrastructure for coal transport Dunkirk: Ecocem's location of choice Logistic plans for Laos Polmans takes seat on Tiaca board Hybrid Airships venturing to Alaska New blocktrain connecting China and Germany Rivals competing for Hanjin inheritance Stute supplying Airbus assembly lines Reinforcements for Interrail Germany Air France ending Brasilia service

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
New ballast water treaty raises stakes for shipowners Bourbon losses rise sharply as market reaches low point Prepare for new round of M&A in marine insurance, says ratings firm Marco Polo Marine to meet bond holders Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secures order for three 1,900 teu feeders Iranian port throughput grows as sanctions ease Korea to deploy 20 ships to collect stranded Hanjin cargo Hong Kong Shippers' Council considers legal action over Hanjin box fees Bangladesh buys 16 bulkers from China Pacific Radiance secures arbitration settlement with Chinese yards Hanjin sends supplies to replenish stricken vessels

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
It's a waiting game for air freight as confusion reigns over stranded Hanjin cargo Terminal operators under fire from shippers over high fees for releasing Hanjin containers Brexit: when it happens, will it bring storms or smooth sailing for industry? UTi chief goes to Amazon as VP global logistics China backtracks on Zika virus rules for US exporters Here's why Mercedes is betting on drones and self-driving robots SEKO Logistics appoints new president as it builds next generation of leadership

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Live from SMM: What will the ship of the future look like? Live from SMM: Octopus provides easy access to vital ship info OSHA issues RFI on shipyard safety Live at SMM: Operators need to adapt to changing environment Zumwalt departs Bath Iron Works Fishing vessel to be first with Wartsila 31 engine BWM Convention triggered: Chaos ahead? Board of Investigation releases El Faro hearing transcripts Piston free LNG container vessel project advances Live from SMM: New Azipod XL improves propulsion efficiency Live from SMM: Viking Life-Saving aims at total safety service

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Port of Virginia to charge $325 pick-up fee per Hanjin import box East coast US port seeks to mitigate risk from container line failure Pacific Crest and Waigaoqiao agree to cancel to PSV newbuildings Shipbuilder will return a $ 10.63m pre-delivery instalment Hanjin box deposit an emergency measure, says HIT Terminal operator ensures shippers a full refund upon return of the empty containers Odfjell completes $61m bond issue Bond issue, for growth and refinancing, was oversubscribed Two Indian ports singled out for bribes boycott Maritime anti-corruption campaigners to take 'can't pay, won't pay' stance Ballast convention in force September 8, 2017 Shipowner groups call on authorities to complete revision work to give owners confidence in the technologies they are forced to install Asia-Europe traffic up nearly 4% in July But the early peak season hike is still stark in comparison to recent years US shippers face up to $1,000 per container penalty to retrieve Hanjin boxes Freight forwarder group slams escalating costs for cargo owners to retrieve Hanjin cargo Bourbon puts on brave face amid heavy losses Pre-crisis levels of performance are unlikely to return, though 2017 might be better Hanjin and Hamburg There was plenty of noise from one of the largest regular gatherings on the shipping calendar, but activities in Hamburg were almost drowned out by the continuing chaos from Hanjin's collapse Brexit could boost Britain's IMO standing, Platten argues Country's EU departure not good or bad for shipping, just different, says CoS chief executive Hanjin vessel heads to Mexican waters Hanjin Greece avoids US ECA to conserve low-sulphur bunkers DSME mulls cash and equity deal for Sonangol drillship repayment Shipbuilder has liquidity to make corporate bond repayments this month Capesize index rises 40% on Chinese demand Market supported by iron ore shipments from Brazil and Australia Euroseas axes second ultramax vessel at Chinese yard Vessel with hull number DY 161 was previously expected to be delivered at end-August this year Marco Polo Marine appoints KPMG to conduct business review Review ahead of maturity of notes Seoul court asks KDB to provide financial aid to Hanjin Shipping Update: KDB unlikely to lend Hanjin more funds VLGCs: cruel market shows little sympathy for owners Further rate falls deflate hopes, though charterers are not complaining It's experience that counts For years the marine industry has been talking about where the next generation of marine professionals is going to come from

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Long Beach CEO Slangerup resigns Fate of stranded Hanjin ships near US ports depends on US court decision Swift's Moyes to retire, Stocking named 'co-CEO' US push underway to speed up release of stranded Hanjin cargo NY-NJ lags US East Coast in container imports NJ container depot accepts Hanjin boxes - at a price Breakwater floated as Santos dredging, flooding cure Rotterdam's ECT bows to shipper pressure, cuts Hanjin charges Target's Dolan to head shipper-port-carrier coalition Iran port throughput rises on eased sanctions, containers lag US intermodal industry fully invested in a turnaround - whenever it comes Traffic rises at major Indian ports as productivity efforts proceed South Korea to send 20 ships to rescue Hanjin boxes Shippers seek legal advice over HIT's high Hanjin box release fees

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Baja Ferries sued amid litigation wave Yolanda Rodriguez files fourth lawsuit over Caribbean Fantasy casualty; lawyers planning more. Scorpio refinancing may get bigger Tanker owner adds up to $72m to earlier refinancing within products fleet. HMM relieves exporters stranded by Hanjin Hanjin's receivership jeopardises $527bn in exports from 11th largest world economy. Odfjell sells out $61m bond issue Chemical tanker owner sees deal oversubscribed in less than 24 hours. Eagle Bulk cancels $6.3m preferred share sale Gary Vogel-led shipowner to pay out termination fee to potential purchasers instead. KDB resisting call to release extra Hanjin cash State lender will find it "difficult" to comply with court request to aid bankrupt owner further. SCF lands fresh financing of $252m New loan facility will be used to refinance nine newly added vessels from Prisco and two icebreaking supply ships. Scorpio Tankers nets loan facility of $372m New York-listed company strikes financing agreement with Nordea for up to 20 tankers. Seamec goes after Swiber in India Indian owner seeks to wind up troubled Singapore rival's Indian unit. HMM and Sinokor create new alliance South Korean companies, also including Korea Marine Transport and Heung-A, join forces to ease Hanjin chaos. China Cosco takes $50m scrapping hit State owner has removed five boxships from the fleet at a book loss. Prime Shipping adds chemical tanker Vietnamese owner emerges as the buyer of a 2006-built ship, which was reported sold last week for $10.3m Asenav wins Cruceros cruiseship order Chilean yard building vessel to replace departed Via Australis. Fitch affirms A rating for Panama Canal Ratings agency says waterway has solid revenue and low leverage. Clarksons: LNG fleet to grow 8% next year UK broker says capacity will continue to increase rapidly this year and in 2017. Bourbon loss widens as market hits 'low point' French offshore giant hit by revenue fall and provisions in the first half.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
BNSF to commence Pacific Northwest-Texas expedited intermodal service BNSF Railway Co. next week will commence a new expedited intermodal service between the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Texas, according to a st... BWR: Hanjin's market share on Asia outbound trades The chart below illustrates what Hanjin Shipping's market share has most recently been on various prominent trades out of Asia, prior to th... Ackman resigns from CP board Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman has resigned from the board of directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., effective immediately,... U.S. Customs extends ACE deadline for post-release functions U.S. Customs on Thursday announced a one month extension to begin mandatory filing in the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) of pos... Finland signs onto IMO ballast treaty Finland has ratified the International Maritime Organization's (IMO)Ballast Water Management Convention, bringing the number of countries t... USCG completes review of first El Faro hearing The U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) has completed its review of transcripts for the first public hearing sess... Trade groups urge more coordinated EU customs policy The European Union needs to better coordinate border management among member states, and integrate customs policy with economic and trade p... FreightorGator to provide dynamic YRC pricing The online less-than-truckload (LTL) freight exchange FreightorGator said Wednesday it has begun dynamically linking freight rates from LTL... U.S. pork, beef export volumes pick up in July The United States experienced year-over-year increases in pork and beef export volumes in July, according to data provided by the U.S. Depa... K+N to use Transporeon's TMS in Europe The Switzerland-based third party logistics company Kuehne + Nagel said Wednesday it will use a transportation management system (TMS) from... LinkedIn-style trucker app reaches milestone A LinkedIn-style app that allows truckers to build career profiles has more than 20,000 Class-A drivers registered on its network, the comp... U.S. presses for countervailing duties on Chinese steel plate imports The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that U.S. imports of carbon and alloy cut-to-length plate steel from China unfairly re... Various carriers are adding new routes in reaction to Hanjin insolvency In the wake of Hanjin Shipping filing for receivership in Korea last week, 2M Alliance members Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Comp... Federal drone advisory committee to meet next week A newly formed federal committee on unmanned aircraft systems will hold its inaugural meeting next week in Washington, DC, according to a s... Descartes posts another profitable quarter The logistics software provider Descartes saw net income for its fiscal second quarter rise 14 percent from the same quarter a year ago to ... DOT says FASTLane grants support $3.6b worth in infrastructure The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Wednesday said the combination of 18 infrastructure project grants awarded in fiscal year 20... Technology for the forwarder/NVO meeting point To Fauad Shariff and Petere Miner, the trouble freight forwarders have adapting to the internet age isn't the threat of being wiped out of ... Hanjin vessel being worked in Prince Rupert The Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia said cargo aboard the containership Hanjin Scarlet is currently being discharged at Fairview ... NEWS FLASH: Maersk, MSC launch new transpacific services In the wake of Hanjin Shipping filing for receivership in Korea last week , 2M Alliance members Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Comp...

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Cargill and Fjord Lines join sulfur enforcement shipping alliance Law needs to catch up with low sulfur environment. External: Wired Bunkering Hanjin Shipping's unpaid bills amount to $550-$600 million: Korean ministry The ministry told S&P Global Platts that the "costs are mostly for cargo handling and chartered vessels, and just small for fuel oil." External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management India's Adani targets major bunker sales growth via expansions Adani's bunkering business was formerly known as Chemoil-Adani, a joint venture formed in 2008 between Singapore-based bunker supplier Chemoil Energy and India's Adani Enterprises. Methanol industry expects use as marine fuel to grow but hurdles remain Viability depends on demonstrated technical feasibility, conversion of ship engines, and refueling infrastructure.

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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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