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March 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-North Europe rate US$500/TEU from April 1
  • Long Beach up 35.9pc - best month in history docking first 18,000-TEUer
  • China's February exports fell 25.4pc hit by Chinese New Year shutdown
  • Shipowners condemn jail term of 81-year-old master by Spanish Supremes
  • EU court upholds US$185.5 million fines for forwarder price-fixing
  • CP files preliminary proxy with SEC ahead of Norfolk Southern AGM
  • US Senators join opponents of CP takeover of Norfolk Southern railway
  • CMA CGM hikes S America-Europe, Red Sea rate US$250/FEU April 1
  • EU to China: Cut steel exports or risk being denied WTO trade status
  • French unions hamper trains to save 35-hour work week from reform
  • INTTRA demos eVGM service for new box weight verification rules over web
  • Panama port throughput up 1.77pc to 6.9 million TEU, but with mixed results
  • Deutsche Post DHL pre-tax profit falls 18.7pc to US$2.64 million
  • Shippers, ports attack mega ships for high costs, infrastructure constraints
  • APMT's new Vado terminal orders 19 compact Kalmar straddle carriers
  • FTA likes Whitehall plans to 'improve' fines for people-smuggling truckers
  • Forwarder would jump at Iran trade, but most US sanctions still in place
  • After much speculation Amazon takes plunge into providing air cargo
  • Hedge fund, PE firm makes move on troubled United Airlines with new slate
  • 'Solid' start to 2016 for global air freight industry, IATA data shows
  • UAE parleys for 'fifth freedom' rights to access Budapest-US market
  • TIACA forms shippers' advisory committee so customers can been heard
  • Air Europa renews ULD deal with CHEP, converts to light-weight units

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Maersk Line enhances Mesawa service
  • MSC adds direct Hazira call to South Africa service
  • National Waterways Bill gets Parliamentary nod
  • OceanMasters successfully handles break-bulk shipment from Norway to Dubai
  • Reaction of Capt. Vivek Anand, President, Mumbai & Nhava-Sheva Ship-Agents Association (MANSA)
  • V.Group acquires Bibby Ship Management
  • Cabinet approves 'no objection' to proposed change in holding structure for container terminal projects of DP World Ltd in Major Ports
  • DP World's gift to NMIS girl students on International Women's Day
  • Ministry of Shipping order, dated March 7, 2016, on Relaxation of Cabotage restriction for container transhipment ports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Big brands prepare for the future
  • Castigated
  • More tonnage at Thames terminals
  • Joint operation centre to enhance rail efficiency
  • VP engineering invigorating Kuebix
  • Two appointments at HM Revenue & Customs
  • Early start for routes to Great Lakes
  • Rerouting Betuwe route
  • French airports see slight cargo plus
  • Chapman Freeborn to be GSA for RUS Aviation
  • West India Service enhanced by "K" Line
  • Multi-million dollar track construction contract netted
  • Showcasing latest on-board computer
  • New CEO to adorn fashion logistics specialist
  • Amazon's airfreight ambitions confirmed
  • 37 new Fiata members in February
  • Megaships: fears finally confirmed?
  • Green hub in Le Havre
  • Drivers to be screened for sleep apnoea

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Cyber security for ships depends on new supply chain, says LR
    Risks that come with increasing digitalisation of ships could be lessened by decreasing their connection with the shore. This move would open up a whole new model for ship operations, according to Lloyd's Register (LR). With "peak technology" coming...
  • Paragon Shipping to sell off entire operating fleet
    Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping has agreed to sell its final six bulkers in exchange for a full settlement of its syndicated loan facility obligations. In a statement after the closing bell on 9 March, the NASDAQ-listed company disclosed that the Panamaxes Coral Seas and...
  • Loss-making Bourbon ready to stack up to 20% of fleet
    French offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today that it was ready to continue stacking up to 20% of its 511-strong fleet as it strives to contain the impact of a slump in demand that left it with a net loss...
  • 'Painful path' for biggest box ships
    The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to...
  • Bank of China to become largest shareholder in Huarong Energy
    Hong Kong-listed China Huarong Energy Company, formerly China Rongsheng Heavy Industries, has announced an issue of 17.1 billion shares to its creditors to offset its CNY17.1 billion (USD2.6 billion) debts. Once completed, Bank of China (BOC) will be the shipbuilding and marine engineering company's largest shareholder. Huarong Energy had debts totalling...
  • Australia's Melbourne port privatisation gets final clearance
    Melbourne, Australia's largest container terminal and port is now officially on the market, after legislation cleared state parliament on Thursday evening. "Port lease legislation has passed through Parliament. We're getting on with it and keeping our promises," state treasurer Tim Pallas announced on social media platform...
  • Business grows at Wilmar Ship Holdings
    Wilmar Ship Holdings, the shipping arm of Singapore-based agribusiness group Wilmar International, has been growing quietly but profitably. The company owns 10 bulk carriers and 20 chemical tankers. The tankers and bulkers, which are mainly Kamsarmaxes, are primarily deployed to transport Wilmar's grain and palm oil...
  • HMM's finances worse than previously reported
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has revealed that its 2015 loss and liabilities were worse than earlier reported. This follows an external auditor's check of its accounts. HMM said its loss was KRW648.76 billion (USD540 million), compared with the unaudited figure of KRW600.1 billion it announced in...
  • DSME restructuring 'going well' despite failure to sell Romanian yard
    The restructuring efforts of South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) are progressing smoothly although attempts to sell its Romanian yard have failed. During a press briefing, Financial Services Commission commissioner Kim Yong Beom asserted DSME's reorganisation is going well despite the shipbuilder posting a record...
  • Container rates reverse three months of decline in January
    Container freight rates reversed three months of decline in January and reached their highest level since October 2015. UK consultancy Container Trade Statistics (CTS)'s price index, which includes both spot and contract rates, rose three points to 71 in January. However, shipping...
  • China Merchants to invest in 10 more overseas ports
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) is planning to invest in about 10 more overseas ports as the state-owned company continues its global expansion and implementation of China's One Belt One Road strategy. CMHI is looking...
  • US-bound tanker diverts to Europe as diesel price surges
    A New York-bound cargo of low-sulphur gasoil on board the product tanker Raysut is now diverting in mid-Atlantic to Amsterdam, as prices for diesel cargoes in northwest Europe surge to an 11-week high. The Long Range 2 tanker, carrying a 90,000-tonne (670,500 bbl) cargo of ultra-low-sulphur...
  • India remains bright spot for offshore demand
    The Indian rig market continues to defy the offshore down-cycle and boasts higher demand than the rest of the Asia Pacific region. IHS Petrodata forecasts that the Indian Ocean region is expected to attract an estimated demand of around 40 jack-up units...
  • 'Painful path' for biggest box ships
    The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to...
  • The rise and fall of perpetual preferred shipping equity
    A hybrid security known as perpetual preferred equity (PPE) has played a key role in shipping's capital-raising efforts over the past half-decade. Now, the consequences of that strategy are coming home to roost. Issuing PPE in today's market environment would be impossible, but...
  • ClassNK joins US safety inspection scheme
    Tokyo-based ClassNK has become the fifth class society to participate in a safety inspection programme aimed at reducing the US Coast Guard's regulatory burden over US-flagged ships. The Coast Guard and ClassNK signed an agreement on 9 March authorising ClassNK...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Analysis: can Atlas Air hold its own against ATSG in air freight's e-commerce market?
  • Peace breaks out as new affinity grows between ports and unions on US west coast
  • HMM alone in search for charter hire cut as lessor Seaspan believes revenue is secure
  • Barely United: airline board battle erupts as Continental's Bethune reappears
  • Signed, sealed and delivered: the Amazon threat to DHL
  • DHL forwarding losses drive down full-year group profits

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • World's largest cruise ship departs for sea trials
  • Davie makes new unsolicited bid to build polar icebreaker
  • Best practices for RO/RO vehicle deck fire safety
  • BAE San Diego gets $47.2 million Navy contract mod
  • Incat Crowther designs new generation tour vessel
  • First U.S. ethane shipment heads for Europe

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Freight transport services index climbs during month of January
  • Troutdale Airport advisory board sets public meeting for March 16
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel MYRSINI
  • Port of Seattle, Snohomish County pleased with eastside rail corridor deal
  • "K" Line making changes to West India services

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Bulk Invest creditors consider damages claims after dropping injunction
    Japanese companies owed $172m look at legal options related to 'quick' sale they claim was below market value
  • Port of Long Beach reports record highest monthly box volumes
    February surge in imports will continue into March
  • Paragon Shipping strikes bank deal to sell fleet
    Talks continue with yard on delaying newbuild trio
  • Are marine technology firms too big to fail?
    Who can we trust, shipowners ask as engine maker reputation rocked by data-rigging scandals
  • Aronnax: Suspicion reigns
    Rebuilding bridges may be more difficult than rebuilding engines
  • Persian Prize or Desert Mirage?
    Iran's market remains nascent as shipping and commodity businesses navigate legal tangles and uncertainty. But the opportunity remains too big to ignore
  • Now we are talking
    With faster, cheaper and more reliable communications, shipowners and suppliers are beginning to treat ships like any connected device and explore new ways to do business
  • Bourbon reports $84m loss for 2015
    Lower revenue forecast for 'low point in the cycle' in 2016
  • The familiar cycle
    Two years ago the offshore sector was the darling of shipowners looking for an easy diversification win; this 'new frontier' for traditional shipping has suffered from the usual follies
  • Navios 'in-house' loan has three-year term
    Security for loan from tanker sibling includes 8m units in Navios Partners held by Navios Holdings
  • Havyard agrees newbuilding contract cancellation
    Newbuilding delivery had been postponed before it was cancelled
  • MOL and Daimler set up Mediterranean car carrier service
    Move will reduce transit time to Asia and cut CO2 emissions
  • MR tanker rates drop on lack of diesel arbitrage
    Global distillate supply building up as refineries are operated at maximum production due to low oil prices and strong margins
  • No armed robbery incidents in Asia reported for February
    ReCAAP says incidents are also less severe in nature versus previous month and year-ago period
  • ASF blasts latest Prestige judgment
    Apostolos Mangouras was sentenced to two years in prison earlier this year by Spain's Supreme Court and deemed 'reckless' in 14-year-old case
  • Panama Maritime Authority moots bill to boost shipbuilding and finance
    Authority hopes initiatives will help create more jobs in the country
  • Sembcorp Marine raises stake in Gravifloat to 56%
    Group looking to expand into offshore gas processing business

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Swift sees freight volumes rise, inventories start to drop
  • NS ramps up intermodal service connecting Charleston port and Charlotte
  • Slide show: TPM 2016's most memorable quotes
  • Platform allows shippers to submit VGMs electronically
  • DP World reorganizes India business
  • Largest US truckload carrier sends warning on rates, ELDs
  • Cochin truckers walk off the job
  • Record profit has Deutsche Post unfazed by Amazon
  • Melbourne port put on the auction block
  • China Merchants plans further overseas expansion
  • India releases draft SOLAS guidelines
  • Idle container ship fleet at six-year high

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • Sobelmar complains of HSH 'takeover' effort
    Bankruptcy grows bitter as Belgian shipowner files adversary suit in Connecticut.
  • Judge won't rule now on helicopter salvage
    Sued by Greek shipowner, PHI claims there should be no award for chopper that landed on bulker's hatch.
  • Indian Oil starts work on new LPG project
    India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG.
  • Alexandratos linked to panamax purchase
    Brokers say Greek owner behind deal for Japanese-controlled panamax.
  • Indian Oil starts new LPG import project
    India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG.
  • Davie bids $752m for Canadian ships
    Shipyard tries to undercut rival Seaspan on government icebreaker and multipurpose deal.
  • Iraq-Ceyhan pipeline could reopen soon
    Hope rises for resumption of Kurdish crude exports from Turkish port as army completes military operation.
  • Tallink's LNG ferry option lapses
    Estonian owner will not be ordering another eco ro-pax at Meyer Turku in Finland.
  • Paddy Rogers: keep calm and carry oil
    Euronav chief executive moves to demystify current "abnormal" state of play.
  • Outdated terms keep a cap on Iran exports
    Traders cite inflexibility in Tehran as a reason for slow upturn in Iranian shipments.
  • Cochin IPO hits fees stumbling block
    Indian state shipbuilder could call new round of bids from banks to advise on share sale.
  • First ethane ships from US
    Historic cargo leaves Marcus Hook on Evergas Dragon vessel bound for Norway
  • DSME to cut another 12,000 workers as it eyes profit
    Korean shipbuilder will have shed 25,000 employees since 2014 as it restructures; hopeful of positive result in Q1.
  • Minoan prices offer for Hellenic Seaways stake
    Grimaldi-controlled company says it is paying $2.74 per share in order to acquire bigger slice in compatriot group.
  • Hammonia retrofits general cargo ships
    German owner introduced improvements aimed to 25% fuel savings in cooperation with charterer Intermarine.
  • Bourbon plunges to $84m 2015 loss
    French offshore shipowner sees vessel utilisation fall in tough year.
  • d'Amico snaps up chartered tanker
    Italian owner buys 2003-built products carrier from sister company.
  • Island Offshore lays up more PSVs
    Norwegian owner stacks two supply vessels as offshore demand remains low.
  • Asian piracy levels slip to twelve month low
    Indian clamp down on piracy since start of 2016 sees coast guard arrest eight suspects.
  • Panama proposes shipyard, finance law
    Government bill aims to spur shipbuilding and attract maritime-focused banks.
  • Ezion Holdings chief executive increases skin in the game
    Chew Thiam Keng makes first acquisition of stock since August in sign of confidence in firm.
  • Paragon sells all ships to satisfy banks
    Deal to pay down debt requires selling six bulkers while newbuildings deferred.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • DSME to layoff another 12,000 workers
  • Customs reauthorization bill goes into effect
  • Seaspan CEO: Current container industry outlook better than in 2008-09
  • INTTRA unveils "eVGM" product
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins SDAX stock index
  • CP files proxy statement with SEC regarding NS takeover bid
  • Dachser strengthens logistics R&D
  • DHL earnings drop 25.6% in 2015
  • UPS to expand facility in Herne, Germany
  • Napier Port releases proposal for new berth
  • Obama officials visit new logistics hub in Baltimore
  • Port of Long Beach sees 35.9% surge in cargo volumes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Unusual arrivals seen in the US Gulf Coast, China
    Freight rates for all key benchmark routes rose steadily on tight tonnage.
  • Heavy Singapore gasoline, fuel oil trading seen unlikely to congest terminals
    Ex-wharf bunker fuel sellers on standby ready to capture any prompt premiums.
  • Piracy incidents continue to die down in Asia: ReCAAP London
    Bunkerworld Latest News / 16h
  • ARA supplier Phoenix takes on first TC bunker barge
    Consolidating its position after a year of operation.
  • Vietnam's Cam Ranh port has potential to be bunkering hub: sources
    It can receive vessels up to 100,000 dwt
  • Indian LNG imports up 25% since July: Eclipse
    Increase in imports coincides with lower LNG prices in the Pacific
  • Oil futures surge higher led by NYMEX RBOB after US gasoline draw
    Implied gasoline demand rose 290,000 b/d last week to 9.411 million b/d.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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