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BRIEFS
September 14, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy multiple east/west, north/south rate hikes October 1
  • AADA hikes China, Hong Kong -Australia rate US$500/TEU October 15
  • Shanghai Aug cargo up 6.5pc to 3.31 million TEU y-o-y, up 1.2pc from July
  • New ICS chairman warns against undermining IMO by setting local eco-rules
  • First half cargo through Black Sea ports up 5.5pc to 1.2 million TEU
  • 'Costly 19th century pilotage rules make Great Lakes uncompetitive'
  • ICTSI plans to focus on ASEAN until Manila decides on expansion policy
  • Europeans fear Hanjin collapse will halt manufacturing supply chains
  • Charleston posts 1.4pc to 1.9 million TEU, breakbulk surpasses target
  • Tel Aviv-Haifa coastal trains shut down over Sabbath repair work row
  • DHL Express opens US$10 million HK package processing warehouse
  • Trigana Air cargo 737 skids off the runway at Wamena Airport in Papua
  • Shippers want bigger say in shaping air cargo regulations, says GSF

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Capt. Anoop Kumar Sharma takes charge as C&MD, SCI
  • ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation & NYK Line launch Gas4Sea, a new global brand for LNG bunkering
  • Evergreen responds to disruption caused by Hanjin with new e-commerce & substitute service
  • FFFAI welcomes CBEC Circular on service tax
  • Hanjin Shipping gets some funds to help unload stranded cargo
  • Transworld Group's TW Ship Management appointed exclusive agent of Colombo Dockyard PLC in India
  • Anti-dumping duty on organic chemical from China extended
  • Duty reduced on shrimp imports into US
  • LNG storage facilities planned at Haldia Dock
  • Mundra Port terminal achieves new high in container operations
  • Paradip to be a Smart City
  • Radhakrishnan reviews functioning of Cochin Port Trust
  • DICT achieves record throughput of 6,000 TEUs in Aug. 2016
  • Export control regimes seen playing a critical role in India's growth story

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Australia: progress for Murray Basin rail network
  • Opening: transport platform in Portugal
  • New transport mode unveiled
  • UK retailer to cut logistics workforce
  • Antonov completing AN-132D without Russia
  • ICS: the Big Three for the shipping industry
  • Expansion in US logistics market
  • Evergreen Line steps into the breach
  • US railroad doubling track in New Mexico
  • Durban airport: 25% more international cargo
  • Unicarriers Germany under new management
  • Cosco continues to reshape fleet
  • Latam freight clients sailing to more flexibility
  • Efficiency measures efficacious
  • C.H. Robinson Europe names ops overseer
  • New office near Lille-Lesquin airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Safety gaps found in US vessel traffic management
  • Finland opens first LNG import terminal in nationwide network
  • Nantong Tongbao shipyard secures chemical tanker order
  • Vessel orders and deliveries - August 2016
  • No Hanjin boost for charter rates
  • Ocean Yield raises NOK750 million in bond issue
  • Container shipping approaching improved business environment, Hapag CEO says
  • Hanjin Milano drifting outside Melbourne to avoid arrest
  • Effissimo not plotting our takeover, just betting on share price, 'K' Line says
  • SIPG to invest USD2.4 billion to subscribe IPO of a Chinese bank
  • Gwangyang port doing its best to process cargoes amid Hanjin chaos
  • Short-term pain to give way to long-term gain for LNG carrier owners
  • Spread in crude pricing could shift US tanker flows

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Ripple effect of Hanjin sinking will impact on supply chains and globalisation, says Seaspan chief
  • 'Going the extra smile': Brussels Airlines upgrades cargo to first class
  • We must legislate shipping into becoming greener, says Carbon War Room
  • AirBridgeCargo expands network with fifth-freedom designations
  • All aboard for 'One Belt, One Road'? Afghanistan freight train one stop in China's bigger drive
  • Ireland's air freight deals up in the air over Brexit worries

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • VIDEO: NNS places 900 ton CVN 79 superlift in dry dock
  • Cathelco BWTS starts shipboard tests for U.S. Type Approval
  • MAC reports progress with Nautilus mining vessel
  • Vard Electro wins major contract from Cochin Shipyard
  • Norwegian Jewel completes hybrid scrubber system retrofit
  • Shell Alexia 140 completes six month shipboard trial
  • Danish Maritime Days reception will be global gathering

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Three Hanjin ships bound for New York suffer severe schedule delays
    Update: Hanjin Greece heading from Long Beach to Oakland while Hanjin Boston now being handled in LA as other ships remain under arrest or are being rerouted
  • Marco Polo Marine asks for extension on notes maturing next month
    Notes are set to mature in October
  • Is Hanjin's collapse the shock that container shipping needs?
    Industry analyst James Frew argues that Hanjin's failure may influence behaviour of other lines for the better
  • 'Anaemic' refining outlook adds to product tanker uncertainty
    New dynamics reshape a product tanker market whose future is far from certain
  • Slower Chinese teapots intake affects suezmax, aframax demand
    Indonesia-Japan aframax rate down to $9,000/day vs 2016 year-to-date average of $24,000/day
  • Hanjin collapse will mean complex headaches for marine insurance, Marsh warns
    "Considerable concern" over extent of cover, top broker reports
  • Shipbuilding capacity to fall up to 30% in five years
    More shipyard consolidation to come, says Teekay
  • Chinese "teapot" boom to boost port investments and tanker trades
    Independent refineries evolving into new petroleum hub a boost for tonne-mile demand
  • DSME in talks over FPSO delivery delay
    DSME stands a good chance of normalising its businesses, says chief executive Jung
  • Ocean Yield raises $91m from bonds
    Proceeds used to repurchase older bonds and pay back Aker loan
  • September VLCC loading programme ends with a whimper
    Holidays exacerbate an already stagnant spot market for large crude tankers
  • Hanjin Shipping banks $36m loan from group chairman
    But loan from Korean Air Lines could take more time to be issued, say regulatory authorities
  • Ardmore Shipping completes financing for six vessels
    Company also takes delivery of three tankers and sells an older vessel

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • US LTL trucking firms push for fall rate hikes
  • Others could follow Hanjin before container shipping rebound
  • New Orleans latest port to finance cleaner trucks
  • Three lines' trans-Pacific service adds Oakland call
  • Gwangyang port works through Hanjin backlog
  • RoadOne builds denser Northeast US drayage network
  • DB Cargo inks second Asia-Europe rail contract in a month
  • Salalah container traffic soars as mega-ship calls rise
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Container shipping set to recover in one to two years
  • Charleston to ramp up investment to handle New Panamax ships
  • India's top port accelerates drive to smooth drayage
  • Market rumors keep 'K' Line takeover talk in the headlines
  • Fear of arrest by shipowner keeps Hanjin ship adrift off Melbourne
  • GLP expands US footprint with $1.1B logistics portfolio takeover

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Tufton targets yield in shipping deals
    Current income remains the mandate from the London-based fund's investors.
  • Bank defections seen as ray of hope
    Lack of debt financing may be just the tonic to bring a recovery across shipping's sagging sectors, stockpicker says.
  • Deutsche Bank's Maher sale set to close
    Port of New York and New Jersey head says purchase by Macquarie to be completed soon.
  • How long will the Big Apple shine?
    New York remains the unchallenged centre for shipping capital, but history may show it shouldn't get too comfortable with that title.
  • IEA throws cold water on tanker demand
    Forecasting outfit trims outlook on 2016 demand; refinery output also slowing.
  • Shipyard strife troubles KEXIM
    South Korean bank sees provisions grow on back of industry difficulties.
  • Shin Nihonkai adds MHI newbuilding
    Japanese ferry company returns to domestic shipbuilder for new ro-pax.
  • Crewman killed in drill on world's biggest cruiseship
    Lifeboat became detached from fifth deck on Royal Caribbean's giant Harmony of the Seas.
  • Samudera calm on Hanjin exposure
  • Hanjin nets $44.6m from chairmen
    Incumbent and former chairs push in personal funds to aid Korean shipowner.
  • Wang: Hanjin a 'huge, huge nuclear bomb'
    Seaspan chief says Hanjin collapse is shipping's Lehman Brothers moment.
  • Canadian ro-pax on sales block
    Laid-up state ferry Sir Robert Bond offered to new owner in auction.
  • Lower rates await owners of Hanjin ships
    Marsh also sees numerous insurance questions arising from the woes of the South Korean company.
  • Jefferies forecasts significant LNG upcycle
    Bank takes up coverage of LNG MLPs with buy ratings on three big names.
  • Seafarer killed by water jet on PSV
    Brazilian crewmember dies from head injuries during test on Astromaritima vessel in Brazil.
  • Putin orders extension of ship subsidies
    Russian president wants continued financial help for domestic operators.
  • Celestyal Cruises plotting new orders
    Piraeus owner targets shipyard slots to update ageing fleet.
  • Panama Canal expects 230 cruiseships
    Major cruise lines are set to use the expanded waterway's new and bigger locks this season.
  • Cochin Shipyard moves on $90m IPO
    Indian shipbuilder to lodge documents with regulator this month.
  • Perisai Petroleum seeks bond maturity extension
    Malaysian oil services provider looking for more time to explore options to manage its liabilities.
  • Subsea 7 teams with Det Norske in Norway
    Oslo-listed owner forming alliance also including Aker Solutions.
  • MPC Capital raises $24m in share sale
    German asset manager completes over-subscribed first part of capital increase.
  • Hanjin Heavy denies ULC order
    South Korean parent of Philippines yard says there has been no new deal for trio of 20,600-teu vessels.
  • Teekay sees shipyard capacity falling 30%
    Consolidation of yards is positive for the long-term health of shipping, says tanker giant.
  • Japanese capesize duo head for new ownership
    Kumiai Senpaku and MOL look to offload modern tonnage on back of rising freight rates.
  • World Fuel Services renews share buyback plan
    US-listed bunker company says move demonstrates its confidence in its long-term prospects.
  • US imports remain strong despite Hanjin collapse
    Retail trade association plays down any impact on major US ports due to bankruptcy.
  • Ocean Yield sells $91m in new debt
    Oslo-listed company refinances debt and gets dry powder with new capital.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Cargo interests to fight against demurrage
    Cargo interests are about to step up their fight against what they consider improper assessment of demurrage fees charged by container term...
  • Longshoremen in France to join labor reform strike Thursday
    French dockworkers with the trade union CGT will join a nationwide strike against a labor reform bill it says violates conventions of the I...
  • SCPA posts record August box volumes
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest August container volumes on record with a throughput of 180,153 TEUs durin...
  • Watco subsidiary acquires Utah-based intermodal provider
    Watco Supply Chain Services, LLC has purchased intermodal services provider BCM Logistics, LLC, according to a statement from the company. ...
  • ITC rules on hot-rolled steel import investigation
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Monday determined that imports of hot-rolled steel from Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Ko...
  • RoadOne expands New England operations via acquisition
    RoadOne IntermodaLogistics looks to expand its operations in southern New England and business with the marine terminals at the Port of New...
  • CBP's Kerlikowske calls for C-TPAT revitalization
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said a key trade facilitation program is in need of rejuvenation at a ...
  • Commerce finds dumping of Chinese stainless steel imports
    The U.S. Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that China is dumping stainless steel sheet and strip on the U.S. market at less ...
  • DOT awards $25m to states for rail upgrades
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $25 million in grants to improve safety at railroad crossi...
  • MercuryGate integrates LoadPay carrier payment tool
    The transportation management system (TMS) provider MercuryGate said at its user conference in New Orleans Monday that it has integrated a ...
  • FMC's enforcement arm looks into co-loaded cargo
    A counsel for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)indicated Monday that the association is trying to...
  • FMC's Cordero is not surprised by Hanjin's bankruptcy
    Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero on Monday called for the container shipping industry to be prepared for future lin...
  • Hanjin ordeal highlights importance of visibility
    The first question many shippers and third-party logistics companiesasked themselves when news broke that Hanjin Shipping was filing for ba...
  • Executive Moves: IAPH, ATA and two law firms
    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Director Molly Campbell has been elected as the new vice president of International Associat...
  • Quijano: Panama Canal won't engage in 'price war' with Suez
    The Panama Canal will not raise tolls despite primary competitor the Suez Canal reportedly slashing its fees by more than half, according t...
  • CP CFO resigns, Velani named to interim post
    Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Erceg has resigned from his position, effective Sep...
  • NRF: U.S. container imports steady despite Hanjin bankruptcy
    Import volumes at major container ports in the United States should remain at "near-peak levels" in September despite issues caused by the ...
  • Textainer says it may incur significant costs from Hanjin's bankruptcy
    The container leasing company Textainer said it may incur significant costs from Hanjin filing for bankruptcy, regardless of whether or not...
  • CRST buys Gardner Trucking
    CRST International, a large cross-country trucking company based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,has acquired Ontario, Calif.-based Gardner Truck...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
  • Crude declines after IEA lowers oil demand growth forecast
    NYMEX October crude settled down $1.39 at $44.90/b. ICE November Brent settled $1.22 lower at $47.10/b.
  • First Finnish LNG terminal starts commercial operation
    The terminal, which has a capacity of 30,000 cu m, is intended for the supply of industrial, maritime and heavy-duty road transport customers
  • Methanex pushes marine fuel cost, availability advantages of methanol
    A dual-fuel engine that can use methanol represents a more cost-effective option than an LNG-powered ship
  • SINGAPORE DATA: AUG VESSEL ARRIVALS FOR BUNKERING FALL 2.97% ON YEAR TO 3,561
    August sales were up 2.7% from July's 4.12 million mt
  • Physical Med-North HSFO spread at 10-week low on weaker Med market
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • IEA HIGHLIGHTS: Oil market rebalancing postponed
  • FUTURES: Crude futures fall on bearish outlook from IEA

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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
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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
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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