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February 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Big ocean carriers snared in EU's five-year fault-finding probe
  • Schedule reliability among shipping lines improves over course of 2015
  • China's PLA Navy launches warship with unmanned capability
  • China cuts port fees for Liberian vessels to what Chinese ships pay
  • Hong Kong micro-multinationals among most global-minded in the World
  • NTSB to resume search in April for 'black box' from sunken El Faro
  • February 29 conference to win compliance for July 1 UN box weigh-in rule
  • Amazon new forwarding arm expands logistics reach in and from China
  • BNSF boss: CP-NS merger 'unnecessary' - faces too much opposition
  • STS forum comes to London March 17-18 to talk minimising risks
  • SF Express, YTO Express Airlines increase weekly cargo flights to Beijing
  • New TSA directive upsets forwarders with US-bound air cargo
  • America Airlines Cargo goes live with air waybill tracking on website
  • SpiceJet to choose Airbus or Boeing based on on-time delivery
  • IATA's 10th World Cargo Symposium in Berlin March 15-17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New centre for general cargo
  • Maersk: results dragged down
  • 3.9 million consignments in 2015
  • Ziegler Brussels moves to new storage facility
  • Freight volumes just short of a million t
  • Freight melt-down at Russian airports
  • Rising demand for electric and diesel railcars
  • Eco Phos opting for Dunkirk's ICD platform
  • Kögel promotes sales expert
  • AA Cargo enhances tracking capabilities
  • DB Cargo founds Czech subsidiary
  • New shuttle connects Austria to North Sea ports
  • 3D metal printers for maritime spare parts
  • New owners and management team for Island Air
  • IAG flies Kenyan flowers to North America

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • Banks losing appetite for shipping loans
    Shipping banks are pulling back on loans in 2016 amidst rising market turbulence and heightened regulatory pressure, according to bankers speaking at the Hellenic-American/Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce Shipping Conference. "There has definitely been less appetite after the last month or two," said AMN AMRO North American...
  • Maersk plans to help upgrade Alang shipbreaking standards
    The Maersk Group has announced plans to involve itself in improving health and safety standards at shipbreaking sites in Alang, India. The group said that it intended to assist selected yards in Alang to upgrade their facilities and practices, as well as taking steps to form...
  • Triyards secure scientific research ship order
    Ho Chi Minh-based Triyards Shipyard has signed a new contract to build a Scientific Research Vessel for the Taiwanese Ocean Research Institute (TORI). The 76 m x 16 m research vessel is an IMT2001 design from the Offshore Ship Designers group headquarted in Ijmuiden, Netherlands and...
  • Port of Rotterdam innovation starting to bear fruit
    We have officially rounded off the test phase. It has been six months since the port of Rotterdam's innovative new website Rotterdam Port Connector went live. By now, some 25,000 individuals, employed by a range of international firms, have joined the network - and benefit from the tools offered by...
  • Barco's workspace solution boosts control room operator efficiency
    Kortrijk, Belgium, 14 January 2016 - Barco, a global leader in networked control room visualization solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new operator workspace solution: OpSpace. By providing access to the required sources and applications on one workspace environment consisting of multiple displays, OpSpace enables operators to...
  • Havila board tables amended restructuring proposal
    The board of Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, has tabled a new proposal to restructure the finances of the company, three days before an already extended deadline. The amended proposal, which follows talks with creditors of the company, includes NOK 4.5...
  • Creating patterns with PropCad Premium
    The new Pattern Corrections utility allows users to quickly create machining models, casting patterns, and molds directly from PropCad. HydroComp PropCad is our most popular software for the geometric modeling of marine propellers. Now, PropCad Premium introduces another powerful feature, the Pattern Corrections tool. Overview HydroComp's Pattern Corrections tool reduces manipulation...
  • Blue Amazon: the LNG ship of the future
    On the shores of the Amazônia Azul - or Blue Amazon, the part of the Atlantic off the coast of Brazil - the LNG ship of the future is being designed. The shape of an LNG ship's hull and cargo tanks are critical for the vessel to sail with minimal...
  • Malta Register of Shipping posts positive 2015 results
    The Maltese Register of Shipping registered posted a strong financial performance for 2015. It reported an increase of almost 8.3 million gross tonnage representing a growth rate of 14.3% over the previous year bringing the total of gross tonnage...
  • Barco's workspace solution boosts control room operator efficiency
    Kortrijk, Belgium, 14 January 2016 - Barco, a global leader in networked control room visualization solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new operator workspace solution: OpSpace. By providing access to the required sources and applications on one workspace environment consisting of multiple displays, OpSpace enables operators to...
  • Oceanside Police Department orders new Crystaliner from Willard Marine
    Anaheim, Calif. - Jan. 13, 2016 - (Marine NewsWire) Willard Marine, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of mission-proven boats, has received an order to produce a 33-foot, fiberglass harbor patrol boat for the Oceanside Police Department in California based on the iconic "Crystaliner" boat design. The order from Oceanside Police...
  • APM Terminals finalises Cartagena joint venture
    Bogota, Colombia - APM Terminals and Colombian-based port and terminal operating company, Compañia de Puertos Asociados S.A. (Compas S.A.) have finalized the incorporation of Cartagena Container Terminal Operator (CCTO), a new joint venture which will manage and operate Compas S.A.'s existing multipurpose facility in Cartagena, Colombia. APM Terminals will hold...
  • Online platform showcases investment opportunities in the port of Antwerp
    Investors in search of available locations in the port of Antwerp can now go to a unique online platform that provides a complete list of real estate on offer in the port area. Until recently potential investors had to go on a long search using various channels, which was time-consuming...
  • Key road scheme to maximise Dover regeneration projects and port access
    Work on a key road scheme in Dover is due to start on 20th February. The work involves junction improvements at the Prince of Wales and Duke of York roundabouts on the A20, along with improved access to Union Street. The junctions on the A20 at the Prince of Wales and...
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries continues to suffer over cruise ship fire
    Japanese ship builder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has continued to incur extraordinary losses arising from the delayed delivery of two cruise ships it is building for Aida Cruises, a subsidiary of Costa Crociere. From April to December 2015, MHI, which also makes...
  • Further transitions to Rostock plant for Liebherr Maritime Cranes
    As of January 2016, design, sales and customer service for mobile harbour cranes, reachstackers, ship cranes as well as offshore cranes will operate out of our maritime production site in Rostock, Germany. Liebherr Maritime Cranes would like to announce elements of its strategic realignment to further increase performance, focus on new...
  • Indonesia moves a step closer to ratifying MLC
    The Indonesian government has introduced a new initiative requiring a state inspector to ensure all ocean going shipping in the country complies with the Maritime Labour Convention, according to the head of the Indonesian Shipowners' Association. Carmeltia Hartoto, head...
  • DFDS expects better year after record 2015
    DFDS, the Danish ferry and logistics group, has posted record earnings in 2015 and expects its operating result to improve further in the present year. In 4Q15, group net profit rose to DKK205 million (USD31 million) from a mere DKK11 million in the same period year before....
  • MacGregor strengthens its heavy-lift market share
    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has strengthened its position in the heavy-lift market by confirming an important new contract to deliver twelve 450-tonne capacity heavy-lift cranes for six Ecolift F900 vessels. The 13,300 dwt vessels are being built by two Chinese shipyards, Hudong and Huangpu Wenchong, for long-term charter to US...
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries to endure a bumpy 2016
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will still face a challenging year for 2016, although its losses are expected to decrease. HHI narrowed its annual loss for 2015 to KRW1.36 trillion (USD1.14 billion), from the record loss of KRW2.2 trillion it incurred for 2014. Its subsidiary Hyundai Mipo Dockyard managed to restore profitability by winning more orders,...
  • Charterers steer clear of Hyundai Merchant Marine
    Brokers in the dry bulk sector told IHS Fairplay today that charterers are insisting on excluding ships controlled by Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), amid mounting concern over the latter's liquidity. A Perth-based broker said, "Major Australian miners have told us they don't want...
  • Handover highlights progress of '16.5 million Lerwick Harbour project
    The first section of a new £16.5 million jetty for the fishing and offshore industries has been handed over to Lerwick Port Authority by contractor, Tulloch Developments Ltd. The early completion of the 110-metre section at Holmsgarth North clears the way for the demolition of the nearby former Shell jetty which...
  • First Damen tug for Fratelli Neri
    Fratelli Neri S.p.A has taken delivery of a Damen ASD Tug 3212. The new vessel, called Luisa Neri, was handed over from Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam in the Netherlands, on 25 January 2016. The vessel represents two firsts: it is Fratelli Neri's first Damen newbuild tug and it is the...
  • Cavotec's MoorMaster to be introduced at two UK passenger ferry berths
    In the latest development for our innovative MoorMaster mooring technology in the UK, Wightlink Ferries is to introduce the system at two of its passenger and vehicle ferry berths in Portsmouth (on the mainland), and Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight. "This is our first MoorMaster order in the UK and adds to our growing list of...
  • OSD develops new series of multipurpose tractor tugs
    Netherlands-based OSD (Offshore Ship Designers) has designed a new series of high-performance tractor tugs which can be used for a wide range of functions, including escort operations, harbour towage, ship handling, offshore mooring and berthing. The basic model tug has a LOA of 33 metres and a beam of 13.5 metres,...
  • Greece remains first in ship value
    Greece once again retains the number one position of shipowning countries in 2016, based on the data from ship-valuation provider VesselsValue.com. The UK-based analytics firm ranked Greece in first place with estimated total vessels value of USD95.3 billion in 2016, a drop of 11% from valuation of USD105.6 billion in...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • Deutsche Post ponders sale of DHL Global Forwarding, with Japan Post the likely buyer
  • Patel Logistics eyes ambitious e-commerce network to meet booming demand in India
  • US exporters' specious argument for delaying container weight regulations
  • Life after Brexit: What are the UK's options outside the EU?
  • New berry venture promises to boost supply chain profitability
  • Leading air freight forwarders lose market share

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • OSD to design research vessel for Taiwan
  • Wheelchair user sues Statue Cruises
  • NTSB to launch new search for El Faro VDR
  • LNG fueling facility is another first for Harvey Gulf
  • Mitsui takes $95 million hit on Teekay AHTS quartet

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • Oregon delegation nets funds for coastal dredging projects
  • Freight transportation index heads lower during December
  • FMC slates listening session to discuss new SOLAS rules
  • Washington governor taps Millar as acting Secretary of Transportation
  • Port of Los Angeles releases container numbers for January

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • Navios Acquisition prioritises debt repayments as tanker cash flows
    Angeliki Frangou says it 'makes sense' to be conservative, but there is also scope for acquisitions
  • European trade strength raises DFDS
    Operator reports improved 2015 results as Eurotunnel dispute vessels return to service
  • UK Supreme Court to hear Pappas appeal against OW Bunker
    Hundreds of owners left on tenterhooks as hearing may not be until 2017
  • Former shipping billionaire Nobu Su down to his last two tankers
    Taiwanese owner decides to sit out downturn and turns fire on RBS
  • Italy crude imports hit by Libya tussle
    Factions causing confusion over who has official authorisation to allow loading of cargoes is leading to delays
  • P&I clubs set to face increased pressure from members at 2016 renewals
    Clubs will need to justify price rises at renewal, rating agencies warn
  • Skuld highlights P&I concerns over equity jitters
    Low investment returns will ramp up pressure ahead of renewal deadline, Hansen warns
  • Freight rate rot hits home
    February 12, 2016: Maersk's fourth-quarter losses underline market weaknesses
  • LNG spot shipping on road to recovery?
    If Awilco LNG is a bellwether, LNG spot shipping could be recovering as tonnage is soaked up by new cargoes
  • APMT readies LA terminal for industry behemoths
    Plan in place to raise Pier 400's cranes in preparation for 18,000 teu-20,000 teu boxship calls
  • Navig8 Product Tankers reports $27m in net profit for 2015
    Newbuilding deliveries for new company to continue apace through 2016
  • APMT profit warning highlights industry woes
    Slower than expected trade growth forces terminal operator to backtrack on $1bn earnings target
  • Team Tankers appoints new chief financial officer
    Kevin Kilcullen will assume his new role on February 22
  • NTSB to resume search for El Faro's voyage data recorder
    Mission scheduled to start in April and last for two weeks
  • India's JNPT relaxes conditions for use of Direct Port Delivery service
    Move expedites transportation of containers to company warehouses
  • Maersk Group to help develop sustainable ship recycling in India
    Group is building a coalition with other ship owners to improve waste facilities and hospitals, as well as upgrading housing for migrant workers
  • Impairments widen fourth-quarter loss for Belships
    Reduced China demand and overcapacity also pushed market values and freight rates lower
  • Mixed prospects in store for capes market following holidays
    Period rates still well below operating expenses
  • Global weighing regulations to create uncertainty at US ports says Fitch
    Ports could face more congestion as relevant parties work out costs and logistics of weight verification
  • US Pacific southwest ports see strong container throughput growth in January
    Strong volumes attributed to inventory restocking and the end of labour disputes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • UPS opposition to a CP-NS merger highlights intermodal shippers' fear
  • Eastbound trans-Pacific rates flat on Lunar New Year lull
  • Santos sees slower growth ahead after record volume in 2015
  • Oakland port moves forward on weekend, night gate program
  • DP World, bullish on India, to invest $1 billion
  • As US inventories build up, freight shipments decline
  • US intermodal spot rates point to weak Lunar New Year surge
  • St. Petersburg port hopeful after tough 2015
  • APMT to raise Los Angeles cranes to handle mega-ships
  • High inventories, weak manufacturing spark fears of freight recession
  • Adani Ports profit jumps amid capacity expansion
  • Kintetsu World Express downgrades outlook, despite profit rise
  • US, EU trade deals to accelerate Vietnam sourcing

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • Nasdaq puts Ultrapetrol on watch
    Exchange notifies Buenos Aires-based company of non-compliance.
  • OSG settles in tax advice case
    Settlement means more recovery for bondholders.
  • NTSB to search El Faro wreck again
    Investigators still hunt for ship's data recorder.
  • Essar shareholder sells
    Oil and gas entity unloads stake in Indian tanker group
  • Nigeria's $250m Greek deal in jeopardy
    Agreement to charter 40 ships for cabotage trade imperilled by lack of contracts in Africa.
  • Commerzbank hails shipping run-down as profit tops $1bn
    German lender has now shed $109bn of non-core assets since 2012; loan provisions slashed in 2015.
  • Lockton seals PL Ferrari acquisition
    US insurance broker group officially announces deal with famous Italian group.
  • DFDS CEO pockets $2.28m from shares
    Niels Smedegaard exercises options to sell stock after record year for Danish owner.
  • Oaktree reduces its stake in CPP
    Big US fund reveals smaller ownership in the Evangelos Marinakis-backed MLP.
  • Bulker owner ESL reveals profit
    Finnish group sees Q4 earnings dip, but remains in the black in tough markets.
  • Havila makes revised restructuring offer
    Troubled offshore vessel owner increases equity issue by $11.6m and pledges to buy back bonds.
  • Topaz Energy stacks offshore trio
    Dubai owner shifts two PSVs and an AHTS from West Africa to layup in Turkey.
  • DFDS's 2015 profit tops DKK 1bn
    Danish ro-ro group enjoys record year and thinks better is to come in 2016.
  • Awilco LNG loss grows in fourth quarter
    Norwegian LNGC owner also noted limited new LNG production as full-year deficit widened too.
  • Polarcus grabs Norwegian field work
    Middle East seismic survey player clinches eight-week job from May.
  • Los Angeles sees busiest January on record
    The largest container terminal in the Americas has reported a 33% year-on-year increase in volumes.
  • Ditas firms suezmax duo at Hyundai Heavy
    Newbuilding deal also marks first contract for world's largest shipbuilder in 2016.
  • Vessel impairments take their toll at Belships
    Drop in asset values forces owner to negotiate a waiver from bank to avoid loan covenant breach.
  • Team Tankers recruits former Principal Maritime CFO
    Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner completes reshuffle of top team with banker appointment.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • Oakland approves program to fund extended terminal hours
  • Southern California ports post strong January volumes
  • European airports report mixed cargo results for January
  • Ports of Auckland unveils plans for fourth freight hub
  • UPS opens new DC in eastern France
  • CenterPoint expands portfolio by 1.1m square feet
  • Multiple ocean carriers join Asia-Oceania loop
  • FAA bill addresses air transport of lithium batteries
  • U.S. Senate sends Customs bill to Obama
  • DHL Express hit with $455K penalty for hazmat violations
  • U.S. health agency evaluates risk of Lumber Liquidators' imports
  • project44 partners with MacroPoint on freight tracking
  • NTSB to revisit El Faro wreck in search of more evidence
  • USCG: No special enforcement planned for container weight regulations
  • Midwest-based global forwarder using CargoSphere for automated quoting
  • German technology company taps Amber Road for product classification
  • Siemens contracts LLamasoft for supply chain modeling

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
  • Odfjell to benefit from low bunker prices in 2016 as loss-making hedges mature
    Achieving 20% plus average fuel savings on converted ships.
  • Distillate tax narrows St Petersburg bunker fuel spread
    Tax on MGO used for blending deters buyers.
  • FOB 3.5% Rotterdam crack rebounds to 10-month high on fuel oil tightness
    A balanced Northwest European cargo market along with strong buying interest has turned the market bullish.
  • Turkey's Ditas orders two Suezmax oil tankers
    Hyundai Heavy to deliver in 2017-18.
  • Rosneft, Pietro Barbaro sign MoU on international shipping JV
    A formal agreement will follow after JV format determined.

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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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