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December 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore container volume up 7pc in November to 2.6 million TEU
  • Port of Virginia's box throughput surges 16pc in November to 236,155 TEU
  • Japan takes symbolic step to endorse TPP which Trump has vowed to leave
  • China accuses West of protectionism and double standards in its WTO bid
  • US firms fear China retribution after Trump's tough trade talk
  • ICTSI completes Australia's most advanced terminal ahead of time
  • Driver Q3 turnover at truckload carriers hits 5-year low
  • Another 278kg of cocaine uncovered on board Maersk ship at Mexican port
  • More air cargo security will only slow down freight flow, says IATA
  • Qantas launches first non-stop Perth-London direct flight with Dreamliner
  • IAG Cargo starts Paris-New York cargo route
  • AeroUnion is fourth carrier to start Miami-Mexico service
  • Lufthansa Cargo to expand, upgrade its cool centre at Frankfurt hub in 2017

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine looking to increase global market share
  • Maersk Line & Safmarine go digital, launch own apps
  • New vessel to give further impetus to LNG shipping in India
  • Requisite container shipping capacity seen to be in place for coming few years
  • Rickmers Group wins new customer Samudera Indonesia & shipmanagement of further vessels
  • Shipper bodies express concern about container shipping alliances
  • Facilitation for ICD-bound rail cargo at JN Port
  • Hambantota port stir results in damage to facility, skipped calls
  • Demonetisation, the second phase of economic reforms & the prospects of export growth of India
  • Tariff notification in respect of fixation of tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nut, gold & silver

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mozambique - Tanzania link enhanced
  • Freight railway branching out in Czechia
  • Polar Code takes effect in new year
  • Maplink with international ambitions
  • Business excellence award for Express Global
  • 20 new locomotives to haul phosphates in Africa
  • Transforming logistics centre into production site
  • Pemco's first converted B737-400 goes to Vallair
  • AFS honoured in Johannesburg
  • More Stena Line services to Latvia
  • Growing with fuel transport by rail
  • A candid word about flag states
  • Russian Post changes Siberian freighter operator
  • Hérelier follows Malka, and de Walle Zeniti

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • European Parliament gives historic green light to port regulation
  • Executive Insight: Q&A with shipping critic Paul Slater
  • P&I clients to get reinsurance discounts for safer fleets
  • Chevron terminates Rosebank FPSO order
  • Cost savings spur Courage Marine switch to secondary SGX listing
  • Hanjin Shipping faces delisting as share price tumbles
  • Perisai Petroleum still keen to sell share in SJR Marine
  • Korean shipowners, trade group ink collaboration pledge
  • Malacca Strait hottest region for port development
  • US-listed shipowners claw back to circa-2015 offering levels

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Not such a merry Christmas for Argos if drivers' strike goes ahead
  • Cross-selling and co-operation the key to Maersk's 'new direction'
  • Just what we wanted? A way to avoid 'the commodity trap'
  • The shipping industry and tomorrow's technology faces a serious threat from cyber crime
  • DHL delivers pre-Xmas job losses as it reviews Freight UK operation
  • India, Afghanistan plan air cargo link over Pakistan
  • DSV fills the ranks of chief commercial officer
  • Despite CEIV, ocean freight looks after pharma products better than air
  • Air Charter Service appoints Dan Morgan-Evans global cargo director

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Siem cancels dual-fuel PSV on order at Polish shipyard
  • Vroon extends use of KVH mini-VSAT broadband
  • Cross-channel ferry crew members fail urine test
  • New K-Fleet app helps meet EU CO2 reporting requirement
  • Maersk Supply sheds two more
  • Stena renews MacGregor planned maintenance contract
  • Hull Vane saves energy, reduces wake

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Skou says customer safeguards built into 2M-HMM deal
    Maersk chief executive sends a reassuring message to shippers worried about risks of their cargo moving on the South Korean line's ships
  • Listings, mergers and JVs all on the table for Maersk's energy division
    Maersk aims to have separation plan in place by end-2018 as it transforms into a pure play transport and logistics business
  • EU Parliament ratifies port services regulation
    Plenary accepts amendments to the text adopted in March
  • MR earnings recover in Asia and on fronthaul Atlantic trades
    IEA details the growth in China's aromatics trade that has helped support MR demand
  • Two tier Asia-Europe market emerging as shippers switch to stronger carriers
    Maersk reporting record utilisation levels at start of annual contract negotiations
  • Georgiou and Manchester out as RBS axes entire shipping operation
    StanChart also scraps London team
  • HMM gets rough deal after 2M snub
    Analysts respond to alliance failure with no-holds-barred assessment
  • Weak iron ore volumes make capesize cheaper than smaller bulkers
    Capes have fallen sharply to below $10,000 per day from 2016 peak in mid-November
  • NYK targets American LNG
    Newbuilding vessel is being assigned to haul liquefied natural gas from Cove Point in the US over 20 years
  • Tokyo Marine Asia merges with tanker subsidiary
    Merged entity will be called MOL Chemical Tankers
  • We are maritime: Christina Anderson
    An associate with West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg), Christina is based in Hong Kong
  • Rising to the challenge
    Seafarers too are feeling the pinch of box shipping's financial plight and have had to up their game to ensure the container fleet runs to its optimum
  • About half of Singapore's bunker barges yet to be fitted with mass flow meters
    Move to measure fuel deliveries becomes compulsory from January 1
  • Suezmax rates jump on West Africa and Middle East demand
    Analysts say Opec production cuts from January will benefit West African flows
  • China newbuilds data reveals 14% fall in first 11 months of 2016
    Vessels for export comprised 92.1% of completed newbuildings in the period
  • ICS concerned over Myanmar's changes in cargo release rules
    Amendments not in line with international shipping practices and could cause major market distortions, says Chamber
  • Scorpio Bulkers charters out kamsarmax
    Vessel to be employed for a duration of five to seven months
  • Singapore container throughput up 7% in November
    City state on track to exceed 2015 full-year figures
  • Minsheng Leasing to base overseas shipping business in Singapore
    Chinese lessor looking to specialise operations
  • A merry Christmas for Eagle Bulk after successful fundraising
    $100m fundraiser from Eagle Bulk Shipping proves capital is available at the right price and for the right reason
  • US December box imports likely up 3.2% year on year
    Department stores bringing in final haul of merchandise to meet holiday season demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Battle for US trades is on after THE Alliance gets regulatory OK
  • Charleston exploring alliance with another Southeast port
  • November US import surge bodes well for retail sales, restocking
  • Hanjin creditors push for payment as liquidation looms
  • $1B investment aids Florida ports in grabbing Asia import share
  • Government reform gives major Indian ports pricing flexibility
  • Restructuring OK gives hope to ailing Santos port terminal
  • Corps proposes 50-foot channel for lower Mississippi
  • Same-day logistics provider USPack builds US network
  • Major Indian ports improve productivity, data shows
  • Malacca Strait port development heating up
  • APMT sells UK trucking unit to US railroad

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Drop in profit hits Economou's Ocean Rig
    New York-listed drilling unit owner misses earnings estimates as it reveals talks for drillship contract cancellation.
  • BBC launches New Zealand-Thailand run
    Breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist says the new monthly route is a response to increased demand.
  • Excelerate reaffirms 2018 startup for FSRU
    US regasification vessel owner says it is on track to for Moheshkhali Floating LNG off Bangladesh.
  • Offshore vessel shares lead marine stock dip
    GulfMark Offshore and Tidewater declining by more than 10%; Aegean Marine also plunging.
  • Brokers question H-Line VLCC hype
    Rumours linking Korean owner to Gener8 resales are off the mark, with TRF talk also in doubt.
  • Rosjo joins big guns at M&M Bank
    Norwegian investor to become a shareholder in Maritime & Merchant Bank which is expected to launch soon.
  • Ecovix yard lays off 3,200 workers
    Estaleiro Rio Grande hit by loss of contract for three FPSO hulls from Petrobras.
  • Aegean Marine goes for more in bond offer
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier pursuing cash pile of nearly $173m in sale to institutional investors.
  • Farstad lays up anchor-handler
    Far Scorpion has been stacked in Alesund, broker says.
  • NYK, Kepco team on LNGC ownership
    Japanese owner and power company agree to jointly control Kawasaki newbuilding for US trade.
  • Germany to get first LNG terminal
    Brunsbuttel of Stadt set to host Hamburg LNG facility.
  • Twin upgrades for Maersk as stock ticks up
    Danish owner sees shares climb for a second day, aided by fresh buy ratings from two top banks.
  • Panama Canal: tourist hotspot?
    Frommer names expanded waterway as one of the best places to visit in 2017.
  • Maersk Supply offloads two more ships
    Danish offshore vessel owner now halfway through divestment project with the sale of AHTS duo.
  • Siem Offshore ditches delayed PSV
    Kristian Siem company axes number three in its series of supply ship newbuildings at Remontowa.
  • Iran plots nuclear power for ships
    Government tells scientists to develop new propulsion system as a response to US sanctions.
  • Chevron cancels $1.85bn FPSO at Hyundai Heavy
    US oil major tears up contract for North Sea production unit ordered in 2013.
  • Ezra opposes Perisai's $43m put option
    Singaporean offshore owner is in discussions to resolve matters with Kuala Lumpur-based company.
  • Rickmers finds new customer in Samudera
    German group appointed technical manager of two supramaxes owned by Indonesian company.
  • Maersk wins 12-month PSV charter
    Sister oil outfit books Danish owner's veteran supply ship with options.
  • Hope dims for Flinter rebirth
    Administrator says banks unhappy with potential auction prices of Dutch owner's vessels.
  • Hindustan Shipyard in the black
    Indian shipbuilder hits production record in current financial year.
  • POSH/Makamin charter row escalates
    Saudi operator wants damages awarded against Singapore owner in charter dispute.
  • Korea Line to launch transpacific services
    South Korean shipowner wastes little after acquiring Hanjin assets to launch new routes.
  • Epic Gas completes Merkur Market move
    Shares in Singapore-based LPG vessel owner to start trading on new exchange from Thursday.
  • Coal demand growth to stall as appetite wanes
    IEA says reduced appetite in China and US and growth of renewables to be main drivers of decline.
  • Bangladeshi worker killed at scrap facility
    Latest incident takes death toll at Chittagong demo yards to 19 so far in 2016, says watchdog.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Maersk says price war may be winding down
    The price war in container shipping may be winding down, according to Maersk Line. Speaking to investors during A.P. Moller - Maersk's Cap...
  • Commentary: E-commerce in the global supply chain
    The growth of e-commerce over the past ten years has been nothing less than phenomenal. E-commerce is now dominating consumer sales here i...
  • EU, Cuba sign bilateral diplomatic agreement
    The European Union has signed a first-ever bilateral trade agreement with Cuba, according to a statement from the EU delegation to Cuba. T...
  • FedEx CEO: Trump should reform, not reject trade agreements
    FedEx Express Chairman and CEOFred Smith said President-elect Donald Trump should seek changes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2016
  • Mexico eyes USWC gasoline cargoes again as differentials plunge
    Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed inventory up 48,000 barrels week on week to 29.24 million barrels for the week ended December 9
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks at highest since July
    Stocks have increased in two consecutive weeks for the first time since September.
  • First crude lifting scheduled from Libyan Es Sider since Dec 2014: sources
    According to Platts trade flow software cFlow, the last tanker previously to call at Es Sider was the Seadelta in early December 2014.
  • Oil futures weaken as US output increases, dollar strengthens
    Another headwind for oil prices -- US dollar strength -- was visible Wednesday afternoon after the Fed announced its second interest hike since 2006.
  • East-West arb flips NWE HSFO barge structure into backwardation
    The latest Platts assessment for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges over the front-month swap was 25 cents/mt Tuesday, up 75 cents/mt on the day.
  • Houston Ship Channel resumes two-way traffic: dispatcher
  • Ship maintenance costs could rise on greater distillate use: WSS
    Systematic treatment of fuel can mitigate these effects, Gupta said.
  • PRESS RELEASE: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Saudi Aramco expects more Asian term customers to see crude supply cuts in Feb: source
    "Saudi Arabia is committed to the [OPEC] cut -- we started [cutting] in January and the cut is global," the source said, noting that Asia was to see almost a third of the country's total OPEC related cuts.
  • FUTURES 2: Oil falls as supply surplus expected despite OPEC deal
  • FUTURES: Crude slips after surprise US crude stock build

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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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