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BRIEFS
August 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 4pc to US$695/TEU, drops 6.9pc to Med ports
  • Maersk announces transpacific rate increases to take effect October 1
  • CMA CGM levies Asia-Europe, Asia-Med and Black Sea rate increases
  • More data sought as US FMC 'stops clock' on Ocean Alliance approval inquiry
  • Singamas hit by US$36.6 million loss, first half revenues fall 42pc
  • APL builds Asia-Europe network with India Pakistan Europe service
  • Oil prices fall, Iraq enters market, Niger rebels end war, adding supply
  • Cheng Lie Navigation to add intra-Asia service through slots
  • Maersk's South Pacific Express links NZ and west coast South America
  • WSS makes things easier for Suez customers with help of special team
  • BCO eco lobby starts campaign for cleaner, greener ship emissions
  • US truckers take legal action against electronic logging devices
  • New logistics facility for DHL Express to be developed at Budapest Airport
  • Qatar Airways Cargo automates pallet loading onto freighters at Doha
  • Aramex partners with NewBridge Pharma in UK, Mideast, Africa, Canada

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 28, 2016
  • APL's new India Pakistan Europe service to commence in Oct.
  • End user certificate - Dangerous & embargoed goods
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve capital-related conditions for merger with UASC
  • Joint services boost Indian Subcontinent network
  • New lows for container equipment prices
  • Shipping companies asked to pay significant compensation for causing environmental damage
  • South Asian countries meet to finalise regional oil & chemical spill contingency plan
  • US Federal Maritime Commission seeks additional information on 'Ocean Alliance'
  • APSEZ berths vessel with largest cargo parcel size ever handled at a port in India
  • Bangladeshi ports seen reducing rates for Indian ships under coastal shipping agreement
  • Country craft operators, agri produce exporters urge DGFT to relook at EDI port condition for rice exports
  • Indian investors have an opportunity at Colombo port
  • Kakinada Container Terminal loads largest parcel size of 800 TEUs
  • KoPT extends RFQ due date for project to set up liquid cargo mooring facilities
  • Penal interest waived on govt loans availed by Cochin Port
  • Changes in freight rates for handling coal by rail
  • COPY OF CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION
  • India & Cyprus agree to avoid double taxation & prevent fiscal evasion

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Australia: improving car/truck interactions
  • China-Russia trade corridor ready for action
  • Setback for world's biggest aircraft
  • It's ready, steady, run in less than one month
  • PD Ports: invitation to see the sea
  • Johannesburg site to produce rail equipment
  • DTC enlarging vehicle fleet
  • Grimaldi completes Finnlines delisting
  • DME is Isago compliant
  • Husser to Riss & Hammes
  • Single brand for Havi Group
  • New shuttle cuts transit times to Asia
  • Hapag Lloyd and UASC: wedding on
  • Taking on new duties today
  • Virgin Atlantic to manage long-haul cargo for Virgin...

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Full speed ahead for Kingston hub transformation
  • Cautiously optimistic Aurora LPG remains in black
  • I.M. Skaugen cautiously optimistic despite deeper interim losses
  • Chinese shipbuilders downsizing payrolls
  • VARD wins two cruise ship orders from Hapag-Lloyd
  • VLGCs anchored off Singapore amid global oversupply
  • Korean Air to inject USD357.56 million into Hanjin Shipping
  • Upward trend for container freight rates on Asia-Europe
  • H-Line Shipping on fleet renewal spree
  • Singamas falls to first half loss as container sales plummet
  • China COSCO plunges to USD1 billion first-half loss

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • An eerie lull in spot market as rates game gets critical for ocean carriers
  • Forwarders struggle with tech innovation paradox: they fear it but need it to attract customers
  • Creditors reject latest Hanjin rescue plan as 'D-Day' looms
  • UASC key figures unveil 'dismal performance'
  • Supply chains and the link with the Internet of Things
  • TIACA secretary general Doug Brittin to retire

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • BG Freight to add four new "green" feeders
  • Twenty years on, MTU Series 4000 is still a leader
  • ABS issues guide on W2W crew transfer systems
  • Topaz: One OSV operator with profitable first half
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises orders two expedition ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve UASC merger terms
    Two carriers on track to create world's fifth largest container line
  • Diana Shipping on path to end stalemate with lenders
    Dry cargo specialist reaches preliminary agreement with BNP Paribas and other lenders to defer loan repayments
  • Singapore: refining transhipment hub strategy
    City state is moving on multiple fronts to fend off would-be competitors amid a prolonged industry downturn
  • Cluster theory: is it still relevant?
    As technology evolves, will the notion of related businesses clustering together be able to remain in favour?
  • London: capitalising on a glorious legacy
    London boasts both an illustrious past and a more than credible presence, but emergent maritime centres are making big inroads
  • Shanghai: eyes return to top slot
    The metropolis at the midpoint of China's eastward coastline is widely seen to have the potential to rival the world's best maritime cities
  • Tokyo: still going strong after 20 years of stagnation
    Japanese capital holds on to its shine though perennial weaknesses persist
  • Hong Kong: defending its prestigious position
    With a bleak long-term prospect for the city's port amid restricted lands and rising labour costs, its shipping service sector will likely take on more responsibilities
  • Rotterdam: Europe's biggest port is striving to grow
    Port of Rotterdam needs to retain status as Europe's biggest as Antwerp closes in on containers
  • Oslo: more than just marine finance
    Oslo is noted for its lenders and its ease of listing, but there are also export credit agencies, lawyers, shipbrokers, class expertise and of course the Nor-Shipping trade show
  • Hamburg: riding out the KG crisis to preserve top maritime city status
    Hapag-Lloyd's renaissance offsets Elbe concerns as line joins world's premier division and underpins Hamburg's maritime credentials
  • Copenhagen: letting potential off the leash
    Marine finance is a key element of the Danes' maritime city, but strong shipowning and operating community seal its place as a top maritime city
  • Dubai: home of 'the world's first-ever bespoke maritime cluster'
    Many maritime companies find Dubai an attractive location do business, thanks in no small part to the efforts of the authorities to make it so
  • Limmasol: home to a loyal maritime following
    Cyprus' course as a contemporary maritime hub has been steady, with defections rare
  • Mumbai: poised to ride Narendra Modi's wave
    India's prime minister is on a mission to invest $60bn in the development of ports and related infrastructure, and the country's leading maritime is sure to benefit
  • Italy: reform on the cards
    Decades in the making, will much-needed simplification and efficiencies enable the Mediterranean country to claw back market share?
  • Location, location, location
    From international melting pots to national strongholds, there is no single recipe to being a leading maritime city and shipping companies, though increasingly spoilt for choice, may struggle to calculate the benefits of a move
  • UK shortsea capacity on the rise
    Boost for Channel services, but direct Scandinavian capacity slips
  • Rickmers and Rickmers call off talks
    Shipmanagment arrangement is shelved
  • HSH shipping loss provisions quadruple to nearly $600m
    Hamburg regional bank stays in black in first half, but no thanks to the industry
  • China Cosco's $750m cost-cutting target is 'challenging' say analysts
    Chinese box carrier looks for more consolidation synergy savings
  • Hanjin Shipping's 'self-rescue' plan falls short of creditors' demands
    Fate of Hanjin Shipping will be decided by creditors next week
  • Carriers pin hopes on September GRIs
    With the peak season failing to deliver thus far, next week's price push could prove crucial
  • Dalian Port first-half profit falls 23% amid global economic slowdown
    Economic fundamentals remained weak leading to a slowdown in investment, consumption, and imports and exports trade
  • New director quits UK Ship Register
    Setback for UK flag growth ambitions as Simon Barham departs after just a few months in the new role
  • Tankers: Summer slowdown or something more sinister?
    Rates have probably bottomed out, says Sovcomflot, but the fate of rates henceforth is by no means clear
  • Rem Offshore posts net loss on impairment charges
    Newbuild cancellation expenses are also to blame for decline
  • Weak demand and container shipping reshuffle weigh on Singamas results
    But railway transportation development in China might provide new business opportunities
  • Seaspan raises $80m from public share offering
    Company sells 3.2m preferred shares priced at $25 per share
  • Swiber wins extra time to report second-quarter results
    Singapore Exchange gives company until November 14 to declare earnings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Caribbean rates fall as container lines fail to curb overcapacity
  • Allcargo Logistics combines operations to accelerate growth
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve UASC merger
  • Peak season and tighter trans-Pacific capacity fail to lift spot rates
  • US proposal to limit truck speeds would cut capacity
  • Rotterdam dockers back automation job security deal
  • Germany's Rickmers, ER Capital end merger talks
  • Matson orders two container/ro-ro ships for Hawaii trade
  • Low volume growth squeezing global terminal operators' profits
  • Coast Guard issues storm advisory for South Florida ports
  • Capital injection aids Hanjin in fight against receivership
  • Volatile Asia-Europe spot rates show clear upward trend
  • Low demand for containers drags Singamas to first-half loss

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Analysts: Aurora likely to need debt relief
    LPG carrier owner says it's working with stakeholders to address long-term financial structure.
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets key approval for merger
    Shareholders OK share capital increase needed for combination with liner rival UASC.
  • Aurora LPG secures $21m finance booster
    LPG carrier owner says it is in talks for more financing after striking two-year loan deal.
  • Diana and lenders strike preliminary deal
    BNP Paribas likely candidate as 'largest lender' accedes to Diana requests.
  • Vitol terminal re-opens after oil spill
    Oil tanker causes slick in Malaysia while loading fuel at Tanjung Bin Terminal.
  • Hyundai Mipo workers vote to strike
    Industrial action at Korean yard will be the first in 20 years.
  • Diana strikes preliminary deal with lenders on debt
    BNP Paribas likely candidate as 'largest lender' accedes to Diana requests.
  • Stifel: Big advantage in $511m Matson order
    Analyst says conro newbuildings at Nassco will allow Hawaii shipowner to operate fewer and more efficient ships, but with more capacity.
  • German family merger falls through
    An anticipated tie-up of companies owned by Bertram and Erck Rickmers will not go forward.
  • Aurora makes less but beats estimates
    VLGC owner takes a hit due to low rates and tries to answer a tough question.
  • Bourbon AHTS fired on off Libya
    Offshore vessel being used by MSF charity boarded by gunmen.
  • S&P upgrades Steamship Mutual
    Insurer's two bumper years impress ratings agency.
  • Swiber gets permission to delay results
    Singapore Exchange gives judicial managers more time to determine state of the company.
  • Finnlines delisted by Grimaldi Group
    Italian ferry company takes 100% control of Baltic ro-ro owner.
  • UASC: assumptions over figures 'incorrect'
    Boxship owner defends its position ahead of crucial meeting over Hapag-Lloyd merger.
  • HSH's loan loss provisions hit $587m
    German bank says conditions in shipping markets were persistently difficult in first half.
  • Hanjin on brink as KDB questions rescue plan
    But owner says it has not received any word from creditors as threat of court receivership looms.
  • Vitol terminal closed after oil spill
    Oil tanker causes slick in Malaysia while loading fuel at Tanjung Bin Terminal.
  • Hanjin on the brink as KDB questions rescue plan
    But owner says it has not received any word from creditors as threat of court receivership looms.
  • US seeks $750,000 whistleblower reward
    Two crewmen on DSD Shipping's Stavanger Blossom set to split major payout in criminal oil dumping case.
  • Seaspan sells out fundraising offer
    Containership owner completes share offering and raises gross proceeds of $80m.
  • Hanjin on the brink as KDB rejects rescue plan
    Owner may have one last shot at redemption as threat of court receivership looms.
  • Flex looks forward to bigger LNG capacity
    Oslo-listed company says increased production will coincide with the delivery of its LNG carriers in 2018.
  • Eimskip pushes up profit by 59%
    Icelandic line enjoys 9% rise in cargo volumes in second quarter.
  • Solstad still profitable ahead of merger
    Oslo-listed company remains in the black for the second quarter although it posts smaller profit.
  • IM Skaugen logs another loss
    But Norwegian gas carrier owner remains optimistic its small-scale LNG operations will pay off in future.
  • Restis scoops Nigerian PSV charter
    Golden Energy Offshore fixes supply ship to Total for six months.
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding plans 2,000 more job cuts
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder looking to trim workforce in face of order slowdown.
  • Icon Offshore sees net profit drop by 57%
    Decline in vessel utilisation continues to take its toll at Malaysian offshore vessel operator.
  • Swiber gets permission to delays results
    Singapore Exchange gives judicial managers more time to determine state of the company.
  • Matson picks NASSCO for new con-ro ships
    Two Kanaloa class ships, costing a total of $511m, complete renewal of Matson's Hawaii fleet.
  • Slump for Fredriksen's Seadrill Partners
    Net income falls by 41.7% as financial items eat into operational gains.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Washington State adopts new crude-by-rail rule
    The state of Washington earlier this week adopted new rules surrounding the transportation of crude oil by rail and pipeline, the Washingto...
  • AIIS: U.S. steel imports in July post monthly increase
    The United States imported 3.17 million net tons of steel in July, a 12.3 percent increase from June but a 3.5 percent decline from July 20...
  • Container carrier losses could reach $10b in 2016
    More "dark clouds" are gathering for the top container carriers as mounting losses could total $10 billion in 2016, according to Lars Jense...
  • Eimskip's Q2 net earnings soar 58.7%
    Icelandic shipping company Eimskip reported net earnings of 8.8 million euros (U.S. $9.9 million, based on today's exchange rate) for the s...
  • UPS Freight to cut 160 positions at Richmond HQ
    UPS Freight plans to slash 160 positions at its Richmond, Va. Headquarters within the next year, according to a statement from the company....
  • SCFI remains stagnant from last week
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index barely moved from last week's reading of 597.47 to a reading of 596.3...
  • G6 voids another transpacific sailing in October
    The G6 Alliance will void one sailing its North Pacific 3 (NP3) service between Asia and the Pacific Northwest, according to alliance membe...
  • Reports: Little new in latest Hanjin finance plan
    Korean media outlets on Friday reported a new financial improvement plan submitted by ocean carrierHanjin Shipping Co. to creditors on Thur...
  • FDA launches new import website
    The Food and Drug Administration's import division on Friday launched a revamped website designed to make it easier to access information o...
  • USDA forecasts $133b in ag exports for FY 2017
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)has projected $133 billion in total agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017, up $6 billion from ...
  • Crane Worldwide opens new facility at Heathrow
    Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened a new warehouse and office facility adjacent to the London Heathrow Airport in an effort to enhance it...
  • Former DAMCO exec to head new SaaS division at SEKO
    SEKO Logistics has appointed Michael Christensen to lead a new business unit focusing on the third-party logistics provider's service-as-a-...
  • FWI: Cargo theft remains prominent issue in Brazil amid economic crisis
    The rate of reported cargo thefts in Brazil is high and continues to increase while the nation continues to experience an economic crisis, ...
  • Matson orders two new conro ships
    Matson has ordered two combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships from General Dynamics NASSCO for deploymenton its services to Hawai...
  • Tech upgrades help fleets improve gas mileage 3%, study says
    Seventeen large motor carriers saw their fuel economy increase last year by 3 percent from 2014, saving a combined $501 million on diesel, ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Houston premium to US Gulf Coast HSFO hit lowest level since June 7 on Thursday
    The Houston bulk-to-retail spread -- the IFO 380 CST spot market premium to its primary blending component US Gulf Coast HSFO -- stood at 43 cents/mt on Thursday, according to Platts data.
  • TANKERS: Black Sea-Med dirty Handysize rates surge on wave of fresh inquiry
  • Bunker spill closes oil terminal in Malaysia operated by Vitol's VTTI
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for Sep 17-19
  • China's Shenzhen port to tighten sulfur limits at berth from Oct 1, 2016
  • CHINA DATA: July residual fuel imports edge up 3.6% on month to 1.19 mil mt
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • India's Matrix Bharat expects bunker sales to grow by 8-10% annually
    MXB will target growth through expanding customer base and improving speed of bunker fuel delivery through better infrastructure

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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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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