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BRIEFS
August 2, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Japan's Big Three liners bullish with surge in Q1 revenue
  • HMM refutes reports of seeking KDB US$9b funding to rival Yang Ming
  • Export orders at Chinese factories dip in July, PMI shows
  • 10 new orders placed for box ships in H1, down from 56 in 2016
  • Port of Oakland is gearing up to handle forecast surge in imports during peak season
  • US President lashes out at China after N Korea carries out another missile test
  • Valencia to deepen drafts of all 3 box terminals to handle 20,000-TEU ships
  • UPS' Q2 profit up 9.1pc yoy at US$1.38 billion on 5pc revenue growth
  • Supply chain sector faces chronic shortage of staff with knowledge in AI
  • Etihad posts 2016 loss of US$1.87b, impacted by weak cargo market
  • Pharma shipments to be treated as critical under IAG Cargo's new service offering
  • Jet hits caribou as it's about to land at Alaska's Deadhorse Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Bunker industry prepares for sulphur limit in ship fuel
  • Global schedule reliability improves in Q2 2017 compared to Q1
  • HMM vessel makes maiden call under China West India Express service
  • India's iron ore exports to be a key driver of dry bulk shipping, says analysis
  • Indian Register of Shipping gets accredited for EU MRV services
  • NYK Line, MOL & "K" Line perform well in Q1
  • Details of port-road connectivity MoUs inked by Shipping Ministry during Integrated Transport & Logistics Summit held in May 2017 in New Delhi
  • Port of Antwerp's seminar in Rajkot on Aug. 8
  • Foundation stone laid for perishables cold storage in Maharashtra
  • India-Bangladesh Petrapole-Benapole Integrated Check Post now operational 24x7
  • Public Investment Board clears phase-1 of Bharatmala Pariyojana

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Chinese firms invest USD300 million in Abu Dhabi ports
  • China's shipbuilding sector continues to face headwinds
  • Hyundai HI profit down as ship sales slow
  • Swiber defaults on coupon payment for third, SGD150 million bond
  • JBIC to finance Ultrabulk ship orders at Imabari
  • Government should foster co-operation between shipbuilders, shipping lines, says HMM executive
  • Cash is king: how shipping sectors are stacking up in 2017

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Air cargo market eyeing a strong peak season, but forwarders not so bullish
  • Hunter Harrison responds to Railway Age
  • Revamped CSX under fire for 'all-round decline' in rail freight service
  • Danaos still feeling the pain of Hanjin collapse as charter market stays flat
  • Premium transpacific box services pay off for niche carrier Matson
  • Qatar launches WTO complaint against trade boycott
  • Sharjah's Gonzalo Jacob takes on top role at Africa Flight Services
  • Belgian pilots' union challenges FedEx European air operations

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • ABB supports group combating plastics pollution of oceans
  • France and Italy work to resolve differences over STX France
  • Foss Maritime names Will Roberts Chief Commercial Officer
  • CRS report takes a hard look at challenges facing USCG
  • LNG fueled research ship to have Wartsila engines
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard: Not just cruise lines in customer list

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Rising Indian iron ore exports to benefit smaller bulkers
    Firm demand will guide dry bulk charter rate recovery
  • ITF condemns 'modern slavery' for crews of three abandoned Turkish-owned vessels
    Turkish company in breach of MLC guidelines, ITF reports
  • Gener8 plunges $82.6m into the red in second quarter
    Company hit by non-cash losses from vessels held for sale
  • Supramax bulker rally loses steam despite Black Sea support
    China prepares to open the way for US rice imports, raising hopes for tonne-mile demand later on
  • Hill Dickinson lures Burdass from CJC
    Lawyer switches firms to join former colleague
  • How lease financing carries both risk and opportunity
    D'Amico's High Discovery deal could be a case of viable financing but Italian owner needs to use prudence
  • Rolls-Royce invests in research amid weak market
    Company looks to autonomous ship ventures as first-half losses double
  • A token solution to no-shows
    Start-up offers blockchain-based system to bring discipline to shippers and carriers
  • Transnet announces new chief executive
    Shulami Qalinge steps up from being responsible for growth in international markets as group executive for strategy
  • GSL sees improving outlook
    Order discipline and scrapping to boost charter market fortunes
  • Hanjin's ghost still haunts Danaos results
    Company suffers $19.3m decline in operating revenues on ships previously chartered to the former Korean flagship carrier
  • LNG carrier spot rates hit $42,000 per day on Asian demand
    First unescorted merchant LNG vessel on Northern Sea Route to reach Asia via Bering Strait in 15 days
  • Shipbuilding slump continues to weigh on HHI profit
    Dearth of high-end and more lucrative newbuilding orders blamed for 50% drop in net profit
  • Asian shipbuilders take one step closer to IMO consultative status
    If successful, ASEF will start to provide technical advisory information and shipbuilders' views from 2018.
  • Strong Chinese demand boosts Matson results
    Company's expedited service to China continues to underpin container volume growth
  • Contractor loses at arbitration in dispute over Panama Canal locks construction
    Tribunal orders GUPC to pay over $22m in expenses and reimburse $900,000
  • Daily Briefing
  • Maritime UK draws up export strategy hit list
    Trade body eyes 'bigger slice' of government spending on export trade support

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Digital currency launched to reduce cargo no-shows
  • Rising LA-LB port truck turns a peak season warning
  • Maersk: No Brazilian trade recovery till 2020
  • Rising US freight volumes propel LTL building boom
  • Tax reform lifts Indian truck productivity
  • Matson: Speculative Jones Act capacity would pull down rates
  • Asia-Russia ocean rates to fall as import growth plateaus
  • Yusen Logistics posts loss despite higher volumes
  • Danaos still reeling from Hanjin collapse
  • Global Ship Lease bullish as profit rises
  • Mundra intermodal rail service restored

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Teekay Tankers adds to board of directors
    Vancouver-based tanker owner adds seventh member to board of directors
  • Milaha reports profit in still difficult market
    Profit declines across board, but it is taking steps to position itself for survival.
  • Seaspan hands reins to new leadership
    Conference call features new chairman and questions about new direction for containership company.
  • Tankers await impact of Shell refinery fire
    Rates for clean product tankers see gains in wake of fire at Europe's largest refinery.
  • Phillips 66 to ramp up US oil exports in 2018
    Major refiner and logistics company hits record in clean products exports for second quarter.
  • Ocean Response buys GOS anchor-handler
    Aberdeen owner takes modern vessel as Indian rival sells at a loss.
  • Royal Caribbean on the rise with bigger profit
    Miami-based cruiseship owner exceeds analyst forecasts; investors react positively.
  • Anchor-handlers surge past $100,000 per day
    Norwegian tonnage sells out as North Sea earnings spike again.
  • Gener8 Maritime mulls further S&P moves
    Tanker owner says more older vessels could be shipped out while modern asset values are 'compelling'.
  • Pinter joins board of Lloyd Fonds
    General manager steps up as chairman Teichert's deal renewed.
  • JP Morgan snaps up kamsarmax
    Bank pays $21.3m for ship from fleet of bust United Ocean Group.
  • Crude tanker flotilla worth $1bn has sunk to scrap value
    Figures show 83 VLCCs and suezmaxes are worth demolition price or less.
  • PACC Offshore loss down by almost 50%
    Singaporean offshore owner reduces its red ink in the second quarter and focuses on cost management.
  • Cochin Shipyard kicks off $229m IPO
    Investors have three days to buy into state-owned Indian shipbuilder.
  • Hill Dickinson brings in Burdass
    London law firm raids CJC again to recruit new legal director.
  • Gener8 Maritime scraps brace of suezmax tankers
    Demolition deals part of a raft of sales generating over $60m in cash for the shipowner.
  • CMA CGM starts Black Sea run
    Express service connecting Turkey, Romania and Ukraine to North Africa.
  • Fincantieri to manage STX France?
    French economy minister holds out olive branch to spurned Italian suitor.
  • Wintermar in the red but market picks up
    Indonesian offshore vessel owner says offshore oil activity is returning despite bigger first half loss.
  • Sir Anthony Colman passes away at 79
    Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre pays tribute to its chairman and former High Court judge.
  • HHI in running for record breaking boxship order
    Seoul-listed shipyard competing with Chinese rival for container vessels of 22,000-teu.
  • DeepOcean snaps up France's Searov Offshore
    Norwegian owner aims to boost West African operations with ROV company capture.
  • SEA/LNG adds three members to make it 28
    Novatek, Sumitomo and Mitsui & Co are the latest companies to join LNG coalition.
  • Maersk Broker boss takes on 'Twitter Challenge'
    Anders Hald steps into the spotlight, with a 140 character limit.
  • SeaBird seals $37m refinancing with a warning
    Norwegian owner says it still needs additional funding to continue operations.
  • Circle Maritime seals EBRD loan for ships
    Kazakhstan offshore operator banking $14m toward two anchor-handlers.
  • Shreyas Shipping breaks into bulk
    Indian boxship owner buying dry cargoships for contract with steel maker RINL.
  • Chelsea IPO 'three times over-subscribed'
    Philippines tycoon Dennis Uy says demand strong for $116m sale of tanker and ro-pax company's shares.
  • Shanghai plans cruise industrial park
    Chinese city aims to gain firm footprint in cruiseship building sector.
  • Swiber defaults again
    Offshore player unable to make Islamic coupon payment.
  • Rating upgrades for Korean shipping banks
    Reduced debt exposure to shipping has prompted improved ratings for Korea Development Bank and Export-Import Bank of Korea.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • House committee approves self-driving vehicle legislation, refines safety exemptions
    The first legislation in the United States that would govern the testing, manufacturing and deployment of self-driving vehicles has been un...
  • Norfolk Southern issues statement on tariff changes
    Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS) has issued a statement regarding changes to its demurrage, accessorial and switching tariffs. NS Vice Presiden...
  • Danaos earnings sink 54.7% in Q2 2017
    Danaos Corp., a Greek independent containership owner, recorded a net income of $20.2 million for the second quarter of 2017, tumbling 54.7...
  • Executive Moves: AA Cargo, USA Truck and Transnet National Ports Authority
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock American Airlines Cargo appoints managing director, global and key accounts - cargo sales; USA Truck names ...
  • Panama Canal wins $192.8m arbitration ruling
    Panama Canal Authority (ACP) CEO Jorge Quijano said a Miami-based arbitration board has rejected a demand by Spanish-led Grupo Unidos por e...
  • SCPA to utilize barges to reduce trucking congestion
    South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has developed a plan to reduce truck traffic on local highways by utilizing barges between Wando Welc...
  • Baltic Exchange to shut down Baltex
    The London-based Baltic Exchange, which has long compiled indexes for dry bulk and tanker markets, said Monday it will close its freight de...
  • DHL launches end-to-end semiconductor logistics offering
    DHL has launched a suite of semiconductor supply chain solutions with expanded teams in Europe, Asia and the United States, the internation...
  • Amazon looks to fill over 50,000 jobs in one day
    Seattle-based e-commerce giant Amazon appears to be pushing ahead with its rapid growth strategy, saying last week it will be hosting its f...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 1, 2017
  • Crude snaps six-day rally as traders await inventory data
    Crude futures retreated on Tuesday from two-month highs after the dollar firmed, sparking selling pressure ahead of weekly US inventory reports expected to show across-the-board declines.
  • European HSFO cracks drop to 6-week low on stronger crude
    European fuel oil crack spreads weakened to a six-week low this week on the back of a stronger Brent crude complex.
  • HSFO barge backwardation firms despite high ARA stocks, closed arbitrage
    High sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge backwardation has steepened amid strong demand in Europe and despite high stocks and a closed arbitrage to Singapore, sources said.
  • Bunker fuel at Malta seen tight until weekend on high demand
    Availability of bunker fuel at Malta was tight amid strong demand and will remain so until the weekend, market sources said this week.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Inatech sees 2020 sulfur cap driving bunker digitization
    Glencore-owned market software provider Inatech is relying on the increased complexity of bunker markets after 2020 to drive a move toward more sophisticated procurement strategies among shipowners.
  • FUTURES: Crude extends rally after US imposes sanctions on Maduro
    Seeking alternative sources of crude oil will also be necessary should Venezuelan crude imports be banned.
  • Iranian oil minister says Iran, Iraq committed to OPEC cuts
    Iran and Iraq are committed to OPEC's agreement with other international oil producers to maintain output cuts and support of global market stability, Iran's oil ministry news agency Shana has reported the country's oil minister as saying.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
ASSOCIATIONS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
CUSTOMS
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
TRADE
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
PORTS
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
ENVIRONMENT
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
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
CRUISES
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
SEAFARERS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MARITIME 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
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
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
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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%
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
EDUCATION
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPYARDS
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
PORTS
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
PORTS
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
SHIPYARDS
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
MARITIME SERVICES
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
INDUSTRY
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
PORTS
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
COMPANIES
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
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
DEFENCE
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
TRUCKING
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
NEWS
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
PORTS
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
INSURANCE
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
LOGISTICS
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
SHIPPING
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.
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
PORTS
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%
INFRASTRUCTURE
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
SHIPPING
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
SHIPPING
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
MARINAS
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
PORTS
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
PORTS
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
PORTS
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
TRANSPORTATION
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
LAW
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
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
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
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
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
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
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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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