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July 4, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 15pc to US$1,015/TEU, soars 26pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM sells 90pc of LA's GGS for US$817m to EQT Infrastructure
  • Hong Kong port has little chance of regaining top spot
  • Smooth sailing for big ships through Bayonne Bridge to call NY-NY port
  • USEC port expansions could be for 'naught', if higher volumes fail: economist
  • HAFFA's Brian Wu appointed to IATA-FIATA governance board
  • Alibaba doubles investment in SE Asian e-commerce retailer, Lazada Group
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics executives face bribery charges
  • 2nd Afghanistan-India flight from Kandahar to New Delhi
  • Asia Pacific airlines see freight tonne kilometres rise 12.2 pc in May: AAPA
  • Hybrid Air Freighters to buy 12 Lockheed Martin hybrid cargo airships

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • APL voted 'Best Shipping Line in the Transpacific'
  • CMA CGM signs binding agreement for sale of 90 pc equity interest in Global Gateway South terminal in Los Angeles
  • Container shipping business integration of Japanese Big 3 progressing well
  • Contship's flagship container terminal in La Spezia wins Europe's best container terminal award
  • Global Industry Alliance launched to support low carbon shipping
  • ITIC pays out for pool manager's acceptance of unacceptable tanker
  • MOL launches 2017 vessel safety campaign
  • Optimum Freight Solutions handles the largest width cargo in containers at Kattupalli Port
  • PSA International judged 'Best Global Container Terminal Operating Company'
  • ZIM deploys 11,000-TEU vessel in Asia-ECSA trade
  • Kandla Port handles more cargo in Q1 2017-18
  • ASSOCHAM conference on 'India - On the Cusp of a Logistics Revolution' on July 13 in New Delhi
  • DHL Express inaugurates expanded Delhi Gateway, doubling export capacity
  • India - On the Cusp of a Logistics Revolution
  • Salient features of GST implementation by Railways on freight segment
  • GSTN unveils Excel-based template to help taxpayers in easy data entry offline before uploading on the GST portal
  • Avashya Foundation inaugurates Swachh Bharat project in CFS region, Uran

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • Tonnage boost for chartering joint venture Hanseatic Unity
  • CMA CGM agree USD817 million deal with EQT Infrastructure III for 90% stake in LA port
  • Are Saudi Arabia's VLCC-construction plans far-fetched?
  • Keppel closes Rotterdam yard sale to Damen at EUR23.5 million
  • Keppel close to delivering world's first converted floating liquefaction vessel
  • Island Offshore delays order at Kawasaki HI
  • SM Line plans new transpacific and intra-Asia services
  • Japanese carriers ready to set up liner shipping joint venture
  • Offshore survivors expand through fire-sale acquisitions
  • Kyoei Tanker books another VLCC
  • Sungdong union agrees to refrain from strikes to secure refund guarantees

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • Japanese carrier trio miss first target for ONE merger, but it's all 'going to plan'
  • Forwarders trying to put airlines on the spot and lock in lift before rates rise
  • Shipping must learn from Maersk cyber attack - tighten security or be next, warning
  • Can big organisations be agile? CH Robinson finds out
  • The air freight fairy tale continues, with general cargo on the rise
  • CMA CGM sells 90% stake in LA container terminal for $817m

Marine Logweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • El Faro: NTSB issues weather forecasting recommendations
  • Latest WinGD Gen X engine passes FAT and TAT tests
  • Ingalls gets LPD 29 advanced procurement contract
  • FLNG conversion nears completion
  • Virgin Voyages opts for Wartsila power and navigation solutions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • APM Terminals still struggling to bring some terminals online
    Flagship Maasvlakte II out of action six days after ransomware attack
  • Ballast water convention extension looms large
    IMO likely to sign off on two-year delay for existing vessels
  • Minos Kyriakou dies, aged 75
    Shipping and media mogul's diverse interests included Athenian fleet of six modern VLCCs
  • OOIL denies takeover talks again
    No sale unless high cash premium offered, but analysts say it could be too expensive for Cosco Shipping to acquire...
  • LA terminal deal bolsters CMA CGM finances
    Infrastructure fund to take 90% stake in Global Gateway South acquired by French line when it bought NOL
  • LNG carrier spot rates tease $40,000 per day mark
    First LNG under Kogas-Cheniere contract delivered, and Rough closure to boost UK LNG
  • Shell's Prelude lends scale to new era of FLNG
    Ships are poised to carry cargoes from world's biggest vessel
  • Handysize trajectory up on grains and nickel
    Further gains in rates expected over the next couple of weeks, brokers say
  • Bulk carrier collides with tanker in Dover Strait
    Crew from both vessels unharmed and all accounted for
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches notes offering
    Proceeds to be used for the early redemption of existing bonds
  • Glickman takes over top role at Zim
    New chief executive starts work as Rafi Danieli steps down
  • SHI unveils $237.5m contract price for AET newbuilding order
    Shuttle tanker pair scheduled for delivery by January 10, 2020
  • CMA CGM to sell Global Gateway South terminal for $817m cash
    French container line to sell 90% stake in LA terminal to alternative investments firm EQT Infrastructure
  • Shipping's environmental commitments head for crunch point
    Regulators must close the book on ballast water or risk disarray
  • Japanese trio fail to establish liner shipping joint venture on July 1
    But the delay is not significant and an announcement will follow in a few days, says K Line spokesman
  • Daily Briefing
    Compliance, transition and enforcement concerns to be tackled in 2018
  • Keppel sells Rotterdam shipyard to Damen for $26.8m
    Singapore shipbuilder is rationalising operations amid industry downturn
  • Seaspan and Gerry Wang in impasse over pay
    Major shareholder Washington Co still in negotiations on compensation package for Seaspan chief executive

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • US West Coast ports humming despite pending closures
  • US trucker ABF rolls out 'space-based' LTL charge
  • Long truck waits continue at NY-NJ's APM terminal
  • Inefficient Santos bunkering breeds delays and higher costs
  • SM Line to launch new intra-Asia and trans-Pacific services
  • APMT hack weighs on growth at top Indian port
  • Japan container traffic rebounds
  • Container lines building pricing power
  • CMA CGM sells LA terminal for $817 million
  • Japan lines ready to merge despite regulatory setbacks

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • DryShips puts its last newcastlemax on hire
    George Economou-backed shipowner gets floating rate plus premium for one-year charter.
  • Loose bolts blamed in Carnival Liberty fire
    No injuries resulted from fire, but cruise giant asked to improve safety and evacuation procedures.
  • Awilco LNG wraps up secondary pubic offering
    Oslo-list LNG shipowner's subsequent offering gets some support after private placement.
  • Korean yards tipped for solid profits
    Big three shipbuilders enjoyed positive second quarter, data indicates.
  • Maersk Broker swoops for Kennedy Marr
    Danish brokerage broadens its offshore offering with latest acquisition.
  • Uni-Tankers sees red in weak tanker market
    Danish shipowner turns a loss in fiscal year 2016/2017 but does not give up on its fleet development project.
  • Yangzijiang inks six orders worth $133m
    Chinese yard adds bulker trio, plus three boxship options.
  • Diana Containerships to reduce share count
    Reverse stock split will boost Greek owner's price on Nasdaq exchange.
  • Jinhui launches rights issue worth $23.9m
    Oslo-listed owner to sell more than 25m shares at a 14.8% discount.
  • German boxship consolidation moves up a gear
    L&B and Asiatic/Atlantic Lloyd vessels bring Hanseatic Unity's managed fleet to 233 containerships and bulkers.
  • 'Relocation of Greeks no longer hypothetical'
    UGS president Theodore Veniamis says half of Europe's fleet at risk due to ongoing tax investigation.
  • Eli Glickman takes reins at Zim
    Rafi Danieli replaced at boxship owner by former Israel Electric CEO.
  • MISC's Faizul Ismail dies
    Malaysian giant loses former VP of LNG on post-Eid vacation
  • Bourbon set to close finance deals
    French offshore owner says all conditions for its 'Stronger for longer' action plan have been met.
  • Boskalis begins share buyback
    Dutch owner wants to prevent dilution from 2016 stock dividend.
  • Japanese boxship merger remains on track
    K Line, MOL and NYK miss 1 July date for forming operating company, but deal close.
  • Foremost orders new capesize bulkers
    New York-owner returns to SWS in China for dry cargo pair.
  • Greek owner Minos Kyriakou dies aged 75
    Founder of Athenian Group and media mogul suffered cardiac arrest in Athens.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM hit the road for bond financing
    European containership owners intend to tap "favourable market" as they offer notes worth around $911m.
  • SWS contests Pacific Radiance cancellation
    Chinese yard launches counterclaim against owner over scrapped PSV deal.
  • CMA CGM sells US terminal for $817m
    French container line offloads a 90% holding in LA's Global Gateway South.
  • Subsea 7 spends $22.6m on bond buyback
    Norwegian offshore group now has 48.8% of $700m convertible issue.
  • Siem Offshore sells South American unit
    Norwegian owner banks small profit by offloading defence company Consub Defesa e Tecnologia.
  • DVB warns on 2017 profit on loan risks
    German bank predicts another tough twelve months due to shipping and offshore exposure.
  • Kyoei Tanker adds to VLCC ordering rush
    Japanese shipowner takes large tanker newbuilding tally to three with second order at JMU.
  • Valles MR struck by bulker in Dover Strait
    Both vessels sustained damaged, but all crew are accounted for with no injuries or pollution.
  • Precious bulker runs aground in US
    Handysize bulker reportedly lost propulsion while transitting waterway. No reports of pollution.
  • Damen finalises Keppel Verolme takeover
    Dutch shipyard group completes assimilation of compatriot facility from Singaporeans.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • CMA CGM to sell majority stake in LA terminal
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will sell a 90 percent equity interest in the Global Gateway South (GGS) terminal at the Port of Los Angeles t...
  • Hoyer acquires tank lessor CCR
    Liquid bulk logistics specialist Hoyer Group has acquired French intermediate bulk container lessor CCR. Financial terms of the deal were ...
  • Gebrüder Weiss raises flag in U.S. market
    Austrian third-party logistics services provider Gebrüder Weiss is expanding to the United States. The company has placed three U.S. offic...
  • Glickman takes the helm at ZIM
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd's new president and chief executive officer, Eli Glickman, officially took office on July 1, the Israe...
  • Logistics accelerator seeking new startups
    A San Francisco-based logistics technology accelerator operated by the business incubator RocketSpace and the logistics company Kaleido Log...
  • Executive Moves: ZIM, Kane Is Able and Singapore Shipping Association
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has named Eli Glickman president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, taking over from Rafi...
  • Kerry Logistics buys 50% stake in Asian intermodal broker LPL
    Hong Kong-based third party logistics services provider Kerry Logistics Network has acquired 50 percent stake in Lanzhou Pacific Logistics ...
  • EU green lights ONE container JV, members expect SA to follow suit
    The European Commission last week has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between Japanese shipping com...
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach to raise Traffic Mitigation Fee
    The fee that terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach charge for moving cargo during daytime hours Monday through Friday is abo...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 3, 2017
  • Virgin Voyages cruise newbuilds to install Wartsila scrubbers
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Industry awaits cues on IMO global sulfur cap enforcement at MEPC 71
    Some said compliance could be over 80%, if the penalty for non-compliance were to exceed the cost of compliance.
  • SHIPPING QUARTERLY -- DRY BULK: Atlantic Panamaxes set for strong Q3 on LatAm grains exports
    - Brazil's record grains production will support dry bulk market - Long-haul voyages to Far East promise strong ton-mile demand - Long-term influence on freight rates uncertain
  • SHIPPING QUARTERLY -- TANKERS: Atlantic dirty freight rates weak at end-Q2, near term-outlook bearish
    Both Suezmax and VLCC prices are very weak already and the route from West Africa to China basis 260,000 mt, recently saw a seven-month low on June 21.
  • INTERVIEW: BMS United Bunkers targets over 10% growth in bunker sales in 2017
    "As a group, we are interested in strategically growing our Asian operations further in new markets," Kounalakis said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Fuel supplier Dan-Bunkering appoints new US manager
    Jensen originally joined the company as a trader in Copenhagen.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on Qatar tension, lower US rig count
  • S Korea's SK offers RMG 380 CST bunker fuel with ISO 8217:2010 standard
    SK becomes first refiner in the country to offer bunker fuel with the 2010 specifications.
  • SHIPPING Q2: Asia Pacific dry bulk market holds steady after shaky run
    Q3 market direction was unclear in the short term due to possible Chinese coal import restrictions at its second tier ports from July 1.
  • China's SunRui first in Asia to get USCG type approval for ballast water system
    SunRui is now one of only four manufacturers to have been awarded a USCG type approval certificate for its BWTS, all four of which were submitted by DNV GL.
  • Kurdish crude tanker appears off Canada, Vitol seen as buyer
    - Iraq in contact with Canadian authorities - Tanker carrying 700,000 barrels of crude
  • ANALYSIS: Asian oil buyers cautious despite clarity on Qatar co-loading
    - Asian buyers start seeking alternatives to Qatari oil - Dependence on overall Mideast volumes intact

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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