BRIEFS

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01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 9, 2017

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US west coast dockers ratify 3-year contract extension with PMA bosses Hong Kong's best days still ahead under Beijing: Swire chairman Slosar 12 hurt in hazmat spill on 8,212-TEU 'K' Line ship in Long Beach Cotton shippers are hit by severe congestion at Port of Chittagong Mercosul box ship, tug collide, 9 crew feared lost in Amazon DB Schenker's deal with Sichuan JiuYe boosts perishables in China Hiab to acquire loader crane business of Argos to enter Brazil market Mumbai's JNPT rubber-tyre gantry cranes to drive productivity Bigger canal means dredging, leads to mega ships and soaring rents Sri Lanka's National Chamber holds workshop on customs Air cargo 'flying high' as demand grows 10.4pc in the first half: IATA Frankfurt air cargo in H1 up 5pc to 1.1 million tonnes FedEx to apply pre-Christmas surcharges to counter 'bad' packaging

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Chemical shipping earnings seen impacted by growing fleet Extending the Single Window Interface for Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT) in Exports with WCCB to all EDI locations Idle boxship fleet below 500,000 TEUs Larger orderbooks will force carriers to pursue increased market share ZEABORN Group purchases five heavy-lift cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding Trade Facilitation Agreement a new era in international trade, says Samir Shah Cotton import allowed through VOC Port India & Iran reiterate their commitment towards early operationalisation of Chabahar port Kamarajar Port handles break-bulk export Young Parliamentarians from Africa visit JNPT as part of familiarisation programme Railways develops high capacity parcel vans for perishables Stronger rupee seen hurting exporters

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Hong Kong regulator gives liner shipping five-year block exemption Hanjin Shipping's creditors may get just a fraction of monies owed Zeaborn swoops on Rickmers heavylift tonnage ICTSI net income jumps 19%, handled 4.5 million teu in 1H 2017 New approach to prevent migrant deaths in Mediterranean needed EU greenhouse gas emissions monitoring system goes live Yangzijiang net profit jumps 61% to CNY1.4 billion in the first half Rising US coal exports to Asia to bolster Panamaxes, Capesizes Hayne Shipping seeks more vessels on period basis Win-win solution sought for South Korean shipowners, shippers

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Hanjin creditors can expect to get back less than two cents in the dollar ATSG flying after a great first half, despite the costs of landing Amazon contract ICTSI plans to build on a profitable first half, boosting terminal expansion Sea freight rebound expected to taper off, while confidence stays high in air cargo US ports rent rises the effect of Panama Canal expansion Kazakhstan to set up all-cargo airline

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Saudi plans for major shipyard complex move ahead EMSA launches web-based CO2 reporting app Floating dry dock will be largest in Baltic U.S. Coast Guard issues Jones Act build and rebuild guidance San Diego museum gets grant for preservation of 1898 steam ferry ClassNK issues its first EU MRV certification Bulker banned from Australia after failure to pay crew VIDEO: Eco-friendly Viking Line newbuild to have Climeon WHR

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Genco looks to exit from panamax segment Bulker owner wants to focus on capes on the back of growing iron ore trade, and supras and ultras for... What does $6.3bn buy? Why did the Tung family decide to sell up, and why was Cosco prepared to pay such a premium for... Supramax bulker earnings dip on sluggish Pacific and Atlantic Rates may be boosted in coming weeks on grains from South America and Black Sea Booming Libyan and Nigerian oil exports fail to lift mid-sized crude tankers Baltic Exchange's aframax TCE hovers around six-year low on general oversupply and Caribbean sluggishness Yard Talk \| Yangzijiang's 80/20 rule Chairman of China's largest non-state yard anticipates further consolidation in weak markets Port Hedland's iron ore exports to China slip slightly Overall Chinese imports of iron ore rise Claims against bankrupt Hanjin Shipping top $10.5bn Hanjin creditors hear grim news about the scale of failed line's debts Topaz inks $100m contract with Dragon Oil Offshore support vessel owner and operator to supply six ships Zeaborn takes five more Rickmers ships Rickmers-Linie buyer takes ownership of five multi-purpose vessels operating the line's Pearl String service India aims to have Iran's Chabahar Port up and running by 2018 Civil construction works have already started on the port's premises JICT strike ends earlier than expected Union head said to have made decision based on the national interest Container chemical spill at Long Beach injures 12 dockworkers Leaking tank moved to a containment area Asian gas demand supports LNG vessel spot rates South Korea's turn to review LNG destination clauses will expand trade opportunities ICTSI first-half container throughput rises 7% Higher volumes due to ramp up in Iraq, new services in Mexico and new terminals in Congo and Australia Navigator focuses on petrochemical sector in second half of 2017 Group notes weak earnings across all gas transportation segments Eagle Bulk narrows loss and continues fleet modernisation Eagle delivers best quarterly results since its corporate reorganisation despite an $5.9m loss Yangzijiang's shipbuilding revenues boosted by larger-sized newbuildings Group expects growth in e-commerce and China's Belt and Road initiative to be long-term drivers in the containership and dry... Daily Briefing Genco narrows losses on lesser impairments and improved freight rates Results also helped by $1.3m gain on the sale of a vessel during the period Crude tanker markets in four charts Mid-year outlook: Fleet growth outweighs modest oil demand expansion as rates remain in the doldrums

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Of billions lost, Hanjin creditors may get two cents to dollar Port tenant: NY-NJ forced us to vacate warehouse space Demand drives US-Latin America network expansion Panama OKs new canal tolls aimed at big ships Hong Kong grants five-year carrier block exemption YRC shakes up network for faster service Japan bankrolls Sihanoukville Port expansion JNPT clears legal hurdle for speedy import program Floating terminal to be built to relieve Chittagong congestion Surging volumes push Deutsche Post DHL to record quarter India reaffirms commitment to Chabahar port development

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AUGUST 8, 2017
DHT beats on bottom line, but misses on top Results reflect ongoing swoon in tanker market as 27 of its VLCCs remain in the spot market. Navigator looking past weak LPG markets Chief executive says company is in 'love' with joint venture for ethylene terminal. Panama's government approves new ship tolls Newest rates seek to incentivise greater usage by containerships, but gas carriers will pay more. Lukoil-chartered tanker faces US arrest Ship agency claims unpaid bills from tanker owned by Nicholas Moundreas-backed company. Earnings beat drives NCL shares to year high Shares pop after cruiseship owner raises outlook, bringing market cap to $14bn. With warchest, Genco in position to strike New York-listed bulker owner's $180m in cash allow it to seek growth opportunities, executive and analyst say. Latvia to sell its LSC shares to Vitol State decides to offload tanker company stake to majority owner for $17m. Epic Gas sells oldest LPG carrier to FGAS Singapore gas carrier owner widely reported to have sold fully pressurised vessel to Vietnamese rival. Glovis set to exit Wilhelmsen Treasure chest? DNB Markets believes a separate division could fill the Oslo listed vehicle. Eagle Bulk boss sees bid-offer spread narrowing for bulkers Gary Vogel says there are plenty of ships to purchase and limited downside to asset values. Samsung Heavy unveils new safety plan Korean yard responds to concerns after crane collapse killed six workers in May. Samudera Indonesia plans stock split 20-for-one expansion aims to boost boxship owner's liquidity. Eagle Bulk confirms sale of sister ships Disposals come as dry cargo specialist continues fleet renewal exercise. Norwegian Cruise Line beats estimates as outlook brightens New York-listed cruiseship owner lifts guidance for 2017 as sentiment surges. SwissMarine sticks with Genco capesize Earnings report shows Geneva operator renews charter of 10-year-old Genco London. KTB/KDB fund targets initial $300m Scope of new Korean ship finance project could be widened further. US coal trade helps dry but will fire keep burning? A resurgence in US coal exports is providing a boost for the dry cargo market but opinion is split on how long the trend can be sustained. Shipments out of the US crashed to the lowest level since the 1970s in the third quarter last year but the trade is returning to become a "dominant player" once again, according to Bimco's Peter Sand. Bulker rates running at three month high "A rising US coa Crewman airlifted from Greek reefer UK coast guard evacuated seafarer who fell five metres from crane in Falmouth. Topaz bags "critical" $100m Dragon contract Dubai-based owner claims to have the highest revenue backlog in the industry after new deal with ENOC. Crowley boosts Central American services US owner starts fixed-day weekly runs to Costa Rica and Panama. Analysts survey NAT's dividend and fleet renewal routes Additional OSV shares expected to be handed out with scrap sales suggested for oldest vessels. Prosafe lays up another floatel Cypriot owner sends Safe Concordia to Curacao after Petrobras charter expires. HOS still a sell as profit dips Clarksons Platou says offshore owner's result highlights tough US Gulf market. Zeaborn adds five from Rickmers Holding Expanding German owner says latest deal will ensure independence from third-party tonnage. Hanjin Shipping sales fail to plug $10.5bn hole Creditors a long way from being repaid following raft of asset sales. Mayer Brown poaches Clyde & Co lawyer Ship finance man Conor Warde to become partner at Hong Kong practice. IHI yard profit boosted by FLNG Japanese group says earnings rise fourteen-fold in first three months. Chelsea poised to pounce following Manila debut Dennis Uy tanker and ro-pax company in advanced talks with shipowners over acquisitions after completing $116m IPO. Yangzijiang sees order tally surpass 2016 level Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder also reports 73% rise in second quarter profit. Miclyn ties up DSV vessel for two years Indonesian flagged vessel set for deployment in Asia Pacific region until 2019. Drunken Swire captain avoids jail time Pilots praised for prompt action as skipper of multi-purpose vessel escapes custodial sentence. Navigator Holdings profit drops as expenses rise Handysize LPG carrier owner says petrochemical cargoes were main drivers of revenue growth.

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AUGUST 8, 2017
OOIL back in black in first half 2017 Source: Shutterstock/VanderWolf Images OOIL, parent of container carrier OOCL, posted a $54 million profit in first half 2017. Orient Overs... ZEABORN buys five cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding Bremen, Germany-based ZEABORN Group, an integrated shipping company operating globally in the maritime multi-purpose segment, signed contra... Port of Oakland sells bonds to lower debt costs The Port of Oakland has finalized the sale of bonds to lower debt costs. The port's $324 million refinancing will save $44 million in debt... Matson launching twice monthly container service to Tahiti Hawaii-based Pacific Ocean carrier Matson, Inc. is introducing a new extension of its South Pacific Express service, providing twice monthl... U.S. DOT proposes nearly $79m in INFRA freight-related grant awards The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed nearly $79 million in grants for 10 freight-related roadway, rail and port infrast... Crowley, King Ocean enter vessel sharing agreement Two long-time customers at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., have entered into a vessel sharing agreement they say will expand their... WTO: Global merchandise trade on the rise Global merchandise trade growth will continue to strengthen in the third quarter of 2017, according to the World Trade Organization's (WTO)... FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev... Seaboard Marine to commence twice-weekly service to Costa Rica Miami-based container carrier Seaboard Marine is enhancing its Miami - South Central America loop later this month by offering service to P...

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AUGUST 8, 2017
CORRECTION: Japan's Showa Shell, Idemitsu Kosan buy spot crude jointly in Apr-Jun quarter Japanese refiner Showa Shell said Tuesday it has jointly procured crude oil on a spot basis with Idemitsu Kosan during the April-June quarter under their alliance announced in May. Six tankers waiting to discharge in Venezuela pending payment from PDVSA Six oil product tankers are docked at the Paraguana Refining Center (CRP) marine terminals in northwestern Venezuela awaiting payment from facility operator PDVSA before they discharge, according to a technical report Tuesday. Oil dips as consolidation continues following July rally The oil complex fell slightly Tuesday as efforts by Saudi Arabia to cut global supplies continue to be offset by greater production in the US, Libya and Nigeria, keeping prices in a tight range. 380 CST East-West swap spread widens on stronger Singapore, firmer freight: traders REFINERY NEWS: Shell's Pernis restarting 'a number of units' Shell said previously operations were not expected to restart before the second half of August. External: Wired Bunkering Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential nosedives into discount on weak demand "I guess Indian buying has truly dried up .... and [there are] more [exports from] Essar Oil," a trader based in Singapore said. Six LNG bunker vessels to operate by end of 2017: SEA\LNG These vessels are key to increasing demand for LNG as marine fuel and delivering it to shipowners in a normal way. FUTURES: Oil dips on Libyan field restart; OPEC/non-OPEC meet eyed

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INSTITUTIONS

European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry

Brussels

Call for papers by July 28th

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

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

Le Aziende informano

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

COMPANIES

The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

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

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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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