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BRIEFS
February 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line lost US$376m in 2016 - parent company in the red for $1.9b
  • Maersk pays US$230,000 to settle Russian Anti-Monopoly Case
  • US posts its highest deficit in four years
  • S Carolina ports handle record 185,018 TEU in January
  • Capital improvements at Port of Oakland carry US$600 million price tag
  • GE to slash 250 workers at North Fort Worth locomotive plant
  • March conference on Africa ports expansion
  • Japan's air cargo forecast to grow 3.6pc in FY2017
  • Doha's HIA sees cargo volume rise 20.8pc in 2016 to 1.7m tonnes
  • IATA Cargo iQ develops 2nd phase of Smart Data project

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • AMTOI Day 2017 acknowledges the selfless service of the armed forces
  • INTTRA container orders surge 16 pc in 2016
  • Jacques Saadé appoints Rodolphe Saadé Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Group
  • Maersk Line improves volumes & market share in 2016
  • India importing more wheat
  • APM Terminals Pipavav implements e-SMTP for paper-free Customs clearance procedure
  • Longest container vessel berths at Haldia International Container Terminal, Haldia Dock Complex
  • 'The allocation of funds for infrastructure development will result in long-term benefits for the economy'
  • Alibaba partnering with logistics & transportation companies to reduce shipping costs
  • Budget proposes doing away with import duty on nickel
  • Cabinet apprised of MoU between India & France in the fields of science, technology & innovation
  • CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION
  • Essar Projects bags contract for laying 100 km natural gas pipeline from Jalandhar to Amritsar
  • Exports showing positive growth since Sept. last year
  • Rationalised Customs & excise duties in Budget seen benefiting manufacturing & global competitiveness

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On course for Industry 4.0
  • Securing market share
  • Repeat order for 3,000 new trailers
  • Rachel Morley joins Bifa board
  • Hamburg Süd opens own agency in Dubai
  • Reducing emissions with high cube swap bodies
  • Using a partner's warehouse
  • Investment in Jaxport a matter of authority
  • Gysev Cargo drives change
  • Perishables push up volumes from Reunion
  • Ifs and buts to Hamburg's fairway adjustment
  • Substantial growth in net income in 2016
  • Heart of Georgia Railroad in new hands
  • Swissport to handle Emirates Skycargo at three French...
  • Hillebrand's Marsili from Australia to New Zealand
  • Fair winds not headwinds expected in 2017
  • Rotterdam exercises modesty
  • Rail line to connect Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran
  • Jacques Saadé hands CMA CGM helm to son
  • Etihad Cargo with flat volume evolution in 2016

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Bertram Rickmers sells project carrier business
  • Enforcement failure undermining container weighing rule
  • Rotterdam loses more ground to Antwerp in containers
  • Bourbon and SBM Offshore see another year of offshore woe
  • Epic Gas posts loss for 2016
  • Marine fire expert highlights little-known ship hold fire risks
  • HMM slashes net loss to USD3.68 million
  • Maersk Line drive for market share boosts volumes by 9% in 2016
  • Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding to expand energy-related business
  • Mid-sized Japanese ship operators expect to stay in profit
  • Precious Shipping loses USD75 million but predicts bulk market comeback
  • KDB chief vows no more bailouts for DSME
  • Courage Marine to sell Supramax for USD7.35 million

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Freight booking platforms: our beef is with inefficiency - not forwarders. But can online booking deliver?
  • IATA takes a dim view of growth predictions for air freight in 2017
  • Echo Global profits hit, but cost of Command integration will bring payback, says CEO
  • Best of both worlds on the waterfront, promises new ship agency
  • Etihad fails to boost cargo volumes in 'very tough' environment
  • FedEx Fulfillment looks to take on Amazon in SME e-commerce market
  • Rodolphe Saadé replaces father as CMA CGM chief

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • First U.S.-built Rotortug now in service with Seabulk Towing
  • NTSB: Boaters should be required to take safety courses
  • Dry bulk sector recovery ahead, says Drewry
  • CRS issues new report on Navy shipbuilding
  • Damen takes delivery of its 1,000th R-R azimuth thruster
  • New PrimeShip HULL software released by ClassNK
  • VIDEO: DNV GL unlocks maritime potential of big data
  • Polarcus to bareboat second vessel to Sovcomflot

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Globus clinches private placement and debt swap
    Bulker owner raises $5m from new investors and issues further shares to cancel $20m of debt
  • Frontline fires back at DHT board over takeover bid
    Fredriksen's tanker giant says its offer is 'highly compelling'
  • Xeneta secures further funding
    Cash boost for box pricing platform
  • Daily capesize earnings $1,900 below panamax
    Chinese fixings show recovery after New Year but record iron ore stocks could curb vessel demand
  • Newbuilding deliveries outweigh demand gains for LR product tankers
    Large LR2 and LR3 newbuilding tonnage is hitting the water
  • Bottiglieri says it has viable cash flow
    Naples-based dry bulk and tankers owner hails business as usual amid bankruptcy protection proceedings
  • Navios Acquisition posts reduced profits
    Longer-term charters cushioned owner from tanker market 'correction'
  • Europe likely to reject renewed Iran sanctions
    UK will build on nuclear deal to deepen ties, says ambassador
  • Shipping operations resume in Western Australia following tropical low
    Ports reopen with caution as weather front moves inland
  • Yang Ming to stumble but not fall
    Taiwanese carrier will likely survive its financial crunch through refinancing and better earnings
  • Tell me the truth
    'Fake news' is not such a modern invention, despite the US president's trumpeting
  • Clock is ticking for Maersk Tankers
    It is crunch time as the chief executive and his team work with the energy management team and board of directors of AP Moller-Maersk to decide the fate of the product tanker company
  • Losses on vessel sales lead to wider 2016 deficit for Precious Shipping
    Thai dry bulk operator says continued scrapping necessary for better 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • Pallet by pallet, US LTL trucking demand grows
  • Port Arthur prepares to expand breakbulk capacity
  • US imports to jump on consumer spending
  • Rickmers Group sells breakbulk/project carrier
  • 272-ton crane makes first lift at Milwaukee
  • Hamburg gets conditional OK to deepen Elbe River
  • Interest in US surface transport acquisitions rises
  • Rotterdam container trade resumes growth
  • Transport providers adjusting to Amazon threat
  • JNPT gains clients for struggling import plan
  • Maersk gained share from 2016 price war

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • DOF bond convert puts Mogster in minority
    Bond investors exchange debt for equity that leaves largest shareholder with 49.97% of offshore vessel owner.
  • Burke: tanker supply overwhelms demand
    Ridgebury CEO questions outlook for 'manageable' fleet supply growth.
  • Navios Acquisition suffers dip in profit
    But New York-listed tanker owner's long-term charter book keeps rates above market.
  • Twin attraction continues Maersk Tankers pool push
    Momentum around new membership continues amid gloomy product market outlook.
  • Songa Bulk seeks $50m from placement
    Arne Blystad-led owner looking to raise more cash to fund asset play project.
  • KDB: no new cash for DSME
    State bank will not pump more money into yard despite big looming debt payments.
  • Bottiglieri: it's 'business as usual'
    Owner says don't confuse its restructuring process with those of companies in financial difficulty.
  • Tsakos family explores new private equity partnerships
    Private arm of Greek owner is studying approaches from a number of private fund investors, but has made no commitment yet.
  • Frontline keeps chase for DHT alive
    Oslo-listed owner makes its case for takeover after seeing initial approach receive cold shoulder.
  • Nigeria thwarts attacks on tanker, LPGC
    Navy fights off pirates targeting Naftomar and Teekay vessels.
  • HNA Group merges shipping and tech arms
    China's group's shipping and shipbuilding activities are being swallowed up by its technology division.
  • GasLog closes Gastrade FSRU deal
    LNG carrier owner buying 20% of Greek company controlled by Asimina-Eleni Copelouzos.
  • Costs clobber SCI as profit plunges
    Indian state owner hit by higher charter, wage, fuel and repair expenses in third quarter.
  • Columbia-Marlow merger going 'swimmingly'
    Plans to combine Cyprus-based shipmanagers progressing well, Columbia boss says.
  • Xeneta pockets $12m from investors
    Freight benchmarking platform attracts fresh cash from Smedvig Capital and others.
  • Maersk Line settles with Russian authorities
    Danish conglomerate will pay $0.23m instead of an initial fine of $12m.
  • Loan provisions hit $962m at Commerzbank
    Shipping gets the blame for increase in losses at German lender.
  • Crewman killed in blast on cruiseship
    Exploding gas cylinder blamed for death on Emerald Princess in New Zealand.
  • Restructured Prosafe hires new CEO
    Cyprus-based owner reveals management reshuffle as it enters newbuilding negotiations with Cosco.
  • Stopford: time to plan for dry bulk recovery
    Clarksons man believes owners have to prepare now for inevitable market upturn.
  • Winning linked to Carval capesize
    Singapore owner said to have snapped up 2002-built bulker.
  • Yara International swings to loss in fourth
    Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner hit by lower revenue in final three months.
  • EMGS trims quarterly and annual loss
    A more stable oil price helps Oslo-listed company reduce its red ink with cost cuts on track.
  • Maersk Tankers confirms 10 LR2s at Dalian Shipyard
    Danish owner says newbuilding series is part of fleet renewal effort and contains unique optional element.
  • SCF in bareboat deal with Polarcus
    Middle East owner wins multi-year contract valued at $72m from Russian conglomerate.
  • CP Offen tanker pair sold for $36m
    Identity of buyer not yet clear as banks offload MRs.
  • American Shipping sells out $220m bond
    Tanker owner's Oslo debt issue "significantly over-subscribed".

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • 'Transit cargo' moving to U.S. important to Canadian economy
    Source: JPL Designs/Shutterstock Speakers from the Canadian ports of Prince Rupert, Montreal and Halifax said sizeable portions of cargo mov...
  • Executive Moves: Iptor Supply Chains Systems and PayAnyBiz
    Supply chain management, planning and logistics software and services provider Iptor Supply Chains Systems has named Eric Dodd as chief fin...
  • Report: Yang Ming raises $54m in private share sale
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has secured more than $54 million via a private stock offering, according to multiple media reports. The ...
  • AP: Panama Canal still suffering from growing pains
    More than seven months since the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, the important Central American waterway is still suffering from grow...
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries turns profit in 2016
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) had a net profit of 682.3 billion South Korean won (U.S. $594.8 million) for 2016, up from a loss of 1.36 tr...
  • Rodolphe Saadé named CEO of CMA CGM Group
    Rodolphe Saadé has been named chief executive officer of the CMA CGM Group. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, Jacques Saadé appointed ...
  • Commentary: Comparing and contrasting India, China
    As the world continues to move forward from the surprises of 2016, it is worth examining how China and India, the two fastest growing major...
  • Xeneta secures second funding round
    The Norway-based ocean freight rate benchmarking platform Xeneta said Thursday it has raised $12 million in a Series B investment round led...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
  • DUTCH DATA: Port of Rotterdam crude throughput down 1.2% in 2016
    Throughput of oil products rose 0.3% last year, following an 18% rise in 2015.
  • INTERVIEW: Thailand's Precious Shipping completes Fleet Rejuvenation Plan
    "Eventually, we will likely install scrubbers a year or two later after the regulation kicks in."
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: Monjasa sets quality as key to riding out bunker market upheaval
    "Where we take comfort is that we don't see our relative market share in any market declining."
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker industry association appoints new CEO Justin Murphy
    Murphy was previously CEO of Brightoil Shipping in Singapore.
  • BHP Billiton approves $2.2 bil Mad Dog 2 Gulf of Mexico project
    BHP Billiton holds a 23.9% participating interest in the Mad Dog field
  • FUTURES 2: Crude edges up amid fall in US gasoline stocks
  • FUTURES: Crude edges higher despite near-record US crude build
  • Iraq reduces pumping at Basrah oil terminal for 24 hours-- status reports
    The reduction is due to work to install a new pipeline
  • ANALYSIS: Iran siphons off oil market share from capped OPEC competitors
    Iran was the only Middle Eastern producer to see exports rise in January

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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
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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
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
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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