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BRIEFS
April 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 0.2pc to US$836/TEU, off 7pc to USWC
  • OOCL cancels Asia to East Mediterranean and Black Sea service in May
  • UASC's largest ship runs aground off Port Klang
  • MOL head is optimistic of a 'return to profitability'
  • US east coast ports winning west coast rivals in attracting Asia trade
  • Matson uses SSA Terminals in Tacoma after agreement with APMT expires
  • US trade deficit shrinks in February with slight rise in exports
  • New intermodal container port is planned for the Lower Mississippi River
  • APMT Lazaro Cardenas 1.2m TEU terminal is officially inaugurated
  • HHLA's box volume up 1.5pc to 6.7m TEU in 2016
  • American Airlines starts A330-200 San Juan to Philadelphia pharma service
  • Asiana Airlines finds niche in transporting pricey animals
  • Emirates boosts connection to Bali with second daily service

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 9, 2017
  • APL flags off Ocean Alliance services with best-in-class transit times
  • Hamburg Süd excels in SeaIntel Global Liner Performance Report
  • Mega vessels to be the core in the new integrated containership company that will begin operation in April next year, says MOL President & CEO
  • SCI signs agreement to acquire Suezmax tanker
  • SM Line to enter Indian trade with services calling JN Port, Pipavav & Chennai
  • Tea exports up this year
  • DMICDC & APSEZ ink agreement on logistics data bank services
  • JNPT awards next phase of dredging to increase draught
  • Kandla Port Trust highlights excellent performance once again in 2016-17
  • KPSAA celebrates Kandla Port again attaining the distinction of being the No.1 Major Port in India
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Phonex Logistics inaugurates state-of-art CFS in vicinity of Kolkata Port
  • Prime Minister lays foundation stone for multimodal terminal at Sahibganj
  • Logistics associations raise concerns with GST Working Group; seek exemption for ex-im trade services

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Moscow looking south
  • US class I railroad investing in California
  • First trans-Africa locomotive undergoing testing
  • Cyber-attacks on the high seas
  • Services to Graz and Slovenia
  • Desbonnets for liquid logistics in France
  • Pescara - Duisburg shuttle starting in June
  • Dutch solution for decanting granulates
  • Refurbishing finished in Dunkirk
  • New contracts for NAS
  • Chair change at Volkswagen Financial Services
  • Cass simplifies billing in Russia
  • Astag and SBB Cargo go cahoots
  • Grimaldi Group once again GM supplier of the year
  • Two ULCVs and solid 2016 record in Valencia
  • China Southern inaugurates North America route

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Cargo volumes at India's 12 major ports see increase
  • In pictures: Sewol salvage operation
  • Stolt-Nielsen sees chemical tanker market bottoming out, considers options
  • Bank of Cyprus appoints shipping division head
  • Pacific Basin reports improved earnings amid firming BDI
  • Mexican president commits to free trade and port development at launch of APMT facility
  • More module transporters added to move Sewol to drydock
  • Triyards makes USD8.4 million bad-debt allowance for Ezra
  • SM Group to acquire majority stake in KOMARF from DSME, STX O&S
  • Seafarers' union seeks stricter regulations on Stellar Daisy loss
  • Ultra large container ships not a current priority, says HMM

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Air cargo should 'blow its own trumpet' - but has to deliver the goods
  • A weight off hauliers' minds: shippers must declare loads are road-legal
  • Freight must act now to prevent border delays post-Brexit, says BIFA
  • Spot container rates take a dive as eastbound capacity crunch continues
  • Time for terminal transformation?
  • AIS meets the IoT
  • PODCAST - Understanding IATA: cargo chiefs talk IT and supply chains

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Savage completes purchase of Settoon liquid bulk assets
  • Vard books order for live fish transporter
  • Horizon completes second NYC Ferry vessel
  • Shipping industry calls for HNS Convention ratification
  • DSME and DNV GL unveil new LNG carrier design
  • USCG warns of dangers of Suspect and Counterfeit Items
  • Damen ATD duo goes to work in Bunbury Port
  • Wartsila propulsion picked for new fishing vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • What is really behind Stolt's consolidation?
    Stolt is separating out its tanker business, but could it be beefing up the fleet with tonnage and a listing prior to a sale?
  • Maersk moves to head off unhappy HMM customers
    Maersk China head Tim Smith also denies 'tacit understanding' over newbuilding delays among carriers
  • Insurance claims for $30m-plus hit a decade low, says Cefor
    But insured values and reported premium falling fast, Nordic insurers warn
  • US and Australian demand fuels Jera's LNG fleet expansion
    Japanese LNG trader will add five new vessels in 2018 for US trade alone while fob cargoes rise
  • Maersk confirms Mercosul sale
    Puts subsidiary up for sale to allay competition fears
  • MOL in talks over joint ventures for short-term LNG shipping contracts
    MOL's Mike Rowley says company wants to spread risks in rapidly evolving LNG markets
  • Stellar Daisy survivors en route to Cape Town
    Bulk carrier Elpida said to have carried out the rescue
  • Europe-Asia rates climb to near headhaul levels
    'Unseasonal demand' drives spot rates on the backhaul east-west route to new highs
  • Port of Oakland sees import spike in March
    Volumes on the rise as port prepares for new alliance structures
  • Vessel collision leaves 12 missing
    Two crew rescued while all those unaccounted for are from Xiang Zhou cargo vessel
  • Yard Talk | Chinese majors turn bullish on bulker orders
    Shipowners have yet to comply as second-tier players seem ready to undercut
  • Simon Morse returns to Inchcape Shipping 11 years after quitting
    The former chief executive is again heading up one of the world's largest ship agencies and marine services groups with disposal the ultimate goal
  • Leaking Polaris VLOC held off South Africa
    Update: Incident is second in a week for Polaris following loss of the Stellar Daisy
  • Damco launches digital freight forwarder Twill
    Start-up has been in a closed test phase with a select number of customers, but from 10 April will be openly available to the UK market
  • SM Group to buy DSME's stake in Korea Marine Finance Corp
    KOMARF stake to be sold for around $4m
  • IUMI notes growing number of major vessel casualties
    But total vessel losses continue their downward trend
  • Triyards secures $32.9m new deals so far this month
    But group posts a loss for the six months to end-February
  • ITF rejects Australia coastal shipping deregulation
    Regulation should be strengthened for national security, fuel security and coastline protection
  • French authorities approve STX France sale to Fincantieri
    Italian cruiseship builder made long-term commitments to the French yard at Saint-Nazaire
  • New chapter opens as Containerisation International turns 50
    The premier publication for the container shipping industry will be rebranded Lloyd's List Containers from this month
  • The next 50 years start here
    As Containerisation International turns 50, it reinvents itself as Lloyd's List Containers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Uber seen raising bar for truck freight brokerage
  • Savannah deepening cost, timeline, and BCO benefits expand
  • Shippers expect supply chain digitalization, AI disruption
  • Maersk selling Mercosul Line to clear Hamburg Sud deal
  • Spot rates on major trades dip on BCOs' alliance caution
  • Seacor considers more container-on-barge Gulf services
  • Regulators approve Virginia-Georgia ports alliance
  • Adani, APMT scotch Pipavav Port sale rumors
  • Mexico's Nieto: Port expansion a pledge to free trade
  • Five companies bid for New Orleans port switching railroad
  • Cuba's Mariel port builds for bigger ships amid headwinds

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • China to cut clean product exports for second quarter
    Clean tanker demand in Far East may weaken as cargo volumes fall.
  • Vard secures order for live fish carrier
    Fjordlaks Aqua books newbuilding to be constructed at Fincantieri-controlled company's Vard Aukra and Vard Braila shipyards.
  • Clipper's Gary Lawrence takes on chartering job
    Head of US Atlantic Coast office of bulker operator takes over for departing manager.
  • Atlantska emerges as seller as Navios jumps on 'opportune time'
    Shipbrokers identify Croatian shipowner as owner of panamax bulkers in $27m deal.
  • Maersk Tankers offloads oldest handysize
    Danish owner takes another step in its fleet renewal effort with sale of 2001-built ship.
  • KDB offloads former Hanjin Shipping duo
    Post-panamax Hanjin New York and Hanjin Hamburg fetch reported $25m apiece.
  • Ship orders drop 12% in first quarter
    Clarksons data shows pace of decline falling and Chinese yards in the lead.
  • Karlsen replacing Roed at Danske Bank
    Former Nordea analyst Anders Karlsen is joining Danske Bank as Bjorn Kristian Roed departs.
  • Baltiysky set for icebreaker orders
    Russian yard believes it could secure contracts for two new vessels in 2018.
  • Structural problems hit second Polaris VLOC
    VLOC held in Capetown following reports of cracks in the hull.
  • Eagle Bulk installs $750m shelf
    Gary Vogel-led owner clears the way for further growth capital raises with shelf filing.
  • PSV duo snapped up on term deals
    GulfMark and K Line ships leave the North Sea spot market.
  • Is Somali piracy re-emerging?
    TradeWinds asks the experts to answer heated question following latest string of attacks.
  • Holst clocks on at Lorentzen & Stemoco
    Veteran broker takes on new post as head of shipbroking at Norwegian shop.
  • Berglund: 'Let rates come to us this time'
    Pacific Basin appeals for newbuilding restraint and questions Wall Street's order obsession.
  • North Korea seeks cruiseship investors
    Overseas cash sought for vessel that will be allowed to run a casino.
  • Ejected bulker crew fined in Australia
    ITF blasts "unbelievable" action by government in Portland row.
  • PSV scrapping picking up in 2017
    Banchero Costa says six ships have headed for demolition already this year.
  • Anchor-handlers improve
    The latest rig moves have cleaned Norway out of ships.
  • Product tankers head from Europe to US
    Inventory reduction propels ships across the Atlantic with petrol cargoes.
  • SM to add 50 ships through Korea Ship Finance deal
    Expanding shipowner buying stakes in vessel fund from DSME and STX O&S.
  • Triyards wins fresh order as profit slips
    Singapore-listed company has a reason to smile following negative result in the first half.
  • JP Morgan says dry cargo recovery 'real'
    Positive read of freight market comes amid double upgrade for listed owners.
  • Polarcus adds Asia Pacific data job
    Middle East survey player wins two-month 3D contract.
  • 12 crew missing after cargoship sinks
    Two seafarers rescued as Chinese vessel goes down off Nantong.
  • Solstad fixes CSV for three years in Mexico
    Norwegian owner finds work for 2011-built ship with Typhoon Offshore.
  • Subsea 7 buys back $55m of bonds
    Oslo-listed offshore owner continues to snap up its $700m issue due this year.
  • BW Offshore brings ICBC on board
    Singapore owner targets FPSO expansion in tandem with $44bn Chinese leasing company.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • FMC approves cooperation agreement between Georgia, Virginia ports
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) unanimously voted on Friday to allow port authorities in Virginia and Georgia to engage in discussion...
  • UASC ship runs aground off Port Kelang
    The 13,000-TEU Umm Salal , the largest vessel in United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) fleet, ran aground off Port Kelang Thursday, accordi...
  • Drewry: East Coast ports are 'winning the battle'
    Drewry expects containerized imports from Asia to East Coast of North America ports to grow at a faster ratethan those arriving to theWest ...
  • CEVA, ANJI Automotive renew joint venture
    China-based ANJI Automotive Logistics and Netherlands-based CEVA Logistics have renewed their joint venture, ANJI-CEVA Logistics. The rene...
  • Commentary: Dockworkers hold fist over America's supply chains
    America's dockworker unions - the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) on the East Coast and the International Longshore and Ware...
  • WLS: Carriers increase capacity as new alliances set sail
    The debut of "THE" Alliance and theOCEAN Alliance caused a rise in capacity on the transpacific trade, while a slight drop on the Asia-Euro...
  • IUMI: Major vessel casualties continue to rise in 2016
    The maritime shipping industry saw major vessel casualties rise for the second consecutive year in 2016, according to a report from the Int...
  • Senators reintroduce bill to address surface, maritime security concerns
    Legislation was reintroduced last week to address deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to protect rai...
  • U.S. transportation sector adds another 3,500 jobs in March
    United States transportation and logistics companies added another 3,500 jobs for the month in March 2017, according to the latest prelimin...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • New Orleans IFO 380 premium to Houston at eight-week low on weak demand and rising crude
    The New Orleans IFO 380 premium fell to $2.50/mt, the smallest difference since February 14, when Houston briefly flipped to a $1/mt premium, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Pakistan State Oil's gasoil buying draws lowest offers from three companies
    The tender was closed on Thursday, with validity until April 21.
  • Bunker delays at Gibraltar increase amid weather warning
    "It looks like it will clear up Sunday to Monday."
  • Savannah dredging to boost receiving capacity to 13,000 TEUs: ports authority
    The dredged port is expected to be operational in May, the ports authority said in a statement.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FEATURE: For the bunker industry, 100% sulfur compliance by 2020 is a distant dream
    Players hope for a soft landing
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Crude oil continues on uptrend amid Syrian attack
  • Industry players to collaborate on LNG-fueled VLOC program
    Agreement signed at Gastech 2017
  • COMMODITIES: Oil, gold jump as missile attacks on Syria trigger safe-haven rush
    - Oil rises, market waits for reaction from crde suppliers - Investors flock to gold, expect prices to remain firm - Metals, petchems, agriculture cautious
  • Crude rises 1.5% after US launches air strikes on Syrian Airfield
    The US launched roughly 60 cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase early Friday.
  • US fires cruise missiles at Syrian airbase
  • Japan refiners cut 348,900 b/d nameplate capacity for refining regulations
    Regulation required refiners to raise their residue cracking ratios to an average of 50% by the end of March.

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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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