BRIEFS

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01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 11, 2017

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CMA CGM ups rate US$1,500/FEU from Asia to Caribbean November 1 India's Mundra port sets new productivity record, rivalling JNPT Japan's major ports post solid growth on back of global recovery DP World expects to tap West African hinterland into Mali Shipping lanes plagued with twice the number of lightning strikes Shreyas takes its biggest containership to date New York stock watch Seeking Alpha: Tide turns for box shipping Pakistani central bank cries foul over China trade deal Amazon tests delivery services in US pose threat to FedEx, UPS Cargo loader sparks blaze near freighter at Hong Kong airport Seattle hails Air France decision to fly non-stop to Paris ADB Safegate said to enhance visual docking and speed turnarounds China Airlines to fly from Taoyuan, Taiwan to Ontario, California

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri Data & DNV GL sign partnership to leverage Big Data for safety, quality & compliance excellence CMA CGM enhancing Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to East Africa service NISAA elects its Executive Body for 2017-19 Anti-dumping duty imposed on ammonium nitrate from Russia, Indonesia, Georgia & Iran India's exports to China surge SEZs' exports up in Q1 DP World SCO hosts clean-up drive Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping visits JNPT NMPT registers impressive cargo handling growth in H1 Information regarding a recent decision of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) published on Sept. 12, 2017 MACCIA organising seminar on Foreign Trade Policy & GST Seafood Exporters Association of India elects office-bearers

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Ever more fruit in boxes Spain: new gateway for pan-European transport Panattoni developing large site near Karlsruhe Short line railroad reopens Yalova ro-ro terminal starts operations New HR head for Gefco Spain People / Company Cincinnati airport celebrates all-time high Leipzig/Halle logistics network seeks closer contacts in... Trophy awarded for Channel 5 West Memphis port emphasizes its multimodality Even more European airfreight in August Austria investing in tracks for autonomous trains 3 PL revenues growing to USD 1.1 trillion by 2022 Three Morocco loops for ro-ro traffic Contract to haul 7.8 million t of coal by rail Jack Bismohun to develop Kale's African business Qatar off to Pittsburgh/receives 13th B777F

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Huge overcapacity ahead for liner shipping Container sector rise despite Hanjin's demise Royal IHC takes 50% stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group North Korean risks to shipping mount Four ships banned for breaching North Korea sanctions EC deadlines to push maritime sector to meet carbon obligations Bahri in Big Data tie-up with DNV GL Vrinda, formerly known as Kanak Prem, is Mercator Limited's last dry bulk carrier. Credit: Dietmar Hasenpusch China's coal imports strong on prices and North Korea ban Transcor Energy to be renamed Northstar Fishermen in South Korea with a port in the background

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Harm or help to Malaysia's smaller forwarders as China's Alibaba moves in? ABC opts for Liege as back-up for cargo flights after losing slots at Schiphol APL offers 'money-back' guarantee on premium transpacific service Russia's Globaltruck eyes IPO to fund acquisitions and expand truck fleet Jeff Mailhiot joins Crane to head its ocean products team Emirates and Cargolux agree new air cargo codeshare deal Terry Unrein back at SEKO to boost logistics growth in the US

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
House bill seeks five-year Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico Wärtsilä acquires vessel positioning specialist Ballistic protection foils pirate attack on security vessel

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bulker owners call for scrutiny of charterers and terminals Intercargo highlights 'Stone Age' conditions in sector as other stakeholders go unvetted The future is (always) bright for shipping equities If investing in stocks is about the future, shipping equities should do very well based on the supply and demand... UK government outlines customs contingency plans for Brexit UK Chamber calls papers 'somewhat disappointing reading' Intercargo sees membership surge Dry bulk association reports 48% increase in fleet since start of 2017 Weak newbuilding recovery fails to lift yard sentiment Activity in main shipping sectors still at a historically low level China's One Belt, One Road project may hit tanker demand Projects such as the Myanmar-China pipeline and Kra Isthmus canal are negative for tonne miles, Poten & Partners says Crude oil in floating storage falls as supplies tighten OPEC member nations adhering to production adjustments, strong oil demand and slower shale oil production growth attributed to floating storage... Daily Briefing Chinese yards are marking up prices amid cost pressure Boston Consulting Group spins off xChange platform Box swapping platform moves to standalone operation Singapore regulator raises concerns over Wilhelmsen takeover of Drew Marine Competition Authority of Singapore notes that both are major players in the maritime services sector Supramax owners looking for a better week despite dip in rates But pockets of positive sentiment from South America may drive up freight rates NYK starts production at Wheatstone LNG Australian project will have the combined capacity to produce 8.9m tonnes per annum Global Ship Lease aims to raise up to $400m in bond offering Container charter owner to use proceeds to repay outstanding debt Japan's Kobe Steel unveils automated welding machine and system for shipbuilders Move comes amid Japan's efforts to tackle a shortage of young skilled workers in the shipbuilding industry Bahri jumps on Big Data bandwagon with DNV GL pact Both parties developing a prototype to help all maritime industry participants make informed decisions regarding safety and quality in operations

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
US warehouse lease rate growth expected to decelerate US imports forecast to hit near-record in October CP service opens Vancouver rail routing to Ohio ag exporters JNPT tightens gate-in rules for direct exports program Japan exporters choosing Panama over Suez routings

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Clarksons: better outlook for Navios debt Unsecured and secured notes that traded at distressed levels now closer to par thanks to bulker markets. AP Moller Holding closes Maersk Tankers deal Transaction that takes products tanker specialist private has now been completed. BlackRock takes some money off Ardmore Largest US institutional investment manager trims stake as stock outpaces peers. Intercargo celebrates record membership numbers Squeezed by regulation, ever more drycargo owners gather forces to speak with same voice Wan Hai Lines buys office for $10.35m Taiwanese owner builds presence in the US with deal in Arizona. Ship Finance swaps $121m in note to shares Chief executive says the move is a 'cheap forward equity offering' as note holders now in the money. Cosco Shipping Holdings expects profit Chinese giant cites better conditions in the container market as the main reason for positive nine-month outlook. Zodiac buys pair as Tailwind parks car carrier sector Eyal Ofer-led owner adds to PCTC fleet as Norwegian firm continues to reduce shipping exposure. Maersk scoops Youngship award Norwegian organisation recognises Danish group's commitment to young recruits. South Korean yards chop 35,000 workers Figures from yard association reveal scale of downsizing at restructuring shipbuilders. Wartsila takes over Guidance Marine Finnish company enhances its expertise in vessel positioning and remote control operations. Stolt Tankers wish list puts M&A ahead of IPO Niels Stolt-Nielsen says consolidation trumps flotation for stand-alone tanker business. Mercator confirms penultimate bulker sale Indian owner has one dry cargoship left after Sri Prem Poorva disposal. Heuvels in shock swap from London to Hong Kong Ince & Co's international senior partner Jan Heuvels' decision leave London and head for Hong Kong was met with surprise in legal circles. But the leading London law firm says there is nothing more behind the move than a decision to target Asian growth. Ince back on growth path Heuvels' move comes amid continued speculation in that Ince & Co is seeking a merger with another London shipping law Pareto sees twin catalysts for Stolt-Nielsen upgrade Norwegian finance house has buy rating on Oslo-listed owner for the first time in over two years. Gunvor targets more joint ventures as it looks to expand in shipping Glencore's Jan Andersen brought in to revamp Clearlake Shipping arm as trader seeks more vessels. Vernicos Tugs & Salvage makes it 19 Greek tug owner completes its fourth acquisition since April with the addition of 2006-built unit. Setback for Sevan in Logitel loan row Oslo court rules against floatel owner in dispute related to Teekay Offshore takeover. Chinese SAR vessel gives cargoship a tow Rescue authority comes to aid of vessel that lost power off Shidao. Andreas Hadjiyannis: 'The big, big crisis is over' Shipowner believes the darkest hour has passed with the next one a century away. Supramax sale closes book on United Ocean clear-out US buyers said to pick off final vessel from the fleet of bankrupt Japanese owner. Gas4Sea nets second LNG bunker customer Key tanker operator signs up to supply in Rotterdam from Zeebrugge-based ship. Singapore oil storage levels plunge Volumes held on tankers have dropped to 8.1m barrels from 30m in May. Limarko snaps up H Schepers boxship Lithuanian owner boosts capacity with $5m deal for German feedership. Oman Shipping and KOTC in tanker talks Oman state owner may need extra vessels to handle shipments from Duqm refinery as it looks to cooperate with Kuwaiti company. Ships face UN port ban over North Korea ties Move against four ships described as 'unprecedented' by co-ordinator of a UN panel on sanctions. Ocean Yield extends Lewek Connector charter Lars Solbakken-led leasing outfit ties up subsea construction vessel potentially until Christmas. Aussie log exports jump 300% in four years China set to account for virtually all volumes shipped and 25% of total harvest in 2017. Borr deal to boost Sembcorp Marine balance sheet Singapore yard now positioned for growth in the new low-oil price era, say local analysts.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri partners with DNV GL on 'big data' initiative Bahri Data inked a contract with classification society DNV GL to co-develop and jointly leverage their big data capabilities for safety, q... 'K' Line fleet to install new automated weather routing system A new navigation system will be installed in 120 "K" Line vessels. Ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) will install Kawasaki Hea... UPS enters contract talks with Teamsters UPS' current five-year contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ends after July 31, 2018. UPS has started contract talks wi... Hong Kong terminal operator adds Russian all-cargo airline Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) is now handling shipments arriving at Hong Kong International Airport from Moscow-based all-carg... MercuryGate, SMC3 partner on LTL pricing API Transportation management systems (TMS) solutions provider MercuryGate International and application programming interface (API) provider S... IATA's Cargo-XML integrated with WCO targeting system The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the integration of its Cargo-XML messaging standard with the World Custom... GM acquires LIDAR tech company General Motors Co. has acquired Strobe, Inc., a three-year-old light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology company based in Pasadena, Ca... NHTSA: Truck-related fatalities rise 5.4% in 2016 The number of fatalities involving large trucks in the United States increased 5.4 percent in 2016 compared with the prior year to 4,317 fa... CR England Chicago intermodal drivers decertify Teamsters local Nearly 70 intermodal drivers working out of the Chicago site of trucking and refrigerated transportation company CR England have voted to d...

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Iraq planning to rebuild federal oil pipeline to Turkey Iraq's oil ministry announced Tuesday it was ordering three state oil companies to rebuild the federal government's crude oil export pipeline to Turkey, which has been out of service since early 2014. OPEC's Barkindo admits "extraordinary measures" needed to sustain rebalancing OPEC has signalled to the market that it could further broaden its OPEC/non-OPEC alliance, ramping up the rhetoric over the possibility of expanding its membership and trying to deepen its dialogue with US shale in order to rebalance the market. Bill to expand US offshore drilling, revokes safety regulations A bill that could open a vast swath of US federal waters to oil and natural gas producers, ease offshore drilling regulations and give the US president expanded powers to permit drilling will begin its legislative process Wednesday. ExxonMobil says restores output at Julia, Hadrian South fields in Gulf of Mexico ExxonMobil has restored production at its Julia and Hadrian South fields in the Gulf of Mexico after halting output last week prior to Hurricane Nate's move through the area, the company said Tuesday. Oil futures rebound on remarks by OPEC's Barkindo, Saudi exports Oil futures strengthened Tuesday, with NYMEX November crude rising $1.34 to $50.92/b, after OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said efforts underway to rebalance the global oil market were working. Durban bunkering suspended on poor weather: port authority Bunkering and loading operations at Durban, South Africa, have been suspended due to bad weather, a spokeswoman for the port authority said Tuesday. Kerch Strait closure may delay grain exports; bunkers not hit The Kerch Strait, connecting the Sea of Azov and Black Sea, will be closed for the transit of all types of vessels, apart from military and government security vessels, from Wednesday at 6:00 am local time (0300 GMT) for three days, according to a statement posted by the Kerch harbor master, Sergei Belyh. External: Wired Bunkering Fewer accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore after Uni Petroleum's exit The number of accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore has dropped to 55 this month from 56 in September and 58 in August as Uni Petroleum dropped out of the list after its bunker supplier licence expired. Fuel oil physical East-West spread at three-month high on freight rates The spike in VLCC freight rates to the East from Rotterdam has widened the discount of physical 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges to 3.5% FOB Singapore cargoes to the largest in three months. Massive destocking underway in oil market, says OPEC's Barkindo "The market structure has switched to backward, making it uneconomic to continue to keep storage," he said. FUTURES: Crude steady; Aramco announces record allocation cuts

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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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