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May 15, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 3.5pc to US$961/TEU, off 7.9pc to USWC
  • OOCL launches world's largest containership - 21,413 TEU 'OOCL Hong Kong'
  • World's largest boxships to call at Rotterdam in May and June
  • HMM to acquire Hanjin's terminal in Spain for US$104m
  • SM Line builds up fleet to 17 boxships in 'record time'
  • Hapag-Lloyd Q1 net loss widens to US$68m on high fuel costs and low rates
  • Meratus Line acquires its biggest boxships to date, a pair of 2,474 TEU-ers
  • Norwegian firm plans to build electric-powered boxship to move fertilisers
  • K+N bags deal to manage distribution for Toys'R'Us in north China
  • CN's J J Ruest inducted into Maritime Hall of Fame
  • Emirates and Cargolux to collaborate in Luxembourg market
  • South London's airport sees cargo surge from long-haul routes
  • CargoLogicAir takes delivery of third B747 freighter
  • Yusen Logistics opens pharma gateway in Frankfurt to meet demand

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 14, 2017
  • "K" Line Group reorganising ship management system for more secure services
  • Amelioration of York-Antwerp Rules (YARs) 2016
  • Call for less cash onboard vessels & embracing digital payments
  • Chemicals & vegoils fleet to expand, says analysis
  • OOCL reaches milestone with christening of massive 21,413-TEU vessel
  • Seatech Shipping & Projects celebrating a decade of success
  • Yang Ming's financial & operating performance improves significantly
  • ZIM posts improved EBITDA & handles more container volumes in Q1 2017
  • Multiple steel products hit by anti-dumping duty
  • Air cargo volumes surge in March
  • NHAI Masala Bond launched at London Stock Exchange
  • Forex reserves on a new high
  • Types of 'supply' under gst regime
  • Impressive export growth in the last month of the year-Will it sustain?
  • JBS Academy rolls out handy guidebooks for multitude of subjects in international logistics & trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Orientation towards the East
  • Forwarder orders additional 200 semi-trailers
  • Zim betters financial standing in Q1
  • Partial automation for freight train assembly
  • Intermarine expands Americas-Med services
  • Dnata invests in Texas to launch US cargo operations
  • Richardson stepping down as V.Group CEO
  • Professional drivers and high-tech HGVs take to highway
  • New app for carrying out operations digitally
  • Revenue up, earnings down at Hapag-Lloyd
  • Merging air and ocean freight business
  • Port of Antwerp adds links to Central Europe
  • Inception of new independent GSA network
  • New traction for freight transport in Europe

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • US-China trade détente sparks hopes for LNG shipping
  • 'K' Line ship-management arms to merge
  • London marine business grows but threats are emerging
  • Low claims and strong investments lift P&I clubs
  • Fincantieri signs deals for up to 19 cruise ships in Q1
  • Scandinavian chemical carrier owners look to future expansion
  • Hapag-Lloyd avoids operating loss
  • New China FTZs unlikely to boost flagging regions, says senior China economist
  • Pan Ocean's Q1 profit drops 55% to USD27.6 million
  • Global ports support ambitious IMO greenhouse gas strategy
  • Weak demand and rates keep Singapore offshore mired in red ink
  • Farage tells London insurers to 'get over' Brexit
  • Lower first-quarter earnings keep VARD in the red
  • Epic Gas narrows Q1 2017 losses to USD3.4 million on better rates
  • DSME rewrites eight years of financial statements
  • Japanese yards' profits mask shipbuilding losses
  • HMM to buy Hanjin Shipping's Algeciras terminal

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Losing interest in freight? No, says Air France-KLM, we are investing in it
  • Bigger box ships calling at fewer ports puts serious pressure on hinterland connections
  • Rhenus Logistics unveils ambitious plans for global expansion
  • As rates decline, box carriers announce price hikes - but will they hold?
  • Hapag-Lloyd sails back into the red as rising costs bite
  • Freighter operators flee Brussels over noise fine threat
  • Emirates sees profits slump and cargo revenue decline
  • Jouke Schaap appointed new head of Peel Ports' container operation

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • New test bed boosts Cat's LNG R&D
  • Maryland gives offshore wind a boost
  • U.K. Chamber of Shipping applauds CPB Jones Act U turn
  • TEN reports profitable first quarter
  • Blue Water Shipping wins new Kazakhstan contract
  • Moran's Tregurtha is new AWO Chairman
  • Tidewater to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation mulls large tanker orders
    We are studying but nothing has been decided yet, says CSET president
  • Industry in the dark as Spanish port reforms move forward
    Countdown for Spanish government to sway parliament begins as trade unions warn of future strikes
  • Euroseas trims losses as it hunts further vessel buys
    Greek owner keen on using stock for deals either large or small
  • Investment returns and claims climate boost P&I club results
    Skuld, Britannia, Gard and Steamship all book improved 2016 performances
  • TEN cites high charter cover in profitable quarter
    Solid results achieved despite 'challenging' market but Greek owner expects rates market uplift
  • Global Ports IPO lands £154.5m public offering
    Global Ports Holdings remains majority shareholder as listing launches at £0.74 and unconditional trading begins May 17
  • Triple whammy for box lines as congestion spreads through networks
    Phase-in of new alliances, severe weather and cargo surge combine to worsen delays as ripple effect hits schedules
  • New era beckons as Euronav VLCC is first to load US oil
    Vessel will load crude at Corpus Christi port in 10 days, breaking new ground
  • From hype to reality
    Lloyd's List is set to cut through the digital cloud at Nor-Shipping to establish the real business impacts of the latest wave of technologies
  • V.Group hires former Maersk boss as interim chief
    Clive Richardson to depart after six years with a replacement expected in the fourth quarter
  • Evergreen Marine profit lifts it to top of Taiwan boxship big three
    Company returns to the black with first-quarter $5.6m
  • HHI union and management deadlocked over wage talks
    A year of negotiation covering 78 meetings has still not produced agreement
  • Westports container volumes to peak in second quarter, analyst says
    Volume loss from CMA CGM and UASC in second half will be partly offset by more demand from Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen
  • HMM to sign deal on Monday to acquire Hanjin's Spanish terminal
    Total Terminal International Algeciras to be bought for $104m after regulatory conditions are satisfied
  • Hapag-Lloyd net loss rises in first quarter
    Updated: Haben Jansen 'cautiously optimistic' on 2017 outlook
  • Keppel O&M to build up to four boxships for Pasha Hawaii
    Vessel deliveries expected over the first and third quarters of 2020
  • Cruiseship demand continues to drive Fincantieri's revenue growth
    Shipbuilder has inked agreements for up to 19 vessels so far this year
  • Increased vessel speeds will cap dry bulk freight rates
    Rates to improve over the next 12-18 months, says Pioneer Marine head Pankaj Khanna
  • New Navios container 'growth vehicle' eyes Norwegian OTC listing
    Boxship entity to raise $75m in equity to fund 14-vessel Rickmers Trust fleet and further acquisitions
  • Maersk mulls single bottom line for Transport and Logistics division
    Danish group questions need for separate profit and loss figures for its companies as integration progressess

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • With next-day delivery, Flexe thinks outside the big box
  • Trans-Pac spot rates fall for second straight week
  • 13,000-TEU ships to be new workhorses on Asia-US trades
  • Mammoet expands heavy haul coverage in US Northeast
  • Gothenburg dockworkers to vote on APMT lockout
  • Hapag-Lloyd loss widens on bunker surge, rate dip
  • HHLA profit, traffic jump
  • Hazardous loads banned at India's biggest inland port
  • Economist skeptical new Chinese FTZs will spur intended growth
  • Asia-Europe spot rates slide ahead of May 15 increases

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Keith Denholm exits Castleton Commodities
    Keith Denholm, Castleton Commodities International's top shipping man, has left, according to an update to his LinkedIn profile. The managing director had spent five years and nine months as head of freight trading at the Connecticut trader, which was previously known as Louis Dreyfus Highbridge Energy. Denholm and a Castleton spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment, and details o
  • DHT Holdings 'firing on all cylinders'
    Executives continue to talk expansion in shareholder letter out of the NAT play book.
  • Pittas sees 'modest' pace of rebound as Euroseas trims loss
    New York-listed bulker and containership owner's chief executive still looking for opportunities for growth.
  • Finance strong as Clarksons makes 'encouraging' start
    Upturn in capital markets activity continues to aid London-listed shipbroking giant.
  • TEN says it will 'hit full throttle' in 2017
    Owner looks forward to final newbuildings after strong first quarter performance.
  • Clarksons: GulfMark should not fear the reaper
    Analyst believes there is plenty of upside when OSV owner emerges from bankruptcy restructuring.
  • Yara set to build first autonomous vessel
    Agriculture company targets reduction of diesel truck haulage with 100% electric feedership.
  • Korea's SK Shipping eyes IPO
    Tanker, bulker and LNGC owner plots listing within five years, report claims.
  • Hapag pays juicy rate for Capital ship
    Evangelos Marinakis has successfully completed the acquisition of five neo-panamax boxships previously in the Hanjin Shipping fleet and has already fixed the first to Hapag-Lloyd at a juicy rate. Market sources say the 9,954-teu Athenian (ex-Hanjin China, built 2011) has been fixed by Hapag-Lloyd for four to six months at $33,000 per day. The deal provides further evidence of the ongoing resurgen
  • Roth returns for more Songa Bulk stock
    Director adds shares worth around $1m in Herman Billung-led bulker asset play.
  • Ancora snaps up Marenave tanker
    Greek owner keeps expanding its fleet through deal with restructuring German company.
  • Banks move in as Tidewater agrees bankruptcy deal
    US offshore giant reaches agreement with creditors to restructure finances and wipe out $1.6bn of debt.
  • Saudis aim to recapture key Yemeni port
    Coalition to launch attack on Houthi rebels in Hodeidah.
  • Global Ports starts trading in London
    Expanding cruise port operator enters new chapter as a listed company and eyes further growth.
  • Fjord1 continues to increase profit
    Norwegian ferry group made $11m in the first quarter.
  • Titagarh bags barge, research ship orders
    Indian yard inks contracts worth $26m.
  • Bulker attack thwarted off Iran
    Evasive moves deter three skiffs and mothership off Bandar-e-Jask.
  • Kyoei Tanker posts drop in earnings
    Japanese VLCC owner weaker in year to 31 March despite a rise in revenue.
  • Namura Shipbuilding falls into the red
    Japanese shipbuilder clocks up full year loss with more to follow in the coming 12 months.
  • Fincantieri on the rise thanks to order frenzy
    Italian shipbuilder pushes up its first-quarter revenue and plans to hire 400 more people in Italy.
  • Hapag focuses on UASC merger as loss widens
    A sharp increase in bunker prices offsets boxship rates recovery for German owner.
  • Marenave plots new fleet as car carrier sold
    German owner continues disposals as it refinances with Offen Group cash.
  • Dof Subsea charts return course to Oslo Stock Exchange
    Almost a decade after being taken private the company is eyeing a new listing.
  • Ezion Holdings falls to $12m loss
    Singapore offshore operator hit by falling revenue in first quarter.
  • K Line merging shipmanagement arms
    Japanese owner bringing together car carrier and bulker operations.
  • Bonheur eyes bond sale as it posts loss
    Fred Olsen holding company to tap Oslo market for fresh funds.
  • Angelicoussis VLCCs secure refund guarantees
    Agreement by DSME's largest creditor ends stand-off that threatened newbuilding order.
  • Expanded fleet helps trim losses at Pioneer
    Pankaj Khanna-led owner says fixtures are now profitable, not just cash flow positive.
  • Vard Holdings slips to first quarter loss
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder hurt by weaker revenues, but insists improvements are on track.
  • Maersk drops heavy fuel oil alternative
    Danish container behemoth says it will stick with low-sulphur fuel to meet IMO 2020 deadline.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • Panama Canal transits up 7% in April
    The Panama Canal in April 2017 saw vessel transits increase 7 percent to 1,016 ships compared with the same 2016 period, according to the l...
  • Executive Moves: Peel Ports, V. Group, AWO, IARW and WFLO
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Peel Ports, V. Group, the American Waterways Operators, the International Association of Refrigerated Wareh...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sinks deeper into the red
    Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's largest container shipping company, recorded a net loss of 62.1 million euros (U.S. $67.9 million) for the first qua...
  • Oakland volumes grow 4% in April
    The Port of Oakland's terminals handled 196,247 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, 4 percent more than in the same 2016 period. Th...
  • Schneider profits drop 20% in Q1
    Schneider National, Inc. reported a profit of $22.6 million in the first quarter that ended March 31, 19.8 percent less than the $28.1 mill...
  • Virginia box volumes up 4.6% in April
    Port of Virginia terminals handled 225,196 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, 4.6 percent more than in the same month a year ago, a...
  • Uber hits speed bump in European Union
    Uber Technolgoies Inc. suffered a legal setback in the European Union in its fight against being regulated as a traditional taxi service. ...
  • Spot rates slip on major trades
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 3.3 percent since last Friday's reading of 894.43 to a reading o...
  • Amazon sued for 'bullying' carriers, unpaid fees
    Less than truckload (LTL) carrier Central Freight Lines is suing e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. for unfair contract terms and outstanding...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2017
  • TANKERS: Baltic-UKC Aframax route hits 8-month low on weak demand
    The Baltic-UKC Aframax route, basis 100,000 mt, was assessed by S&P Global Platts at $4.75/mt on Thursday, the lowest since the route was assessed at $4.59/mt on September 5 last year.
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC contends with data cacophony as it reviews output cut
    - OPEC juggles uncertainty on US output, global demand - Libya, Nigeria recoveries could complicate picture - Cut rollover expected, but winter meeting
  • Gibraltar sees slight bunkering delays amid high demand
    The Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar is seeing small queues for the third day running, amid high levels of demand.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Maintenance works ongoing at Total's Leuna refinery: traders
  • INTERVIEW: India's Adani Bunkering targets 1.5 mil mt of sales in 2018
    Adani plans to charter more bunker barges too.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude steady in Asia amid lack of fresh market cues
  • OPEC admits collective effort still required for market rebalancing
    - Revises up 2017 non-OPEC supply on US, Brazil growth - OPEC produces below 32.5 mil b/d ceiling for first time - Saudi Apr output rises to 9.946 mil b/d - Iraq, UAE remain non-compliant - Analysts expect production cut rollover at May 25 meeting

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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
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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