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BRIEFS

October 18, 2017

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Hong Kong container volume up 7.5pc to 1.84m TEU in September APL extends terminal lease at Port of Kaohsiung for 10 years to 2027 Port Virginia's September throughput up 8.2pc to 237,816 TEU UK, EU intend to preserve WTO status in wake of Brexit split CMA CGM to create Marseilles start-up incubator to accelerate digital transformation CMA CGM's Indian subcontinent, Mideast, East Africa upgrade Box volume at JNPT rises 6pc YoY to 2.4m TEU from April-September Tighter gate-in rules at India's JNPT for DPE shipments Britain's FTA lists minimum requirements if Brexit goes south HKIA's air cargo growth soars 9pc in September Lufthansa Cargo's load factor rises 2.7 percentage points in September Infrastructure issue bridges gap between forwarders, integrators

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
APL renews terminal lease at Port of Kaohsiung Command Seminar looks to future of shipping industry DNV GL rolls out electronic certificates across entire fleet Hapag-Lloyd successfully completes capital increase Indian Navy hopeful of establishing integrated doctrine on national security in good time: Admiral Sunil Lanba Jumbo & Bbc Chartering creating "Global Project Alliance" Liberian Registry launches cyber & ship security computer-based training programme SCI bestowed with 'Pride of the Nation' award Shreyas Shipping takes delivery of 3 vessels Palm oil import up in Sept. Seafood exports up Mumbai Port Trust intends reclaiming South-West Cove at Jawahar Dweep New Kolkata Port Chairman meets stakeholders of Haldia Dock Complex VPT oil berth public hearing on Oct. 31 Snowman Logistics partners with IKEA to manage backend for their in-store restaurants biz in India GST cut expected to give bunkers a fillip WCO participates in VII World BASC Conference highlighting facilitation & security

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Serving 370 stores daily from Moscow Another Gecas B747-8F for ABC Switzerland country manager for UPS Eurasian shipping in tank containers Kalmar presents electric forklift trucks Certification of RZ Carrier and Rickmers-Line Heathrow - more freight, less emissions Increasing its focus on Swedish markets Jumbo and BBC Chartering form 'Global Project Alliance' Global Cargo Alliance a member of WiseIndustry programme APL renews terminal lease in Taiwan Etihad to implement IBS Software's iCargo solution Second track will increase capacity to 47 freight trains a... CFL Cargo's upcoming boss revealed Increased dynamic for Kuehne+Nagel Hapag-Lloyd completes capital increase

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Jumbo and BBC Chartering form 'biggest and best' alliance Hapag-Lloyd capital increase hits USD414 million target Militant attacks add to worrying trend of southeast Asian piracy Golden Ocean buys two Capesizes, reinstates normal covenants Adaptability key to car carrier sector success BW Group steps up cyber security after IT infringement Taiwan authorities look to refloat stranded bulker STX O&S strengthens HSE supervision following blast Kobe Steel's 'defective' material not used in shipbuilding

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Peak season a let-down for China-US carriers as ocean rates continue to slide Air freight boom in China means more airlines clamouring for operating licences Peel Ports set to fly with integrated airport tracking and booking technology Emirates willing to cooperate with rival UAE airline Etihad The CSX anomaly: new management on the right track? Five main projects of Belt and Road - a 'visual explainer' Paul Gregorowitsch resigns as Oman Air chief executive

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Newport News gets submarine contract worth potential $385 million Pasha Hawaii provides Jones Act ship for Puerto Rico relief efforts Gulf Island picks Rapp to supply key Regional Research Vessel systems Liberia launches computer based cyber and ship security training BBC Chartering and Jumbo form Global Project Alliance

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Iran sees Trump rhetoric as a non-factor for energy industry Deputy oil minister says Iran is still talking with Russian, European and Asian firms on future developments in energy projects Don't forget about the risks, LNG industry warned Regulatory, financial and logistic obstacles remain before gas become the world's top energy source The increasing cost of capital hurts shipowners' bottom line Lack of bank debt and higher cost for mezzanine debt will squeeze shareholders' returns UK seafarer charities underspent during recession Seafarers will require greater assistance with mental health issues over the next two decades, report warns Who are the 100 most influential people in shipping? Have your say in the next edition of Lloyd's List's 100 most influential people in shipping What shipping can expect from China's party congress More shipping M&As in the pipeline and domestic capacity cut to remain Chevron raises the curtain on LNG shipping's peak demand season Wheatstone and some other projects to raise exports by year-end as LNG shipping rate nears $50,000 per day Heavylift shake-up gathers pace BBC Chartering and Jumbo ink pact as BigRoll goes it alone Felixstowe intermodal upgrade gets go-ahead Top UK container port's rail capacity to and from Midlands and Northwest to be increased by around 50% IMB flags concern over pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea and Southeast Asia As Somalia's coast falls quiet again, the report is a reminder of other piracy-afflicted areas around the world Daily Briefing VLCC earnings are up over $30,000 per day and there's more upside to come BBC Chartering and Jumbo ink alliance pact German-Dutch tie-up sees consolidation continue in heavylift Arrest warrant sought for Hanjin Group chief over embezzlement Mr Cho has been accused of using company funds for renovating his house before the collapse of Hanjin Shipping DNV GL rolls out e-certificates for its classed vessels Move to help reduce administrative processes and document handling costs for ship owners, regulators, charterers and crew Hapag-Lloyd raises $414m from share sale Funds will be used to reduce debt levels in accordance with the UASC merger terms. Japan's Imabari to retrofit new engine on coal carrier to tackle NOx emissions Vessel is currently operated by Mitsui OSK Lines Golden Ocean to buy two capesize bulk carriers for $86m Vessels to be purchased from controlling stakeholder John Fredriksen-owned Hemen Holding APL renews terminal lease at Kaohsiung port New lease to commence on January 1, 2018 and expire on December 31, 2027 US Coast Guard warns on vessel documentation websites Commercial online renewal services may be legal, but certificates they issue are not valid, says USCG Philippine customs bureau eases cargo inspection rules amid port congestion Move comes after reports of longer truck queues at port X-ray security check gateways

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Pasha to use laid-up ship to deliver water to Puerto Rico Authorities approve JNPT truck toll hike China-Europe rail growth exposes Europe's structural shortcomings CSX trims intermodal services, considers hub overhaul Higher de minimis level delights US importers, frustrates brokers Ocean Network Express unconvinced of mega-ships benefits Hapag-Lloyd raises expected $414 million from capital increase

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
S&S investors file shelf for Kirby shares Filing for acquisition-related share sale is routine, but Wells Fargo see longer recovery for tank barges. Young Brothers eyes fleet expansion Hawaiian group to invest $180m-plus in new ships. More than 13,000 ships transit Panama Canal Central American waterway also reports record cargo movement for financial year 2017. Malaviya Seven auction halted UK auctioneer trying to up $395,000 offer from lone bidder to pay off crew. Genco adds Far East desk with SSY hire Dry bulk shipowner seeks to build up regional trading expertise as part of focus on commercial management. Carnival knocks down talk of Meyer Turku options UPDATE: Cruise giant dismisses media claims it's lining up orders for more 5,200-passenger ships Thomson Cruises becomes Marella UK operator rebranding to fit in with reorganisation by German owner TUI. Subsea 7 scraps Sapura Energy joint venture Kristian Siem-chaired owner booking $10m loss as it sells heavy-lift cable-layer to Malaysian former partner. HSBC raises Pacific Basin target Analyst spots upside as demand-supply balance to remain favourable into 2019. AHTS crew abandoned in Mozambique Five men on Amsol say they have not been paid for a year. Hapag completes $414m capital increase German boxship owner will use proceeds to repay debt as shareholders show big appetite for new shares. Vroon signs up AHTS for two years Ophir books VOS Atlas for support work in Thailand's Bualuang field. BBC Chartering and Jumbo join forces German and Dutch family-owned heavy-lift companies form strategic alliance to operate worldwide. Huangpu Wenchong adds salvage tug Chinese yard to deliver vessel to state rescue service in 2019. Royal IHC buys into ROG yard Dutch shipbuilder expanding shiprepair activities with Rotterdam plant deal. Rio Tinto ore exports higher in third quarter Improved rail capacity and performance plus lack of shiploader downtime help to boost cargoes. Arrest warrant sought for Hanjin Group chairman Korean police accuse Cho Yang-ho of siphoning off cash to renovate home before the collapse of Hanjin Shipping. Shreyas sells feeder boxship for scrap Indian shipowner continues clear out of elderly tonnage as it takes delivery of three ships. Sheshashayee to leave Miclyn Express Offshore Singapore-based offshore vessel operator launches search for new chief executive.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Port of LA to consider banning trucking companies from port if drivers aren't employees Two Los Angeles City Council members have put forward a motion that would effectively bar trucking companies that do not treat their driver... Report: Retailers need to 'double down' on shipping, returns and tracking Global technology company Pitney Bowes released its first ever 2017 Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce Study, revealing "delivery experiences" a... Hapag-Lloyd completes capital increase German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd raised 352 million euros (U.S. $414 million) in gross proceeds through a capital increase, with 96.5 perce... HMM to issue new shares worth $620m South Korea's largest ocean carrier, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), plans to issue rights to raise 693.6 billion won (U.S. $620 million) to... Wind-powered cargo ship makes maiden voyage across Atlantic Portfranc Logistics' and Timbercoast's eco-friendly cargo ship, the Avontuur , has returned to the Port of Montreal after its first success... Project cargo carriers form alliance Two of the world's largest heavy-lift vessel fleet operators, BBC Chartering and Jumbo, have entered into an alliance that will allow the c... YTD freight volumes grow at SW Florida Intl. Airport despite September decline A total of 2.41 million pounds of freight traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in September, down slightly from 2.44 mi... LA, LB port commissions to conduct joint hearing on clean air plan update A proposed update to the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan will be the subject of a joint meeting between the governing boards of t... ITC: U.S. economy would save $3.3b if import tariffs ended The typical American household could save between $54 to $288 a year if import tariffs were removed, according to a new report from the U.S...

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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Saudi energy minister says 'no change' to plans for Aramco IPO in 2018 Saudi Arabia's plans to list part of its state Aramco oil giant on international markets remain "on track" for 2018, oil minister Khalid al-Falih said Tuesday, dismissing recent reports that the public offering could be shelved in favor of private sale. Iran backs extending OPEC cuts to end-2018: deputy oil minister A senior Iranian minister indicated support Tuesday for extending OPEC's production cut agreement to the end of next year, but was less clear on Iran's own contribution to such an extension. Crude futures nearly flat as momentum from Iraq fighting fades Crude futures were little changed Tuesday as signs of plentiful global supply helped offset concerns stemming from fighting between the Iraqi army and Kurdish forces in northern Iraq that has reduced crude flows. India's BPCL sells first 180 CST HSFO on fallout from tank blaze BPCL has had for the first time resort to exporting 180 CST HSFO as options to store the fuel got curbed due to the blaze October 6 at its high speed diesel storage tank at Butcher Island off the east coast of Mumbai. High Med HSFO cargo premium to NWE barges has traders eying arbitrage High sulfur fuel oil prices in the Mediterranean on tight supply are raising the chances of oil being arbitraged from Northwest Europe into the region, traders said Tuesday. FEATURE: Northwest Europe bunker market meets in subdued spirits The Northwest European marine fuel market is adjusting to lower demand as tightening emission regulations and credit limits hold back bunker traders. TRADER NOTE: Fuel supplier WFS hires Jeff Smith as COO External: Wired Bunkering ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco IPO shift may have market questioning future of OPEC cuts Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to OPEC production cuts -- aimed at boosting prices -- has been cast into question by reports that the world's largest exporter of crude may be considering an alternative strategy to listing its state-producer Aramco on international markets. Coal freight arbitrage may be impacted by low sulfur oil directive: SSY There are "inflationary implications for freight rates," Langston said.

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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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