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December 21, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Shipping alliances restructure services to absorb mega ship influx in 2018
  • US, Europe, Asia freight rates drop 2pc to US$1,134 per FEU in week of Dec 11
  • Panama Canal raises maximum authorised draft for Neopanamax locks
  • Standard Chartered pledges US$20b for Belt and Road projects
  • Box volume slips 5.5pc to 186,069 TEU at Port of Oakland in Nov
  • Port of Seattle appoints ex Coast Guard Rear Admiral as executive director
  • Brazil's TRG port productivity surges after US$44m equipment investment
  • Improved productivity cut dwell times at India's JNPT in November
  • Speed blamed for fatal Amtrak crash near Tacoma killing at least 3 and injuring 100
  • HKIA airfreight volumes soar 7pc in Nov driven by transshipments and exports
  • Air cargo volumes in Shanghai in 2017 hit 4 million tonnes
  • Cathay Pacific to launch Washington DC service with new the Airbus A350-1000

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Merchant Shipping Services appointed new agent for Rickmers-Line/RZ Carrier in India
  • Ocean Alliance Day Two Product announced
  • Shipping confidence at highest level for three-and-a-half years
  • Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals & CONCOR sign MoU for handling dedicated container trains
  • Imminent surplus capacity will moderate realisations & returns in the medium term for container terminal operators: ICRA
  • MANSA President Capt. Vivek Anand compliments JNPT in its hour of glory
  • Lok Sabha passes Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More money for the roads

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Malta jubilant over EU tonnage tax approval
  • PSA-CONCOR tie-up to shore up rail share at J N Port
  • Clarification sought over Brexit impact on seafarer certificates
  • Doña Paz: Thirty years on from the worst peacetime sea disaster
  • Shipping confidence hits three-and-a-half-year high
  • Solstad Farstad expects even greater cost-savings from merger than previously predicted
  • Odfjell ready to reap realignment rewards in 2018
  • China's coastal coal freight rates on the rise amid renewed demand
  • Korea Shipping Partnership signs up with Korea P&I
  • COSCO Specialized takes up pulp carrier option at COSCO Dalian
  • South Korean owners look elsewhere to scrap Capesizes
  • TS Lines books two feeder ships at Kyokuyo

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Deutsche Bahn leads €240m class action against truck manufacturer cartel
  • MSC and CMA CGM to 'jumbo-ise' 21 containerships into ULCVs
  • ECT plan for fixed barge berthing windows in Rotterdam may reduce two-day waiting times
  • ANALYSIS - Christmas may be delayed for UPS customers, but investors enjoy festive cheer
  • Ministers urged to withdraw Heathrow noise claim
  • Tesla snags largest truck order yet: UPS wants 125 electric semis
  • Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Metal Shark bites into the pilot boat market
  • ABB completes major upgrade of Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker
  • Energy and shipping: DNV GL looks ahead to 2050
  • German shipowners send three containerships to Gibdock
  • Connecticut Maritime Association names its 2018 Commodore

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • BIMCO expects profitable 2018 for dry bulk owners
    But persisting weak levels of vessel demolition could delay benefits of strong demand
  • Delo buys 31% stake in Global Ports Investments
    Sergey Shishkarev vehicle Delo buys stake from Transportation Investments Holding, subject to regulatory approval
  • A festive tax gift for the Jones Act industries and US executives
    First major US tax-overhaul in 30 years brings tax relief for Jones Act industries and US shipping executives
  • OECD starts talks on new shipbuilding competition regime
    Participation of China seen as essential by some WP6 members
  • Daily Briefing
    SCORPIO Tankers could wait until after the 2020 sulphur cap comes into force to decide whether it will install scrubbers...
  • PSA's BMCT inks pact for dedicated container rail service
    Pact to optimise use of container trains headed to the hinterland regions of North and West India
  • Clean energy mix to curb carbon emissions by 2050
    Long term outlook sees new energy-efficient vessels, slow steaming and shift to alternative fuels, though oil-based distillates will still make...
  • Tufton Oceanic raises $91m with London listing
    Proceeds from IPO earmarked for portfolio of secondhand tonnage, company says
  • MSC's super-sized containership orders face financing challenge in China
    Geneva-based line is still looking for lenders to back the $1.5bn newbuilding programme
  • SM Lines considering partnerships to expand trades to US
    South Korean company exploring various options such as joint services with compatriot shipping lines as well as overseas firms
  • US west coast ports lose trade share in strong market
    Asia-North American container volumes buoyant but freight rates remain under pressure
  • Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers exercises option for one pulp carrier
    Vessel backed by five-year contract of affreightment from Suzano
  • Anglo American joins Chinsay's charter party management platform
    Deal aims to improve Anglo American's work flow, collaboration and productivity around charter party agreements
  • UK union seeks EU recognition of seafarers' certificates post-Brexit
    Nautilus International fears UK seafarers' qualifications may not be recognised by EU member states after Brexit
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation embarks on share option scheme
    Company aims to incentivise management and improve performance through the scheme
  • ABS to class LNG bunker barge for Q-LNG
    Vessel scheduled to start construction early next year
  • Ocean Alliance unveils new Day Two Product offering
    Expanded US east coast services will start in April and include 340 boxships with carrying capacity of approx. 3.6m teu...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • New NY-NJ chassis pool pledges 'open choice'
  • CPA to dredge Karnaphuli River lightering jetties
  • Port of Mobile fast-tracks terminal expansion
  • US truckload spot rates slide on seasonal slowdown
  • FedEx volume, revenue surges; cyber costs diminish
  • PSA, Concor deal boosts JNPT's rail freight effort
  • Eyeing Tesla, shippers, carriers plug into electric trucks
  • Antwerp invests in rail and barge projects

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Dry bulk industry may hit profit in 2018
    China's economic growth is key for dry bulk sector's performance next year, says an analyst.
  • Gener8 Maritime at hub of takeover talk
    New York-listed owner tipped for Christmas sale to major tanker peer.
  • NASC adds minibulker
    Swiss-Canadian joint venture reunites Sider Venture with sister ships
  • Exmar confirms VLGC order backed by long-term Statoil charter
    Nicolas Saverys-led company books pair of newbuildings after winning tender.
  • US wants 10 ships blacklisted over N Korea
    Chinese and Korean-owned vessels have allegedly been evading sanctions.
  • High-yield bond market hits new heights in 2017
    Shipping companies have raised $6.3bn in 2017, according to Clarksons Platou Securities.
  • Diana Shipping capesize catches rising tide
    US-listed owner secures a pay-rise for one of its larger bulk carriers.
  • ITIC warns over people-smuggling scam
    Insurer says ship agents being used as cover for illegal traffickers.
  • Greeks and newcomers share sale and purchase spoils
    Hellenic owners still keen on buying tankers and bulkers but headline moves came from new ventures.
  • Marco Polo gets restructuring nod in Indonesia
    Court and creditors agree to refinancing of Marcopolo Shipyard.
  • Delo buys $108m slice of Global Ports
    Russian group snaps up shares of London-listed group from N-Trans.
  • 2020 Bulkers adds to newcastlemax tally
    Tor Olav Troim's fledgling shipowning venture has increased its newbuilding orderbook.
  • Pirates kidnap 10 crew from Technomar bulker
    Greek owner working to release seafarers seized from vessel off Nigeria.
  • Odfjell Drilling extends Statoil charter
    Oslo owner's Deepsea Bergen kept on for two more wells.
  • Cosco declares option for pulp carrier
    Specialized Carrier unit adds third bulker at Cosco Dalian.
  • SM Line starting run with HMM
    Korean lines cooperating on US east and west coast services.
  • Essar targets bulker buys for steel deal
    Indian owner wants new or chartered ships to carry Essar Steel cargoes.
  • MPCC snaps up Greek boxships
    Oslo-listed owner raids Cosmoship to bring its fleet to 41 vessels.
  • Corroded cargoship banned by Paris MOU
    Ukrainian vessel barred for three months after failing safety check in Russia.
  • Ocean Alliance moves to next phase with 340 ships
    CMA CGM, CoscoCS, Evergreen and OOCL reveal "Day Two Product": fewer vessels, but more capacity.
  • TGS, Schlumberger reveal new survey work
    Companies will acquire data from 10,000 sq km project off Egypt.
  • Meercat emerges from Burgess Marine ashes
    UK workboat specialist committed to growing the firm globally with the help of new private investor.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets shares to start trading
    UK-based fund manager comes up slightly short of target in London initial public offering.
  • Wilson Sons ties up PSV trio to Petrobras
    However, Brazilian operator remains elusive about terms secured for charters from oil major.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • FedEx Q2 FY2018 earnings rise 11.7%
    FedEx Corp. saw earnings of $2.84 per diluted share ($3.18 per diluted share on an adjusted basis) for its second quarter ended Nov. 30, co...
  • Commerce outlines duties for polyester staple fiber imports
    The Commerce Department on Tuesday announced preliminary antidumping duties for imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, I...
  • APM Terminals, ASPA invest in Port of Mobile
    The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and APM Terminals have approved a $49.5 million expansion of the container facility at the Port of ...
  • PMSA: USWC container ports saw combined 0.6% growth in October
    The five major U.S. West Coast container ports - those in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma, and Seattle - collectively handled 5,31...
  • NWSA YTD container volumes up 2% despite November decline
    The combined year-to-date container volumes for the ports of Seattle and Tacoma through November are up 2 percent compared to the same 11-m...
  • FMC reveals witness lineup for port practices hearing
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday published a notice identifying 26 individuals scheduled to testify as witnesses on one of...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index rises again in November
    Domestic truck tonnage rose again in November 2017, up 2.3 percent compare with the same month a year ago, following a 3.9 percent year-ove...
  • OCEAN Alliance announces new 'Day Two Product' to commence April 2018
    French carrier CMA CGM, a member of the OCEAN Alliance along with subsidiary line APL, COSCO, OOCL, and Evergreen Line, has announced the l...
  • Barge congestion continues in Rotterdam, Antwerp
    Continued congestion at the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam have caused delays of up to 96 hours, according to intermodal operator Contargo....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2017
  • Jefferies raises 2018 oil price forecasts on strong Chinese demand
    US investment bank Jefferies has raised its oil price forecasts for 2018, citing expectations of an undersupplied market due to strong Chinese demand growth and the potential for a lower-than-expected pace of recovery from US shale output.
  • Saudi 2018 budget likely based on 10.1 mil b/d crude output, average $58/b price: report
    Saudi Arabia's record $260 billion budget for 2018, unveiled by King Salman al-Saud Tuesday, is in line with an average crude oil export price of $58/b and production of 10.1 million b/d over the year, Riyadh-based Jadwa Investments analysts said in a research note Wednesday.
  • Riyadh-only listing for Saudi Aramco still being considered: minister
    The long-mooted public listing of state oil giant Saudi Aramco is on track for some time in 2018 as the Saudi government continues to weigh its options for where to float the shares, finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said Wednesday.
  • Foes of oil, gas drilling in Alaska's ANWR prep legislative, court battle
    Congressional Democrats and environmentalists are preparing for a legislative and legal fight against oil and natural gas drilling in Alaska.
  • Crude futures have muted response to mixed EIA inventory data
    Prompt NYMEX crude rose Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed continued declines in crude inventories, but the upside was limited by builds in product stocks.
  • Total Marine Fuels expects bunker sales growth to hit nearly 10% in 2017
    TMFGS is also "evaluating some interesting opportunities [to grow] elsewhere", Jouny said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Total Marine Fuels gears up for IMO 2020 rule, eyes LNG bunker fuel growth
    "We want to be a major player in the LNG bunker market," Jouny said.
  • Dawn of LPG bunkering set in Japan as IMO mandate inches closer
    Upcoming environmental rules in shipping are prompting a look at alternatives such as LPG.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable to higher on Forties repair, US crude draw

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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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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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