BRIEFS

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01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

February 22, 2017

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LA's January up 17.4pc to 826,640 TEU, LB up 8.7pc to 582,689 TEU Cai Mep International Terminal first in Vietnam to dock 18,300-TEU vessel Hamburg HHLA port operator up 1.5pc to 6.7 million TEU in 2016 HMM buys box terminals in Tokyo and Kaohsiung from bankrupt Hanjin Zim signs up with Alibaba's website for booking space on vessels online Panalpina's expands single warehouse management system to France FedEx launches faster and efficient customs clearance service in China Canada's high commissioner to UK says speedy trade deal likely post Brexit 2M Alliance makes changes to services - adding Wilmington, NC call NY/NJ port awards US$52.4 million to Union Paving for upgrade work UPS blasts plan to triple jet fuel tax to fund Alaskan airports New DHL Express platform offers consumers options for receiving goods European airlines' cargo volumes in January show a mixed performance

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Analysis of global reefer trade: An overview Book on ship management practices released HMM to acquire four Hanjin terminals IRClass receives authorisation from Iran; opens office in Tehran LNG shipment from Gorgon project for Petronet Coal import down FTA launches logistics industry's Brexit manifesto Issue of SMTPs in respect of cargo destined to ICDs by Rail-Reg. Constant improvement in ease of doing business & robust infrastructure development imperative for India's all-round economic growth: Report A lively interaction on key issues & an exciting awards gala mark Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable and Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017

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80.5 million pallets set new record Blockchain technology - the latest in logistics E-truck trials on Austria's roads First newbuild goes into service for DFDS Two New York appointments for more maritime security Transport price index down, diesel index up Chinese locomotives en route to Myanmar Remodelled TP7 to be operated by HMM Second lean summit hosted by Pemco Viapost selects director general Stepping up services in southern Africa IRClass raises flag in Iran Piraeus overcomes challenges of 2016 New offices: more than a baker's dozen opened Straight from Croatia to Germany

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Government-induced scrapping could lift tanker rates in 2018 Struggling Marenave gains new investor Spain's Boluda joins the fray in Hamburg and Bremerhaven towage sectors Tough renewals for some as P&I market gets competitive Hyundai HI wins two VLCCs from Greek owner Asia is key LNG demand centre, FSRUs a game changer: Shell Seafarer shot dead as Sulu Sea piracy threat escalates Hong Kong and Shenzhen unlikely to lose services with alliance regrouping, says HPH Trust CEO Ship scrap prices up on higher steel prices South Korean banks cushion fallout from shipbuilders' woes, Hanjin Shipping

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Surging steel price boosts scrap value of redundant containerships Cut to UK rail freight grants will drive loads back onto the roads Scoop for Wilhelmshaven as the Ocean Alliance comes to call Post-Brexit customs gridlock could choke UK trade, experts warn China fines 14 shipping lines over failure to disclose rates Exporters suffer as air cargo ban lingers Airport's new focus on cargo proves a cool move for Dallas Fort Worth

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Ingalls authenticates keel of DDG 121 ICS publishes new Flag State Performance Table ABS issues first cybersecurity notation Hyundai Global inks scrubber retrofit MOU DryShips reenters the tanker market McDermott acquires former Ceona flag ship

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Emerging trades offers support to product tankers Trafigura sees "domino effect" on product trades from US LPG export boom Supramax bulkers gain from Asian trades Expectations of more activity from the Atlantic also adds to bullish sentiment Anglo likely to increase coal exports from South Africa But iron ore production from Brazil may be lower due to delays in licensing approvals UK P&I Club sees 99% retention rate Mutual insurance provider maintained clientele while adding to its tonnage DryShips moves for bulkers on top of $102m tanker splash Meanwhile new $200m fundraiser could herald an even bigger spree Opec's Barkindo offers only excitement in lacklustre week Oil demand to rise but investments needed, says Cartel boss Offen and DEVK come to Marenave's rescue Duo to invest in the company, provided banks relieve Marenave's fleet of its liabilities World's oldest class society says experience counts in the digital age Chief executive Alastair Marsh sets out new role for Lloyd's Register as customers demand broader range of services Biggest maritime nations abiding by regulations ICS annual report finds largest flags in line with international rules Nakilat holds steadfast in LNG headwinds Long-term contacts are the Qataris' 'get out of jail free' cards Beijing fines 14 carriers for misreporting freight rates Excessive low rates or extra surcharges are said to be the reasons Carnegie-Brown confirmed as Lloyd's chairman Former Marsh Europe chief will succeed John Nelson in June Competition authorities shoot down Eimskip's Nor Lines takeover Firm has 15 days to present its case to the authorities MOL appoints chief country representative in Turkey Move to position Turkey as a key strategic country Offshore sector drags Singapore banks earnings Non-performing loans from the sector are expected to persist over next few quarters but the worst may be over, Moody's says HHI clinches order for VLCC pair Newbuildings scheduled for delivery by end of 2018 No bulker boon from China's North Korean coal ban Muted short-term impact of China's coal import ban expected as replacement by Chinese domestic coal appears likely Hong Kong box throughput rises 3.5% in January Challenges of competition and land constraints remain after 2016 throughput drop Tanker charterers expected to bear part of post-2020 hikes in bunker costs For once, owners need not to bear the brunt of rising fuel costs, says Howe Robinson

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
XPO's new e-commerce service blends LTL, last-mile Early trucker input on gates key to cutting terminal turn times Breakbulk carriers consolidate in soft market Alliance rejigging leads six carriers to Wilhelmshaven ILA planning one-day shutdown, march on Washington Trustbusters challenge Eimskip's Nor Lines acquisition Home Depot cuts trucking costs via 'green' network North Sea energy projects boost heavy-lift shipping Shipping lines press Hong Kong for tariff reductions Asia-Europe rate increases on the cards for March 1

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Grindrod forecasts net loss for fiscal 2016 But conglomerate says dry bulk recovery helped stanch red ink in second half. Vessel catches fire at Panama Canal mouth No injuries are reported on the workboat and Canal transits remain unaffected. Bank of Cyprus plots entry into ship finance Former RBS man John Hourican to spearhead "sensible" move into maritime arena to back Greek and Cypriot owners. Quintana bulker locked in with SwissMarine Largest bulker in fleet of Greek owner has been fixed on period business as positive sentiment builds. Eidesvik hires new finance chief Thor Krukhaug, 38, replaces Svein Ove Enerstvedt at Norwegian offshore vessel owner. LNG Arc7 heads into Arctic ice First shot of world's first ice-breaking LNG carrier in northern climes emerges. Seaport boosts GasLog amid LNG rebound Analyst Magnus Fyhr raises New York-listed owner's stock as multi-year recovery begins to take shape. DryShips confirms VLCC, aframax buys George Economou company spends $102.5m as it re-enters tanker market. ICS rates and slates flag states DR Congo, Tanzania and Bolivia come bottom of chamber's annual quality assessment. McDermott in bargain deal for Ceona ship US owner signs sale-and-leaseback deal with OMP for 2014-built pipe-layer. OPEC cuts now being felt in VLCC market, analysts say First signs of new limits impacting the freight market have emerged, Credit-Suisse and Morgan Stanley say. NAO seeks fresh cash as it defaults on loan Hansson-chaired PSV owner wins waivers until next year as it tries to boost liquidity in painful markets. POSH sees red as Makamin case rejected Impairment charges dent Singapore owner's 2016 result as charter dispute ends. ITF warns over new 'wage-slashing' unions Transport workers federation says Ukrainian organisations seeking to lower seafarer pay. Libyan forces release car carrier Eukor says all crew safe after vessel was intercepted by warlord's troops. Fincantieri linked to further Chinese orders Italian shipbuilder tipped to expand its orderbook in Asia during president Mattarella's visit. Offen Group and DEVK bailing out Marenave Companies could plough $17m into restructuring German owner; fleet sale still the target of ongoing bank talks. Drilling segment helps Bonheur back to black Fred Olsen-controlled company turns a profit as offshore and cruise arms remain steady. Dividend confidence draws GasLog upgrade JP Morgan raises its rating on shipowner amid belief increase in dropdowns will help sustain payout. STX's Goseong yard back on the sales block Korean court said to have offered facility to rivals and private equity funds for less than $87m. Havyard wins workboat number two Inverlussa Marine option firmed up to provide important work for the present year, Norwegian yard group says. CoscoCS said to want more of Guangzhou Chinese conglomerate is reportedly considering increasing its investment in domestic terminal. Norway appeals Eimskip takeover plans Icelandic owner's bid to acquire Nor Lines faces an obstacle from competition authorities. Boa Shipping nets $16m from Gulmar clash Ole Bjornevik-controlled company will divert the funds to its restructuring effort.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
CSX CEO, president retire amid Harrison takeover talks Current CSX Corp. Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Ward and President Clarence W. Gooden will both retire from the company, effective May... Vinalines will build large logistics center in Hanoi Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) will build a large logistics center in Hanoi that will connect to major seaports such as Haipho... ILA members call for shutdown of ports along Atlantic, Gulf Coasts The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) said it is calling for a shutdown of ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and a marc... State auditor orders Port of Seattle to review improper bonuses The Washington State Auditor's Office has ordered executives with the Port of Seattle to return bonuses that violated the terms of the stat... Re-exports could be excluded from export statistics The Trump administration has reportedly asked staffers at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative t... FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev... China's Ministry of Transport slaps 14 container lines with fines China's Ministry of Transport has fined 14 container lines for failing to record or recording inaccurate data on their freight rates, Splas... CMA CGM will charter slots on two 'THE Alliance' services CMA CGM and "THE Alliance" have entered into a space charter agreement between ports in North Europe - the United Kingdom, the Netherlands,... Maersk, MSC and HMM to cooperate on transpacific loop Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will offer a transpacific string outside of the 2M network that i..

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Oil stable as investors maintain confidence External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering P&I cover for Iran oil shipping back to near pre-sanction level Monday The P&I reinsurance coverage will be significantly improved in IG's new fiscal FUTURES: Crude higher despite rising US rig count Iraq raises oil reserves estimate to 153 billion barrels: oil minister Despite the revision, Iraq remains OPEC's fourth largest reserves holder, after Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran ANALYSIS: Asian buying of Atlantic Basin crudes spikes on aligning factors - Narrow Brent/Dubai EFS increases attractiveness of Brent-related crudes - Freight rates soften on key routes - Chinese buying up, increased teapot refinery demand

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INSTITUTIONS

European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry

Brussels

Call for papers by July 28th

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

ASSOCIATIONS

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

Rome

Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards

SHIPPING

In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%

Tokyo

-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe

SHIPPING

The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant

Rome

The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

PORTS

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships

Washington

About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region

SHIPPING

FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules

Washington

Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.

CUSTOMS

The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules

Brussels

Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC

CUSTOMS

EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code

Brussels

CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%

Civitavecchia

Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino

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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