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BRIEFS
June 29, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cyber attack hits Maersk's IT system affecting global operations
  • Yang Ming provides update on 2nd round of recapitalisation plan
  • SeaLand moves AC3 service from Hutchison to APMT
  • Global idle fleet size grows by 20,000 TEU over a fortnight to 538,270 TEU
  • EU pushes for 'free and fair' trade with China, US
  • British freight forwarders association calls for 'softer' Brexit
  • CEVA opens office in Myanmar offering air and ocean freight services
  • US$44b project can link Thailand to China's Belt and Road initiative
  • Kuehne + Nagel begins building Swiss pharma handling facility
  • Cathay Pacific codeshares with MIAT Mongolian Airlines
  • Lion City's air cargo soars 12.5pc in May
  • Asia Pacific airlines post 5.4pc increase in international traffic in May
  • Etihad Airways Engineering outsources MRO logistics to DHL Supply Chain

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Cruise tourism to be a growth driver for India's economy, says Nitin Gadkari
  • IRClass signs MoU with Coast Guard for capturing & maintaining refit & fatigue analysis data of vessels
  • Multipurpose shipping sector looking up, says analysis
  • NYK selected for FTSE4Good Index for 15th straight year
  • SHIPPING THE FUTURE: CMA CGM unveils its new ambition
  • Swiftline Global Logistics celebrates three successful years
  • Major Ports handle more cargo in first two months
  • Steps being taken to allay situation at APM Terminals Mumbai
  • Ministry of Railways strengthens coordination mechanism with state govts for faster execution of projects
  • FIEO seeks exemption from GST on inputs used in exports
  • US seeks more Indian market access for its exports
  • 'Winds of Change' conference in Vadodara deliberates on key issues

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK company places order for 46 new Eurocargos
  • Kazakhstan receives first IRIS certification
  • Senior appointment at Narrow Aisle
  • Miami welcomes more airlines than any other US airport
  • "Yes" to deepening the Jacksonville shipping channel
  • Ramping up capacity for trailers and containers
  • Icao calls for renewed commitment to Lomé declaration
  • New hazmat warehouse centralizes services
  • Cool Chain Association names new chairman
  • Abu Dhabi Ports gets concession for Fujairah
  • FTA says EU workers essential for British trade
  • Boosting Baltic-China trade
  • Antonov Airlines picks ACP as Australian sales agent
  • Henk Venema new chairman of Cargo iQ
  • New York welcomes first 10,000 teu vessel
  • Pharmaceutical facility opens in Dublin

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Lose crews to increase vessel safety, says expert
  • Shipowners warned to prepare for further port strife
  • Maersk Line shuts down new orders in wake of cyber-attack
  • Danes endorse Australian high-speed design
  • Shipping told cyber-attacks can be fatal to business
  • Shipping business sentiment jumps, but lags behind other transport sectors
  • IMO not enforcing coatings convention
  • Thai tanker looted in first oil theft piracy this year
  • South Korean liner operators to form intra-Asia consortium
  • Chinese maritime authorities start inspecting converted ore carriers
  • Shipbreaking sentiment improves as Bangladesh likely to overturn taxes

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Maersk ransomware attack has potential to disrupt 'tens of thousands' of shippers, warns analyst
  • Maersk booking and port operations hit by cyber attack as hackers demand ransom
  • ONE could quit South Africa trade in response to merger rejection
  • India approves new Delhi airport, as Pune export cargo facility opens
  • How technology can boost staff retention and not simply replace them
  • Stavros Evangelakakis takes the chair of the Cool Chain Association

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Bollinger Shipyards delivers FRC 24
  • Maersk continues to work on recovery from Petya cyber attack
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding to build first Flight III DDG 51
  • Bulkers to have cranes with autonomous discharge feature
  • Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding books pilot boat order
  • Battery power a condition of new Statoil supply vessel contracts
  • Keppel Shipyard books contracts worth US$64 million
  • Mobil Delvac provides outstanding protection for towboat engine
  • Maersk: Cyber attack "contained," ships safe

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • LPG is changing the Panama Canal
    Canal's new era is being defined by gas carriers
  • Kugs das blog
    The world of data protection
  • A textbook response to a digital disaster
    Maersk's response to the Petya cyber attack has been good, but other companies might struggle to cope
  • Logistics sector needs European workers in UK
    Brexit could cause huge problems for freight industry, says FTA
  • Suezmax rates under pressure on low West Africa demand and VLCC competition
    But lifted volumes expected to recover when Nigerian exports peak in August
  • Panamax bulker rates rise above $9,000 per day
    Strong activity reported in Atlantic and China's coal imports are highlighted
  • Light in the gloom for box port operators
    The container shipping industry could be on the cusp of 'a golden age of profitability'
  • Maersk cyber-attack puts unprepared industry on the spot
    Experts call on shipping companies to smarten up or keep getting attacked
  • Statoil awards seven long-term offshore vessel contracts amid market improvements
    Charters worth $368m are for five and three years
  • Hapag Lloyd retains credit rating after UASC merger
    Empty orderbook will allow carrier to pay down debt
  • All eyes on the sulphur cap
    Compliance, transition and enforcement concerns to be tackled in 2018
  • US indicts WWL executives for price fixing
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics denies one executive currently works at the company
  • Breaking through the ice: New currents in the Arctic
    China adds the Arctic to its Belt and Road strategy as other Asian countries boost engagement in the icy north
  • Dry bulk terminals lag in automation
    Bulk terminals need to explore ways to increase efficiencies, say experts at TOC in Amsterdam
  • Maersk contains cyberattack effects
    2M partner MSC offering support
  • Dry bulk recovery being derailed by lack of scrapping
    Shipping association BIMCO says market could perhaps do without some 2,000 ships
  • Dry bulk charter rates forecast to rise in second half
    Research house NRA Capital is not too concerned by capacity growth, as it was driven by a fall in scrapping
  • Algoma Central raises $63m in bond offering
    Underwriters exercise option to purchase additional bonds
  • Antwerp to use blockchain technology in container handling operations
    Move is part of port authorities' initiative to make Antwerp a digitally connected port
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk is put to the test as digital security worries become reality. At TOC Europe in Amsterdam, ports face a...
  • EU data protection crackdown looms
    Hefty fines and trading restrictions could be levied under new rules coming in May 2018
  • New York welcomes bigger containerships
    In pictures: ZIM Antwerp easily sailed under the revamped Bayonne Bridge, ushering in a new era for the Port of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Cargo bookings via INTTRA reopen at Maersk Line
  • No data breach in cyberattack on TNT, FedEx says
  • Brazil's Imbituba set for growth after winning Asia service
  • ILA's Daggett backs European protest of APMT, cites cyberattack
  • Cyberattack on Maersk underscores need for global strategy
  • Ship upsizing threatens terminals with 'catastrophic' failure
  • Hapag-Lloyd keeps credit rating after UASC merger
  • Maersk puts bookings on hold as it deals with cyberattack
  • Cyberattack at APMT Mumbai threatens JNPT fluidity

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Kirby's lenders to add $300m to credit line
    New York-listed articulated tug-barge and tank barge owner expands coffers for acquisition.
  • Russian navy 'harasses' US-flag car carrier
    Warship and helicopter encounter International Shipholding vessel in the Baltic, raising concerns that commercial ships could become targets.
  • Eurotankers set for seventh secondhand buy in 15 months
    Eurotankers is eyeing a 15-year-old suezmax in a deal that would mark its seventh acquisition of secondhand tonnage since early 2016. Market sources have linked the Greek tanker player to the purchase of the 166,400-dwt Hrvatska (built 2005) from Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba for $20.7m. Brokers, however, add that the deal is still on subjects. A senior manager at Tankerska Plovidba declined to c
  • Japan looks to ease LNG cargo resales
    Findings from country's trade commission could help foster growing LNG spot market.
  • GSL looks to pay Citi loan and refinance debt
    New York-listed boxship lessor is looking to sell new bond issuance.
  • Gibson sees 2018 as flat market for tanker rates
    Research from tanker brokerage says supply-demand balance may not right until 2019.
  • Ferry master mistook masts for buoys
    Owner sheds some light on how Iyanough ploughed into breakwater.
  • Awilco LNG financial chief steps down
    Snore Schie Krogstad hands in resignation after six years and will be replaced by Oyvind Ryssdal.
  • DSME in $1.14bn convertible bond issue
    DSME is set to boost its finances with a KRW 1.3 trillion ($1.14bn) convertible bond issue. Seoul-listed DSME revealed the move today as part of a rescue package draw up by its creditors, Yonhap reports. Export-Import Bank of Korea will buy the bonds, according to the news wire. It comes just a few weeks after creditors bought into a KRW 793bn equity sale by the shipbuilder, which received a KR
  • Fjord Line seals $61m loan for buyback
    Norwegian ferry owner offers to purchase bonds maturing next year.
  • Halliburton hunting George Kaiser linked company
    An offshore equipment company part owned by billionaire George Kaiser is set to be sold to industry heavyweight Halliburton. Reuters reported today that Houston-based Halliburton is in final stage talks to buy pump maker Summit ESP. Kaiser, best known in shipping as the owner of LNG specialist Excelerate Energy, financed Summit ESP via his Argonaut Private Equity investment firm. According
  • Seanergy ends offering after raising $2.9m
    Greek bulker owner has bagged $27m in the past 10 months and is eyeing further acquisitions.
  • Eurotankers tied to suezmax purchase
    Greek owner tipped to have added to its crude tanker stable with $20.7m move.
  • Hapag-Lloyd off watch list at S&P
    Post merger rating retained by German line aided by its history of absorbing M&A deals.
  • Seadrill pumps another $100m into NADL
    Restructuring Fredriksen company adds to short-term loan to subsidiary.
  • Fesco restructuring to be 'done next month'
    Russian owner's president says eurobond refinancing deal close.
  • Clarksons: S&P key component of Greek fleet growth
    Sale-and-purchase deals major contributor to Hellenic expansion this decade but China took lead in 2016, brokerage notes.
  • Liberty House 'in talks' for ABG
    UK steel group said to be pursuing takeover of struggling Indian yard.
  • Keppel in conversion spree worth $61.3m
    Singaporean shipbuilder will turn two tankers into FPSOs and a heavylift ship into a crane vessel.
  • GasLog redeems bond issue a year early
    New York-listed owner spends $50m on remainder of its $119m Oslo notes.
  • Fictional first for P&O cruiseship
    Cartoon character Dora the Explorer to become godmother of Pacific Explorer.
  • Statoil retains more PSVs in Dof deal
    Norwegian oil major secures two units for up to 10 years.
  • Cyber-attack affects APM Terminals and Maersk Line
    Danish owner says its containerships are manoeuverable as it monitors situation.
  • Metal Shark gets teeth into $54m deal
    Louisiana shipyard to build up to 13 cutters for Honduras, Costa Rica and others.
  • US charges former WWL execs over alleged price fixing
    Kai Kraass, Anders Boman and Arild Iversen accused of conspiring on bids and rates.
  • Statoil keeps Havila duo for another three years
    Norwegian owner wins extensions to 2020 and 2021 for PSVs.
  • More cyber-attacks expected, report claims
    Norton Rose Fulbright's eighth transport survey suggests big data will be a key disruptor to shipping.
  • Seafarer killed in engine room fire
    Casualty aboard small Greek-owned gas carrier ends in tragedy for one crewmember.
  • Bangladeshi breakers set for tax talks
    Recyclers already looking to take advantage of reversal in punitive taxes with strong price for tanker.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Kerry Logistics launches Germany-China rail service
    Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has launched a weekly less-than-containerload (LCL)rail freight service between Duisburg, Germany and Shang...
  • PhilaPort opens second automobile berth
    PhilaPort's Pier 122 received its first vessel in 20 years on Tuesday with the arrival of the Glovis Comet , which was carrying Hyundai and...
  • Lidl to expand U.S. presence on two fronts
    German discount grocer Lidl is planning to open a fourth regional headquarters and distribution center, as well as four more brink-and-mort...
  • Anchorage International Airport accepting offers for commercial development
    Six companies around Alaska have submitted formal offers for development and finance projects at the Anchorage International Airport. The ...
  • Maersk issues update on cyber attack
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group was one of several international companies hit by a so-called "Petya" cyber attack on Tuesday, affecting the c...
  • Greek shipowners vote to extend tax pact
    Greek shipowners have agreed to extend their voluntary tax pact by another year, according to multiple news sources. At a meeting of the U...
  • UPS to freeze pension plans for 70,000 non-union employees
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) will freeze pension plans for approximately 70,000 non-union employees in the United States, according to ...
  • Port of Antwerp to pilot blockchain container handling project
    The Port of Antwerp is working with start-up company T-Mining to develop a blockchain solution for safer container handling, the Belgian po...
  • WWL execs indicted in ro-ro shipping collusion case
    One current and two former executives with shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL) are among those that have been indicted...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • ICE low sulfur gasoil trades in backwardation on prompt tightness
    The market may tip further into backwardation in the coming days, depending on the supply situation, sources said.
  • US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks hit four-month low
    Total US fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell 5.4% to 38.174 million barrels, the lowest since the week ended February 17, when it was 37.811 million barrels, EIA data showed.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: Cross-Mediterranean Aframax route at seven-month low
    The Aframax market tends to slow in the summer months due to weaker demand for crude oil
  • Next meeting on EU CO2 market reforms 'around July 10': EU source
    Representatives from the parliament and council discussed three core issues on Tuesday as well as points that emerged from interim technical meetings, the source said.
  • Bunker availability at Istanbul rises as holiday backlog eases
  • UPDATE: Maersk energy units unaffected by cyber attack
    Maersk Line is unable to take new bookings "at the present time."
  • Singapore Q3 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts concluded at $4/mt premium
    This compares with the current-quarter term contracts concluded at premiums of around $1.5/mt to the MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments.
  • FUTURES: Crude edges lower amid rise in US stocks
  • New global industry alliance for low carbon shipping to be launched this week
    Attention turns to green house gas emissions after global sulfur cap.
  • Russia cuts June crude output beyond OPEC/non-OPEC deal obligation
    "The cut from October level ... is more than 300,000 b/d. It is that plus a bit more," the Russian Deputy Energy Minister said.
  • TANKERS: Nine BW Group VLCCs acquired by DHT Holdings now delivered
    "Our fleet has expanded by about 50% at what we think is an opportune time in the cycle," DHT said.
  • IMO bunker fuel change to benefit US refiners: Turner, Mason & Co.
    - US a key exporter of low sulfur products like diesel, gasoline - IMO move to displace 1.2 million-2 million b/d of fuel oil - Spread between light, heavy crudes to widen

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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