BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

21:31 GMT+2

BRIEFS

June 30, 2017

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Cyber attack could cost Maersk US$59m in lost revenue: expert Hapag-Lloyd retains B+ rating following merger with UASC MOL to raise Northeast Asia to Australia rates by US$300/TEU in August CMA CGM unveils new logo with new slogan 'Shipping the future' Wan Hai Lines expands its China-Vietnam/Thailand service Kerry Logistics launches new Europe-China LCL rail service CEVA facility in Lion City achieves IATA's CEIV certification South Africa's CHC taken over by Vanguard Logistics Services Hong Kong stages anniversary celebration with sea parade in the harbour Boeing raises 20-year industry demand forecast for aircraft Airbus executive to bow out after poor sales at Paris Air Show Ghana inaugurates e-manifest system at Accra's prinicipal airport

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JUNE 29, 2017
MOL signs long-term charter contract of 4 LNG carriers for Yamal LNG project in Russia Standard & Poor's confirms Hapag-Lloyd rating after merger with UASC National Cyber Security Coordinator visits JNPT to assess impact of cyber attack on container terminal operations Apollo LogiSolutions raises INR 485 cr. from Piramal Finance CAI & CCA sign MoU Mid-term Foreign Trade Policy Review to be released in Sept. Relaxation in return filing procedure for first two months of GST implementation

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Seeking to return from the wilderness Intermodal operator enjoys strong growth New distribution vehicle for Swiss company Need a holiday? Use AF's 70 year West Indies service FTA recognises inspirational women Rising Swedish-Polish trade via ferries Woodhead and Barnett join brokerage startup in Texas More truck-on-train services Hapag Lloyd rating on the positive side DHL sets wheels rolling for Tour de France Virgin Australia flying cargo on Melbourne-HK route Express blocktrain delivers pulp to China Homer Logistics raises more capital for expansion Maersk comments on current cyber storm AA Cargo starts working with new GSA in Mexico MSC recruits seasoned professional as EVP New weekly China-Germany LCL railfreight service Carrefour's growing cooperation with FM Logistic Good progress in Haropa in 5M/2017 China Southern to start Dreamliner service in Urumqi New leader for New Brunswick-based transport firm

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JUNE 29, 2017
Maersk opens secure links for new cargo bookings Silted ports leave Brazil's growth prospects stuck in the mud Turkey's maritime fight for survival Confitarma thrown into crisis as leading members leave Simatech boosts fleet with four more vessels MOL seals charter contract for LNG carriers in Yamal project Maersk cyber attack highlights importance of EU data protection rules Keppel Shipyard wins four contracts worth over USD60 million Busan proposes introducing sulphur-fuel cap before IMO deadline Slowdown in bulk carrier sales in Q2 2017 Kumiai Navigation books VLGC at Kawasaki HI

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JUNE 29, 2017
Cyber attack victims Maersk and TNT find ways to keep customers' cargo moving Outlook for air freight, still healthy, according to IATA S&P takes Hapag-Lloyd off its watch list, but remains concerned Industry leaders step up battle to beat fake goods supply chains All US-bound commercial flights subject to new security rules Nike resisted Amazon dominance, but finally capitulated Phil Nolan to take over as ABP non-exec chairman Peter Vallenthin joins Greencarrier Freight Services board

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JUNE 29, 2017
Global Industry Initiative aims to move shipping to low carbon future HII announces leadership changes at Newport News Shipbuilding Largest ever Chinese-built box ship has ABB turbochargers Cooper Group picks ABS for Subchapter M compliance Vancouver ferry service to get a third Damen SeaBus lsland Offshore order at Kawasaki has not been canceled First Jones Act wind turbine installation vessel in the works Metalock Denmark now MAN PrimeServ On-site Recovery VIDEO: Shell Prelude now under tow to Australia

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JUNE 29, 2017
Shipping: The Paris Agreement's first battleground Entrenched international divisions reveal political, economic and even existential considerations Concordia Maritime inks one-year charter for product tanker Stena Paris Charter comes with option for a further year Temporary labour dispute relief for Spanish ports Stevedores and employers make a deal to maintain calm for at least two months MR rates continue to surge on US Gulf-Latin America trades US exports of crude oil and petroleum products have more than doubled since 2010 Lauritzen's blue-eyed boy has his work cut out following promotion Much faith put in Thomas Woidemann to take on multiple roles at a challenging time CMA CGM sets sights on disruptor role Landmark year for French group as Rodolphe Saadé follows in footsteps of his father On thin ice: The future of navigation in the Canadian Arctic The Northwest Passage will not be an international waterway anytime soon, but Canada still needs to step up development work... NYK and Kyushu Electric partner in LNG to promote Japan Inc Partnership between Japanese companies includes LNG bunkering and transport Firmer tone in capesize market as rates approach $10,000 per day Further boost could come from China's ban on coal imports to certain panamax ports China clamps down on coal imports Move could have a positive impact on the capesize spot market MOL orders four LNG carriers for over $738m at Hudong Zhonghua Newbuilds backed by long-term charters for the Yamal project KHI clarifies status of contract with Island Offshore KHI clarifies contract status with Island Offshore unit Webinar: Qatar Blockade Hear the discussions of maritime experts from Drewry, Clyde & Co, Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List Intelligence over how the... Seanergy Maritime terminates equity offering programme Proceeds will be used for vessel acquisitions DSME to sell $1bn in convertible bonds Bonds to be purchased by Export-Import Bank of Korea Seadrill increases loan to North Atlantic Drilling Move comes amid ongoing restructuring talks at both firms Keppel secures $62m vessel conversion contracts Deals are with four different parties CMES provides guarantees for nearly $1bn Cexim newbuilding loans Guarantees cover 10 valemaxes and five VLCCs on order

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JUNE 29, 2017
US Customs: No ACE relief date in sight after latest delay Maersk booking cargo but some US terminals still shut NY-NJ under pressure to revive ban on older truck engines Black Sea shippers favoring Ukraine over Russia Spanish dockworkers cut deal, end strikes NY-NJ port traffic controller eyed to prevent mega-ship delays Forwarding growth quickens but margins pressured APMT Mumbai still closed as authorities work to aid shippers New Korean connection expands China-Europe rail service

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JUNE 29, 2017
Matson adds another $250m to credit line US containership company says new terms also provide more 'covenant flexibility.' APM terminal remains closed due to cyberattack Third day for outage at containership terminal along US Atlantic Coast after Petya attack. JPMorgan: International Seaways has 'firepower' Equity analyst trims estimates due to acquisition, but is 'encouraged' by move to renew fleet. Golar's Tundra buyback to close in third quarter Partnership exercised put option on delayed Ghana charter and gets options on new FLNG project. Golar Partners tells Golar to take back FSRU Partnership exercises put option on delayed Ghana charter and gets options on an upcoming FLNG project. Bonny Light cargoes yet to boost suezmaxes Restart of another crude export stream from Nigeria will take time to push rates. JB Ugland shipping arm boosts group profits Braemar shareholders question non-executive director pay rises Metrostar inks aframax orders at Daehan Chandris faces lower rate for VLCC Ship sales Tufton Oceanic acquires pair of Offen boxships in $40m deal Acquisition of 9,000-teu vessels from German owner would be biggest yet for UK private equity buyer Diamond S enters merger talks with Hafnia Tankers Discussions could lead to the creation of a $1.4bn tanker giant with the scale to appeal to the capital markets MOL boss defends liner merger Carbon experts urge IMO to set strict global targets Regulators meeting in London face a critical decision on whether to cap shipping's greenhouse gas emissions or set goals for cuts United Ocean sales tied to softening values Raffles to scrap LR1 tanker JP Morgan books capesize newbuildings Bangladesh shipbreakers confident of U-turn on tax Prices pick up amid optimism that government is reconsidering budget measures that would hit the local industry hard Hydroussa ends joint venture with Mitsubishi Yong Xu denies reports of $8.2m bulker buy Sea Pioneer orders two MR tankers at Mipo 'Ballast water issue may consign bulkers to scrap' Trade body warns thousands of bulkers at risk due to technical challenges Foremost Maritime sells capesize bulker for $28.5m Bariba accelerates fleet wind down as buyers step forward Neda sale highlights decline in clean tanker values Bank trio extend loan and take slice of Wagenborg Deal with Dutch lenders will not restrict ability to make decisions, says MPP specialist's chief executive Kmarin 'settles for $11m' on supramax sale Gurnee plays down talk of Ardmore pool move Target Marine dismisses talk of kamsarmax resale deal Disclosures show how China's ports are owned Cosco and China Merchants are dividing the map of China's ports between them as China Inc continues the process of forming province wide port and stevedoring monopolies. Jebsens sees profits double and positive book equity Debut deal for new China Merchants leasing arm Newcomer China Merchants Financial Leasing has done its first deal, acquiring a high-spec vessel from a sister shipyard and leasing it to Singapore's Ultra Deep Solutions Tanker owner Brovig set for better days Neu inks 12-month time charter

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JUNE 29, 2017
SCPA opens reefer service area The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has opened a $14 million new refrigerated container service areaat the Port of Charleston. The s... BDP International opens new offices Logistics and transportation solutions company BDP International has opened a new office in Paita, Peru and two new offices in India. The ... Port Houston completes maintenance dredging Port Houston has completedmaintenance dredging of the Bayport channel, the port said. The channelwill be maintained by the U.S. Army Corps... Crowley inks collaboration agreement with ExxonMobil, Eagle LNG Partners Jacksonville, Fla.-based Crowley has partnered with ExxonMobil and Eagle LNG Partners LLC to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine ... Greenbrier reports Q3 FY 2017 results Net earnings attributable to the Greenbrier Companies totaled $32.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, which ended May 31, ... Ohio agency finds evidence of racial discrimination at UPS facility Repeated racial comments and acts have been reported at a UPS distribution center in Maumee, Ohio, according to the Ohio Civil Rights Commi... Lowenthal, Poe call for port security briefing Two U.S. Congressmen on Wednesday called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide a classified briefing to Congressional mem... DHL opens pharmaceutical facility in Ireland Global logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has opened a new pharmaceutical grade facility in Ireland, located at the Horizon Logistics Park... Maersk still sorting through Petya aftermath The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group said overnight Wednesday it continues to be significantly impacted by a cyber attack Tuesday thathas affected ...

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JUNE 29, 2017
Yamal LNG to charter new-build vessels from Japan's MOL The vessels will be delivered in 2019 and 2020. TENDER DATA: Petroperu seeks 1.16 million barrels of ULSD Offers are due July 5 with validity until July 7. Kogas eyes Lake Charles LNG ties as Cheniere contract cargo nears The signing in Washington came during a week-long focus on US energy sponsored by the Trump administration. Black Sea fuel oil going east leaving Mediterranean market tight More volume had been expected to arrive in the Mediterranean after the return of Russian refineries from maintenance, though that has failed to materialize, according to sources. Bunker quantity disputes in Singapore now limited to small amounts But while in the past such disputes tended to be over substantial differences, nowadays the amounts tend to be far smaller External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude higher on lower US production data Maersk partly restores container bookings after hack Maersk Line is now able to accept container bookings externally through the INTTRA trading platform, the company said late Wednesday. Russia says deeper cuts under OPEC/non-OPEC deal not under discussion "At the July meeting, which the ministers will attend, we will discuss the overall situation."

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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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