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BRIEFS
September 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • EU drops price-fixing controls on European sales of Chinese solar panels
  • Rotterdam invests US$87 million in Brazil's Pecem to create logistics hub
  • Study examines if Tacoma port can be deepened to attract mega ships
  • Mega ship that call at Los Angeles helps port to hit air pollution targets
  • APMT drones are making Chilean cargo handling safer and more efficient
  • Evergreen embraces 50th anniversary ready to move 'full steam ahead'
  • Brussels overall cargo rises 13.1pc in first half, but containers slip 2pc
  • Quebec City appoints ex-Prince Rupert boss to run its new box terminal
  • Kalmar to heighten four cranes at GMP Terminal de France, Le Havre
  • Dogs sniff 190 lbs of cocaine from pineapple laden box in Wilmington port
  • Air China profit up 4pc in first half to US$508.5 million sales up 11.9pc
  • Aeroflot first half profit off 23.3pc to US$93.5 million as fuel prices rise
  • Partial data from forwarders can speed US Customs cargo screening

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Clarification regarding Total Movements article
  • Maersk Line steps up on digitisation to enable paperless trade between India & Nepal
  • Teamleader Logistics gets highest 'SME 1' rating from CRISIL
  • Deendayal Port Trust bags Bulk/ Break Bulk Major Port of the Year award at MALA 2018
  • First ship arrives at Penna Cement Terminal at Cochin Port
  • AISATS becomes first air cargo terminal operator in India to introduce advanced RFID-based real-time cargo tracking system at Kempegowda International Airport
  • CONCOR substantially increases free time for loaded & empty containers at its terminals
  • The Investment Corporation of Dubai announces launch of ISS Global Forwarding
  • Congratulations to the winners & finalists
  • Panel discussion on unlocking BIMSTEC potential today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Strengthening European business
  • B&H Worldwide inks pact with Air Baltic
  • Panama Canal - expectations rising
  • Training partners Tiaca and TSA Group
  • Conveying 13 gas turbines across Mexico
  • Converting Sakhalin's railway to broad gauge
  • Ceva operates distribution centre for HAT
  • Foreship creates new management function
  • Port of Melbourne catching up with Sydney and Brisbane
  • AT&T, Softbox, Merck: drone pilot in Puerto Rico
  • Future focus of two ISS in Dubai
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • New manager for Maria Lanzendorf
  • SF Airlines' second international service ex Shenzhen
  • Noerpel umbrella - a haven for Lebert
  • Estonian rail carrier now on profitable track
  • Eimskip up in Q2

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Underwriters set to ditch costly marine classes, experts warn
  • Intercargo and Isle of Man call for review of fertiliser 'non-hazardous' cargo status
  • Rolls-Royce acquisition presents Kongsberg with an 'ocean of opportunities'
  • Höegh LNG inks USD206 million sale-and-leaseback deal for tenth FSRU
  • Baker Technology executives join CH Offshore in board shakeup
  • Shipping diverted as Typhoon Jebi hits Japan
  • COSCO Wallem wins bid to manage six bulk carriers for CDB Leasing
  • Brazil's sugar exports turn sour
  • TS Lines eyes Hong Kong IPO
  • HMM denies link to Zodiac Maritime box ship orders
  • China strengthens Yangtze River ECA
  • Petrobras paths a fragile turnaround
  • Euronav CEO brands sulphur cap the 'worst' legislation

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Container haulage may be approaching crisis point as peak season looms
  • DSV buys Dutch ecommerce company, while Dubai launches new forwarding firm
  • Air freight rates flutter as global trade starts to cool and tariffs bite
  • Last panamax box ship to sail out of lay-up escapes the scrapping grim reaper
  • 'Port technology the key to unlocking efficiency and smoother supply chains'
  • Johan Ehn appointed GAC managing director in Sweden
  • Three senior appointments at Seko Logistics: CFO, CTO and US VP
  • Hard lessons (thanks, Amazon) breathe new life into retail stores

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Eagle Bulk to retrofit up to 37 ships with scrubbers
  • Consolidated Ship Repair rebrands
  • Virginia Pilots Association opts for Volvo Penta IPS
  • Airbus to equip its RO/RO ships with towing kites
  • DNV GL releases class guideline on autonomous ships
  • Rolls-Royce launches new podded propulsion system
  • Transocean to acquire Ocean Rig for $2.7 billion
  • Thordon adds propeller shaft alignment to service and support offerings
  • Inmarsat and Danelec launch new maritime IoT service
  • Alfa Laval introduces new large UV reactor to PureBallast 3 range

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Langh delivers scrubbers for 12 Norden vessels
    Danish bulker and tanker operator retrofits a dozen ships to ensure 2020 compliance
  • East-west box rates to firm in fourth quarter
    Capacity reductions by container lines on the mainlane front haul will lead to higher box freight rates by year-end
  • Transocean to buy Ocean Rig for $2.7bn
    Transocean shareholders will own about 79% of the combined company while Ocean Rig shareholders will own the rest
  • Japan's LNG imports set to fall
    LNG demand in Japan will decrease to 75m tonnes in 2025 from 84m tonnes in 2014, according to Rystad... Energy
  • MAN to retrofit BW LPG's dual-fuelled VLGCs
    MAN sees great potential with the LPG carrier segment for further retrofits owing to environmental and economic benefits
  • Product tanker hits bridge as typhoon strikes Japan
    Salvage vessels at Kobe-Osaka port reported to have been swept away due to strong winds, says Japanese newspaper
  • Wan Hai close to agreeing major orders
    Taiwanese shipowner and Asian construction yards are still negotiating the prices for the newbuildings
  • Bureau Veritas keeps the faith in LNG
    The leading liquefied natural gas classification society downplays fuel environmental concerns
  • Greek ports strike extended
    Workers say they kept ferry companies afloat during the recession and now that results have improved, they would like a...
  • Intercargo calls for reclassification of ammonium nitrate fertiliser
    The cargo is currently in Group C, meaning there are no hazards while shipping
  • MSC further withdraws from Felixstowe
    MSC pulls IPAK service call to UK's largest container port as problems with new terminal operating system cause continuing delays
  • Daily Briefing
    Freight supply-demand mismatch most apparent on major east-west trades | SMM offers debate and opportunity | Capes soften amid delays...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Maersk: Mexico truck challenges persist after ocean import rush
  • Russia rail aim for Asia imports to South and Central Europe
  • California's emission cuts show path forward for other US ports
  • US Gulf Coast ports prep for Tropical Storm Gordon
  • Container lines lag in providing instant quotes
  • India first-half volume jumped 10 percent, on reforms
  • Chittagong expands more direct port delivery to cut handling time

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Eagle Bulk to install up to 37 scrubbers
    US-listed bulker owner commits to investing in 19 exhaust gas scrubbers at $2m each, may buy 18 more for its fleet of 48 vessels.
  • After China, India shifts to Iranian tankers
    State refiners switch to NITC tankers to continue Iranian oil imports despite US sanctions.
  • Knot Offshore Partners envisions further growth
    Shuttle tanker partnership sees better second-quarter results on higher revenue, partly due to earnings from suezmax shuttle tanker bought in March.
  • Capesize market slowdown seen as 'temporary'
    Analysts believe spot earnings will spring back soon.
  • Diana Shipping re-fixes kamsarmax to Cargill
    Athens-based bulker owner gets higher rate for 82,200-dwt Medusa (built 2010).
  • Perseveranza sues tug owner Marquette over over collision
    Italian tanker and bulker owner sues Marquette Transportation for casualty involving tanker and barge in Houston Ship Channel.
  • Lim calls for 'consensus' on emissions challenge
    The shipping industry cannot succeed in meeting its emissions targets without a consensus, Kitack Lim, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation said today. One quarter of newbuild orderbook fitted with scrubbers Container giant Hapag-Lloyd braces for $1bn fuel bill hike in 2020 Speaking at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at the SMM technology trade fair in Hamburg, Lim conce
  • Koncar prepared to step away from Uljanik Group
    Tycoon will exit troubled shipbuilder if another investor found.
  • Pangaea says aluminium collapse cannot be fixed by trade tariffs
    Rhode Island owner with presence also in bauxite trade says any disruption could present opportunities, but US aluminium producers seem to have accepted reality
  • Container giant Hapag-Lloyd braces for $1bn fuel bill hike in 2020
    Liner boss discusses strategy to cope with rising fuel costs as IMO 2020 kicks in.
  • Airbus to fly fuel-saving kite from ro-ro
    European operator buys AirSeas kit to reduce fuel costs by 20%.
  • Peter Gast regatta pulls in big names for special year
    Shipping luminaries were out in force for the Peter Gast regatta with this year's event a celebration of sailing and a tribute to the legendary shipbroker who died this summer. Over 110 boats and more than 1,000 participants took to the water in what was the 36th staging of the event. Organizers report perfect sailing conditions in the Danish South Seas. Shipping heavyweights including Oldendo
  • Transocean to buy Ocean Rig for $2.7bn
    Swiss giant adds George Economou-chaired rig company after taking over Songa Offshore.
  • VIDEO: Storm smashes tanker into airport bridge
    Hinode Shipping vessel dragged anchor as Typhoon Jebi hit Osaka, Japan.
  • Seaspan lines up new $150m revolver
    Boxship owner builds war chest for future acquisitions and investment.
  • Port dispute creates queue of more than 50 bulkers
    Coal carriers in limbo due to row over fees at Australian terminals.
  • Paris MOU bans tanker that skipped repair yard
    Rawan had been due to call in Egypt following Cyprus detention.
  • Demolition market boost as cutting begins in Pakistan
    Scrapping sources confirm Gadani breakers can resume tanker activity.
  • Changjiang Waterway adds dredger newbuild
    Chinese owner picks Shanghai Zhenhua for latest cutter suction ship.
  • Stefanou brothers snap up second capesize bulker and eye more
    Greeks' purchase is the second capesize Japan's NS United has sold in two months
  • Louis Dreyfus secures $116m OSV contract
    French group to install grid for large-scale wind farm off Saint-Nazaire.
  • Singapore on the radar as Polaris Shipping eyes IPO
    World's largest VLOC owner looking to Lion City for possible $250m float.
  • Auctioned GOL Offshore PSV reactivated
    Former Malaviya Seven brought out of layup after 688 days.
  • Boa Offshore to sell anchor-handler duo
    Terms of restructuring mean owner is trying to offload ships operating in Russian market.
  • Hoegh LNG fixes Chinese finance for tenth FSRU
    Norwegian owner taps China Construction Bank for the first time in $206m sale and leaseback deal for Samsung newbuilding.
  • DSME linked to potential drilling rig orders
    Odfjell Drilling said to have discussed newbuilding orders with struggling South Korean yard.
  • Unipec looks to have resumed US crude shipments
    Chinese refiner reportedly charters China VLCC vessel with late September laycan, Baltic fixtures show.
  • Nam Cheong launches renounceable one-for-one rights issue
    Malaysian offshore vessel builder looking to raising fresh capital to fund creditor's cash-out option
  • ITTF to lobby IMO against deadly decline in ship equipment safety
    A revived body of technical experts is warning of a deadly decline in the quality of equipment provided by ship suppliers.
  • BT Investment tightens grip at takeover target CH Offshore
    Singapore company names new chief executive, as acceptance levels for acquisition near 60%.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: House sends Miscellaneous Tariff Bill to Trump for signature
  • Executive Moves: JAXPORT, SEKO, Gebrüder Weiss
  • ILA will vote on contract Thursday
  • USTR, Korea release KORUS amendments
  • 'World trade is cooling off'
  • EU willing to settle trade beef with U.S.
    The European Commission said it's willing to open negotiations with the U.S. to settle a longstanding World Trade Organization dispute over U.S. beef shipments.
  • Port of Mobile closed to vessel traffic
  • DSV buys S&H to boost e-commerce operations
  • Hub Group sells Mode Transportation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  • Argentina hikes taxes on exports to shore up sagging finances
  • Petromoc Bunkering opens new Mozambique bunkering service
  • Oil rally slows as tropical storm concerns abate
    NYMEX October crude settled 7 cents higher at $69.87/b Tuesday as Tropical Storm Gordon looked set to avoid key Gulf Coast oil infrastructure.
  • Cosmo Oil has no plans to load Iran crude in October
  • Suppliers offer best endeavor clauses in anticipation of Tropical Storm Gordon: sources
    The Administration Building for the Port of New Orleans will be closed Tuesday, September 4, at 3:00 PM EDT for nonessential workers in preparation for potential weather issues related to Tropical Storm Gordon
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Shell Marine sees major shift in lube oils demand as IMO 2020 nears
    There will be a need for significant volumes of higher BN cylinder oils to be replaced by BN40 or BN70 grades, Brussel said.
  • UAE's GP Global eyes downstream sector, LPG bottling for growth
    GP Global also plans to grow its bunker sales by up to 14% by end of 2019.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Japan's Cosmo halts Sakai, Yokkaichi, Chiba shipments on strong typhoon
    The approach of Typhoon Jebi is expected to disrupt terminal loading.
  • Unipec books two VLCCs for loading US crude despite tariff threat
    The crude may not necessarily be imported into China and could be traded off to other refiners.
  • Iraq southern exports hit new record in August
    Averaging 3.549 million b/d over the last three months.
  • Tuapse Sept fuel oil exports set at 485,000 mt, down 41,000 mt from Aug
    Mediterranean trading has been slim due to ample tonnage in the region.
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Container shipping -- Kinks in the supply chain
    Arguments this year over the sharp rise in bunker prices and who should foot the bill are dealt with in this report.
  • Gazprom Neft H1 sales of marine fuel up 7.5% in Northwest Russia
    The largest rise in sales was at Kaliningrad and Baltisk where sales rose 38%.

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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 informanoSponsored Article
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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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 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
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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