BRIEFS

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01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 7, 2018

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APL launches premium Shanghai-LA service to help airfreight shippers 3,000th neopanamax transits Panana Canal as popularity grows Box volumes at US Southeast ports on the rise with new Asia services Containers fall from Maersk ship off North Carolina in heavy seas CN hunts for new CEO after abrupt exit by Luc Jobin CMA CGM drops Djibouti northbound call in revised Swahili Express service MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning for car carriers Smart engines in smart ships from HHI-WinGD promise savings for owners HKIA becomes sixth in the world to be certified to handle delicate medical cargo Cathay Pacific links up with Kazakhstan's Air Astana Algerian minister confirms bids submitted for air cargo market tender

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MARCH 6, 2018
CMA CGM revises Swahili Express service rotation CMA CGM unveils its customer centricity strategy HMM to adopt cloud-based next-generation system Maersk Line announces export cargo acceptance at ICD Sachana for Mundra & Pipavav on carrier haulage Maritime women to benefit from new leadership course APM Terminals Mumbai implementing Vehicle Booking System to efficiently handle import evacuations Chennai Port sets new rock phosphate handling record JNPT receives National Sectoral Excellence Award for Best Port of India Govt will extend every support to increase Indian investments in Europe: MoS External Affairs How much has India's foreign trade been impacted due to turmoil in the gems & jewellery sector?

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Bolivia wants to be on track Benelux e-CMR trial highlights massive cost cuts Robots for Geodis warehouse Support for port of Lae in Papua Neuguinea Schaeffler names new board member for logistics New member of Blockchain in Transport Alliance ABC 'fast tracks' motorbikes for world championship Freight exchange handles 1.4 billion t of freight Serve Air incident in Lubumbashi UP upgrades Texan transport infrastructure Role merger at GAC Americas E-classification à la Bureau Veritas CMA CGM creating "garden of Eden" for clients Kuehne + Nagel sets up two innovation centres President of UPS international becomes COO New locomotives for cross-border services HKIA now Iata CEIV Pharma certified

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MARCH 6, 2018
Concern rises among US ports on trade tariffs ESPO pleads with Brexit negotiators to preserve short sea 'fluidity' USD70 million damages win by Loki Owning quashed IMO celebrates 70 years as shipping's guiding beacon DP World strikes deal with Ethiopia after seizure of Djibouti terminal South Gyeongsang in suspense as assessment of struggling yards completed Wah Kwong appoints new CEO

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MARCH 6, 2018
Launch of Ocean Buying Group could be a boost for smaller shippers Online platforms the great disruptor for traditional forwarders GSL takes major impairment hit in 2017, but stays bullish about recovery Oman - perfectly placed to be on the runway to success Chinese giant HNA to axe 100,000 jobs; a quarter of its workforce Chief of Canadian National Luc Jobin in 'abrupt' departure

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MARCH 6, 2018
Navy and USCG release polar icebreaker RFP Viking Ocean to build up to six more ships at Fincantieri R-R calls new situational awareness system a "game changer" New Ice Class designs from OSD target arctic development support Alfa Laval adds connectivity to PureSOx New Inmarsat service set for GMDSS approval Bureau Veritas names new passenger ship and ferry project leader

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MARCH 6, 2018
APL and Hapag-Lloyd warn shippers low-sulphur fuel costs will be passed on APL's Nicolas Sartini warns customers to expect higher rates to cover container carriers' increased fuel bills as Hapag-Lloyd claims costs... Nixon signals new ships for ONE from 2020 Ocean Network Express chief executive Jeremy Nixon says the new line has the tonnage it needs for the next two... CSET's stock market woes overshadow $850m fundraising Company faces balancing finance requirements for 16 new tankers on order with undervalued stock Norden presents optimistic outlook for 2018 despite Trump threats Danish owner plans to be "agile" amid signs of optimism in dry bulk and product tanker markets, says chief executive... Eagle Bulk, Norden post best earning in years: bulker results round-up Latest reporting: Norden, Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk Weak spot rates plague Navigator's fourth-quarter results: tanker results round-up Latest reporting: Navigator Holdings, Golar LNG and BW LPG BW LPG to start $15m share buyback programme Company to buy back up to 4m common shares and hold them as Treasury stock Korean banks post 348% net profit surge amid maritime industry recovery Domestic banks posted net profits hitting Won11.2trn in 2017, a 348% increase from the previous year MISC probed by Malaysian anticorruption authorities Shipping firm is fully co-operating with the investigations Cheniere starts 20-year LNG supply contract with GAIL Gas to be supplied from the Sabine Pass liquefaction facility in Louisiana Trump's trade tariffs threaten US growth agenda IHS Markit economist has harsh words for US president's tactics in light of proposed import duties on steel and aluminium Japan Marine United gets new chief executive New chief executive Chiba Kotaro takes the reins from Mishima Shinjiro from April 1 Women in Latin American maritime sector offered UN course About 50 women will be invited to attend a leadership course at the end of the year LPG long-term shipping outlook positive on growing US exports Tonne-mile growth has been robust over the past five years, says BW LPG chief executive Martin Ackermann Shanghai Salvage awarded Kea Trader recovery contract SSC will have resources on site 30 days before it takes over from Ardent IMO celebrates 70th anniversary Queen Elizabeth visited IMO headquarters on Wednesday Box lines told to focus on service rather than price as market recovers Maersk chief economist says box lines should focus more on meeting the changing needs of customers now that supply and... Euroseas returns to profitable ways as merger talks continue Greek owner now discussing with 'several parties' as it seeks to separate dry bulk and boxship fleets Shares in Asia feel the heat of trade war threat Japan and Hong Kong shares slide on US president Donald Trump's threat of steel and aluminium tariffs

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MARCH 6, 2018
Maersk ship blaze leaves four crew missing off Salalah Sri Lanka Ports: Prepare for alliance-free mega-carriers Trade disputes, trucking crunch threaten fledgling US export gains ONE's Nixon: Profitable container lines bring market stability RoadOne buys Jarvis to boost Northeast US shipper service Hapag-LLoyd joins CargoSphere's digital rate-processing system Lawmakers urge US Army Corps to fund Charleston dredging São Paulo finds officers at fault for boxes lost overboard VIDEO: Fiscal policy, protectionism inject economic uncertainty APM Terminals deploys vehicle booking service to cut JNPT turn times TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure FMC to investigate 'unfair' detention-demurrage claims

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MARCH 6, 2018
Cruise executives see overtourism as an issue Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald calls it the "top" problem in the cruise industry. China Cosco chairman bangs consolidation drum Terminals and other shipping assets set to follow Orient Overseas deal, chairman explains. Gulf Navigation stops at $100m Rights issue completed but Dubai owner decides against public offering. Sterling Global expands with surveyor takeover UK group buys Geoff Waddington & Partners. Norden targets best of both worlds in dry bulk Chief executive spots opening for significant expansion of bulker operating platform. CSET snaps up PetroChina tanker fleet for $82m Cosco company will own 51% of product carrier owner after capital injection. Provisions down as lending rises at DSF Danish lender boosted customer numbers by 10% in 2017. Hafnia Management hops into second spot with growth spurt Danish pool operator has added three new owners this year, Engholm says. Shanghai Salvage confirmed for Kea Trader job Chinese salvor to remove broken boxship from Pacific reef. Grupo TMM boosted by shipping spin-off Transfer of maritime division to bondholders results in big Q4 gain. Frontline fires as DNB Markets turns bullish on tankers Oslo-listed owner sees stock climb as DNB tips VLCC rates to double and resale values to climb accordingly. HHI robots to shape hulls for first time Automated system will work on steel plates at Ulsan yard in Korea. Norden snaps losing streak with further profit set for 2018 Danish owner latest to end a long run of red ink with new forecast set for this year. IEA: gasoil demand spike won't last Energy agency believes post-2020 boost will fade as owners switch to new fuel types. BW LPG to buy back $15m of stock VLGC owner targets up to 2.8% of the company's shares on Oslo market. GTLK Europe plots $100m finance fund Russian-owned vessel leasing company to expand operations in Dublin. Malaysia's MISC embroiled in bribery scandal Shipowner's offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor said to have been raided by authorities. Sardashti takes the helm at NITC Iranian tanker giant's commercial director appointed managing director as Siroos Kianersi leaves after less than two years. Eagle Bulk Shipping ends 2017 in the red Supramax specialist makes further progress on back of updated fleet and streamlined operations. DeepOcean seals more work from Statoil Norwegian owner says contract preparations to start later this year with execution set for 2019/2020. Navigator profit lower as rates still weak Leading player in the midsize gas ship sector, though, beats estimates for the fourth quarter.

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MARCH 6, 2018
Descartes looks for more acquisitions amid strong balance sheet Descartes Systems Group recorded strong financial results in fiscal year 2018, which ended Jan. 31, 2018, with substantial increases in net... FMC to launch detention, demurrage investigation The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de... Upcoming elections a cue to negotiate NAFTA quickly, Lighthizer says U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during the closing NAFTA Round 7 press conference in Mexico City on Monday voiced the need for ... ITC: U.S. welded pipe producers harmed by imports The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined there is a "reasonable indication" that domestic producers of large diameter p... Executive Moves: UPS and BDP International UPS has appointed Jim Barber to chief operating officer. He most recently served as president of UPS International since 2013, with respon... Trump nominates Fuchs, Schultz to STB President Donald Trump has nominated Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz to serve five-year terms as members on the U.S. Department of... RoadOne acquires Jarvis Trans RoadOne IntermodaLogistics said it has acquired the New England regional intermodal transport services provider Jarvis Trans Inc. Financia... Transpacific contract rate outlook appears foggy Beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) and other industry experts are divided over what direction contract freight rates in the transpacific trade ... NEWS FLASH: FMC initiates detention, demurrage investigation The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de...

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MARCH 6, 2018
YPF inks MOU with Statoil as drilling picks up in Argentina shale Argentina's state-run energy company YPF and Norway's Statoil have signed a memorandum of understanding to look at opportunities in Argentina's oil and natural gas sector, a company source said Tuesday, as more companies bet on the country's shale for production growth. Chevron raises Permian production outlook as it adds acreage US oil major Chevron raised its outlook for Permian Basin production and reserve growth through 2020 as it reduces costs, adds acreage holdings, and increases well efficiency, company executives said Tuesday on Chevron's 2018 analyst day webcast. CERAWEEK: Russia not joining OPEC, but wants relationship maintained: minister Russia is not seeking to become a member of OPEC, but will continue working closely with the producing group CERAWEEK Permian output may double within five years: Texas regulator Oil production in the Permian Basin could more than double within five years, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton said in an interview on the sidelines of CERAWeek by IHS Markit. CERAWEEK: US regulators now a partner to oil and gas producers: Zinke US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told a major energy conference Tuesday that the Trump administration was actively working to boost oil and natural gas production by easing regulation and opening up more federal lands and waters to drilling. Bunkering resumes at Gibraltar, Algeciras as bad weather eases Bunkering operations have resumed at the ports of Gibraltar and Algeciras in the west Mediterranean following their suspension due to poor weather, spokesmen for the port authorities confirmed Tuesday. Winter weather delays discharging of LPG cargoes in Mohammedia, Morocco Bad weather in the West Mediterranean has delayed discharging of VLGCs carrying butane to Morocco, the largest consumer market for the product in the region, according to market sources. Oil futures nearly flat ahead of weekly US inventory data Oil futures were little changed Tuesday, tracking fluctuations on the US stock markets between positive and negative territory as traders await further signs about the White House's direction on trade policy. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FOB Singapore 10 ppm cash differential flips to negative territory on soft demand There is lacklustre demand for 10 ppm gasoil in the region, due to less demand or there being limited outlets, a trader said Malaysia's MISC probed for alleged power abuse, bribery: report MISC said the company was extending its fullest support and co-operation to the MACC. Dubai crude structure dips into contango in well-supplied spot market The spread between May cash Dubai and same-month Dubai swaps flipped into a contango of 5.5 cents/b Monday, Platts data showed. Brent/Dubai calendar 2020 spread widens to record high as market prices in IMO regulation Demand for distillate-rich grades to make LSFO to meet the new specs set forth by the IMO is also expected to increase, sources said. Tanker voyage marks start of 20 year Cheniere-Gail deal The LNG tanker was scheduled to set sail a ceremony Monday to mark the occasion at Sabine Pass. FUTURES: Crude inches up on positive demand outlook In its latest report, IEA forecast that global oil demand will climb to 104.7 million b/d in 2023 from 97.8 million b/d in 2017 Iran wrestling to bolster oil market share Iran is offering a discount in freight rates to Indian refiners while in China it is selling crude in the local Yuan currency.

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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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