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BRIEFS
March 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Four missing in 'serious fire' on board Maersk Line boxship in the Arabian Sea
  • GSL remains bullish about recovery despite another year in the red
  • GSL acquires 2,800-TEU CMA CGM Matisseer for US$11.3 million
  • Vancouver enjoys record year with boxes up 11pc to 3.3 million TEU
  • Dimerco says 2017 sales up 9.7pc in 2017, but provides no dollars and cents
  • Small truckers ask Congress to rethink costly 'spy-in-the-cab' rule
  • Kuwait customs seize suspected Pharaonic statue
  • Western Global to operate HK-LA airfreight service for Flexport
  • Kale Logistics, Cargonaut to create digital Dutch-Indian air corridor
  • Time-critical GBA approved for secured air cargo trucking in Germany

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • 2018 seen to be a challenging year for container shipping companies
  • Inter-ministerial committee formed to boost coastal shipping of coal & other commodities
  • Serious fire in cargo hold of box vessel on high seas
  • SM Line launches new East India service
  • Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals salutes female staff on International Women's Day
  • HAROPA - Port of Le Havre renews PERS certificate
  • Sri Lankan ports functioning normally despite declaration of emergency
  • CSIA Mumbai Airport adjudged world's best
  • States have to implement national e-way bill system for intra-state movement of goods latest by June 1

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Time limit for HGV parking in rest areas
  • New name for Polzug Intermodal in Georgia
  • Steel deal for UK's Groveport
  • Garbe eyeing up expansion in southern Germany
  • Dallas: perishables now handled by Dnata
  • Canadian Railways derails CEO
  • Jade-Dienst invests in Wilhelmshaven
  • Ethiopia and Djibouti now linked by rail
  • Spanish public ports euphoric about 2017
  • Freight forwarding startup drops anchor in London
  • Airbus rolls out first A330neos for TAP Air Portugal
  • BDP enlarging North African footprint
  • Trains and ships carry traction from USA to Africa
  • ICTSI posts finalized results
  • Slight upturn for Panalpina
  • GSSA and network expand

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Maersk Line ship fire update: Thai crewman dies
  • Canberra and Dili agree on maritime borders, but downstream gas dispute flares
  • Calls for New Caledonia to benefit from Kea Trader salvage
  • MISC investigated for alleged false payments
  • KLC wins GS Caltex COA, eyes VLCCs
  • Tanker scrap prices firm amid rumours of Pakistan market reopening
  • Four missing in serious fire on Maersk vessel
  • Britannia P&I appoints Taiwan correspondent

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Interview: Panalpina's top brass bullish over M&A prospects, air freight and results
  • Fire ravages Maersk mega-containership - four crew members unaccounted for
  • DP-DHL has 'another good year', despite tighter margins in air and ocean
  • Shippers fear huge surge in costs if IMO rules box ships must slow down
  • Trump's threat of 'easy to win' tariff war could damage transpacific trade
  • Supply chain bottlenecks could be a bonus for buoyant air freight sector
  • Jim Barber becomes new COO at UPS in possible leadership succession plan

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Evergreen among new carriers joining INTTRA
  • Danelec partners with NAPA on new maritime IoT solution
  • Compact LNG fuel tank solution completes test phase
  • MOL upgrades car carrier stowage planning system
  • USCG responds to sunken towing vessel
  • Four crew missing in major fire on giant Maersk containership
  • Vard to build two more expedition cruise ships for Ponant

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Crewman evacuated from burning Maersk Honam dies
    Four crewmembers are still missing, while 22 who were evacuated as the blaze spread are on their way to Sri...
  • Armed attackers board tanker off Nigeria
    Crew take refuge in citadel as pirates open fire and damage communication systems
  • Nor-Shipping boss steps down
    Per Martin Tanggaard appointed as director at Nor-Shipping
  • Clarksons wins High Court judgment after 'blackmail attempt'
    'Persons unknown' barred from making use of unlawfully obtained information
  • Rolls-Royce's marine struggles persist
    Company slightly narrows losses due to cost-cutting
  • Barge delays continue at Rotterdam and Antwerp
    Contargo maintains congestion surcharge at key European ports, but hopes new measures by Dutch port community may help soon
  • Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal signs deal with PIL
    Move aims to increase cargoes handled at facility by 33% annually
  • Daiichi Chuo makes foray into large containerships business
    The company will establish new departments including one specialising in car carriers and larger containerships effective from April 1
  • SM Line launches new services with domestic counterparts
    The new offerings are a South Korea-Philippines service and a Vietnam-Thailand service
  • Cosco eyes more overseas port acquisitions
    Targets are primarily in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, says chairman Xu Lirong
  • Fuel costs could double with 2020 sulphur cap
    Compliant fuel would compete with land-based demand and that is where the accelerated price differential will come into play, according...
  • OOIL deal will not benefit from $1.9bn private offering, says Cosco
    CSH will seek financing from bank loans and overseas capital markets to back the acquisition
  • Korea Line signs $197m deal to carry crude oil for GS Caltex
    Contract is for the transportation of crude oil from the Middle East to South Korea from December 31, 2019 for five...
  • Refineries not ready to handle low-sulphur fuel requirements
    Intercargo chairman John Platsidakis called for a reasonable and measured enforcement of the regulations during the initial transition period
  • Shippers warned greenhouse gas rules could see speed limits for ships
    Costs likely to rise if environmental concerns force ultra-slow steaming on to box shipping sector
  • Dry bulk recovery can survive US tariff threat, says Clarksons Platou
    The question is whether the US can manufacture enough steel to sufficiently substitute the quality of imports and to meet...
  • Four missing following fire on Maersk vessel
    Situation on board critical after crew fail to contain blaze
  • Gulf Navigation concludes capital raising exercise after $100m rights issue
    Company decides against a public offering of shares not taken up during the rights issue
  • Cosco Singapore completes takeover of Cogent Holdings
    Company has acquired all shares from dissenting stakeholders by exercising its right of compulsory acquisition
  • APMT looks for capital injection from asset sales
    Terminal operator plans sale of non-controlling stakes to optimise group cash
  • Shippers show little appetite for longer contracts with box lines
    Container line customers fear losing out during periods of volatility if tied to contracts for longer than the typical 12...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Snow storm closes ports of Philadelphia and NY-NJ
  • Threats, innovation shaking container industry out of doldrums
  • Choose space over price in 2018, air cargo shippers warned
  • Russia rail service has sights set on Japan-EU container cargo
  • TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Credit Suisse upbeat on forward dry bulk
    Equity researcher reads tea leaves on dry bulk market with most signs pointing to ongoing strength.
  • International Seaways explores sale of VLCC
    Oldest tanker could go for demolition of further trading, market sources say.
  • Norwegian Cruise to build new terminal at Port Miami
    Miami-based cruise major will build new 166,000-square foot terminal dedicated to Norwegian Cruise Lines.
  • GoodBulk in the black as it closes in on full listing
    Busy fourth quarter ends with John Michael Radziwill-led company in profit.
  • Hurtigruten eyes up further polar newbuildings
    Norwegian owner's probability of taking up optional vessels 'very, very strong.'
  • Box shipping goes crypto in coin offering
    Copenhagen-based firm aims to cut transaction fees and offer buyers upside based on volume.
  • NGO Shipbreaking Platform resists GMS legal challenge
    Cash buyer GMS demands group removes defamatory articles.
  • Pakistan 'fully ready' to resume tanker scrapping activity
    Safety measures now being assessed ahead of return, Saleem uz Zamen says.
  • Outlook for cruise sector 'incredibly positive'
    'Best cruise environment' ever seen by industry veterans, according to analyst.
  • Tsantanis toasts capesize buys as Seanergy stays red
    Chief executive crunches numbers on new additions as owner lands narrowly in the red.
  • TNG's MRs earned more in 'slight recovery'
    Croatian tanker owner predicting better 2018 as demand grows.
  • 'Ideal consolidator' Eagle eyes growth over dividend payments
    Gary Vogel has clear ideas how Eagle Bulk will be setting its capital to work.
  • Bibby books SolstadFarstad CSV
    UK owner lines up Norwegian vessel for work over the next three years.
  • Korea Shipyard wins anti-pollution ship order
    Government agency to take delivery of vessel in 2019.
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine VLCC heads to breakers
    South Korean owner reported to have secured over $18m for veteran tanker.
  • Petrovietnam tied to chemical tanker purchase
    Deal with Japanese owner said to come after end of charter with Chembulk.
  • Maersk ship loses boxes off US
    USCG warns vessels of navigation hazards off North Carolina.
  • Havila secures 10-month PSV deal
    Allseas takes Havila Crusader for Baltic Sea work; spot rates rising.
  • IMO's royal blessing on 70th anniversary
    Queen Elizabeth makes return visit to HQ 35 years after opening it.
  • Sweet 16 for Fincantieri and Torstein Hagen
    Giuseppe Bono says latest deal with Viking Cruises comes during an extraordinary moment for sector.
  • Excelerate Energy puts lawyer at the helm
    Floating regasification specialist says it has "eliminated" Rob Bryngelson's president and CEO role
  • Yangzijiang buys into investment fund
    Shipbuilder spends $111m on 25% stake in new technology backer Sushang.
  • Petrogress forms Nigerian shipping venture
    Greek tanker owner teams up with A&E Petroleum in expansion move.
  • Carnival open-ended on scrubbers, LNG, MGO
    Spokesman Roger Frizzell says Miami-based cruise major will not "get too married into anything" as IMO 2020 regulations draw nearer.
  • Maersk Line boxship suffers 'serious' fire in Arabian Sea
    Four crew missing from vessel, but 23 evacuated safely, says Danish shipowner.
  • Enesel ULCV tangles with pirates in Gulf of Aden
    Greek owned containership buzzed by two skiffs, but presence of Japanese navy scares them off.
  • Vard wins two more ships from Ponant
    Singapore-listed group now set to build six vessels, but financial details still remain scarce.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Republican senators sound alarm on Trump tariff proposal
    Several GOP senators, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday, joined in warning of perceived potential dangers...
  • Executive Moves: REZ-1 and ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council
    REZ 1 , a logistics and transportation technology provider and subsidiary of Direct Chassislink Inc., has appointed Pervinder Johar to CEO...
  • RK Logistics' booming presence in Silicon Valley
    RK Logistics Group, based in Fremont, Calif., is a third-party logistic provider that has found success by targeting high-tech companies in...
  • Maersk vessel catches fire in Arabian Sea
    The world's largest ocean carrier, Maersk Line, revealed that its liner vessel, the 15,226-TEU Maersk Honam , reported a serious fire in on...
  • CBP pushes for more authority to thwart counterfeit imports
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade (OT) Executive Assistant Commissioner Brenda Smith said her agency needs more auth...
  • Commentary: Lobbyist free-for-all can skew the bigger picture on Trump tariffs
    If you're not in an industry directly impacted by the domestic production of steel or aluminum, or U.S. imports of those two products, you ...
  • New ocean procurement tool helps small shipper act big
    Late last week, two of the more prominent advisory groups in global freight announced they had partnered on a new concept to help small and...
  • Commerce finds subsidized non-stick resin imports from India
    The Commerce Department has determined that U.S. imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from India are receiving export performanc...
  • Commerce finds dumping of silicon metal imports
    The Commerce Department has found evidence that silicon metal imports from Australia, Brazil and Norway are being dumped on the U.S. market...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • CERAWEEK: NAFTA talks to strengthen North American energy flows: Mexican minister
    Oil and natural gas trade between the US, Mexico and Canada will only be strengthened as the three countries renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement
  • US crude stocks build on higher imports, production
    US crude stocks built while gasoline and distillate inventories both fell for the week ending March 2, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • US DATA: EIA shows US fuel oil stocks up for third straight week
    US residual fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday rose for the third straight week, US Energy Information Administration data showed.
  • Oil succumbs to broad pressure following Cohn exit
    Oil futures flirted with positive territory Wednesday after the release of weekly US inventory data, but ended the session deep in the red, tracking equities lower as concerns mount over a possible trade war.
  • Mediterranean gasoil at parity with ULSD amid tight supplies
    Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil cargoes were priced Tuesday at parity with the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures -- the benchmark for ultra low sulfur diesel values -- as limited cargo availability in the region drove up differentials.
  • Saudi Arabia's fuel oil demand expected to rise until 2023: IEA
    Saudi Arabia's fuel oil demand is expected to increase until 2023, according to data from the International Energy Agency in its "Analysis and Forecast until 2023" document released this week.
  • Fujairah no longer world's second bunker hub after Qatar crisis
    The port of Fujairah has lost its position as the world's second-largest bunker port to Rotterdam after the Qatari diplomatic crisis shifted demand away from the Middle Eastern hub last year.
  • INTERCARGO seeks pragmatic approach for IMO 2020 global sulfur cap implementation
    A reasonable and measured enforcement of the regulation is necessary.
  • Saudi Aramco to keep 2018 LPG exports steady at 8.5 mil-9 mil mt
    The company expects a similar export level as 2017 and forecasts anything between 8.5 million to 9 million mt.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sulfur unit flares at Motiva Port Arthur plant
    The flaring released less than half a metric ton of sulfur dioxide, according to a company filing Tuesday.

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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
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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