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BRIEFS

September 10, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate falls 6.9pc to US$868/TEU, rises 1.5pc to USWC US east and Gulf coast ILA dockers agree to 6-year master contract High oil drives down CMA CGM profit to US$22 million, but sales up 7.4pc MSC increases raft of seasonal rates and surcharges worldwide Docker's death in crane accident at Ports of Auckland sparks uproar CMA CGM offers cutting-edge long distance fruit transport solution Wind farm near twice size of Hong Kong Island unveiled in Irish Sea Scrubbers 'likely to be preferred method to meet sulphur cap fuel rule' New container rail freight links Marseilles, Le Havre and Lausanne Zeamarine gets official clearance to launch as new heavy lift operation ACO Marine Sika group tie up on deck drainage interface concept The Freight Summit to be held at Reverie Saigon October 9-12 Etihad Cargo, New York's Trinity Logistics renew Rickenbacker deal Rollinson undergoes induction to prepare for heading up Dachser UK Eric Born to stay on at Swissport as president, CEO until end 2019

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
China ranked the world's top shipping nation CMA CGM records increased volumes & revenue in Q2 GAC India wins Goa State Logistics Leadership Award OOCL introduces new Asia-East Africa direct services Chabahar port to be handed over to Indian co. for operation very soon: Iran Minister China allows Nepal to use its sea & land ports Visakha Container Terminal & CFS register impressive all-round performance CONCOR flags off first container train from Sukhpur Rail Terminal GatewayRail flags off dedicated train with 90 TEUs from ICD-Sahnewal to Mundra Port FIEO signs MoU with NSE for jointly creating awareness on managing volatility in exchange rates India to become a $10-trn economy by 2035: Suresh Prabhu

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"Recognition for Europe" Paving the way for Parkes - Narromine railway line New depot boosts capacity to 6,000 shipments per day Successful China - France voyage via Arctic route Stellar H1 results for Bolloré Logistics Britannia goes to Denmark WFS operates own cargo terminal at Milan Malpensa New cranes to enhance Curaçao Port Services Russian metal giant now serving Turkey by rail Spare parts from i-logistics centre Change of CFO at Xpediator BMW books B777F as global showcase Preparing for Brexit in Antwerp Canadian carrier orders 60 more locomotives "Curiosity of the day" Huge parcel facility in Australia Second Atlas Air B747-400F for Asiana Cargo Volumes still surging in Spanish ports

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Tanker owners could see higher charter rates as vessels docked for scrubber work Post-Panamax trio booked at Mitsui E&S Hyundai HI CEO defends job cuts in offshore unit Costs huge factor as shipping scrambles to meet regulations Brightoil auditors hint at questionable deals Sincere Navigation launches bid to break into product tanker market, hires adviser

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
CMA CGM price cut shocks rival box carriers trying to push up rates Forwarders eyeing major US airports with dread as peak season looms Seko Logistics acquires majority stake in Australia's Omni-Channel Logistics Tech aims to turn supply chain logistics from a cost driver into a value driver US regulator demands 'transparency' in fees for containers From newsroom to cockpit: Victoria's new challenge as a pilot Electric trucks are necessary - and on their way, anyway CMA CGM introduces Climactive to help control reefer atmosphere

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
U.S. files suit in another Honolulu longline fishing fleet pollution case ABS grants AIP for innovative LNG fuel gas container TOTE nears three year anniversary of start of LNG fueled operations Vard finds buyer for DSCV it got stuck with in Harkand collapse DEME orders four vessels at Royal IHC NASSCO awarded $218.7 million Bonhomme Richard contract

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Stena Bulk confirms Petrobras time-charter deal for two MR tankers Two vessels reportedly chartered at $14,500 per day will be serving in Brazilian coastal trades for the state energy giant CMA CGM reports near 90% profit slump CMA CGM recorded revenues of $5.7bn in the second quarter, and container volumes of nearly 5.2m teu SMM: Slew of red tape hands bigger role to classification societies The tsunami of red tape engulfing the shipping industry is going to leave it in need of greater information, which... Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List IMO marked its 70th anniversary ensuring the safety and efficiency of the international shipping industry Alibra Shipping sets up Athens dry bulk operation New office will be led by former Lightship managing director Stefanos Makris, who will manage a team of five Has CMA CGM found its next acquisition target? France's CMA CGM thought to be willing to pay $4bn to acquire Taiwan's Evergreen after confirming that efforts to buy... TEN trims losses in second quarter Athens-based owner says its heavily time-chartered tanker fleet beat spot rates by more than 100% Hokkaido coal shipments disrupted following quake Dry bulk cargo flows could be disrupted while freight rates might increase as Japan assesses damage from the deadly disaster SMM: Lloyd's Register debuts digital monitor of vessel parts The 'digital twin' will change the way classification is carried out and will most probably reduce inspections, according to LR... Yard Talk \| Chinese yards breathe easier The tightening shipping emission rules have created additional demand for the shipbuilding industry, including the Chinese yards, highlighted by the... Skuld posts positive half-year result amid low claims Bottom line boosted by investment results, expanded book and low claims incidence, says entity behind P&I club and Lloyd's syndicate Consolidation players go hungry The received unwisdom that big players find it easy to gobble up all the small fry is not playing out... Mitsui wins order for three post-panamax bulkers The vessels are expected to be delivered by the second half of 2020 The Interview: Peter Cremers The industry veteran expects shipmanagment consolidation to continue, but appears to have no intention of giving over his own business... CMA CGM chief says pursuit of Hapag-Lloyd is 'closed' Confirming rumours at the start of the summer that the French container line had approached Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM's chief executive... Daily Briefing The Lloyd's List Podcast: SMM 2018 \| HFO future does not dampen scrubbers' outlook \| Billions remain docked as port...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Tech trucking efficiencies hinge on trucker buy-in Amid trans-Pac spot rate uptick, October blank sailings emerge In spite of fuel-driven loss, CMA CGM positive on profitability US truck capacity tightness drives inland port, barge innovation US's steel tariffs, quotas disrupt, jumble market Krishnapatnam leads South India transshipment ILA contract deal ensures US-wide labor peace until 2022

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
UK's Women in Maritime draft new charter New charter promoting gender balance to be launched by UK industry body taskforce. Okeanis Eco Tankers brings in new chief financial officer BW LPG man comes in to replace Alafouzos family stalwart at Merkur-quoted tanker owner. Tsakos Energy results match consensus Tanker owner returns to red for the second quarter but is 'confident in the future', chief operating officer George Saroglou says. Navig8 Chemical hires new operations chief Nicolas Busch-led owner bolsters management team as it raids rival Chembulk for chief operating officer. Scrubbers 'still a fraction' of shipowner preference One would be wrong' to think the technology is the solution to IMO 2020 compliance, Evercore ISI says. Former Bimco head Carsten Melchiors dies Ex-secretary general had suffered a period of illness. Uljanik Group eyes Azerbaijan lifeline Troubled Croatian yard believes it can build more vessels for Caspian nation. Celsius Shipping adds to product tanker market exposure Danish owner said to have continued busy period with purchase of medium range vessel. Norwegian vehicle snaps up Salamon ship German KG house Salamon has sold one of its vessels to a new Norwegian venture. The 73,000-dwt Cape Texel (built 2009) has gone to a Norwegian A/S company set up by Clarksons with Norwegian and international investors. Subjects are lifted on the deal, which some price at $12.5m. Christian Salamon did not reply to requests for comments. Vard sells $120m OSV left over from Harkand collapse Unnamed buyer clinches deal for construction vessel due this year. Dof Subsea wins frame deal from Wintershall Oil company can call on Norwegian owner's ships in Atlantic region. HHI's Kang: sacrifices must be made by workers CEO says concessions needed to keep offshore business running. Berenberg Capital adds basket of LNG stocks Analyst Donald McLee places buy ratings on Golar LNG and both GasLog companies. Vyborg Shipyard falls to first-half loss Russian shipbuilder hit by lower revenue so far in 2018. Stena Bulk confirms double MR tanker deal with Petrobras Contract comes at a time the shipowner is looking to expand its relationship with Brazilian oil company. DEME orders quartet at Royal IHC Belgian owner picks Dutch yard for latest fleet renewal. Handymax back under arrest in Singapore Cargo owner joins in ongoing legal battle that has played out against a handymax bulker in Madagascar, Indonesia and Singapore. EMAS Offshore's Oslo delisting deadline extended Financial Supervisory Authority gives struggling OSV owner more time to appeal decision. Royal Caribbean Cruises boosts dividend payments Royal Caribbean Cruises has continued the steady increase of its dividend and bumped up its latest quarterly payout to investors. Royal Caribbean upgraded to buy Royal Caribbean sees higher profit New York-listed RCL has declared a $0.70 per share dividend, which it says reflects efforts to increase shareholder returns. The company behind the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, A Antwerp prepares for Brexit with UK appointment Justin Atkin brought in to make sure trade flow is not choked off. Russians reveal autonomous shipping projects USC and others working on unmanned vessels as Russian draws up new rules. Mystery investor calls in Clarksons as it seeks $22m GoodBulk stake A mystery investor is looking to buy a $22m stake in capesize heavyweight GoodBulk just 24 hours after the company sold a $10m slice of stock to bring in a new shareholder. GoodBulk inks fresh loan and brings in new investor Deal opens up new European investors for Star Bulk Billung credits Clarksons as Star Bulk deal strips away Songa Bulk's 'boring' tag Clarksons Platou Securities has been d Ethiopian ship docks in Eritrea for first time in 20 years ESL vessel's arrival in Massawa marks further thawing of enmity between neighbours. Credit Suisse CEO denies bid for Ivory Coast presidency Tidjane Thiam says he wants to finish restructuring job he started at Swiss lender. Mitsui bags order for post-panamax bulker trio Mid-sized Japanese shipyard says newbuildings will be built to new neo 87BC design Saade: interest in Hapag-Lloyd at an end CMA CGM says company has called off its pursuit of German rival, but other targets remain. Parbulk 2 continues to pursue Humpuss claim Wilh Wilhelmsen-backed outfit won't give up in effort to collect from Indonesian company. Exmar returns to profit in first half of 2018 LPG player looks to take advantage of stronger rates to refinance pressurised fleet at "better terms". Japanese supramax bulker refloated off Montevideo Vessel ends short stay at notorious blackspot for vessel groundings following assistance from tugs.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Hearing on positive train control progress Thursday ILWU tallying ballots for union leadership House unlikely to get tariff details from Trump BIS rule to refine Section 232 exclusion process Trade coalition rails against further China duties Vancouver longshoremen agree to labor deal U.S. pork exports bogged down by tariffs Commentary: There's nothing cute about hazmat U.S. transportation hiring on a roll

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Abysmal clean Med Handysize freight market hammers shipowners' TCEs A weakening Mediterranean market for Handysize oil product tankers continues into September after a summer characterised by chronic oversupply of vessels and elevated bunker costs, and rates have dropped to a level where many shipowners are unable to cover their costs. Total books first Saudi Arabia-USAC gasoline cargoes in 3 years French oil giant Total has booked four cargoes of gasoline from Saudi Arabia to the US Atlantic Coast, including one set to deliver September 8, in the first such voyages in at least three years, market sources said Friday. USGC-Far East naphtha arbitrage has fleeting return Cargoes were booked to sail from the US Gulf Coast carrying naphtha amid what a USGC market source described as a "once-open but now marginally open" arbitrage to Asia. FUTURES 5: NYMEX RBOB strengthens as Bayway FCC issues continue The oil complex clawed back some ground during afternoon US trading Friday, led by NYMEX October RBOB, which settled 1.9 cents higher at $1.9700/gal. Istanbul bunker fuel tightness boosts premium to Piraeus The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the Greek port of Piraeus continued to widen Friday on tight product and barge availability at the Turkish port, sources said Friday. Saudi Arabia could be vital to fuel oil hazy future The world largest crude oil exporter could be the answer to the quandary that awaits the high sulfur fuel oil market once interest for this product wanes due to implementation of a global marine sulfur cap. US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks lowest since 2009 No export fixtures out of the USGC to Singapore have been reported to S&P Global Platts this week. OPEC crude production rises to 32.89 mil b/d in August as cuts unwind: Platts survey Taking away Congo, OPEC's August output of 32.57 million b/d is the highest since it produced the same amount in October 2017. Singapore 180 CST HSFO cash differential hits 5-month low on higher supply "Ex-wharf premiums [to Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST HSFO assessments] are likely to come off gradually with more cargoes expected," a trader said. Greece's Maran Tankers to install scrubbers, ballast water systems on 13 ships The installation will take place at Sembcorp Marine's Tuas Boulevard Yard and Admiralty Yard. TANKERS: Panamax UKC-TA route hits nine-month high The position list is very tight and aside from one or two vessels opening up in the region there are few options left for charterers. US sanctions target Syrian petroleum trade network Sanctions have been issued four individuals and five entities for potentially setting up a delivery network supplying the Syrian government with crude oil, fuel and LNG as well as financing and weapons. Asian refiners show voracious appetite for Atlantic Basin crudes The glut of sweet crudes that had emerged over the past few months is fading due to sturdy and emphatic demand from Asian refiners.

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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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