BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 10, 2018

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Maritime CEOs rally behind IMO efforts to de-carbonise world shipping Shenzhen Qianhaiwan Free Trade Port readies as LCL transshipment hub Four Asian expat cleaners found dead aboard ship in Oman's Port of Salalah US-China's ongoing trade row spells trouble ahead for Hong Kong Carriers' marine fuel cost recovery methods 'unfair' say shippers JP Morgan downgrades China stocks, expects 'full-blown trade war' Court ruling permits Michigan consumers to order wine from other US states Kuehne + Nagel Indonesia ties up with Wira to strengthen online role New York port development agency join to expand local barge service Volga-Dnepr flies relief to Guam to aid Typhoon Mangkhut victims Delta Cargo launches GPS-enabled time-sensitive cargo service Malaysia Airlines chairman to leave post by year-end to focus on pilgrims

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
'SAL will continue offering enhanced services to the Indian trade' APL Eagle GO Guaranteed service extended to all ports in Asia & Middle East BIMCO kicks off its first advisory panel in Asia Cargo owners in North America breathe a sigh of relief after US & Canada sign last-minute trade agreement Maersk accelerates innovation in shipping & logistics Trade tensions seen impacting container demand Oilmeal exports up Port of Rotterdam Authority tests autonomous navigation with a floating lab IIFF starts Distance Learning Course admission for 2018 All's not good for exports with INR depreciation: FIEO President India projected to have the highest growth rate among major economies

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International and private Upgrades to Chicago's rail connection Hapag-Lloyd introduces fuel factor in pricing Pallet repair centre now fully automated RZD intends to quadruple freight transit business Finnair Cargo braves storm in September Wardle to drive Virgin's digitalisation programme More digital payment services in ARA region Dachser Switzerland with new head of sales division 3PL sets up shop in Cologne GDP certificate for Dnata facility in Zurich More services across Europe APL pushing service even further CFO for Nautilus selected "Curiosity of the Day" Transplace buys Yusen's intermodal/freight brokerage group New Zealand: Kiwi resumes daytime freight trains Strengthening ties between China and UAE

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Salvors struggle to separate Med collision ships Bomin rejects talk of bunker business exit Rupee slide, weak steel prices hurt Indian shipbreaking BW LPG ends Dorian courtship with 'Dear John' letter Australian LNG story to boost LPG shipping Tototheo Maritime CEO takes the long view when focusing on the bottom line

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Anger in Europe as state subsidies for South Korean carrier HMM soar Transplace buys Yusen Logistics' North America intermodal business Delta and Cathay race to offer end-to-end tracking for air cargo customers Analysis: is DSV ready to move on Damco's freight forwarding business? New era of free trade leaves Mexico more isolated Hapag-Lloyd orders 8,600 new reefer containers from MCI

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Gondan launches powerful hybrid icebreaking escort tug French court charges U.S. master and Carnival with sulfur violation American Cruise Lines' new modern riverboat starts inaugural voyage Ørsted to acquire Deepwater Wind for $510 million USCG and FDNY respond to tanker disabled by engine room fire PG Flow Solutions BWTS picked for live fish carrier

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
More room for consolidation in chemical tanker sector Chemical tanker owners see plenty of room for growth Shipping receives boost from new gas projects Japan's LNG consumer Jera is looking into floating storage to weather fluctuations in price Dry bulkers see no effective fleet growth in 2019 Dry bulkers expect high rates for many years Hull rates hardening in Asia too, says Chandan IUMI committee chair is confident marine insurers will be able to handle any sulphur cap hiccups Genco to install scrubbers on 17 capesizes The dry bulk owner has options to install scrubbers on another 15 vessels and expects each scrubber to cost around... Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split The stock split will take effect at market opening on October 15 Sinopec offers owners straight-run compliant fuel, sources say The offered fuel is a residue from the distillation of higher quality crude oil. Sinopec is in negotiations with owners... Twill launches in Germany The launch in Germany closely follows the decision for the Maersk subsidiary to realign its brand affiliation from Damco to... Maersk fund invests in US digital freight broker Maersk Growth joins Oaktree, Connor Capital and Chromo Invest in series A funding for New York-based digital freight forwarding start-up Japan pushes for EEDI changes The third-biggest shipbuilder wants to see 40% more efficient large containers built after 2022 and change the reference line for... More orders as carriers compete for market share More containership orders are likely as lines compete for market share and political interference hurts carriers' efforts to reach equilibrium Chelsea Logistics bids to develop Sasa Port Project revived after being shelved in 2016 Hahn & Co completes SK Shipping deal Analysts see dry bulk business as first in line to be pruned Sponsors of 2020 paper move to counter 'misconceptions' The statement from BIMCO, Intertanko and the Marshall Islands says the co-sponsors of the paper are fully committed to a... Hapag-Lloyd places major reefer order with Maersk MCI has commenced production of the 8,600 units at its Qingdao manufacturing plant APL's Sartini confronts the Pacific paradox Next year's contracting season will be a testing time for carriers with no compromise on surcharges, says APL's Nicolas Sartini Trafigura agrees partnership with IFM Investors Trafigura and IFM will jointly own and operate concentrates terminal infrastructure, fluvial operations, and global freight forwarding and multi-modal transportation... Daily Briefing Hapag-Lloyd spells out low-sulphur charging mechanism \| Global box growth comes to a standstill \| BW LPG withdraws Dorian offer... India opts to buy Iranian crude despite US sanctions New Delhi and Tehran have reportedly discussed using Indian rupees rather than US dollars for purchases

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
US shippers accelerate peak plans, post UPS-Teamster vote Near-record US imports forecast through year's end US Gulf Coast ports close ahead of Hurricane Michael Analysis: It's all about the cube, US LTL carriers Maersk launches India supply chain tech accelerator Distrust may push more shippers to develop own low-sulfur BAFs

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Scorpio Tankers in market for $250m equity raise Owner seeks funding cushion to ride out tepid products stretch. Okeanis operations chief buys more shares Latest swoop brings Aristidis Alafouzos' share count to 12,800, reflecting a nearly NOK 1m stake. Drop the Mike? Not this year Wells Fargo analyst Webber sails home with his fourth consecutive title as shipping's top equity analyst. China's demand can support US LNG projects-but indirectly China's strong LNG demand growth can tighten global balances, leading to other demand sources for US LNG, according to Venture Global LNG founder Michael Sabel Shipping's lost year in US equity market Bankers seek to explain why investors have brought the pain to sector's "growing pains" experience in New York. JERA wants more storage in LNG supply chain Japanese energy firm optimises vessel operation to create the effect of "floating storage" while bringing two tanks in Tokyo Bay online, says chairman Hendrik Gordenker. Genco waiting on IMO 2020 fuel spread Chief executive John Wobensmith wants to see price spread between high-sulphur and low-sulphur fuel oils settle before ordering beyond 17 scrubbers. Novatek looks to flip its Arctic shipping disadvantage Russian Arctic LNG producer aims to turn freight economics into its favour, says chief financial officer Mark Gyetvay. Scorpio Bulkers sticks to its guns with kamsarmax deal New York-listed owner inks short period deal with Bunge, brokers say. Glencore wins bulker fee cut in Australia Competition body tells Newcastle port to reduce charges by 20% in row over costs. US master on trial over cruiseship emissions French court begins hearing into alleged breach of sulphur limit on P&O's Azura. BC Ferries seeks yard offers for five newbuilds Canadian owner goes global in its latest bid for fleet renewal. Genco confirms $34m capesize scrubber plan Bulker owner also reveals options to fit exhaust cleaners on 15 smaller ships, but LSFO remains preferred option. Tanker disabled by engine-room fire off US USCG begins probe after Feng Huang Ao goes adrift off Nantucket. NYK honours its war dead in Wales Japanese owner erects cenotaph to mark sinking of Hirano Maru by U-boat in World War One. Trafigura, IFM form bulker terminals JV Fund investing in trading giant's Impala port operations in Mexico and South America. China pull-back hurting tankers, says Peter Sand Bimco analyst says rumours of Chinese charterers returning to the US market have yet to be confirmed. VIDEO: Battle on to contain slick from collision Minister condemns ro-pax's 'abnormal behaviour' after boxship clash spilled 600 tonnes of fuel. AP Moller-Maersk launches latest step in strategic shift New India-focused venture will work with start-ups to fast-track developments. BP, Eni and NOC resume Libyan offshore exploration Oil companies restarting Sirte basin project suspended in 2014. Bulker and cargoship collide off Istanbul Turkish vessels involved in incident at anchorage outside Bosporus. Analysts ask if VLGC takeover drama will deliver another episode Are BW LPG's eyes off Dorian for good or is this week's retreat a negotiating tactic? Chelsea confirms Marinakis MR buy as spree goes on Dennis Uy company adds Philippines' biggest tanker as part of $100m-plus expansion. Cosco Shipping Energy stock surges on upgrade Shares in Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation enjoyed a boost today following an upgrade from CICC. Stock in the Chinese tanker heavyweight surged on high volumes after analysts at the bank raised its rating from hold to buy, Bloomberg reported. Its shares climbed to a high of HKD 4.45 ($0.58) each on Tuesday and were trading up over 4% at HKD 4.38 each at the time of writing. Almost 16 mill Big Greeks sell large tankers for scrap New Shipping and Avin International sell ageing units amid active and uncertain demolition market Gazprom orders OSVs at Zvezda yard Three offshore ships and a shuttle ferry to be built at new Russian facility. Vandenbulcke steps up as DEME CEO Long-serving deputy COO takes top job at Belgian owner. Color Line flag switch could endanger 700 jobs Proposal to change to NIS register would free owner to bring in overseas crews. ICTSI wins approval for Manila terminal expansion Philippine port operator says work will also enable it to deal with the increasing impact of weather related issues. B Riley FBR starts Eagle, Scorpio and Genco with buys After trio of MLPs, California-based investment bank rolls out coverage of dry bulk sector. Miyazaki Sangyo hopes for better luck in capesize sale Japanese bulker said to be coming near to the end of her re-delivery period after 12 month charter.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Transplace acquires Yusen Logistics' intermodal and freight brokerage Hapag-Lloyd outlines new bunker surcharge formula Commentary: Don't use drayage carriers on labor website JPMorgan Chase fined for sanctions violations Number of U.S. exporters down in 2017 ITC investigating U.S. manufacturing competitiveness Executive Moves: Nautilus International, Virgin Atlantic Commentary: ICE hot on export enforcement Federal Maritime Commission raising some user fees

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Crude edges higher as Gulf Coast production braces for Hurricane Michael US crude futures settled higher as suppliers worked to shut in Gulf Coast production ahead of the approaching Hurricane Michael. Lowest volume traded in NWE HSFO barge MOC in 2018 amid tight availability Strong backwardation in the Northwest European fuel oil market as a result of scant supply saw just 2,000 mt traded in Monday's 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Platts Market On Close assessment process, the lowest volume in 2018. Total halted Iranian crude imports in July: CEO Pouyanne French oil major Total stopped buying Iranian crude to supply its refineries in July due to lack of banks willing to handle the transaction ahead of US sanctions on Tehran which come into force next month, the company's CEO Patrick Pouyanne said Tuesday. US Coast Guard closes three southeastern US ports to incoming vessels as Hurricane Michael bears down The US Coast Guard declared port status X-Ray for three southeastern ports of Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall early Wednesday afternoon in Pensacola, Florida, according to the agency's website. Suezmax freight rates surge on tight VLCC availability A tight position list for VLCCs in the Caribbean and the Middle East amid strong fuel oil demand has caused a surge in Suezmax freight rates, with Suezmaxes now even reaching lumpsum rates seen on VLCCs earlier in the year. Strong Rotterdam HSFO demand highlights disconnect from bunker market Malaysia's Petronas gears up for new investment cycle The additional cash gives Petronas further financial flexibility to either increase reserves or undertake longer-term projects like LNG Canada. India ups pressure for Iran sanctions relief while US sticks to hard line We continue to discuss our Iran policy with our counterparts around the world, an official said. BIMCO to develop hull underwater cleaning standard for shipping The standard was expected to be finalized in the autumn of 2019. INTERVIEW: VLSFO to be main marine fuel choice as IMO 2020 looms: Cockett Group CEO The bunker industry is also ripe for consolidation, partly due to the 2020 rule. External: Global Risk Management IEA lifts renewables forecast for Europe, but China continues to dominate China continues to dominate global renewable energy growth, responsible for over 400 GW of the IEA's 2018-2023 forecast. Hapag-Lloyd announces new mechanism for bunker charges as IMO 2020 looms MFR is based on a formula that combines consumption with market prices for fuel oils. FUTURES: Crude rises despite likely stock build amid supply concern Preliminary data on last week's US inventory data is due for release from the American Petroleum Institute later Tuesday. FEATURE: Forward paper derivatives shine some light on HSFO's value post IMO 2020 The value of crude in 2020 would be an influential factor in determining the competitiveness of HSFO.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INSTITUTIONS

European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry

Brussels

Call for papers by July 28th

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

ASSOCIATIONS

Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets

Rome

Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards

SHIPPING

In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%

Tokyo

-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe

SHIPPING

The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant

Rome

The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

PORTS

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships

Washington

About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region

SHIPPING

FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules

Washington

Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.

CUSTOMS

The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules

Brussels

Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC

CUSTOMS

EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code

Brussels

CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%

Civitavecchia

Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino

Le Aziende informano

Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last

Geneva

Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases

PORTS

Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal

Barcelona

The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona

ENVIRONMENT

There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out

Rome

The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it

In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports

PORTS

In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports

Lisbon

The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany

SHIPYARDS

The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow

Copenhagen

BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

LOGISTICS

Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector

Milan

Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators

Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign

Rome

A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame

New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland

INFRASTRUCTURE

New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland

Bern

Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan

Genoa

Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

PORTS

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

Riyadh

Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal

Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste

PORTS

Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste

Trieste

A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected

South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US

Seoul

The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen

PORTS

Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed

Rome

Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027

SHIPPING

Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet

Warsaw

If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.

Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025

PORTS

Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025

The Defense

Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy

Rome

All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed

SEAFARERS

A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones

Piraeus

The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras

INDUSTRY

Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba

Milan

The construction of railway lines is also planned

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

SHIPPING

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

Ismailia

Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu

SEAFARERS

IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation

London

The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April

PORTS

Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach

Long Beach

In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded

PORTS

Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators

Milan

Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it

PORTS

Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels

New York

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems

Genoa

A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%

Neuchatel

Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

MARITIME SERVICES

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

Ischia

Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program

Ibiza/Valencia

It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs

PORTS

The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

COMPANIES

The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

PORTS

Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion

Rome

Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network

SHIPYARDS

San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly

La Spezia/Bari

Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed

PORTS

Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee

Genoa

The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies

PORTS

The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved

Ancona

Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd

Genoa

It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary

MARITIME SERVICES

Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes

Turku

SAILING LIST

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LOGISTICS

The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced

Brussels

"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented

SHIPPING

Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia

Milan

"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari

DEFENCE

FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion

Leghorn

Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee

INSURANCE

Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products

SHIPPING

d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million

Luxembourg

They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta

Catania/August

The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)

Algeciras

Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands

Cagliari

The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded

PORTS

Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli

Trieste

Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game

SHIPPING

Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco

Rabat

Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy

COMPANIES

RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship

Helsinki

The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP

The Spice

Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"

PORTS

Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed

Genoa/La Spezia

Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport

Rome

Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices

LAW

Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd

Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry

Rome

The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea

Rome

He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second

PORTS

Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea

Trieste

Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president

PORTS

The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini

Genoa

The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders

LEGISLATION

Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport

Rome

The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle

MEETINGS

The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th

Genoa

Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

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