BRIEFS

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01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 14, 2018

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Maersk's APMT opens Aqaba to Iraq, rivals ICTSI in Basra President Xi blasts protectionism, calls for open world Chittagong needs more inland container depots to improve Protectionism the cause of slowing growth in world ports Hamburg to boost barge use from 2pc to Antwerp's 25pc Singapore's MPA signs for B-QUA ballast water testing kit CMA CGM upgrades its Indian Ocean feeder network Charleston harbour dredging gets US$49 million grant Kalmar to upgrade NKK quay crane in Port of Bristol Oman January non-oil exports up 34pc to US$707.6 million Singapore's Temasek to buy Hainan Airlines stake Brazilian truck strike 'cost LATAM Airlines US$13 million' IATA downsizes 2018 air carrier profitability forecast Lufthansa signs WFS ground handler at Newark Liberty

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JUNE 13, 2018
APL extends its guaranteed offering to Asia-Europe network Hapag-Lloyd invites applications for first-ever Albert Ballin awards IMO taking steps to standardise data for effective electronic business LNG trade sees largest annual volume increase last year ONE's first newbuilding in its corporate colours to cover key hubs on Asia-North America East Coast trade Cashew exports may take a hit this coming fiscal Exporters of Basmati rice & tea wary of US trade sanctions on Iran Sagarmala going full steam ahead VCT sees cabotage relaxation as a positive development Rail freight climbs 7 pc thanks to increase in coal loading Cotton crop estimated higher Refund drive for exporters extended Strong growth expected in India despite global challenges

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50 platforms delivered to timber factory Kuenz introduces the Freerider Getting nearer to the Asian market Marken opens new facility in Chicago New transport specialist at AKD HHLA paying higher dividends Saudia Cargo crosses Europe to enter competition Germany: new wagons for grain haulage K+N and Bosch growing closer APL's Eagle widens its radius Gerdes discarded by DP DHL Swiss gain foothold in Russia New finance software for Europa More capacity for CMA CGM India network Swissterminal adds links to south and west Deugro opens in Vietnam Hactl helps ABC to unload outsized cargo Qatar Cargo has big plans for Basel The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 13, 2018
Is LNG the marine fuel of the future for dredging? IMO pushes for single window at ports event CSSC overhauls senior management under new leadership US-listed companies retain strong access to bank debt VLGC consolidation: Will larger players reap pricing power? Interest in wind power grows to help shipping achieve CO2 emission targets FSU pair head for scrap in Bangladesh as Pakistani prices slump

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JUNE 13, 2018
Forwarders and carriers 'in the dark' as new IT system at Felixstowe sparks delays Investors getting nervous as doubts are raised over COSCO takeover of OOCL The axe falls at DHL as PeP division is revamped after a poor first quarter Interview: Waberer's CEO on its next deal, the share price and truck driver shortage Ongoing air cargo terror threat prompts new US decree Knowledge is key in the supply chain's battle to keep out counterfeit goods Conman gets eight years for defrauding Allseas

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JUNE 13, 2018
Keppel O&M delivers second high spec jack-up to Borr Drilling New fuel savings solution is backed by a contractual guarantee Twin Disc to acquire Veth Propulsion

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JUNE 13, 2018
Is unknown bias holding your company back? Recognising diversity of thought, action and different ways of being helps to create value within business Tidships makes $32m offer to buy Belships Offer for Oslo-listed supramax owner pegged at NKr5.5 per share, a 10% premium to Tuesday's closing price E-commerce vital to future logistics profits Changing distribution model requires infrastructure changes Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short Efforts by Maersk and MSC to improve schedule reliability are to be applauded and can come none too soon for... The Indian upstart's path towards digitalisation Shipwaves plans to set up offices in Middle East and Southeast Asia Long-term Dorian shareholders back BW LPG merger Shareholders are competent to evaluate the offer and should control their destiny, says institutional investor Carl Oppenheimer Euronav completes merger with Gener8 Maritime Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers says merger 'provides the crude tanker market with a global player of substantial size' Face-off over sulphur cap is turning ugly With just 18 months until the sulphur cap goes live, shipowners have issued a challenge to IMO. Who will blink... APL extends guaranteed service to Europe Priority access to slots and equipment will be extended to destination ports in Europe MPC raises $50m for further fleet expansion Private placement raises funds as owner sells 7.25m shares Daily Briefing Petros Pappas orders 22 scrubbers for Star Bulk capesize fleet \| ABN Amro commits to shipping \| Maersk moves to... State-owned Yingkou Port defaults on $83m debts Default comes as Yingkou, a major sea port in northern China, has been borrowing heavily in recent years to expand... Maersk and MSC plan more 2M ship speed cuts in punctuality drive Many ports are unable to handle the new generation of 20,000 teu ships efficiently, which is adding to delays across... Australian consortium to build LNG import terminal in Port Kembla New terminal is to begin operations by 2020. The project is likely to require a capital investment of between $152m... Nakilat forms FSRU joint venture with Excelerate The 2009-built FSRU, Exquisite has a capacity of 150,900 cubic metres Jakob Stausholm joins Rio Tinto as financial chief As the former financial chief in Maersk Group, Mr Stausholm has more than 20 years' experience in senior finance roles...

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JUNE 13, 2018
Bunker fuel surcharges a warning of low-sulfur rule pain European Commission to review ocean carrier block exemption Rejecting exit rumors, SM Line says trans-Pac services still strong New PSA terminal at JNPT notches May productivity gains Shippers to EU: Bunker surcharges are price signaling APL expands guaranteed service to Asia-Europe trade

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JUNE 13, 2018
TOTE Maritime fills senior roles from within Changes in executive leadership come following the retirement of chief executive. Pasha Hawaii ups box capacity on two ships US-flagged carrier says it's marking third anniversary of Hawaii service with capacity boost. Petronas heralds first breakbulk LNG STS Company VP says Asian buyers prefer to grow their business by importing smaller parcels Golden Ocean buys back $3.6m in bonds John Fredriksen's drybulker owner now owns 12.2% of convertible bond issue. ING scores win in OW Bunker appeal Secured creditor of bankrupt bunker supplier does have a claim appeals court rules. Tennenbaum Capital emerges as major EuroDry shareholder California-based investor owns almost a quarter of Euroseas spin-off' following a common distribution. Monjasa buys chartered-in tanker Danish group snaps up Fredericia to continue English Channel bunkering. DFDS adds freight ro-ro to orderbook Danish owner to meet demand with new vessel contracted in China. Jebsen, Thun JV adds cement carrier at Ferus Smit JT Cement returns to Dutch yard for bigger sistership. Loss grows at Boa Offshore OSV markets remain tough, but owner sees higher income from 2019. ONE gets its first bespoke newbuilding NYK vessel delivered in joint venture's distinctive magenta livery. Lomar banks 120% profit on containership in two years UK owner turns seller again as fleet renewal gathers pace. Stonepeak 'eyes $500m Tidewater T&T sale' Fund said to be looking to sell Canadian barge and terminal group. NAT confirms suezmax newbuilding charter Herbjorn Hansson says Equinor deal could stretch to 2023. Economou's DryShips stake up again on buybacks Founder now holds nearly three of every four shares in diversified owner after overall float drops once more Carnegie rates Hunter a buy Analyst weighs in on VLCC newcomer as it goes for $6.5m through secondary offering. Tidships makes $32m offer for Belships Otto Tidemand's daughters Caroline Tidemand and Kristin Tidemand Eckhoff want to merge the Norwegian owners' bulker fleets after Sverre Tidemand indicated he wanted out. Trafigura profit slashed as oil market shifts Trader and shipowner hit by challenging conditions in first six months. Subsea 7 lands $50m-plus Egyptian deal Burullus Gas wants six new wells connected in the second half of 2019. MPCC raises another $50m for ship buys Oslo-listed owner completes private placement in Norway. VIDEO: 'Important milestone' as Euronav completes Gener8 deal Paddy Rodgers says crude tanker market has a $2bn global player of substantial size. Teekay Offshore Partners plans $500m bond issue Proceeds from fundraiser to go towards outstanding US and Krona-denominated bonds. Ship Finance confirms Lemos cash and shares deal John Fredriksen company nabs four boxships. Borealis' $40m for boxship trio takes year's spend to $80m Borealis Maritime is forking out around $40m to buy three more secondhand feeder and traditional panamax containerships. The UK shipmanager has acquired the 3,534-teu Circular Quay (ex-Gustav Schulte, built 2009) for $11.3m. It is also believed to be spending a shade under $29m enbloc for the 4,250-teu CPO Miami and CPO Jacksonville (both built 2009). TradeWinds estimates the total spent on con AP Moller Maersk arm launches China Europe rail service Danish giant's logistics subsidiary says service will knock 20 days off ocean freight times. Great Eastern offloads another supramax Indian owner sells its second veteran bulk carrier this year as it looks to bring down fleet age.

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JUNE 13, 2018
White House aims to stop Congress from blocking ZTE deal The White House will seek to block the congressional passage of a provision included in the Senate version of annual defense authorization ... Port of Cleveland CEO elected Green Marine chair William D. Friedman, president and CEO of the Port of Cleveland, has been elected chairman of the Green Marine's Board of Directors. Fried... Pasha Hawaii replenishing reefer fleet Pasha Hawaii's Horizon Enterprise arrived in Oakland Tuesday carrying 600 new refrigerated containers as part of its container-replenishmen... APL offers Eagle GO Guaranteed from Asia to Europe APL said it will extend its Eagle GO Guaranteed product to services operating from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Eagle GO ... MPCC raises $50 million for more ships Oslo-based MPC Container Ships has raised roughly $50 million for additional vessel acquisitions, the company said in a statement. The fas... Washington ports go for 57 feet As the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) nears the third anniversary of its formation, the agency is moving forward with improvements so th... U.S. steel exports steady in April Exports of steel from the United States were relatively steady in April despite fears of a looming trade war with the two largest buyers of... Ocean Transport: Ever viable Panama Canal The Panama Canal continues to prove itself a vital artery for the world's maritime commerce and the demand among carriers and shippers for ... Trade battle lines drawn As the Trump administration continues to draft tariffs against what it deems to be unfair trade from China, American shippers and importers...

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JUNE 13, 2018
Saudi-led forces launch assault on Yemen's key Red Sea port of Hodeidah Saudi-led coalition forces launched a major air and naval assault on Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah early Wednesday, according to media reports, marking a turning point in the three year conflict, and escalating tensions in the Gulf region. US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices US President Donald Trump took aim at OPEC on Wednesday, blaming the producer group for "too high" oil prices ahead of its meeting next week in Vienna. FUTURES 4: Oil firms after EIA data shows across-the-board draws Oil futures rose Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration weekly data showed draws in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks. ARA-Med HSFO arbitrage flurry to be short lived: traders The newly revived Northwest European arbitrage to the Mediterranean is likely to be short lived as the rush to ship cargoes from other locations will overload the market, traders say. Argentina eyes becoming net oil exporter in 2020 as shale output grows Argentina is on track to become a net oil exporter by 2020, led by growing output from the Vaca Muerta shale play, Energy Minister Juan Jose Aranguren said Wednesday. NWE RMK 500 CST bunker fuel demand weakens on fewer fixtures east Demand for Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST fuel has weakened over the past six weeks or so amid a lack of VLCC fixtures eastwards, traders said. Shipping company Star Bulk Carriers orders 22 additional scrubbers Athens-based dry bulk shipping company Star Bulk Carriers has ordered 22 additional scrubbers to allow its vessels to continue burning high sulfur fuel oil in 2020 after global marine fuel sulfur limits are cut to 0.5%. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FUTURES: Crude lower on US stocks data, EIA output forecast With the historic US-North Korea summit wrapping up in Singapore Tuesday, attention was now back on US inventory reports for the week. Physical delivery of May ICE LSGO futures up to 602 lots The main buyers were said to be Glencore and Valero, while the main sellers were said to be BP, Mabanaft, Total and Vitol. EU in daily talks to shield trade from Iran sanctions "We have set up a network of national focal points of all EU states to further coordinate and intensify our work," Mogherini said. EIA STEO Highlights: 2 mil b/d world supply increase may by upended by OPEC, Russia Depending on the outcome of the June 22 meeting, the magnitude of any supply response is uncertain, EIA said.

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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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