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BRIEFS
October 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe steady at US$731/TEU while rates jump 7.3pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM bases its new BAF formula on Africa-Europe trade fuel burn
  • CMA CGM sets new FAK rates from Asia to North Europe November 1
  • OOCL warns shippers of high cost of UN's sulphur fuel rule - IMO 2020
  • OOCL offers China-US Gulf service to Houston, Mobile from October 28
  • OOCL offers 2 new Asia-Latin America services from major Far East ports
  • Maersk Container Industry produces 8,600 reefer boxes for Hapag-Lloyd
  • XPO Logistics to deploy 5,000 warehouse robots in America and Europe
  • US exporter numbers fall in 2017, but still sold US$1.3 trillion in goods
  • Shipbrokers kick off a bullish fourth quarter with prices on the rise
  • US Senate passes US$9 billion Water Infrastructure Act in 99-1 vote
  • CEVA launches Saraiva's e-commerce business across south east Brazil
  • Guillaume Sauzedde to head CEVA Central & East Europe cluster
  • Port of Adelaide container volume rises 1pc in September to 26,862 TEU
  • China's Uni-top Airlines gears up to launch Kunming to Dubai cargo service
  • AIPUT gains planning permission for new dnata Heathrow cargo warehouse
  • Air Europa sets up cargo unit with a new focus on temperature-sensitivity
  • American Airlines Cargo moves into WFS-run warehouse at Milan airport

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2018
  • AET names LNG dual-fuel Aframaxes
  • Bombay Overseas Freight Brokers Association holds 65th AGM
  • Dachser receives 2018 German CSR Award
  • Liberia creates offshore & gas technology department
  • MOL Consolidation Service succeeds with trial of remote container tracking management device
  • Ocean Network Express enters bilateral feeder network cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd
  • Chennai Port Trust inaugurates modernised cruise terminal
  • DPT invites tender for construction of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre in Gandhidham
  • India calls upon Bangladesh to use Kolkata & Haldia as transhipment ports
  • Outlook for global port handling activity remains positive, says report
  • CFSAI Day celebrated in Mumbai with focus on paradigm shift in ex-im logistics
  • ISO 9001:2015 awarded to HPCSL by Bureau Veritas

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Malaysia to upgrade rail network
  • Europe centre for baby products
  • Picavi makes changes at the top
  • Mersin-Russia express starting in due course
  • City trailer trials starts in London
  • Bluetooth tracking to off-airport facilities
  • GAC Laser appointed as freight agent for AAD2018 expo
  • ONE and Hapag-Lloyd build feeder network
  • Asian branch of WSC to be located in Singapore
  • Joining forces on China-Europe-China route
  • First US carrier approves new pharma container
  • New service centres in Basel and Berlin
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Grimaldi's new Sardinian service up and running
  • New train between Seville, Cordoba and Valencia
  • Atlas Air takes Amazon to Miami
  • Sauzzede goes for Ceva East

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Standard club strikes deal for delay insurer
  • Entangled Med collision ships work themselves free
  • Lloyd's moves to protect marine claims payments post-Brexit
  • Off-spec bunkers behind FOBAS alert in South Korea
  • MCC Transport former boss moves to WSC

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE set to operate joint feeder services round the world
  • Early AE2/Swan return would add to the pressure on Asia-Europe carriers
  • Market Insight: CEVA and CMA CGM - vertical consolidation the next step?
  • Dnata to build major cargo handling facility at Heathrow, as Hactl goes solar in HK
  • US threatens to act over China's online cost advantage on postal fees
  • Is apparel manufacturing coming home?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • VIDEO: Containership and RO/RO finally separate after T-bone collision
  • Algoma Central pulls plug on Croatian shipbuilding orders
  • Safety bulletin highlights dangers of CO2 leakages
  • South Korean owner orders LNG fueled bulker duo at Hyundai Samho
  • Yangzijiang and Mitsui form new shipbuilding JV
  • Helped by EU funding, Baleària goes ahead with LNG fueling conversions
  • VIDEO: Navy approves use of 3D printed part in aircraft carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • The Interview: Albert Hoek
    The ship agency sector of the maritime industry remains highly fragmented, but the Multiport network enables smaller companies to offer...
  • Windship turns to sail for carbon reductions
    New sail-powered concept design could lead to a carbon-neutral ship with reduced fuel costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions
  • Crew care can curb costs
    Good holistic management of crew welfare and travel is vital
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Trade outlook and shipping's decaf dilemma
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Asia-US west coast spot rates at five-year high
    Spot rates on the Asia-US west coast trade surge to $2,503 per feu as rates to the US east coast...
  • Charles Taylor will combine Strike Club and Standard Club
    Strike Club will continue as a member-controlled dedicated mutual delay insurer, operating as class of Standard Club and supervised by...
  • Why is ship agency stuck in a time warp?
    The ship agency sector remains highly fragmented, with the top three only accounting for around 10% of the market, and...
  • Tariff-led rush orders may lead to cargo deficiencies
    Drewry warns cargo owners about possible slot uncertainties next year, as it expected the tariff disruption to make carriers cancel...
  • ONE and Hapag-Lloyd agree feeder tie-up
    ONE and Hapag-Lloyd have begun to pool feeder resources in Asia and will follow this with its combined European services...
  • Hellaschart expands into sale and purchase
    Greece-based brokerage has added seven new brokers to its team in the last two years and has moved into larger...
  • US plans new class of training vessels
    The new vessels will replace an 'ageing' training ship fleet, boost teaching for future sailors and stimulate the shipbuilding and repair...
  • Post-Brexit port chaos fears lead to UK motorway closure
    'I do not expect any of the contingencies that we have in place for a no-deal Brexit to be needed...
  • Canada imposes 25% tariffs on steel imports
    The tariffs will be in place for 200 days while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal determines whether final safeguards are...
  • Daily Briefing
    Why is ship agency stuck in a time warp? | Exclusive interview with Albert Hoek | Viewpoint: Building resilience |...
  • Yangzijiang and Mitsui E&S sign agreement to build LNG vessels
    The partnership will enhance Yangzijiang's competitiveness and preserve the dominant position for Chinese shipbuilders in the ongoing consolidation of the...
  • Pacific Basin remains upbeat despite trade tensions
    Commodity trading patterns tend to shift rather than cease as a result of trade tariffs, the dry bulk operator said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Low-sulfur rule unknowns come into view
  • Eastbound trans-Pac spot rates stay firm on front-loading
  • Analysis: Don't waste US truck capacity, use it wisely
  • Chennai volume, productivity bests private, minor rivals
  • LA-LB HTA-Milestone joint chassis pool cut truck turn times

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • US officially announces RFP for training vessel
    US Maritime Administration 'likely' to choose Jones Act owner to manage newbuild contract for first of five ships.
  • Szczecin Shipyard back in black
    Polish yard paying out dividends after returning to profit following sale of Mars fund.
  • Sevan Marine becomes Magnora after LNG deal
    Company to keep Oslo listing after selling its gas businesses to Sembcorp Marine.
  • Nautilus: crews worried about criminalisation
    Seafarers tell union that threat of prosecutions could drive them from industry.
  • EU stretches Danish tonnage tax to cover OSVs
    Rig and windfarm service ships to be included in extended arrangement.
  • ONE and Hapag-Lloyd team up for feeder operations
    Japanese and German lines collaborating on intra-Asian and European trades.
  • Solstad adds 30 months to PSV charters
    Fairfield keeping Norwegian vessels for UK North Sea work.
  • H-Line orders $124m LNG capesize duo
    Korean owner finalises deal at Hyundai Samho for eco-bulker pair.
  • Christen Sveaas lines up $24m bond tap
    Kistefos could bring value of 2021 issue to NOK 1bn.
  • Ro-pax extracted from hull of CSL boxship
    French authorities separate vessels as fuel clean-up continues off Corsica.
  • Peter Harren to remain on CFS board
    German owner's boss says sale to Spanish partner puts feeder line in strong position for future.
  • Vadim Novinsky eyes Uljanik and 3 Maj yards
    Ukrainian tycoon inspects yards in struggling Croatian shipbuilding group.
  • US and India to resume talks over Iranian crude imports
    US special representative for Iran visiting New Delhi in bid to cut supplies from Iran.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • Small New England ports cast nets to catch the wind
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE cooperate on feeder routes
  • ITC limits imports of Toshiba memory devices
  • U.S. security raised for ships calling Iraqi ports
  • UPS My Choice will be available in 112 nations, territories
  • Panama Canal weighs in with record tonnage
  • Executive Moves: MarineTraffic and Ceres Terminals
  • Amazon Air launches twice-daily flights out of Miami
  • MOL rules remot

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2018
  • US-Asia arbitrage opportunity possible for some naphtha grades
    Surplus materials that weighed down the Asian naphtha complex might be taking a toll for participants to move parcels across regions, but arbitrage opportunities for some US suppliers to ship barrels into the Far East appear viable.
  • Fuel oil demand for generation weakens in Aug, but Saudi boost expected
    Power generation demand has fallen in the key fuel oil markets of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the year since last August, according to data from the International Energy Agency's monthly oil market report Friday, though fuel oil traders continue to eye the generation sector as a potential outlet after the implementation of the International Maritime Organization's 0.5% global marine sulfur cap in 2020.
  • Bunker operations at Novorossiisk halted by bad weather: sources
    Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been suspended due to bad weather, sources said Friday.
  • First Suezmax for WAF in Oct to load fuel oil in Rotterdam
    New Vision, a Suezmax, was heard on subjects Friday to load approximately 130,000 mt of fuel oil from the Dutch hub of Rotterdam for discharge in Lome, and will likely feed into the West African bunker market, adding to liquidity there against the backdrop of a decline in deliveries.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Australia turns to oil stock ticketing system to meet IEA's SPR requirement
    During an IEA declared global oil emergency, a ticket would give Australia the option to buy the reserved oil outright or release the oil to market by canceling the ticket.
  • S.Korea's Kogas tapping LNG markets for new term contracts
    "We are now tapping the market for new term contracts," Kogas' senior executive vice president Lim Jong-Kook said.
  • Bunker supplier Bomin set to exit Singapore market by end November
    Bomin was the 15th largest bunker fuel supplier by volume in 2017.
  • Cheniere CEO defends importance of LNG contracts and China market
    Fusco said US developers such as Cheniere must have long-term offtake agreements to satisfy bankers, investors
  • TANKERS: First Platts-linked VLCC FFA on USGC-China route traded
    The deal was cleared on Intercontinental Exchange Thursday.

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Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
SHIPPING
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
LEGISLATION
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
SAFETY & SECURITY
In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in major ports for emergencies at sea
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
PORTS
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
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
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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"
SHIPPING
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
PORTS
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
INDUSTRY
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
INDUSTRY
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
PORTS
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
COMPANIES
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
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