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BRIEFS
October 16, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Japan's Ocean Network Express feeders join Hapag-Lloyd's
  • Port of New Orleans plays host to largest box ship call
  • Retail imports remain strong after latest round of tariffs: report
  • DSV fails to acquire CEVA for US$1.54b
  • Long Beach meeting of truckers conditions warns retailers of their liability
  • DHL to accept cash on delivery for cross border e-commerce
  • ClassNK urges ballast water treatment installation sooner, not later
  • Revised Buenos Aires port concession may lead to less competition
  • Hactl goes green installing solar panels at HKIA terminal facility
  • Emirates gets approval for air freight codeshare with Alaskan Airlines
  • Turkish Cargo flies big cats from Prague to Istanbul

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • Better connectivity expected to boost India-Bangladesh trade
  • CMA CGM plans to unlock CEVA's potential; considering increasing its shareholding
  • DP World starts development work for Berbera port in Somaliland
  • MSC announces new freight rail service connecting Spain
  • MSC increasingly introducing smart container solutions
  • OOCL introduces new China-US Gulf direct services
  • PIL stops Iran operations
  • Rotterdam Port Authority creating new space for polymer storage
  • SCFI rates mixed
  • Surge in export demand for cotton yarn over past few months brings major respite for domestic spinners
  • E. Ramesh Kumar set to take charge as Chairman of Mormugao Port Trust
  • High-level Iranian delegation visits JNPT
  • KICT achieves impressive cargo handling performance
  • V.O.C. Port celebrates speedy sanction of IGST refunds to exporters & successful implementation of Containerised Digital Exchange (CODEX)
  • Allcargo Logistics to establish logistics parks
  • Govt formulating policy for integrated development of multimodal logistics parks

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Canada ready for action
  • Key rail contract signed in Australia
  • 45% less emissions compared to 1990
  • UPS service expanded to another 96 countries
  • WCA banking on pharmaceuticals GDP training
  • Contship Italia investing in Gioia Tauro terminal
  • Vital equipment flown to Indonesia
  • First TIR transport from Pakistan to Afghanistan
  • COO for Marine Traffic
  • New offices in Frankfurt and Prague
  • Blessing of the Carribean
  • ABC flies 40 luxury cars to APEC forum
  • A quarter century for Evola
  • New signalling station for port railway in Basel
  • Gramercy Europe MBO completed
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Panama Canal success story continues
  • Closure of the 'Swiss Amazon' not to affect drone partners

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd LNG conversion could blaze a trail
  • Pollution caused by Mediterranean collision almost completely recovered
  • P&I club looks to offshore risk
  • H-Line books LNG-fuelled Capesizes
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE launch feedering alliance
  • Stake in Adani Australia's coal terminal for sale
  • KOBC and KDB plan USD710 million investment in HMM
  • Shipbuilding crisis requires structural response, says South Korean premier
  • Crew abduction still a threat despite low figures - ReCAAP ISC
  • Santoku Senpaku orders two Kamsarmaxes from NACKS

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • OOCL announces bunker recovery surcharge to cover IMO 2020 compliance
  • China-US trade war could be the founder of a feast for intra-Asia box traffic
  • Forwarders hit back at 'shipping monopoly' and 'no limit' box detention fees
  • Co-op: fair pay for supply chain workers 'could be the next plastics'
  • MSC opts for Traxens technology to create 50,000 'smart' containers
  • End-of-year decisions for shippers
  • HNA in advanced talks to sell Swissport to Brookfield

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers will fit scrubbers to Kamsarmax and Ultramax vessels
  • BHP aims to use drones to boost safety and efficiency of ship operations
  • Rolls-Royce and Intel collaborate on intelligent ship development
  • OOCL to meet IMO cap with low sulfur fuel, pass cost to customers
  • Sara Fuentes joins Transportation Institute as VP Government Affairs
  • Chartwell Marine develops CTV aimed at U.S. offshore wind market
  • Ponant chooses Wärtsilä LNG solutions for ice class expedition ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • German shipping woes make borrowing harder, Greek owner says
    John Lyras launches strong defence of proprietary shipping companies and argues European financiers now have little understanding of how to...
  • Shipping must focus on the value of investment rather than cost
    A Lloyd's List Round table discussion exploring the total cost of vessel operations concluded that less emphasis should be placed...
  • Vale produces record 105m tonnes of iron ore in third quarter
    Capesize earnings are rising once again on the back of increased shipments of iron from the key markets of Brazil...
  • MOL launches vessel data collection to boost performance
    The container carrier is partnering with Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Weathernews to develop condition based maintenance applications
  • Piracy and sea crime in Asia hit a 10-year low
    Number of actual incidents drops to 50 between January and September but total number of incidents, including attempts, climbs to...
  • Box carrier capacity cuts driving spot rate rises
    Carriers blank record number of sailings on transpacific trade lane in third quarter in effort to keep spot rates afloat
  • MSI expects upside to tanker markets
    Shipping consultancy Maritime Strategies International expects an average of $31,700 per day in the spot market in December for very...
  • Singapore MPA appoints new chief executive
    Quah Ley Hoon will replace Andrew Tan beginning in January
  • Cyprus Sea Lines linked to two NYK boxships
    Containership deal breaks pattern of string of tanker acquisitions, but Andreas Hadjiyiannis-led group is said to be eyeing further opportunities...
  • Mortensen quits BW LPG's board
    Mr Mortensen has also ceased to be a member of the remuneration committee
  • Panama Canal expansion starts to pay dividends
    The Panama Canal closed the year with record tonnage levels of 442.1 Panama Canal tonnes, according to the ACP
  • Daily Briefing
    Tariff-led rush orders may lead to cargo deficiencies | ONE and Hapag-Lloyd agree feeder tie-up | Lloyd's List Podcast: Trade...
  • More large tanker scrappings ahead, says VesselsValue
    The number of vessels with S&P value equal to scrap value is starting to rise again, suggesting more may be...
  • MSC to equip up to 50,000 boxes with trackers
    MSC's Diego Aponte says real-time tracking of a container's location and condition is the future for shipping
  • H-Line orders two gas-fuelled capesizes at Hyundai Samho
    Vessels will start the service between South Korea and Australia from the first half of 2021
  • OOCL to introduce bunker recovery charge
    Extra cost is expected to be well over $500m based on projected price differential for compliant fuel
  • US and Canada urged to update ocean shipping competition rules
    With the US under pressure to update the way it regulates container lines, Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye will be...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • NY-NJ PNCT's new gates halve reefer turn times
  • LA-LB PierPass flat fee kicks in next month, barring FMC action
  • Analysis: US truck driver scarcity to persist but ease
  • Bangladesh's India port external trade ban to continue
  • Tariffs deliver another blow to falling US recyclable exports
  • MSC pact with Traxens to boost 'smart' container fleet
  • Port Panama City picking up the pieces after Hurricane Michael

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • Rolls-Royce pushes ahead with developing unmanned cargo ships
    Autonomous global shipping system will use Intel chips.
  • Samsung Heavy pivots from offshore to high value commercial ships
    South Korean shipbuilder leaves a dry and floating dock empty as it shies away from offshore sector
  • Baltic Exchange escrow service goes live
    New scheme aims to provide safeguards for S&P cash through Singapore bank.
  • Ex-captain joins Haynes and Boone as partner
    Mark Johnson leaves Reed Smith for expanding international firm.
  • CMES bags $8m scrapping subsidies
    Chinese state carrier receives government handouts for scrapping vessels, which are expected to support its bottom line this year.
  • European yards ride wave of cruiseship orders boom
    Smaller builders share benefits of surging demand but face plenty of challenges adapting to new markets.
  • UK P&I Club moves into OSV cover
    Insurer providing offshore owners with liability and loss packages.
  • Ro-pax crash crew: "There was a little problem"
    VIDEO: Seafarers whose vessel crashed into anchored boxship post defiant message.
  • Stephenson Harwood poaches Ince insurance chief
    Law firm appoints Joe O'Keeffe as a new partner in London.
  • Boxship charter and freight rate divergence holds lesson for PCTCs
    Operators are pushing hard to improve freight rates but the relationship to time charter earnings remains critical, says Maritime Strategies International research director Niklas Carlen
  • Meriaura snaps up Shipcom pair
    Finnish owner expanding fleet again with German raid.
  • LNG charter rates go up another gear
    Flex LNG fixture sets steamy tone and tongues wagging.
  • Strike Club to join Standard Club stable
    Manager Charles Taylor integrates marine delay insurer, which can now benefit from $460m in free reserves.
  • Ex-Maersk Line man Gokcen joins Maersk Tankers board
    Danish owner brings in expertise of boxship giant's former digital chief.
  • Mortensen quits BW LPG board
    Former group CEO resigns another directorship as part of exit.
  • Dof Subsea brings in Riise as CCO
    Former Ocean Installer and Subsea 7 exec focusing on growth at Norwegian OSV owner.
  • Turkish cargo ship sinks in Black Sea, crew saved
    Martinos tanker evacuates six Azeri, two Turkish seafarers.
  • Klaveness debuts combi carrier spin-off on OTC exchange
    Norwegian company worth $208m after private placement of shares.
  • Two critical after Gadani tanker fire
    Seven workers suffer burns after blaze on tanker at Pakistan breaking yard.
  • VIDEO: CMA CGM newbuilding crashes into dock
    French vessel goes head-on into the side at JNPT in India.
  • Samsung adds second LNG carrier in October
    Oceania-based owner paying $185m for 174,000-cbm gas vessel as prices rise.
  • German lenders have halved exposure to shipping
    Moody's says exposure to the shipping industry no longer presents a significant tail risk.
  • Algoma and Wellard ships cancelled at Uljanik
    Bulker cancellation has left 3 Maj with an empty orderbook, while sister yard tears up livestock carrier deal.
  • OOCL opts for LSFO to meet IMO 2020 regulations
    Customers set to pick up additional $500m cost of higher spec bunkers, says Hong Kong owner.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • China-U.S. trade holding strong despite tariffs
  • Commentary: Impacts on transportation intermediaries
  • 'PierPass 2.0' expected to get rolling in mid-November
  • ITC investigating likely USMCA economic effects
  • MSC to equip 50,000 containers with tracking devices
  • USTR hearing to review countries' GSP eligibility
  • Panama City could reopen to general cargo this week
  • FMC considers 11 OTI license applications
  • Report on U.S.-China trade relations set for release

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2018
  • Any US sanctions against Saudis likely to target individuals, not oil
  • Saudi rift could bolster US oil, but energy dominance claims overstated: analysts
  • Oil industry looks to new tech to keep US shale boom alive
  • Japan's Aug bonded bunker fuel oil sales rise 8% from Jul to 2.55 mil barrels
    On a year-on-year basis, marine diesel oil sales for August was down slightly at 0.2%.
  • ANALYSIS: China's independent refiners' crude imports to hike to 9 million mt in Oct
    The modest inflow in September is unlikely to be enough to cover strong refining demand in September and October, an analyst said.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Sep bunker fuel sales fall 5% on year to 4.11 million mt
    Sales were, however, 3.8% higher on the month.
  • Asian sweet crude market activity to pick up as tenders, loading programs finalize
    Lower premiums were seen for Far East Russian grades due to cooling demand from Chinese independent refiners.
  • Asian residue market remains supported in mid-October amid supply tightness
    "Prompt supply is tight," a trader based in Singapore said.
  • Piracy related incidents rise 3% on year in Asia during Jan-Sep: ReCAAP
    Of the 64 incidents recorded during January-September, three were incidents of piracy and 61 those of armed robbery against ships.
  • HK's OOCL plans transition to LSFO across entire fleet ahead of IMO 2020
    OOCL also planning a new mechanism for bunker charges as costs soar due to IMO 2020 rule.
  • Saudi threatens to respond after Trump's Khashoggi warning
    The kingdom also affirms that if it receives any action, it will respond with greater action, SPA reported.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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