BRIEFS

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02 July 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2018

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Long Beach creeps up on LA as LB rises 10.8pc vs LA's 1.3pc dip Pearl River Delta lags in Cosco Shipping Ports' April statistics SeaIntel sees blanked A-E sailings as peak season begins Haiphong container terminal can now dock 14,000-TEUers Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding files for bankruptcy Port of Virginia April volume drops 2.6pc to 219,281 TEU Delays in inland moves negate European automation gains CEVA profit soars 18pc to US$66 million, sales up 12pc US futures markets brighten on hopes of US-China trade thaw Bangladesh to build 126 kilometres railway to India Ethical financiers withdraw funds from beach scrappers Hong Kong's cargo up 4.8pc in April to 426,000 tonnes India moves to prepare air cargo terminal security plan Dnata profit up 8.3pc to US$353 million as sales rise 7pc

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MAY 16, 2018
APL again recognised as 'Best Shipping Line in the Trans-Pacific' Britannia P&I Club's annual loss prevention seminar held in Mumbai Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations, 2018 Exports increase in dollar & INR terms in April 2018 'Standard Operating Procedure' to be followed for Export and Import at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT), JNCH PSA wins two awards at AFLAS Cabinet approves development of 'Freight Village' in Haryana Snowman Logistics highlights profitable quarter Two more states adopt e-Way Bill system for intra-state movement of goods India asks Iran to accept rupee payment Rise in global protectionism seen leading to higher interest rates

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EU supporting intermodal transport in Czechia Europa setting ambitious targets Nautilus puts Trescastro in the lead Duisburg's startup platform increasingly popular Silk Way West links up Baku and Belgium 48 HGV loads of dairy products per day 20 candles for Sovereign Yang Ming witnesses weak Q1 Qatar Cargo and EFL intensify relations Expanding on many fronts DHL introduces My Supply Chain More Chinese goods flowing through Valenciaport New China train en route to Iran WTO report on EU compliance in Airbus dispute Norway and Finland beat Sweden Kukla restructuring in Italy

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MAY 16, 2018
CMA CGM aims to become shipping's 'digital leader' Insurers need a catastrophe-free 2018, underwriter warns Caution expected to give way to optimism on krone shipping bond market Bob Sanguinetti named new UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Sinokor goes big on dry bulk with Newcastlemax orders IMO debates need to modernise regulatory process Sembmarine announces departure of COO, Ong Poh Kwee Logistics acquisitions push up COSCO Shipping International profits Borr Drilling expands further with five Keppel resale rigs As tanker rates slump, VLCC newbuilding orders mount Weak OSV market erodes TTA profit HMM makes incentive payments to boost morale

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MAY 16, 2018
MSC first carrier to withdraw Iran services as US gets set to reimpose sanctions Cargo hit by customs delays as Brazil officials stage new walk-out Booming Chengdu attracts major logistics players DHL and Lufthansa Wave of new ULCV capacity will put more pressure on Asia-Europe trades Market Insight: The potential for another Hanjin is still there, right? Europe's smaller cargo airports scramble to grab China trade from major gateways Boost in exports from California ports stems from trade unease Gino Niella joins business development team at FCS Oceans GPA's Bob Sanguinetti to be new UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Kim Overman becomes Uniserve's first group chief operating officer

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MAY 16, 2018
Newsport News Shipbuilding authenticates keel of SSN 794 Conrad reports first quarter results WSF's hybrid electric ferry conversion draws international attention Havyard christens first battery powered ferry with Autocross solution Hydrex carries out more underwater propeller cone fin installations Van Oord orders LNG fueled hopper dredge duo at Singmarine Container shipping giant stops taking bookings for Iran Coast Guard Sector NY responds to collision

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MAY 16, 2018
Collaboration is necessary for IMO to address challenges of the next decade Shipping stakeholders foresee an important role for the IMO in preparing for transformation Iran sanctions effectively back already, P&I specialist warns North Group's Mike Salthouse warns against reliance on grace period IMO forum shines a light on a growing divide within the UN agency A split is opening up owing to the rush towards digitalisation, which assumes all countries can afford it and that... Box freight rates could rise by 30% on low-sulphur requirements Following the introduction of the IMO's 0.5% sulphur cap in January 2020, the LNG option is looking like the most... Contargo to serve fewer terminals at Rotterdam and Antwerp because of congestion Intermodal operator seeks to limit impact of congestion issues on its barge services at Rotterdam and Antwerp by restricting its service to individual seaport... MSC halts Iran services as sanctions start to bite Container line calls a halt to new bookings from Iran but confirms limited services during wind-down period NDRC gives approval for OOIL acquisition The last pre-condition yet to be met is the go-ahead from China's Ministry of Commerce HNA refund guarantee revives Sinokor-Jinhai newbuild deal The 20-newcastlemax deal consists of four firm ships and 16 optional units agreed in a letter of intent in early... V.Ships hires Kayser for management role Franck Kayser, formerly of CMA CGM, Nile Dutch and Maersk, has been appointed regional director of the ship management group DSME stays in the black as operations stabilise Seoul-listed shipbuilder benefits from lower labour costs because of restructuring Viewpoint: Customs partnership has border appeal Proposal would mean freight is not subject to new customs controls at those ports dealing with EU traffic Fears grow for Yang Ming and HMM as carrier consolidation reaches 'end game' Entering the group of super carriers is a 'tall order', SeaIntel chief executive says Iran and China disagree over cause of Sanchi disaster, report shows A final report has been delivered to London while disagreement on the incident cause remains, said China's Ministry of Transport Sanguinetti named as UK Chamber of Shipping's new chief executive Remit is likely to include the advent of new revenue-generating lines of business and expanding the chamber's core training and... EU to unveil proposal for port reporting harmonisation The Commission's suggestion is expected on May 17 and would be subject to the approval of the European Parliament and... Statoil ordered to pay for COSL rig cancellation Statoil was reported to pay more than $490m to COSL for its termination of the rig service ITF puts smaller tug crew and safety concerns at Panama Canal under spotlight The canal authority has launched investigations into 22 tug captains in what it calls a labour dispute HMM stays in the red amid weak rates and higher fuel price South Korean carrier forecasts an increase in cargo volumes as it enters the traditional high season in the second and... Navios Holdings plans to buy chartered-in vessels Greek player posts better first quarter results on higher bulker earnings and a new terminal

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MAY 16, 2018
Class B is new 'A' in tight LA-LB warehousing market CSX to end domestic intermodal service to Detroit Blockchain theory's path to reality in shipping beset by details and distrust Fuel, truck costs lift trans-Pac annual service contracts Convoy opens door for small truckers to drop and hook JNPT eyes slashing rail cargo free time to reduce dwell time

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MAY 16, 2018
Morgan Stanley: IMO 2020 to bring $90 oil Investment bank sees sharp increase in demand, and prices, as shipping moves to low-sulphur fuel. Hudson Shipping seeks $1.3m in demurrage Illinois bulker operator is suing Dubai-based Phoenix Global for 70 days of delays involving a shipment of bulk wheat from Russia to Bangladesh. ITF calls out Panama Canal tug operations Leading maritime union says it wants to Authority to 'engage in constructive dialogue' on safety. AVIC's profit grows in first quarter Singapore-listed shipbuilding group sees major revenue boost in project financing, ship-design and shipbuilding segments. Hunter to tap $65m in private stock offer Newly launched VLCC venture seeks first funds as part of newbuilding programme for seven tankers. Corpetrolsa orders three Damen tugs Transaction represents Ecuadorian tanker owner's first purchase of tugboats. Saverys family firm CMB tipped for aframax tanker order Deal with shipyard in the Philippines would be first independent crude venture for family in many years. Ocean Yield adds bond purse to cash from equity raise Oslo-listed shipowner taps debt capital markets to boost war-chest. Shell fixes Siem PSV until 2025 Major decides to keep dual-fuel Siem Pride for the long-term. Nordic American Tankers widens loss UPDATE: Evercore ISI analyst Jonathan Chappell raises earnings forecast while maintaining underperform rating. Navios Maritime Containers sets course for US stock listing Papers filed with US regulators as swap from Oslo to New York takes shape. Director steps up to lead Oceanteam Board member Diederik Legger to be interim CEO of restructuring OSV owner. Ince: bulker was hit by missile off Yemen Turkish owner says Russian wheat cargo undamaged by attack. Van Oord orders dredger double Dutch owner has option for third TSHD at Keppel in Singapore. UK Chamber brings in Sanguinetti as CEO Gibraltar Port Authority boss replacing Guy Platten. Borr Drilling banks $350m as growth phase nears end Convertible bond raise closes quickly as Troim-backed vehicle funds five more rigs. Evergreen profit shrinks in costly quarter Gap between revenue and operating expenses narrows for Taiwanese line. Statoil changes name, inks deals with Dof, Akastor Norwegian major becomes Equinor as it signs up OSV companies. Caspian Sea tanker trade tipped for growth Bigger ships likely as pipeline flow increases, Caspian Shipping says. Gener8 investors set to vote on Euronav deal Euronav says it is currently only 3% short of getting $504m takeover through. ASL Marine trims losses in third quarter Cost cutting helps to stem the red ink at Singapore-listed offshore vessel shipyard group. OCP vows to keep shipping Western Saharan cargoes Moroccan producer believes NM Cherry Blossom phosphate seizure was "isolated event." Danko Koncar closing in on Arctech yard Croatian tycoon aiming to seal another takeover in shipbuilding sector. High-Q enters VLCC into Navig8 pool Tanker jointly owned by Wah Kwong and Teekay has just come off long-term Cosco charter. DSME sees first quarter profit dip on forex losses South Korean shipbuilder helped by restructuring efforts and sale of four drillships. Keppel confirms jack-up sales to Borr Drilling Tor Olaf Troim-backed vehicle to pay about $745m for former Transocean ordered rigs.

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MAY 16, 2018
DSV Air & Sea Panama opens for business DSV opened the doors of its new office in Panama on Wednesday. "It is a strategic decision to move into Panama. Many of our customers use ... Maersk doubling fees for canceled, rolled cargo Maersk Lines said it is increasing both the fee charged shippers that book outbound cargo from China on its online portal ship.maerskline.c... Industry Insider: Seeing the future of logistics Although "image analytics" may sound like yet another intimidating technological buzzword, the term has been around since the 1940s, first ... Lawmakers push for foreign investment reform Trump administration officials continued to push legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) on Tuesday a... Massport seeks gantry crane buyer The Massachussetts Port Authority is soliciting interest from the private sector to purchase three Neopanamax container cranes to be used a... Judge strikes down Oakland coal ban A federal judge on Tuesday invalidated an effort by Oakland, Calif., to prevent the export of coal through a planned new bulk materials ter... U.S.-EU aircraft dogfight ending? A nearly 12-year dogfight between the United States and the European Union over alleged government subsidies for their respective aircraft ... Mount Vernon shipments drive Indiana ports record The Ports of Indiana report setting a record for first-quarter shipments, handling 3.2 million tons at all three ports in Q1. The Port of ... Commerce, Science and Transportation markup set The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold an executive session at 10 a.m. Tuesday to consider the followi...

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MAY 16, 2018
Shipowners spooked by US sanctions could hurt flows of Iranian crude to Europe European refiners are already experiencing difficulties in shipping Iranian crude ConocoPhillips takes 'slow approach' to Permian development: CEO ConocoPhillips for now is taking a slow approach to development of unconventional oil and gas in the booming but complex Permian Basin Record-high US crude exports pull stocks lower US crude exports jumped by 689,000 b/d last week to 2.566 million b/d, a record high ICE Brent/WTI spread at multi-year high as US output rises The ICE Brent/WTI spread increased Wednesday to its widest level since April 2015 Fuel oil demand saw Q1 pick-up in Iraq, dips in Egypt, Pakistan: IEA The Iraqi power generation sector's demand for fuel oil rose in the first quarter while Egypt and Pakistan saw lower use Bunker traders brace for possible disruption from weather at Shanghai North Asian bunker fuel traders are bracing themselves for possible disruption to bunkering First Suezmax vessels booked to take HSFO east from Rotterdam for May, June The first Suezmax vessels for May and June were heard by shipping sources on subjects late Tuesday to load high sulfur fuel oil from Rotterdam for discharge in Singapore Lack of cutter stocks eats into European RMG 380 CST reserves: traders Fuel oil traders have pinned a marginally tighter market for popular bunker fuel grade RMG 380 CST in Europe External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A

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INSTITUTIONS

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

Brussels

Call for papers by July 28th

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Tokyo

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CUSTOMS

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

Brussels

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

CUSTOMS

EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona

ENVIRONMENT

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

Rome

The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it

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

PORTS

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

Lisbon

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

SHIPYARDS

The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow

Copenhagen

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

LOGISTICS

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

Milan

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bern

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

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Genoa

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

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

PORTS

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

Riyadh

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

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet

Warsaw

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

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

PORTS

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

The Defense

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

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

SEAFARERS

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

Piraeus

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

INDUSTRY

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

Milan

The construction of railway lines is also planned

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

SHIPPING

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

Ismailia

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it

PORTS

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

New York

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Neuchatel

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

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Ischia

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

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

Ibiza/Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

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

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

COMPANIES

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

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

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

La Spezia/Bari

Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed

PORTS

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

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

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

Genoa

The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies

PORTS

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

Ancona

Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

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

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

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

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

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

Turku

SAILING LIST

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LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented

SHIPPING

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

Milan

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

DEFENCE

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

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

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

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INSURANCE

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

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

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

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

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

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Catania/August

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco

Rabat

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

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

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

COMPANIES

RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

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

LAW

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

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

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

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

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

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

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

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

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

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