BRIEFS

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01 July 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 17, 2018

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Yang Ming enters into charter agreements for 10 newbuilds Maersk to hike North America-Far East rate US$80/TEU, $100/FEU 2M to drop an Asia-Europe loop as rates sink and capacity rises Global spending on newbuilds tops US$10 billion in first half of 2018 Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz if Iranian boycott bites Contship Italia doubles Milan-Zurich intermodal rail services ICTSI declared preferred bidder to run container terminal in Sudan BIFA luke warm on May's Brexit white paper, calls it 'untested' ICTSI upgrades Manila box shop with Navis terminal software New US demands now advance air cargo screening mandatory Vienna Airport posts 2.7pc more cargo in June, passengers up 7.9pc Air cargo forward price curves help to manage to volatile rates List of freighter transactions from mid-June through mid-July

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JULY 16, 2018
APL adds port calls to West Asia Express service Authorities constantly monitoring salvage efforts of SSL Kolkata Cargo Tracking Note system effective in Ghana Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding announces readiness of its first set of labs in Visakhapatnam Container equipment rental rates remain weak despite rise in box prices, says report Container volume at Antwerp port continues to rise Côte d'Ivoire implements Verification of Conformity Program for all imports MOL pledges support for communities devastated by heavy rain in western Japan SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates flat Spice export in last fiscal notches 8 pc increase y-o-y New vehicles can now be imported through Visakhapatnam Port Revised instructions for stuffing and sealing of refrigerated containers Bhavani Group diversifies into new business vertical FIEO President lauds June exports growth but expresses concern on rising trade deficit IFFCO launches "IFFCO iMandi App" aimed at rural digital revolution India becomes Vice-Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organization

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JULY 16, 2018
Bumpy ride for Indonesia's maritime highway JR Shipping feeder fleet seized by debt investor Crew training vital for safe sailing of LNG-fuelled ships Shipbuilder Sungdong to lose two-thirds of workers Ten missing after cargo ship and chemical tanker collide off Shanghai Singapore revokes another bunker craft operator licence HMM may choose scrubbers for newbuildings Heung-A Shipping offloads more ships

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JULY 16, 2018
Customers search for capacity with the future of cargo at Etihad in the air Boeing's 777 the freighter of choice as orders are unveiled at Farnborough Threat to container charter market as carriers drift towards heavy losses Antonov reaps the benefits of US routes as revenue and growth soar Susanne Oud joins BIFA board of directors Maersk Line diverts two services to Liverpool from delay-hit Felixstowe

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JULY 16, 2018
Lockheed Martin gets $450.7 million in FMS funding for MMSC Van Oord to buy Vroon offshore wind installation subsidiary Dakota Creek wins Navy tug contract worth potential $84.5 million Bisso Offshore orders two tugs at Eastern Shipbuilding Tidewater and GulfMark Offshore to combine CVN 78 returns to Newport News Shipbuilding for yearlong PSA/SRA

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JULY 16, 2018
South Korean shipbuilders want plate prices put on hold Rising raw material costs pushing up steel plate prices, Korean steelmaker says Vale on track to meet iron ore output target Capesize market had called for a boost to iron ore volumes from Brazil in the second half in order to... Tidewater agrees $1.25bn merger with GulfMark The combined company will have the industry's largest fleet and the broadest global operating footprint in the OSV sector Djibouti defends legality of trade zone after DP World threat Djibouti launched the first phase of its $3.5bn Chinese-built International Free Trade Zone last week Vroon plans further disposal after restructuring Move follows transfer of 30 feeders EU and China pledge environmental co-operation in the IMO The two sides proclaim closer ties in the IMO and the deployment of "domestic measures" IMO warned on safety concerns linked to sulphur limit Greek shipowners say new rules on switching fuel must not endanger ships and crews 'Crisis-proof' feedership platform reports $94m wipeout Development testimony to ongoing difficulties of Dutch KG system equivalent VLGC earnings at highest level since early 2016 TCE of VLGCs have risen above $21,000 per day with further upside in the US Gulf expected Star Bulk starts trading on Oslo exchange US-listed dry bulk owner Star Bulk has met all Oslo exchange listing requirements Wanted: freelance writers Writers with proven experience in shipping, logistics or world trade sought for world's longest continuously running maritime publication Capesize set for splurge in the second half of the year Using July 2018 rates as a base, capesize spot rates could touch $45,000 per day at their seasonal peak, Arctic... Daily Briefing Ocean Yield to maintain rapid pace of expansion \| The power of externalities \| The Lloyd's List Podcast \| Technological... Dorian founding shareholder Seacor backs BW merger offer UPDATE: BW LPG plans to nominate three independent directors to Dorian's board in the coming election

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JULY 16, 2018
US shippers seek capacity with JB Hunt intermodal, dedicated truck Electronic lock rule sparks Chittagong shipper, political protests Shipper interest in Mediterranean rises on North Europe routing delays JNPT pushes for uniform rail and road free storage times JOC Chassis Explainer: Shipping industry seeks solutions Deadly container ship fires finally spurring carrier action

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JULY 16, 2018
US Coast Guard begins hearing on ATB blast Safety hearing will investigate circumstances surrounding the explosion off the Texas Coast. Genco's equity raise receives praise Analyst calls $116m haul the "first successful, large equity raise" in years after Eagle Bulk raises $185m in 2017. Vale's growth set to fillip capesize rates Brazilian mining giant records impressive Q2 numbers, targeting material ramp up in the second half of 2018. US-China trade war good for drybulk shipping Ongoing tariff tussle may increase tonne-mile demand as China looks to South America for soybeans, according to an analyst. Diana Shipping pays off $130m loan Athens-based bulker owner uses new BNP Paribas credit facility to erase debt maturing in 2020. Fire hits VLCC at Gadani demolition yard All 20 people on board the tanker when the incident occurred have now been rescued. BW LPG starts proxy fight for Dorian board UPDATE: Dorian tells shareholders to stand fast as director nominees signal new phase in takeover attempt. Cochin Shipyard wins deal for 10 ro-paxes India's Cochin Shipyard has signed up to build 10 ro-ro and ro-pax vessels for the Inland Waterways Authority of India. The deal is worth INR 1.02bn ($14.87m). The contract also involves design. Delivery will be within the next 18 months. UK Club issues warning over STS hoses after spill Insurer says crews should inspect equipment following tanker incident. Tidewater and GulfMark merging to create 270-vessel fleet Restructured US owners see "significant" savings and "superior" growth prospects from $1.25bn deal in recovering sector. AM Nomikos picks up supramax in first S&P move of the year Athens-based owner has bought four supramaxes in past 18 months Euronav shares tick up following upgrade Rise comes despite continued difficulty in the VLCC spot market. Tanker engine room flooded off Turkey Tug had to pump water from Ditas Deniz vessel after incident in Aegean. Jinhui ships out veteran supramax Sale comes amid expectation for continued volatility in the dry cargo market. NOC shuts down Sharara after workers kidnapped Two staff released but two remain captives of armed Libyan raiders. Court orders Xylas family's Pyrsos to pay HSBC bulker debts UK judge backs claims against Katerina Xylas following defaults in tough markets. Kreuz Subsea completes executive line-up Alstom man Thomas Liew joins Singapore OSV owner as CFO. VLGC rates hit highest level since early 2016 Morgan Stanley says asset prices for the ships are also on the rise. Star Bulk starts trading on Oslo Stock Exchange Petros Pappas-led shipowner makes move after closing Songa Bulk transaction. Magseis wins northern European contract Norwegian seismic vessel operator Magseis has entered into a service agreement in northern Europe. It will use its proprietary MASS nodes and modular handling system for seismic data and navigation support. The contract starts imminently and will last for about three months. Magseis CEO Per Christian Grytnes said: "With this award, Magseis will expand into three parallel full-scale operations; 10 crew missing after clash sinks cargoship Search on for seafarers from Shun Qiang 2 near Shanghai. Hyundai Mipo lands US tanker order Korean yard announces $74m deal to build two vessels in 2019. Vroon sells MPI Offshore to Van Oord Dutch owner exits windfarm vessel sector with second asset disposal. Singapore stomps on errant bunker tanker player Pegasus Maritime sees operating licence suspended over severe breaches of terms and conditions. Saeed buys into Atlantic Navigation Singapore-listed offshore player to raise $26m through a share subscription agreement with low key investor.

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JULY 16, 2018
Executive Moves: BIFA, Oakland, TIACA, VARGO Cestra "Ces" Butner has been elected president of the Port of Oakland's Board of Port Commissioners. Lars Magnusson is joining The International Air Cargo Association's Shippers Advisory Committee. Susanne Oud has taken a seat on the British International Freight Association Board of Directors. And VARGO has hired Brian Pulfer. J.B. Hunt surpasses analyst expectations in Q2 J.B. Hunt's net earnings soared 55 percent year-over-year during the second quarter of 2018 to $151.7 million amid higher freight rates and strong demand. Falsifying broker application nets prison sentence An Iowa man has been sentenced to two years in prison for providing false information when he applied for motor carrier and broker authority. WLS: Capacity rises on Asia-Europe, transpacific trades The Asia-Europe and transpacific trades saw increases in allocated capacity between the first and second quarters of 2018, despite a drop on the transatlantic trade, according to data from BlueWater Reporting's quarterly World Liner Supply report. Spot container rates steady Container freight rates held relatively steady last week in the lead-up to the summer peak season, according to two of the primary spot rate indices. U.S. files disputes against metal duty retaliators The United States on Monday launched World Trade Organization disputes against Canada, Mexico, the EU, Turkey and China over recent retaliatory tariffs the countries imposed against generally global U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed by the U.S. in recent months, according to an announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Containership charter rates may have peaked A rapid rise in the cost of chartering containerships is "probably over" but is expected "to remain close to their current levels over the remainder of the year," according to the London-based consulting firm Drewry. Trump's stance on post-Brexit trade deal unclear President Donald Trump gave mixed messages during a trip to the United Kingdom last week about whether the United States would seek to sign a free trade agreement with the nation once Brexit takes place. Amerijet will provide 'transparent' fuel surcharges Miami-based cargo airline Amerijet International will transition its fuel surcharge calculation methodology to an indexed model, which it says will more accurately follow the fuel markets.

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JULY 16, 2018
Political thaw could see Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone oil fields reopen by year-end: sources Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are making headway toward a political agreement on restarting two shuttered oil fields in the Partitioned Neutral Zone as soon as December, according to sources familiar with the deliberations. EU moves closer to Iran sanctions block EU foreign ministers have backed draft rules intended to protect EU companies dealing with Iran from US sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities, taking them a step further toward becoming binding. Crude tumbles as Trump, Putin seek to regulate market ICE September Brent crude led the oil complex sharply lower Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country and the US will work together to regulate international oil markets. China launches new bunker fuel contract China opened its bunker fuel oil futures market to international investors Monday with the launch of the 380 CST contract, a move further underscoring Beijing's greater flexibility in embracing foreign participation on its commodity exchanges. Singapore's MPA revokes Pegasus Maritime's bunker craft operator license With effect from July 16, Pegasus will not be allowed to operate as a bunker craft operator in the Port of Singapore. TRADER NOTE: Crude oil trader Tina Kuang joins Strong Petroleum Kuang has worked for 10 years at the Norwegian state-owned company, previously known as Statoil. Physical commodity trading braces for blockchain disruption Technologies like blockchain introduce a level of standardization and transparency that threaten to make role of traders redundant. Low sulfur blended fuels likely main bunker option come 2020: Parker Kittiwake "We expect the majority will endeavor to comply and only a small percentage will practice to deceive," Rumbol said. OPEC/non-OPEC committee to meet, with Iran, Saudi Arabia still at odds over quotas Any increase in production more than the quotas is a violation of the current agreement as long as it is not approved by the OPEC conference, Kazempour said.

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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

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%

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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