BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 23, 2018

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CMA CGM sets FAK rates from North Europe to Asia from November Shipping majors seek ban on sulphur fuel possession without scrubbers New gates at New York/Jersey port cut turn times for reefers in half China to scale down subsidies for Europe-bound freight trains Panama Canal sees FY2018 tonnage hit record 442.1 million tons Toolkits to assess emissions from ships now available from UN's IMO EU enlists Asia in joint anti-Trump communique on trade and climate Mariners' Club holds charity night to raise money for seafarers in HK Call for Germany and Taiwan to jointly boost their logistics industries Ex-Air Canada passenger chief wins union deal as CEO for Air France-KLM Cathay ups cargo 1.7pc in September, but passengers volume slips 1pc Turkish Cargo to take up space at Istanbul airport's new mega cargo hub

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd establishes Marine Fuel Recovery mechanism ICTSI to build new berths in Manila to handle mega ships IMO rolls out ship & port toolkits to tackle maritime emissions IMX now has an enhanced service network Milaha initiates major digital transformation with Oracle Cloud MOL launches ICT-based project for safer, cleaner transport MPA & partners sign agreementsfor 3D printing facility & applications in maritime sector OOCL introduces new Asia-Latin & South America direct services Pérez y Cía acquires Caribbean Feeder Services SCFI spot rates mixed Amendment in SION A-1486 JNPT SEZ allots land to 10 successful bidders in second round New ports on JNPT's radar, says Nitin Gadkari Port of Rotterdam Authority, ABN AMRO & Samsung SDS launch container logistics blockchain pilot Air cargo industry must grow at 12.9 pc annually to achieve national aviation policy target, says study Shipping Ministry plans to undertake works worth over INR 2 trillion under the Sagarmala project in Maharashtra

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Expanded transport operation in France Ryder expands last-mile delivery network New commissioner at port of Oakland More goods by rail and inland waterway Port of Ystad awaiting EU funding Atran leases two B737-800 freighters Euroairport welcomes new president First B747F touches down in Rostock Meyer & Meyer acquires 100% of WKS Hybrid drive in the Baltic Sea on the rise Wolfsburg: expansion boosts efficiency AIT Worldwide acquires Worldfresh Express "Curiosity of the Day" Bovermann to wear two hats at once Stepping up Netherlands-Italy rail service Ports of Açu and Houston take common approach New Chengdu - Cairo connection starts today

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Box booking portal Inttra sold to E2open Dry bulk buoyed by raw materials outlook DZ Bank to sell off shipping and transport arm Owners split on sulphur cap extension Sulphur cap will squeeze reefership capacity Negligence suspected in Oldendorff vessel bridge brush AVIC in talks to sell its shipbuilding and shipping businesses Sembmarine secures Teekay contract for laid-up FPSO unit Daitoh Trading orders five chemical tankers from Fukuoka and Usuki Consolidated Marine Management orders two VLGCs at HHI ENN Energy orders China's first LNG bunkering vessel

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Container booking platform INTTRA becomes latest takeover for E2Open 'HMRC can handle post-Brexit declarations, port infrastructure is the bottleneck' Dallas/Fort Worth and ADP combine to tap rising air cargo between Asia and Latin America Schiphol Airport group eyes revamp of domestic cargo strategy Trump pulls US out of pact that discounted foreign postal deliveries World's longest sea bridge opens in China, for freight Air France ends costly pay stand-off with unions JMHC Logistics eyes accreditation for its driver training academy

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
VIDEO: Crowley christens first of two LNG fueled ConRo ships Metal Shark Alabama books towboat order Solstad Offshore in talks with lenders Armed security team repels pirate attack on Golden Ocean bulker Hurricane-hit Eastern puts employees at top of recovery priorities Sembcorp Marine wins Petrojarl Varg FPS0 life extension contract Med Marine adds sixth Schottel-propelled, RAmparts tug Scrubber-fitted bulkers may have early advantage, says MSI Maritime salvage: Bigger ships, bigger challenges Methanol promising fuel to cut CO2 emissions

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
US steps in to back experience-building phase after 2020 Data-gathering proposal by the biggest flag states and shipping associations handed huge boost as US throws its weight behind an... Scorpio Bulkers trims losses as rates increase The company posted $5.3m in adjusted net losses in 2018, compared with $40.5m in the first nine months of 2017 UK's coastguard agency raises fees The fee increases that take effect on November 13 mark the first rise in such prices to have taken place... Noble Group files recognition proceeding in US Investors voted to 'back the business and management team with significant new capital' in September IMO agrees greenhouse gas strategy to 2023 The IMO has approved a programme to develop GHG reduction measures until 2023 under a three-pronged approach UK maritime leaders join trade delegation to US UK businesses expected to attend the event include shipowners, law firms, port operators and manufacturers Pressure on lines for Asia-Europe prices to fall Drewry's World Container Index climbed last week, but gains were mostly made on transpacific lanes ENN orders LNG bunkers ship at Dalian Shipbuilding Deal comes two months after government in Beijing made a proposal to promote the use of liquefied natural gas as... J. Lauritzen hires new head for dry bulk unit Niels Josefsen, who joins from Torvald Klaveness, will start his new role on December 1 Blue Ocean Maritime delays London listing Shipping fund had been targeting $250m through the issuance of 250m shares IMO needs to prove it can be trusted over 2020, says Lim IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim acknowledges sulphur cap safety concerns but warns the challenge is consistent implementation of the rules Tariffs on soyabeans reconfigure the dry bulk shipping map Since China put a 25% import tariff into effect on US soyabeans in July, there have been sweeping changes in... US supply chain company acquires INTTRA Deal to take over online freight booker will give INTTRA's carrier and freight forwarder customers visibility of supply chain requirements Transpacific rates driven by capacity cuts rather than demand Little evidence of cargo front-loading on transpacific ahead of tariff rises, but fourth quarter could still give room for growth Coatings weigh heavier on contracts Shipowners need to question shipbuilders' choice of vessel coatings because builders will almost always pick the cheapest product that claims... Daily Briefing IMO agrees emissions measures, but balks at 2023 target \| Key questions for MEPC 73 \| Cargill aims to charter... AVIC ponders disposal of shipping-related business Company's trading and logistics business, which includes ship and mechatronics engineering operation, posted a segment loss of Yuan472.7m in the... Sembcorp Marine wins $166m FPSO contract from Teekay The project is scheduled to be completed by July 2020 Bulkers without scrubbers 'will become uncompetitive' A two-tier market will reward early adopters with higher time charter rates and asset values as cost of low sulphur... Abu Dhabi Ports partners MSC for blockchain pilot project The system was developed internally, compared to others who have pulled in major IT partners Seattle and Tacoma see progress on federal funding for dredging projects The bill authorises the design and construction to deepen Seattle's East and West Waterways, $29m in matching federal funds to...

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Mexico truck rules, port congestion boost KCS volume Inland Distribution 2018: News, intelligence, analysis Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index rises in October Low-sulfur fuel to dominate ocean container contracting Chennai port growth dampened by Maersk shift to Ennore US shippers urged to pressure Congress on tariff relief Breakbulk industry raises funds for medical cause INTTRA to be acquired by manufacturer-focused software provider

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Scorpio Bulkers narrows losses New York-listed bulker player sees higher revenue but misses Wall Street consensus amid $2m write-off in financing costs. Talk of $200,000 per day charter sweeps LNG market Brokers say huge rate agreed on a vessel as tonnage pool evaporates. Inttra signs out with sale to E2open Online bookings system developed by container lines is sold to larger supply chain network software provider. No anchor-handlers working in Norway Rates set to drop with North Sea fleet awaiting work as rig-move activity plummets. Sailors' Society honours pastor Chacko's life with vow to 'pursue his vision' The Sailors' Society's 200th anniversary celebrations continued with the annual ING wine-tasting evening, during which tributes were paid to pastor Joseph Chacko and his wife, Leena, who both died in a road accident earlier this year. Joseph was the society's regional superintendent for India and his vision - during his lifetime - was to see a seafarers' centre in every port. Sailors' Society ch Share buyout puts control of NorthCape in staff hands External investor sell-up emerges as finance house unveils profitable annual numbers 11 missing after cargoship sinks Search on off China's Liaoning province following loss of sand carrier. Owners' body calls for merger of HMM and SM Line KSA vice chairman wants Korean lines to combine to compete with European rivals. JP Morgan sells newbuilding duo in asset play deal JP Morgan is said to have made a profitable asset play in the sale of two capesize bulker newbuildings to ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer. US brokers said the bank has sold the 180,000-dwt Hull No 1460 and Hull No 1461 for nearly $49.3m each. JP Morgan lowers capesize recovery expectations The ships are set for delivery in 2019 and have already been named True Valor and True V Latsis orders VLGC duo at Hyundai Heavy Industries Greek shipowner books first newbuildings in four years. First Ichthys LNG cargo loaded and ready to roll Inpex's delayed new Australian project finally starts up Atlantic Bulk tops up ultramax fleet Greek owner tied to purchase of modern Japanese-controlled ship. Judge rejects D'Amico claim that Nikka stalled lawsuit Update: A federal judge denies Italian shipowner's ongoing request to order Primera affiliate to prove ownership of a bulker in a long-standing forward freight agreement lawsuit. Mamancochet wins payout before sanctions window slams shut UK court speeds up ruling in steel cargo theft row with insurer Aegis ahead of Trump's November deadline on Iranian deals. Marinakis linked to secondhand aframax purchase Greek tycoon said to have added to his fleet in deal which reflects firming tanker values. UK's MCA increases fees for first time in more than 10 years Coast guard agency says hike will allow for extra investment in services. Schulte denies tanker crew arrested after 'Gucci' cocaine found Venezuelan authorities hold Jose Progress as probe continues into drugs find. Torvald Klaveness dry bulk boss joins J Lauritzen Niels Josefsen comes in as chief executive of Lauritzen Bulkers. German lenders finance new Hapag cruiseship KfW and Commerzbank funding third expedition vessel at Vard. Greek golf weekend defies bad weather Cyclone Zorbas could not dampen the competitive spirit as nearly 200 shipping executives arrived in Greece for the Greek Maritime Golf weekend in the south-western Peloponnese. Thomas Miller's 'Play for Pink' proves another success Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit On the Saturday, gales battered the Costa Navarino resort, where the annual event was taking place VLGC boost from Marcus Hook faces more delays Energy Transfer reportedly expects to fully complete the construction of the Mariner East 2 system only in 2020. Wilson says premiums unlikely to rise despite mounting pressure London-based broker Wilson Europe predicts members of the International Group of Protection & Indemnity Clubs will choose to freeze premiums for next year, but it says pressure is mounting for change. Wilson Europe cautions over P&I clubs' Lloyd's exposure Setting out its forecasts in a report, the P&I broker says overall the group's underwriting performance in the past year has been poor, maske Aframax market catches fire as winter warming arrives Caribbean cargoes driving upturn with rates well above 2018 averages. NOC denies tanker terminal protest Libyan oil company says no demonstrations at Hariga despite claims from Obeidi tribe. Bourbon bags Portuguese wind farm deal French owner to install three turbines off Viana do Castelo. SK scales back VLCC and VLGC scrubber plans South Korean owner to instal EGCS on 18 tankers and LPGCs. Noble Group files Chapter 15 papers as it seeks restructuring Debt for equity swap and $800m in new financing form part of plan. Oldendorff ship bashes Japanese bridge Water cut off as Erna Oldendorff hits crossing and pipeline near Yanai City. NYK's Ninja to detect potential engine problems New software to provide early warnings from combustion chambers. Golden Ocean capesize fights off pirate attack Security team exchanges fire in sustained battle with gunmen in skiff off Somalia. BW Group seals long-term charters for two LNG newbuilds Pavilion Energy will double its LNG carrying capacity with deal for two MEGI vessels. Dalian Shipbuilding books LNG bunker tanker newbuilding Vessel will be deployed at Zhoushan International LNG terminal following delivery in mid-2020. AVIC confirms talks underway over future of yards Singapore-listed arm says discussions are on-going, but that no definitive agreements has been made.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
ShaleTech formed to expand energy sector offerings Crowley christens LNG-powered El Coqui Oakland's TraPac terminal open at night for truckers U.S., Argentina hold second trade council meeting E2open acquires INTTRA to streamline information flow IMO helping countries reduce ship, port emissions GlobalTranz's growth remains in high gear Commerce taking hard look at softwood subsidies Cold chain rules OK'd for U.S., Philippines trade

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
FUTURES 5: WTI settles in widest contango since September 2017 An afternoon increase in oil prices failed to erode the contango structure in US crude futures, and prompt-month NYMEX WTI settled at the widest discount to second-month levels since September 2017 Guyana could rub shoulders with oil producing elite Guyana is seen as the hottest spot for oil explorers, raising the question as to whether this optimism is based in reality Drilling slowdown likely in final six weeks of the year, but 2019 looks bright: Halliburton CEO Upstream operators could wind up the year's activity programs earlier than usual as they prepare for more activity next year European bunker market tightens, supply constraints may linger Tight product availability -- particularly for RMG 380 CST bunker fuel -- plagued the Northwest European bunker market last week as tightness from the high sulfur fuel oil market spilled into the bunker market Belgian Oilchart International offers clarification on industrial waste scandal Belgian bunker seller Oilchart has published a clarification on its position regarding a judicial investigation amid reports in the Belgian media that the company was linked to sales of industrial waste from Curacao as bunker fuel in Europe IMO must advance heavy fuel oil ban in Arctic shipping: Clean Arctic Alliance Discussions regarding impact assessments at MEPC 73 must support progression towards the ban, Prior said. Taiwan's CPC to suspend marine fuel oil supply at Taichung An unexpected fuel oil pipeline maintenance has resulted in the suspension of supplies. Hong Kong LSMGO hits new high ahead of Pearl River Delta's sulfur cap in Jan "Sinopec's spot offer is high, that's why prices didn't come down," a supplier said. FUTURES: Oil stable amid mild build in US rig data; supply concerns "We feel that the market is taking the supply risks too lightly at present and expect oil prices to rise in the coming weeks," Commerzbank analysts said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INSTITUTIONS

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

Brussels

Call for papers by July 28th

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Tokyo

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CUSTOMS

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

Brussels

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

CUSTOMS

EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona

ENVIRONMENT

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

Rome

The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it

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

PORTS

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

Lisbon

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

SHIPYARDS

The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow

Copenhagen

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

LOGISTICS

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

Milan

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bern

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

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Genoa

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

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

PORTS

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

Riyadh

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

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet

Warsaw

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

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

PORTS

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

The Defense

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

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

SEAFARERS

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

Piraeus

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

INDUSTRY

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

Milan

The construction of railway lines is also planned

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

SHIPPING

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

Ismailia

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it

PORTS

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

New York

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Neuchatel

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

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Ischia

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

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

Ibiza/Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

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

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

COMPANIES

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

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

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

La Spezia/Bari

Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed

PORTS

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

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

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

Genoa

The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies

PORTS

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

Ancona

Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

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

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

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

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

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

Turku

SAILING LIST

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LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented

SHIPPING

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

Milan

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

DEFENCE

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

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

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

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INSURANCE

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

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

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

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

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

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Catania/August

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco

Rabat

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

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

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

COMPANIES

RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

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

LAW

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

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

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

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

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

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

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

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

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

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