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BRIEFS

April 27, 2018

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K+N quarterly profit up 12.9pc to US$239.9 million, sales up 13.1pc Thousandth IAG Cargo HK-Stansted flight since 2014 this week Optimism abounds transpac rates will enjoy peak season rebound Cause of 4-fatality fire on a Maersk 15,262-TEUer still unknown China has to take actions to prevent trade war: Canada Poor growth expected for Westports after strong prior year Georgia ports are off to flying start with box volume up 9pc in current fiscal year New data required for OOCL delivered imports into Nhava Sheva Carrier consolidation cure and cause of rate volatility: SeaIntel 'Blockchain to revolutionise shipping, send world trade soaring' DHL, IBM study on AI points to cost savings and wide-ranging apps China's Uber for trucks is said to have raised US$1.9 billion Penitent United Airlines CEO skips bonus, chairman steps down Weakening demand growth marks trend in European air cargo

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APRIL 26, 2018
APL bags ship operator award Bulk carrier incident off Navlakhi port Transworld Group embarks on its digital transformation project - "Innovation in Motion" Details of transporters, selected routes & nodewise ceiling rates JNPT revises computation of dwell time & reefer charges

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More space for trucks on Maasvlakte US class I railroad earns record amount in Q1 Antonov introduces itself as Western airlift partner Award for Nautical Institute's e-engagement Doubling picking speed for Volkswagen Biggest Singapore orderbook ever, says Vessels Value Four new locomotives delivered to Africa Logistics real estate group recruits CFO Hopi joins Seafoodways New brand for MOL's NVOCC business Etihad Cargo flies bustards across the world UK freight forwarder to introduce China rail service Mack's switch to DHL confirmed DB Schenker to build second centre in Dubai Green light for Tuas terminal phase 2 Strong start to Cargolux 2025 strategy

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APRIL 26, 2018
Shipping lines will face more ransomware attacks: INTTRA Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys 60% stake in Chinese shipping firm HSH Nordbank completes balance sheet clean-up Scandinavian banks see shipping portfolio quality improve, but caution persists Dry bulk will gain from US-China trade war, Khalid Hashim says

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APRIL 26, 2018
Cargolux interview: China JV freighter airline delayed another year Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1 as premium services gain ground Shippers push carriers toward bespoke container services to boost reliability Antonov ready to offer NATO AN-124 support as Volga-Dnepr bows out International business on the up for UPS, but domestic profits slump MOL launches new NVOCC unit as Michael Goh moves to Product Transport

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APRIL 26, 2018
Carnival Cruise Line names Lars Ljoen EVP marine operations Maersk Supply AHTS departs on deep sea mining study mission Wärtsilä successfully tests ferry autodocking system Stena orders "Gas Ready" RoPax for charter to DFDS MAN Diesel & Turbo approves Alfa Laval HCO filter technology How to pick the right stern tube bearing EAL House panel would add three more ships to FY 2019 NDAA Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch container shipping index

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APRIL 26, 2018
Klaveness exercises option for fourth new combination carrier at Chinese yard Norwegian shipowner opts for a fourth newbuilding combination carrier at a Chinese yard as it raises $32m in equity for... Cloud-based energy logistics firm targets the US Data security and efficient flow of information are among the big challenges Gas to take share in tanker trades from crude and products Seaborne liquid bulk trade growth to accelerate in the coming decade on LNG consumption HSH Nordbank says future ship lending heavily capped by Brussels Bad shipping loans prompt a $1.3bn write-off that shunts German lender into deep minus territory China's imports help BDI to four-month high The BDI is at the highest in almost four months thanks in part to a surge in capesize rates, which... Chapman departs as UK Sosrep after four months at the helm Deputy Sosrep Stephan Hennig will take over until a permanent replacement is found after Mr Chapman's sudden exit Maritime UK taskforce to launch Women in Maritime charter In-principle support sought for innovative new agenda at rolling launch in Southampton in early July Yang Ming poised to contract 10 boxships from Shoei Kisen and Costamare Japan- and Greece-based owners said to have emerged as winners of Taiwanese carrier's tender for 11,000 teu vessels Port and logistics groups call for clarity on Brexit requirements Leaving the European Union-enforced Customs Union threatens disruption at ports if clear details are not worked out ahead of time Fears of customer attrition put spot rate recovery in doubt Asia-Europe and transpacific rates continue to disappoint in the early stages of the second quarter SMW: Shipping needs more regulation, not less, says Ince & Co partner Leading lawyer Rosita Lau calls for new regulation for cyber risk and digitalisation. 'Regulations are not keeping up with innovation,'... Wärtsilä hails 'world first' ferry autodocking trials Finnish technology company and engine maker wins backing from Norwegian and Singapore governments K+N unfazed by box lines' moves deeper into logistics K+N chief executive Detlef Trefzger sees no conflict with container lines expanding their value chain into the third-party logistics customer... Vincent Bolloré probed over corruption claims in African port deals Allegations 'misunderstand business', argues dominant logistics player in former French colonies Viewpoint: Light across the border At a reception in London to mark the Commissioners of Irish Lights launching their strategy for the next five years... New DP World Europe head signals commitment to the UK Rashid Abdulla said DP World is 100% committed to the UK as he moves from Asia-Pacific to Europe and Russia Rising Australian exports boost LNG tanker demand Australian trade dominated by 145,000 cu m-184,000 cu m ships in the Pacific basin Letter to the Editor: International efforts to address shipbuilding overcapacity There are compelling needs for establishing normal competitive conditions in the shipbuilding industry SMW: Maersk's Skou calls for end to subsidies Skou also expects much of the sector to opt for compliant fuels to meet the sulphur cap SMW: Cargill calls out box lines on capacity misalignment Growing demand from North South trades are not being matched with appropriately sized deployments from the lines, argues major charterer SMW: China's iron ore imports set to exceed 1.5bn tonnes this year Improved iron ore import demand from China would provide opportunities to the dry bulk shipping market Yangzijiang buys a major stake in Chinese shipping firm for $28m Jiangsu Huayuan Logistics is mainly engaged in leasing and chartering of vessels for China domestic trades Wall St Note \| Clear or clearer skies for Scorpio Tankers? The bigger you are, the more options you get to fight a bad market

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APRIL 26, 2018
Targeting Asia cargo to Petersburg, Novorossiysk port expands US truckload contract rate hikes hit double-digits Analysis: ELDs are US trucking's inflection point INTTRA to launch automated contract rate management pilot Delay-hit shippers hope new additions rev up US rail regulatory Ocean carriers target breakbulk to diversify India business

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APRIL 26, 2018
Kirby improves first-quarter earnings Houston-based tank-barge giant misses estimates despite attaining higher profit. Seacor's earnings fall for the first quarter The diversified marine services firm posted higher revenue but incurred heavier costs during the period. Vulcanus resumes supramax growth drive Turk Loydu challenges IACS over membership attempt Class society considers complaint to competition authorities alleging association moved goal posts to scupper membership application Gener8 clears covenant hurdle ahead of takeover New York tanker owner said to be in discussions with lenders on other issues but none would imperil pending buyout by Euronav OSG shares pull ahead of its Jones Act sibling American Shipping lags behind New York-listed tanker operator, whose stock has risen by 100% since February Norton stays cool as OSG shares run hot Transaction puts Dutch dealmaker in the spotlight Capital markets slowdown hinders Clarksons in Q1 World's shipping figures descend on Shanghai for Capital Link meet First woman wins prestigious Onassis Prize in Shipping Digital transformation depends on addressing five key questions As players of all sizes struggle to find clarity on how best to deploy the power of technology, BW Group chairman moves beyond generalisations and gets to grips with the critical issues Asia-Europe slump fuels fears of rate war Baltic Exchange mounts fresh bid to crack container market with freight index New partnership with Freightos in crowded world of container shipping indices vies to become sector benchmark and promote derivatives use, but is decried by rivals who fear it will set industry back Environmental changes expected to create three-tier market Good times are round the corner, Hartland predicts Shipbroker's annual review highlights potential positive impact of environmental regulation on supply and demand StealthGas linked to LPG unit sale at firm price Yamal LNG eyes fixture as project delivery speeds up Russia's Arctic-based development is running counter to LNG norms with production coming onstream in advance of shipping Jiangnan Shipyard scoops LNG unit for Ghana import project Yards called up for Excel conversion Bangladesh ships in its first LNG cargo Newbuild prices rise as enquiries slide First cargo loading looms for Golar's Hilli Episeyo Cameroon floating LNG unit poised to send early volumes into waiting vessel VLGC titans call scrapping a last resort for 'worst hangover ever' Hurt by serious overcapacity problems, operators are opting for slow steaming over demolition Solvang fixes its oldest ship LNG will take decades to overtake oil-based fuels, Alphatanker says Oil majors lead infrastructure build-out, with every continent bar Antarctica set for bunkering hubs 'Team De Margerie' enjoys grand tour of Sovcomflot's LNG flagship Refund guarantees at centre of Japan-Korea yard subsidy war Tokyo finalises details of WTO case against alleged price dumping and state support for rival shipbuilders North Sea floating hotels find trading buyers in Greece Subsea 7's marriage proposal to McDermott rapidly turns hostile McDermott board has firmly rejected a takeover offer from the Kristian Siem-led company, which has now taken its case for a merger directly to shareholders Subsea 7-McDermott tie-up would make new market leader DNV GL man readies IACS for digital age Privocean trial centres on battle over dock damage Actions of dockworker continue to dog litigation as '16 and a half' of 17 claims have now been resolved Valentis seeks cooperation from small companies on consolidation Great Eastern tipped to buy Toisa tankers Pakistani breakers back, and they hold upper hand Local demolition yards prepare to welcome tankers again after 18-month ban Tankers' future is bright, but don't book those yard berths just yet While plenty of factors give cause for optimism, a question mark looms over the timing of any upturn PetroVietnam adds to fleet with Doun Kisen tanker Avin secures top dollar in scrap sale of elderly tanker MR2 tanker sold in Singapore for $6.07m with delivery in Bangladesh MR trio tied up for a year as period rates lag Top shipping names visit Ship of Mercy Brokers and owners moved by work of organisation 'bringing hope and healing' to Africa's poor The experts agree, chemical tanker recovery is in the air Analysts and operators say a market turnaround is on the cards, they just differ on the timing Seven more handies take Njord's total to a dozen Oldendorff grows with buys and seeks sale-leasebacks German outfit adds four mini-capes to fleet for up to $19m each and is said to be in talks to sell 13 ultramax bulkers Densay linked to canny asset plays Pavimar snaps up 12-year-old kamsarmax to expand fleet Load Line nearly triples its money on supramax Sale of a similar bulker shows less profitable timing as supramax asset values continue to climb Cosmoship Maritime nets Sinokor cape Seven Seas gains from high bulker values Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Cosco International expects a first-quarter profit Singapore-listed firm foresees positive results on the backs of latest growth projects. Costamare and Shoei Kisen tied to Yang Ming deal Greek and Japanese shipowners touted as joint winners for boxship newbuildings. Nisshin handysize reported sold to Nova Marine

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APRIL 26, 2018
GEODIS opens office in Uganda The Uganda-based office will extend GEODIS' footprint in Africa for both current and new key global clients. The new presence also provides... Port of Los Angeles wins construction awards The Port of Los Angeles garnered two awards for outstanding achievements in construction management.... Seiko awards outsourced logistics contract to Yusen Seiko has awarded a contract to Yusen Logistics following a strategic move to outsource its entire U.K. warehousing operation.... Jettainer tests next generation of digital container "The technical possibilities of the digital container enable us to reduce the time and financial expenditure for repair measures. With our ... Administration hopes for CFIUS reform passage this year A senior Trump administration official expressed optimism Thursday that legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Un... CargoLogicAir boosts freighter frequencies A third flight per week is added from London Stansted to Atlanta; the summer schedule includes new twice-weekly direct services from Stanst... Booster expands fuel delivery, tire care service Booster has "reinvented the fuel supply chain by cutting out the gas station," says co-founder Tyler Raugh.... American helps ready Canadians for Cinco de Mayo Utilizing American Airlines Cargo's widebody Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 equipment, the limes were transported from both Sao Paulo and Rio d... Union Pacific thrives in Q1 Union Pacific posted a net income of $1.3 billion on operating revenues of $5.48 billion for the first quarter of 2018, rising 22 percent a...

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APRIL 26, 2018
ICE Brent/WTI spread widening on geopolitics, US output The ICE Brent/WTI spread was $6.55/b Thursday afternoon, out from $5.95/b Wednesday, its widest level since late 2014, encouraging US producers to ship crude overseas. Rotterdam bunker suppliers offer end-month prompt loading on poor demand Weak demand for bunker fuel in Northwest Europe has left suppliers with excess product as the month draws to a close and several are willing to fix very prompt inquiries for 380 CST fuel in a bid to shift fuel, sources said Thursday. IMO 0.5% sulfur cap threatens fuel oil arbitrage shipments Traders expect the fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore to be one of the first casualties of tighter marine fuel sulfur limits in 2020. Marine fuel sulfur cap to raise costs; ban non-compliant ships: Maersk Sulfur restrictions could jack up fuel costs by $50-60 billion yearly. Singapore advances Tuas Terminal plans, MPA inks deals to enhance maritime hub status When fully developed by 2040s, the terminal will be able to handle up to 65 million TEUs annually. Debunkering requests at regional ports seen rising after Singapore off-spec issues Specification issues have led to tight availability of the finished 380 CST bunker fuel grade. Dutch competition watchdog abandons bunker cartel investigation "Although we established that there was consultation on price agreements in the period 2011-14, this did not lead to cartel formation." Veritas receives more samples of bunker fuel in Singapore with low flashpoint The deliveries were made by multiple suppliers between April 16 and 18. South Korean refiners shy away from Libyan crude oil Libya's output has recently been cut by 80,000 b/d after an attack on its export pipeline supplying the Es Sider oil terminal earlier in April. Bunkering set to dominate small-scale LNG landscape on tighter environment rules Switching to LNG is slow, but once the tipping point is crossed, it would be a long term solution, SLNG CEO John Ng 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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