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BRIEFS
February 28, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • UPS sues EU over banned TNT merger after court invalidates ban
  • Drewry astonished by Hyundai's bizarre Asia-Europe market moves
  • Dubai media back DP World after Djibouti ruler seizes terminal
  • Tacoma receives four Chinese-made cranes to serve 18,000-TEU ships
  • Maersk negotiates higher freight rates on back of bunker fuel price surge
  • Virginia up 4.4pc in first 7 months of FY'18 to 1.67 million TEU
  • US Customs auto clearance is US$1 billion over budget and doesn't work
  • BIMCO revamps ship benchmarking system for ship owners and managers
  • US road disrepair, poor infrastructure hits truckers hard, says ATA
  • What China-EU freight trains need most is far greater terminal capacity
  • Central America leads US import growth with more fruit in containers
  • DHL Express opens US$172 million Brussels regional hub as EU gateway
  • Halifax air cargo up 2.2pc to 34,051 tonnes 2017, half of it lobster
  • US Department of Commerce approves FTZ operations on MIA property
  • Kinshasa joins flydubai's growing 13 destinations network in Africa
  • Cloud-based WiseTech Global profits up 32pc while revenues rise 31pc

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Few lines hold majority containership fleet capacity
  • IRClass awards law students of Mumbai University with S. Venkiteswaran Prizes in Law
  • Milaha reports net profit for 2017
  • MOL & Russia's Far East Investment & Export Agency sign MoU to cooperate in the development of the Northern Sea Route & Russian Far East
  • APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes longest vessel
  • Digitalisation of ports & terminals seen heralding major changes
  • Major Ports' profits increasing: Gadkari
  • Nitin Gadkari inaugurates key projects at V. O. Chidambaranar Port
  • Softlink's Logi-Sys is the preferred solution for logistics players to boost automation & expand business
  • Super Early Bird registration for FIATA World Congress-2018 closes on March 31
  • UK freight trade association urges members to review cyber security measures

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Better links to Latin America
  • Over 4,400 railcars delivered
  • Tiaca teams up with NAP in Asia
  • More room for parcels at Brussels airport
  • Change and change about in K + N's communications unit
  • Zero emission vehicles - an industry first
  • Laurels for ports of Bilbao and Santander
  • Wisag growing in Frankfurt
  • Generation change at Frequentis
  • Railway line to move HGVs from NZ roads
  • Cargo-partner's network growing in Asia
  • Port of Danube Krems looks back in joy
  • Brussels Airlines receives CEIV pharma certificate
  • B&H Worldwide manages warehouse for VSE Aviation
  • Murray Basin rail project reopens Mildura line
  • New COO for C.H. Robinson
  • Mihala back in the black despite a challenging 2017

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Finnlines reports third-successive record year in 2017
  • Baltic states lead by example on sulphur emission strategies
  • DVB loss hits almost USD1 billion
  • Thai container carrier RCL bounces back to profit
  • LNG demand grows in transport but needs new projects, Shell says
  • MOL signs MoU with Russia to develop Northern Sea Route
  • COSCO may sell stake in Kaohsiung terminal
  • Pacific Radiance noteholders reject debt-to-equity plan
  • DSME wins LNG carrier pair
  • Marubeni and JERA explore Australian FSRU project with Squadron
  • Roger Woods, CEO of FSL Trust. Credit: FSL Trust
  • Ferries fuel port growth in Baltic Sea
  • South Korea to implement terminal operating back-up plan to avoid future Hanjin situations
  • Korean Register to provide cyber security services to Songa-managed fleet

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Loss-making HMM stays bullish, but its 'leading carrier' ambition is 'a pipe-dream'
  • E-commerce driving revolution in air freight: 'make it happen', says Saudia Cargo chief
  • New P&O terminal could elevate Tilbury as a post-Brexit rival port to Dover
  • 'Risk-averse' Belgium could play a bigger role in global e-commerce
  • CH Robinson promotes Robert Biesterfeld as chief operating officer
  • SF Express invests $5.9bn to build a freight airport in central China
  • ATSG appoints Dicom's Mike Berger as its new CCO

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Crowley supports Puerto Rico roadway reconstruction efforts
  • Data-driven JV aims to optimize in-port vessel operations
  • Carnival orders third LNG fueled cruise ship for AIDA
  • TOTE completes first phase of Orca class LNG conversion plan

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • European Commission publishes Cosco Shipping-OOCL clearance decision
    Sufficient competition on Europe-North America trades to allow acquisition
  • Eniram enhances Wartsila's digital offering
    Traditional marine business moves into digital ecosystem through partnerships
  • Tanker woes hurt Ship Finance International results
    John Fredriksen's leasing outfit expects new projects later in 2018 after shoring up balance sheet
  • DZ Bank 'considering all options' for DVB
    Owner DZ Bank is considering "all options" for DVB
  • Vale in talks to build new Guaibamax ore carriers
    39 Gauibamaxes might not be enough for Brazilian giant's shipping requirement
  • New Cypriot deputy minister pledges growth for shipping
    Natasa Pilides is first occupant of new cabinet post for shipping industry
  • Hundreds of vessels linked to HSH 'bad bank' to stay with taxpayer
    Risk of super-cheap tonnage suddenly flooding S&P market likely to be averted
  • Crew on abandoned Alco tanker Qaaswa running out of supplies
    International Transport Workers Federation calls for immediate deliveries of fuel and fresh water, and payment and repatriation of 18 seafarers
  • Flex LNG turns bullish after fourth-quarter profit
    Fredriksen's LNG shipping unit plans to take advantage of market upturn
  • New ULC orders to skew alliance balance
    Ocean Alliance set to surpass 2M on Asia-Europe trade by 2020
  • DSME wins order for gas carrier duo worth $368m
    The vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of September 2020
  • MOL eyes Arctic energy opportunities
    Japanese shipping giant expects energy trade in the polar corridor to increase significantly
  • Positive outlook 'not without risks', warns MSI
    For the shipping market recovery to continue, new vessel contracting needs to be kept on hold
  • Japan seeks aid for sanctions enforcement
    Japanese authorities consider outlining three areas in the East China Sea for the nations to conduct surveillance activities on North...
  • Vessel impairments weigh on Milaha results
    Weakness in offshore and oil and gas segments continues, but chairman says a stronger operating performance in third quarter onwards sets...
  • Containers to drive port traffic growth in India over the next five years
    As new facilities grow in number, port utilisation in the container segment is expected to drop to 55% in 2019...
  • Tanker operator and master convicted in US pollution case
    Both parties admit illegally discharging oil cargo residues and bilge water from the vessel Sea Faith into the sea during...
  • Seadrill restructuring wins stakeholders' approval
    The agreement sees about 70% of Seadrill's bondholders supporting its restructuring measures
  • Raising the alarm on Ecdis
    As fears grow that the reliance on digital navigation tools is making vessels less safe. will the case for systems...
  • Seatrade crew remain in captivity off Nigeria
    Seatrade seeking release of four kidnapped seafarers as attacks against merchant vessels in the Gulf of Guinea skyrocket over the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Smaller US truckers post strong revenue growth, best competitors
  • Strong Canadian growth forecast after laden import surge in 2017
  • Great Lakes ship pilots, industry groups bicker over rates
  • Global commerce counts cost of counterfeits
  • Singapore's PIL, PSA International, IBM complete blockchain trial
  • HMM's expansion strategy has analysts scratching their heads

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Ocean Yield takes five Interlink Maritime handysizes
    Norwegian-listed leasing company makes good on its word of doing more dry bulk deals.
  • Genco returns to profit amid much higher revenue
    New York-listed bulker owner reports first quarterly profit in years, thanks to commercial strategy, cost optimisation and a better market.
  • DryShips returns to black amid higher revenue
    New York-listed bulker and offshore vessel owner posts nearly $12m in quarterly profit as revenue jumps by 230% from a year earlier.
  • Songa looks to KR class expertise on cyber
    Ship management firm seeks Korean class society input on ways to bolster cyber security.
  • Samudera expects heated rivalry in return to black
    Diversified Indonesian owner expects 'competition to heat up' this year as mainline operators consolidate.
  • Mermaid sees hard times ahead as profit falls
    Thai-backed offshore ship operator expects subsea vessel market to be 'very tough indeed' for tier-two players.
  • Ship Finance International falls short in fourth quarter
    John Fredriksen-backed company eyes project growth and confirms VLCC sale.
  • Cyprus appoints new minister for shipping
    Natasa Pilides becomes country's first dedicated minister in charge of shipping
  • Finnlines orders three new ro-ro ships
    Grimaldi company aims to keep expanding as profit hits record level.
  • Grindrod facing impairments ahead of IPO
    $53.2m written off for vessels and goodwill as owner prepares shipping spin-off.
  • Carnival inks LNG cruiseship at Meyer Werft
    US owner makes it a trio of eco-ships for AIDA Cruises in Germany.
  • Elderly tanker sold for a dollar
    Panamanian lawyer explains deal for veteran ship offloaded for further trading.
  • John Michael Radziwill closing on $185m Rosco bulker fleet
    Shipowner looks to have a deal in place for Rewood Ocean Shipping Co bulkers.
  • Shanghai Ansheng adds car carrier newbuilding
    Anji Automotive group company returns to CSC Jinling in China.
  • Subsea 7 scoops Wintershall contract
    Deal for subsea work off Norway is worth up to $150m.
  • SD Standard Drilling looks for spring upturn in PSV market
    Positive read comes with profit recorded for fourth quarter and expectation laidup ships will not come back.
  • Reach under pressure in tough subsea market
    Over-supply is increasing losses at Oslo-listed owner.
  • MOL signs Arctic route deal with Russia
    Japanese owner working with government to capitalise on export potential.
  • DZ considers 'all options' for DVB as loan provisions hit $970m
    German lender's 2017 profit hit by subsidiary's shipping woes in over-supplied markets.
  • Fisher sells tanker, brings in newer model
    UK owner continues fleet renewal with deal to offload 1998-built vessel.
  • DSME inks deal for twin LNG carriers
    South Korean shipyard has secured its second LNG carrier order in under a month.
  • Flex LNG posts profit as first ships delivered
    Fredriksen owner's chartered LNGCs positive in fourth quarter, but own fleet is now growing.
  • Magseis drops second share offering
    Geophysical company pulls issue after stock drops below offer price.
  • Greek bulker spill trial begins in Canada
    Canadian court hears how port worker suspected bunker leak in Vancouver.
  • Bondholders reject Pacific Radiance restructuring plan
    Singapore offshore vessel operator faces uncertain future after investors vote against debt-for-equity swap.
  • Shell: World faces potential LNG shortfall
    Problem arising from mismatch between the types of contracts buyers and sellers prefer.
  • Japanese eye potential Australian FSRU project
    Consortium looking at Port Botany and Port Kembla as potential sites for import terminal.
  • Master jailed, owner fined $2.25m for dumping
    Sea World Management & Trading and master Edmon Fajardo are brought to justice for polluting waters off the coast of Texas.
  • Wintermar Offshore upgraded to 'buy'
    Highest utilization levels in over three years prompts UOB to take more positive stance on Indonesian owner.
  • Austal's earnings spike amid ferry, US Navy ship orders
    Australian shipbuilder's profits for first half of fiscal 2018 almost triple due to largest ferries orderbook in a decade, more income and a small tax benefit.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Waterways Council CEO critical of White House infrastructure plan
    Although President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address last month that waterways would be a key part of his national infras...
  • Milaha earnings sink 34% in 2017
    Profits in Milaha's maritime and logistics segment fell 15.9 percent year-over-year to QAR 119.3 million (U.S. $32.8 million) as revenues s...
  • Targeting the long tail
    There's been no shortage of software aimed at the freight forwarding industry in recent years. On top of the established crop of logistics...
  • XPO Logistics slammed with port trucker lawsuit
    A class-action lawsuit filed against XPO Logistics on Monday claims that the company's port drayage arm is misclassifying truck drivers as ...
  • Shipowner, officer convicted of illegal discharges
    The U.S. Justice Department said Sea World Management & Trading and Edmon Fajardo were convicted Monday of maintaining false and incomp...
  • CEVA's loss widens in 2017 despite higher volumes, revenues
    CEVA Holdings LLC, a non-asset based supply chain management company headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, sunk deeper into the red ...
  • GE Transportation lands $1b deal in Ukraine
    GE Transportation signed a $1 billion framework agreement in Ukraine in which it will help the Eastern European country improve its rail op...
  • Strong Q4, U.S. tax reform boost Expeditors' profits in 2017
    Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reported net earnings of $489.3 million for the full year in 2017, a 14 percent increase from ...
  • CMA CGM ordering 12 more 14,000-TEU ships?
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has placed an order for another dozen newbuild containerships, according to multiple media reports. The order...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
  • Oil falls on stronger dollar as Powell testifies
    Oil futures weakened Tuesday, pulling NYMEX April crude 90 cents lower to $63.01/b, under pressure from a stronger dollar and weaker equities as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before Congress in Washington.
  • TANKERS: SeaWorld Management & Trading to pay $2.25 mil for illegal discharge
    Tanker operator SeaWorld Management & Trading will pay a $2.25 million penalty for not recording the discharge of oil and garbage from its products Panamax Sea Faith off the Texas coast.
  • IMO 2020 sulfur cap expected could shift demand to domestic sweet grades
    As the global crude industry prepares for the shift toward the 0.5% global sulfur cap for fuel oil in 2020, sweet crudes including domestic USGC grades will most likely see an increase in price while heavier grades could be hit with large discounts.
  • CHINA DATA: Jan residual fuel imports hit 8-month high at 1.8 mil mt
    China's residual fuel imports, comprising fuel oil and bitumen blend, rose 5.1% month on month to an eight-month high of 1.8 million mt in January.
  • Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty to take max 160,000 dwt ships
    Odfjell terminals Rotterdam is to expand its jetty capacity in the third Petroleumhaven in the port of Rotterdam to accommodate vessels of maximum 160,000 dwt by the fourth quarter.
  • Primorsk crude loadings to fall after 2018, oil products exports set to rise up to 2020
  • LNG market continuing to 'comfortably' absorb rising supply: Shell
    For the LNG industry, it is better to try to match demand than to undershoot it, Wetselaar said.
  • FUTURES: Oil stable on OPEC comments despite expected stock build
    "Bullish comments from OPEC boosted investor appetite," ANZ Research Tuesday 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 informanoSponsored Article
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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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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