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BRIEFS
March 28, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM pulls out of US east coast and switches focus to India, Europe
  • Two 2M ships sail away after slight collision in Callao, Peru
  • DP World wins concession for greenfield Congolese Port of Banana
  • Matson's monopoly of US-Guam route ends if APL and Feds win law suit
  • Mega ships dumping mega cargoes at LA-LB lengthens truck turn times
  • APL introduces direct service from Hong Kong to Chu Lai Haiphong
  • US plan to exact China tariffs over 'intellectual property theft'
  • EUROGATE to draw in ships as the Pied Piper of Hamelin once did
  • Leading leftist paper expects more of a pillow fight than a trade war
  • ONE enlists Union Pacific to handle container freight from USWC
  • 'K' Line sells Tokyo tugboat unit to strengthen balance sheet
  • Faulty software grounds 3 South African Airways Cargo planes
  • US Senate takes 14 months to confirm McAleenan as CBP Commissioner
  • Soaring Heathrow tonnage to gain from new China cargo links in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • APL enhances Asia-Latin America network with new Quetzal Express service
  • Seaworld Express Lines completes 10 years
  • Velji Dosabhai & Sons recognised as Freight Broker of the Year at Gujarat Junction Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust achieves new single-day oil cake/copra handling record
  • Department of Posts launches Cool EMS service from Japan to India
  • J. M. Baxi & IBM ink MoU to launch Blockchain-based platform for India's ex-im trade
  • Warehousing sector looking up, says report
  • Govt highlights rationalisation of GST policy measures & rates
  • Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC & e-mail address of importer to be included in the Bill of Lading obtained by shipper

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Narrowbody" for Ticino roads
  • Schindler selects Imperial Logistics
  • Scottish forwarder expands fleet
  • Swissport: volumes up and push-back tractor to the museum
  • Hamburg Süd colours in Chinese environment
  • Strong start to current year
  • Solution to double Channel Tunnel transport capacity
  • West Atlantic to take four B737-800BCFs
  • Successful audit of data centre
  • Smart handling at Antwerp's leading container port
  • Extending pharma cross dock platform
  • Elsen investing in young blood
  • More craneable trailers for trans-European route
  • Tiaca goes to Zhengzhou

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • 3i Group relinquishes control of Scandlines
  • ER Offshore speeds up fleet sale
  • JP Morgan bullish on shipping earnings - bar crude tankers
  • Grindrod expects to spin off shipping business by June
  • Trade war talk spooks Scandinavian shipowners
  • Troubled Chinese shipbuilder CSSC appoints new chairman
  • Korea Line Corporation to ship crude for S-Oil
  • Kunlun Holding purchases elderly VLGC
  • Citibank and Standard Chartered join financiers of HMM VLCCs

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Box lines face extra $34bn for low-sulphur fuel if shipowners don't install scrubbers
  • Forwarders face extinction in 10 years if they don't 'go digital', says report
  • Battle for air freight capacity heats up as investment for freighters eases
  • Asian markets carry Kerry to new profit heights, despite China dip
  • Australia bans Kia Ora for three months
  • Dutch rail freight masterplan in the making
  • Q&A with Uber Freight director Bill Driegert

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Jeffboat intends to close shipyard on May 14
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers sixth Circle Line sightseeing vessel
  • Two more AHTS vessels added to Hartmann-managed fleet
  • More Karadeniz powerships start work in Africa
  • Diamond S retrofits 30 product tankers with Danelec VDRs
  • LNG fueled 250,000 dwt ore carrier design gets LR approval
  • OSV operators start scrapping more vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • China mulls restoration of coal imports ban
    Vague details regarding the latest restriction create confusion among coal traders and bulker owners Related Stories UK sets up advisory panel for maritime sector Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018
  • UK sets up advisory panel for maritime sector
    Transport minister introduces an expert advisory panel and launches external consultation period Related Stories Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers
  • Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of judicial ship sales
    The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law will be asked to develop a new legal instrument covering judicial ship... Related Stories Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of ship sales CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
  • Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of ship sales
    The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law will be asked to develop a new legal instrument covering judicial ship... Related Stories CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
  • Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035
    International Transport Forum estimates that shipping can slash its CO2 emissions by up to 95% by 2035 in new report Related Stories China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018
    Tanker and bulker giant targets 78% rise in revenue on newbuilding deliveries Related Stories Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools
  • Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers
    All 32 crude and product tankers being built in South Korea and China will have scrubbers installed, commodities giant says Related Stories Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses
  • Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools
    Withdrawal of six aframaxes and 20 VLCCs will pave the way for the Gener8-Euronav merger Related Stories Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport
  • CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers
    Market sentiment in the product tanker spectrum has been firming even as a sustainable earnings recovery still seems months away Related Stories Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan
  • CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses
    The move came as CSSC is working on its $1.6bn debt-to-equity swap for its listed units and a rumoured merger... Related Stories Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters
  • Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport
    Energy trade in the Arctic sees increased investment from Beijing Related Stories CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters
  • COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport
    Energy trade in the Arctic sees increase investment from Beijing Related Stories Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters Smaller boxships return to east-west trades Marinakis dismisses drugs probe as 'fabricated plot'
  • Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
    No let-up in rate erosion as carriers latest capacity injection takes hold Related Stories Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers
  • Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
    No let-up in rate erosion as carriers latest capacity injection takes hold Related Stories US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers Charter market sentiment stays strong
  • US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan
    Latest tariffs can reduce tonne mile demands for chemical carriers but corn imports to produce ethanol can open new doors... Related Stories CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers Charter market sentiment stays strong CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Dry bulk shipping
  • Wall St Note | Backstop commitment backfires at Navios subsidiary
    Related Stories Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards 2018 open for nominations Swedish owners following car makers to greener solutions Fighting fire with facts
  • Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards 2018 open for nominations
    Related Stories Swedish owners following car makers to greener solutions Fighting fire with facts Trump's tariffs pose major threat to shipping demand growth
  • Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters
    Related Stories Smaller boxships return to east-west trades Marinakis dismisses drugs probe as 'fabricated plot' UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency charts digital future

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Bond rating ensures Alameda Corridor viability as transloads rise
  • Amid Virginia truck protests, port urges patience
  • ELD mandate spurs innovation in US truck tech
  • Shipper alliance: Trade war will hurt global economy
  • Kerry Logistics to focus on Asian cross-border trade
  • Blockchain success in shipping hinges on standardization
  • China-US tariff dispute may fuel Asia-Oceania trade

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • CSSC sees new chairman step in
    Incumbent chairman moves on from one of the largest shipbuilding conglomerates in the country.
  • New US ethylene dock to boost gas shipping
    Second major ethylene export terminal announced this year augurs well for mid-sized gas segment.
  • Gener8 takes back ships from Navig8 pools
    VLCC owner in midst of completing its acquisition by Euronav pulling tankers from long-time pool manager.
  • SwissMarine pays up for Diana capesize
    Glencore-backed charterer takes another capesize for long-term hire.
  • Trafigura joins rival traders in selecting scrubbers
    Vast tanker orderbook will be fitted with scrubbers, Trafigura has confirmed.
  • OSV scrapping rates jump 153%
    Tidewater tops list of offshore owners stepping up drive to shed old ships.
  • Great Eastern eyes $46m securities sale
    Indian owner plots fundraiser after LPGC buying spree.
  • SEB analyst fires 2020 fuel price warning
    Distillates set to cost at least $450 more than heavy fuel oil when regs kick in.
  • Veteran Stolt-Nielsen finance chief moves upstairs
    Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen joins the board as Gruner-Hegge steps up to become new chief finance officer.
  • MSC drops chartered boxship after MLC ban
    Vega Reederei vessel barred from Australia after under-paying crew.
  • Turkish shipowner denies double suezmax charter deal
    Executives at Gungen Denizcilik say vessels continue to trade spot.
  • VLCC demolition hitting a peak
    After a fast start to 2018, GMS believes some new factors are influencing the market.
  • Bulker and boxship damaged in clash
    Containers also lost as Briese and Delphis ships collide off Denmark.
  • Gulf Marine Services slips to a loss
    UAE OSV owner hit by falling revenue as rates dipped last year.
  • Breakwater and Hayfin buy anchor handler brace
    Deal follows recapitalization of Hartmann Offshore in 2017.
  • Evergreen rebounds into the black
    Fourth quarter turns profitable as revenue rises at container line.
  • ACL to close down Jeffboat yard
    US owner cites vessel over-supply as plant shuts after 180 years.
  • Kyoei Tanker lowers full-year profit forecast
    Shipowner has sliced its projection but profit will still be well up on previous year.
  • Great Eastern adds another LPG carrier
    Indian owner follows up BP VLGC deal with capture of medium-sized ship.
  • LNG orders forecast to reach 50 in 2018
    China's growing dependence on LNG spot markets to drive newbuilding demand, says analyst.
  • Solship Invest delays debt payments
    SolstadFarstad subsidiary wins more time to restructure capital.
  • Far East Shipping orders open-hatch double
    Japanese owner said to have contracted new bulkers at Saiki Heavy.
  • HMM secures financing for VLCC newbuilds
    South Korean owner taps state-backed financial support program for second time in 12 months.
  • Platts to publish low sulfur fuel assessments from 2019
    Agency says initial coverage will be for loadings in Singapore, Fujairah, Houston and Rotterdam.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Gulftainer to set up shop at Delaware's Port of Wilmington?
    Gulftainer, the United Arab Emirates-based port management and third-party logistics company that expanded into the United States in 2015 b...
  • GSA: Rising protectionism, red tape threaten global economy
    The Global Shippers' Alliance (GSA) - which represents shippers' organizations from Asia, Europe and the United States - has called on worl...
  • ITC to consider import restrictions for toner cartridges, factory controllers
    The International Trade Commission (ITC) will start separate investigations into whether imports of certain toner cartridges and components...
  • DP World makes major investment in Congo
    The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said it will gain a deep-water port of its own thanks to a deal reached with Dubai-based port termin...
  • COSCO Ports nearly triples earnings in 2017
    COSCO Shipping Ports nearly tripled its earnings in 2017 thanks to increased handling volumes and a one-time benefit from the sale of certa...
  • APL joins Asia-Latin America loop
    Ocean carrier APL, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, will be joining a service between Asia, Mexico and the West Coast of South America. ...
  • U.S. extends 25% truck tariff under KORUS
    South Korea is allowing the U.S. to extend its 25 percent tariff on imports of pickup trucks from the country to 2041, as part of the two c...
  • FTA countries likely not exempt from metal tariffs, expert says
    The "plain reading" of President Donald Trump's proclamations ordering generally global steel and aluminum tariffs indicates that imports f...
  • Teamsters, Standard Forwarding start new contract
    The more than 500 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who are employed with regional less-than-truckload carrier Standard ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Crude inches lower after flirting with three-year highs
    Crude futures fell slightly Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of weekly US inventory data, but remain less than $1/b off three-year highs set in late January following this month's rally.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil sees bunker term contract use increasing in 2020
    "We suggest that our customers find a quality supplier and talk about some term commitments."
  • Wartsila to equip AET's tankers with VOC technology, LNG systems
    Wartsila's VOC recovery system will provide an annual bunker fuel savings of over 3,000 tons per vessel, it said.
  • Iraq could overtake Saudi Arabia as top crude supplier to India
    India, the world's third-largest crude importer, bought 38.9 million mt from Iraq during the first 10 months of fiscal 2017-2018.
  • Vitol sees oil trading volumes slip in 'challenging' year
    The privately-held trader said total crude and oil product volumes fell to 349 million mt, from 351 million mt in 2016.
  • US Gulf Coast April HSHO flips from steep contango to backwardation
    Stronger prompt-cycle differential and a drop in swap prices were behind the change in structure.
  • Shipping's GHG emissions cut hinges on use of CO2 bunkers: ICS
    Governments must also compromise to help shipping achieve CO2 emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable as markets mull over possible US stock build
    "Markets will be looking out for data from the API later today for some fundamental price direction," Phillip Futures analyst Benjamin Lu said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to reflect ISO 2010 in bunker, cargo assessments
    Currently, Platts reflects in its bunker assessments specifications as defined by the ISO in document ISO 8217:2005 (E) - Petroleum products - Fuels (class F) - Specifications of marine fuels.

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INSTITUTIONS
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
ASSOCIATIONS
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
SHIPPING
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
SHIPPING
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
PORTS
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
SHIPPING
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
SHIPPING
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
CUSTOMS
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
CUSTOMS
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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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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