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BRIEFS
June 29, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of NY/NJ handles record 593,625 TEU in May
  • Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group joins IAPH
  • DP World inks deal to expand its Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal
  • Space coast projects awarded US$16m from US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Melbourne port receives green light to handle larger containerships
  • UPS reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters union over wage rises
  • INTTRA sets record transaction volume breaching 4m mark in May
  • Air New Zealand fined US$11m after global cartel investigation
  • BIFA fears more delays loom over London Heathrow expansion plans
  • Istanbul's new airport attracts the likes of UPS, DHL and FedEx

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Concerns expressed in survey on container shipping lines' service
  • Global Logistics organises blood donation camp in Kolkata
  • MANSA commends Mumbai Port for removing age-old obstruction in the channel
  • NYK container vessel receives Japanese pilots' Best Quality Ship Award
  • Ban on milk products from China further extended
  • 'GST is a significant regulatory change with positive impact for logistics sector in the long term'
  • Credit profiles in Indian logistics seen remaining strong
  • Export movement by road commences from ICD Panki, Kanpur to Nepal/Bangladesh
  • GATI-KWE announces partnership with IKEA for home delivery solutions using electric vehicles
  • Cabinet approves a corpus for National Export Insurance Account Trust
  • South East CEO Conclave & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018 to be a confluence of the fraternity at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai today
  • US sets Nov. 4 ultimatum to India & other countries to stop buying oil from Iran or face sanctions

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Parking metres for lorries
  • Lights on military veterans' logistics skills
  • Intermodal Wuhan-Ningbo sea-rail train introduced
  • B&H strenghtening Oceania team
  • DHL ensures logistics for three F1 races in three weeks
  • Gefco growing in Valencia and Granada
  • DB Schenker expanding in Augsburg
  • Saudi Arabian Bahri Group goes Haropa
  • ACS pushing ahead with OBC
  • More capacity on Rwandair's Lusaka / Jo'burg service
  • Bud Spencer's airline throwing out passengers
  • Arthur Welter expanding in France
  • Increasing intermodal terminal capacity in Poland
  • Cooperation in the Bahamas
  • CFR Freight making changes at the top
  • Emirates upgrading in Angola; Air Namibia launching West...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Container Ship Safety Forum to evolve for smaller box ship owners
  • Frontline backs scrubbers as it seals deal with Feen
  • Tanker markets sceptical of OPEC deal benefits
  • Cargill confirms mini-Cape deal with CSSC Leasing
  • KOGAS may help develop Novatek transhipment terminal
  • Radziwill's GoodBulk pulls the plug on its New York IPO
  • Declining revenue reflects stiff competition among salvors
  • Charterers urged to address business disruption cover

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Can't get no satisfaction: latest customer survey reveals poor carrier service levels
  • Clouds may be gathering to darken the heady days of air freight growth
  • Analysis: Who is holding who hostage as bunker prices wreak havoc with P&L?
  • XPO Logistics gives customers an 'augmented' view of their online buy
  • Retirement tribute to Tony Berkeley is literally on track... and on time
  • Eddie Stobart snaps up The Pallet Network
  • Infrographic: do you need to apply for the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme?
  • East Europe border town strains under Silk Road train boom
  • Frank Yau to take over as head of cargo sales HK for Cathay Pacific

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Cargill launches "CO2 Challenge" to help decarbonize shipping
  • McQuilling: Canadian supply shortages could hit U.S. crude exports
  • Volvo Penta unveils hybrid IPS propulsion system
  • How to avoid main engine damage
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline takes 20% stake in scrubber manufacturer
  • Norsafe launches new fast rescue and patrol boat series
  • ABS in JDP with LNG bunkering start-up with global ambitions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Global LNG trade breaks record for third consecutive year
    New liquefaction projects and demand growth in emerging Asia are expected to continue driving trade growth
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees redundancies deal with head office staff
    Headcount will be reduced as German carrier seeks to make efficiency gains
  • Frontline agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 36 tankers
    The tanker owner buys 20% stake in Feen Marine Scrubbers in memorandum of agreement
  • Euroseas sells last bulker to focus on containerships
    Pittas vehicle boosts shareholding to 35.8% with new share buy
  • Africa has potential to grow seaborne volumes
    Africa has a role to play and there is optimism with new gas projects being developed, said Clarksons managing director...
  • ABS and Probunkers sign pact to develop LNG bunkering fleet
    Joint programme is 'key' to Greek start-up's vision of network spanning significant international ports
  • Search on for Safetytech innovators
    Successful entrepreneurs will receive trial funding and the chance to work with commercial businesses
  • US road freight shortages set to worsen over summer
    Increased demand is coming up against seasonal demand as fuel costs surge
  • Box carriers failing on customer service, survey shows
    ESC survey backs customer dissatisfaction with carriers
  • US port says tariffs dispute will hit shipping volumes
    Chinese imports through US ports down 3.8% in April and 8.7% in May, says Seroka
  • Daily Briefing
    Total reveals blueprint for LNG bunkering's future | Selling LNG 'feels like logistics business', says Cheniere head | Transpacific trade...
  • Kuganiga Kuganeswaran joins Informa Fertecon team
    Launched in 2017, three-month programme is fully sponsored by global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and is supported by maritime...
  • Panama Canal lifts restrictions on LNG transits
    The third set of locks will allow night transits and vessels to navigate Gatun Lake at the same time
  • 'Asia premium' could curb LNG flows to the world's top demand centre
    LNG needs to be cost-competitive to realise its potential as the preferred fuel of the future, Asian buyers warn
  • GoodBulk pulls Nasdaq IPO citing 'adverse market conditions'
    Company has decided to postpone offering shares until market conditions improve

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Penske, NFI to road test Freightliner electric trucks
  • New India import plan's goal is to decrease supply chain cost, time
  • Europe rail to truckers: Work with us, not against us
  • Trump tariffs unlikely to radically alter supply chains in short term
  • Nippon Express expands rail, air services to Europe
  • US West Coast ports prep for tariff-driven volatility
  • Brokers must consider minutes in new way under ELDs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • IM Skaugen given more time
    Singapore court grants three more months of protection from creditors as gas carrier reorganises its debt and business.
  • Cargill, DNV partner up on 'CO2 Challenge'
    The initiative, guided by start-up specialist Rainmaking, is aimed at reducing ship carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
  • After stalking Inmarsat for years, decision day looms for EchoStar bid
    'Golden share' held by IMSO adds spice to interest in satellite communications company
  • Nissen adds to feeder boxship spree at HMD
    KMTC charters two more feeder containerships as diversified Japanese tonnage provider continues growth drive
  • Yamal Trade extends search for LNG tonnage
  • Russia seeks huge FSU for Kamchatka
  • ENI aims to offload last LNG carrier duo
  • Sovcomflot and TMS Cardiff may be sidelined by NYK talks
  • Opec provides the headlines but gas delivers growth story
    Rising oil output overshadows increasing LNG volumes, but European gas demand is expected to slump up to 2050
  • Clarksons raids rival to expand Hamburg wind desk
    Broking giant poaches Rouven Willner to grow in German 'offshore renewables hub
  • Divers bag over 100kg of litter in Singapore marine cleanup
  • Greek owner's Empire Navigation poised to sign first tanker order
    Empire plans to charter out up to eight Hyundai Mipo Dockyard newbuildings to Cargill
  • Toisa sales take off with Greeks feasting on fleet
    Dimitris Diamantides now linked with six purchases as fellow Greek buyers move in on Clarksons-led mass disposal
  • Weak yuan hits secondhand bulker prices
  • Modion lines up sale for its two oldest ships
  • Golfers feel the heat at McIlvaney's annual event
  • NLNG looks at ship need on next LNG train
    Africa's second largest LNG producer readies to add additional capacity, but buyer input will determine shipping.
  • OFE gets $3.3m in seed money
    John Hahn-led online provider of predictive analytics to dry bulk and tanker markets looks to expand operations.
  • Euronav adds to crude tanker demolition tally
    New York-listed shipowner is parting with a 1990s built suezmax, sources say.
  • Costs awarded against insurer after "tactical" battle
    UK high court orders Ingosstrakh to pay up in row over lost vessel.
  • Olympic MSV back for Van Oord deal
    Taurus back in action after short winter layup.
  • Thorco Lineage adrift after tow line snaps
    Refloating of cargoship off remote Polynesian atoll hits a snag.
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline goes scrubber shopping
    Purchase of stake in Feen Marine comes amid plans to install scrubbers on up to 36 tankers.
  • EMAS Offshore rescue in doubt
    Investor BTI reconsidering $50m investment in OSV company.
  • Port of Los Angeles counts up cost of Trump's tariffs
    Executive points to falling shipments in the past two months as reason to be mindful.
  • Hyundai Heavy tipped for quick sale of F Whale
  • Golden Energy Offshore set to double fleet with newbuilds
    Arctic Securities and Fearnley Securities called in to help arrange funding for Chinese brace.
  • Lloyd Fonds forming capital management offshoot
    Hamburg asset manager to shift focus to "liquid retail funds."
  • Vinalines targets $214m from IPO, share sale
    Vietnamese state owner to list in September.
  • Maersk Supply Service teams up with Vestas
  • NOC issues warning over rival Libyan exports
    Oil company says Libyan National Army has no right to determine control of terminals.
  • Lisin merging tanker companies into Volga-Flot
    Russian tycoon diversifying shipping company with addition of VF Tanker and Volgo-Balt Tanker.
  • Subsea 7 scoops Total deal worth up to $300m
    Norwegian owner to install flowlines and umbilicals off Angola from 2020.
  • ISU members see 2017 revenue jump by 20%
    Trade body says while industry has seen an improvement, it is still down on highs of two years ago.
  • PSA boosts stake in Hong Kong rival HPH Trust
    Singapore port operator taking advantage of competitor's low share price to build up shareholding.
  • GoodBulk pulls New York IPO
    Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.
  • GoodBulk said to pull New York IPO
    Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Chassis pool plan draws praise
    Shippers and other stakeholders have written to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to express support to l ast week's announcement by the Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports Authority that they are planning to create a new container chassis pool, the Southern States Cooperative Pool (SSCP).
  • Lawmaker: ZTE deal could 'put Americans at risk'
    Testifiers before the House Small Business Committee on Wednesday expressed concerns related to national security and unfair competition about ZTE and its association with U.S. companies.
  • El Faro safety legislation clears committee
    The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved legislation aimed at raising safety standards for U.S.-flagged cargo ships. The proposed regulations stem primarily from recommendations made following the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro .
  • FedEx Express operations at California airport grow
    FedEx Express is expanding its presence at the Ontario International Airport in southern California in addition to signing a new long-term lease agreement with the airport.
  • Commerce downgrades Q1 U.S. GDP estimate again
    United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to the third estimate from the Department of Commerce.
  • Vote to limit presidential import power blocked
    Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, on Wednesday blocked a vote on an amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill that would have required congressional approval for any presidential action to adjust imports on the basis of national security pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
  • Commentary: Navigating a tight truck market
    Shippers navigating the capacity crunch need to understand its causes, how new technology solutions can help, and perhaps most importantly, how to gain "shipper of choice" status with their carriers.
  • National Economic Council deputy director departing
    Everett Eissenstat is resigning from his position as deputy director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), effective next month, Politico reported Wednesday.
  • Panama Canal unlocks opportunities for LNG transits
    The Panama Canal will lift daylight and encounter restrictions on LNG vessels effective Oct. 1.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Tanker owner Frontline buys scrubber company stake ahead of IMO 2020
  • Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge MOC dominated by offers on strong backwardation
  • ABS, probunkers partner to develop LNG fueled ships ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    ABS will work with probunkers to provide regulatory compliance guidance for the fleet as well as define applicable rules and standards.
  • Mexico's port of Dos Bocas seeks to build new oil terminal
    The winning company will have a 20-year contract to operate the 332,500 sq. meters facility.
  • Japan alerts UN to suspected STS transfer to N Korean ship in East China Sea
    In March, the Security Council Committee identified Yu Phyong 5 as a vessel subject to an assets freeze.
  • Japan's JXTG settles Apr-Jun HSFO price at 3.5% higher on quarter
    But has yet to settle LSFO price for April-June with domestic industrial customers.
  • TANKERS: European freight rates hit 2018 lows, lack of long haul trade
    Lack of US Gulf shipping demand has seen tonnage build of in US waters; ballasters have been moving towards Europe for business.
  • Asia steps up efforts to diversify away from Iranian oil
    Around 60%-65% of Iranian oil shipments head to Asia.

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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
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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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