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BRIEFS

November 30, 2018

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China is set to block US at G20 from winning allies in trade war Transpac rates more than double from last year in rush to beat tariffs Trump: May's Brexit deal limits UK's ability to make US trade pact IMO secretary-general wins nod to stay on for a second 4-year term CEVA dispatches truck from China to Europe - 10-15 days door to door MSC announces US to Trinidad & Tobago destination THC increase BIMCO's plan to add cyber security to charter accords wins backing Canadian National president Ruest is named railroader of the year Students graduate from NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Manila Bigger vessels go north-south as mega ships dominate Asia-Europe Boeing crash in Indonesia a result of lax safety, faulty systems E-freight and e-AWBs: How much longer can we wait for compliance Intradco, Turkish Cargo move 4 rescued lions to African reserve Turkish Airlines to add another three 777Fs to its growing fleet Government to sell loss-making Air India ground handler AIATSL Kenya to implement TIACA's air cargo quality system

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Teamglobal Logistics becomes an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) World's first iVLOC delivered Protocol signed for export of fish meal & fish oil to China Paradip Port working towards new high Revision of rail schedule for dangerous cargo in Saudi Arabia V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles its largest parcel size vessel NTC Group sends relief materials for the cyclone-hit people of Tiruvarur & Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu Trial run on the new highway from China to Europe Textiles industry urged to prepare roadmap to tap export market AMTOI set to celebrate 20th Foundation Day MoU inked to provide businesses better access to trade data

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Optimistically into next year Cameroon: Ring road to improve freight transport Eastern European specialist expanding in Minsk SOL adds call to another Finnish port Init establishes bridgehead in Ireland Logistics for toys Emirates helps Cross Counter to cross continents Four Canadian railways honoured for safety efforts More inland navigation capacities for Rhenus Goodman acquires UK site for logistics New Chinese cargo carrier receives first B737-400F Teesport reaps dividends from busier shipping lines Giving birth to giant tanker fleet "Curiosity of the Day" Maxima 40 CC augments NRS fleet GS Group supplying Posten Norge Paris Vatry banking on international experience Swiss flag ship on Japans roads

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Ocean Network Express CEO admits what went wrong and unveils recovery strategy Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan Buoyant HMM unveils ambitious market share target with new ULCVs Bangladesh exports to Europe can take flight via new truck service to Kolkata Market insight: Where will the steady gaze of Geodis become fixed next? DHL avoids involvement in Atlas pilots dispute, despite protest at US HQ British prosecutors secure more convictions in Bertling bribery case Under the radar: About Japan's Ocean Network Express and its troubles Carousel Logistics appoints Thomas Griese and Marcel Andriessen to the board

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs Wärtsilä introduces "small but mighty" high speed engine VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii This VLOC is not just big, it's intelligent too VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon MJP books first order for new X series waterjets MHI Vestas Offshore Wind makes first U.S. market hire Stena Line starts construction of third Irish Sea E-Flexer RoPax PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO This time, it's different? The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019 Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018 Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow US ports call for more multimodal funding Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next... Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up Viewpoint: Smoke signals An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes Daily Briefing Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners \| Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit \| Maersk... Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
US spot truck rates rising in retail-rich lanes LA-LB's new PierPass fee runs without feared hitches Negotiations push back US Southeast chassis pool launch Top 40 Container Carriers: Smaller lines gain US import share Container lines' operating margins flash low-sulfur fuel warning

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement. Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't 'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020 Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87 Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme. NCL owners selling stock worth $962m Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares. Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes. Gibraltar set to start LNG imports Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities. Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says. Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers? German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector. Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge. Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025 Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway Meet the world's first 'iVLOC' Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot. Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service. ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe. Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard. Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker HMM: we will fill mega-containerships Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share. Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC. Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB. Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute. Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages. Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry' Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary Crowley says restructuring essential to compete Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020 Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said. Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018 There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said. Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said. UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year. Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said. Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders. Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.

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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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona

ENVIRONMENT

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

Rome

The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it

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

PORTS

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

Lisbon

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

SHIPYARDS

The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow

Copenhagen

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

LOGISTICS

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

Milan

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bern

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

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Genoa

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

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

PORTS

Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports

Riyadh

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

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet

Warsaw

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

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

PORTS

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

The Defense

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

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

SEAFARERS

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

Piraeus

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

INDUSTRY

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

Milan

The construction of railway lines is also planned

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

SHIPPING

Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits

Ismailia

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it

PORTS

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

New York

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Neuchatel

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

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Ischia

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

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

Ibiza/Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

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

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

COMPANIES

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

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

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

La Spezia/Bari

Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed

PORTS

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

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

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

Genoa

The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies

PORTS

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

Ancona

Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

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

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

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

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

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

Turku

SAILING LIST

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LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented

SHIPPING

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

Milan

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

DEFENCE

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

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

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

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INSURANCE

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

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

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

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

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

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Catania/August

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco

Rabat

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

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

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

COMPANIES

RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

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

LAW

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

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

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

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

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

Seongnam

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

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

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

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

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

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

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

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