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October 1, 2019
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • APL bags 'Excellence in Environmental Management Award' in Houston
  • COSCO Shipping Lines & Dell join hands for strategic cooperation
  • GAC opens in Ireland
  • Höegh Autoliners increases frequency to Australia
  • MOL Group successfully develops car carrier allocation/loading plan with fundamental technologies of AI
  • MSC Thailand presented bestcontainer line award by shippers
  • Indian tanners eye American market after high tariff on Chinese products
  • Global standardisation increases container terminal efficiency & safety at APM Terminals
  • Port of Antwerp maintains a stable ecological footprint while continuing to grow
  • How customised warehousing & logistics is adding value to modern manufacturing
  • On Drivers' Day, DHL SmarTrucking salutes its drivers & reiterates commitment to improving their lives
  • PMO calls a meeting of Secretaries to discuss draft National Logistics Policy
  • WCO research paper analyses current situation surrounding Free Zones
  • Central govt imposes stock limit on traders, bans export of onions
  • India among top 20 'improvers' in World Bank's ease of doing business index

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Direct train link between Zeebrugge and Duisburg
  • Special air freight sets off from Ukraine
  • Traxens joins forces with ITP/ITPL
  • European Food Network gains strength in Scandinavia
  • New heads for HES International
  • IRclass inaugurates branch in Doha
  • High-speed hub in Nashville expanded
  • Bombardier: Brigitte Zypries joins supervisory board
  • Company-owned semitrailer delivers fuel
  • Clarksons downbeat over maritime development
  • Kale lends Kenyan freight forwarder a helping hand
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Arpin Group promotes Slawomir Mitak
  • Barcelona: port's rail control centre goes ahead
  • New branch in Wolfurt
  • New month, new challenge
  • New super vessels for P & O Ferries

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Low take-up forces shipping cryptocurrency teu token out of circulation
  • Air freight volumes still experiencing turbulence as trade wars simmer
  • A chill settles over perishables shippers as reefer shortage persists
  • Steady as she goes for Asia-east coast South America container trade rates
  • Ambitious SpiceXpress set to expand operations with additional freighter
  • Angus Frew to stand down as BIMCO secretary general
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'management structure of regional functions' in APAC
  • On the wires: The 300cubits blockchain demise - who is next?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • VIDEO: NYK claims a world first in autonomous ship operation
    Japan's NYK Line has conducted what it says is the world's first Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) trial to be performed in accordance with the IMO's interim guidelines such trials. NYK's goal
  • Bourbon Rhode: Body recovered
    Bourbon Offshore said today that the body of one of the crew members aboard its tug supply vessel Bourbon Rhode had been located and recovered. The Bourbon Rhode, with 14 crew on
  • Port Authority of Jamaica orders Damen utility vessel
    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract to supply the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) with a Utility Vessel 3911 that will be used for buoy-laying and maintenance support operations. The UV
  • Teekay's Yamal LNG activities hit by OFAC's COSCO sanctions
    The Teekay Group has postponed an investor and analyst meeting set for tomorrow in order to 'fully focus on avoiding undue disruption to Teekay LNG's business from certain complex issues that have
  • Delivery of newbuild box ship delayed
    Iceland based operator Eimskip reports that it faces a delay in the delivery of the first of two 2,150 TEU container vessels - Bruarfoss and Dettifoss - it has under construction in
  • BIMCO proposes limits on ships' power
    A proposal submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by BIMCO would regulate the propulsion power of ships in order to sustain the greenhouse gas emissions savings already achieved through slower steaming.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Sanctions shockwaves create volatility, but also opportunity
    Last week's US sanctions on two Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation subsidiaries sent shockwaves through the market, triggering tightened supply and...
  • Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks
    Last week the tanker market was thrown into chaos as oil traders sought alternative ships and insurers withdrew cover because...
  • BIMCO proposes regulating ship power to curb emissions
    The shipping association suggests limits on power, which are based on average speed, to help curb emissions in the short...
  • Carriers tame volatility on South America trade
    Economic woes in South America have not stopped carriers maintaining pricing leverage on the Asia-South America east coast trade
  • European shipowners push back against calls for EU regulation of shipping
    Ecsa warns administrative burden would hurt small and medium-sized shipowners particularly
  • Maran's first FSRU goes to Excelerate
    The 173,400 cu m unit is equal in capacity to the 2014-built Experience, the largest of Excelerate's existing fleet of...
  • Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings
    Investment plan has received initial approval from the Greek government, but a final announcement has yet to be made
  • Gard confirms cover for Ulsan explosion ships
    Club says vessels Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian are entered for P&I cover and have H&M insurance at Gard
  • Teekay tanker joint venture 'blocked' by sanctions on Cosco units
    Teekay assesses impact of sanctions on the $2.1bn fleet of ice-breaking LNG carriers it co-owns with China LNG
  • Kjaedegaard takes advisory role at digital services specialist
    After focusing on ships and ports for most of his career, Jesper Kjaedegaard is taking on a role in the...
  • Globus Maritime posts heavier second-quarter loss
    Globus cites 'severe pressure' in the market resulting from trade war concerns and disruptions to the iron ore trade
  • Blockchain pioneer suspends operations
    Regulatory uncertainty as well as a failed partnership with INTTRA put paid to TEU token system
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: The Interview: Xu Lirong | Cosco caught offguard in Huawei headwinds | The Lloyd's List Podcast |...
  • Fire on two tankers in Ulsan injures 18
    The fire has been put out, but authorities cautioned there are petrochemicals on board and are still assessing when it...
  • Eleven crew missing after Bourbon tug sinks in Atlantic
    Five commercial vessels, several aircraft and the French navy's surveillance frigate along with an accompanying helicopter, are involved in the...
  • Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs
    Very large crude carriers could benefit from replacement demand, although the recent spike in freight rates may melt away in...
  • CMA CGM appoints head of security
    The French group's new head of security had been the chief negotiator when the luxury cruise yacht Le Ponant, which...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation shares plunge as trading resumes
    Tanker markets have been rocked in recent days by uncertainty concerning the fallout from the sanctions because CSET has not...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • YRC Freight expands rail reach with container buy
  • Dynamic ocean pricing to change spot-contract mix
  • JAXPORT gets $35.3 million toward dredging
  • Cryptocurrency for container shipping strikes out
  • DP World deepens India integrator push with multimodal hub
  • Chittagong bars Cosco ships due to customs license issue
  • Greater East Coast connectivity threatens smaller US ports
  • YRC's Reddaway Teamsters approve two-year contract

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • US transportation department rallies behind Chao
    In a letter, the Department of Transportation denies all the allegations made against Chao
  • Sanctions bite Teekay LNG, while lifting Teekay Tankers
    Teekay cancels investor day, says it is working to resolve the issues around its Yamal LNG joint venture
  • Tanker earnings surge again as Cosco fallout continues
    With Chinese tanker giant effectively out of trading, crude and product tanker segments are enjoying broad gains
  • Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcontractor
    Azamara is the cruise giant's "up-market" brand "for discerning travelers"
  • Pareto hungry for more as offshore brokers join
    UK operation boosted by hires from DEME and Prosafe
  • Links emerge between blacklisted Chinese companies and vessels in Iran trade
    Six companies censured are all connected to each other - and to two sanctions-busting ships
  • Baltic Exchange regatta proves far from plain sailing for novices
    The invitation from the Baltic Exchange Sailing Association (BESA) looked tempting. "If you have never sailed, don't be daunted. This is a perfect chance to try it out!" it said. So, sailing novices from the Young Baltic Association (YBA) headed to the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, to compete for the Finn Trophy in one of the City of London's premier regattas. However, testing condi
  • Bimco leads crusade for ship-propulsion limits at IMO
    Shipowners' organisation suggests formula to lock in emissions reductions achieved by slow-steaming.
  • Clarksons bets on LNG as 30% of world fleet now 'eco'
    Acceleration of LNG-fuelled vessel orders looks likely, Stephen Gordon says.
  • Thomas Miller expands in Japan
    New company set up in Tokyo and Imabari to support UK P&I Club
  • Spark Commodities joins the party on LNG freight swaps
    New kid on the block makes a start with first deal concluded against one of its route assessments
  • Eight stowaways found in ship's engine room
    Albanians taken off Amasus vessel by armed police in France.
  • Fourth industrial revolution no threat to shipping employment
    New roles will be required by technological change already underway in shipping
  • PIL retrofitting 30% of fleet with scrubbers
    Singapore line's vessels will switch to LSFO where open-loop systems are banned.
  • Signs suggest charter rates for large boxships may have peaked
    Analyst believes market will rebalance in the new year, with rates for larger boxships returning to 'normal'
  • Cryo Shipping enters race for first hydrogen bunker ship
    Norwegian newcomer working with Norled to supply sustainable fuel.
  • Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up
    Shuttle tanker arm going out on the road to drum up interest for $150m sale
  • Norwegian insurers burned by Stolt tanker blast
    Insurance cover for tankers Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian is mainly with Gard
  • Evangelos Pistiolis books MR trio at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    Greek shipowner raises IMO 2020 wager with order for scrubber-fitted newbuildings
  • Excelerate Energy takes on Maran Gas Maritime's FSRU
    John Angelicoussis finally finds a solution for the company's first speculatively-ordered regas unit
  • Wilson Europe questions 'pack mentality' among P&I clubs in seeking rate rises
    P&I executives have given strong hints they are keen to impose general increases as profits falter, despite International Group free reserves estimated at $5.3bn
  • Tufton Oceanic splashes $20m on crude tanker
    UK owner is quick to spend proceeds of latest share issue.
  • Shaft generator damage delays Eimskip newbuilding
    Replacement kit will have to be built and installed on vessel under construction in China.
  • Stena Impero 'in good condition' as it reaches Dubai
    Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hanell says crew in good spirits after Iranian ordeal.
  • Maersk pools to feature scrubber and non-scrubber tankers
    Danish shipowner says at least 20 ships across its various pools will use scrubbers
  • Cosco's tanker unit plunges on US sanctions as shares resume trading
    The collapse in CSET stock price wipes out $760m in shareholders' value in Hong Kong

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Competition watchdog growls at world's biggest coal port
    Rod Sims, the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has barked at the many monopolists inhabiting Australia, including the world's biggest coal export...
  • U.S. Xpress amends credit agreement
    U.S. Xpress announced that it has amended its credit facility to provide the company with a little more flexibility on its financial covenants as an...
  • U.S. DOT's Chao refutes ethics violations
    Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family's shipping business "false".
  • Forever 21 Canada's bankruptcy filings reveal transport partners
    As retailer prepares to close all 44 Canadian stories, court documents reveal transportation, logistics and customs providers that stand to lose business.
  • Via, on-demand mobility app, rethinks public transit in Birmingham and Atlanta's Buckhead
    Imagine if Uber and public transit had a baby.
  • YRC Freight onboards 600 branded intermodal containers with BNSF's help
    The company is following through on a pledge to acquire 1,000 branded intermodal containers by the end of 2020.
  • Roadrunner downsizes dry van business, announces closures of five terminals, mass layoffs at five other locations
    Truck drivers and employees for Rich Logistics, which is owned by Roadrunner Transportation Systems, were notified by letter on September 30 from the company's president...
  • USPS investigating drone delivery options
    Agency envisions using trucks as launch point for last-mile customers.
  • Drayage Update - Port of Savannah is poised to take on Los Angeles and Long Beach
    Market expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV anchor Emily Szink to talk about how the Port of Savannah is aggressively expanding its operations. In...
  • Know before you go: The impact of seeing wait times before accepting loads
    Surging wait times can threaten a carrier's bottom line. KeepTruckin has set out to change that.
  • Today's pick-up: A nickel for your thoughts; car-haulers cry the capacity-shortage blues
    A shortage of nickel may stall EV battery production' car haulers cry the driver shortage blues; where will the value-added warehouse jobs come from?
  • More states and groups voice opinions about Washington state's crude-by-rail law
    The federal agency on hazardous materials transport has received over 4,000 comments about the law.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/30
    Last week in Trucking Freight Futures: A tale of three regions!
  • Blackstone puts money where mouth is by dropping $5.9 billion for Colony Industrial's last-mile logistics network
    Blackstone puts money where mouth is by buying US last-mile assets of Colony Industrial
  • Aigle Azur flies into history books
    After two unsuccessful bidding rounds, France's second largest airline has entered liquidation
  • Maritime blockchain platform 300cubits shuts down due to lack of traction
    Hong Kong-based 300cubits is suspending its platform after it failed to generate sustained interest within the maritime logistics space due to issues with interoperability and...
  • Keeping your connected vehicle safe from software hackers
    Connected vehicles usher in high levels of complexity due to increasing functionalities, and it is vital for software security to take stock of the situation...
  • Volvo Trucks boss Peter Voorhoeve talks market share and autonomous projects
    Peter Voorhoeve recently passed his first anniversary as president of Volvo Trucks North America after five years running Volvo Group's (OTC: VLVLY) Australian operations. During...
  • Strengthening Typhoon Mitag threatens giant box terminals in Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan
    Northern Asia is again in the cross-hairs of an extreme weather event as Typhoon Mitag bears down on some of the busiest box ports in...
  • Chemical tanker explosion sends fireball roaring into sky (warning: graphic video and images)
    A massive explosion aboard a chemical tanker blew a fireball and mushroom cloud into the sky over the weekend at the Port of Ulsan, South...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Fuel oil paper market sees high volatility ahead of IMO 2020
    Uncertainty ahead of the lower sulfur cap regulation led to strong volatility in the derivatives markets for contracts linked to the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges.
  • Shippers set for IMO 2020 supply complications
    The shipping industry is queuing up for getting scrubbers installed, while the majority are preparing for using low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil.
  • Asian naphtha, LPG set to firm on Middle East tightness; gasoline stabilizes
    Amid the region's supply jitters and strong FOB AG spot premiums, buyers are worried about inflated term premiums.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% premium to 380 CST HSFO weakens on ample supply
    "Those traders who have enough storage capacity is fine, but those who don't, have to sell their stocks quickly," a trader said.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
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
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
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
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
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
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.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
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
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
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
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
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
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
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
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
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
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
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
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.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
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
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
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
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
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
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
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
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
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
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
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
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
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
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
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
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
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
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
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
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
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
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
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
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
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
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
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
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
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
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
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
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
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
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
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.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
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.
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%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
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
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
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
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
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.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
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"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
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
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
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
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
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
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
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
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
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
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
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
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
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
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
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
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
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
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
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
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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