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August 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Trade war continues to stall Hong Kong's economic expansion
  • OOCL clamps down on dangerous and hazardous cargo shipments
  • Weak Asia-Europe demand prompts OOCL to blank Aug-Oct sailings
  • Automation helps TraPac's terminal in LA to cope with cargo spikes
  • Tanjung Pelepas port welcomes world's largest box ship
  • Westports' H1 box volume surges 17pc to 5.27 million TEU
  • DP World and Maspion to build new container port in Java
  • Lufthansa Cargo's earnings shrink in H1 on back of overcapacity
  • WFS takes on 2nd facility at Copenhagen Airport with increasing volumes
  • ABC Airlines flies nine racehorses from Moscow to Amsterdam

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations come into effect
  • Essar Ports' Vizag Terminal registers 45 pc cargo growth; triples third-party cargo handling
  • Port of Antwerp's Aug. roadshow across major Indian cities
  • Sharda Prasad, Advisor Sagarmala, visits Allcargo Logistics Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra JNPT Centre
  • KCBA organises workshop on e-Sanchit & new Customs procedures
  • National Time Release Study being conducted to enable faster movement of cargo across borders
  • PCHAA creates social awareness about tree planting through football event
  • Exports must contribute $ one trillion to the economy: Piyush Goyal
  • CONquest 2019 Ludhiana - Shippers & LSP Forum set to congregate the entire fraternity on Aug. 5

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Constant change

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • Vessels for charter 'as rare as hens' teeth' - and with daily rates to match
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo lifts ban on lithium-ion batteries, thanks to new fire bag
  • PSA buys Halterm Container Terminal, its first box facility in Canada
  • Air France-KLM 'belly-dominant' cargo model gains volumes, but at a price
  • Forwarders mitigate air cargo volatility with air freight forward agreement
  • Pacific island leaders renew shipping emissions battle cry
  • Jenny Zhao new VP Asia-Pacific region at Silk Way West Airlines
  • Supply chain radar: More women in logistics? No time soon

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • Asao Shirai to lead new Ecochlor office in Japan
    Focused on providing a local solution for shipowners with their ballast water management system (BWMS) regulatory challenges, Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor has appointed Asao Shirai to lead a new office in Japan
  • Bollinger delivers FRC 35
    Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Angela McShan, the 35th Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard took delivery August 1, 2019 in Key West, Fla. Bollinger
  • Schottel modernizes two Finnish ferries
    Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel reports that its after sales team has carried out a modernization on two double-ended ferries operated by FinFerries Both vessels, capable of holding either 14 cars or up
  • Boluda closes Kotug Smit Towage acquisition
    Boluda Towage, the towing division of Spain's Boluda Corporación Marítima, has successfully closed the acquisition of the Dutch company Kotug Smit Towage. The transaction strengthens Boluda's position as leading operator in Europe,
  • Maritime Partners takes delivery of first newbuild towboat
    Recently delivered by Intracoastal Iron Works, Bourg, La.,the Larry B. Whipple is the first in a series of seven newbuild towboats that the shipyard is building for Metairie, La., based Maritime Partners
  • BAWAT applies for USCG BWMS type approval
    The USCG Marine Safety Center has received its 29th application for Ballast Water Management System type. It is for the BAWAT Mk 2 system manufactured by Denmark's BAWAT A/S. MSC will review
  • Fincantieri uses ALE equipment and technology for cruise ferry stretches
    The lengthening of two Grimaldi Group group cruise ferries by Fincantieri's Palermo, Italy, shipyard earlier this year was accomplished using heavylift equipment and expertise supplied by Stafford, U.K., based ALE . The
  • Sovcomflot signs up for ABB remote diagnostics support
    ABB has won a contract to supply its ABB Ability Marine Remote Diagnostic System to eleven Sovcomflot vessels operating in the Arctic and Russia's Far East, helping optimize safety and performance through

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • UK re-opens controversial Brexit ferry tender
    'We urge both the new UK government and EU leaders to continue to prioritise frictionless trade in their negotiations,' says...
  • Indonesian 2020 cabotage waiver could create unfair competition and legal risk
    Sprawling archipelagic Indonesia may not be the only nation seeking to implement IMO 2020 waivers within port waters
  • Unpaid bills led to grounding of Russian bulker, say investigators
    The MAIB has advised Murmansk Shipping to take steps to ensure that its vessels are adequately resourced to operate safely...
  • GasLog eyes higher LNG carrier charter rates
    GasLog expects shipping availability to tighten in the second half of the year onward in account of new LNG supply...
  • Shipowner groups call for delay to Panama Canal toll rise
    New toll structure is set to come into effect on the same day that low-sulphur emissions rules become mandatory
  • Global box port volumes edging up to 1bn teu
    Asia will provide the container port industry with the lion's share of volume growth in the coming years, says Drewry
  • Strong LNG fails to lift Teekay out of loss
    Teekay's tankers unit is expected to get a lift from higher refinery runs through the latter part of the year...
  • Restis signs orders for up to four MR2s at STX
    Greek owner launches tanker renewal programme for wet arm Golden Energy Management
  • Yangzijiang-Mitsui JV shipyard starts operation
    The new yard has been established in response to China's rising clean-energy demand, says Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding in a statement
  • DSV posts best-yet quarterly operating profit
    DSV reported above market growth in seafreight volumes of 6% during the second quarter
  • South Korea pledges $35bn investment in port expansion
    A substantial amount of the funds will be invested in the port of Busan
  • PSA ties up deal for Halifax hub
    Halterm Container Terminal is currently undergoing expansion, which will allow for dual ULC berthing
  • Viewpoint: Enter the maritime micromanager
    The rise of automation on ships is leading to a culture of micromanaging, undermining seafarers' confidence, sidelining their decision-making skills...
  • Daily Briefing
    Swedish Club doubles war risk premiums as Hellenic trims rates | Royal Navy reports 85 Iranian 'interactions' in Hormuz |...
  • SSL Endeavour sets up new hub in Cyprus
    SSL Endeavour says it is targeting 'significant expansion' in marine as well as non-marine business with its new wholly-owned subsidiary
  • ILWU International backs Australian dockworkers against DP World's plans for automation
    Mr Adams said that DP World's threat to automate its Australian operations 'has been condemned internationally' and that clauses ensuring...
  • Port of Savannah racks up rise in container throughput for fiscal year 2019
    While there may be potential signs of a fall-off during the second half of 2019, figures for Savannah's first-half imports...
  • DP World criticises Djibouti's appeal to nullify court-ordered payment
    Djibouti was ordered to compensate DP World following last year's nationalisation of the Doraleh Container Terminal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • Mexico ports chief calls for customs reform
  • New US tariffs unlikely to impact China import flow
  • Schneider gives downbeat truck, intermodal outlook
  • Schneider closes final-mile division
  • Slim summer pickings for air cargo as demand tumbles
  • MPV/HL owners face bleak financing environment
  • India's JNPT terminals ink truce on rail operations

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation redeems preferred shares
    Tsakos Energy Navigation this week completed full redemption of $50m of series B preferred shares. Tsakos Energy Navigation tanker heads for Total charter The Athens-based, New York-traded company announced the milestone Thursday. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, there were 2 million shares outstanding. The company said the move highlights its "ability to access alternat
  • Chinese warship collides with Taiwanese bulker
    A Chinese warship collided with a Taiwanese bulk carrier Wednesday night, according to Taiwan's authorities. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration said the unidentified warship, under command of People's Liberation Army, and Kaohsiung-registered bulk carrier Yutai No. 1 hit each other in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan News has reported. The accident, which damaged the cargo ship, occurred 19.5 miles so
  • HFW offer tempts Singapore shipping veteran Chris Jones out of retirement
    Baltic Exchange's former Asia head joins law firm
  • Hornbeck heads to negotiating table as liquidity crunch looms
    The company has the cash to cover its 2019 debt. But 2020 and 2021 could pose a problem
  • Nissen Kaiun orders E1-backed VLGC newbuilding at Kawasaki Heavy Industries
    Deal marks the second VLGC booked by Japanese shipowner this year
  • Idled Hezhong bulkers hit snag in controversial China sand trade
    A serial buyer of Greek panamaxes may have found its bargains costly after the Chinese sand trade hits hurdle
  • China's Kunlun faces allegations of breaking Iran sanctions
    The battle is not over for Chinese oil and gas transporter despite the release of arrested VLGCs in Nord/LB dispute
  • Ardmore Shipping sees 'significant' room for tanker newbuilding price rise
    Product tanker newbuilding prices have huge room to climb amid expectations for a rising rate environment, Ardmore Shipping says. Ship sale hits Ardmore Shipping in second quarter Tony Gurnee shares Ardmore's growth 'compass' with IMO 2020 set to kick into top gear this September New York-listed Ardmore ordered 14 newbuildings in its initial growth phase in addition to its second-hand acquisiti
  • GasLog posts second-quarter loss amid weak rates
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner also sees rise in interest for term charters.
  • Seanergy Maritime results hit by 'series of negative events'
    Capesize owner Seanergy Maritime booked a net loss during the second quarter, having been hit hard by the market downturn in the first three months. 'Electric' capesize bulker rates climb to highest level since 2010 The Nasdaq-listed company, however, saw cash flow rise by around $33m during the period, according to its quarterly report. Seanergy posted a $6.9m loss for the period, a slight imp
  • Shell steers clear of running UK-flagged tankers through Strait of Hormuz
    Major tanker charterer Shell is keeping any UK flagged tankers under its control away from the Strait of Hormuz, its chief executive has confirmed. Shell's actions match peer BP, which revealed this week it was not taking its own ships through the trouble-spot after one of its tankers was targeted by Iran this summer. Unions and owners strike deal for seafarers on UK-flag ships in Strait of Hor
  • Lindblad Expedition sees higher earnings
    New York-based expedition cruiseship operator's tour revenues gained 10% during second quarter.
  • Global Ship Lease acquires three vintage boxships
    Ian Webber-led owner more than doubles earnings on higher revenue from Poseidon Containers acquisition in November.
  • Details emerge for YPF's Tango FLNG project export vessel
    Argentinian energy company YPF will use the oldest LNG carrier in Excelerate Energy's fleet to export cargoes from its recently started-up Tango FLNG project. Argentina's YPF charters Excelerate gas carrier to export LNG Shipping industry sources said YPF has fixed Exmar and Excelerate's 138,034-cbm Excalibur (built 2002), which is on long-term charter to Excelerate. YPF is said to be paying a
  • High-profile analyst Michael Webber leaving Wells Fargo
    Shipping's top-ranked researcher appears headed for another position in sector, with Wells likely to replace his coverage.
  • Oaktree Capital grows Eagle Bulk stake as analysts raise profit forecasts
    Oaktree Capital has snapped up another batch of Eagle Bulk Shipping shares to continue a flurry of investment activity in the shipowner by its largest shareholder. Oaktree took $45.5m of Eagle's new convertible bond launched last week to fund the purchase of six ultramaxes and has been a regular buyer of the stock for several months. Eagle to scoop Nautical quartet in first sale of scrubber-fit
  • Giant Euronav tanker in IMO 2020 storage play heading for 'top up' in Spain
    Tanker behemoth set for ship-to-ship top up before moving east to continue price and supply hedge
  • China Communist Party shipyard patron faces disciplinary probe
    Chairman of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding founder Ren Yuanlin's charitable foundation becomes a target of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption commission
  • Gazprom fixes out strategic Kaliningrad FSRU for trading
    Russia's Gazprom Marketing & Trading has sublet Gazpromflot's floating storage and regasification unit, which is stationed in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Gazpromflot eyes business for newly arrived Kaliningrad FSRU Industry players said the 170,000-cbm Marshal Vasilevskiy (built 2018) has been chartered by OMV Trading for trading for a period from September to November. They quoted a ra
  • 'No premiums' for Chinese tankers in Middle East
    While judged to be less risky, Chinese vessels are not enjoying financial benefits in tanker freight and insurance markets
  • How is Donald Trump's trade war impacting global and Chinese shipments?
    Clarksons senior analyst says trade war is having a direct impact on trade volumes and patterns
  • Teekay LNG profit boosted by new vessels and lower costs
    Teekay LNG Partners has had a profitable second quarter, bolstered by newly delivered vessels and lower expenses. Latest Arc7 newbuilding takes NSR for maiden voyage Net income was $16.4m during the period, a little behind what was seen in the previous three months but ahead of the $2.7m profit posted in the second quarter of 2018. Earnings were boosted by the nine LNG carrier newbuildings de
  • Teekay Tankers takes heart from IMO 2020 and lowest orderbook this century
    Teekay Tankers trumpeted strong aframax numbers and pointed to an improving market this year as it rang up a smaller than expected second quarter loss. Teekay brand lives on in Brazil - but under new ownership Narrowing NAV gap could herald pick-up in shipping investment Petrobras floats tender for suezmax shuttle tanker series New York-listed Teekay said rates were facing short-term headwin
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding strikes new venture with Japanese giants
    China's largest private shipbuilder has joined forces with two Japanese heavyweights with the aim of boosting production and promoting clean energy in China. Yangzijiang unlikely to raise payout, despite financial prowess Mining giant BHP floats dual-fuel newcastlemax newbuild tender Ren Yuanlin's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Mitsui & Co have established what the new pa
  • VIDEO: Indonesian ro-pax goes up in flames
    Shipyard fire destroys ferry and injures workers on the island of Karimun
  • Bunnemann's Atlantic Lloyd sells pair of boxships
    High-spec vessels sold to Singapore-based feeder operator
  • Brovig group pumps equity into main holding company
    Brovig group holding company Gezina has strengthened its book equity by NOK 100m ($11.7m). ISB Invest, a company controlled by Gezina main shareholder Inger Sande Brovig, has injected capital that lifts the book equity to a total of NOK 358m at the end of last year, according to a just-released annual report. Gezina chief executive Geir Bredo Larsen said the issue in part of generation shift.
  • Overflowing in-tray for Shaw as International Group's new CEO
    Former Reed Smith partner discusses the issues facing the P&I sector, from Middle East tensions to sanctions to attempts at busting international liability limits
  • Lorentzens Skibs diversifies fleet with car-carrier purchase
    Lorentzens Skibs is continuing its policy of focusing on projects rather than market segments by buying its first car carrier. The Oslo-based company has purchased a German-controlled vessel through a limited partnership company set up by Fearnley Finans. Shipowner Nicolai E Lorentzen, a major shareholder in Lorentzens Skibs, confirmed the company bought the 4,870-ceu Gral. San Martin (built 20
  • Unions and owners strike deal for seafarers on UK-flag ships in Strait of Hormuz
    Agreement could impact on wages of seafarers working in the Middle East Gulf
  • Latest Arc7 newbuilding takes NSR for maiden voyage
    An ice-breaking LNG carrier is taking the Northern Sea Route (NSR) on the first Arc7-type vessel delivery voyage through the Arctic passage to the Yamal LNG project for 2019. MOL LNG carrier sets Arctic transit record The 172,600-cbm newbuilding Vladimir Voronin, which is owned by Teekay LNG and its partner China LNG Shipping, left DSME's shipyard in Geoje last month and is due to arrive at Yama
  • Dry bulk woes slash Pacific Basin half year profit
    Hong Kong-listed bulker specialist said start to 2019 was weaker than the last two years.
  • Hornbeck stays red in the second quarter
    Hornbeck Offshore remained in the red in the second quarter. For the three months ending 30 June, the Louisiana-based, New York-traded company posted a $31.9m loss, deeper than the $25m posted for the second quarter of 2018 and an $0.84 loss per share, four cents worse than analyst expectations. Revenues were down, too, year-over-year from $58.4m to $56.8m. The second quarter figures did repres
  • PSA expands Canada footprint with Halterm acquisition
    Singapore terminal operator says expanding terminal is well suited to new generation of mega-ships.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • Trump announces new China tariffs
    A tariff of 10% will be placed on $300 billion of Chinese imports beginning Sept. 1.
  • ONE aims for 2019 turnaround
    After struggling through last year's startup, Ocean Network Express shows a small profit.
  • Chinese billionaire charged with evading $1.8 billion in US import duties
    Liu Zhongtian, former president of China Zhongwang Holdings, was indicted this week for orchestrating a scheme to avoid paying U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on aluminum imports.
  • 'Tip of the spear' against terrorism financing
    The head of Treasury's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence points to "network sanctions" as meaningful tool to curtail Iran's ability to fund terrorist groups.
  • IMO 2020 has investors 'on pins and needles'
    Stifel shipping analyst Ben Nolan said with the IMO 2020 deadline just five months away and a tanker rate spike "yet to materialize," investors "are beginning to become understandably nervous."
  • New rules to roll out for strollers, fridges
  • PSA completes acquisition of Halterm

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 1, 2019
  • Oil prices crater as fresh US tariffs exacerbate demand growth concerns
    Crude and refined product futures settled sharply lower Thursday as demand growth concerns took center stage following an escalation in the US-China trade war.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Vopak eyes higher occupancy in Q4 as storage upgrades, VLSFO fuel demand converge
    Vopak expects occupancy rates to pick up in Q4,2019 as storage contracts for IMO 2020 compliant fuel oil kick in.
  • TANKERS: Clean tankers owners expect strong Q4, prepare for bunkering shifts
    Gurnee stated Ardmore was confident there will be sufficient quantities of VLSFO.
  • Fujairah-delivered bunker premiums rebound on tighter prompt supply
    Some customers have come back in July as it's tight over in Singapore, a Fujairah bunker trader said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Nils Vinneby joins ScanOcean for bunker trading
    Vinneby will be focusing on bunker trading with ScanOcean.
  • Enterprise record gas transportation volumes contribute to Q2 profit jump
    "As we build pipelines and fractionators, you can expect export expansions from Enterprise," CEO James Teague 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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