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June 3, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates up 5pc to US$780/TEU, USWC soar 13.7pc to 1,471/FEU
  • HK rejects US warning on ship violating Iran sanctions
  • CMA CGM to double down on cost-cutting to adapt to a changing market
  • CMA CGM opts for London Gateway as it re-jigs reefer services
  • New accounting rules expose container shipping's debt dilemma
  • Ukrainian seaports handle more cargo and containers in Jan-April
  • Philippines Iloilo port development gets vital backing from Senator Drilon
  • Land, air and sea search for faster delivery of China-European containers
  • Hong Kong targets high value cargo, e-commerce in 'Airport City' vision
  • Shenzhen's SF Express thinking and acting globally with DHL, FedEx, UPS
  • JAL, MAB sign joint business agreement to extend air cargo cooperation

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 2, 2019
  • Baltic Dry Index down to 1,097 points
  • Britannia first P&I Club to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
  • Mansukh Mandaviya is the new Minister of Shipping
  • New cyber security clause now available
  • ZIM reaffirms commitment to highest standards of sustainability & business ethics in report
  • Castor oil export down by 8.8 pc in April 2019 due to US-China trade battle
  • Coconut product exports to cross INR 2,000 cr. in FY19
  • Port of Hamburg builds on its success as it looks to the future
  • Global freight & transport demand to surge by 2050 but will see significant disruptions, says report
  • Exporting fraternity welcomes new govt & looks forward to economic growth, sustainable & inclusive development, says FIEO
  • Final report on cryptocurrency ready to be submitted
  • Govt statement on withdrawal of India's GSP benefits by US
  • SEA submits representation to DGFT for bulk export of rapeseed oil, mustard oil
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2019 to congregate the fraternity in Chennai on July 3
  • The new Council of Ministers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Digital drive for inland barges
  • Combined transport growing in Europe
  • Investing in warehousing in Australia
  • US shortline railroad purchased
  • Port of Esbjerg enhancing crane capacities
  • Mieloo & Alexander expanding into Germany
  • Peruvian customs changes reporting requirements
  • Rhenus and E-Dentic develop new loading solution
  • Dongguan-Vorsino rail service
  • Erik Peuschel leaving Engel & Völkers executive
  • Investment at London Medway
  • IAG Cargo returning to Pakistan
  • K+N issues inaugural bonds for CHF 400 million
  • New train linking Baltic and Ukraine
  • Rebirth of KNSL a game-changer
  • New technical director for port of Turku
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Utair planning Ufa-Vienna service

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • 'Trump card' played in US-China trade war could mean a winning hand for carriers
  • Etihad Cargo acquires specialist forwarder Armaguard Valuables Management
  • Successful blockchain trial shows paper bills of lading are now 'historic artefacts'
  • Port of Melbourne $300m 'rail solution' would restrict competition, claim shippers
  • Forwarders dragging their heels over digitisation - and it could cost them, claims report
  • The Morrow Roberson road test: myDHLi - why is it so limited?
  • Uber's earnings are confusing, by design
  • Market Insight: Did the reciprocal TradeLens & Traxens investments this week hide another story?
  • Eight ways to improve air cargo in 2019
  • On the wires: Why CMA CGM delivered a shockingly good (and bad) interim update

Marine Logweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Chicago scrap recycler launches river transport subsidiary
    Chicago headquartered scrap metal recycler B.L. Duke has launched a new wholly owned subsidiary, B.L. Duke River Transport. The new division will focus on stevedoring services with both indoor and outdoor storage.
  • VIDEO: Newport News lands 588-ton JFK island
    Digital technology marked the exact location where Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) landed the 588-ton island onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) during a ceremony held
  • Fast cat is test bed for new MTU and ZF monitoring system
    Rolls-Royce and ZF are developing a new electronic monitoring system for ships. The aim is to achieve maximum vessel availability, while keeping fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Called the
  • Chouest gets $11.7 million Navy contract mod
    Edison Chouest group member Alpha Marine Services LLC, Galliano, La., has been awarded an $11,710,536 contract modification to fund the first one-year option period for the charter hire of U.S.-flagged Maritime Support
  • Norled picks Westcon to build hydrogen powered car ferry
    Green ferry pioneer Norled has commissioned the Westcon shipyard in Ølen, Norway, to build two new ferries - one of which will be the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered car ferry,

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Hormuz blockade would mean $554bn hit to seaborne trade
    'Loss of oil as an input will hurt the ability of companies in Asia to produce the goods that are...
  • International investors must weigh political risk
    A relatively predictable conclusion to election season in Asia was finished off by by a surprise change of prime minister...
  • Transpacific ocean freight rates fall to 48-week low
    China-US west coast rates have dipped under May 2018 levels once more and have slumped more than 20% since April
  • Ince brand name to live on
    The new brand represents the culmination of the business's strategy of acquisition and integration that will have grown revenues to...
  • Flex LNG lists in the US as first-quarter loss widens
    The Norway-based company is more bullish about prospects for the second half of the year
  • From 2020 to 2050: The immediate issues of future fuels
    2020 is only the beginning of a long and difficult transition that will define shipping's future
  • ECA on the fjords
    The maritime industry that operates in the fjords will need to raise its game if it is to meet the...
  • Digital forwarders gaining traction
    Tech-enabled forwarders are a catalyst for change in the global forwarding market but questions remain over how much they will...
  • Eurogate Intermodal launches new Rotterdam-Germany rail links
    Eurogate Intermodal said the new services are in response to 'increasing cargo flows via the western ports and the associated...
  • Daily Briefing
    China open to scrubber exclusion zone extension | CSSC Shipping IPO overvalued? | Exclusive interview: Saskia Groen-in't-Woud
  • Third officer blamed for China bulker deaths
    Two of the 19 injured have left the hospital, while the remainder are in 'stable condition' as investigations continue
  • The Interview: Saskia Groen-in't-Woud
    Firmly fitting the Maersk mould, Damco Freight Forwarding chief executive Saskia Groen-in't-Woud explains how the newly formed company will fit...
  • Rizhao Port Jurong seeking $66m in Hong Kong IPO
    The joint venture between Rizhao Port Co Ltd and Jurong Port Group will offer 400m shares at a price between...
  • Vancouver port strike averted after last-minute talks
    Negotiations between the British Columbia Maritime Employers' Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada began 18 months ago...
  • Floating regas projects face pushback in Australia
    Not everyone buys the idea that importing liquefied natural gas is a panacea to the woes brought about by high...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Appeals court backs subpoenas in ILA wildcat strike probe
  • CP's Yang Ming contract to help Vancouver fluidity
  • New Landstar CCO takes reins amid falling revenue
  • US scrap export decline worsens in 2018
  • Grant secures Oakland port truck fluidity project
  • India, Japan help revive Colombo terminal project
  • Tariff tremors test top 100 US importers, exporters

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Global Ship Lease discloses loan deal for boxship buy
    Global Ship Lease is taking out a $37m loan to finance the acquisition of three Zeaborn boxships. The New York-listed Ian Webber-led owner disclosed the deal with Hellenic Bank after the close Friday, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. It will pay for a good chunk of the $48.5m swoop for a trio of 7,849-teu ships built 2004 announced 23 May. Then, the company said the new s
  • Judge asked to delay decision in Carnival pollution case
    Small group wants to be heard on proposed settlement to dismiss cruise major's probation for environmental wrongdoing.
  • D'Amico joint venture moves MR tanker
    A D'Amico International Shipping has announced a joint venture sold its sole tanker for $28.7m. Eco Tankers - in which d'Amico has a 33% stake split with Venice Shipping - disclosed the deal for the 49,990-dwt High Sun (built 2014) Friday. Paolo d'Amico watching product tanker period market as rates get 'interesting' The buyer was not disclosed. The transaction is expected to net Eco Tankers $1
  • Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigura charter
    Greek owner Samos Steamship is fetching a strong rate for one of its LR1 tankers. European brokers said trader Trafigura has fixed its 79,000-dwt Epicurus (built 2017) for a year at $18,750 per day. The rate is well above Fearnleys $15,000-per-day assessment of a one-year LR1 charter. However, a market source told TradeWinds that figure was low compared to his outfit's one-year charter assessm
  • American Club fights back after North raid on key staff
    The American Club has quickly 'replaced key staff members who left its fixed premium business to join the rival North P&I Club. North P&I, which is based in Newcastle, north-east England, has taken on three personnel who have played an important part in the growth of the American Club's successful fixed premium venture Eagle Ocean Marine (EOM). American Club reports growth as renewal season clos
  • Wisdom Marine cashes in on early kamsarmax redelivery
    Taiwan's largest owner intends to pick up the pace of ship disposals after a steady series of newbuilding orders
  • Golden Ocean kick-starts share buybacks
    Golden Ocean has repurchased its third tranche of shares this week and the company's chief commercial officer has also added to his shareholding. Golden Ocean buys back as DNB Asset Management trims stake in bulker owner Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter The Oslo-listed bulker owner today purchased 50,000 shares at an average price of NOK 39.95 p
  • Koncar in talks to revive Kuwaiti order at Uljanik
    Croatian yard tycoon Danko Koncar is in talks to resurrect a cancelled Kuwaiti newbuilding at troubled Uljanik Group. The businessman is discussing a plan with Livestock Transport & Trading to revive a deal for a 13,700-dwt livestock carrier at the yard. Uljanik down to one client but talks continue Koncar, who owns compatriot shipbuilder Brodotrogir, would commit to building the ship with Ulja
  • Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG ships first cargo
    A first cargo has left Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG plant as the new US producer starts export operations. Sempra Energy prepares to fire up Cameron LNG plant The Mitsui & Co-controlled, 177,000-cbm LNG carrier newbuilding Marvel Crane came alongside at the plant this week with officials posting online that operations to load the vessel had got underway. This first cargo from the Louisiana-based
  • Cyprus stepping up efforts to overturn Turkish ban
    Cyprus is to step up efforts to remove "illegal" restrictions on its ships calling at Turkish ports. That was the message of Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades at the thirtieth annual general meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. He said: "Our efforts to remove these anachronistic and illegal restrictions will be further intensified as they are a clear violation of international law," he add
  • VLCCs to receive windfalls from Trump's tariff on Mexico
    The tariff war may also boost tonne-miles for product, LPG and LNG carriers if Mexico retaliates.
  • East Timor signs Damen newbuilding deal
    The government of East Timor has agreed a newbuilding contract with Dutch group Damen for a new passenger/cargo vessel. The ship will cost EUR 18.6m ($20.75m) and will be delivered in 19 months to operate on the country's north coast. East Timor is paying about EUR 12.6m, with the German state contributing the rest. Construction will be carried out in Yichang, China, the Noticias Financieras da
  • Boskalis bags $126m of North Sea OSV deals
    Dutch owner Boskalis Subsea Services has revealed new North Sea OSV contracts worth more than £100m ($126m). The company said the deals "cement" its position in the sector and affirm its commitment to Aberdeen with more people and bigger premises. Boskalis loses appeal in OSV charter time-limit battle Contracts awarded over the last six months include work on the Total Tyra redevelopment projec
  • EMGS makes interim chief executive a permanent fixture
    Bjorn Petter Lindhom has been named as the permanent chief executive of Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS). Electromagnetic Geoservices wins another Barents Sea survey contract Equinor and EMGS sign lucrative North Sea data deal Lindhom stepped in as the offshore survey company's interim head on 1 December, after former boss Christiaan Vermeijden resigned for personal reasons. "The board of di
  • Urals woes create aframax tanker floating storage
    Glencore, Total and Vitol are said to be forced into using at least five aframax tankers as floating storage for contaminated Russian crude.
  • Olympic Subsea narrows its loss in first quarter
    Olympic Subsea has halved its net loss for the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, according to its latest financial report. Olympic Subsea fixes six-month deal with Siemens Olympic Subsea wins more time before it has to list The offshore support vessel owner posted a loss of NOK 27.4m ($3.1m) for the first three months, compared to a loss of NOK 52.7m during the same quarter
  • Reederei Harmstorf adds second managing director
    German manager Reederei Harmstorf has appointed Alexander Riecke as its second managing director. The Hamburg company said he will run the firm and sister operation Thomas Meier-Hedde & Co KG together with Thomas Meier-Hedde. Riecke has been with Harmstorf since 2010. Harmstorf sells last ship to MPCC MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m He was given power of attorney at the company in February
  • K Line exits midsize LPG segment with sale to Navitranso
    K Line is about to exit the midsize segment for LPG carriers. The Japanese shipping giant is has sold 38,000-cbm Nordic River (built 2007) for $20.5m, TradeWinds is told. The move comes after TradeWinds reported last week that the company had sold the DSME-built sistership Viking River (built 2007) to Nikolaos Vafias for the same price. The Nordic River has reportedly gone to Naviera Transocea
  • Long-term boxship rates jump 11%
    Oslo-based rate benchmarking company Xeneta's XSI index has shown its biggest ever monthly rise in May. The jump in long-term contracted rates shows the effect of 2018 deals expiring and new contracts lifting levels, it said. Boxship capacity cuts likely after Trump tweets Transpacific freight rates battered by US-China tussle According to the crowd-sourced index, which started in 2017, global
  • S&P shipbroking veteran Roy Rudd dies
    Roy Rudd, a familiar shipping industry face from the 1960s and 1970s, has died at 90. Shipbroker son Mike Rudd, who founded Vortex Shipbroking in 2018, said his father died on 25 May having had "a fantastic life". He spent over 50 years in the shipping industry. Former SSY chairman Peter Kitching dies aged 80 Roy Rudd joined what was then shipbroker Simpson Spence & Young, after cutting his te
  • Norled inks world's first hydrogen car ferry
    Norway's Norled has ordered two pioneering new ferries the week after its sale was agreed by owner DSD. Domestic shipbuilder Westcon said it had been commissioned to construct the world's first car ferry to run on hydrogen, plus another ship that will use batteries. The vessels will carry 299 passengers and 80 cars. DSD gets healthy price for sale of ferry subsidiary Norled They will sail betw
  • Livestock carrier hit by fire in Greece
    Firefighters in Greece have been tackling a fire on a livestock carrier. The blaze broke out on the 4,700-dwt Boi Branco (built 1976) in Piraeus in Thursday, the 902 website reported. Tugs and 25 firefighters from eight vehicles were in attendance. No animals were reported on board. The vessel is operated by Rami Shipping Management of Beirut.
  • Hunter Group bangs tanker drum as $196m double VLCC sale talks continue
    Arne Fredly's Hunter Group struck an upbeat note on both the tanker market and its financial progress as it closes in on the sale of two of its eight VLCC newbuildings. Arne Fredly's Hunter Group poised to pocket highest VLCC resale price in half a decade Hunter Group set to spear profit on double VLCC sale at eye-catching price Lemos company Enesel closing in on blockbuster VLCC time charter
  • Ince name survives Gordon Dadds takeover
    The Ince name is to continue in shipping legal circles following its £27m ($34m) takeover by Gordon Dadds last December. The merged company has been known as Ince Gordon Dadds, part of Gordon Dadds Group, but will now be just Ince after a strategic review of the legal businesses. Most of the affiliated entities, including the international offices, will also be known as Ince. Ince Gordon Dadds
  • Maersk Broker executive trio chart next moves after profitable and expansive 2018
    Maersk Broker is keeping an eye out for further growth opportunities after recording what its top executives called satisfactory results in 2018. A continuation of its developments in the dry cargo market and its greater involvement and prominence in finance and research remain on the agenda, its executive board of Anders Hald, Claes Devantier and Henrik Franck told TradeWinds. "Every baby
  • Shareholders okay Hyundai Heavy split despite protests
    Shareholders have approved a plan to split up Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) ahead of its merger with DSME despite big protests in Seoul on Friday. Hyundai Heavy to partially shut Ulsan yards due to strike The vote marks the first step of the process to combine the shipbuilders in the teeth of fierce opposition from HHI's union. The $1.6bn takeover of DSME was agreed in March. HHI will now be
  • EMAS Offshore to be booted off Oslo exchange
    The Oslo Bors is trying once more to kick restructuring Singapore OSV owner EMAS Offshore off its exchange. It said it considered the company unsuitable for listing and believes it is not in a position to comply with its obligations. "Failure to pay fees in accordance with the general business terms and conditions of Oslo Bors is a breach of the continuing obligations, and the company does no lo
  • John Fredriksen's Flex LNG to list in New York in June
    John Fredriksen's Flex LNG will list in New York in June after the US SEC declared its registration statement effective. No new securities will be issued in connection with the move, which will see the company quoted on both the New York Stock Exchange and in Oslo. John Fredriksen's Flex LNG set to sail onto New York Stock Exchange Spotify-style Fredriksen's Flex LNG inches towards US listing
  • Expedition cruise orders keep rolling in
    Three more polar-classed cruiseship have been ordered this week including a seventh vessel for SunStone in China
  • Aussie LNG FSRU facility signs up first customer
    AIE's backers says they are also in "deep negotiations" with other potential buyers.
  • Jinhui Shipping's profit down 20% on market weakness
    But the Oslo-listed shipowner said the bulker sector still offers "more encouraging signs".
  • OOIL set to continue to outperform its peers
    Hong Kong owner's industry-leading return ratios set to improve even with change of ownership, says analyst.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Canadian port employers, ILWU reach tentative accord
    Dockworkers return to work Thursday afternoon after all-night negotiations.
  • Key USMCA step taken as Trump announces tariffs on Mexico
    The Trump administration on Thursday sent to Congress the draft statement of administrative action for approval of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation, but the president tweeted on the same day that he plans to impose tariffs on Mexico starting this month, about two weeks after the U.S. removed metal tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
  • 'Too soon to tell' autonomous trucks' workforce impact
    Daimler Trucks announced it is establishing the Autonomous Technology Group as part of its effort to put highly automated trucks onto roadways within the next decade.
  • New Jersey exit from Waterfront Commission blocked
    Judge says New York must concur with New Jersey's desire to leave the bi-state law enforcement agency.
  • Commentary: Advice on unrestricted Huawei affiliates
    Consultant warns exporters still need to exercise common sense to ensure there's no suggestion that the integrity of an export transaction is suspect.
  • Concerns raised about NVOCC renewals in China
    Attorney reports difficulties for U.S. firms as China moves from national to provincial registration of non-vessel operating common carriers.
  • Trade remedy to Central American exodus sought
    COAC's Northern Triangle Working Group gains momentum with 50 members and involvement from nongovernmental organizations and the United Nations.
  • AMO president receives Golden Compass Award
  • Talks underway to link Savannah, St. Louis via rail
  • Universities offer logistics and supply chain masters
  • Executive Moves: Landstar and VARGO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • FUTURES 5: Crude complex ends week lower as Mexican tariffs add to demand concerns
    Crude oil futures settled lower Friday on concerns that new US tariffs on imports of Mexican goods could slow demand growth.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Stockpiling for components, paper trading ramps up in May
    As testing and stockpiling demands increased throughout the year, liquidity in the derivatives markets, which S&P Global Platts began assessing May 2, increased.
  • Southernpec's exit to have muted impact on Singapore bunker market: sources
    "There is no significant impact on the market, [more recently] they were just leasing out their barges," a bunker supplier said.
  • Singapore Jun ex-wharf 380 CST term done at plus $3-$4/mt; higher from May
    "Delivered bunker demand is still poor ... though ex-wharf has seen some uptick compared with last month," a bunker trader said.
  • Middle distillate stocks at 11-week high as imports rebound: Enterprise Singapore
    Traders were in no rush to buy, however sources said there was emerging demand from Singapore for H2 June loading cargoes which may be used for blending into gasoil.
  • IMO 2020 may lift needle coke prices, hit steel: Wood Mac
    Prices for the low-sulfur crude oil types required to produce needle coke are expected to rise as more of these are diverted towards marine fuels, Wood Mac said.
  • East-West fuel oil spread at six-week low on closed arbitrage to Singapore
    One fuel oil trader said the East-West spread was falling on the back of the China-US trade war.

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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
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
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
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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