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April 4, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants' global box volume up 6pc to 110m TEU in 2018
  • CMA CGM unites Containerships and MacAndrews under single brand
  • Hamburg Sud finalises sale of bulk shipping operations to China Navigation
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings after May Labour Day holiday
  • British PM seeks help from Labour leader to break Brexit deadlock
  • Brexit problems fuel more direct cargo shipping from Ireland to Europe
  • Rapiscan's baggage screening system gets European approval
  • Cathay and Lufthansa joint venture on cargo fully expanded
  • Signs of China-US air freight rates on the rise: FIS
  • AirAsia sets up Red Cargo Logistics to deal directly with customers

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics certified as a Great Place to Work by GPTW®2019
  • Best practices guide on container shipping & quality of containers published
  • BIFA Young Forwarder Network goes on tour
  • Management change at A.P. Moller-Maersk
  • OOCL receives digital transformation award
  • UK's exports to India grew at a faster rate in 2018
  • Major Ports handle more overall cargo & containers in 2018-19
  • CEVA Logistics extends highway to the west & commences regular trucking service between China & Europe
  • Railways on a cargo high in 2018-19
  • Global trade growth loses momentum as trade tensions persist

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dreaming of the trans-Maghreb
  • 50th anniversary and sights set on 1 million teu
  • DB Schenker inks pact with Channel Advisor
  • Dynamic growth for P3
  • LNG trucks for food deliveries around Berlin
  • More barges to/from North Brabant
  • São Paulo Guarulhos airport augments market share
  • SNCF to drive modal shift forward in Belgium
  • XXL job in Rostock
  • Crowley senior leaders Roberts and Harrison changing roles
  • UAL feels the wind beneath its wings
  • Eureka! Swiss Pharma forwarder finds Brexit solution
  • Broekman Logistics concludes VLS-Group integration
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New equipment for MICT in the Philippines
  • Another China-Europe freight train takes to the rails
  • SAS Cargo flies two giant pandas to Copenhagen
  • Containerships and MacAndrews unite

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • To ease post-Brexit congestion, 'trailer traffic could be switched to containers'
  • Subsidies from China keeping ambitious Cosco in calm financial waters
  • Australian truckers furious at more 'unregulated' port surcharge hikes
  • 'Forwarders should not pay surcharges on boxes that are not clean or need repair'
  • Freighters still managing to find their niche in a bumpy air cargo market
  • Milestone for One Belt, One Road with success of China-Europe overland service
  • New roles for Michael Roberts and Parker Harrison at Crowley Maritime
  • APMM's Claus Hemmingsen steps down as energy division closes
  • View from the forklift: Did DSV just strike its first ever really bad deal with Panalpina?
  • Market Insight: DHL GFF, Wisetech & the IT supremacy obsession - is Saas the sassy option for forwarders?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Furetank sells LNG fueled tanker to Desgagnés
    Sweden's Furetank Rederi AB is selling its 17,999 dwt LNG dual fueled product tanker Fure Vinga, delivered just over a year ago to Canada's Groupe Desgagnés Inc. Neither privately held company has
  • Chinese owner to install Alfa Laval scrubbers on 31 ships
    Alfa Laval says that a leading Chinese shipping company has chosen PureSOx scrubber systems for exhaust gas cleaning on 31 vessels in its fleet and has also signed a far-ranging service agreement,
  • American Cruise Lines accelerates newbuild program
    Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines is continuing to accelerate its newbuild program. The company introduced a new ship in 2017 and two new ships in 2018. It latest new ship will
  • Vigor wins $14.7 million T-AO drydocking contract
    Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Ore., has been awarded a $14,731,225 contract for an 81-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul drydocking of USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). The contract includes options that,
  • New standard covers lithium-ion battery use in vessels
    A new ASTM International standard provides guidelines for using lithium-ion batteries on ships. The standard (F3353) was developed by the organization's ships and marine technology committee primarily to support large lithium-ion battery
  • Rederij Doeksen inks long term LNG fuel contract with Titan
    Harlingen, Netherlands, headquartered ferry operator Rederij Doeksen has signed a long term contract with Titan LNG for the supply of LNG as a shipping fuel to the newbuild ferries, Willem de Vlamingh

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Noatum completes acquisition of MIQ Logistics
    Noatum Logistics to maintain its current network of agent partners
  • Hutchison Ports in joint venture to develop world's biggest STS transfer hub near Singapore
    The facility will have a storage capacity of more than 9m metric tonnes of petroleum products, located on 2,800 acres...
  • DSV chief executive 'super excited' about Panalpina merger
    The merger of two logistics players presents a solid business case that includes synergies and raising Panalpina margins, says Andersen
  • Crew arson does not invalidate Hague-Visby fire defence, Court of Appeal holds
    Case follows 2015 engine room fire on Freeport Holdings-owned tanker Lady M, probably started by chief engineer suffering from extreme...
  • Cosco Shipping expands logistics reach with e-commerce joint venture
    Deal follows a strategic co-operation agreement between Cosco Shipping and JD in 2017, when they aimed to collaborate on cross-border...
  • US has to pick the right LNG battle
    Renewed calls for US Shipping to benefit from LNG deals will likely set back new export projects. The US may...
  • PSA-backed trade platform takes off on desire to cut red tape
    The digital platform dubbed Calista will cross the 22m-transaction mark very soon
  • Los Angeles works to become the port of the future
    Long-term goal is to improve data flow among cargo owners, shipping lines, and other stakeholders so that port and terminal...
  • Chinese ports rush to upgrade to the smart age
    Ports have not quite figured out the rewards or the price of sharing their data with other industry stakeholders
  • Get smart: The new technology of port communities
    Ports need to bring value-added services to their customers in order to turn ports into communities that are more than...
  • Gil Ofer launches MaritimeTech Accelerator programme
    Gil Ofer believes 2019 will be a milestone year in which commitment from private enterprise will reach breakthrough levels and...
  • Maritime Singapore invests in a digital future
    The programme has two specific aims of growing the sector's value-add by S$4.5bn ($3.3bn) and creating over 5,000 good-quality jobs...
  • Wärtsilä's Singapore cyber centre gathers pace
    The platform has also drawn interest from non-traditional shipping players who have invested heavily in the sector, says the vice-president...
  • Fresh thinking at the helm of the MPA
    Quah Ley Hoon was chief editor at Singapore broadcaster MediaCorp before she took over from Andrew Tan, as chief executive...
  • Singapore seeks to consolidate its prime port position
    The competition in the region is fierce and the onset of new mega alliances and continued growth in vessel size...
  • No-deal Brexit could boost shortsea box trade
    Spare capacity in both feederships and UK box ports could be utilised to relieve ro-ro congestion in face of customs...
  • Star Bulk and ER Capital shelve four-cape deal
    Greek buyer and German seller mutually waive options after market slide
  • Vopak boosts Singapore fuel capacity with Sebarok expansion
    Singapore is one of the world's most important maritime nations and fuel supplier Vopak wants its Sebarok terminal to be...
  • Claus Hemmingsen to step down from Maersk
    As Maersk removes itself from the energy sector, vice-chief executive Claus Hemmingsen stands down
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela relies on Greek fleet to move crude | Panama mulls de-flagging Venezuela tankers | Singapore unfazed by China's bunker...
  • Tide turns for South Korean yards in the first quarter
    New DSME chief executive stresses the major shipyard has to prepare for sudden changes in the business environment while emphasising...
  • China set to build world's biggest LNG carrier
    Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and DNV GL team up to develop the world's first 270,000 cu m LNG carrier supported by bullish...
  • Three countries granted Iran oil waivers have cut imports to zero
    There are now around six ships loaded with Iranian crude and destined for China, while three are bound for India...
  • IGU hails 2018 as record year for global LNG trade
    New liquefaction facilities coming onstream bolstered global supply while demand increased, supported by strong import growth demand in Asia, especially...
  • The US will not delay sulphur cap implementation
    The US has no interest in stalling the imposition of the IMO 2020 red tape, said Admiral Nadeau who also...
  • AP Moller-Maersk urged to work out differences with Los Angeles dockworkers
    The invitation to dialogue came as a delegation of representatives from the ITF and affiliated unions addressed the Maersk annual...
  • Novatek signs LNG supply deal with Repsol
    The Arctic LNG 2 project will supply 1m tonnes per annum of LNG to markets along the Iberian Peninsula

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Mexico's new HOS rule driving up truck rates
  • Terminal 5 lease approval triggers Sea-Tac expansion
  • PE firm reacquires GlobalTranz nine months after selling
  • Private equity to fuel Truckstop.com expansion
  • EU bolsters freight rail as roadway reform stalls
  • Chinese tariffs won't stop US resin export wave
  • Global union joins fight against LA terminal automation

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Top executive bonus payments at Clarksons cut following dip in 2018 profit
    Top Clarksons executives have booked smaller bonuses in 2018 thanks to a combination of lower profitability and higher thresholds. Both chief executive Andi Case and finance and operating chief Jeff Woyda saw their pay packets shrink, according to Clarksons' annual report. Clarksons covers key bases with new chairman Thomas Clarksons calls in Miller to chair pay committee Clarksons meets highe
  • Wisdom Marine to raise $71m for retrofits and fleet expansion
    Taiwanese bulker owner will return to Japanese yards for a 38,000-dwt vessel and a 63,300-dwt ship.
  • Vitol and NIDAS sign COA for shipping gasoline to Nigeria
    Vitol has signed a contract of affreightment with NIDAS Shipping Services to ship gasoline to Nigeria during the second quarter as part of its crude-for-product swap deal with Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC). NIDAS, a London-based subsidiary of NNPC, said the contract would run from April to June in parallel with the swap deal. NIDAS secures six-month freight contract from BP Nigeria's
  • Commodore-to-be John Hadjipateras has no regrets after baulking at BW LPG takeover bid
    John Hadjipateras and his Dorian LPG notched what was arguably their landmark achievement for 2018 in a way that can only be considered defensive, fighting off a hostile takeover bid from BW LPG. But if Hadjipateras is to be known as more than the 'sector's version of Dr No, there has to be more to the plan. Where does Dorian go from here, and how does it show shareholders that its rejection of
  • Navigator Holdings denies wrongdoing in alleged sanctions-busting
    Navigator Holdings is denying any wrongdoing after three of its ships appeared on a list of vessels that worked to deliver petroleum to Syria's ruling government in violation of various international sanctions. In a statement to TradeWinds Wednesday morning, the London-based LPG carrier owner said they were "unaware of any allegation or charges" from the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign
  • HSBC: IMO 2020 will be less disruptive than expected
    By making early preparations for compliance, shipping seems to have done something right for once, bank says.
  • Shipowners need to care about flying flag for a cleaner industry
    Shipping won't turn any greener than it has to - at least not without incentives, so we need more schemes to reward owners and operators for going over and above regulatory minimums
  • Avin renews fleet with twin tanker transaction
    Greece's Avin International has made two moves in the secondhand market within a few weeks to replace an ageing product tanker with a much younger vessel. Athens-based brokers have identified the Vardinoyiannis-controlled company as buyers of the 47,200-dwt Ariake Maru (built 2009) for about $13.6m. This comes just after other brokers reported last month that Avin sold the 47,200-dwt Vera Cruz
  • Paolo d'Amico 'extremely worried' about fuel compatibility under IMO 2020
    Intertanko remains very concerned about fuel compatibility issues connected to the implementation of the IMO 2020 sulphur cap, chairman Paolo d'Amico told TradeWinds. Speaking in a video interview, the d'Amico International Shipping chief executive said "dark areas" remain in the marine fuel market ahead of the 1 January deadline. Embed: D'Amico He said the tanker industry trade group is not su
  • Norden rides on heated MR period market with Clearlake charters
    Danish shipowner fixes out two vessels as the one-year rate for MRs rises to the highest since July 2016
  • Cargill hit by Vale dam bulker fall-out
    Trading and chartering giant Cargill has revealed a drag on its earnings from the tragic Vale dam disaster in Brazil in January. Earnings in the industrial and financial services segment for the third quarter ending 28 February were negatively affected by the industry-wide impact of the incident that killed at least 206 people, it said. Vale's iron ore supply disrupted until 2024 This required
  • Two dead after fire on cargoship
    Chinese authorities have said two seafarers were killed in a cargoship fire in Zhejiang Province. The blaze began in the accommodation block of the 5,200-dwt Sheng Tai (built 1997) on Monday, the Shanghai Maritime Rescue Centre said, according to the Eastday website. Four rescue boats including a tug were sent to the area to help the 17 crew. Two seafarers lost consciousness while the rest were
  • Genting buying controversial $250m superyacht
    Malaysia has finally found a buyer for a $250m luxury yacht linked to a state fraud probe. Attorney General Tommy Thomas said the 3,000-gt Equanimity (built 2014) is being snapped up by the Genting Malaysia cruiseship and gaming group for $126m, slightly less than the $130m guide price, Kyodo News reported. "This will rank as the highest recovery to date for the government of Malaysia from the 1
  • Short sea lines could ride to Brexit rescue
    Short sea container lines could bail out the UK if congestion is experienced after it leaves the European Union. This is according to a study by shipping consultancy Drewry, which said spare capacity could be used to ease problems at Dover. UK Club wins Dutch clearance for Brexit bolthole DFDS: Brexit delay 'really good news' A previous Drewry study had concluded that Dover had the capacity to
  • Seaspan eyes LNG shipping move with Cosco deal
    New York-listed boxship owner Seaspan is stepping up diversification efforts through a new LNG cooperation deal with China's Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET). It has signed a framework agreement for a strategic alliance with the state-owned company, which has the largest LNG carrier fleet in China. Seaspan puts $200m down on Swiber Holdings Fairfax becomes Seaspan's largest sharehold
  • Allseas drains North Sea PSV tonnage pool with Baltic Sea work
    North Sea platform supply vessel (PSV) owners are enjoying a spike in rates following a major shift of tonnage into the Baltic Sea. Swiss contractor Allseas has been ramping up activity at its Nord Stream 2 project off Sweden and has snapped up 10 ships. Bondholders forcing sale of Boa duo Clarksons: offshore dominoes falling into place? Seabrokers identifies Allseas as the charterer behind SD
  • Arriva Shipping goes green as it books first ever newbuilding
    Arriva Shipping of Norway is ordering a newbuilding for the first time. The 8,500-dwt bulker will be built in China and outfitted in Norway. The Olen-based company also has an option to book additional ships at the undisclosed yard. The firm ship is likely to cost $13m to $15m, depending on specifications. "We take the new emission rules seriously and want to be ahead of the game in our f
  • DNV GL says 'carbon neutral' fuels need to replace oil to facilitate IMO goals
    Alternative fuels from methanol and other sources need to take the largest share in marine energy mix for the IMO to meet emissions targets for 2050
  • Windward raises questions over migrant 'hijacking' of ship
    Ownership and flag changes made to bunkering tanker before it picked 108 people from the sea off Libya
  • Patched-up Viking Sky due to leave Norway
    The patched-up cruiseship Viking Sky is due to leave Norway on Wednesday following its headline-making encounter with a storm a week and a half ago. The 48,000-gt Viking Ocean Cruises vessel (built 2017) will head to Copenhagen in Denmark from Kristiansund, according to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Viking Sky incident raises concerns over Solas failings Low lube pressure blamed for Vikin
  • Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareholding for second time this year
    Siu Fai Ng, chairman of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, has added to his holding in the Hong Kong-based bulker owner. He has purchased 21,943 shares at a price of NOK 7.81 each or NOK 171,375 ($20,053) in total. Following the acquisition, the direct stake held by Ng and his wife stands at 4,810,563 shares, equivalent to 4.4% of the company's outstanding share capital. Shares in the shipown
  • UK Club issues warning over malaria deaths on vessels
    The UK P&I Club has highlighted the importance of having the correct malaria medicine on board vessels following recent fatal incidents. Sophia Bullard, its crew health programme director, said: "Recently, UK P&I Club members reported two cases of death and two cases of serious illness due to malaria. These cases arose despite the crew member being on medication to prevent the disease." She ad
  • CMA CGM lifts CEVA stake to 98%
    French container line CMA CGM has built its stake in Swiss group CEVA Logistics to 97.89% after its takeover offer. The Cash website said it now owned 54m of the 55.2m issued shares. The previous total was 89.5%. The shipowner paid CHF 30 ($30.25) per share to raise its holding from 33% in a deal valuing the logistics player at $1.66bn.
  • Furetank orders tanker as it ships one out "with mixed feelings"
    Sweden's Furetank has returned to China for new tankers as it sells a modern vessel. It has signed a contract for one 18,000-dwt dual-fuel product tanker at Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding, with an option for one more attached. The ships will be the same as a series of six built for Furetank and its partners Alvtank and Erik Thun in 2018 and 2019. Furetank takes on DSD and OH Meling tankers Skangas
  • Monjasa boosts bunker volumes but profit dips
    Danish bunker and tanker group Monjasa has seen profit dip in 2018 despite a big rise in fuel volumes. It said there had been a 17% increase in the amount of bunkers sold last year at 4.1m tonnes. Net earnings were $5m, down from $7m last year, however. "The positive developments of more customers buying more bunkers are not completely evident on the bottom line due to some non-recurring costs
  • New-look Premuda team paves way for stock listing
    Italian hires team that tilts to the tanker sector ahead of plans to return to the capital markets 'down the road'
  • Kongsberg chases leadership role with Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine merger
    With takeover completed this week, Norwegian tech company can start integrating the two groups
  • Key figure Claus Hemmingsen to leave AP Moller-Maersk
    Claus Hemmingsen, a key figure in the strategic overhaul of AP Moller-Maersk, is leaving the group after nearly 40 years. Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla backs progress on turning around AP Moller-Maersk 'supertanker' AP Moller-Maersk aborts plans to sell final energy arm Maersk Supply Service Hemmingsen is vice chief executive and CEO of the energy division, which has largely been sold off in the p
  • Snapped lashing line kills bulker crewman in New Zealand
    A seafarer has died after being hit by a snapped lashing rope on a bulker in New Zealand. The 34,000-dwt Coresky OL (built 2015) was docked in Eastland Port in Gisborne when the wire line parted on Wednesday morning, local media said. The man was tying logs to the deck when the incident occurred. He died in hospital. Maritime New Zealand went to the scene to conduct an investigation. The Sh
  • BW Group offer wins just 0.07% of Epic Gas shares
    Singapore's BW Group has convinced holders of just 0.07% of Epic Gas shares to sell out after its takeover offer two weeks ago. A total of 51,972 shares have been tendered at $1.60 each. The stock is worth $1.66 currently. Sohmen-Pao steps on M&A gas with Epic takeover in his sights Andreas Sohmen-Pao strikes again as BW Group takes control of Epic Gas When adding previously received acceptanc
  • Visser Shipping retrofitting fleet with hybrid scrubbers
    Dutch owner Visser Shipping has signed up to retrofit hybrid scrubbers to part of its fleet of boxships. Compatriot Value Maritime said it will supply the 9MW exhaust gas cleaners to three vessels, with an option for a fourth. Scorpio Bulkers secures more cash to fit scrubbers Visser, owned by Aleida and Douwe Visser, has five modern vessels, according to Value. The Visser website lists four o
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier seals jack-up vessel charter
    Oslo-based company will deploy American vessel in Europe in the offshore wind sector.
  • Tacoma and Seattle greenlight container terminal upgrade
    Project designed to accommodate ever expanding ship sizes and growing Asia-Pacific trade.
  • Robbers target second tanker off Venezuela in a week
    Watch keeper tied-up in latest incident comes just days after another boarding off major terminal.
  • Hudong-Zhonghua floats giant LNG carrier design plan
    Chinese shipbuilder teams with DNV GL on project to develop world's largest LNG ship

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Trump takes aim at counterfeit goods trafficking
    White House official Peter Navarro said online marketplaces, together with payment processors and customs brokers, believe they have "no liability and that simply has to stop."
  • A cargo wrangler expands to China
    Subsidiary of CBX Global has opened four offices in China to provide solutions to customers' varied problems.
  • Border shutdown seen as 'destructive' to U.S. economy
    The large volume of shared exports and imports between the U.S. and Mexico reflects the "highly integrated" manufacturing supply chain, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce official said.
  • U.S. pork producers fear Mexican market loss from tariffs
    A state pork producers association board member told a House subcommittee that Mexican and Chinese retaliatory tariffs have had a huge negative impact on U.S. pork exports.
  • Port of Seattle Terminal 5 improvement project approved
  • FHWA awards $53.2 million in technology grants

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Q1 US refining earnings likely to focus on finishing touches ahead of IMO 2020
    As US refiners complete plant upgrades to meet increased demand for cleaner bunker fuel next year, some are tempering earlier expectations regarding market impact as the deadline looms, anticipating questions from analysts during their results calls.
  • Washington rail bill could put 150,000 b/d of Bakken oil shipments at risk
    Washington state lawmakers may soon approve a bill which could put an estimated 150,000 b/d of Bakken crude at risk of being moved through the state, potentially causing a major adjustment in domestic crude flows.
  • International Chamber of Shipping warns of continuing overcapacity threat
    The global shipping industry has yet to fully come to terms with fleet overcapacity and unsustainably low freight rates, 10 years after the massive downturn of 2008, Simon Bennett, deputy secretary general at the International Chamber of Shipping, said Wednesday at an industry event in Istanbul.
  • Distillates from newbuild VLCCs arrive into Europe, Latin America
    Most of the newbuild VLCCs which brought distillates from the East towards Europe in the last month have stayed in West Africa, but some of the volume on board has made its way to Europe regardless, according to trade sources and cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software.
  • US committed to zeroing out Iranian crude exports
    With US sanctions waivers set to expire early next month, a State Department official said Tuesday that the US remained committed to zeroing out Iranian crude oil exports, claiming that global oil market conditions this year better allow for a maximum pressure campaign on Iran.
  • Crude stocks post larger-than-expected build amid refinery slowdown
    Rising production and weak refinery demand contributed to a larger-than-expected build in US crude stocks last week, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • Rotterdam bunker availability tightens on blendstock limitations
    Availability of high sulfur fuel oil for bunkering at Rotterdam has been facing constraints because of limited access to blending materials, sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Monjasa sees sales growth amid declining margins
    Sales climb by 17% to 4.1 million mt/year
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles drop for first time in 4 weeks
  • Singapore Apr/May 380 CST HSFO flips to contango first time in a year on supply glut
  • FUTURES: Brent closes in on $70/b on supply tightness

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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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