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September 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 6.2pc to US$710/TEU, USWC off 3pc to $1,566/FEU
  • CMA CGM profit declines nine fold to US$2.3 million as sales rise 4.6pc
  • China and US to hold Washington trade talks in October amid mistrust
  • CMA CGM looks to sell CMA Terminals business to reduce debt burden
  • Women truck drivers less efficent, 83.3pc more likely to suffer long delays
  • Salalah Port sets productivity record thanks to new equipment
  • Bangladesh scrapping costs 2 lives on Chattogram breaking beach
  • Panama Canal finalises new toll structure modification after consultation
  • CN and Cosco Shipping Lines extend intermodal partnership
  • OOCL leverages AI, IoT to enhance accuracy, capabilities of reefer services
  • Namibia's Walvis Bay 40-hectare terminal ups capacity to 750,000 TEU
  • Abu Dhabi industrial zones attract major Indian maritime investment
  • Global air cargo demand falls 3.2pc as US-China trade war deepens: IATA
  • Budapest airport seeks more e-commerce business from China
  • PE firm buys HK aircraft parts firm for sum in US$300 million range
  • Air cargo down 4.2pc in July, hit by US-China trade war: WorldACD

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
  • Challenging times for Indian rice exports - Potential new markets
  • CMA CGM Group delivers solid operating performance & above-market growth in volumes in Q2 2019 despite uncertain worldwide geopolitical environment
  • Directorate-General of Shipping celebrates 70th Foundation Day
  • Indian Register of Shipping takes over Chairmanship of IACS
  • Maersk & Koole Terminals to produce 0.5 pc sulphur marine fuel in Rotterdam
  • India raises import duty on Malaysian refined palm oil
  • India's export of value-added shrimp increasing after US tariffs on China
  • Oilmeal exports show sharp drop in Aug.
  • Chennai Port inks long-term agreement with KIA Motors for vehicle export
  • Kattupalli Port handles first exclusive call of Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • KoPT's Ideabox Challenge generates good response
  • VPT achieves impressive throughput among Major Ports during April-July 2019
  • CONCOR flags off movement of ex-im containers between Kattupalli Port & ICD Whitefield, Bengaluru via ICD Tondiarpet, Chennai
  • Trucking fleet operators' revenues & ability to repay loans seen reducing due to slowdown
  • GDP growth estimated at 6.3 pc in FY20
  • Govt expected to announce measures to boost subdued exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Expanded cooperation to reduce 50,000 t of CO2
  • UPS expands service portfolio
  • Markus Pütz is the new CCO
  • 1,000 grain-hoppers to cut back truck transports in Ukraine
  • IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel for Maersk
  • China Airlines finalises B777F order
  • New distribution centre for beverage manufacturer
  • Kerry Logistics appoints John Parkes as managing director
  • Extended intermodal partnerships in Canada
  • CSM Energy and Waterworks Offshore Services join forces
  • RTS gives Air Canada Cargo a helping hand
  • Freja continues its steady growth
  • New head of communications
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Tracking & tracing cardboard consignments in real time
  • Atlas Air Worldwide invests in New York
  • Seafreight and Innocentive form partnership

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Ocean carriers fight seasonal downturn by blanking more voyages
  • US carriers see opportunity knocking as the EU relaxes wet-lease rules
  • Soft market does not slow Latam expansion, thanks to perishables traffic
  • Shippers welcome plan for new index to improve liner reliability
  • Surviving in the US transportation market, by Jeff Barrie
  • Tough week ahead for Heathrow with threats from pilots strike and drones
  • US industry leaders tired of tit-for-tat trade war
  • M&A radar: 'This is like The Muppet Show'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Owners of fire stricken dive boat file for limitation of liability
    The owners of the Conception, the dive boat that sank in flames early Monday morning with the loss of 34 lives filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District
  • Bollinger promotes Christian Pierce to Director of Engineering
    Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La., has promoted Christian Pierce to Director of Engineering. In this role, he will lead the engineering department in all facets of engineering on both government and commercial programs
  • DFDS buys Moby RoPax duo
    Copenhagen headquartered DFDS reports that it has entered into an agreement with the Italian ferry company Moby to acquire the two combined freight and passenger ferries Moby Wonder and Moby Aki, built
  • Coast Guard, cruise lines join Bahamas relief efforts
    The U.S. Coast Guard's Hurricane Dorian response operations continue in support of the Bahamas. As of Friday at 9 a.m., Coast Guard crews had rescued 205 people in the Bahamas since Hurricane
  • Metal Shark expands into Peru
    Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark has announced its expansion into Peru, with a new patrol boat order now in production, and a multiyear co-production agreement recently established with state-operated Peruvian shipyard
  • First X-Bow polar vessel named, delivered and set to explore
    The first in a series of expedition ships being built for Miami headquartered SunStone Ships was named Greg Mortimer in a ceremony held today at China Merchants Heavy Industries (CMHI) shipyard in
  • Chauncey Naylor named Director of Resolve Maritime Academy
    The Resolve Marine Group has named Chauncey Naylor as the new Director of its learning arm, the Resolve Maritime Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In this role, he will be responsible for

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • CEVA integration drags on CMA CGM results
    Growth in volumes and lower costs boost liner operations, but group profits are held back by logistics performance
  • Sale and leaseback deals prove popular
    For a company that needs additional liquidity to offset a deteriorating cash flow, sale and leaseback deals are an easy...
  • Dorian: MSC to aid Bahamas recovery
    Carrier will provide temporary housing and vessels to support aid efforts
  • Ports America joins Maersk Growth in Loadsmart investment
    Terminal operator to assist in rolling out trucking initiative designed to reduce on-dock turnaround times
  • Shipowners' Club cuts deficit at half-way mark
    'We know we have to earn the trust that is placed in the club and we also know that this...
  • Skuld sees sharp fall in net income, as half-year combined ratio hits 116%
    'Despite the high number of reported claims, we are pleased with the half-year result, particularly given the challenging international marine...
  • Hunter agrees deal with Fredriksen's Ship Finance for VLCCs
    Following the deal, Hunter will have four new tankers in its fleet, which are expected to be delivered from March...
  • Antwerp forecasts a radical shift in shortsea shipping after Brexit
    More checks and red tape expected following UK's departure from EU
  • London calling: Forget the Brexit bluster, let's focus on the international itinerary
    While there will be ample opportunity for the Maritime UK contingent to make a valid pitch for business and the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Total readies for low-sulphur transition | Euronav gets funding for compliant fuel deal | Alternative fuel is...
  • Fuel additives can help with some bunker blending issues
    'Even if a shipowner has cleaned the tanks before using the LSFO, there will be potential issues with blend components...
  • Australia detains Chinese bulker over MLC violations
    Fraudulent documentation was found and the crew told the ITF inspector they had been bullied and forced into working excessive...
  • US ports brace as Dorian continues threatening path up Atlantic coast
    'We are fully committed to supporting both immediate and longer-term relief and recovery efforts in the Bahamas' - MSC Group chairman...
  • Capital lines up orders for 10 LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    No charters have been fixed for any of the ships but it is believed that the owner has been in...
  • Dorian: Shipping lines pledge aid for Grand Bahama
    UPDATED: Cruise line Royal Caribbean has pledged to provide 20,000 meals a day to islanders, while Mediterranean Shipping Co will...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • East Coast ports reopen as Dorian pushes offshore
  • Trans-Pac spot decline bodes ill for peak volumes
  • CMA CGM losses deepen despite volume growth
  • FMC to gauge detention/demurrage fairness on flow merits
  • Pivotal Q4 ahead for US truckload sector
  • Rail deal boosts India's BMCT volumes
  • CN, Evergreen extend Canada contract
  • Crowd-sourcing solutions for container shipping?

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Tsakos reports scrubber installation delays
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is reporting delays in scrubber installations. On its second quarter earnings call Friday, the New York-traded gas and oil carrier told investors exhaust gas cleaner retrofits ahead of IMO 2020 were "longer than initially forecasted". TEN keen on further LNG growth Hyundai Heavy reveals $189m LNG carrier order "Shipyards [are working] at full capacity to meet retrofitt
  • NYSE moves to boot Seadrill Partners over market cap
    Seadrill Partners' days on the New York Stock Exchange appear to be over. The exchange has suspended trading in the John Fredriksen-backed offshore drilling rig owner's shares and begun proceedings to delist it over its $14m market capitalization. Shares will instead trade on over the counter markets under the ticker symbol SDLPF. "The company intends to appeal this delisting determination," th
  • TEN keen on further LNG growth
    Listed Tsakos company confirms LNG newbuilding, optimistic about its traditional business
  • Lorentzen & Stemoco posts loss due to Singapore restructuring
    The company took a $1.2m hit related to its Singapore business in 2018, but still has its eyes on growth in Asia.
  • Diana Shipping launching second repurchase offer
    Diana Shipping is making another round of buybacks, this time for up to 1.4 million shares. The Athens-based, New York-traded bulker owner announced the $3.55 per share offer Friday. Diana Shipping to keep selling ships for shares The company said the move was in its best interests given its cash position - $121.4m in the bank according to third quarter filings - and share price. At the open F
  • Oldendorff bulker under repair after engine failure
    German owner says work to be completed soon on Helena Oldendorff
  • Hove Offshore takes back PSVs from A1 Offshore as spat gets ugly
    Danish owner Hove Offshore has taken two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) back into its own management from A1 Offshore due to "lack of confidence" in the company, TradeWinds has learned. Pareto finally offloads PSV trio A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV purchase The 3,300-dwt PSVs Poseidon Express (built 2004) and Neptun Express (built 2004) will be managed by Maritime Construction Service
  • MSC denies chartering Eastern Pacific boxships
    Swiss giant says it has not taken on LNG-fuelled newbuildings.
  • Navios Maritime loss widens as rates fall
    Bulker owner also hit by losses from affiliates in second quarter.
  • 3 Maj revives cancelled Algoma bulker order
    Croatian yard to complete $36m ship for Canadian owner after funding secured.
  • Boxships dodge recycling as cash buyer strikes deals
    Sliding scrap prices prompt GMS to seek buyer and charterer for handysize containerships
  • Gianluigi Aponte pledges hurricane help
    MSC Group to provide essential goods and prefab housing for devastated Caribbean islands.
  • More distressed sales likely in car carrier sector
    Pressure on owners of older, mid-sized vessels in opaque sector.
  • Bangladesh surveyor arrested in bribery case
    Anti Corruption Commission detains department of shipping official.
  • Columbia teams with German broker in offshore sector
    CSM Energy unit forms strategic alliance focusing on renewables.
  • Subsea 7 bags Saudi Aramco contracts
    Norwegian contractor adds deals worth up to $150m in Saudi Arabia.
  • More Brightoil tankers put up for auction
    Auctions announced in Hong Kong and Singapore for a VLCC, three aframaxes and and three more bunker tankers.
  • Fredriksen's Ship Finance moves for Hunter VLCCs
    New York-listed company buys tanker trio for $180m in leaseback deal.
  • Major bunker ports geared up for IMO 2020
    Marine fuels experts caution that shipowners still have to do a lot of catching up

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Weakened but dangerous, Dorian reaches Canada
    Halifax and the region hit with heavy winds as potent post-hurricane system leaves 300,000 without power and knocks down a construction crane.
  • Singapore and Kuehne + Nagel launch a venture fund for logistics startups
    Risk-averse money is still entering the FreightTech space.
  • Down Under Trucking: Rise in truck-death toll; engine tampering; pooper-scooper salvage; trucking standards vs human needs
    Carnage on Australia's roads continues as yet more truckers, passengers and vehicle drivers die. Meth-consuming, engine-tampering trucker caught. Pooper-scooper set up to salvage stink-truck. Drivers...
  • FreightWaves oil report: signs of IMO 2020 in physical markets are tough to find
    Markets for diesel are trending where theyve been for the last year.
  • Trucking utilization improves while prices remain suppressed
    Carriers are having less trouble keeping their drivers busy over the past month, but that has not quite translated to increased prices.
  • Containers are the next hurricane to hit U.S. Southeast ports
    U.S. ports will see a rush of ships as they reopen, but Bahamas port sees severe damage.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • ANALYSIS: ICE LSGO spreads price in tighter diesel, gasoil market
    The backwardation in ICE low sulfur gasoil November/December and December/January spreads had risen to contract highs due to an expected draw-down in stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub and diesel and gasoil market tightness ahead of the implementation of IMO 2020, according to traders.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise on week as exports east remain slow
    No fuel oil cargoes were seen departing the region as Singapore looks to reduce high sulfur fuel oil inventories, keeping arbitrage movements on the route muted.
  • OPEC hikes crude output, but still overcomplies with cuts
    The cuts, along with US sanctions on OPEC members Iran and Venezuela, have contributed to tightening supplies, particularly of heavier and sour crudes.
  • Supply of 380 CST HSFO tightens in Europe ahead of IMO 2020: sources
    Sourcing supply of 380 CST bunker fuel in Europe is becoming increasingly difficult ahead of IMO 2020, market participants said Friday.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures settle higher as a positive US jobless rate counters demand fears
    Crude futures settled higher Friday, after a key US economic indicator showed that the US jobless rate held steady at 3.7% amid underlying concerns about the global demand outlook from the US/China trade dispute.
  • TANKERS: Maritime threats prompt heightened security, raise costs
    Charterers say that this pushes up the cost of delivering cargoes, resulting in higher costs for importing crude and oil products.
  • Singapore's residue stocks dip on limited arbitrage inflows from the West
    Singapore imported no cargoes from Europe for the third consecutive week, the data showed.
  • Brent oil to test $70/b by year-end on IMO 2020: Platts Analytics
    "Demand remains on a negative watch," Platts Analytics said, after lowering its demand growth forecast to 1.02 million b/d for 2019.
  • Oil futures come off highs as demand concerns trump stock drawdowns
    Crude remains stuck between broader economic concerns and rising US crude production on one hand, and tightening inventories on the other, an analyst said.
  • CRUDE MOC: Oman, Dubai premiums turn around post ADNOC OSPs
    November cash Oman ticked even higher, rising 36 cents/b day on day to a premium of $2.38/b over November Dubai futures.

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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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