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October 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai to start new service linking Korea-China-Indonesia-Vietnam
  • IMO 2020 and void sailings to influence container shipping markets in Q4
  • China to curb further damage from trade war prior to resumption of negotiations
  • Japan and EU sign partnership deal to outdo China's Belt and Road
  • Greek port officials face charges linked to cartel operations
  • Work begins on world's largest automated terminal in Singapore
  • Government plans to privatise Shipping Corporation of India
  • Adidas CEO fears US-China trade row will impact consumer spending in US
  • Shanghai-Europe air freight rates are up 10pc in September on back of HK protests
  • Five killed in Ukraine cargo plane crash
  • CargoLogic Germany receives air operator certificate

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • First SOx scrubber-equipped VLCC delivered
  • Free digital course for freight forwarders on prevention of wildlife trafficking launched
  • MSC launches two new intra-Asia services
  • NYK joins 'Getting to Zero Coalition' for accelerating maritime shipping's decarbonisation
  • Softlink adjudged the best IT & Software company at MALA 2019
  • India's coffee exports seen declining for second successive year
  • Cargo volume at Major Ports marginally up in April-Sept.
  • Development of Singapore's new-generation Tuas Port commences
  • Huge investment opportunities seen in Bangladesh manufacturing & infrastructure for Indian businesses
  • Many more structural reforms in the offing to push the economy to a high growth trajectory, says Niti Aayog CEO
  • GMH 2019 in Ahmedabad on Oct. 11 to be a significant gathering of the trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tracking down thieves
  • Poland re-discovers the railways
  • Hupac expands its intermodal network in Europe
  • Evgeniya Khokhlova wins Fiata award
  • Bansard founds B.Aero
  • Portugal accedes to e-CMR
  • Reducing emissions by hard sail
  • Milestone for Osprey, millions for air transport providers
  • Raft of IT improvements for Continental Cargo Carriers
  • New head of marketing & communication
  • China - Slovakia - China pilot train on track
  • HL opting out of the Arctic route too
  • Mistral Air becomes Poste Air Cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Production plant for lithium-ion batteries
  • West of England appoints a new senior claims handler
  • Finnair seeks even more freight in Asia
  • Liverpool region to benefit from Brexit?
  • Financial injection for Poland's rail infrastructure

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • 2M and Zim blank more Asia-USEC sailings - 'slow volume pickup' blamed
  • No-deal Brexit will also show problems of not enough vets for exports
  • New platform the 'first step towards true blockchain interoperability'
  • Vancouver Airport needs to invest more in cargo to hit its potential
  • Seven cybersecurity threats that can sneak up on you
  • More pharma supply chain players opt for CEIV to increase traffic
  • Market Insight: Enter bold CMA CGM - if the bulls are right, prepare for more deals
  • Market Insight: Surprisingly, CMA CGM is investing in Ceva, plans no 'full fledged' cuts - CFO
  • New MD Richard Hogg will lead Unsworth into the digital age
  • Supply chain radar: Ceva reshuffles, names new global head of ocean freight

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Evergreen orders six giant box ships at Samsung Heavy
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) reports that it has won orders worth a total of $920 million from Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corporation for six large containerships with a capacity of
  • St. Louis region ports make major infrastructure investments
    The four public ports in the St. Louis region are making an infrastructure investments of more than $20 million to attract site selectors looking for property with access to the inland waterways,
  • International Seaways sells 49% stake in Q-Flex quartet to Nakilat
    Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd.) has paid $123 million in cash to take full ownership of four Q-Flex LNG carriers from joint-venture partner New York City headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:
  • Seaspan Shipyards makes VP appointment
    Seaspan Shipyards, North Vancouver, B.C., has appointed Amy MacLeod as its new Vice President, Corporate Affairs & External Communications. Based in Ottawa, MacLeod will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining strategic
  • Wärtsilä wins order for LNG bunkering simulator
    As the use of LNG as a marine fuel grows, demand for training for LNG bunkering vessel operators has been rising. Malaysia's Kasi Group has responded by placing an order for an
  • Marcon brokers sale of two U.S.-flag tugs
    Marcon International, Inc. of Coupeville, Wash., has recently brokered the sale of two U.S-flag tugs as the sellers,Crowley Maritime Services and Kirby Offshore Marine, continue to upgrade their fleets. Crowley Marine Services

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • China-built jack-ups find work in a recovering market
    'Stranded' China-built jack-ups, which some previously expected to be scrapped, have beaten expectations by finding work through bareboat charters with...
  • UK government reveals updated plans to contend with WTO Brexit
    The UK has confirmed that under the terms of a WTO Brexit, it would not impose border checks on goods...
  • Shipping confidence dips further as trade tensions intensify
    Broking saw the biggest slump in confidence in the three months to the end of August, according to the BDO...
  • Fuel DNA tracking finds favour ahead of 2020
    A number of large shipowners and at least five ports are interested in a new fuel product that utilises blockchain
  • Weak box peak season laid bare
    Global box volumes grew by a measly 0.7% in August, according to CTS
  • The Interview: Vincent Power
    The newly-elected chairman of the European Maritime Law Organisation hopes to broaden the scope of interest beyond competition law to...
  • New container index shows equipment availability
    CAx container availability service allows users to plan for box availability
  • Ulsan ban on dangerous goods cargo continues at several terminals
    The measure is effective for several terminals located under the Ulsan bridge, including Terminal 9, where the Stolt-Nielsen chemical tanker...
  • Gasoil demand linked to IMO 2020 to push oil prices higher
    Rystad Energy says refineries are being motivated to increase crude runs to satisfy higher marine gasoil demand. Any shortfall in...
  • Boxship order slowdown offers opportunity for new technologies
    Industry discipline and reduced ordering could provide a golden opportunity to meet IMO 2050 demands
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Eastern Pacific supersized its dual-fuel LNG boxship order to 22 ships | Tanker rates soar as two-tier...
  • Panama Canal expansion drives continuing growth at US east coast ports
    The volume of containers passing through east coast ports has increased by 46.8% since 2008, while growth along the west...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Cosco's Wang: US demand still strong but tariffs threaten
  • Logistics veteran Leshin takes helm of new 3PL
  • US exports to SE Asia can't replace China loss
  • US intermodal rail regains pricing edge against trucking
  • Manitoulin Global Forwarding buys Demark Global Logistics
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers boosting capacity ahead of tariffs

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • International Seaways prepaying $100m in debt
    International Seaways is prepaying some of its debt. The New York-listed tanker owner announced that it would prepay $100m of its 2017 term loan facility with cash from vessel sales and the sale of its LNG joint venture announced yesterday. International Seaways sells stake in Nakilat LNG joint venture Nakilat eyes savings after buying out International Seaways quartet The company will incur a
  • Philly Shipyard nabs government contracts after lying idle
    Beleaguered Philly Shipyard has inked its second government contract in three months. The Oslo-listed, US-focused shipbuilder announced 3 October that it was taking the 49,000-gt fast supply ship Pollux (built 1973) on drydock after it finishes work on sister ship Antares. Philly Shipyard remains idle as cash burn goes on Union rallies in Washington to save Philly Shipyard The contract for the
  • Nordic American Tankers shares still flying high, get upgrade
    Since 25 September, shares of the suezmax tanker owner have jumped from $1.97 to $3.71
  • Iranian oil minister: 'We use any methods' to export oil
    Meanwhile, more Cosco-connected ships are implicated in transporting Iranian oil
  • 'Greta Thunberg may come after open-loop scrubbers' warns Arntzen
    Ship finance veteran Morten Arntzen says 'nobody puts open loop scrubbers on their ships to clean the environment'
  • BC Ferries to raise $188m with 30-year bond issue
    British Columbia Ferry Services is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in debt for major spending and day-to-day operations. The Canadian owner of 36 ferries is working with several banks to issue CAN 250m ($188m) in senior secured bonds by 15 October at 2.794% interest per year. The banks backing the bonds, which will mature in 30 years, include RBC Dominion Securities, BMO Nesbitt Burns,
  • Trio sue, look to collect from shutdown Medmar
    Three companies are chasing Medmar for more than $3.7m after the Greek charterer abruptly closed its doors in late September. Dan-Bunkering, Cockett Marine Oil and Moran Towing are looking to garnish property and funds held by Medmar, according to court papers filed in Maryland federal court last week. Medmar shutters, leaving chartered fleet in the lurch Medmar debt chase lifts veil on collaps
  • Tanker rate surge unstoppable as VLCCs hit $120,000 per day
    Suezmax tonnage close behind in one the strongest daily gains in the past decade
  • Star analyst Webber tries on one for the thumb
    Shipping analyst takes home fifth consecutive Institutional Investor award for work at former employer Wells Fargo.
  • GasLog floats nine-year-old LNG carrier for sale in hot market
    Sale could put down a marker for tri-fuel diesel-electric vessels of this vintage
  • TradeWinds survey: IMO 2020 and decarbonisation are good for bottom line
    The number of respondents in a TradeWinds Knowledge survey who feel positive business impact from environmental regulations is more than double those who are negative
  • Nakilat eyes savings after buying out International Seaways quartet
    Qatar owner says move to take over joint venture is part of strategy to control its own tonnage
  • Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea
    The proposed equity raise is being supported by a major Dof shareholder affiliated with the group's chairman
  • Excelerate Energy boosts business with FSRU and new project
    Steven Kobos says nothing is off the table in expansion strategy
  • Excelerate's Steven Kobos pleased with Bangladesh, Boston and a visionary backer
    Excelerate Energy has just celebrated its first year in Bangladesh, where it provided a complete package, including an FSRU, to Petrobangla for the country's first LNG import terminal. Steven Kobos said the gas has had a huge impact on Chittagong, Bangladesh's second-largest city, bringing 550MW of power stations, two fertiliser plants and steel production back online and increasing residential s
  • CMA CGM says logistics company left cargo in Hong Kong
    CMA CGM is suing a state-linked Chinese logistics firm, alleging the company lied about the contents of more than 100 containers it left in Hong Kong. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court last week, names CTS International Logistics as the defendant and seeks $1.8m. Lawsuit: ship too slow to carry bananas leads to six-figure losses Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcon
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen expresses confidence in case against Humpuss
    Norwegian shipowner has pursued $32m claim for 10 years
  • Cosco-linked ships suspected to have carried Iranian crude and LPG
    A Windward analysis finds some Cosco arms may have worked closely with Kunlun Shipping in sanctioned trades
  • Hapag-Lloyd follows CMA CGM in Arctic shipping pledge
    German container line will not run vessels through northern passages on environmental grounds.
  • Rules that govern International Group Agreement to be revised
    Revisions to the regulations that govern competition between protection and indemnity mutuals are imminent, according to broker Gallagher. The International Group of P&I Clubs' International Group Agreement (IGA) rules do not allow members to discount on premiums to win business from fellow members. This has led to accusations the International Group operates as a cartel. International P&I carte
  • UK to lead Stolt tanker blast probe
    Leading accident investigation organisation entrusted to uncover why Stolt Groenland exploded
  • Monjasa and Geogas carry out first LSFO deal in Colombia
    Danish group provides IMO 2020-compliant fuel to LPG carrier in Cartagena.
  • Eastern Pacific inks $1.5bn Hyundai dual-fuel boxship deal
    Eleven-ship order ups outfit's total spend on 15,000-teu vessels at yard group to nearly $3bn
  • Vitol converts Quantafuel debt to equity
    Trader and shipowner takes stake in Norwegian producer of sustainable ship fuel from recycled plastic
  • Huge Cosco boxship runs aground while bunkering
    Cosco England manages to refloat after dragging anchor near Skrypleva Island in Russia.
  • Fredriksen's Northern Drilling cancels DSME drillship
    Tycoon tears up contract for resale at South Korean shipbuilder
  • 'Low instinct and nationalistic bias' - Thomas Rehder slams US sanctions policy
    German shipowner Thomas Rehder found harsh words to criticise US-inspired trade wars on Monday, highlighting growing anxiety Washington policies cause amid maritime players, especially in Europe. Olympic locks second VLCC in multi-year deal at bumper rate EU wants open-loop scrubbers discussed, and quickly "The leading economy in the world has been resorting to schoolyard bullying measures,"
  • Olympic locks second VLCC in multi-year deal at bumper rate
    Onassis company Olympic Shipping and Management has concluded yet another juicy chartering deal for a scrubber-fitted VLCC, extending a rally that sees time charter rates climbing to their highest level in years. Bonanza $100,000 VLCC rates as Cosco sanctions bite deeper Company's chief executive George Karageorgiou confirmed broker reports, according to which Mercuria fixed the 319,000-dwt Ol
  • Samsung puts pen to paper on Evergreen mega boxship deal
    Taiwanese owner's newbuildings to be world's largest containerships by a mere eight-teu
  • OSM Maritime's Larsen to step away from management
    Norwegian ship manager appoints new chairman and new chief executive in board shake-up
  • Belships offloads oldest bulker with bareboat-sale deal
    Norwegian bulker owner does S&P deal with Turkish owner 23 years after the last deal

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Exposé of immigration scheme in Canadian trucking prompts warning from feds
    The Canadian government says employers who abuse the foreign worker program face "serious consequences" after a newspaper investigation reveals how some carriers with bad safety...
  • ATA cuts deal with UrbanVolt to sustainably remake member warehouses
    The American Trucking Associations is working with UrbanVolt to sustainably makeover member facilities in a cash-free affinity deal in which companies would pay UrbanVolt about...
  • CSX and Union Pacific make changes to sales and marketing teams
    Excerpt: The companies promote and assign new roles to longstanding employees.
  • Most new US crude now sold overseas - and share is growing
    For a window on future demand for U.S. crude oil, look to international markets, as ever-more U.S. volumes head to sea.
  • FedEx, Walgreens add returns to their joint portfolio
    FedEx, Walgreens add returns services to portfolio
  • Investors acquire a majority stake in Australia's Hobart Airport
    A rare stake in an Australian airport has hit the market.
  • YRC reorganizes U.S. operating structure into four divisions, 17 operational areas
    YRC Worldwide morphs into four U.S. divisions, 17 operating areas in effort to streamline operating structure
  • Neither rain nor sleet nor snow...
    Plus.ai partners with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to see how its self-driving trucks perform in cold weather.
  • CBP releases new AD/CVD module in ACE
    "This new module will make it easier for Commerce and CBP to monitor and uphold our trade laws," Executive Assistant Commissioner Brenda Smith of CBP's...
  • Over 300,000 auto sector jobs gone in India; government is in denial
    The Indian economy is crumbling on the back of an engineered crisis brought on by current government through measures like demonetization, a botched attempt at...
  • Matt Silver looks to simplify cross-border shipping
    Matt Silver wants to automate cross-border freight; an industry that many find difficult to manage.
  • Transplace announces payment processing enhancements
    Transplace announced continued improvements in its payment processing platform. Through its ongoing collaboration with TriumphPay and Bank of America, the company said that continued progress...
  • SMC3 expands into truckload market with carrier costing, shipper procurement programs
    SMC3 has set its sights on providing data services to truckload after decades of serving LTL exclusively
  • Family files $10 million lawsuit in fatal crash despite truck driver being cleared of any wrongdoing
    The parents of two children killed in a fatal crash during a snowstorm in March 2018 have filed a $10 million lawsuit, alleging negligence against...
  • Carriers in Washington State look to block meal/rest break rules
    Chances considered strong for federal hours-of-service preempting state law.
  • Federal Railroad Administration offering grants for passenger rail repairs
    Awarded projects could benefit freight rail indirectly.
  • Boeing deliveries plummet in Q3
    Commercial airplane deliveries at The Boeing Co. [NYSE: BA] nose-dived by two-thirds in the third quarter compared to the same period in 2018 and by...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/8
    Atlanta market freight futures strengthen on Monday as a result of trade flows.
  • Commentary: CSX beta test trip plans score card introduced
    Jim Blaze writes about the competitiveness of railroads vs. trucks and the railroads' lack of interoperability.
  • Commerce adds 28 Chinese firms to Entity List
    The Commerce Department said the Chinese government and commercial entities added to the export control list participated in human rights violations against China's Muslim ethnic...
  • Major snowstorm still on track to slam northern Plains (forecast video)
    Abundant snowfall, 40-mph winds in Montana, Wyoming the next two days. Significant disruptions to regional supply chains.
  • FMC's 2020 vision
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Michael Khouri talks with American Shipper about priority container shipping regulatory issues for fiscal year 2020.
  • Merging or acquiring? Make sure the trucks are legally yours
    "I can license a 26,000-pound vehicle at 80,000 pounds, it doesn't mean it's legal. It's understanding the local regulations to license it properly to match...
  • Some like it cold
    SeaCube Container Leasing has rapidly expanded its refrigerated container fleet and is now the third largest lessor of reefers and largest lessor of gensets.
  • St Louis Lambert Airport moves closer to privatization
    St Louis Lambert Airport is seeking an investor
  • NCBFAA wants CBP follow-up from weekly trade calls
    The association, which represents the country's customs brokers and freight forwarders, seeks better engagement between Customs and Border Protection and industry software vendors.
  • Today's Pickup: J.B. Hunt, Schneider lead SmartWay Excellence Award winners
    The EPA named its annual SmartWay Excellence Award winners on Oct. 7, 2019. J.B. Hunt is one of 72 companies to be honored this year,...
  • DSV Panalpina to pause acquisitions
    The chairman of DSV Panalpina says the company will concentrate on bringing Panalpina into the fold for 12-18 months, before its next acquisition, which may...
  • Avianca financing is in documentation
    Colombia-based passenger and cargo operator raising cash
  • From banker to Amazon transportation director
    Elena Bernardo strayed from a "super safe" career to one that put her on the front lines of technological innovation.
  • Truck driver sues BNSF over collision with alleged "uncontrolled" railcars (with video)
    A Kansas truck driver has filed a lawsuit against BNSF, alleging negligence, after his tractor-trailer collided with railcars after leaving a grain elevator near Greenfield,...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Around 34 VLGCs fitted with scrubbers pre-IMO 2020, 11 next year: Fearnleys
    "We then see more than 80% of the trading fleet will need to run on marine gasoil, or ultra low sulfur fuel oil, from the very start of 2020," it said.
  • Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium hits record high as replenishments dry up
    Regional HSFO supply is expected to remain tight as suppliers transition to LSFO production.
  • TANKERS: Asian dirty rates see biggest one-day gain of 2019 as Cosco sanctions bite
    The US sanctions on Cosco Dalian company, imposed on September 25 for violations of sanctions against Iran, have reduced global VLCC supply by 5%.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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