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November 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • ONE back in the black but misses out on revenue and profit forecasts
  • Brexit uncertainties result in cargo traffic increase through UK's Peel Ports
  • Swine flu pushes China's meat imports up to record levels
  • Sunken ship clogs up cargo flow at major Vietnamese seaport
  • Palo Alto Networks helps Kerry Logistics to boost supply chain security
  • First phase of Kenya's new mega port in Lamu to open in December
  • Taiwan's China Airlines Cargo launches Mumbai freighter service
  • Boeing's 737 MAX could remain grounded after official audit finds problems
  • Lawmakers blast Boeing CEO for unanswered 737 Max questions

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Maersk to pilot battery system to improve power production
  • MOL collaborates in developing LNG fuel supply terminal & promoting use of natural gas
  • New cyber security guide published
  • Shipbuilding industry to get a boost with ship design & model testing centre coming up, says Shipping Minister
  • DGTR recommends imposition of anti-subsidy duty on imports of copper wire rods from 4 nations
  • BIMSTEC ports conclave sees MoUs inked to boost India's Act East Policy
  • LPG terminal to come up at Krishnapatnam Port
  • Mechanised coal handling berth operational at New Mangalore Port
  • Minister inaugurates commencement of 4th season of Costa Cruises' homeporting in India at Mumbai Port
  • PSA Kolkata achieves record monthly throughput & commissions 11 new reach stackers
  • Revised berthing policy & tariff structure at Dhamra Port
  • Portall Infosystems & 21CC Education partner to provide quality e-learning solutions in Indian logistics sector
  • Rich Graviss signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner
  • Forex reserves again at new high
  • Govt examining possibility of setting up regulatory authority for e-commerce
  • India continues to be among the fastest growing major economies with robust fundamentals, says Finance Ministry in response to Moody's change in outlook
  • Steel Scrap Recycling Policy issued
  • Shaping a smarter future for Customs

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Raben expands to Bulgaria
  • Röhlig Logistics expands its global network
  • Sigrid Nikutta to lead DB Cargo
  • Russian-made freight cars for Zimbabwe Railways
  • Grimaldi's first new PCTC sets sail
  • AN-22 returns to commercial market
  • Cargo-partner uses Spot's time slot management
  • New appointment for Celebi Aviation Holding
  • Red Sea Terminal focuses on ULCS
  • Modernised rail stretch to increase speed and axle load
  • More software, less hardware
  • B+S opens hub in Bremen
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ecuador: Contecon wins ISO certification
  • Bremenports extends lobbying activities
  • Electric trucks for urban traffic
  • Turkish Cargo gains security status

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Surprise as Soren Toft leaves Maersk "with immediate effect"
  • Ocean freight rates stay on a roll, but are they high enough for carriers?
  • US forwarders want clarity on new CBP electronic air cargo manifest rules
  • Reducing ship speeds 'a silver bullet' to reduce pollution and save whales
  • Anchorage Airport sees opportunity blooming as it expands cargo facilities
  • DP-DHL launches first digital platform for road freight in Africa
  • Climate change: IAG reviews 'fuel-tankering'
  • Jury shocker: 93 million reasons why the ILWU may soon cease to exist
  • Namir Khanbabi to lead Zeamarine business in Asia and Oceania
  • Supply chain radar: There's a bad moon rising, it's in the numbers
  • aM&A radar exclusive: Stretched PIL looking to sell the 'good' assets - US buyer in the frame

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Bourbon signs up 100 OSVs for Inmarsat Fleet Xpress
    Marseille, France, headquartered offshore services giant Bourbon has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels to Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress maritime broadband service. The deal is a breakthrough offshore services
  • BC Ferries back at Damen for four more battery-hybrids
    Canada's BC Ferries has awarded Damen Shipyards Group contracts to build four more battery electric-hybrid Island Class vessels, scheduled to go into service in 2022. The agreement with Damen is a design-build,
  • Maersk COO steps down
    Maersk Line parent company A.P. Møller - M'rsk A/S reports that Chief Operating Officer Søren Toft has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of the company and will leave effective today. The
  • IMO 2020: Could bugs in biofuel eat into your engine?
    Shipowners looking to comply with the IMO 2020 sulfur cap by using fuels with biofuel blended in may face an unexpected problem: increased risk of microbial influenced corrosion (MIC) Fredericton, New Brunswick,
  • Bisso Towboat takes delivery of first Tier 4 ASD tractor tug on the Mississippi
    Bisso Towboat Co., Inc., Luling, La., has taken delivery of its newest ship-assist tug, the 6,008 BHP ASD tractor tug Andrew S. The Andrew S. is the first Tier 4 ASD tractor
  • Paducah gets DOT funding for riverfront improvements
    The City of Paducah, Ky., says it is to get $10.4 million in funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program. Though the grant

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda
    Union of Greek Shipowners president Theodore Veniamis warns against misleading headline conclusions from industry forums and urges unity around the...
  • Are charterers and consumers to foot the bill for shipping's carbon tax?
    Supporters suggest a carbon tax will accelerate the development and uptake of alternative fuels and carbon-neutral propulsion technologies
  • Braemar 'modestly more bullish' for 2020 crude earnings
    After 2021, a falling demand for crude and weaker growth in long-haul trades will weigh on freight rates and earnings
  • Maersk's Søren Toft steps down
    Søren Skou to pick up COO role until replacement is found
  • Multi-fuel future calls for team work in advocacy
    Shipowners will want to safeguard against fuel price movements going forward, justifying the adoption of two or more marine fuels...
  • Answer five questions to make better greenhouse gas policies at the IMO
    Dan Rutherford, from ICCT - an independent nonprofit organisation providing technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators - lays out his case...
  • Slow steaming seen as fast-track solution to curb emissions
    Green coalition is attending the intersessional working group from the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee that began today and is...
  • Capesize market hit by negative sentiment
    While sentiment has turned negative, there is hope vessel supply tightness will help to sustain levels through to the end...
  • Between the lines: Information blackout
    Carriers' point-to-point online tools still leave much to be desired
  • Box shipping's mini-recovery must be seen in context
    Void sailings and the removal of tonnage for scrubber installations are reducing available slots for shippers
  • Decarbonisation and digitalisation: Where we're at and what's coming next
    Opportunity is as much as about disruption as it is about regulatory and technological uncertainties
  • The competitive risks of digitalisation
    Gaining control of the supply chain by tying customers to bespoke software systems and industry-owned standards poses a 'serious threat'...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Livanos calls on LNG owners to cut back on newbuilds | Gard turns losses around | Exclusive...
  • China Merchants to order VLCC quartet
    Newbuilding plan wins China Merchants Energy Shipping board approval, with the contract to be signed 'in due course'
  • Matson projects $30m-$40m boost in post-2019 annual earnings
    Matson's logistics revenue was 11% lower in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year, but...
  • Seaspan positive on charter market in 2020
    Executives expect the current tailwinds to remain into 2020 because of low levels of tonnage, IMO 2020 and the scrubber...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • South Asia infrastructure to slow production shift from China
  • Rails, trucking hauling light this US peak season
  • Forwarder pushback forces India to rework regulatory reform
  • COO Toft leaves Maersk
  • Trucker shortage delaying cargo at Japanese ports
  • Cyclone delays 12,000 TEU of cargo at Chittagong

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Maersk hunts new operating chief as Soren Toft quits
    Danish boxship giant's CEO Soren Skou to take on operational role until new executive is recruited
  • Jadrolinija targets newbuildings under state plan
    Government is working on fleet renewal for Croatian owner
  • Grupo CBO fixes two PSVs on term deals in Brazil
    Brazilian owner adds combined two years of work for offshore pair
  • Empire Navigation tied to sale of 10-year-old MR tanker
    Greek tanker owner Empire Navigation has reportedly sold a 10-year-old MR product carrier as the company works to renew its fleet through an extensive newbuilding programme. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the Stamatis Molaris-controlled company has sold the 50,000-dwt tanker MR Orestes (built 2009) for $19.1m. The deal is still on subjects. Reports point to Atlantica Shipping of Norway a
  • Pavimar sells 12-year-old supramax bulker
    Greek owner Pavimar has sold a 12-year-old supramax bulker in a deal that appears to be in line with its efforts to renew and expand its fleet. Brokers in the US and Europe said the Ismini Panayiotides-led bulker owner has sold the 52,000-dwt Mary Lina (built 2007)to a Vietnamese buyer for $10.3m. Pavimar bought the Tsuneishi Shipbuilding-constructed ship from Kambara Kisen for $9.6m in March 20
  • Skuld warns members about future premium rates
    Olso-based mutual says it made a 'small surplus' in first six months of this policy year
  • Avance Gas holds on to 16-year-old VLGC after two-month sale effort
    Oslo-listed shipowner sticking to price expectation as VLGC market shows signs of strength.
  • MPC Capital builds tanker influence by buying into broker Albis
    German asset manager takes 50% stake in shop that also has sale and purchase and bulker desks
  • New digital developments for shipmanagers may mean less optionality for shipowners
    Some shipowners are pushing back as digitalisation takes away their freedom to choose
  • Decarbonisation needs to be profitable to work, says Alexander Saverys
    Fourth-generation boss of Belgian family's shipping interests tells IMO 'we're no charity'
  • Pangaea Logistics 'not at all a fan' of exhaust gas scrubbers
    Shipping is 'getting dragged kicking and screaming' into complying with environmental regulations, chief executive Ed Coll says
  • German boxship auctioned off in Gibraltar
    Spica finds buyer following Admiralty sale in UK territory
  • Laid-up MISC FSO sold for scrap
    India is the final destination for veteran storage vessel
  • IMO revs up carbon campaign as regulators meet
    Week-long meeting on measures to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets starts today
  • Commerzbank's long goodbye to shipping continues
    German lender's maritime exposure little changed as it cuts provisions
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement buoyed by surge of Greek owners entering LNG sector
    Head of BSM's Greek office speaks about inroads into the Greek LNG market and the challenges ahead
  • Shipmanagers predict surge in fatalities in run-up to IMO 2020
    InterManager survey reveals fears over fatalities, and recent smuggling incidents that have criminalised crew
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping to splash $340m on VLCC newbuildings
    China Merchants Group has approves four-ship order by subsidiary of four VLCCs
  • Boxship rates surge as idle fleet 'skyrockets'
    Drewry says there is now more than 1m teu of vessels not operational
  • Tsakos tanker captain named as fourth suspect in frigate sinking
    Investigation to examine whether deck lighting on Sola TS confused warship's crew
  • Shipping ministry will not oppose SCI sale
    Department was against privatisation in 2017 but is now in favour
  • Shipmanagers take fragmented paths in march to digitalisation
    Critics claim shipping's approach to digitalisation is too fragmented and more collaboration is needed for its benefits to be fully realised
  • MSC's Isabella becomes largest boxship to call at Singapore
    Gulsun-class vessel makes maiden call in Asia after completing first round trip to Europe
  • MPA: LNG only current viable solution for greener shipping
    Green initiative has been extended for five more years with focus on decarbonisation
  • Asian feeder operators unveil IMO 2020 bunker surcharge
    Different destination ports will attract surcharges of between $21 and $75 per teu

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Dry bulk extends slide as Vale shaves iron-ore forecast
    Reduced estimate for Brazilian iron-ore exports compounds headwinds for dry bulk.
  • FedEx unit more than doubles early-a.m. transpacific air network
    FedEx Express doubles originating network for Asia-Pacific early-AM flights to U.S.
  • Unions criticize practice of furloughing in the rail industry
    The Class I railroads furlough workers in times of lower volumes but unions think the cuts have been too deep as a result of precision...
  • Toyota fuel-cell power plant in limbo after California utility withholds support
    The plant, one of the world's largest, is designed to support the automaker's hydrogen truck and passenger vehicle fleets.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/11
    Ten of eleven Trucking Freight Futures markets finish week of November 8th lower.
  • Rail shippers seek transload sites even as volumes still weak
    As truck-plus-rail becomes increasingly popular, shippers need to find sites where the modes meet.
  • UPS ships U.S. beef to Japan, traces movement via blockchain
    UPS has partnered with agri-tech company HerdX to ship beef from the U.S. to Japan, while recording its provenance over a blockchain network.
  • Saloodo! launches digital trucking platform in Africa
    The Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary claims its new digital road freight platform is the continent's first.
  • Today's pickup: API, EDI platforms can play nice; I've got 50 more feet to go now!
    API, EDI platforms can work together. Singles Day parcel tsunami; Oh, those last 50 feet!
  • This Week's Forecast
    This week's forecast has arrived! Want more? SONAR users get exclusive access to the detailed breakdown and insights.
  • Shipwell's entire API for shippers to integrate features within existing workflows
    Online freight logistics startup Shipwell has made all of its functionalities available through the REST API, which allows companies to integrate all or some parts...
  • White Paper - The Best of Both Worlds: The Asset-Based 3PL
    This white paper explores the complexities in the supply chain and how shippers can establish partnerships that reflect their values to the end consumer.
  • Shippers should brace for more container rate hikes, warns Drewry
    Capacity cuts by lines and higher bunker surcharges as IMO 2020 low sulfur fuels are phased in are fueling box freight rate inflation.
  • Mutts4Trucks seeks to pair truckers with dogs looking for homes
    Truck drivers spend most of their day alone in their cabs. Mobil Delvac and Pedigree believe that dogs could provide companionship, and potentially improve driver...
  • Air France-KLM announces five-year restructuring plan
    Initiative includes boosting air cargo revenue

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Vilma oil supplies first VLSFO delivery at Ceuta
    Vilma Oil has supplied its first delivery of 0.5% bunker fuel at the port of Ceuta, the port authority said Monday.
  • FUTURES 4: Crude settles lower as demand growth concerns in focus
    Crude futures settled lower Monday, although remained within a well-worn range, pressured by continued global demand growth concerns.
  • China to remain a battle ground for Saudi Aramco, Russian crude suppliers in 2020
    "Arab Extra Light suits our units ... Arab Heavy is similar to [Iraq's] Basrah Light," a source said.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
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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