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February 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
FEBRUARY 14 2019
  • HPH Trust posts loss of US$1.3m in 2018 with box volumes down 1pc
  • HMM still in the red but cuts loss to US$719m in 2018 with revenue growth
  • Yilport Holding sees container volumes rise 5pc to 6.41m TEU in 2018
  • CMA CGM gets go ahead to acquire major share in CEVA
  • US retail ports set new throughput record in 2018 of 21.8m TEU
  • Port of Melbourne crosses the 3-million-TEU mark for first time
  • Port of Mombasa aims to handle 1.6m TEU by 2022 by cutting turnaround time
  • Swissport acquires control of Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd
  • Boeing 747: The Phoenix still rises with e-commerce swelling demand
  • Air cargo volumes in Europe grow by 1.8pc in 2018, after 2.2pc fall in Dec

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • BDO/Moore Stephens merger strengthens shipping presence
  • Maersk targets logistics & services for 2019 growth
  • GMB ports show increased cargo volume in April-Jan.
  • Major Ports register over 3 pc growth in volume during 10 months of fiscal
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port attains a new high by handling vessel with 14.20-m draught & 84,502-t parcel size
  • Draft National Logistics Policy - IV
  • TCIEXPRESS sustains robust growth figures in Q3
  • Govt not contemplating banning steel exports: Minister
  • Examination under Regulation 6 of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 to be conducted on March 15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Traxx DC3 locomotive authorised in Italy
  • Continental recruits new leader for CVAM division
  • Amber railfreight corridor now in operation
  • Ensuring cool chain integrity with new conveyor system
  • Airlines fly to the aid of lovers
  • Port of Rotterdam puts IoT platform into operation
  • UK haulier expands within port of Liverpool
  • Jet Aviation picks flight services head for Emea and Asia
  • Ryder launches trailblazing e-commerce solution
  • Islaship working for Dship in Italy
  • Iata grows presence in Southeast Asia
  • TT Club appoints new Senior Underwriter
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kerry sets up Meat Lab in Hong Kong
  • Moderate surge for DP World in 2018
  • Koper integrated into Albatros Express network
  • Thai LCC continues to expand cargo business

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Panalpina shareholder hits out over decision to reject DSV takeover bid
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina a no deal? 'The E.G. foundation doesn't want to sell out under any circumstances'
  • TNT air operator ASL Aviation bought by European private equity firm
  • US developer's latest bid to buy Manston Airport just a 'sponsored land grab'
  • Maersk pushes logistics ambition, buying US customs house brokerage specialist
  • Fire-stricken APL Vancouver Singapore-bound after general average is declared
  • Globalisation 'too big to fail', and Brexit and Trump haven't dented trade either
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - stick or twist?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Swedish Club guide cuts through the IMO 2020 chatter
    Time is running out for shipowners who have yet to decide on how to meet the January 1, 2020 IMO sulfur cap. Whether the decision is to install exhaust gas scrubbers or
  • Farsounder FLS selected for new OceanX research yacht
    Warwick, RI, headquartered Farsounder, Inc. reports that non-profit ocean exploration and media production company OceanX has selected flagship navigation product, the FarSounder-1000 Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) for its new 85.3 m research
  • DNV GL to class passenger sailing ship
    Spanish shipbuilder Metalships & Docks has awarded DNV GL a contract for the classification of a 138 m passenger sailing ship, Sea Cloud Spirit, ordered by Hamburg-based operator Sea Cloud Cruises. The
  • ABB solutions chosen for Iceland's first electric ferry
    A 70 m long hybrid electric ferry under construction for the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration at Poland's Crist shipyard will feature a range of ABB integrated power and electric storage solutions.
  • Gulf Marine Repair to have new President
    The Board of Directors of Hendry Marine Industries, Inc, Tampa, FL, reports that John P. Gallagher has been appointed as President of Gulf Marine Repair, effective January 29, 2019. Mr. Gallagher, a

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Low-sulphur fuel volume transparency is not possible, says ExxonMobil
    Bunker fuels and scrubber demand dominate conference discussions as scrubber lobby group Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 hits back over open-loop...
  • Greek shipowner rejects union's 'starving crew' claim
    The Greek owner of the vessel vehemently denies allegations and plans to take legal action against the ITF
  • Bremen shipyard fire could be largest hull loss ever, according to Gallagher
    Claims arising from contaminated fuel continue to raise questions of causation and liability, with the problem set to grow as...
  • Scrubbers will save Scorpio up to $125m annually
    At an assumed $200 to $250 fuel oil price spread, the company should be able to quickly recover the $1.5m...
  • Star Bulk says port scrubber bans have 'no impact' on its calculations
    Bulker owner says plans to fit scrubbers on about 110 vessels are primarily a 'hedging' move but admits concerns if...
  • Port of Antwerp hit by industrial action
    The port says 33 vessels are waiting to enter and leave the port as strike is expected to cost millions...
  • Lloyds list Container Sector Outlook 2019 webinar
  • UK's May defends Seaborne contract checks
    Theresa May tells MPs it was 'entirely right' the majority of contracts went to 'established' companies, but defends trying to...
  • The strange death of shipping England
    National resilience is not just military but civil, and Britain's inability to guarantee sufficient ro-ro capacity following departure from the...
  • Uncertainty grips charter market
    A slowdown in scrapping and an increase in newbuildings has reversed fortunes for shipowners
  • Intra-Asia trade slows as carriers vie for further growth
    Can demand in intra-Asia container trade support carriers' ambitious expansion plans in the market?
  • HMM outside 2M could destabilise container market
    HMM's strategic cooperation agreement with the 2M will end in April 2020, raising questions of how the carrier will fill...
  • Container shipping's cautious outlook
    Regulation, geopolitics and the ongoing issue of supply and demand will continue to dog container lines in the year ahead
  • Box ports braced for challenging 2019
    Uncertainty clouds the outlook for container port throughput in the year ahead
  • London Gateway looks to exploit Brexit ferry fiasco
    With DP World London Gateway a relative fledgling UK port it is heavily underused, with scope to handle more than...
  • Shortsea operators lose share on intra-Asia trade
    Carrier consolidation and a reduced number of operators push balance in favour of larger lines
  • North European container ports face recession threat
    Seasonal fall in imports dents full-year figures at Europe's main box ports
  • Hanjin Heavy's shares suspended over Philippines unit costs
    The shipyard said its losses have increased due to the impact of its Philippines unit, which received approval for a...
  • Hutchison Port Holdings hurt by impairment losses
    Slower international trade and further structural changes to container shipping lines is making forecasting cargo volumes 'challenging', says Hutchison Port...
  • Daily Briefing
    NAO: UK's post-Brexit ferry provision lacks adequate capacity | Grayling contradicted on use of public funds for Ramsgate contract |...
  • Baltic Exchange rejigs Asia personnel
    New head of Asia named to replace veteran Chris Jones, who stands down this Friday
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas upgrades administrative systems
    "Given the pace at which technological advancements are changing the world, it is imperative for PTP to remain competitive and...
  • Velesto Energy wins $38m contract extension from Hess Malaysia
    The latest extension, which has options for further extensions, is expected to help boost Velesto's fleet utilisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Large US truckload carriers 'rebalance' their business 13 Feb 2019
  • Montreal port restoring rail fluidity as volume surges
  • Flower shipments bloom for Miami port
  • CMA CGM: No special forwarding favors for CEVA
  • Slim MPV/HL orderbook reveals suffering industry
  • Ukraine ports eye larger share of Asia cargo

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • US sanctions slash product tanker flows to Venezuela
    Suppliers hesitant to continue sales of petroleum products after 'action against 'country's oil sector
  • Major CSC Phoenix investor files for liquidation
    Chinese entrepreneur Chen Deshun's high-profile takeover of CSC Phoenix appears to be ending on a sour note. Chen's Tianjin Shunhang Shipping - which is CSC Phoenix's controlling shareholder - has applied for liquidation under a bankruptcy procedure, according to an exchange filing from Shenzhen-listed CSC Phoenix. It says Tianjin Shunhang is insolvent and could not repay its debts in full, with
  • Noble is selling a capesize amid a graveyard-like market
    Sellers still want yesterday's prices, but buyers are steering clear, brokers say.
  • Vanguard goes for more Seacor
    US-based investment advisor approaches 10% stake in New York-listed Seacor Holdings.
  • Cargo claim lands Schulte-controlled supramax under arrest in Singapore
    A cargo dispute has led to the seizure of a supramax bulker that trades in the fleet of the Schulte Group's Hanseatic Chartering. The 56,800-dwt Universal Bremen (built 2010) was arrested by officials of the Sheriff of Singapore's office late last Friday at the request of the Dubai branch of the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF). The vessel had just arrived in the South East Asian port from Mina S
  • Cambiaso Risso sold to Siaci Saint Honore in marine broking tie-up
    Consolidation drive moves forward with Italian and French marine insurance brokers entering 'a strategic partnership'
  • V.Group and Inchcape trade agency businesses
    The marine services giant has swapped its ship agency business for Inchcape's corporate travel agency.
  • Mercator selling last VLCC for $34m to clear debt
    Indian owner Mercator has confirmed it is selling its last VLCC to pay down debt. The company said it expects to repay INR 2.42bn ($34.16m) after disposing of the 299,000-dwt Nerissa (built 2006). It has already cut borrowings by INR 1.26bn in its third quarter to 31 December. It said the sale of the "high-value" tanker is expected this quarter, with all proceeds to be used for de-leveraging.
  • Korean shipyard mega-merger "unrealistic"
    The mega-merger between Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and DSME is "unrealistic" due to competition concerns, according to a Korean analyst. Mega-merger of HHI and DSME confirmed as Samsung passes Moo-hyun Park of Hana Financial Group believes the $1.8bn deal is already "on the skids", despite it being confirmed this week after rival Samsung declined to bid for Korea Development Bank's holding i
  • Silversea founder Lefebvre takes over Abercrombie & Kent
    Silversea Cruises founder Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio has agreed a takeover deal for cruise operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K). The shipowner's private investment company Heritage Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Geoffrey Kent, A&K founder and chief executive, to buy 100% of the company. Heritage will own 85% and Kent 15%. Silversea teams with Royal Caribbean for new orders Ke
  • ABB wins deal for Iceland's first electric ferry
    Swiss technology company ABB is to supply power and storage solutions for Iceland's first all-electric ferry. The 550-passenger Herjolfur II was ordered in 2017 by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (ICRA) at Crist in Poland and is due this year. The ship will make 3,600 annual trips in the rough waters between Landeyjahofn on the mainland and Westman Island, covering 13km in about 45
  • OSVs drive impairment charges to $741m at ABN Amro
    Dutch lender ABN Amro has partly blamed the offshore shipping sector for higher impairment charges in 2018. The bank said provisions totalled €655m ($741m) last year, against a reversal of €63m in 2017. Eagle Bulk eyes scrubber bill with $208m loan Gunvor closes second $1bn loan facility this month "Despite the continued favourable overall credit quality trend and the positive macro-economic e
  • Niriis disposes of last big ships as former Restis panamax sold
    Greece's Niriis Shipping has sold the last two large ships that have been part of its fleet since the company was founded about five years ago. The Athens-based outfit has secured a Chinese buyer for the 73,100-dwt bulker Navalis (built 1998) at a price of between $6.1m and $6.5m, according to reports by several brokers based in Greece and the US. This is one of two panamax sisterships that Niri
  • Solbakken sights investments following FPSO contract progress at Ocean Yield
    Ocean Yield has turned an eye back to growth after securing a potential charter for a previously troublesome FPSO. Oslo-listed Ocean Yield splashed over $600m to grow its portfolio last year and last night announced Aker Energy had signed an optional bareboat deal for the Dhirubhai-1. Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases Ocean Yield finds work for unemployed FPSO Lars Solbakken
  • Scenic cruiseship delayed again at Uljanik
    Australia's Scenic Cruises has announced another delay in the delivery of its first cruiseship being built at the troubled Uljanik yard in Croatia. The company said the 17,100-gt Scenic Eclipse has been pushed back from April to 15 August, according to Luxury Travel Advisor. It had previously revealed a delay from a scheduled handover last month, while its original delivery date was 2018 after b
  • Vitol and Scorpio forge period charters in LR2 segment
    Scorpio Tankers, the world's largest owner of product tankers, is expanding its links with Vitol, reportedly providing two LR2s on period charters. The Geneva-headquartered trader has reached an agreement to take on the LR2s on six-month charters in an effort to take a longer position in the segment, a source with knowledge of the situation said. The arrangement builds on a 15-year relationship
  • Parent Advent supports V.Ships strategy because size matters
    Although new V.Ships Germany chief executive Nils Aden does not subscribe to the view that the shipping industry has an excessive amount of third-party managers, he sees "room for consolidation". "I firmly believe size is a strong argument going forward," he says. One reason is that investing in digital tools is beyond the financial scope of many companies. "Size is a big advantage in keeping
  • Shandong working on four-ship project for Bunge
    Shandong Shipping and Bunge are working on a newbuilding project for kamsarmaxes to be financed by ICBC Leasing
  • Elderly tanker pulled off Cypriot beach
    A 1952-built tanker has been refloated after being forced ashore in a storm off Cyprus last week. The 200-dwt Salim N1 (built 1952) grounded on a beach after being anchored off Famagusta since 2 December. The vessel was pulled free and taken to anchorage after four days aground, Deniz Haber reported. The operation by the TRNC ports department lasted 45 minutes. The tanker is listed as contro
  • Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases
    Promise of Aker Energy contract for offshore unit trumps concerns around weak fourth quarter.
  • Schulte Group buys TecHullClean in Singapore
    Hamburg's Schulte Group has acquired a majority stake in TecHullClean (THC) of Singapore. THC is an underwater inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) technology company. It also has offices in Spain, Gibraltar and Ghana. THC founder Paw Rene Jakobsen will be CEO following the transaction. Jakobsen said: "The team at THC is proud that the Schulte Group has become our partner and we look forwa
  • Dennis Uy pulls out of EMAS Offshore rescue
    It's the second time in 12 months that EMAS has seen an investor terminate a potential restructuring deal
  • Evalend: bulker crew were never starving in Australia
    Greek owner Evalend Shipping has denied there is any problem on one of its bulkers in Australia following ITF claims that its crew was starving. A seafarer on the 82,000-dwt Villa Deste (built 2018) allegedly contacted the union from BHP's Hay Point terminal in Mackay claiming they were being underpaid. BHP defends its decision to axe Aussie crew on cabotage trade BHP ends Australian iron-ore b
  • Robbers use hose to siphon fuel from bulker
    Robbers have used a hose to steal bunkers from a bulker in China. The IMB said the incident happened on 10 February at the Caofeidian anchorage. A duty officer from the unnamed ship noticed from the bridge wing that a hose had been connected from an open diesel tank manhole to a small un-lit barge alongside. The alarm was raised and a duty seafarer was instructed to investigate. The duty offic
  • Hanjin Heavy stock suspended as loss hits $1.2bn
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has had trading in its shares suspended due to "capital erosion." The group's Philippines yard HHIC-Phil filed for court rehabilitation in January and Hanjin said there had been a related impairment made in its accounts. It risks delisting in Seoul if it cannot improve its financial standing. The company has until 1 April to submit a plan to achieve this. Its ne
  • Euronav in $4m buyback since Rodgers exit emerged
    Euronav has extended a share buyback effort with a $4m plus investment in its own stock during the past couple of weeks. Frontline shares fire after DNB upgrades tanker peer group No shock for Euronav stock after Rodgers' surprise exit It adds to a similar spend a month ago when it took advantage of global market turbulence to buy its own stock. New York and Brussels-listed Euronav says the la
  • Maersk Line snaps up US brokerage
    Maersk Line has bought US customs brokerage and logistics player Vandegrift. The New Jersey operation will strengthen and broaden the company's service offering to customers, it said. "Vandegrift's expertise and reputation enables us to place a trusted advisor in front of our customers to design and build individualised customs brokerage and compliance programmes that identify risk and provide s
  • RHL: 198 containers a total loss on Yantian Express
    A total of 198 containers are likely to be declared a total loss on Hapag-Lloyd's fire-hit Yantian Express. The 7,150-teu boxship (built 2002) suffered a blaze on 3 January off Canada, forcing crew to evacuate. It has now berthed in Freeport, Bahamas, for inspections and cargo discharge. Japanese container line ONE, which has boxes on board, said "significant headway" had been made on safety, l
  • Tor Investment shows its hand as second largest investor in Pacific Drilling
    Hong Kong firm is behind Whitebox but ahead of Quantum Pacific in new shareholder list.
  • Nacks lands VLCC newbuilding orders from Iino and MOL
    Transactions continue an active period for big tanker newbuilding business.
  • Marsh's drive for dynamic data raises questions for JLT deal
    Shipping's largest broker is applying analytics to protection and indemnity, but will the move fit with its acquisition of JLT?
  • A good maritime strategy flies under radar amid Brexit chaos
    While the government focuses on a schism that the UK does not need, the transport minister comes up with a blueprint for a commercially connected future
  • Another Murmansk Shipping bulker to be auctioned
    Another Murmansk Shipping bulker is to be sold at auction to pay off debts. The Ideal website said the port of Motril in Spain will sell the 23,600-dwt Zapolyarye (built 2008) to settle port and supply bills, and pay the crew, which has remained on board. The vessel has been docked there since September. It has been valued at EUR 7m ($7.9m), with its salt cargo worth EUR 600,000. Arrested Murm
  • Hong Kong bulker grounds on reef in storm
    A Hong Kong bulker has been forced ashore in a storm off the Solomon Islands. Radion New Zealand cited shipping agenct Tony Saliga as saying the 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994) was hit by strong winds to the south of the island group on 5 February. Officials reported that bad weather was hampering efforts to salvage the vessel. It is stuck in Kangava Bay off Rennell Island. The bulker h
  • Greek and US owners move for two more Toisa PSVs
    Offshore shipping companies are continuing to snap up OSVs from the fleet of bankrupt Greek group Toisa. Brokers said Greece's Maritech International has acquired the 4,200-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Toisa Crest (built 1999) for an undisclosed price. The ship is worth $0.71m, according to VesselsValue (VV). Eastern Navigation snaps up bargain Toisa quartet A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV
  • Norwegian cruise ship sinks pier in San Juan
    Ship's crew left with red faces after vessel demolishes two sections during arrival in Puerto Rico.
  • Maltese court says mortgage overrides Jamaican auction
    Judgement says judicial sale failed to acknowledge effects of registered mortgage on vessel.
  • Ezion Holdings shares downgraded by DBS
    Singapore's largest bank concerned about lack of pace in recovery of offshore vessel operator.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Portman says White House gave input on Trade Security Act
    The Ohio Republican's bill would realign Section 232 investigative authorities with the Defense Department and allow Congress to strike down any ordered Section 232 duties through a resolution of disapproval.
  • Maersk lays out global customs brokerage ambitions
    Customs house brokerage is a "sticky" service, and that's what makes it attractive.
  • Redwood Logistics driving to double in size
    Backed by CI Capital, the Chicago-based company already has made two acquisitions this year.
  • Commentary: Stop flying backward on U.S. air imports
    U.S. freight forwarders are frustrated by the lack of details from the airlines about their arrived imports, let alone the payment terms and conditions.
  • Keeping unwanted invaders out of Valentine's flowers
  • FTZ Board seeing more tariff-related applications
  • Halterm orders super post-Panamax crane
  • Executive Moves: L.A., CALSTART, Corcentric, TT Club

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • IMO 2020 set to boost refinery margins: Wood Mackenzie
    Tougher sulfur limits on marine fuel from January 2020 have been prompting large investments in the refining sector
  • Storage operator Vopak reducing HSFO exposure ahead of IMO 2020
    "We are improving our infrastructure and reducing our exposure to HSFO," Vopak CEO CEO Eelco Hoekstra said.
  • US still weighing Russian sanctions that could cut off oil flows
    The US is still deciding which sanctions to impose on Russia
  • Venezuela's Guaido appoints Luisa Palacios as his president of Citgo
    Self-declared Venezuelan interim president Juan Guaido appointed Luisa Palacios as president of state PDVSA's US refining and marketing arm, Citgo.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel nears three-month high on rising HSFO exports
    Bunker fuel prices at the regional bunkering hub of Rotterdam reached their highest in nearly three months
  • European fuel oil crack reaches record high on tight supply, demand east
    The front-month March 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack reached an all-time high Tuesday
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Oil remains supported on OPEC cuts, trade optimism
    "After rebounding from their December decline, Brent prices have stabilized over the past month near $62/b ... We continue to forecast further upside," Goldman Sachs said.
  • INTERVIEW: EU MRV data could aid IMO 2020 rule compliance: Verifavia CEO
    "Shipowners need to become pragmatic, efficient and compliant at a reasonable cost to them," Dufour said.

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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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