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December 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk opens new facility in Vietnam to handle new sourcing demand
  • China lowers 2020 growth target to 6pc, cranks up state spending
  • California ports collaborate to fight the threat posed by rising sea levels
  • Baltimore port to start upgrade of 14,000-TEU berth in early 2020
  • EMEA cargo crime hits US$88.75m with trucks being the 'weakest link'
  • DP World's Unifeeder buys major stake in Singapore's Feedertech Group
  • Switch to non-diesel trucks in Europe requires more charging, refuelling points
  • Seven HK Airlines aircraft impounded by HK airport authority
  • Boeing to stop production of 737 Max starting in January
  • Deutsche Bahn to test Skyports drones in its logistics supply chains

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk announces new Executive Board to accelerate strategy execution
  • AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season-2 breaks all records
  • MOL & e5 Lab launch study on hydrogen hybrid pure car carrier
  • NYK Group accredited by ClassNK for cyber security management
  • Shipping seen progressing full speed ahead towards full decarbonisation
  • Strong ocean imports & exports seen sustaining India's trade growth
  • US mulls doubling pear exports to India
  • Port of Antwerp in collaboration agreement for hydrogen transport
  • Global programme launched to improve efficiency of cargo handling audits
  • Govt intends selling 100 pc stake in Air India
  • KWE India launches 'Slip Sheet Handling' for airfreight shipment from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
  • Railways offering discount on empty container transport
  • Govt withdrew 14k prosecutions under Companies Act to improve ease of doing business
  • India improves ranking in ease of doing business as exports & logistics facilitation get impetus
  • New guidelines & simplified approval process for coal projects to enhance ease of doing business
  • Parliamentary panel worried over India's meagre share in global organic trade
  • Industry steps up efforts against rogue lithium battery shipments

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Lufthansa Cargo unveils sales channel offering dynamic spot rates
  • CMA CGM currently the only ocean carrier interested in LNG to power box ships
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines eyes Taipei as China traffic slows, and drops Hahn
  • David Stroud appointed BIFA's new policy and compliance adviser
  • Vincent Clerc becomes CEO of Maersk's Ocean and Logistics division
  • Port of Auckland declared 'no longer viable'
  • South African government aims to create a national shipping carrier
  • Maersk's social media position dis-liked by some
  • Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel changes skin in Dubai (and elsewhere)...
  • Delay alert with feeder lines in 'radical' new year container handling shake-up

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Vigor to carry out DDG drydocking worth up to $97.9 million in Pearl Harbor
    Vigor Marine LCC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an $89,336,289 Navy contract for the execution of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) fiscal 2020 dry-docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract
  • VIDEO: LCS 19 completes Acceptance Trials
    Lockheed Martin reports that Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19, the future USS St. Louis, has completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan. Now that trials are complete, the ship will undergo final outfitting
  • MOL and e5 lab ink MOU to develop hydrogen hybrid PCC
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and e5 Lab. Inc. have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a joint study of a hybrid pure car carrier equipped with a hydrogen
  • Two leading French ports to have Wärtsilä VTS
    Wärtsilä is to supply its Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solution to two of France's leading ports, Calais and Boulogne. Calais is France's leading port for passenger traffic and the second largest port
  • San Francisco Bay Ferry to add another new high-speed cat
    The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is to exercise a $14.8 million build option for a second 300-passenger high-speed ferry from La Conner, Wash., shipbuilder Mavrik Marine Inc.
  • Viega MegaPress CuNi press fitting system now available in larger sizes
    Viega LLC's MegaPress CuNi, a copper nickel press fitting system designed specifically for applications on commercial ships, private yachts and offshore rigs, is now available in sizes up to 4". MegaPress CuNi
  • $1 million criminal fine in fishing vessel pollution case
    The U.S. Department of Justice says that Sea Harvest Inc., operator of the fishing vessels Enterprise and Pacific Capes, along with Fishing Vessel Enterprises Inc., the vessels' owner, pleaded guilty yesterday to
  • Study of $246 million in injury claims yields new shipping safety insights
    More comprehensive reporting requirements for injury and near miss reporting are needed to improve safety at sea, according to ABS, the American P&I Club and Lamar University. The call follows an industry-wide

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • DryLog acquires 50% of ArcelorMittal shipping subsidiary
    The joint venture, Global Chartering Ltd, has been created through the Peter Livanos-backed DryLog taking a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's...
  • Slips, trips and falls cost American Club $14m a year
    Sponsors call for comprehensive new standard for reporting maritime injuries and near misses after discovering lack of consistency and comprehensiveness...
  • Coal demand to be stable to 2024, IEA says
    India will be the biggest driver of growth, the IEA says, while China's demand will likely plateau in 2022
  • Cartel fears behind block exemption disquiet
    Capacity management seen as a means of controlling pricing, while lines are offered little legal certainty
  • The Outlook Forum
    We asked Lloyd's List readers and key market participants what they thought would be the key issues shaping shipping over...
  • Zeamarine co-founder exits as restructuring specialist is called in
    The company rocketed from being a start-up operation to a big league player in just six years. Speculation, though, suggests...
  • Swire Shipping to offer joint Pacific service with Matson
    The service will be run with 8,000 dwt vessels, with Swire Shipping chartering in one ship while Matson will contribute...
  • MOL teams up with e5 Lab to develop hydrogen hybrid car carrier
    The technologies are aimed at trying to meet the IMO's 2050 carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets through hybrid technology, alternate...
  • Tonnage tax extension seen as growth filip for Cyprus shipping
    Securing approval for a full decade will provide stability and certainty for shipping companies choosing the flag or operating in...
  • Maersk appointments bring board back to strength
    Reshuffle of management positions comes as Danish container giant increases pace of integration
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Block exemption extension gives carriers clarity and confidence | Have Brussels and container lines called a truce...
  • DP World integrates former Topaz Energy into P&O Maritime Logistics unit
    P&O Maritime Logistics is poised to steward one of the most historic names in the maritime industry as it enters...
  • Indian crew taken hostage off West Africa soars to 89 in a year
    As Indian mariners represent the largest proportion of crew nationalities, a total ban on Indian nationals serving as crew within...
  • CMA CGM in biofuel bunker blend deal with Shell
    Shell will supply tens of thousands of tonnes of a bunker blend comprising 20% of biofuel drawn from used cooking...
  • Avance Gas orders two dual-fuel VLGCs at DSME
    The company, which is taking the first step towards a low-carbon future, said burning liquefied petroleum gas was cheaper and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Fate of NJ classification bill uncertain, as is potential impact
  • Rail volumes suggest bearish outlook for trucking
  • Drastic changes play out at Zeamarine amid executive departures
  • India mulls reworking Cochin terminal tariff to compete with Colombo
  • BNSF's Chicago intermodal depot regains flow after operational shift
  • Clerc moves into Maersk's key integration role

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Nordic American trio exit LSFO storage for bigger payday
    Bulk of VLCCS holding compliant fuel expected offload cargoes by first quarter, says Braemar ACM
  • DryLog tightens links with ArcelorMittal and eyes growth with joint venture
    Steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal and Peter Livanos-backed DryLog are joining forces in a shipping joint venture. The outfit will see DryLog take a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's shipping subsidiary Global Chartering Ltd. NYK forms joint venture to provide FPSO to Petrobras Vitol completes takeover of slimmed-down Sargeant JV It will retain that name and the 28 bulkers in its employ and aims
  • Has Christmas come early with Trump playing Santa Claus?
    Proposed US-China trade deal could provide a huge boost for shipping, but questions remain over if - and how - the promises can be delivered
  • Why Deutsche Bank dropped five stocks and prioritised others
    Analyst Mehrotra says size, liquidity and focus were key factors in cuts
  • Leo Kirchner to take reins at Thomas Miller Americas
    There is a new man at the top of Thomas Miller Americas. Leo Kirchner will take over as president and chief executive of the insurance management company's US wing at the end of February. He replaces Mike Jarrett, who spent 27 years leading the unit. Thomas Miller buys Lodestar's fixed premium business Thomas Miller tickled pink as charity golf day raises $250,000 "It is an honour to succeed M
  • Carnival joins Getting to Zero Coalition on carbon
    Miami-based cruise giant looks forward to developing zero-emission ships with industry partners
  • Brussels to probe merger of DSME-Hyundai Heavy over price fears
    The European Commission is looking into the proposed $1.7bn acquisition of South Korean shipyard DSME by compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Following HHI's application for approval by the European Union executive body last month, the commission said on Tuesday it was concerned the deal would reduce competition, raise prices and stifle innovation in the sector. Controversial Daewoo founde
  • Sanchi families challenge official account of explosion and sinking in US lawsuit
    Some of the seafarers onboard the tanker escaped after the 2018 crash and are still alive, their families say
  • Positive outlook for US crude exports buoys tanker owners
    Tankers are set to gain from world's largest oil producers' rising exports
  • Exodus of PSVs boosts North Sea owners while AHTS rates hit peak
    Winter rates proving warmer than expected as Allseas removes 11 spot vessels for Baltic work
  • A message to India on port improvements
    Private operators tell their government it is time to deliver on its national vision for shipping
  • Trafigura calls on regulators for stricter IMO 2020 enforcement
    Top tanker executive says transitional period should be monitored by port state control to ensure a level playing field
  • Hudong-Zhonghua moves forward on CSSC Leasing's LNG orders
    Shanghai yard finally gets started on some conventional tonnage as orderbook empties
  • EU agrees 10 more years for Cyprus tonnage tax
    Estonia also gets its first tonnage tax as Europe seeks to encourage region's competitiveness
  • Buys strengthen SAL's position as top three heavylift player
    Harren & Partner's project cargo subsidiary takes three heavylift ships from the Winter Group
  • Clarksons Platou starts Bonheur coverage with a buy
    Plenty of upside in Fred Olsen company with "reliable cash machine" cruiseship fleet, analyst says
  • Supreme Court declines appeal by GC Rieber ex-employees
    Legal action taken by 17 ex-employees against the offshore shipowner has come to an end.
  • Peter Townsend joins Miller to develop North American business
    Hull expert begins new role at insurance broker next month to focus on growing cover
  • Britannia P&I plots recruitment in Denmark as it upgrades office
    Copenhagen correspondent office to become full branch of UK-based P&I club
  • Veteran bulker hit by engine room fire in Detroit River
    US Coast Guard tackled blaze on Tecumseh as it drifted into Canadian waters
  • Winners emerge as big boxship charter market all but dries up
    Rush to retrofit scrubbers before IMO 2020 has caused a shortage of vessels and a rise in rates
  • Emergency response contracts see dramatic drop to 23 in 2019
    Fall in Lloyd's Open Form contracts are hitting salvors and marine salvage association questions whether it is time to move on and face the realities of the current environment
  • Maersk fills management board gap with Svitzer's Thygesen
    CEO of group salvage company promoted after high-profile departures at Danish owner
  • Jan-Hendrik Tobbe exits amid Zeaborn management overhaul
    Restructuring expert takes the reins at expanding, Kurt Zech-controlled ship operator
  • Swire and Matson team up in the South Pacific
    Veteran Pacific shippers will partner using chartered tonnage on general cargoship route
  • 'Floating bomb' FSO starts to leak oil in Red Sea
    Houthis call for help after crude seeps from Safer off Ras Isa in Yemen
  • Contact made with Union Maritime tanker after crew seized
    Togolese patrol boat tracks down the Duke while a new crew heads to the ship on a tug
  • CMA CGM's Containerships cashes in on LNG-run tonnage
    Fourth vessel giving carrier a competitive edge in Baltic-related services is delivered, with two more to come
  • MOL targets development of hydrogen-powered car carrier
    Japanese shipowner says latest initiative builds on worked to realize zero emission vessels
  • VLGCs cheaper to build than to buy second hand
    Clarksons Platou says new dual fuel ships will be the "most efficient LPG carriers to date"
  • Grindrod extends chartered-out MR, returns supramax
    Singapore-based owner seals better rate for tanker, bulker set to be handed back early in 2020
  • SSY: Aussie drought set to boost bulker tonne mile demand
    US Department of Agriculture forecasting "weakest Australian wheat harvest for twelve years"

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Biodiesel blending credit gets budget reprieve from House
    The biodiesel blender credit reinstated by Congress Dec. 17 is a $3 billion a year boost to a less-polluting diesel fuel.
  • Matson-Swire join forces in South Pacific service
    Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.
  • New chapter in ugly FedEx-Amazon divorce puts merchants in middle
    Amazon-FedEx divorce gets ugly and hurts merchants
  • FedEx hits 'bottom' in fiscal 2020 second quarter
    FedEx's lousy second quarter results are a cost issue first and foremost
  • Canadian manufacturing took hit during GM strike
    Plunge in vehicle and auto parts shipments drive broader softness as manufacturing sales drop 0.7% in October.
  • Powerful storm could delay Christmas deliveries in Pacific Northwest
    A few feet of snow, some ice, potential flooding coming to Washington and Oregon.
  • Load One provides lightning-fast shipping for just about everything
    This logistics company expedites movie props to rocket engines and everything in between.
  • Elroy Air aims to bypass infrastructure with unmanned hybrid electric drone (with video)
    An unmanned hybrid electric aircraft creates a new wave of transportation that does not rely on infrastructure
  • Freight All Kinds: Getting the show on the road
    Moving theatrical shows is like choreography showcasing on-time precision prowess and graceful driving skills.
  • Pennsylvania provides more than $40 million for freight rail projects
    The funding includes $14.4 million to support CSX's double-stacking efforts near the Port of Philadelphia.
  • Knight Swift: Trucking's Biggest Mega-Merger - Great Quarter, Guys EP07 [podcast]
    On this episode of Great Quarter Guys, Seth Holm, Kevin Hill, Andrew Cox and JP Hampstead break down Knight Swift's business model, discuss the Phase...
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What drivers need to know
    Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.
  • US doubles down on sanctions against Ortega regime
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/17
    Calm and quiet ruled the day on Monday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets.
  • Amazon's shot at FedEx, 737 MAX minimized, and a tribute to American Shipper - WTT?!? [podcast]
    photo credit: Amazon On today's episode - Just in time for the holidays, Amazon cans FedEx over on-time delivery, Boeing 737 MAX stops going, a...
  • South Asia stands to gain from prolonged US-China trade war
    Resilience360's report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.
  • Winter storm keeps trucking across Eastern US (with forecast video)
    Hazardous road conditions continue to slow down freight movement from Ohio Valley to New England.
  • Southwest Airlines pushes back schedule for 737 MAX until April
    The chill felt in Southwest Airlines' fourth quarter financial report won't be weather-related, but because of the 737 MAX.
  • Continual technological advancements land innovator in FreightTech 25
    Truckstop.com pioneered digital innovation in logistics with the first online platform for load boards.
  • FreightWaves NOW: Louisville Spot Rates are Skyrocketing
    Anthony Smith hosts Tuesday's FreightWaves NOW with John Kingston giving the Oil Update, Luke Falasca provides us with the Broker Update, and Zach Strickland gives...
  • Navistar beats Q4 earnings estimates but lays off 10% of its workforce (Update)
    Navistar will cut 10% of its worldwide workforce even as it gained market share for the third consecutive year.
  • Today's Pickup: CFI employees raise over $41,000 in Truckload of Treasures campaign
    CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may...
  • New Jersey's owner-operator law in limbo for now, but risk remains
    Move to pass legislation has ground to halt amid wider outcry from other industries over independent contractor limits.
  • The European Green Deal and what it means for the rail freight industry
    The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • LSFO offers in S Korea, Hong Kong above LSMGO on strong demand ahead of IMO 2020
    Spot offers for low sulfur bunker fuel have been priced above that of low sulfur marine gasoil in the ports of South Korea and Hong Kong on strong demand for the low sulfur marine fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's low sulfur mandate come January 2020.
  • Expected IMO marine gasoil demand supports prompt ICE LSGO
    ICE low sulfur gasoil futures time spreads have moved into backwardation, as 0.5% sulfur fuel oil prices rose above 0.1% marine gasoil bunker prices in Singapore, dependent on delivery dates and volume, supporting MGO values, traders said.
  • Shell, CMA CGM launch marine biofuel partnership
    Oil major Shell and shipping line CMA CGM are to launch a partnership to expand the shipping line's use of biofuel in its fleet, Shell said Tuesday.
  • Urals NWE crude down $4.50/b in a month to 19-month low as IMO 2020 looms
    Urals, the Russian crude which is the Europe's largest single source of oil, has seen value for Baltic-loading cargoes fall more than $4.50/b in the past to month to a 19-month low ahead of IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally from January 1.
  • FUTURES 6: Oil complex pulls back in after-market trading amid bearish US inventory forecasts
    Oil futures retreated in after market trading Tuesday but held in the black amid newly bearish US crude and product inventory forecasts.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil/MF 0.5% spread hits record low on LSFO supply tightness
    "Low sulfur fuel oil supply is getting tighter. LSFO stocks draw is faster than expected," a Singapore-trader said Tuesday.

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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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