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July 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-Med/North African rates from August 1
  • ONE offers east coast India, Med, north Europe loop October 26
  • Israeli activists take legal action against arrested Iranian tanker
  • CP Rail H1 profits up 47pc to US$879 million as sales rise 9.7pc
  • CSX moves into quarterly decline as revenue falls 1pc to US$3.06 billion
  • Senate bill wishes to mechanically limit US truck speeds to 65 mph
  • Proud Korean shipbuilders lead in building mega box ships by far
  • S'pore seeks mediation role in new era as trade war spawns disputes
  • Hong Kong training produces first female chief engineer of seagoing ships
  • SIA Cargo sees June air freight volumes fall 0.9pc to 99,800 tonnes
  • 747F flap separates from wing on approach to Zimbabwean capital
  • European air carriers have mixed June cargo results with Turkish gains
  • Frankfurt Airport June cargo down 4.7pc, but passenger numbers rise
  • Atlas Air pilots' union supports worldwide Amazon warehouse strike

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • ABS & MOL to collaborate on up to 14 new VLECs & LNGCs
  • Cargo transportation on National Waterways sees manifold growth in 5 years
  • Mango exports from North India to Europe by sea being explored
  • New South-East India & Europe service announced
  • Panama Canal proposes comprehensive modification of current tolls structure
  • Desktop Just-In-Time trial at Rotterdam port yields positive results in cutting emissions
  • Call for prioritising freight in rail transportation
  • Shippers & consignees to be key participants in CONquest 2019 Ludhiana - Shippers & LSP Forum on Aug. 5

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Structure follows strategy"

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • Panalpina's half-year results: 'a respectable achievement' or 'shockingly bad'?
  • Amazon Prime Day - 175 million online purchases to be delivered
  • Ethiopian Airlines Cargo suspends Quito flight - 'the wrong approach' say critics
  • New India-Europe Express service a game-changer, says Hapag-Lloyd
  • Acquisition-hungry GlobalTranz eyes more brokerage and tech specialists
  • Former JP Morgan MD denies bribery charges relating to Kerry IPO
  • Prologis lines up $4bn IPT acquisition
  • Mike Hancox to replace Andrew Peeler at the helm of Yodel
  • Supply chain radar: Why the Sfr5.5bn takeover of Panalpina is even more expensive than we thought

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • USS Boxer downs Iranian drone
    As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ratchet up, an American warship has downed an Iranian drone that got too close. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman released this statement. At approximately 10
  • IRGC seizes tanker said to have been smuggling fuel
    Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released video of its recent capture of a foreign tanker said to have been smuggling one million liters of Iranian fuel near the Strait of
  • Wärtsilä's Chief Digital Officer resigns
    Wärtsilä reports that Marco Ryan, its Chief Digital Officer & Executive Vice President, and a member of the Board of Management has resigned from the company with immediate effect. According to today's
  • Quark picks more striking paint job for polar ship
    Seattle, Wash., headquartered Quark Expeditions has released new renderings of its 200 passenger polar expedition ship, Ultramarine, which will set sail in the Antarctic 2020/21 season. Under construction at Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard,
  • DNV GL offers web-based IMO 2020 SIP app
    DNV GL says that preparation is key as the days count down to the entry into force of the IMO 2020 0.5% sulfur cap. To help with implementation, the classification society is
  • Wallem puts its ship agency business on the cloud
    Wallem Group is rolling out cloud-based software to reduce paperwork and streamline workflows across its ship agency business. Simplifying the management of documentation and actions required in port calls in a unified
  • USCG updates Sub M work instructions
    The Coast Guard's Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance recently updated work instruction CVC-WI-013(3), "Towing Vessel COI Inspections under TSMS Option." Updates include but are not limited to adding annual and renewal Certificate
  • Sanmar to build two "Special Bogacay" 70-t bollard pull tugs
    Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has been steadily developing and refining its extensive ASD tug portfolio with 34 of its most popular type, the 24 meter Bogacay Class, now in operation around the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • Any plan to extend Instex to Iranian oil won't work
    'There is little or no prospect of Instex being used as a payment mechanism for the purchase of Iranian crude...
  • Fall in diesel demand seen changing IMO 2020 fuel mix
    Against the grain of mainstream opinion, it appears that gasoline and not diesel is likely to be the shipping fuel...
  • Seized tanker presents a dilemma for Gibraltar
    If third parties emerge seeking to exploit the seizure of Grace 1 as a means to obtain reparation for previous...
  • First LNG freight derivatives trade carried out
    Plans are under way to get LNG freight derivatives contracts standardised and listed on an exchange in order to facilitate...
  • Dionysios Dellaportas, founder of Meadway Shipping, dies at 70
    Greek dry bulk owner built a modern fleet and expanded the group's activities to operating with offices in Singapore and...
  • MOL among rivals for Cyprus FSRU project
    In addition to the FSRU, the planned liquefied natural gas terminal at Vasilikos Bay, near Limassol, will entail a mooring...
  • DP World announces job cuts in Australia
    Workers at Melbourne and Sydney are to be laid off as the consolidation of container shipping reduces volumes in Australia
  • Iranian TV identifies seized foreign tanker as Riah
    Iranian state TV said a foreign vessel trying to smuggle 1m litres of fuel has been seized. 'The vessel that...
  • Braemar chief James Kidwell to retire
    James Kidwell steps down from the brokerage firm, having spent seven years as chief executive
  • Panalpina sees benefit of LCL hub in Cartagena
    Panalpina's move from Panama to Colombia has improved transit times and reduced costs
  • Wärtsilä sees weakening of demand in marine business
    New orders of both marine equipment and services dipped 2% year on year in the first six months of this...
  • Carriers launch new India-Europe service
    New service between India and Europe is designed to reduce port calls and improve efficiency
  • Viewpoint: Why shipping matters
    The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, with its long record of education, will be just the sort of developer we need...
  • Daily Briefing
    Diverted Iranian tanker's trading patterns raise suspicion | HSFO bunker demand to more than halve after 2020 | Oil tanker...
  • Shandong Marine finds partner for stranded jackup
    Energy Emerger is one of the four jackups ordered by Shanghai Marine at Waigaoqiao in 2014
  • How North Korea bypasses sanctions to import luxury goods
    Commercial entities involved with the smuggling of high-end goods also engage with North Korea 'in other prohibited commercial activities like...
  • Gibraltar's leader meets UK's May over Grace 1 tanker
    The statement conspicuously did not mention the potential release of the vessel

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • ILWU, APM agree to automated LA terminal training
  • Port growth pushes Jersey space availability to 13-year low
  • Canadian ports drive PNW market share growth
  • Ove Meyer resigns as Zeaborn's managing director
  • Panalpina fends off rivals stirred by DSV takeover
  • Australian shippers feel pinch as DP World-labor woes escalate
  • E2open builds container shipping beachhead

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • Cosco bulker runs aground in South America
    A Hong Kong-flagged bulker has run aground in the waters between Argentina and Uruguay. According to law firm Vega & Co., the Cosco Shipping Bulk-owned 38,801-dwt Fu Xing Hai (built 2016) has been partially obstructing the Martin Garcia Channel since Tuesday. The vessel was departing Nueva Palmira in Uruguay and destined for Rotterdam laden with roughly 40,000 tonnes of iron ore. After the grou
  • IMO condemns tanker attacks
    The organisation says the attacks pose "grave danger to life" and "serious risk to navigational safety"
  • Zeaborn co-founder steps down from operations
    Ove Meyer will stay involved with the company as managing partner of Zeaborn Holding.
  • Investors fight for lead position in Dynagas lawsuit
    Three groups want lead plaintiff status, with the trio collectively losing more than $1m
  • Top Ships redoubles effort to throw out Kalani case
    Owner seeks to bar more amendments to shareholders' complaint as DryShips and Diana Containerships lawsuits continue
  • Nisshin Shipping splashes $350m on dual-fuel chemical tankers
    Japanese shipowner books eight stainless-steel units at Nantong Xiangyu, lifting total order backlog at Far East yards to close to 60 newbuildings
  • BTIG backs Avance Gas to swing back to black as VLGC rates spring to life
    BTIG has launched coverage of John Fredriksen's Avance Gas with a buy rating amid the projection a VLGC market upturn will take the shipowner back into the black this year. LPG and tanker stocks race ahead of S&P 500 as recovery unfolds Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing VLGC owner Avance Gas banks $515m refinancing package Avance Gas is one of the top per
  • Chemikalien moves for tanker fleet as Expedo sells final ships
    Christian Kramer's Chemikalien Seetransport is being linked with a swoop for four product tankers in a deal that would see seller Expedo Shipping exit the business. The deal marks a major expansion of Chemikalien's position in the LR1 sector and comes less than a year after it took over compatriot tanker specialist Rigel Schiffahrts. Brokers say Chemikalien is buying the 74,000-dwt New Challenge
  • Cosco tanker unit forecasts first-half profit return
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET), the tanker arm of state conglomerate China Cosco Shipping, has forecast stronger first-half results on better performances of its crude and LNG shipping divisions. Unaudited results showed net profit of the Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed company ranged between CNY 440m ($63.9m) and CNY 500m in the opening six months of 2019, compared with net loss of 2
  • Peter Anker's Langebru reports solid profit jump
    Peter Anker's investment company Langebru had reported a solid increase in profit. Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges Key shipping players party onboard the Christian Radich The company's pre-tax profit shot up to NOK 21m ($2.46m) in 2018 from NOK 15m the prior year. The result was boosted by the sale of a portion of his shares in Clarksons
  • Zvezda eyes $950m icebreaker order
    New Russian shipyard could win order for four LNG-fuelled ships for Arctic.
  • Scorpio Bulkers' sale of sister company stake would be 'positive'
    Wall Street analysts say a sale could bolster bulk owner's undervalued stock price and allow investors to share in its 'best investment ever'
  • Deelen swaps camps to join Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
    Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has hired Jeroen Deelen from its parent group to fill the role of chief operating officer. Titan LNG completes world's largest LNG bunkering operation Deelen moves from Schutle Group's gas division, where he had been deputy COO, a statement explained. The former seafarer has been working on shore for 17 years with experience in various roles including newbuilding
  • SM Line sells older handysize boxships
    But market for larger boxships dries up as demolition prices plunge
  • Petrobras floats tender for suezmax shuttle tanker series
    CSIC Leasing has signed up four shuttle tanker newbuildings at DSIC in anticipation of Brazilian oil company's beauty contest
  • PGS posts a loss despite seismic market upturn
    The company has raised its prices as the seismic market improves, but has been impacted by the cost of finance.
  • Iran seizes Iraqi tanker over 'oil smuggling'
    Riah held by Revolutionary Guards after being towed following distress call.
  • Concord expands aframax pool with first Maersk Tankers ship
    Operation led by former Heidmar chief Ben Ognibene continues gradual growth in second year
  • Supramax owners cash in as sentiment turns bullish
    Hellenic Carriers sheds second bulker in a month, while Tomini banks asset play profits
  • Does Gibraltar have a big problem with Grace 1?
    Authorities could have uninsured tanker on their hands for 90 days.
  • James Kidwell reflects on Braemar Shipping Services swansong
    Head of London-listed shipbroker says now is a good time to do 'something different'
  • Iran reluctant to close down Strait of Hormuz
    Foreign minister says waterway is lifeline, but it has capability to shut it.
  • Price uncertainty slows scrubber orders at Wartsila
    Customers holding off on new orders as they wait for fuel price development.
  • Solstad Offshore CSV contract extended in the Gulf of Mexico
    Subtec has extended its charter of a construction support vessel (CSV) owned by Solstad Offshore by a further two and a half years. SolstadFarstad extends US Gulf charter The 142-metre CSV Far Sentinel (built 2015) will be employed in Mexico until the end of 2022. Subtec has two 12-month extension options attached to the contract. This is the second time the underwater works company has exte
  • Keith Denholm to join Heidmar revival in Singapore
    Well-travelled shipping veteran is tasked with building up tanker operator's presence in the Asian market
  • Bryggen Shipping sinks to a loss but eyes profitable 2019 results
    Bryggen Shipping International sank into a loss last year, but the chemical tanker operator expects better results in 2019. The Bergen-based private operator logged a pre-tax loss of NOK 17m ($2m) for 2018 against a NOK 3m profit in 2017. Operating revenue increased from NOK 471m to NOK 524m. Co-owner Tim Haagensen told TradeWinds there is "very good chances" that the company will deliver profi
  • Top Ships tapping Chinese loans to add MRs
    Greek tanker owner to declare purchase options on ships that have been operating on charters to Stena.
  • James Kidwell retiring after 17 years at Braemar Shipping Services
    Chief executive handing over to chairman Ron Series on an interim basis.
  • Nordea sees loan losses edge up
    Nordic lender said there were "a few significant provisions" in the second quarter.
  • GasLog and MOL among those shortlisted for Cyprus FSRU
    Sino-Greek consortium set to battle it out with Asian and European rivals for contract
  • Southeast Asian LNG demand to grow five-fold by 2040
    Region also set to be a major market for regasification vessels, says Wood Mackenzie
  • Gibraltar chief minister discusses Grace 1 release with UK PM
    Britain said to be under pressure from some European and Gulf allies to release VLCC

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • Calls for Oakland ballpark strikeout
    Critics of the proposed location for an Oakland Athletics baseball stadium point to a study that says the Howard Terminal site will be needed for cargo.
  • FMC keeps tabs on low-sulfur fuel surcharges
    The Federal Maritime Commission will monitor the transparency of bunker-adjustment factor formulas as the IMO low-sulfur fuel mandate looms, Chairman Michael Khouri said.
  • 'Missed opportunity' at G20 summit
    A multilateral steel group mandate was not renewed in Japan, says the deputy director of the National Economic Council during a think tank discussion Wednesday.
  • Will IMO 2020 change US ports of call?
    A fuel spike could push Asian containers to West Coast ports, but time and risk elements also must be considered.
  • Exporting from Bhutan - by water?
    Tiny landlocked kingdom on the eastern edge of the Himalayas moves aggregate via the Brahmaputra River.
  • Turkey's missile purchase draws fire
    Calls for the Trump administration to impose trade sanctions against Turkey for its recent purchase of a Russian-made surface-to-air missile system are becoming louder from Capitol Hill.
  • Union Pacific confident in achieving lower OR
  • New driver rules enactment may be delayed
  • Senators: Block forced labor cocoa imports
  • Container carriers launching Europe-India service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2019
  • Salalah Free Zone inks deal for new 150,000 b/d Oman refinery
    Salalah is an important bunkering hub in the Middle East, alongside Fujairah in the UAE, and the largest port in Oman.
  • IMO 2020 TRACKER: Weakening global refining demand may offset strong margins for cleaner fuel
    Refiners and analysts see stronger refining margins resulting from the International Maritime Organization's impending requirement that ships use lower-sulfur bunker fuel, but waning global demand for crude and refined products could more than offset that optimism.
  • FEATURE: European distillate market remains uncertain ahead of IMO 2020 amid tight stocks
    Market participants are unsure how the IMO 2020 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap will play out in the distillates market, with some questioning the ability of refiners to respond to demand amid persistent uncertainty around the mix fuels ship that owners will use to meet the cap.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil differential jumps to 8-month high on snug supply
    The strength in Asia has closed East -West arbitrage opportunities and attracted flows from India and the Middle East, sources said.
  • FEATURE: Canadian oil traders see IMO 2020 risk easing on demand, changing market
    Some early reports on IMO 2020 said the new standard would significantly devalue WCS.

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