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May 27, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 2.8pc to US$743/TEU - USWC off at $1,294/FEU
  • OOCL cancels four sailings on PNW1 due to low demand
  • China won't insist US fix 'wrong practices' before resuming trade talks
  • Crew taken off listing 4,400-TEU MSC Matilde at Liverpool dock
  • New 'K' Line CEO cuts executive pay 10pc to spur drive to profitability
  • Transpacific carriers start blanking sailings with tariff-hit US imports
  • HMM's 9-year-old 5,086-TEU Aeneas to be scrapped in Bangladesh
  • Jotun comes up with new predictable, long-term antifouling protection
  • Russia to be major poultry exporter to China as swine flu ravishes pig stock
  • Britannia becomes first P&I Club to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
  • Rotterdam and Guangzhou sign agreement for port-to-port data exchange
  • Ballast water treatment conference to be helion Houston June 26-27
  • Atran collaborates with Cainiao to link Hangzhou and Riga
  • Japan Customs plugs into CHAMP platform to handle complete ACI data
  • Kansas City International April cargo up 8.8pc to18.2 million pounds

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 26, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk reports solid uplift in earnings & strong cash flow in Q1
  • BDI up
  • Q&As for scrubber-fitted ships published
  • Risk classification of Persian Gulf region increased
  • Antwerp breakbulk community develops new app for more efficient supply chain
  • Sohar Port & Freezone launches online route planner
  • Vinita Venkatesh receives 'Woman Achiever Award' from FEDSAI
  • CBDT issues draft notification for amendment to Form No. 10B of Income-Tax Rules, 1962
  • Commerce Ministry mulling export incentives to reduce trade deficit with China
  • Exporters looking forward to PM for reforms, stability & stronger economic growth, says FIEO President
  • India's thermal coal output to grow by 4.3 pc over 2019-28, says research
  • Recommendations to the new govt to improve the resilience of the economy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • At the heart of conflict
  • UK: 100 t "lady" safely lifted
  • Siemens receives order from Deutsche Post
  • Orbcomm selects VP transportation sales Europe
  • Mexicans anticipate flight tracking regulation
  • Testing an all-electric 18 t truck in Stuttgart
  • Port Kyushu's crew managed by Danica
  • Rhenus opens logistics centre in Voronezh
  • 40 candles for Astag
  • Belgium: logistics by night for less congestion
  • Q1/2019 - smaller loss and less cargo for Zim
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • C.H. Robinson acquires Dema Service
  • Appointee to spearhead growth at Thordon Bearings
  • First train runs along trans-Siberian landbridge
  • Worldwide container throughput still under pressure
  • Freshest news from Hong Kong

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Carriers blank more sailings as transpacific box rates continue to fall
  • First-quarter performance delivers 42% increase in profits for Maersk
  • Cogoport expands online container booking platform to cover Chinese imports
  • Russian Railways steams ahead with new trans-Siberian service from Japan
  • More logistics operators gear up for greener deliveries
  • What's in a name? A spark of optimism in what's looking like a grim market
  • The macro view: Time may be on Trump's side, but technology isn't - for now
  • Mama, just killed a song, creating the Supply Chain Rhapsody
  • On the wires: AP Møller-Maersk's bullish Q1 remarks? There is no place to hide

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Svitzer trials remotely operated tow line catcher
    Connecting heaving lines at sea is one of the most critical parts of day-to-day towage operations, however it presents significant risk to crews, particularly from a center lead forward position where tugs
  • Marlink to launch new service at Nor-Shipping
    Satellite communications specialist Marlink is to introduce a new service called Sealink Global 4G at Nor-Shipping 2019. The turnkey solution provides everything needed to leverage fast, low-latency mobile services when in network
  • Louisiana shipyard to convert OSV for new Navy role
    Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Lockport, La., has won a Navy contract worth $11,638,510 to purchase and convert an existing offshore supply vessel into an Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center range support

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Innovation and emissions opportunities emerge, but uncertainty prevails
    A weekly tour of the stories that the Lloyd's List News Desk consider to be required reading
  • StealthGas starts share buyback
    Liquefied petroleum gas carrier owner says it has triggered share repurchases because stock is undervalued
  • EuroDry posts higher profit than expected
    Greece-based owner of seven bulkers says market fundamentals will support better rates in the future as a larger fleet and...
  • Shipping sector faces 'huge challenge' to tackle emissions
    ITF ports and shipping administrator Olaf Merk explains shipping will need a mixture of measures to decarbonise
  • MSC crew abandon listing containership
    The 4,395 teu MSC Matilde requested immediate evacuation of its 23 crew members at around 0200 hrs today
  • Star Bulk sees little risk to scrubber strategy from ban
    Executives at the dry bulk owner claim science points to negligible environmental concerns and see chances of an international ban...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Ports, politics and procedure
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Heerema takes the plunge with world's first LNG-fuelled heavylift semisub
    'If we invest in an LNG-fuelled vessel, we can help make green regulations come into force' - Pieter Heerema
  • Union raises concern about UK flag expansion policies
    Nautilus International fearful that latest changes from the UKSR could undermine quality
  • Dynagas orders LNG brace at Hyundai
    The George Prokopiou-led company is the hitherto unidentified owner behind this week's order of two LNG carriers at the South...
  • Daily Briefing
    US monthly Russian crude imports to surpass Saudi shipments | Xiradakis aiming to fight shipping cause in Brussels | Exclusive...
  • The Interview: Robert Yildirim
    Little known in shipping circles until he came to CMA CGM's rescue in 2011, Robert Yildirim has become a force...
  • Maersk warns trade tensions threaten shipping growth
    The world's largest container line reported a good start to 2019 but warned that 'considerable uncertainties' as a result of...
  • Zhuhai Port alters fleet expansion plans
    Company has made multiple changes to its ship acquisition plan that will be partially funded by a private offering it...
  • MOL Chemical Tankers eyes hybrid scrubbers for some vessels
    If Drewry's projection for the larger sector is any indication, MOLCT as with its bigger rival, Stolt Nielsen, may turn...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Port automation fears spur ILWU Canada union strike
  • Looming low-sulfur rule gives breakbulk shipping jitters
  • US resin exporters worry over tariff effect on slot space
  • Shippers urged to revise contracts if free time is without chassis
  • Eyeing trade pressures, Maersk focusing on profitability
  • Buenos Aires port consolidation sparks competition questions
  • Memphis chassis woes now part of rail demurrage probe

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • EuroDry bullish on dry bulk for second half of 2019
    Lower vessel availability may result in higher charter rates, chief executive Aristides Pittas said.
  • Coral Expeditions returns to Vard in Vietnam with repeat cruiseship order
    Australia's Coral Expeditions has returned to Vard's Vung Tao shipyard with an order for a cruiseship only weeks after taking delivery of its first Vietnam-built vessel. Coral managing director Paul Chacko revealed to the online publication Cruise Industry News that an order has been placed for a second expeditoon ship that will be delivered in December 2020. To be named Coral Geographer, it wil
  • DSD gets healthy price for sale of ferry subsidiary Norled
    Norway's Det Stavangerske Dampskibsselskab (DSD) is selling ferry company Norled to international investors. Yuhong Hermansen-controlled DSD struck a deal to hand the subsidiary over to Nordic infrastructure fund CapMan Infra and Canada's CBRE Caledon Capital Management. These two companies are each buying a 50% stake. The price of the deal is being kept confidential, but Norwegian daily Finans
  • KNOT Offshore posts lower first-quarter profit
    KNOT Offshore Partners posted lower profits in the first quarter thanks to increased financing costs. The Gary Chapman-led shuttle tanker owner also announced it extended the maturity of its $25m unsecured credit facility coming due in August. For the first three months of 2019, KNOT posted $12.9m in profit, down from the $30.7m from the same period in 2018. Revenues and expenses stayed largely
  • Shareholder group decries discounted Teekay Offshore offer
    Brookfield Business Partners' offer to take Teekay Offshore private severely undervalues the company, shareholders argued in a letter Friday. New York-based JDP Capital Management and 16 other shareholders said the offshore player is worth a minimum of $4 per share, much higher than Brookfield's $1.05 per share offer made Monday. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private Teekay FPSO wins
  • Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers banks $70.2m ahead of full listing in Oslo
    Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers has banked $70.2m as the newcastlemax specialist set sail for the Oslo Stock Exchange. Troim's 2020 Bulkers sets course for Oslo Stock Exchange with $70m placement Tor Olav Troim: Golar's LNG evangelist 2020 Bulkers eyes listing with fresh loan, key hires and first contract in the bank New and existing shareholders supported the issue, which saw 7,800,000 shares p
  • John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International banks $80m bond purse
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has tapped the Norwegian bond market for $80m. Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubilee' year Ship Finance, which invested over $1bn to grow its fleet last year, worked with DNB Markets, Nordea, SEB, Arctic Securities and Danske
  • Portline: engineers violated training in magic pipe case
    Portuguese manager Portline Bulk International (PBI) has said certain engineers on a bulker went against its express training in a US pollution case. The company agreed to pay $1.5m after it admitted in a plea deal that engineers on the 51,000-dwt Achilleus (built 2001) had falsified entries in a record book used to track the disposal of bilge water. Portline bulker's oily water separator 'just
  • Piraeus Bank "exploring options" for bad bank
    Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has said it is "exploring options" to manage its non-performing loans (NPL) - and has not yet sold its asset recovery unit. It said a process was being carried out in the course of implementing its strategic plan and meeting supervisory commitments. Piraeus Bank cuts bad loans by $6.2bn Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloading $680m portfolio" "In response to q
  • TNG boosts MR cover with US charter deal
    Croatian owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has cliched more contract cover for its MR fleet. The company said one of its six vessels had secured a six-month charter with an unnamed US client. TNG fixes out MR tanker on term deal TNG CEO Karavanic confirmed in role for another four years There is an option for the charterer to extend this for 12 months. The rate is $17,100 per day. TNG re
  • Heerema Marine launches record-breaking, $1.5bn 'ship of the future'
    Heerama's Sleipner ready to revolutionise the offshore construction sector.
  • Maersk boss Skou shoots down price war talk as Trump's battle with Beijing dents container shipping demand
    Soren Skou shot down rumours Maersk Line had started a price war in the container market as the world's largest shipowner warned of escalating trade tensions between the US and China clouding its market outlook. AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Skou was forced to defend the company's performance in a conference call after it reported a weaker than forecast first quarter performance which tipped i
  • MSC boxship found to be listing
    An investigation has begun in the UK after an MSC boxship was found to be listing in dock in Liverpool. The Swiss shipowner told TradeWinds that the discovery of the problem with the 4,392-teu MSC Matilde (built 1999) was made early on Friday morning. "As a precaution, to ensure the safety of the captain and crew, they were disembarked from the vessel," it added. "There were no reports of injur
  • How to negotiate the IMO 2020 legal minefield
    Leading shipping lawyers have warned of the potential for thorny legal disputes arising from the new IMO 2020 sulphur fuel rules. Speaking at a seminar in London, Quadrant Chambers barrister Thomas Macey-Dare QC said legal action could arise from arguments over the respective responsibilities of owners and charterers. IMO 2020: The tsunami that's heading your way IMO tightens efficiency rules f
  • MISC profit jumps on higher tanker rates
    Malaysian tanker and gas carrier owner MISC has benefited from better markets as profit rose in the first quarter. Net earnings were MYR 510.5m ($121.8m) versus MYR 310.6m in the same period of 2018. Revenue grew to MYR 2.28bn against MYR 2.02bn, it said. AET's dual-fuelled aframax bunkers first LNG in Rotterdam LNG carriers produced revenue of MYR 625.4m , up 7%, as the fleet increased in siz
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers moves into profit during first quarter as 2020 vision takes shape
    Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has moved into profitable territory for the first quarter with the company now taking delivery of its VLCC newbuildings into an improving market. Okeanis sees rising investor interest in tankers as part of energy upswing Alafouzos family backs fresh $15m Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as mark
  • Olympic Subsea fixes six-month deal with Siemens
    Stig Remoy-led Olympic Subsea has clinched a renewables contract with Siemens Gamesa subsidiary Adwen. The Norwegian owner the 4,900-dwt support ship Olympic Orion (built 2012) has been fixed for six firm months, with further options. The deal starts in the second quarter. Olympic Orion is equipped with a gangway system, a 100-ton crane and accommodation module to perform projects on wind farms
  • Teekay Offshore Partners banks 16 tanker loan
    Teekay Offshore Partners has wrapped up funding for 16 shuttle tankers. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private The MLP says the funds come from a $450m revolving credit facility. Teekay Offshore, which does not name the banks on the deal, explains the loan is priced at Libor + 250 basis points and carries an 8.4-year profile. The company has assets of $5.2bn and is owned by Brookfi
  • Greek shipowner Nikolaos Vafias goes on $63m shopping spree
    Dry cargo veteran invests in capesize bulker and two LPG carriers in a single week
  • Maersk cuts loss as it launches $1.5bn buyback
    Danish giant AP Moller-Maersk has logged a reduction in its first quarter loss as it cut costs at boxship division Maersk Line. The net deficit to 31 March was $69m, down from $329m in the same period of 2018. Revenue increased by 2.5% to $9.5bn, with the Ocean division putting on 1.7%, terminals and towage 8.8% and logistics and services stable. ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while un
  • Empire Bulkers ruling gives owners upper hand in deck cargo disputes
    The UK high court has excused a Greek bulker company from liability for damaged deck cargo due to the wording of a bill of lading, in what has been called an important ruling for shipowners. Stephen Hofmeyr QC, sitting as a judge of the Queen's Bench Division, backed Elin Maritime against cargo interests including Globtainer, Algerian Qatari Steel and AIG Europe. Court rules cash buyers can be p
  • Bond trustee forces through sale of Boa OSV duo
    Norwegian bond trustee Nordic Trustee is forcing through a sale of two Boa SBL seismic survey vessels. It said that it had considered it necessary to use a stock accession option to hand control of the Boa Offshore subsidiary to bondholders to complete the disposal of the 80-loa Boa Galatea (built 2008) and Boa Thalassa (built 2009) to compatriot SeaBird Exploration. SeaBird lines up $22m deal f
  • ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while unlashing
    Union calls on Transport Canada to stop practice on St Lawrence River after seafarer's death.
  • US-listed shipping stocks see major sell-off
    Dorian LPG, Seadrill, Scorpio Bulkers and Star Bulk Carriers worst affected as investor flee risky assets.
  • Singapore arrests seven for illegal MGO dealings
    Police Coast Guard and Maritime and Port Authority in joint operation off Benoi Basin.
  • Petronas completes second breakbulk LNG STS
    Malaysian oil giant says operation reflects its ability to respond to the changing landscape of LNG delivery.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Maersk 'focused on profitability,' not starting price war
    CEO Skou reports "good progress" on business transformation, but says new tariffs could potentially reduce expected growth in global container volumes by 1%.
  • Maritime History Notes: 150 years of shipboard refrigeration
    Significant progress with shipboard refrigeration was finally attained in 1878, when the Paraguay arrived at the Port of Le Havre with 5,500 frozen carcasses in good condition.
  • Port of Virginia lays out rail strategy
    Port authority's long-term goal is to become the East Coast port leader for railed containers to the Midwest.
  • IMF details likely negative effects of U.S.-China tensions
    The most recent and announced potential future duties will reduce global GDP, the intergovernmental group stated in a report released Thursday.
  • Baltimore welcomes largest containership to call port
  • Lawmakers lauded for supporting ports, maritime industry
  • Yantian Express cargo discharge to take at least 12 days
  • GT USA Wilmington orders 16 terminal tractors
  • MSC Matilde back on even keel in Liverpool
  • GAO: Ex-Im Bank can do more on debt delinquency
  • Commerce Control List contains Wassenaar updates
  • Guilty plea in illegal firearm exports to Ukraine

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2019
  • Middle distillate stocks at 10-week high as exports fall: Enterprise Singapore
    Outflows of gasoil from Singapore over May 16-22 fell 31.44% week on week to 279,481 mt.
  • Singapore thirst for low sulfur fuel oil supports European and US hi-lo
    "About 10 VLCCs are taken for storing LSFO," a trader based in Singapore 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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