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August 29, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • US-China trade war bites into HK's exports in July, shrinking 5.7pc
  • US ports in southeast benefit from sourcing shifts triggered by trade war
  • Cosco mega boxship delays Vietnam departure after vessel collision
  • Maersk hires more IT staff to automate processes, digitise asset utilisation
  • New Batumi-Constanta feeder service moves boxes on Trans-Caspian route
  • Lineas Intermodal orders two Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for Antwerp
  • West Australia campaign to promote road freight across Perth
  • 40th Marintec China will come to Shanghai on December 3-6
  • Ethiopian Cargo to start freighter services to Thailand and Vietnam
  • Qantas to test 19-hour Sydney to New York and London flights
  • Air Canada Cargo broadens link with GTA dnata adding perishables

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Essar Shipping recognised by US Coast Guard's AMVER Award programme
  • Global black tea output up
  • Online service requests make things easier at APM Terminals Mumbai
  • Shipping Minister visits VOC Port to inspect facilities, inaugurate & review projects
  • Kailash Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, visits Allcargo Logistics Skill Development JNPT centre
  • Member CBIC & JS Customs address FFFAI EC meeting in New Delhi
  • Govt notifies indirect tax dispute resolution scheme
  • India pitches for uniform standards on Good Agriculture Practices among SAARC countries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hupac to expand its network within Europe
  • Troubled times for Eddie Stobart
  • Changes ahead for the US short-line freight rail sector
  • Agility invests in green supply chain technologies
  • Drewry sees volatility - and volumes - on the rise
  • Atlas Air opens up freighter future
  • A machine to unload bags of coffee
  • Disappointing financial year for Imperial Logistics
  • American Airlines settles false claims act allegations
  • Eco-friendly 'first and last' mile locomotive launched
  • Zoetis joins Pharma.Aero
  • UPS names new head for southeast Europe
  • Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group plans strategic takeover
  • Freight drivers' lounge refurbished
  • Port of Cork doubles facilities in preparation for Brexit
  • Apex and Asiana arrive at Columbus Rickenbacker
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Scrubber retrofitting driving a spike in the charter market
  • New Schenker Americas head looks to serve customers like a small forwarder
  • Geest set to return services to Portsmouth after two years at Dover
  • Lufthansa reaches air cargo anti-trust settlement with Deutsche Bahn
  • Express air dominates as pathway for counterfeit goods

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • U.S. Caribbean ECA offenses bring $3 million fines
    U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands reports that Ionian Shipping & Trading Corp., Lily Shipping Ltd., Stamatios Alekidis, Athanasios Pittas and Rey Espulgar have been convicted and
  • Høglund to supply solutions for refit of bunkering vessel to LNG
    Oslo, Norway, headquartered Høglund has been awarded a contract by Bergen Tankers to deliver a cargo handling system (CHS) for the LNG bunker vessel Bergen LNG. As part of a long-term charter
  • Why non-skid deck and topside coatings make sense for ferries
    Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 event will include Glenn Arent , Senior. National Sales & Distribution Manager for NCP Coatings Inc., Niles, Mich. His career in the paint and coatings
  • Uptick in interest in completing stalled OSV newbuilds
    China's Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd has placed orders with Norwegian liquid handling and pump specialist PG Flow Solutions to supply large liquid-cargo systems and associated equipment for two MPSVs the shipyard is
  • EPA proposes amendments to Tier 4 regs
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief provisions to address concerns associated with finding and installing certified Tier 4 marine

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Sanctions proving 'extremely challenging' for industry despite transparency tools
    Uncertainty over origin of cargo and ownership of business remains, despite support from third party operators
  • Yard merger reignites talk of Samsung's shipbuilding exit
    The proposed merger of Hyundai Heavy Industries and DSME has triggered renewed speculation that Samsung leaders would revisit the options...
  • Shipping's Arctic sea route concerns? Hold the applause
    CMA CGM has called on other carriers to follow its lead and pull the plug on any Arctic ambitions, but...
  • Weak peak season to stretch into new year for box carriers
    Trade wars, Chinese holidays and IMO 2020 are all conspiring to make life tough for container lines
  • MOL Nordic Tankers loses chief executive in shake-up
    The integration of MOL Nordic Tankers into MOL Chemical Tankers has resulted in the departures of chief executive Per Sylvester...
  • Jailed shipowner Nobu Su lodges appeal
    Former high-flyer rejects findings that he had the legal capacity - or state of mind - to participate in March...
  • World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping risks
    Chinese owner of 51 VLCCs, among a diversified fleet of nearly 200 ships, recorded a 317.6% surge in recurring net...
  • The Americas lead the way with Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum
    Lloyd's List's Future Fuels Forum takes place in Houston, Texas next month. Two panels will discuss what still needs to...
  • Low-sulphur fuel price spread favours scrubbers
    Early moves towards scrubber adoption may pay off for owners as price spread widens for low-sulphur alternatives to bunker fuel
  • WoodMac forecasts continued long-term growth in China gas imports
    China's national oil companies have responded to the call for more upstream exploration and production activities and have formulated seven-year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela-China oil flows fail to stem plunging tanker demand | Carrier results demonstrate benefits of consolidation | Carriers failing to...
  • Knot seals 15-year shuttle tanker contract with Total
    With this latest deal, the Knot Group will have 32 shuttle tankers in operation or on order
  • China Merchants offers to buy AVIC's shipbuilding assets
    Development comes amid wider consolidation moves within China's shipbuilding industry
  • Soderberg to join Global Energy Ventures as head of shipping
    Mr Soderberg has more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry and worked together with Mr Jensen at AP...
  • MOL Nordic Tankers loses chief executive in shake-up
    The integration of MOL Nordic Tankers into MOL Chemical Tankers has resulted in the departures of chief executive Per Sylvester...
  • Jailed shipowner Nobu Su lodges appeal
    Former high-flyer rejects findings that he had the legal capacity - or state of mind - to participate in March...
  • World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping risks
    Chinese owner of 51 VLCCs, among a diversified fleet of nearly 200 ships, recorded a 317.6% surge in recurring net...
  • The Americas lead the way with Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum
    Lloyd's List's Future Fuels Forum takes place in Houston, Texas next month. Two panels will discuss what still needs to...
  • Low-sulphur fuel price spread favours scrubbers
    Early moves towards scrubber adoption may pay off for owners as price spread widens for low-sulphur alternatives to bunker fuel
  • WoodMac forecasts continued long-term growth in China gas imports
    China's national oil companies have responded to the call for more upstream exploration and production activities and have formulated seven-year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela-China oil flows fail to stem plunging tanker demand | Carrier results demonstrate benefits of consolidation | Carriers failing to...
  • Knot seals 15-year shuttle tanker contract with Total
    With this latest deal, the Knot Group will have 32 shuttle tankers in operation or on order
  • China Merchants offers to buy AVIC's shipbuilding assets
    Development comes amid wider consolidation moves within China's shipbuilding industry
  • Soderberg to join Global Energy Ventures as head of shipping
    Mr Soderberg has more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry and worked together with Mr Jensen at AP...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • ILWU Canada's automation study warns of deep job losses
  • Despite bankruptcies, more US truckers rolling
  • UP-CSX weigh reversal of service cuts: sources
  • Storm halts vessel movements in USVI, Puerto Rico
  • Finding the digital quote sweet spot
  • Air shippers fear costs, delays due to Hong Kong X-ray rule
  • TMS and EDI pact broaden freight digitization reach
  • Maersk's digital transformation takes root in Bangalore

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Chinese players link up for $840m BHP dual-fuel tender
    Interests in China expect trading group's dual-fuel newcastlemax project to grow and are teaming up to get in on it
  • Trafigura inks LPG-fuelled VLGC contract at Hyundai Heavy
    Trader likely to novate gas carriers - the largest ever ordererd - to another company before taking them on long-term charters
  • Mysterious new Dubai manager takes third ageing VLCC
    Barely three months after it made its debut on the shipping scene, a little-known shipmanager from Dubai has assembled a fleet of at least three ageing VLCCs. TradeWinds reported earlier this month that Royal Express Ship Management had taken over operation or technical management of two tankers sold by Greece's NGM Energy. NGM Energy sells second VLCC to Dubai-based operator NGM Energy buys ca
  • Nissen Kaiun sells vintage VLGCs as it renews fleet
    Oriental Energy denies buying the VLGC despite the vessel being listed online under its ownership
  • Florida ports issue warnings ahead of Hurricane Dorian
    Several Flordia ports have raised conditions as Hurricane Dorian approaches. The US Coast Guard said Wednesday afternoon that Port Canaveral and the ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee are in condition Whiskey, meaning the ports will stay open, but ships must report whether they are staying or going. Whiskey is the lowest of the Coast Guard's four port conditions and anticipated gale forc
  • Former professional cyclist puts Hesnes staff through their paces
    Inspiration came from the Norwegian state, with near 90% staff participation
  • Christian Andersen bounces back to head Lorentzen & Stemoco
    Former Avance Gas chief executive to return to broking as the new head of Tidemand outfit
  • New Greek outfit linked to purchase of Diamond S MR pair
    A Greek shipping outfit registered just recently, with an as-yet-unknown background, has been linked to the purchase of an MR tanker pair sold earlier this month by Diamond S Shipping. Some Athens brokers are identifying an enterprise called Velos as the buyer of the 50,000-dwt Atlantic Aquarius and Atlantic Leo (both built 2008), which the US-based outfit confirmed as having been sold in a state
  • Aon urges shipowners to renew early as rates rise by 10%
    Further price hikes likely as broking giant identifies tightening capacity across logistics, cruise, ports, terminals and marine cargo sectors
  • Chinese finance house Minsheng trades product tankers
    Beijing-based Minsheng Financial Leasing is continuing to experiment as an asset player in the MR market
  • Liner giants' green fight reveals shipping's future battleground
    Three of the world's biggest box carriers are championing their environmental credentials in a battle for the hearts of customers. It shows a trajectory for the rest of the industry
  • Chemikalien bounces back after tough time for German managers
    Hamburg tanker specialist close to doubling its fleet with acquisition of Rigel Schiffahrts and Expedo vessels
  • Tanker specialist Chemikalien has more than one reason to celebrate half-century
    Christian Kramer and Hylke Boerstra joined Chemikalien Seetransport (CST) when the fleet was shrinking fastest. They worked alongside the late Peter Kramer to reverse the slide, deciding which ships should go and where future investment should be focused. Boerstra said two subsequent years of consolidation have been followed by expansion. The strategy behind the turnaround had little to do with
  • ExxonMobil invites owners to bid on LNG carrier duo
    Energy major selects Samsung as preferred shipbuilder, with Hyundai as back up
  • CSL leads way by reporting carbon dioxide emissions
    Private Canadian group publishes annual sustainability report that details ongoing battle to reduce its carbon output
  • Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes good fit for conversions, says CSL
    Two kamsarmaxes acquired by CSL Group from Scorpio Bulkers in March for $48m have been trading as conventional bulkers ahead of their planned conversion to self-unloading units. "This is a mix of expansion and fleet renewal for our Americas fleet," said chief executive Louis Martel, referring to a partnership with compatriot owner Algoma Central on a pool of self-unloaders that is run from Middle
  • CSL's Martel skates on thin ice in Montreal as a Boston Bruins fan
    Louis Martel conceded that it is a "little awkward" for the Montreal native to be a diehard Boston Bruins ice hockey fan. Montreal is home to what is arguably the National Hockey League's most iconic name, the Montreal Canadiens. "Fortunately or unfortunately, I'm a huge Bruins fan," the CSL chief executive said. "Sometimes it is a little awkward. I have continuous jokes with my owners. I keep
  • Navig8 results followed $100m Oslo bond issue
    Group is paying a high price for previously undisclosed windfall in April, but sources explain why it might be worth it.
  • Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle
    Tankers expected to benefit strongly from supply-demand factors but other sectors may not get such a great one-off boost, say US analysts
  • Havila still negotiating future of its fleet with lenders
    The offshore support vessel operator's second-quarter results have improved significantly, compared to last year.
  • Is the IMO 2020 tanker rally finally here?
    VLCC rates have jumped, but you'd never know it based on trade war headlines, says Evercore's Chappell
  • Emerging deals highlight Greek owners' appetite for MR tankers
    Astra and Falcon among trendsetting Greeks to snap up 10-year-old former Japanese-owned vessels in a robust S&P market
  • Stronger panamax period deals offer immediate premium
    Struggling segment is coming to life as cargo-long operators raise the bidding for longer employment
  • Sun comes out to play at another colourful Peter Gast regatta
    What started as a bet 37 years ago between a shipbroker and a shipowner remains the biggest privately organised sailing regatta in shipping. Whoever could sail from northern Germany to Denmark and back in the fastest time would win, and whoever lost would pick up the bill. Little did the betting parties know that nearly four decades later the regatta bearing the name of shipbroker Peter Gast wou
  • Hafnia puts hope in new trade patterns as profit falls
    BW tanker company says tailwinds could be created after challenging second quarter.
  • Kassian continues clear out with sale of ageing panamax bulker
    The Pappadakis family company Kassian Maritime Navigation has continued to renew its bulker fleet with the disposal of a 13-year-old panamax vessel. Brokers in Europe and the US said the 74,000-dwt Underdog (built 2006) has been sold to an undisclosed buyer for $8.5m. The selling price is roughly in line with price expectations for the Hudong-Zhonghua-built ship and about the same as Kassian p
  • CMES posts stronger first-half results but expresses worries over tariff war
    China Merchants Energy Shipping says US crude exports growth could be curbed by Beijing's import duty
  • Estoril Navigation to re-enter clean tanker market
    Greek owner clinches deal with MOL as part of fleet renewal plan
  • MOL Chemical Tankers kicks off Nordic merger with staff changes
    The process of merging MOL Nordic Tankers (MOL NT) into MOL Chemical Tankers (MOL CT) has begun with the exit of two top executives. Chemical tanker market M&A steps up with two large transactions Per Sylvester Jensen and Henriette Schutze, MOL NT's chief executive and chief financial officer, have left the company, a release said on Wednesday. MOL CT's chief executive Tsuneo Watanabe will head
  • James Fisher eyes further growth after business acquisition spree
    The London-listed tanker owner and marine service provider is looking forward to a better second half.
  • Thun Tankers orders new niche tanker for Geos charter
    New ship will be of Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground (NAABSA) design.
  • Agility Gas meeting yards over 'game-changing' jumbo ethane carrier
    US company receives first 165,000-cbm designs for VLEC from Herbert Engineering
  • NYK Bulk eyes competitive edge with eco heavylift order in China
    Japanese specialist to renew fleet with order at Jinling Shipyard for 'next generation, energy-saving' duo
  • Diligent Holdings' fleet mix tilts with fourth supramax purchase
    Little-known Athens company becomes one of Greece's biggest buyers this year
  • Shell extends LNGBV fleet with Norwegian ship conversion
    Bergen Tankers to switch oil bunker vessel to supply LNG for Gasnor charter
  • Thanassis Martinos to run Greek Holy Mountain
    The Greek government is to appoint shipowner Thanassis Martinos as the next civil governor of the Holy Mountain, an autonomous northern Greek region that hosts a 1,000-year old autonomous monastic community, state radio ERT reported on Wednesday. The decision was taken by the country' s freshly elected prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and has met with approval by senior Greek Orthodox clergy, t
  • Two workers killed in fire at Russian shipyard
    Krasnoye Sormovo says production line hit by blaze on Wednesday.
  • Alphaliner: inactive boxship fleet drops
    Analyst says 553,000 teu currently idled, driven by scrubber retrofits.
  • Lower costs boost Teekay Shuttle Tankers
    Teekay spin-off also benefits from high use and rates.
  • Fredriksen working on VLCC merger deal to boost Frontline
    Norwegian tanker owner says he is giving expansion of his VLCC fleet top priority
  • NYK confirms Total charter of KNOT shuttle tanker
    Japanese shipowner says ship will be deployed in Brazilian waters under 15-year charter
  • Ferry blaze kills three in Philippines
    Coastguard and other ships rescued 245 people after fire.
  • TechnipFMC to split operations in two
    Move will unlock additional value, says CEO.
  • World's most-watched tanker drops Turkey call
    Adrian Darya 1 now has no destination listed after Iran sells its oil.
  • China Merchants launches AVIC International takeover bid
    CMIH sees potential synergies in merged entity such as enlarged customer base and economies of scale
  • Chinese-Wilhelmsen team selected for Cyprus LNG FSRU
    Successful consortium expected in Nicosia shortly for the formal signing of the contracts
  • NYK order at JMU Corp to be "upgraded" Newcastlemax
    New bulker design said to combine increased deadweight with reduced fuel consumption

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • Freight brokers: FEMA pre-positioning for Hurricane Dorian has begun
    Brokers large and small report surges of water loads inbound to Florida.
  • Atlas Air, pilots union don't appear to let contract talks go gently into that good night
    Atlas Air and its pilots union continue take hard lines in wake of arbritrator's award that a contract settlement be arbitrated
  • Konexial launches Spanish-language version of My20 ELD
    Software and telematics technology provider Konexial recently launched a Spanish-language version of its electronic logging device (ELD) product, My20 ELD. Ken Evans, chief executive of...
  • ATA chairman Barry Pottle calls for new fuel taxes, intensified lobbying efforts
    The ATA says that fuel taxes are the best way to fund a federal infrastructure project.
  • Daimler Trucks produces milestone 750,000th heavy-duty truck in North Carolina
    Daimler Trucks North America celebrated the 750,000th build at its plant in Cleveland, North Carolina as its parent company prepares to build its heavy-duty Actros...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 8/28
    Freight Futures lane to watch: LAX to SEA
  • U.S. rail volumes continue their drop
    Year-to-date U.S. rail volumes are still slumping this year, due in part to a competitive truck market for intermodal shipments.
  • Electric scooters scrutinized for environmental impact
    A new study finds that e-scooters' environmental footprint surpasses that of the transportation they are positioned to replace.
  • Another trucking company announces its closure today
    2019's unfavorable operating environment claims another truckload carrier.
  • Tropical Storm Dorian changing course (forecast video)
    Dorian could become a hurricane, slamming Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico soon. U.S. mainland could be next.
  • Nuvera Fuel Cells ships test engines to Europe and China
    Nuvera Fuel Cells is working with its parent Hyster-Yale Group to make fuel cell engines for medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, mostly for drayage and...
  • Today's Pickup: Canadian startup to offer its load board for free
    The Canadian Load Board unveils aggressive zero-cost entry point as looks to bring users and loads to its network after a sluggish launch.
  • Grappling with latest round of US Russian sanctions
    U.S. companies with business in Russia - even those not engaged in chemical or biological exports - should understand the sanctions to avoid compliance exposure,...
  • The freight railway route from China to Europe is not generating business volume
    Several intermodal containers on trains running between China to Europe run empty due to lack of exporter demand for capacity.
  • Elroy Air's first full-scale autonomous cargo test flight a success
    Elroy Air, an aerial autonomy and logistics company, announced the completion of its first full-scale system flight test at an airfield in California.
  • Carriers turn to automation for competitive edge when hiring drivers
    Recruiters say competition is fierce among trucking companies to find qualified truck drivers and it can be a race to see which company can successfully...
  • Express air dominates as pathway for counterfeit goods
    Express air is the preferred mode for counterfeit and opioid smugglers, and U.S. Customs is having trouble keeping up with the volume.
  • Voyage Control aims to grow from chain link to terminal gate
    Marine terminals to offer guaranteed empty returns, common portals for truck appointments.
  • 344-unit truckload carrier suddenly shuts down, latest in string of failures (with video)
    Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect that the company's CEO says he is working to bring drivers home. HVH transportation, a 344-unit trucking...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 28, 2019
  • 0.5% FUEL OIL SUPPLY ROUNDUP: Sweden's Preem offers 2020 compliant fuel at Gothenburg
    Swedish refiner Preem is offering 0.5% fuel oil, predominately at its 125,000 b/d Gothenburg refinery, and is evaluating further options at its 220,000 b/d Lysekil refinery, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
  • Oil tankers with US crude race to beat China tariff deadline
    A handful of oil tankers carrying US crude to China are racing to beat the September 1 deadline when Beijing's 5% tariff on US crude imports will kick in, but not all will cross the finishing line on time.
  • Istanbul bunker premiums surge on tight availability
    High sulfur fuel oil for use as a marine fuel at Istanbul, Turkey, has reached pronounced highs in comparison to other relevant assessments in the region in recent days, on the back of scarce availability.
  • UK North Sea operating costs still a third below 2014 peak
    Despite a recent uptick, operating costs in the UK North Sea remain at two-thirds of 2014 levels, with oil and gas production costs averaging GBP11.6 ($15.5) per barrel of oil equivalent last year, regulator the OGA said Wednesday.
  • US crude stocks fall 10.3 million barrels on high refinery runs, import drop
    US crude inventories fell 10.3 million barrels last week to 427.75 million barrels, as refiners maintained high runs while crude imports fell, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures rise muted following US stock draw
    Crude futures settled higher Wednesday following a 10.3 million barrel stock draw, but the reaction was muted by an increase in US production.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore HSFO cash differential hits record high, but strength may not hold: traders
    Most suppliers don't have prompt molecules to supply as they are already committed to fulfilling their own shorts, a trader said.
  • INTERVIEW: China's Wanhua Chemical to hike 2020 LPG imports as world-first project starts up
    "The plant will use 2.2 million mt/year of LPG as feedstock and is expected to be completed by H2 2020," Liang told Platts.
  • US-China trade dispute could include sanctions flexibility: analysts
    "I think the Chinese have thus far tried to thread a variety of needles, with domestic constituencies and the Trump Administration," Nephew said.
  • China's counter tariffs unlikely to curb overall US-Asia crude flows
    "We are unlikely to take much US crudes as they attract 5% tariff now," said a senior executive at state-run Chinese refiner Sinopec.

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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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