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BRIEFS
February 4, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Box rates up, but concerns still there to recoup costs of IMO 2020
  • Mega-ships ease through Elbe after fairway widening
  • Yilport's 2020-2050 business plan targets organic growth
  • Florida ports aiming to be greener with the use of alternative fuels
  • Researchers take in Eskimo views to plan safer Arctic shipping routes
  • India sneers at Amazon's US$1b investment as resentment grows
  • Ghana ports braced for more cargo volumes in 2020
  • UPS to airlift 2 million masks and protective gear to Wuhan
  • Lufthansa makes changes to China freighter schedules due to coronavirus
  • American and Delta stop flights to China, widening virus disruption

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • DCSA establishes track & trace standards for global container shipping industry
  • IWAI & ASSOCHAM organising interaction on augmenting trade potential through inland waterways & coastal shipping on Feb. 7 in Mumbai
  • Rice exports fall in first 8 months due to US sanctions on Iran
  • ChPT issues clarification on reports about medical waste from China being brought to Chennai
  • BUDGET 2020-21 REACTIONs
  • GST at INR 1.1 lakh crore for the 3rd month in a row in Jan.; domestic GST up by 11.5 pc
  • India's crude steel output up, says World Steel Association
  • Indian economy not in recession, says IMF
  • M. Ajit Kumar takes charge as Chairman of CBIC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First trains run along new motorway
  • U-Freight sets up e-commerce hub in South Korea
  • Four airlines launch trans-Atlantic cargo JV
  • Changes in Finnlines' management
  • Full steam ahead for On-Dock Rail in Melbourne
  • ONE sticks to its course in Q3 of its FY
  • Swiss serves Slovenia
  • Clean Intralogistics Net welcomes new member
  • Orbis Europe appoints new senior commercial director
  • Telemetry increases road safety for CN's trucks
  • Baltic Exchange under pressure
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Torwegge expands to Poland
  • New names for the international maritime hall of fame
  • PTC in operation across 98% of required Class 1 routes
  • Ship registry begins next phase of development
  • AEI: another conversion for Airwork

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Transatlantic 'revolution' as AF-KLM, Delta and Virgin cargo businesses link up
  • Toll Group shuts down systems and goes manual after cyber attack
  • US east coast ports jockey for potential multibillion dollar offshore wind business
  • Industry welcomes new India budget boosting transport and logistics infrastructure
  • Malaysia's PTP signs up for Portchain terminal and berth optimisation software
  • Platts monthly commentary: container trades at a low ebb
  • More blank voyages as ONE expects a slide back into the red
  • On the wires: Under fire Toll reels from cyber attack

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • USS Fitzgerald is back at sea
    After nearly two years of repairs and modernization, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is back at sea. The ship received extensive damage in a June 17, 2017 collision with the
  • USCG and states in VIDA discussions
    Following a December 4, 2019, conference call with representatives from U.S. states and territories, the U.S. Coast Guard has established a working group to address issues related to the Vessel Incidental Discharge
  • Singapore confirms crew member coronavirus case
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) says that, on January 29 2020, there was a confirmed case of a crew member with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection working onboard a
  • CoCo Yachts wins first order from new Chinese customer
    China's Xiamen Passenger and Tourist Transportation Group has signed a contract for a 43 meter x 10.8 meter Coastal Cruiser 350 aluminum high speed ferry. Designed by Gorinchem, Netherlands, based CoCo Yachts,
  • Shipbuilding subsidies: Japan seeks WTO talks with South Korea
    Japan has reportedly requested talks with South Korea over that country's alleged subsidies to its shipbuilding industry. The talks would be held under the dispute settlement process of the World Trade Organization.
  • BC Ferries back at Remontowa for further LNG-fueled ferry
    Canada's BC Ferries has awarded Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. of Gdansk, Poland, a contract to build an additional liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled vessel. It will be identical to the three Salish Class vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Shipping minister hears UK industry concerns over EU trade deal deadline
    Addressing 800 guests attending the chamber's annual dinner, including The Princess Royal, Sir Michael reminded the government of the importance...
  • Ground-breaking maritime summit in Qatar
    National and international speakers will focus on the critical expectations for maritime and logistics in the transition to decarbonisation
  • UK loses European Maritime Safety Agency voice
    Britain's finally did get Brexit done last Friday, but most potential headaches for shipping and ports have simply been deferred...
  • From the Newsdesk: Sanctions, coronavirus and decarbonisation
    The inside track on the stories shaping shipping this week
  • Solutions on the road to future fuels
    Zero-carbon fuels may not be available today, but owners can still take steps to prepare for the future
  • Coronavirus: Australia to quarantine vessels from China
    Fears are emerging of a breakdown in the supply chain as ports increase restrictions on visitors from China
  • Secondhand tanker values stall on coronavirus-led demand downturn
    Falling oil demand and the return of 26 very large crude carriers to the crude tanker market are likely to...
  • Coronavirus: Chinese ports waive storage fees
    Most ports have decided to waive their storage fees for loaded containers covering the period between January 24 and February...
  • Coronavirus: Lawyers warn of shipping contract issues
    Singapore's border ban on recent travellers to China and Hong Kong's tightening of its borders with mainland China are cited...
  • Hapag-Lloyd trials biofuel blend
    Hapag-Lloyd aims to have reduced CO2 emissions by 50% from 2008 levels by year end
  • The week in charts: Coronavirus impacts Yangtze River port calls, idle box shipping capacity
    The impact of the coronavirus on Yangtze river shipping movements has been revealed in figures from Lloyd's List Intelligence that...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Should shipowners be investing in zero-carbon fuel production? | Baltic Capesize Index drops to all-time low| Refiners...
  • Ex-Sembmarine official charged in Brazil over rig contracts
    Sete Brasil entered into newbuild drillship contracts valued at $5.6bn with Sembmarine, but it remains unclear to date whether and...
  • Spread of coronavirus threatens tanker market
    Full-year global demand growth for dirty tankers could be affected by about 0.5% in its scenario, Braemar ACM said
  • Exxon's LNG talks with Papua New Guinea stall
    ExxonMobil and its PNG LNG partners may be forced to review the option of dropping P'nyang from the equation, though...
  • Cosco VLCCs head to Singapore and Fujairah after sanctions lifting
    While the removal of the sanctions may come as welcome news to Cosco, the message is less positive for the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Shippers fear growing supply chain disruptions due to coronavirus
  • Technology helping shippers take freight payment into their own hands
  • APM Terminals to launch NY-NJ appointment system 03 Feb 2020
  • Savannah regaining China poultry exports after ban lifted
  • ArcBest balances LTL, TL freight to keep ABF rolling
  • Australian shippers welcome court ban on strikes at DP World terminals

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Crewing and shipmanagement in China challenged by coronavirus
  • Live blog: Coronavirus fears cause headaches for shipping
  • Elephant in the room: Eastern Pacific Shipping reveals carbon footprint
  • Eletson Corp's tanker fleet shrinks with sale of panamaxes
  • BC Ferries heads to Poland for $70m LNG ropax
  • Australia to quarantine crew coming from China with coronavirus symptoms
  • UK court overturns Noble cargo damage ruling in rare appeal
  • Payment delay pushes Samsung Heavy to higher loss
  • Angus Campbell calls on shipowners to innovate for LNG
  • Richard Fulford-Smith says transparency is key to opening up LNG to all
  • LNG fuelling advocates urge shipowners to come onboard
  • Japan in second bid to resolve DSME subsidy row with South Korea
  • Oskar Wehr exits boxship sector with sale of feeder vessel
  • Tufton Oceanic sells ships for the first time and buys tanker
  • Diana Shipping capesize believed to be headed for recycling
  • Berge Bulk in fleet renewal with capesize purchase and effort to sell older ship
  • Two more burnt bodies found after UAE tanker fire
  • Yang Ming declares general average on grounded Songa boxship
  • Newbuilding spending down 8% to $72.4bn in 2019
  • Singapore bars seafarers with China exposure

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • NYK Lines takes $144 million charge for Nippon Cargo Airlines subsidiary
    Nippon Cargo Airlines' parent company is taking a $144 million charge against earnings.
  • Virgin Atlantic linkage with Delta, Air France-KLM adds cargo capacity, convenience
    Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM together offer extensive trans-Atlantic route network and service capabilities.
  • ATA joins Walmart in California sleeper berth rehearing request
    CRST, U.S. Xpress also support petition to review decision awarding $54.6 million to drivers.
  • Hawaiian Air Cargo adds more inter-island freighter flights
    Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its short-haul cargo operations this month and expects its new 787s to add long-haul cargo capacity next year.
  • C.A.T. acquires Penner International in big boost for fleet and Canadian network
    C.A.T.'s purchase of Manitoba truckload carrier will rev up east-west moves in Canada and cross-border freight with Western U.S. while expanding tractor count by 50%.
  • Mature industries require disciplined leadership
    John Lyboldt is President of the Truckload Carriers Association, the only trade association focused entirely on the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry.
  • Ag shippers want more container 'free time' during coronavirus outbreak
    "As long as there continues to be a lack of cargo and documentation handling in the ports due to the virus, our exporters and importers...
  • Nominations open for Shipper of Choice 2020
    Nominate your Shipper of Choice right here.
  • Regional Rail to acquire Carolina Coastal Railway
    The acquisition will expand Regional Rail's short line operations into North Carolina.
  • Dry bulk shipping rates poised to hit a new all-time low
    Dry bulk rates were already terrible - then came the coronavirus, and they're getting even worse.
  • Slowing Chinese demand due to coronavirus hits oil prices
    World's second largest oil consumer taking extended holiday to deal with virus, keeping businesses shuttered.
  • Today's pickup: Amazon taking more logistics work in-house; steer clear of the ATL
    Is Amazon moving more logistics work in-house; everyone is moving to Atlanta but trucks should leave
  • Airbus agrees to pay record $3.9 billion to settle bribery claims
    Airbus will pay penalties in France, the U.S. and U.K. for using go-betweens to bribe airlines and governments to buy Airbus products.
  • US orders vessel crew restrictions in wake of coronavirus
    Ships recently in China considered a "hazardous condition"
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 2/3
    Trucking Freight Futures are mostly lower as the spot month contracts rolled from January 2020 to February 2020.
  • Why are truck orders a cyclical, seasonal and lagging demand indicator?
    Why are Class 8 orders a deeply cyclical, lagging indicator of truck demand?
  • Teamsters Canada Rail Conference ratifies collective agreement
    Members overwhelmingly ratified the agreement with Canadian National. The collective agreement will last through July 2022.
  • Stormy weather from coast to coast this week (with forecast video)
    Reefer rejections, protect from freeze issues out west.
  • ITC investigates illegal seafood imports
    The U.S. International Trade Commission, in response to a recent request from the House Ways and Means Committee, will investigate the integrity of the country's...
  • Saia fourth-quarter EPS comes in light, operating income falls nearly 18%
    Saia's q4 EPS comes in light. Operating income, operating ratio hit by higher expenses on multiple fronts
  • Samsara integrates with McLeod's LoadMaster platform to streamline fleet dispatching
    The integration will help users share data seamlessly and immediately across both Samsara and McLeod platforms.
  • The impact of coronavirus on China-centered supply chains
    The Wuhan coronavirus has forced several Chinese cities into a state of lockdown, severely affecting manufacturing hubs and constricting global supply chains.
  • Container lines cut sailings on coronavirus impact
    Asia-Europe trade sees five sailings cancelled due to coronavirus as global shipping companies remain on lockdown for another week.
  • Your policy & procedure manual: Is it creating unnecessary risk?
    Companies may be creating unnecessary risk in their operations if they have an out-of-date policy and procedure manual, or worse, aren't following it.
  • Four more state legislatures introduce train crew bills
    Lawmakers in Missouri, New York, Virginia and Wyoming introduce legislation to require freight trains to have a minimum crew size.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • India's move to make bunker fuel duty-free set to cut shipping costs: trade
    "This move will cut fuel costs for those importing directly," said an oil ministry official.
  • TENDER DATA: Argentina's PAE offers 36,000 cu m of VLSFO
    AE is the largest privately-owned integrated energy company in Argentina. It is owned 50:50 by BP and Bridas Corp. PAE offered an identical cargo in December for delivery between February 1 and 5.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil declines extend on coronavirus fears as more airlines cancel flights
    Oil futures again settled lower Monday amid demand concerns as more airlines canceled flights to China in a bid to contain coronavirus outbreak.
  • FEATURE: Shipping gauging impact of coronavirus on scrubber installations
    "I would say it is still early to gauge the impact of the virus," a bunker trader said.
  • Bunker fuel quality issues surge as VLSFO use gathers pace: sources
    "It's a disaster waiting to happen because the thing is, a lot of this fuel [VLSFO] hasn't been burnt and consumed yet," a shipowner 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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