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BRIEFS

October 5, 2020

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OCTOBER 4, 2020
Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations Mansukh Mandaviya launches Diamond Jubilee celebrations of SCI MOL establishes Offshore Technical Division DGTR recommends increasing import duty on Phthalic Anhydride imported from South Korea Export of goods to be exempted from the new provision of TCS GST waiver on export freight extended until September 2021 DPT operationalises two mobile harbour cranes to boost cargo handling capability JNPT handles project cargo of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link in record time Rakesh Shrivastava assumes charge as MbPT CVO VOC Port pitched as being ideal for international container transhipment hub APSEZ to levy train access charge from Nov. 1 on container trains arriving at Mundra Port National multimodal transportation plan on the anvil Railways achieves more freight revenue & loading in Sept., reflecting broad trends in economic turnaround Railways considering linking of Kisan trains with seasonal produce Exports up 5.27 pc year-on-year in September

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Rates through the roof First Airbus solution for freight in A350 cabin Shipping agent despatches train to China David Goh appointed VP Asia Pacific Redelivery of IAI's first P2F B737-700 freighter Heppner ventures into uncharted terrain Rail access for customers without private sidings Ship managing unit with two stakeholders Another cyber victim M&M launches Austrian affiliate Clipper Group chooses CEO USA: safe rail-shipping practices honoured From Dubai to a second point in Mexico Chapman Freeborn strengthens humanitarian efforts Laurels for Europa Worldwide "Curiosity of the Day" New 40 t truck to supply stonemasons ICS publishes updated corona guidance 90 years ago today: the end of British airship plans

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Slack season? Not on shipping lanes, where high demand still holds sway Cyber-attack victim CMA CGM struggling to restore bookings, say customers UK ports welcome £200m fund to help them deal with post-Brexit red tape CH Robinson says digital brokerage offers truckers better deal than contracts India's container crisis could last a further three months, say forwarders Greenbriar Equity invests $500m in Uber Freight to boost logistics platform 'Where have all the pallets gone? On shelves in warehouses, every one' Industry veteran (and favourite) David Lara retires - 48 years to the day Supply chain radar: The ocean freight competition rub - hello Herfindahl, my old friend

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Chouest to build Damen-designed ASD tugs Damen Shipyards Group reports that it has been has been awarded a contract to design a new offshore terminal tug for Edison Chouest Offshore. Damen says that Chouest will initially build two Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality" Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality" Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has unveiled a hydrogen hybrid design offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), the Ulstein J102, that can operate Costa Cruises to bring third ship back into operation Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand is to put a third ship back into service: its flagship LNG-fueled Costa Smeralda. Delivered at the end of last year by Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard, the Great Lakes Dredge books contracts worth $59.8 million America's largest provider of dredging services, Oakbrook, Ill., headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported the receipt of several major awards totaling $59.8 million. The awarded work includes: Atchafalaya USCG's ninth National Security Cutter completes acceptance trials Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that the U.S. Coast Guard's newest national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758) has successfully completed two days of acceptance sea trials in the CDC extends cruise ship "No Sail" order Retests conducted on 12 members of the crew of the TUI Cruises operated Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus came back negative on Tuesday, according

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Trafigura flags financial consequences of regional carbon measures The shipping industry can't afford to not be aligned on decarbonisation - there will be financial consequences that will ultimately... US restocking cycle to boost container demand Container shipping could continue to benefit from high import levels in to major consuming economies even during the traditional fourth-quarter... The week in charts: Asia-Europe freight rates at new high; greener ships on order Ahead of China's Golden Week, freight rates were largely unchanged on east-west trades but reached a four year high on... Walls in the Channel? Illegal, immoral, impractical, impossible The only thing that could make the demand for a 'wall' in the English Channel anymore risible would have been... Aegean signs with Cosco Heavy for aframax tankers The latest aframax newbuildings to be built for Aegean Shipping at the Yangzhou yard continue a string of orders that... Economic Outlook: Weak oil demand and lower spending hit seaborne trade Coronavirus-related travel restrictions and a decline in household spending are the main factors behind a decrease in global seaborne trade... StealthGas adds to Japanese-built LPG fleet Greece-based owner says that the move is part of a partial fleet renewal after the phasing out of 13 older... Norway pioneers 'flexible' fuel cell technology to cut emissions by 40% The system, which provides flexibility in terms of fuel use, will first be tested at the Sustainable Energy catapult centre... Euronav returns $200m to shareholders The Belgian oil tanker owner has spent $100m on share buybacks in just over three months and another $100m on... Thome and Carsten Rehder to form joint venture Singapore shipmanager Thome Group will form a joint venture with German shipowner Carsten Rehder to manage its fleet of mainly... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Trafigura wants to add $300 per tonne of CO2 to its bunker bill, here's why Commodities trader Trafigura is calling for 'drastic' measures to speed up the decarbonisation of shipping through a bunker levy charge... Ports are enabling the supply chains of the future Resilience will need to be at the forefront of everyone's minds over the next 12 months, as new border arrangements... Cyber attack: IMO restores some access, though key systems still offline The IMO said while some email systems and virtual meetings access has been restored, other key processes remain offline to... WSC reshapes board as it marks milestone Senior leaders from majority of top 10 container lines will now have a voice in shaping policy at the organisation UK offers funding to ports as EU exit looms UK government launches fund to ensure customs facilities are in place as country prepares for new European trading regime VLGC supply-demand balance recovery 'a year away' The key to short term supply-demand balance, however, will be crew repatriations. This involves diverting vessels to ports that enable... Centrica agrees long-term LNG supply contract Shenergy is expected to receive the contracted cargoes via either of its two terminals at Yangshan or Wuhaogou Call for tighter controls after virus outbreak on bulker Western Australia has called for stricter rules on ships entering the country as it investigates a coronavirus outbreak on a... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping's cyber defences fail attack test \| China port congestion not linked to Australian trade spat \|... 7

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
New Gerald Desmond Bridge will expedite LA-LB truck flow Minority stake sale reveals Uber Freight's logistics provider ambitions Recovery close for ro-ro market: Grimaldi Group COVID-19 quarantine for Chinese ships vexes Indian port flow Big wind projects blow through the US East Coast US-China uncoupling charts new future for container shipping

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Baltic Dirty Tanker Index hits record low with persistent oversupply Negative returns are reported on several US and Mediterranean trading routes Scorpio Bulkers continues to build wind warchest with second kamsarmax sale Latest deal has added $5m more in liquidity for pricey WTIV programme Capesize spot rates have risen by almost 50% over the past four days Rates for capesize bulkers get a nice boost from China's need for more iron ore Longshoreman sues after allegedly catching Covid-19 on boxship He seeks lost wages, medical expenses and other damages Scott Borgerson resigns as CargoMetrics chief executive to avoid being a 'distraction' Borgerson's rumoured links with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell have led to him parting ways with the company he founded Not all gloom and doom for VLCCs as US exports remain resilient Vessel earnings in the US Gulf outperform other regions with long-haul shipments to China Dee4 Capital Partners secures cash for two more tanker buys Carsten Mortensen-led venture finances sixth vessel and locks in funds for fleet growth Cobas Asset Management joins sell-off of Golar LNG shares While BW Group buys up stock, investor reveals culling its position by more than 500,000 shares Major Golar LNG shareholder Cobas joins sell-off While BW Group buys up stock, Spanish investor Cobas Asset Management culled its position by more than 500,000 shares Vroon claims world first with 'biosafe' offshore vessel class approval Dutch owner says RINA has certified that VOS Champagne meets new crew safety standards during Covid-19 pandemic Bunker quality concerns emerge amid aviation slump Using jet fuel components to produce marine fuel could create flash-point issues Lebanon seeks to arrest shipowner and captain after Beirut port blast Interpol asked to issue international warrants for two Russian citizens following August's tragedy Ionic Shipping lands profitable period charter for aframax newbuilding ExxonMobil paying total of $27.5m over charter period as spot rates slump IMO meetings to carry on despite cyber-attack Maritime regulator says its cyber defences were all in order and it acted to adopt security measures ahead of other UN agencies Share discount and VLCC sale convinced Hungary's HOLD to buy into ADS Crude HOLD Asset Management explains why it has become the second-biggest investor in the Oslo-listed tanker company Scotline celebrates first 40 years with pioneering hybrid order at Bodewes UK shipowner adds to multipurpose fleet with fourth ship in series at Dutch yard Columbia steps up crew welfare drive with 'cradle-to-grave' benefits package Shipmanager contributing to life insurance and investment pot to ensure happy seafarers after Covid-19 trauma Norwegian prime minister launches Odfjell's flexible fuel cell project Chemical tanker owner working with Wartsila and others to develop pilot system using green ammonia, LNG and other fuels SSL Endeavour Cyprus and Greece wins Lloyd's approval Company becomes first Cyprus-based specialist marine broker to achieve registration at historic insurance market Thome and Carsten Rehder form new bulker and boxship management venture Thome Germany will handle Rehder fleet and look to expand with new additions Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions is making the break into biofuels and beyond Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives Solstad may have to buy $122m offshore vessel after charter axed Lease terms leave Norwegian owner with potentially huge outlay unless it finds new work for Normand Maximus DNV GL roped in to help restart Singapore's cruise industry Cruise operators hope protocols can be put in place ahead of the lucrative December school holiday peak. Castor Maritime snaps up another panamax as fleet doubles in four months Cypriot owner adds third bulker since June following equity offerings UK Chamber of Shipping recommendations lay out roadmap for cruise restart Framework aims to set safe path for operations as country remains off the cruise map Total's bunker arm targets global reach on LNG fuel supply Managing director Jerome Leprince-Ringuet says the transition to LNG fuelling is already underway Total Marine Fuels Global Solution is making the break into biofuels and beyond Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives Singapore's Consort Bunkers bulks up with product tanker buys Bunker tanker player adds ships to its Singapore and Middle East bunkering fleets Genco and Cosco bulkers in separate groundings off US coast Suezmaxes hit multi-year lows as tankers continue languishing Time charter equivalent rates for a ship on the Black Sea-Mediterranean route fell below zero A Keppel-South Korean yard merger could be a game-changer, says analyst Synergies from such a deal could help in the battle against lower cost Chinese shipyards

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Long Beach bridge, decade in the making, opens Monday The harbor commission voted to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge in August 2010. FreightWaves Flashback: Which South Atlantic port is really No. 1? 1971: Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston duke it out for Southeastern port crown. CMA CGM hires driver of digitization strategy Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn't mention this week's ransomware attack. National Airlines expands 747 freighter fleet by 150% National Airlines - not National the car rental company - is adding three 747s to its freighter fleet at a time when shippers are desperate...

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
INTERVIEW: Singapore's Equatorial Marine boosts storage, digitalizes bunkering services The company plans to to bring its storage capability to up to approximately 1 million cu m, Choong said. External: Global Risk Management INTERVIEW: Bunker supplier Monjasa keeps up growth momentum through challenging 2020 "2020 has developed positively so far and we have recorded higher volumes in each month of 2020 compared to 2019," Molholt said. Indian government extends tax waiver on freight in relief for exporters The waiver will be applicable to both air and ocean export freight, India's finance ministry said. Singapore HSFO swap trades on Platts MOC rises 37% in September The rise came on the back of the doubling of 180 CST HSFO physical trades during the MOC process to 200,000 mt. Scrubber bet could pay off in post-COVID world: Vortexa "There is a possibility that this fuel spread could widen if we look at a post-COVID environment," Huang said. Shippers look for alternatives after CMA CGM suspends e-bookings on ransomware attack "There are problems with e-booking," an Indian-based NVOCC said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INSTITUTIONS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month

Beijing

Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

CUSTOMS

The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules

Brussels

Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC

CUSTOMS

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

PORTS

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

Le Aziende informano

Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo

SHIPYARDS

Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU

Imabari/Tokyo

Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%

TRADE

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

PORTS

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

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

SHIPYARDS

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

LOGISTICS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

CRUISES

Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period

Miami

The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

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

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port

Copenhagen

Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

PORTS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi

Milan

The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed

SEAFARERS

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

INDUSTRY

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

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels

New York

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic

Los Angeles

A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May

ASSOCIATIONS

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May

Singapore

New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME 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

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

COMPANIES

The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%

PORTS

Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30

Genoa

Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group

EDUCATION

The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships

Genoa

They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPYARDS

San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas

Genoa

It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi

PORTS

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

PORTS

Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

Rome

He is the deputy mayor of Pisa

SHIPYARDS

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard

Mumbai

Investment of approximately 53 million dollars

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia

Venice

The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary

MARITIME SERVICES

Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago

London

INDUSTRY

Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships

Turku

The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking

Trieste/Los Angeles

It was built in the Ancona shipyard

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri

Trieste

The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros

PORTS

MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi

Bari

Ten-year concession with possibility of extension

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024

Frankfurt am Main

The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.

COMPANIES

Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes

Turku

SAILING LIST

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LOGISTICS

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

SHIPPING

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

DEFENCE

FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR

Taranto

The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros

TRUCKING

Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector

Rome

Seven proposals presented

NEWS

In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine

Reggio Calabria

Two dockers arrested

PORTS

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

INSURANCE

Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars

Genoa

Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million

LOGISTICS

Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding

Tczew

It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products

SHIPPING

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.

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses

Genoa

Over 300 positions available

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

PORTS

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%

INFRASTRUCTURE

Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector

Licciana Nardi

Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli

Trieste

Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game

SHIPPING

Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy

Singapore

Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

SHIPPING

Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas

Athens

Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter

MARINAS

Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports

Rome

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples

Milan

The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy

COMPANIES

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.

PORTS

Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May

Barcelona/Valencia

Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port

PORTS

Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024

Piraeus

Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Rome

He will take up office on June 30th.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Athens

He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year

PORTS

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

PORTS

Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May

Hong Kong

1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)

TRANSPORTATION

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

LAW

Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland

Advantages

The accident was caused by the ship's anchor

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st

Rome

"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting

MEETINGS

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

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

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

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

SHIPYARDS

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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