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BRIEFS

October 8, 2020

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Hapag-Lloyd gets improved credit rating Swire Shipping to offer fixed-day fortnightly service connecting North Asia with Papua New Guinea & Australia DGTR initiates probe to review anti-dumping duty on certain steel products APSEZ throughput up in Q2 FY21 Ministry of Shipping makes key personnel changes at Deendayal Port Trust MoU inked to raise profile of bulk cargo handling & terminals Port sector witnessing deceleration in cargo decline & will benefit from reform impetus: ICRA Air cargo market sees uptick in volumes & revenue Cargo would help revive the aviation sector: Experts Etihad Cargo reinforces pharmaceutical shipment expertise with PharmaLife launch Sattva Logistics Group commences 7th Customs Notified CFS/ICD Corporate India looks forward to steady economic recovery Global trade showing signs of bouncing back; 7.2% rise in 2021 seen probable Sectors identified to achieve self-reliance, boost exports Illegal trafficking linked to Covid-19 neutralised Looming cash crisis threatens airlines Recovery in global rubber consumption seen in Q3

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On the home straight ITJ Video News from 8 October 2020 Ports to have new rail links to Europe's hubs "Luna Rossa" ready to compete New chairman and CEO for Yang Ming Further boost for express China rail service to UK Joint depot company founded in Port Klang KMT starts operations in Cameroon Transporting human albumin in times of Covid-19 Female logistics leaders are rated higher US rail company expands in Illinois Xpediator swallows Nidd Transport Indian Register celebrates 10 years in IACS Sri Lankan's Spark Air in the starting block Passing of former NY/NJ top forwarder and broker "Curiosity of the Day" Rail transport in Russia becomes cheaper Handling United Cargo in Pittsburgh DSV extends Panalpina warehouse JV for storage in Indonesia

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Rising air freight load factors and rates a 'toxic combination' for shippers Dean Temple leads new team at new John Good Logistics US office Industry leaders call for supply chain interoperability between modes Transpacific payback from rates spike greater for carriers offering more capacity Freighter tax plan is 'stupid' and 'a major negative' for Dutch supply chains Australia extends subsidies for air cargo until June and looks away from China The search for a single set of standards to service today's supply chains Boeing predicts lower freighter demand in new market outlook Eric Erbacher rejoins Chapman Freeborn as Russi Batliwala steps up a rung Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM celebrate as 'junkiest junk rallies' M&A radar: Kites flying as XPO puts a finger in the wind

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Golden Ray salvage faces delay of "several weeks" The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray says that cutting and lifting operations on the wreck will be delayed for several Top charterers agree to disclose shipping climate footprints Adding to the pressures on ship operators to reduce GHG emissions from their fleets, a group of some of the world's most significant charterers of vessels have signed a commitment to assess Q&A: John Eckstein, Executive Chairman of Marquette Transportation Company After 30 years with Marquette Transportation Company, Paducah, Ky., John Eckstein has assumed the role of executive chairman of Marquette and transitioned his duties as CEO to the company's president, Damon Judd. In this EPA: New vessel discharge rule in works The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday proposed standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels. When finalized, Alfa Laval PureCool enables up to 50% methane slip reduction As pressures to reduce GHG emissions from ships grow, methane slip from LNG fueled engines could well become the target of future regulations. Though LNG produces less CO2 than conventional fuels, a ABB's Schwarz honored with Kings Point McReady Award Edward Schwarz, Vice President at ABB Marine and Ports, has received the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admiral McCready Award, becoming its 51st recipient. Schwarz (a 2000 Kings Point graduate) leads ABB's IMO updates safe crew change protocols The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated its protocols for ensuring safe crew change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, IMO says, some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Evergreen Marine appoints new chairman Change at the top at Evergreen Marine comes a few days after compatriot line Yang Ming also announced a new... Shipping, hackers and the law With cyber crime against the shipping industry back in the spotlight, law firms and insurance companies with advice on extortion... Dishonesty in collision case evidence now increasingly harder, says QC 'While the VDR data makes it easier to say what went on, whatever anybody says, it remains critical to get... BPA welcomes more inclusive freeport plan The UK government has placed emphasis on freeports as a means of economic growth following both Brexit and the pandemic... Benefits of green retrofits for older ships being 'overlooked' Retrofitting of older tonnage can reduce consumption by up to about 12% depending on ship type and can be made... Weekly briefing: Carriers make calls on future fuels; bleak energy outlook Shipping's green efforts took several steps forward this week with announcements that container carriers are backing new fuels, while Singapore... Charterers urged to follow IMO on emissions reporting The International Chamber of Shipping believes a new emissions reporting initiative by major charterers has 'interesting ideas' but should be... IMO urges 'strict adherence' to pandemic rules The International Maritime Organization added recommendations to prevent infection on board when seafarers join their ships. The updated protocols come... Changing Lanes: Container trade faces challenges beyond pandemic MDS Transmodal assesses events beyond the pandemic that are affecting the dynamics of global containerised trade, including Brexit, WTO leadership... LNG bunkering expansion not hindered by methane slip concerns Total is one gas producer working to contain methane emitted from its upstream operations Shortcomings dampen impact of global issues monitor The issue with the greatest impact on shipping was thought to be global economic crisis, followed by decarbonisation, and pandemics... Global container volumes jump on unlikely peak season Latest official figures for August show container freight numbers climbing above last year for the first time in 2020 following... Investing in shipping requires patience, say Greek owners Long-term institutional investors who understand the nature of shipping markets are what is needed rather than 'day traders' or investors... Frontline chief Robert Macleod steps down Frontline said Macleod has decided to step down from the helm of the tanker company. Frontline commercial director Lars H... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping industry expects post-pandemic economic crisis \| Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy \| India to surpass... ICTSI starts operations at Cameroon port terminal The port is strategically located in the centre of oil and gas production areas in the Gulf of Guinea and... Shipping sees off-spec fuel as a major concern Industry survey raises concerns over developments of off-spec low sulphur fuels and an increase in contamination cases US short-term energy outlook remains uncertain The rate of global oil demand growth slowed in August and September compared with the initial recovery in June and... Gulf of Mexico battening down ahead of Hurricane Delta Ports along the US Gulf Coast remained open as of Tuesday evening, but the US Coast Guard is scheduled to hold... Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK private equity The divestment of its energy business come as part of a structural review of LR's business and midway through a...

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
No relief in sight from high spot truckload rates Surging US import growth slowed slightly in September FMC examining ocean carriers' demurrage/detention billing MPV/HL charter rates continue to recover amid fresh consolidation Small gains show in H1 port efficiency amid COVID-19 disruption Carrier profits to surpass H1 2020, but 2021 outlook uncertain: analysts

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Bangladesh's Meghna back in China for ultramax quartet Company approaches three Chinese shipyards for up to four 63,500-dwt ships Banks take back Hermitage PSV fleet at 62% of outstanding debt Tidewater outduels rival for acquisition of 11 crew boats at auction Wednesday Bulk cargo challenges container shipping in decarbonisation contest Container industry's Clean Cargo initiative should improve emissions reporting standards and learn from Sea Cargo Charter, says researcher Tristan Smith IMO 'ready' to talk carbon tax when member states propose it November meeting will discuss proposals for future fuels fund BW Group pumps investment into waste-to-fuel company Ductor The Singapore shipowning giant has taken a major stake in a biotech company that focuses on fermenting waste BP joins Getting to Zero Coalition and Global Maritime Forum Panelists at GMF meeting call for carbon tax, regulation, collaboration and leadership Windward to help EU agency fight drugs crime Maritime intelligence company will provide predictive AI analytics to help catch smugglers in narcotics clamp down Angeliki Frangou and her brother John square up at trial in London Trial in London this week will aim to settle the siblings' complicated business arrangements Euronav to recycle sales cash into debt cutting and renewal Belgian tanker giant has also replenished some of the stored VLSFO on its ULCC Oceania Sovcomflot eyes new investment after raising $550m in Moscow IPO Russian state shipowner's stock falls below offer price after debuting at lower end of expected range Global Mercy: a happy blend of hospital ship and Stena ferry Mercy Ships' newbuilding took a long time to build as it was the first complex passenger vessel ordered in China ShipServ seeks sustainable ship supplies system with new platform Online maritime procurement site adds green credentials to upgraded simple and secure trading system China's hunger for iron ore lifts capesize bulker values Smaller asset-class valuations remain mostly flat amid less demand for coal and grain, according to VesselsValue ERS Feeder Pool adds Transworld containerships in expansion drive Two feeder vessels added as German-managed pool sets sights on Asia Unipec turns active in period charter market amid weak tanker rates Tanker market's dominant spot player seen hedging against market volatility by fixing five ships in recent weeks Strong box rebound causes Moody's to switch stance on Maersk Ratings agency upgrades outlook to positive after owner shows resilience during pandemic Is it time to drop the idea of annual P&I policies in turbulent times? Global Maritime Forum hears some radical views on how the shipping insurance sector needs to change during the pandemic Founding editor's top five stories from TradeWinds' first five years Trond Lillestolen, TradeWinds' first editor-in-chief and publisher, selects the stories that shaped its early years Clarksons brings in Sue Harris to replace director Marie-Louise Clayton Experienced finance executive will take over running of audit and risk committee at UK shipbroking group Sea Cargo Charter: What is it? How will it affect my business? And will it work? Key questions about the new 'charterers' charter' Shipping gains fail to keep Courage Investment Group in the black Non-maritime investments wipe out rising profits of Hong Kong company's marine transport activities Bottiglieri family removed from historic Italian shipping company Family rumoured to be plotting relaunch after their exit from Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Co More aged tankers sold in secondhand market as earnings prospects weaken Some owners are divesting from ships aged 15 or above Shipowners will not 'sit passively by' as African kidnap numbers rise, Bimco says Group urges Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as Joint War Committee extends risk zone Cargo Day aims to keep up and widen good work raising funds for Mercy Ships Fundraisers hope to match or better last year's $1.3m this November - as new ship doubles medical capacity but also operating costs Andy Dacy: Veteran has seen a lot of markets and he likes what's to come Banker turned investor and asset manager sees better supply-demand balance while sticking to conservative approach Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK fund after review Strategic rethink leads class society to see sale as best way to realise long-term growth potential of unit Fire ravaged VLCC New Diamond said to be heading to Fujairah Reports suggest that it would be too risky to discharge the tanker at any of India's ports Frontline CEO Robert Hvide Macleod steps down on 'very friendly terms' Trusted Fredriksen tanker executive leaves with immediate effect to look after his own investments Zhoushan begins competition for Shanghai bunkering business Regulatory approvals plus new fuel storage capacity will let boxships at Shanghai fuel with subsidised bunkers from Zhoushan Qingdao Yangfan resurrected with Delphis order for 5,500-teu containerships Belgian shipowner linked to order of up to six high-reefer containership newbuildings Ocean Network Express searches for largest ships with least carbon footprint ONE sniffs out large ships from charter market but remains mum on potential mega-max order Ocean Network Express pulls out the stops in 'roller-coaster' year Chief executive Jeremy Nixon says company has 'maxed out' on capacity and can do little more in face of surging demand Sentosa Ship Brokers expands into India with industry veteran appointment Singapore tanker shop sees move as stepping stone to further global expansion Singapore LNG bunkering capacity likely to hit 1m tonnes by 2021 City state also soon to launch request for proposal for additional LNG bunker supplier licences Westport Holdings chased by Malaysia's tax man over underpaid bill Malaysian intra-Asian port disputes move and says it will appeal against any decision CDC aims to avoid 'premature' start to US cruising Federal agency points out that Covid-19 has resurfaced on some resumed cruises Cargill, Trafigura and Shell lead landmark move by big charterers to cut carbon pollution Seventeen major charterers commit to cut CO2 emissions from their cargo businesses through common standards in line with IMO targets.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
FMC examines ocean carrier billing practices U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of "merchant" definition for bill of lading responsibility. Air cargo veteran White to retire as CNS president Michael White has been carrying the flag for air cargo in the U.S. for more than two decades. He will retire at the end of... Commentary: Cargo keeps Alaska's skies very busy Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx's and UPS' super-hubs.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Gasoil, gasoline markets key to VLSFO pricing: Integr8 Gasoil demand is expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels quicker than gasoline, but both are key factors for very low sulfur fuel oil prices in the medium term, as combined they make up over half of its ingredients, according to a webinar presented by hosted by Integr8 Oct. 7. Indonesia's Abadi LNG project expected to start operations in 2027: Energy minister Indonesia's Abadi LNG project is expected to start operations by 2027 as the country steps up measures to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas sector, its energy minister said in the run-up to the Japan Producer-Consumer Conference 2020. Lack of containers, high rates hurting Indian business as demand picks up: export body A lack of container availability in India is hurting the export sector and posing a "serious concern" over meeting delivery commitments to foreign buyers, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said Oct. 7. OIL FUTURES: Oil declines on US crude build, stimulus bill uncertainty Energy prices retreated Oct. 7 amid uncertainty surrounding the future of US stimulus-bill negotiations and rising US crude inventories. Hydrogen, biofuels to form key bunker fuel options to achieve decarbonization: MSC MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. is exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source, and also is increasingly using biofuels within its existing fleet, the global container shipping company said in a statement. Stronger case for scrubber retrofits to emerge after market normalizes: BIMCO analyst But even with the narrow bunker fuel price spread in the current market, investment in scrubbers are sound. Hafnia's fuel procurement, strategies lead to smooth IMO 2020 transition: executive "For us, the decision to use LSFO has proven beneficial significantly quicker than we expected," Sorensen said. LNG could account for 10% of global bunkering by 2030: Total Leprince-Ringuet said Total was already extending its reach into Asia and the Mediterranean.

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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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