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December 11, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Just a short-term trend?
  • Ceneri base tunnel to go on stream
  • Young international freight forwarder of the year
  • Road haulage capacity rises - prices fall
  • Tanks help to salvage
  • Baltic Rail Gate sets the mark, again
  • Japanese cargo drones flying ahead?
  • SAS Cargo picks CEO
  • Baltic Exchange assists investors
  • More hinterland connections for western ports
  • MGI and Soget unite
  • Third cargo service to Pakistan
  • Enric Ticó reelected
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • IRU: EU strategy misses target
  • ITG opens new facility
  • First French B737-800 freighter
  • Joint action for safety at sea

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Chronic shortage shines a light on carrier under-investment in box fleets
  • Court to decide Flexport-WGA aircraft contract dispute after mediation fails
  • 'Grace period' for checks on food from GB gives N Ireland 'breathing space'
  • Cainiao launches open tender for 2021 logistics services - but be quick
  • Hapag-Lloyd sails in with a boost to Canadian Pacific's east coast ambitions
  • UK logistics groups call for 'sensible flexibilities and easements' from government
  • Umair Aamir Sheikh named Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year
  • Four 'industry powerhouses' join Sea-Intelligence advisory services team
  • Against the odds: AP Møller-Maersk - put logistics on the magic block
  • Market Insight: Back from the brink Toll, ready to roll with Knudsen?
  • Ian Kirkpatrick becomes new central services director at Europa Worldwide
  • SAS Cargo appoints US head Max Knagge new chief executive

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Warren Controls introduces new 436 Seawater Pressure Regulator
    Bethlehem, Pa., based control valve and speciality fluid handling product manufacturer Warren Controls has introduced its new 436 Seawater Pressure Regulator. Designed to deliver the high performance with the simplest maintenance ,
  • Atlantic Shores offshore wind bid includes plans for batteries and green hydrogen
    Atlantic City, N.J., based Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores), the 50-50 joint venture between EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies US LLC, submitted its proposal to the New Jersey
  • Duluth Seaway Port Authority completes property acquisition
    The Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Duluth, Minn., last week finalized acquisition of the Duluth Lake Port dock on Rice's Point. Located immediately northwest of the port authority's First Clure Terminal Expansion, but
  • VIDEO: AWO thanks mariners for keeping America moving during pandemic
    The American Waterways Operators has released a new video thanking the mariners of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry for their vital role in helping the nation navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Inmarsat places its most powerful satellite yet into service
    Inmarsat has confirmed commercial service introduction (CSI) of GX5, the company's most powerful geostationary satellite to date. GX5 is the fourteenth satellite currently in service with Inmarsat and provides additional capacity to
  • New Molslinjen owner commits to continue greening
    EQT Infrastructure, part of Swedish private equity firm EQT, has reached an agreement to acquire Denmark's largest passenger ferry operator, Molslinjen, from a group of shareholders led by Copenhagen-headquartered Polaris Private Equity.
  • Laser Photonics says its latest offering could help Navy win its war on rust
    Orlando, Fla., based Laser Photonics Corporation believes that the next generation of its CleanTech family of laser cleaning products, the Class IV CleanTech EZ-Rider Handheld, could play an important role in reducing
  • Dean W. Steele joins Moses & Singer
    The newest partner in the Corporate and Maritime and Multimodal Transportation practice groups of New York City law firm Moses & Singer LLP is Dean W. Steele. As a Master Mariner with
  • MPC Container Ships to add PureBallast Connect to more ships
    Oslo-headquartered MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) is to increase the number of ships in its fleet fitted with Alfa Laval ballast water treatment systems that feature data-driven PureBallast Connect services. MPCC specializes

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Novatek looks to hydrogen for decarbonising LNG
    Hydrogen is seen as one emerging fuel possibly compatible with LNG in operational aspects. Producers worldwide are seeking out the...
  • MOL appoints new president to speed up structural reforms
    Mr Hashimoto, 63, will pick up the baton from Junichiro Ikeda. He will start his new position next year with...
  • Declaring force majeure "horrendously difficult", lawyer warns
    A UK lawyer have outlined the pitfalls for companies seeking to invoke force majeure when confronted with Brexit delays and...
  • Greek shipowners donate ICU beds as infections surge
    Since the summer, the Greek healthcare system has been pushed to breaking point, with more than 80% of all ICU...
  • MSC super-sized boxship orders pending financial negotiation
    MSC is in talks with several Chinese leasing houses about financing the orders and is trying to gain more favourable...
  • Changing systems will not solve 'challenging' cargo crunch, says WSC head
    High levels of demand are putting pressure on shippers and cargo owners around the world. But adding additional ships would...
  • LNG supplies seen at risk from green push
    The decline in new liquefied natural gas supplies applies to a situation where global temperature increase is limited to 2°C
  • Piracy ransoms subject to general average, High Court rules
    Herculito Maritime v Gunvor International is rare example of a successful appeal under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 on...
  • Trafigura shipping heads bearish on dry bulk and bet on LPG boom
    The new head of wet freight says he would like to see more liquidity in the liquefied natural gas derivatives...
  • Crew change plea to mark UN Human Rights Day
    The International Maritime Organization issued a plea for seafarers for UN Human Rights Day alongside a harrowing video of seafarers...
  • Box shortage to last at least until Chinese New Year
    The coronavirus backdrop has pushed the container supply chain to breaking point. Port congestion, high rates and a shortage of...
  • Why Biden will not put the compliance risk genie back in the bottle
    The transition of power to the Biden administration in the US may signal some changes in sanctions policy, but do...
  • Top 10 in marine insurance
    Marine insurance makes for one of the largest items of opcost for most owners, and is set to get more...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shell linked to LNG-fuelled VLCC orders at DSME | UK logistics industry calls for government help on...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • US should sell 'successful' YRC loan: Treasury's Mnuchin
  • FedEx Express expands Asia-Europe flights 50 percent to meet holiday surge
  • IHS Markit downgrades outlook for global container volumes in 2021
  • Import surge at Southeast ports tightens chassis availability
  • US retailers project strong import growth at least through April
  • Transfix adds weight to drop-and-hook momentum

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • US-China crude trade to support large tankers despite bearish outlook over shale output
    While Opec+ seeks to maintain market share, China is expected to lift more US crude due to a bilateral trade agreement
  • Nigerian Navy head says personnel aiding in oil theft
    Oil theft was once a major driver of piracy in the country
  • Fearnleys seconds S&P upgrade on Global Ship Lease debt
    Moody's raised its credit outlook on the New York-listed owner in mid-October
  • First LNG bunkering operation completed on Great Lakes
    REV LNG supplies Damia Desgagnes in pioneering truck-to-ship supply
  • Courting investors 2020 style: International Seaways roadshows never leave home
    Management works hard behind the scenes of a potential 2021 recovery but no luggage required
  • Axel Eitzen secures future of Christiania Shipping in deal with NIBC
    Former Herning Shipping refinances three-year loans that allowed its takeover in 2018
  • Human Rights Day: MLC rules being 'stress-tested' as never before
    UK charity Human Rights at Sea and ILO urge continued focus on the plight of seafarers
  • Ancora Investment Trust emerges as buyer of Norden MR tanker
    Greek shipowner makes fleet renewal play with purchase of Nord Butterfly
  • EnTrust focuses on green finance gap after raising $2.1bn for shipping deals
    Alternative finance house completes latest fundraiser for Blue Ocean Funds venture
  • S'Hail adds biggest bulker to Baumarine by Maruklav pool
    Qatar shipowner's latest acquisition becomes its sixth vessel to join Klaveness and Marubeni venture
  • Product tankers enjoy mini winter rally in east-of-Suez trades
    LR and MR rates are strengthening in Middle East and East Asia, but rising bunker costs and weak oil demand remain worrisome
  • Trafigura to shrink tanker fleet on bearish freight market view
    More than half of the trading giant's time-chartered fleet will be redelivered to owners by the end of December
  • Fatal indecision: OSV owners hope others will take scrapping hit first
    Danish Ship Finance says old ships have to go, but no one is willing to make the first move
  • Frangou and Marinakis deliver $1.8m hospital donation as Covid-19 ravages Greece
    Shipowners assist state efforts as their country fails to repeat sterling performance against the pandemic
  • Noble confirms exit from shipowning with sale of last capesize
    Singapore trader says Aqua Vision has gone for a higher price than reported
  • Shell brings in Karrie Trauth as new head of shipping
    Energy major shuffles names at the top of its trading units, with female trio taking lead jobs
  • VLGC rates break $100,000 per day barrier but shock may lie ahead
    Earnings have nearly doubled in a month, with tonnage tight as demand remains strong
  • Cargo owners found liable for part of Greek shipowner's $7.7m ransom to pirates
    Landmark ruling relating to 2010 hijacking hinged on wording of bills of lading and charter contract
  • Polaris Private Equity seals $1bn sale of Molslinjen after pandemic delay
    Private equity fund had halted divestment of Danish ropax company in April as Covid-19 destroyed demand
  • Euronav starts with a B grade from Carbon Disclosure Project
    Tanker owner says first rating is higher than average for shipowners
  • Athenian Sea Carriers jumps on VLCC newbuilding bandwagon
    Greek owner poised to ink first newbuildings since appointment of its new chief executive
  • Surge seen in trading of tanker FFAs for 2023 and 2024
    Market players are looking further out both on paper and in physical trading
  • MOL orders wind-powered panamax bulker at Oshima Shipbuilding
    Hard sail to cut vessel's greenhouse gas emissions by between 5 and 8%, claims shipowner
  • Investor drops class action attempt against Golar LNG
    The lawsuit sought to recoup losses after the delayed Hygo Energy Transition IPO
  • Confusion surrounds Covid-19 outbreak on Singapore 'cruise to nowhere'
  • Shoei Kisen linked to boxships for ONE as Capital inks berths
    Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis signs letters of intent for up to 20 units in South Korea
  • CMB breaks stalemate with order for 6,000-teu boxships
    Belgian owner opts for eight ships in underbuilt medium-sized containership market
  • Boxship newbuilding enquiries surge in year-end gift to yards
    Projects advancing on swathe of ultra-large and neo-panamax vessels

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Freight interests, pilots press for priority vaccinations
    Who will get to the front of the COVID vaccination line? Virtually everyone agrees front-line doctors and nurses, and people in nursing homes, should be...
  • Port of Long Beach goes on the record with another No. 1
    Empty containers returning to Asia jumped 55% to 283,563 units.
  • UPS begins nationwide shipping of vaccine kits
    Operation COVID Logistics is underway, with the auxiliary materials to administer vaccines moving out to local distribution sites.
  • Commentary: Assessing the COVID cargo crunch
    "Additional stress on an already-overloaded system tends to further destabilize the system."
  • Rehearsal exposes gaps in COVID vaccine delivery
    U.S. officials at Operation Warp Speed say they are ready to go with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a high-ranking state health official says people...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 5.4% on week on fresh supply, flatlining demand: Insights Global
    Stocks of diesel and gasoil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub rose 5.4% to 2.577 million mt in the week to Dec. 9, Insights Global data released Dec. 10 showed.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: October oil refining fell 21.6% on year
    Argentinian crude oil runs dropped 21.6% in October year on year, as a rise in asphalt and fuel oil production failed to offset declines in diesel, gasoline and jet fuel, the state statistics department said late Dec. 9.
  • Bumps in oil demand recovery will change tanker trade patterns: BIMCO
    Coronavirus-related uncertainties will haunt oil demand recovery in 2021 and will alter trade flows, Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO, said in a research note Dec. 10, changes the market is already starting to see as oil demand and prices begin to recover.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises to highest price since March as vaccine, Asia demand boost outlooks
    Crude futures settled at nine-month highs Dec. 10 as demand outlooks improved amid the continued rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine and signs of rising Asian crude appetite.
  • January arbitrage flows to Asia slow for West African, Mediterranean crude
    **Wider EFS keeps interest low for Brent-linked grades **Alternatives such as US crude, ESPO, local grades more attractive to Asia refiners
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Oct oil product exports unchanged on year
    Russia's refined oil product exports from January-October were unchanged on the year at 116.599 million mt, customs data showed Dec. 10.
  • TFG Marine announces ARA bunker operations, safe tests of bio-marine fuel
    **Some ARA barges will have MFMs **Biofuels account for only niche share of marine market
  • Novatek, Siemens Energy to work together on decarbonizing LNG, hydrogen
    Russia's Novatek and Siemens Energy signed an agreement on Dec. 10 to jointly develop and implement technologies enabling production of LNG and hydrogen with a reduced carbon footprint, the Russian gas producer and LNG exporter said in a statement.
  • NWE 3.5%S fuel oil crack loses steam ahead of year-end
    The 3.5%S fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge crack has halved since reaching a 2020 high at the end of October, with support evaporating as demand thins ahead of the end of the year and supply constraints ease, according to market sources.
  • European Commission sees maritime, aviation sector hardest to decarbonize amid fresh targets
    **EC to propose adding shipping to EU ETS **Tougher carbon pricing will be key to aviation emissions reduction
  • REFINERY NEWS: Staff at Grandpuits, France on strike, deliveries blocked: reports
    Staff at the French Grandpuits have voted to join a second strike resulting in a blockade of product deliveries from the site as well as the nearby Gargenville oil terminal over Dec.10-12, according to local media reports.
  • S Korea's Hyundai Motor, LS Electric to develop hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems
    South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. and LS Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and supply hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems, both companies said Dec. 9.
  • FEATURE: Northeast Asian refiners set to make U-turn on crude import diversification strategy in 2021
    **Saudi crude seen most reliable in times of uncertainty **Middle East suppliers regain Northeast Asian market share **ZPC, Shenghong Petrochemical to run primarily on Saudi oil
  • FEATURE: US LPG shipments to Asia on track for steady flows in 2021
    **Healthy propane supply to meet firm north Asian demand **Propane switches to premium over butane after three months **VLGC rates at four-five year peaks
  • Gulf Oil International reaches agreement to buy Ocean Tankers
    Gulf Oil International has reached an agreement to acquire the lubricant blending plant with wharf access, storage tank farm, and terminal facility from Ocean Tankers.
  • Firmer Asian market, low freight spurs US arbitrage shipments
    **Wider spread contributes to arbitrage opportunity **H2 sentiment firmer on steam cracker restart
  • Taiwan raises fuel oil exports in Q4 on higher margins
    **Formosa sells third HSFO cargo for December **CPC raises fuel oil sales in Q4 on higher runs

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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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