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January 13, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates down 5.9pc to US$1,058/TEU, USWC slip 5.7pc at $1,543/FEU
  • Pre-Chinese New Year box spike fails to take off, activity subdued
  • Ocean Alliance offers faster east-west service with more calls
  • California looks to expand rules requiring ships to use shore power
  • Dunkirk becomes the first French port to offer 'cold ironing' for box ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd sets up quality service centre in Mauritius, Africa
  • Forwarders urged to automate sales online to attract SMEs as freight customers
  • US freight services company owner faces fraud charges
  • WFS renews contracts with Cathay, Ethiopian and Allegiant in N America
  • Swissport, Lufthansa renew cargo handling contract for Belgian airports
  • Bain-Titan US$1b JV reflects major shift to lift volumes through e-commerce

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 12, 2020
  • ASIC elects new Managing Committee
  • CMA CGM & Ocean Alliance partners unveil new service offer
  • New 2022 edition of the Harmonized System accepted
  • Substituting one set of Bill of Lading (B/L) by another set
  • DGFT notifies import restrictions on refined palm oil
  • Forex reserves again surge to record high
  • India, US working on having preferential market access for their companies, says Ambassador
  • SEZ policy being revamped to meet the challenges faced by exporters
  • Leading cargo & logistics stakeholders to be part of CONquest 2020 on Jan. 17 in New Delhi
  • US, China trade deal after Jan. 15, says President Trump

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Kyrgyzstan has great potential along key corridors
  • Central Indian airport adds logistics park
  • Extension of partnership provides freight stability
  • Logistics offensive in France
  • Clear Metal opens new office in Switzerland
  • Messina Line to ship for Dakar 2020
  • Expanding service capabilities in North America
  • DHL Supply Chain signs contract with Nestlé
  • Scannell Properties hires Andrea Amoretti
  • Mixed fortunes for two neighbouring airports
  • Joint development project for CSSC and Wärtsilä
  • E-truck sales launched after successful trials
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Pan-American player in the unmanned air cargo market
  • DSV and Panalpina under one brand in Germany
  • CII elects three new directors
  • Quality service centre in Indian Ocean market

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 10, 2020
  • Flexport closes its dedicated freighter service as market changes
  • Carriers 'stick to their guns' on rates, hoping to sail through post-CNY downturn
  • Warning to shippers that IMO 2020 surcharges may be 'profiteering' by carriers
  • War of words over new dockers' clause for cargo lashing heats up
  • SOL Lines takes a vertical step as it gains control of Scanlog
  • New role for Nathan De Valck in Brussels Airport cargo restructure
  • Road transport in the EU ETS: a high-risk, low-reward strategy
  • Chinese ready for a new wave of perishable imports as tariff barriers come down

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 10, 2020
  • Acting Secnav commits to 355 ship Navy, but not at $2 billion apiece
    In his latest weekly Secnav Vector message, released today, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly appears to be trying to allay fears raised by recent reports in defense publications suggesting
  • TTB topics will include increasing diversity in the marine industry
    Kasey Eckstein, founder and executive director of of WIMOs (Women in Maritime Operations), will be among the speakers at Marine Log's upcoming TTB-Tugs, Towboats & Barges event. Her topic will be how
  • Maritime Partners adds two more towboats
    Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners LLC continues to add to its fleet. The company specializes in providing financing solutions in the Jones Act market that include owning and chartering out vessels. Its
  • Washburn & Doughty to build Glosten-designed ASD tug for SLSDC
    The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) has awarded a contract for the construction of a new ASD (Z-drive) harbor tug to shipbuilder Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine.
  • VIDEO: Mitsubishi launches second of two ferries for Hankyu
    Japan's Mitsubishi Shipbuilding today held a christening and launch ceremony for the second of two ferries ordered by Hankyu Ferry Co, Ltd. Named Yamato, it is set for delivery in June 2020
  • Armstrong Marine USA building San Francisco Bay tour boat
    San Francisco tour company Bay Voyager is to add an 11.3 meter RHIB tour boat to its fleet this spring. Designed by Naiad and currently under construction at Armstrong Marine USA's Port
  • Trey LeBlanc joins Coastal Marine Equipment
    Coastal Marine Equipment, Inc., Gulfport, Miss., reports that Trey LeBlanc has joined the company and will be working with its Sales & Marketing group. LeBlanc comes to CME with 30 years of

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 10, 2020
  • US expands Iranian sanctions
    Sectors identified for additional sanctions - including construction, manufacturing, textiles and mining - had already been targeted as a means...
  • Saudis defy global safety shipping rules to switch off AIS for Hormuz transits
    P&I Clubs, including those that provide cover for Bahri, have warned that switching off AIS could invalidate insurance
  • Digitalisation and globalisation pose problems for competition authorities
    As carriers move to end-to-end services, questions arise over whether the level of integration they require will breach competition regulations
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is shipping at risk from Iran?
    Shipping has once again been left with the threat of getting caught in the crossfire of escalating tensions in the...
  • IACS chairman Arun Sharma joins Qatar Summit speakers
    The Qatar Maritime and Logistics Summit in Doha next month will hear maritime influencers Arun Sharma and Pascal Poilliot underline...
  • China reportedly waives tax on VLSFO exports
    The Chinese government has approved a tax waiver, but may try to limit exports in favour of domestic consumption
  • Bunker bills a bitter pill for PIL
    Bunker suppliers are now considering vessel arrests due to delays in payments, and others have stopped serving the line
  • Port congestion risk rises as US LNG exports ramp up
    Warnings of greatly increased traffic along key waterways, especially during hurricane and fogging seasons
  • Exmar enacts corporate changes
    Jens Ismar, former chief executive of Norway's Western Bulk, becomes head of Exmar Shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Economou sees Signal alliance as game-changer for tanker pool | VLCC rates keep most tankers transiting Hormuz...
  • Chinese leasing majors fund Pacific Gas's VLEC orders
    ABS forecasts a rise in very large ethane carriers orders at Chinese yards in the next five years
  • India's coal sector reform to replace up to 135m tonnes of imports
    The privatisation of coal mines will have a knock-on effect on dry bulk shipping, which has benefited from the increased demand for...
  • Woodside sanctions Sangomar offshore oil project
    Sangomar, Senegal's first offshore field development, is expected to start producing in 2023
  • Canada's Teck Resources signs new deal with Ridley Terminals for increased coal throughput from Vancouver
    Teck's current throughput agreement with Westshore Terminals, also in Vancouver, expires on March 31, 2021. The agreement provides Teck with annual capacity...
  • China's Fenghai Shipping seals approval to restructure $1.3bn debts
    Domestic ship asset management firm Shanghai Platinum was said to be taking over Fenghai for Yuan1.3bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 10, 2020
  • Retailers cautiously predict return to normal seasonal import flows
  • Fuel surcharge variations muddy container spot market
  • Outlook for intermodal largely uninspiring after poor 2019
  • Mammoet at top of heavy lift sector with ALE buy complete
  • US-China trade deal improves Asia outlook ... somewhat
  • Trucking loses jobs amid US industrial weakness

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 10, 2020
  • China restocking lifts dry cargo market for the first time in over a month
  • Navig8's Brocklesby fuels order speculation with CSSC visit
  • Trio of Greeks snap up Teekay Tankers' oldest suezmaxes
  • Mortensen's Dee4 teams with Marubeni as it raises $72m
  • High-profile trio teaming up to buy Hartree VLCC newbuilding at 'hell of a price'
  • KSS Line returns to Hyundai Heavy for VLGC newbuilding
  • Maersk Tankers aiming to add 100 ships to its pools
  • BoComm and SPDB Leasing back new Shandong VLEC order
  • Moody's upgrades German lender Nord/LB after $4bn restructuring
  • Nissen Kaiun order at Hyundai Heavy takes VLGC newbuilding tally to six
  • BoComm and SPDB Leasing back new Shandong VLEC order
  • Moody's upgrades German lender Nord/LB after $4bn restructuring
  • Nissen Kaiun order at Hyundai Heavy takes VLGC newbuilding tally to six
  • Chinese fund manager wins failed Dongguan Fenghai Shipping fleet
  • Tyler Kim returns to Standard Chartered as shipping director
  • Three missing after tanker collides with fishing boat off Istanbul
  • CMES raises $517m to drive VLCC and VLOC newbuilding push
  • Coral Shipping takes third MR2 tanker in a year
  • Iran says no need for naval escorts of foreign vessels
  • Roxana Shipping wins Trafigura charter for product tanker
  • Interocean puts brakes on bulker fleet growth with panamax sale

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 10, 2020
  • Capacity loosening as operations get back to normal
    Trucking market cools but remains healthy
  • Commentary: Can the New Silk Road compete with the Maritime Silk Road?
    The transport of cargo from China to Europe by sea is likely to remain more important than Eurasian railway routes, says the CEO of the...
  • Weak November means imports likely coming up short for 2019
    2018 high-water mark for container volumes makes it ever tougher for 2019 to come out on top.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/10
    Chicago to Atlanta (VCA) Trucking Freight Futures show strength on Thursday in an otherwise mixed market.
  • New US sanctions aim to dent Iran's metal producers
    Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Iranian metals industry generates billions of dollars for the regime, contributing to its nuclear weapons program.
  • 'Mayor Pete' pledges $165 billion for highway trust fund
    Buttigieg proposal part of candidate's $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
  • CES 2020: Last-mile delivery photo gallery (with video)
    Self-balancing cargo bikes, drone-enabled mailboxes and other cool stuff from this year's transportation exhibition.
  • Flexport shuts dedicated freighter service for multi-airline space guarantees
    Having a private "airline" to move customers' freight made sense two years ago when the market was robust and Flexport was less established in the...
  • Major snow, ice storm still on track to hit Midwest (with forecast video)
    Thick ice, up to a foot of snow to disrupt freight movement in Midwest this weekend.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: January 1952
    What was the chatter 68 years ago?
  • Today's Pickup: Slain trucker's in-cab camera leads to suspect's arrest
    Man charged with first-degree murder of driver on I-269 outside Memphis after authorities circulated chilling photos captured by camera inside tractor-trailer.
  • Commentary: Responding to readers' reactions
    A number of readers responded to Brian Aoaeh's 12/26/19 "Commentary: Trucking industry observations heading into 2020." His current commentary features some of those responses and...
  • CES 2020: A view of the Nikola Two interior with Trevor Milton
    The interior of the Nikola Two semi-tractor takes cues from modern airplane cockpits.
  • Mercado brings supply chain smarts to the importer masses
    Email and spreadsheets still coin of supply chain realm, but startup sees cloud-based future.
  • Pay-as-you-drive lease option could protect carriers during market slowdowns
    As more and more carriers close up shop, leasing equipment has become a gamble that some companies may not want to take.
  • Lime shutting down in 12 markets over profitability concerns
    E-scooter startup Lime is stopping operations in a dozen cities across the world and laying off 14% of its workforce.
  • Short line operators tap new commercial strategy executives
    OmniTRAX and R.J. Corman seek to cultivate customer relations with recent appointments.
  • Canadian National secures contract for hauling sulfuric acid
    The railway will work with NorFalco Sales, a division of Glencore Canada, to handle sulfuric acid volumes at facilities in Ontario and Quebec.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 10, 2020
  • Singapore's residue stocks rise 7% to 21.9 mil barrels on higher imports
  • ARA fuel oil stocks jump 20% on week to 1.2 mil mt: Insights Global
  • White House slaps new sanctions on Iran after attack on US forces
  • Delayed scrubber uptake boosts VLSFO demand: sources
  • Compliant bunker fuel prices move closer amid conflicting fundamentals
    The start of 2020 has seen the spread between the main compliant bunker fuels, 0.5% sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil, shrink, amid high demand for very low sulfur fuel oil and slack market conditions for middle distillates.
  • TENDER DATA: Refidomsa seeks high sulfur diesel for Feb delivery
    he last Refidomsa HSD tender seen by Platts was for one 160,000-barrel cargo delivering January 14-16. Before that, Refidomsa sought long-term supply starting in November.
  • Rough weather at Novorossiisk threatens loadings: sources
    Bad weather at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk may hamper shipping operations there, sources said Thursday.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil decline extends as market consolidates, searches for next direction
    Crude futures were slightly lower at market settle Thursday after a range-bound session as markets looked for signs of next direction following steep losses the session prior.

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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
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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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