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March 13, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay 'cautiously optimistic' about cargo, but expects 'substantial loss' in H1 2020
  • Coronavirus could slap US$700m bill on US retailers in March/April
  • Covid-19 outbreak could delay annual ocean shipping contracts
  • US ports take heavy hit from coronavirus outbreak
  • Evergreen switches to online booking platform after Maersk, Hapag Lloyd
  • US trucking markets hold firm, but fears of falling spending will squeeze cargo loads
  • Chris Price to succeed Al-Saleh as CEO of Agility
  • Airfreight rates to hit US$10/kg; more rises as demand surges
  • Drone Delivery Canada to pilot cargo flights with payload of up to 400 pounds
  • US$1.8m cocaine hidden in flower shipment seized at San Juan airport

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • CFSAI postpones Annual Day Function & Conference scheduled for today in Mumbai
  • Changing impact of Covid-19 on container shipping
  • NMPT board approves dedicated berth for Coast Guard
  • CVC fund launched to invest in disruptive start-ups in logistics industry
  • New dedicated rail freight corridors being mulled
  • Crude oil, natural gas, steel, copper, aluminium face gloom due to Covid-19
  • India can achieve 6 pc GDP growth in FY21 despite crisis, says CEA
  • Low prices of crude seen as demand driver for India
  • Global economy faces greatest danger since financial crisis, says OECD
  • Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2020 postponed
  • Gujarat Maritime University organises 1st edition of GMU-CIArb International Maritime Arbitration Competition in association with India branch of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • HAZCHEM & IMDG Code training seminar at CTL-BHP 2020 a comprehensive learning experience

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Overcoming digital hurdles
  • Look at today's logistics in Italy from within
  • Intermodal operators demand safeguards
  • B&H Worldwide takes AOG Technics on board
  • JCL Logistics picks CEO for Swiss branch
  • DP World: organic growth and acquisitions
  • UPS evaluate Gaussin electric shifters
  • Coronavirus says goodbye to angels
  • Hellmann: contract logistics for Jakks Pacific
  • New project cargo director for Bati Group
  • Europe's biggest cargo gateway feels sick in February
  • New 52-foot container carriers added
  • Port of Los Angeles' corona loss so far
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Profits down for Swiss Post
  • Gecas appoints two new heads
  • Scotland promotes shift from road to rail
  • Wilhelmshaven reaches Top 20
  • Airport on Shetland's main island to close

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Transatlantic air freight rates to soar as US imposes Europe travel ban
  • US importers brace for disruption as China recovers and imports surge
  • MSC sends mega-vessels to bring much-needed empty containers back to the US
  • Pandemic looks set to hit Cathay Pacific hard, after a 'challenging' 2019
  • Bangladesh approves construction of 'essential' first deepwater port
  • Supply chain radar: Atlas Air - when will they fly again?
  • Carol Tomé to take the helm as David Abney retires after 46 years at UPS

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Jotun: "We've solved the biofouling problem once and for all"
    Norwegian marine coatings specialist Jotun claims to have "solved the problem of biofouling once and for all" with an offering called Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). It combines a high performance antifouling, SeaQuantum
  • Anglo-Eastern rolls out DNV GL's Navigator Port technology fleetwide
    Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has completed the successful roll-out of DNV GL's Navigator Port software to its fleet of more than 600 vessels. Navigator Port is used daily onboard several
  • Corvus to supply ESS for innovative hybrid coastal
    Corvus Energy has been selected by electrical system integrator Westcon Power & Automation (WPA) to supply the lithium-ion battery-based energy storage system (ESS) for a new 8,500 dwt hybrid coastal cargo vessel
  • Coronavirus: IMO closes HQ building, postpones meetings
    IMO's headquarters building in London was closed to visitors and staff today, and will be closed tomorrow, as a precautionary measure due to the coronavirus outbreak. This follows the March 11 assessment
  • Cook Inlet Tug & Barge adds shallow draft tug to fleet
    Anchorage, Alaska, headquartered Cook Inlet Tug & Barge (CITB), an independently managed subsidiary of Foss Maritime Company, is adding a versatile shallow draft tugboat, the Bristol Wind, to its fleet in mid-April.
  • VIDEO: Princess Cruises suspends operations for 60 days
    In what it calls a "proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the global spread of COVID-19," Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises brand says it will voluntarily pause global operations of its
  • Bouchard says it has closed on financing
    Melville, N.Y., based Bouchard Transportation Co., whose recent problems have been well-publicized, says that it has been "able to close on financing to start paying back vessel wages and meet other outstanding

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Greek shipowners lead lucrative VLCC charter market
    VLCC daily rates on main tanker routes grew by almost 25% in certain cases as market dynamics prolong earnings spree
  • Greek ferry caught in coronavirus scare as crisis hammers sector's earnings
    The Greek ferry sector faces taking an 'enormous' economic hit because of coronavirus considerations with traffic on all routes about...
  • Princess Cruises and Viking suspend operations for two months
    Princess Cruises said the 'voluntary and temporary pause' was a proactive response to the spread of coronavirus
  • Automation can keep ports competitive, but job losses are a worry
    Education is seen as key to striking a balance by keeping workers up to date - and on the job...
  • The Interview: Rodolphe Saade
    Rodolphe Saadé probably thought that he knew what to expect when he stepped into the top job at CMA CGM...
  • EU ministers welcome Green Deal, but stress need for global action
    The EU transport ministers endorsed push for carbon neutral shipping, but highlighted the 'utmost' importance of global action and the...
  • Phase One deal fails to boost Sino-US trade in January
    BIMCO warns China and the US are unlikely to hit their targets under the deal, which will have to be...
  • China ship calls return to previous levels
    Calls by container-related vessels to Shanghai and Yangshan are at the same level now as this time last year
  • IMO shuts London headquarters and postpones further meetings
    The move comes after the World Health Organization said the Covid-19 outbreak can be characterised as a pandemic
  • Transport groups call for protection of intermodal rail during shutdowns
    Terminal operator Contship Italia expects volumes to be hit by coronavirus, but says its logistics operations can play vital role...
  • Singapore bunker fleet will expand despite oil price plunge
    Singapore's bunker fleet tally stood at 213 vessels as of Tuesday, up from 201 on September 30, 2019
  • IMO sulphur cap highlights OW Bunker collapse lessons
    Assessing counterparty risk remains one of the better protective steps that can be taken, as is checking supplier contracts and...
  • Maersk holding company appoints new board members
    Maersk executive joins former Google director at Maersk's top table
  • Oil price crash predicted to curb US gas production
    Record investments last year as well as plunging LNG prices this year have already tested investors' appetite entering 2020, but...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Daily tanker earnings reach $300,000 | IMO planning postponement of latest environmental talks | Scrubber economics weaken |...
  • DP World focuses on integration in 2020
    DP World posted a 4.6% rise in 2019 net profit to $1.3bn on a 36.1% rise in turnover to $7.7bn...
  • US global oil outlook jolted by Saudi-Russia market share battle
    The EIA assumes that Opec will target 'market share instead of a balanced global oil market', with its crude oil...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • US imports from China crash to near-four-year low
  • Forwarders: Coronavirus less disruptive than West Coast labor disruptions
  • US ban sparks search for alternatives to trans-Atlantic air cargo
  • New UPS CEO brings shipper perspective
  • Chittagong depots cease container stuffing for three carriers
  • China-EU shippers turn to rail after ocean capacity cuts
  • Coronavirus-hit Chinese truck capacity nearing full strength

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Dynagas back in the black with fourth quarter results
  • Volatility has KNOT Offshore Partners patient with dropdowns
  • Handysizes see steady gains in Atlantic Basin
  • Enviable dilemma for VLCC owners: the choice between spot trading and floating storage
  • Capital Link pushes back two events, takes one online
  • 'Big Three' cruise majors lose $54bn from 52-week highs amid coronavirus
  • Second couple sues Princess Cruises over coronavirus 'negligence'
  • Shipping stocks hammered again with a few tanker outliers
  • Despite lockdown, d'Amico's tanker arm bullish in business prospects
  • Clarksons Platou has $200,000 VLCC rates in sight
  • India clamps down on cruise as coronavius reaches pandemic
  • GoodBulk on the hunt to acquire 'distressed' ships, president steps down
  • IFAN warns non-paying shipowners that navigation safety at risk in Gulf
  • SSY closes for 14 days in Bergen after cleaner comes down with virus
  • Princess Cruises and Viking suspend operations as pandemic punishes cruise
  • IMO shuts shop at London headquarters as 'precaution' on coronavirus fears
  • It is time to challenge the cosy consensus on executive pay
  • MSC and RINA to convert ferry into coronavirus hospital ship
  • Cosco Specialised takes ultramax MPP fleet to 20
  • Tokyo MOU to take 'pragmatic' approach to regulatory issues
  • GTT signs Excelerate Energy up for technical services deal
  • Italian shipowners devise action plan in wake of virus lockdown
  • Dalian Shipbuilding to end decades-long Greek order drought
  • Tanker rate surge fails to insulate owners from stock market massacre
  • Greek ferry held at port over suspect coronavirus case
  • KN beefs up FSRU loan amid long-term positivity
  • VLCC rates soar as Saudi Arabia swoops on spot tonnage
  • Chinese shipyards lead race for Hapag-Lloyd's mega-boxships
  • Atlas Maritime sells 15-year-old aframax tanker in potential renewal move
  • Term rates stretch as charterers fix 25 PSVs in North Sea
  • Deutsche Bank upgrades shipping with promotion of Amit Mehrotra
  • Astra exploits low bulker market for renewal moves
  • Michael Sirat rebuffs doubters on CMA CGM's financial picture
  • Shuttle tankers yet to feel impact of virus and low oil price
  • Maritime shares slump as Trump bans US entry to Europeans
  • BDI rises to seven-week high as Indian Ocean fixtures boost supramaxes
  • China bulker discharge rates down 34% on coronavirus fears

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Seafood shipping concerns rise amid coronavirus outbreaks
    Coronavirus is having an impact on many industries. One of those impacted is the global seafood industry.
  • Dachser expanding Shanghai airfreight service in 'volatile' coronavirus times
    Charters between Germany and China rise as logistics provider readies for "whatever happens" in coming weeks.
  • Coronavirus spawns worldwide box-repositioning challenge
    Coronavirus left containers scattered in the wrong ports. Liner companies are trying to get them back into position.
  • Trump bans travel from Europe, adding to airline woes
    Airlines are getting hammered by falling demand and now will lose much of the trans-Atlantic market entirely for a month as the U.S. bans travel...
  • Trade groups unite to fight forced labor in China supply chains
    "As an industry representing brands and retailers, we do not tolerate forced labor in our supply chains," said five large U.S. apparel and footwear associations.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • European jet fuel swaps collapse after Trump flight bans
    The European jet fuel swaps market collapsed Thursday morning after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping flight restrictions from 26 European countries in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus in the US.
  • Soaring VLCC rates weigh on values for Mediterranean, West African crude
    Crudes from the Mediterranean and West Africa -- already weighed on by reduced demand as a result of COVID-19 -- have seen a further hit to their values this week from a sharp rise in freight costs, sources said.
  • US crude imports from Saudi Arabia likely to push USGC HSFO prices lower: sources
    An increase in crude imports from Saudi Arabia into the US Gulf Coast could spell trouble for the high-sulfur fuel oil, or HSFO market, sources said.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 11% on week amid rising inland demand
    Diesel and gasoil inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 11% week on week to a 14-month low of 1.922 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed. This represented the smallest level of stocks since December 2018, according to the data.
  • Growing imports spur fuel changes in Latin America
    Growing refined product imports into Latin American have pushed some countries to make fuel specification changes that help better align their demand with international supply, and more changes are potentially on the way.
  • European-to-Asia naphtha spread widens to 4-year high
    European naphtha's discount to Asia has widened as the sharp plunge in the oil complex and coronavirus pandemic have depressed markets globally leading traders to look to move barrels east.
  • RBOB futures tumble below 90 cents/gal as coronavirus takes toll on gasoline demand
    NYMEX RBOB futures tumbled below 90 cents/gal Thursday, driven by expectations of lower driving demand as a result of the spreading coronavirus.
  • Saudi crude shipments to US refiners seen tripling by early April
    Volumes of Saudi Arabian crude to US refiners is expected to average about 1.5 million b/d during the last week of March.

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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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