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January 16, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • PSA International box volume increases 5pc globally in 2019 to 85m TEU
  • Initial agreement reached on sale of Rotterdam terminal to Hutchison Ports
  • Container lines blank more sailings to match demand, bolster rates
  • Weekly international container shipping returns to port of Portland
  • US retail import volumes are expected to return to traditional seasonal patterns
  • Pirate attacks in Gulf of Guinea spark fears of higher related costs
  • Wallem's Dickson Chin joins HK cruise industry's advisory committee
  • US bans airlines from flying over Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf
  • FAA plans to fine Boeing, Southwest Airlines US$9.3 million
  • Ex Martinair executive extradited to US on price fixing charges

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • India to explore northern sea route to source crude oil & LNG through Russia's Arctic, says Dharmendra Pradhan
  • Maersk enhances India's agro-produce export trade potential with its integrated cold chain logistics solutions
  • Amazon India to export $ 10 bn worth of 'Make in India' products by 2025: Bezos
  • India & US making "very good progress" on trade package, says Ambassador
  • Union Budget 2020-21 - Key Recommendations
  • WTO's DSB constitutes panel to examine India's retaliatory tariff on 29 American goods
  • East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2020 confer on key issues & applaud excellence in Kolkata

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Paris stays on course
  • Trucks on electric highway
  • Hoyer Group and Dupré Logistics: joint venture in USA
  • Colombia greets largest ULCV so far
  • Kerry Logistics wins Quamnet award
  • An efficient rail 4.0 strategy requires key technology
  • Sats to operate second Saudi air cargo terminal
  • Cargo Support solves interface problem
  • Crude oil boosted Corpus Christi's results in 2019
  • UK: New system for rail and container network introduced
  • CAAC issues validation for converted B737-800
  • Head of IT in position at Europa
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Shell invests in Instafreight
  • New connection from Turku
  • Rail line between Bristol and Cardiff electrified
  • Paycargo helps to set up America's first ACCS
  • Brussels Airport reinforces cargo team

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • DP World Australia warns customers as union calls more dock strikes
  • Paycargo aids air cargo community system's successful debut in the US
  • Better education on cargo declarations needed to prevent more containership fires
  • Ocean Alliance 'fine-tunes' east-west schedule, ready for more capacity
  • Cargobase offers shippers performance ratings for their service providers
  • Drought forces Panama Canal to adopt new fees and cut reservations
  • China to make huge purchases of US goods in phase one of new trade deal
  • Market Insight: What's next for Damco?
  • On the wires: Geodis smells good - time for SNCF to make the smart choice
  • Supply chain radar: FedEx conference call redux - next question!

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • Corps closes Dismal Swamp Canal route to vessels
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that, due to required maintenance, the Dismal Swamp Canal on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between North Carolina and Virginia has been shut off to vessel
  • Suits filed against owners of dive boat hit by fatal fire
    Trial lawyers from Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C. (SMBB), and Panish Shea & Boyle LLP (PSB) have filed suits in Federal court on behalf of three passengers and one crew member
  • Crowley realigns its marine services organization
    Crowley Maritime Corporation has realigned its marine services organization and introduced new leadership. Crowley Marine Services, part of the company's Shipping group, will now consist of three distinct, yet interrelated, business segments:
  • Galveston: One dead after fishing boat and Odfjell tanker collide
    The Coast Guard last night reported that it was searching for two fishermen from the 81-foot fishing vessel Pappy's Pride that capsized after a collision near the Galveston jetties in Galveston, Texas,
  • High waters and adverse weather impact Seaway traffic levels
    Bruce Burrows, President of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, has unveiled a 2020 wish list for legislative and policymakers to support the growth of Great Lakes-St. Lawrence and coastal shipping with a
  • Congressional panel gets a lesson on marine electrification
    In its hearing yesterday on "The Path to a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Investments and Innovation" (see earlier story), the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation panel heard testimony from ABB on the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • Search continues for two missing after collision off Gulf of Mexico
    The US Coast Guard suspended its search on Tuesday afternoon due to heavy fog, but resumed on Wednesday morning
  • Trafigura to apply GHG targets as it warns of $100m carbon tax bill
    The commodities trader reported that maritime accounted for 89% of its emissions in 2019
  • Shipowners remain confident over PIL payments
    Vessel owners chartering to PIL displaying full confidence in line
  • Ammonia-powered tanker under development
    Samsung Heavy Industries, MISC, Lloyd's Register and MAN Energy Solutions have launched an ammonia-fuelled tanker project in a decarbonisation push
  • Shipping's response to shared, critical global risks must take the long view
    Long-term risk is becoming focused on environmental threats, while short-term risk continues to highlight geopolitical turmoil. Shipping must not confuse...
  • Danish Dee4 Capital hits growth mode
    The Copenhagen-based company, founded by Carsten Mortensen and Freddie Lee, has added a fourth product tanker to its portfolio
  • Climate threats take top five long-term risks, says World Economic Forum
    Geopolitical turbulence is threatening our ability to tackle shared, critical long-term risks, warned World Economic Forum president Borge Brende today...
  • Gulf of Guinea accounts for more than 90% of crew kidnappings
    There were 121 seafarer kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea in 2019, which is an increase of more than 50%...
  • Call for improved security in Singapore Strait amid crime spike
    Some 31 incidents were reported in the Singapore Strait last year compared with only seven in the previous year
  • Qatar hopes to work with Chinese yard on LNG carriers
    A China State Shipbuilding Corp executive said the chance for the Chinese yard to win the Qatar newbuilding orders would depend...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Flag registries drop Iran-linked ships amid sanctions scrutiny | IMO facing call to adopt HFO ban in...
  • DP World wins latest round in Djibouti port fight
    The company says Djibouti has ignored five previous foreign court rulings in its favour
  • China pledges funds to help Mexico build $8bn refinery
    Critics suggest the investment is more of a political statement than a financial one as China seeks to exploit differences...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • US spot truckload rates stabilize at start of 2020
  • Ag exporters: Details will determine success of US-China trade pact
  • Port Tampa Bay looks to capitalize on direct Asia connections in 2020
  • New CEO named for profitability-challenged CEVA
  • RoadOne expands transload capabilities with Crown buy
  • Return of scrubber-fitted ships to test carrier capacity plans
  • Blackstone's Allcargo funding boosts India logistics play

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • ExxonMobil reserves up to 14 LNG carrier berths at Samsung Heavy
  • US-China trade deal should be 'positive' for shipping
  • Delaware stevedoring company chases Dole for port fees
  • Seaways rakes in $94,000 per day for VLCCs
  • Roberts takes reins as American Maritime Partnership president
  • Argentina orders clean cargo holds to stop moth infestation
  • Wuhu Shipyard scoops Wijnne Barends order for LNG-fuelled ships
  • BW Energy targets $800m initial public offering in Oslo
  • MISC Berhad and Samsung Heavy team up on ammonia-fuelled tankers
  • Keystone Law poaches new partner from Watson Farley Williams in Greece
  • Torm CFO: Markets were right to secure $496m refinancing
  • Singapore Strait rises to top Asian piracy hotspot
  • Maersk's Skou hits out at strict EU competition rules
  • Mortensen's Dee4 brings in Norden man as it tries spot market
  • Sweeping charges target 11 at ANEK Lines over Norman Atlantic disaster
  • Flex LNG says charter extension justifies in-house management switch
  • Lack of low-sulphur fuel leaves Pacific International Lines ships stuck in Singapore
  • ClassNK gives Bangladeshi ship recycler PHP the thumbs up
  • China export growth lost steam in 2019 as trade war took toll
  • One dead, two missing after collision involving Odfjell tanker
  • Coral FLNG unit hoves into view at yard float out
  • Galp Energia issues tender for single LNG carrier in 2022
  • PSA posts 5% growth in volumes despite US-China trade war
  • UK detains Eletson tanker after failing PSC inspection

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • XPO Logistics begins the process of (maybe) breaking itself up
    XPO may be on verge of breaking itself as it says it will explore sale or spin off up to 4 business units
  • Judge puts brakes on Celadon's Hyndman asset sales, swift exit from Canada
    Celadon Group can't sell off facilities without Canadian court's OK, judge says as he prepares to place shuttered trucking company in receivership; ruling a victory...
  • How many gallons of fuel does a container ship carry?
    The amount of fuel carried on a container ship varies based on the engine capacity and size of the ship, which themselves are a function...
  • Boeing's 2019 drop in commercial airplane deliveries a stark reversal from 2018
    Boeing delivered 380 planes last year, less than half of rival Airbus.
  • Trucking rates may be moving toward a "melt-up": Majors
    There are still some down times ahead but Susquehanna sees the ground being laid for an upturn.
  • Gauging rail's key themes in 2020
    Improving rail volumes and service are among the crucial issues to look out for as the railroads reveal their 2020 guidance in the coming days.
  • DOT chief pushes regulators to keep Wi-Fi safety bandwidth
    New agency programs require wireless capacity that FCC wants to reallocate
  • FAA loosens restrictions on flights over Persian Gulf
    U.S. cargo airlines had requested exemptions from the ban.
  • California city votes to phase out coal, petcoke handling
    The mayor and city council of Richmond, California, have voted phase out and prohibit the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke in the...
  • Cass Freight Index dips to 2019 low in December
    The Cass Freight Index sees its steepest decline in shipments since the Great Recession.
  • Real Estate Roundup: Apparel merchants search for best logistics formula
    Andy Peters provide details about happenings in the warehousing- distribution center-real estate sector.
  • US and China sign Phase One trade deal in White House ceremony
    As a result of trade agreement signed at the White House on Wednesday, China has pledged to increase imports of American goods and services by...
  • Predicting the 2020 housing market
    Market Expert Anthony Smith provides insight into the all-important housing market as 2020 gets underway.
  • Honda and Isuzu will work together on fuel cell-powered electric trucks
    Honda and Isuzu said Wednesday they will work together to apply Honda R&D expertise in fuel cells to Isuzu trucks in Japan.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/15
    Trucking Freight Futures remain lower after Tuesday's session with LAX to SEA (VLS) the lone bright spot.
  • Falling trailer bookings track muted tractor orders
    A slower year of trailer production is expected as the equipment backlog waiting to be built fell in 11 of 12 months in 2019.
  • Drilling Deep: the myth of energy independence, and the Deutsche view on trucking 2020
    What does it mean to be "energy independent?" The President of the United States thinks the country is there now. On this week's Drilling Deep...
  • Highway remains closed as new snowstorm approaches northwestern US (with forecast video)
    Another round of heavy snowfall and gusty winds will return to the Northwest this afternoon after a brief break since last night. Freight movement delays...
  • Dupré Logistics and HOYER form bulk transport joint venture
    Dupré Logistics and HOYER form bulk transport entity to provide supply chain services domestically and internationally.
  • Commentary: TTX pool railcars increase intermodal efficiency
    Jim Blaze profiles TTX, a company that is essential to the railroad industry.
  • RoadOne adds to Southeast reach with deal for Crown Transport
    Major U.S. 3PL and dray provider looks to go where the containers are as it lays out 2020 expansion plans.
  • Has the U.S. now reached a level of energy independence?
    There's one pairing of numbers that indicate the U.S. is energy independent. But beneath those numbers, it gets a lot less clear.
  • Trinity Industries names new chief executive officer
    The rail equipment manufacturer and lessor has tapped a Caterpillar executive and Trinity board member to head the company.
  • Today's Pickup: Aerial vs. ground autonomous transportation
    Plus: BYD pushes zero emissions mandate in California and Seattle pushes Amazon tax.
  • Highlight Motor Group gets $55 million boost from private equity investment
    Canadian-based carrier Highlight Motor Group receives $55 million private equity investment to accelerate North American expansion.
  • Former Hyndman employees seek to block sale of Celadon's Canadian properties
    Lawyer representing 211 ex-Hyndman Transport personnel wants Canadian company placed in receivership to help secure more than C$2 million in unpaid compensation.
  • Egyptian trucking marketplace brings efficiency gains in chaotic market
    Digital business-to-business freight marketplaceTrella helps reduce costs by automating logistics processes.
  • How to reduce driver turnover
    Consistently meeting expectations goes a long way toward keeping drivers on board.
  • Bezos pledges $1 billion to digitize small businesses in India
    The CEO is in India to attend the inaugural Amazon Smbhav summit bringing more than 3,000 small businesses together.
  • Freight rail stakeholders ponder the industry's future
    Technology will have a key role, but how will shippers and labor benefit from the railroads' high-tech initiatives, panel asks.
  • EnVue offering transportation solutions for fleets in Mexico with new subsidiary
    Texas-based EnVue Telematics recently announced it has expanded its operations into Mexico with the wholly owned subsidiary EnVueMex Solutions. With offices in the cities of...
  • New attention to supply chain risks prompts new spending
    Risk management for supply chains coming to the fore through better visibility tools.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 15, 2020
  • Asian demand for European naphtha easing on weaker margins
    With cargoes from Europe consequently not arriving on time, market participants in Asia had to buy more spot naphtha cargoes from the Middle East.
  • Platts to discontinue Japan, Korea, MOPAG paper HSFO assessments
    The decision follows low trading activity for HSFO in these markets that is set to shrink further as sulfur specifications in marine fuel change from 2020.
  • Oil's global grip tough to loosen by clean energy push
    Most industry watchers believe there is no cliff-edge for crude in the move to carbon-free fuels.

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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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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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