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October 19, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2020
  • Baltic index down
  • Discount on cargo movement between India & Iran's Chabahar Port extended for one year
  • G2 Ocean makes promising entry into India
  • MSC carries cargo from the UAE to Israel for the first time
  • New environmental regulations seen as biggest issue facing the shipping sector in the coming years
  • The Alliance announces updated service adjustments for November 2020
  • Yair Seroussi appointed ZIM's Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • DGFT notifies removal of restrictions on export of alcohol-based hand sanitisers
  • Export increase in Sept. a sign of revival but exporters' issues have to be urgently addressed: FIEO President
  • Faceless Assessment - Creation of Facilitation Helpdesk
  • New market access for agricultural commodities between India & Bhutan
  • APM Terminals Mumbai's container tracking platform receives industry-leading upgrade
  • Dry ports in Maharashtra nearing completion
  • Assam to have India's 1st international multimodal hub: Minister
  • Electronic Cargo Tracking Note mandatory in Guinea
  • Ministry of Railways issues policy on goods shed development through private investment
  • Comprehensive report assessing the current state of blockchain released
  • OMPL Plant at Mangalore Port in maintenance shutdown

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Wilhelmshaven: New tracks for port railway
  • ZIM replaces chairman of the board of directors
  • IRU urges to lower drivers' minimum age
  • New Boeing, damaged Antonov
  • ONE widens Latin American network
  • Good figures in Croatia
  • Gregory Distribution going gas powered
  • DP World Inland restructures
  • Innova Capital sells Pekaes
  • Boluda Lines launches Canary service
  • Allied Air receives its first B737-800SF
  • Rail-served hub close to port and Mexico
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Patrick Mulstay to be GM of Aeronet Denver
  • Svitzer anchors in Emden
  • Another charter service from China to Frankfurt
  • Fedex: ambitious plans in the Philippines

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Ocean rates still rising alongside 'major problems' for those on the front line
  • Auto logistics braces for triple-whammy of Covid, Brexit and new electric era
  • Delays in new Brexit logistics IT causing staff training frustration
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo: 'we need to be agile and open to change'
  • Geodis expands its 'second home market' with Pekaes takeover
  • Air Atlanta Icelandic launches new airline to boost ACMI presence
  • Petition to name post-Brexit Kent 'lorry park' the Farage Garage
  • Market insight: Toll Group facing the endgame music

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • American Cruise Lines rolls out American Melody
    American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn., reports that just two months after accepting delivery of the American Jazz, its next new ship is already being readied for launch at its affiliate, Chesapeake Shipbuilding
  • Bouchard Transportation: What went wrong?
    A filing in the Bouchard Transportation Co. Chapter 11 bankruptcy case paints a sobering picture of how one of America's longest established maritime companies found itself plunged into a liquidity crisis, falling
  • Rethinking the conventional wisdom on scrubbers
    Saint Sulpice, Switzerland, headquartered Daphne Technology has come up with an all-in-one exhaust gas cleaning solution called SulPure that, it says, removes SOx and NOx pollutants simultaneously from large ocean-going vessels' engines

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Preparing for life after the transition period
    Webinar will shine a light on best practice in preparing for European trade after 2020
  • Soul-searching for Australia at the coalface of China's pandemic politics
    Souring relations between China and Australia could be behind the decision to shun shipments of coal - if it is, that's...
  • The week in charts: Capesize index nosedives; 'bad bet' on scrubbers
    After last week's 13-month high, capesize spot rates have dropped sharply, largely because of the news of a ban on...
  • Regional decarbonisation proposal facing high-profile opposition
    The classification society and the flag registry that account for significant share of the global fleet are opposed to the...
  • UN struggles to gain access to dangerous wreck off Yemen
    A deal between the warring sides could take another seven weeks. But the Houthi rebels who control Safer have struck...
  • Tanker supply side bodes well for rate recovery
    The big downside risk factor is multiple peaks of coronavirus that will leave oil demand hanging in the balance. Oil...
  • Prolonged peak season keeps box spot rates steady
    Golden Week failed to derail spot market sentiment, with rates on both east-west major routes showing sustained resilience. Port calls...
  • Boxship tonnage providers benefit from carrier bonanza
    Container lines were quick to return unwanted chartered in vessels to owners during the start of the pandemic. But as...
  • Pandemic will be a turning point for shipping, predicts Synergy chief
    The industry requires the vision and leadership to talk with a more unified voice that can reach the decision makers...
  • Scorpio Bulkers continues to reduce fleet
    The company will sell the 2016-built ultramax SBI Hera for $18.5m, bringing the total number of vessel disposals to six...
  • Shipping's scrubber gamble 'looks like yesterday's solution'
    The industry's $6bn investment in scrubbers was based on an assumed price spread between high-priced low-sulphur fuels and low-priced high-sulphur...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Industry mavericks' proposals challenge shipping status quo | Crew change crisis: 'Nothing is happening', conference hears |...
  • Australia's coal exports to China may be hit hard amid tensions
    Should volumes reduce from Australia, China will have to look farther afield for its coal supplies. The US, Russia and...
  • Eastern Pacific joins biofuel bunker trial with GoodFuels
    Eastern Pacific said it will test and analyse the residual-fuel equivalent biofuel on the ship, as well as on other Eastern...
  • Australia ships less LNG as prices fall
    Australia exports, which are mainly backed by term offtake, have not been spared the brunt of lower LNG prices. Amid...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Q3 intermodal results hurt by congestion, poor velocity: J.B. Hunt
  • Drewry upgrades '20 carrier profit guidance to $11 billion
  • China-Europe air cargo rates climb as new products hit the market
  • Forwarders turn to visibility for customer leverage
  • New breakbulk terminal opens in New Orleans
  • Canadian, US East Coast ports redrawing rail routing for imports

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Capesize rates fall through week amid higher vessel supply
    The futures market is also on a downward trend
  • Singaporean charterer suggests disappearing act in legal fight
    The lights were on but nobody was in a Praxis Energy Agents Houston office, Platina Bulk Carriers alleges
  • Liberian Registry opposes EU's emissions-trading scheme
    The proposal would result in taxes being placed on countries halfway round the globe, Liberia says
  • Golden Ocean's Semino resigns as chief commercial officer
    New York-listed bulker owner has not said why he is leaving.
  • P&O expedites Pacific Aria's exit amid Carnival sales spree
    Parent Carnival Corp 'needs cash' while massive fleet remains at anchor, analyst says
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers buys back bonds ahead of maturity
    Bond issue matures next year and currently has a carrying amount of $14.6m
  • Question Time with Editor Julian Bray: Hitting the heights
    He was there for the very first issue, and he's still guiding TradeWinds' fortunes. There have been plenty of peaks - literal and journalistic - along the way
  • Greens warn IMO carbon deal will not stop rise in emissions
    NGOs call for governments to reject compromise deal which they say is a setback for shipping's carbon reduction targets
  • Havyard reopening after 91 staffers tested positive for Covid-19
    Norwegian shipbuilder says it is working on how it can make up for lost production time
  • US election should not impact dry bulk shipping, Hamish Norton says
    US does not import much in the way of dry bulk goods, Star Bulk Carriers president notes
  • Suezmax and aframax owners advised to cut speed as earnings tank
    Analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities say ultra-slow steaming could add $1,000 to daily earnings
  • Environmental over-regulation is shipping's biggest challenge - Platsidakis
    Straight-talking former Intercargo president slams the green lobby for thinking shipping 'doesn't respect the environment' - but he is all for 'practical' guidelines
  • Coral Shipping lowers fleet age in flurry of S&P deals
    Greek tanker player concludes fifth vessel transaction in 12 months, clinching some notable asset plays along the way
  • Nordic American finances new suezmaxes in $88m deal with Ocean Yield
    Herbjorn Hansson-led owner sells Samsung newbildingws to Norwegian company with leasebacks over 10 years
  • George Papadakis: a ship repair broker for all seasons
    From Poland in the 1980s to Vietnam in the 2020s, ship repair broker Gregory Papadakis has a knack for cracking new markets open
  • Bimco warns tanker owners to act now on new rules for toxic cargoes
    Senior marine technical officer Peter Lundahl Rasmussen has a timely reminder about 1 January deadline
  • Siem Offshore asks bondholders for more time to seal $1bn refinancing
    Kristian Siem-backed owner says it is unlikely to agree long-term debt restructuring by 30 October
  • Zim taps banking veteran Yair Seroussi as new chairman
    Changing of the guard as Aharon Fogel steps down from liner operator
  • Viking Line wins state backing for $50m lifeline loans
    Private lenders also stepping in to help Finnish ropax owner through Covid-19 doldrums
  • ICBC tries again after former Bourbon PSVs fail to sell
    Chinese lender cuts price again as it tries to shift ships that were a legacy of French company's struggles
  • Crew rescued after converted research ship sinks in South Atlantic
    Former Sartor and Eidesvik vessel wrecked on rocks off Tristan da Cunha
  • 'Once in shipping, always in shipping' - Platsidakis knows next career path
    In his first interview since leaving the Angelicoussis Shipping Group after 31 years of service, John Platsidakis says he is determined to stay in the industry
  • The TW+ 30-year anniversary quiz
    Have you been paying attention over the past 30 years? Gary Dixon remembers a few highlights from three glorious decades of TradeWinds
  • Bulkseas buys bulker from Pacific Carriers fleet in renewal move
    Stavros Meimetis makes first bulker purchase in two years as Greeks prowl the S&P market for Japanese-owned kamsarmaxes
  • CH Offshore offloads two vessels but won't say which ones
    Company says two disposals will result in a $1.9m loss
  • Evangelos Marinakis sheds another manager at Nottingham Forest
    Nottingham's 'glory days' remain out of reach for Greek shipowner
  • CMA CGM boxship refloated but cause of grounding still unknown
    Tugs free vessel that became stuck on Wednesday morning
  • Six questions that could stop you being the next cyber-attack victim
    CMA CGM raid has emphasised shipping's vulnerability to hackers. Here's how companies can shore up their defences
  • Peter Lee quits Singapore offshore player Ezion Holdings
    Company says deputy CEO resigned to devote more time to other matters
  • Genting Cruise Lines launches big Singapore recruitment drive
    Asian cruise major says it is offering employment prospects and partnerships to support more jobs for Singaporeans.
  • Converted VLOCs make up nearly half of bulker tonnage scrapped in 2020
    Safety concerns and high fuel costs said to be key drivers behind the figures, while SSY also reveals dry bulk newbuilding orders have shrunk to levels last seen in 2016

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • Port of Oakland sets imports record, sees exports climb
    "Several months into this pandemic, we are now seeing positive signs by these cargo volume totals."
  • 'Exit Strategy': Clock is ticking for swashbuckling shipowners
    Sequel to "The Shipping Man" asks whether ESG will kill the old-school style of traditional shipowners.
  • Rovinescu to retire as Air Canada CEO in February
    Air Canada is losing its CEO, Calin Rovinescu. He will retire early next year with a reputation for bold leadership.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: ACL Railroad obtains versatile whopper hopper
    1964: The Whopper Hopper is the most advanced design of any freight car fabricated from USS Tenelon stainless steel. In a single trip it can...
  • ONE addition equals eight new South American destinations for JAXPORT
    "This service further connects northeast Florida exporters, including the area's robust forest products sector, to an important and growing segment of the global economy."
  • Information fog hinders air cargo readiness for COVID vaccine
    How do you prepare for the Super Bowl if you don't know who your opponent is? That's how airlines and freight managers feel about preparations...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2020
  • China becomes big LSFO supplier as cleaner fuel demand soars: Sinopec exec
    In the first nine months of the year, Chinese refineries have produced over 5 million mt of LSFO.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 9.3% on week to 1.212 mil mt: Insights Global
    Support for fuel oil cracks has come from reduced refinery runs, which has led to difficulty in sourcing product.
  • Avenir takes delivery of small-scale LNG vessel to service Malaysian market
    Vessel has 7,500 cu m capacity, ability to run on LNG, diesel.
  • Crude edges lower as market searches for direction amid COVID-19 surge
    Libyan crude exports poised to rise sharply.

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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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