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February 26, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk optimistic shipping will have V-shaped coronavirus recovery
  • EU trade chief warns virus may delay China trade deal beyond fall
  • International Chamber of Shipping seeks US$54 billion eco fund on CO2
  • Discussions to be held on IMO's proposed 2022 global emission reductions
  • Maersk meets IMO 2020, but will use more heavy fuel with scrubbers
  • Maersk buys California's Performance to boost warehousing, trucking
  • FreightWaves expects virus to drive 10pc US-China box import drop
  • Delhi to ease customs delays, fines arising from China virus crisis
  • Air Canada's net profit up 298pc to US$1.09 billion as sales rise 5.5pc
  • SF Airlines sends over 100 flights to new coronavirus-hit regions
  • Qatar Airways, Cargolux fly medical relief to China to combat virus

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • MSC awarded new containership fire safety notation
  • Need for urgent action on emissions from shipping stressed
  • Increased export of sugar seen
  • Nandeesh Shukla takes charge as Deputy Chairman of Deendayal Port Trust
  • Port Community System integration initiated at APSEZ, Mundra
  • Unmesh Wagh takes charge as Deputy Chairman of JNPT
  • Air cargo industry seen requiring rapid cultural change & digitisation to remain competitive & secure
  • COVID-19 cuts demand & revenues
  • Dedicated cargo flight from Visakhapatnam
  • DFCCIL looking to share 70 pc freight load of Indian Railways
  • Govt expects to complete sale of Air India in first half of next fiscal
  • Memorandum signed to promote development & expansion of high-quality airmail & air cargo services
  • FM assures swift remedial measures on possible disruptions in supply from China due to Coronavirus
  • Govt mulls making registration mandatory for paper importers
  • Wide-ranging conference to be a highlight of CTL-BHP 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Talking railway tracks
  • Hungarian subsidiary takes charge of intermodal services
  • Unisys presents need for change and digitisation
  • Testing solar panels on trailers
  • Heyworld implements Champ solution
  • Corona likely to have a costly impact on Chinese ports
  • Flash Europe expands to Bulgaria
  • DVF welcomes new member Cargonexx
  • EU: CFR Marfa must now recover illegal aid
  • Turkish Cargo continues to buck the trend
  • Descartes acquires Peoplevox
  • Christos Spyrou joins Tiaca's board of directors
  • Guadeloupe holds a steady course in 2019
  • Pallet services forge ahead
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • LIS inaugurates new office building
  • KPI Bridge Oil acquires Ocean Connect
  • West P&I to acquire stake in Nordic Marine Insurance
  • Cargojet continues to rise

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • Coronavirus hitting labour-intensive electronics and auto sectors hardest
  • As coronavirus goes global, Maersk prepares for a major financial hit
  • Uber Freight brings facility rating system to its app in Europe
  • Indian airports ready to partner globally for 'first digital air freight corridor'
  • Joe Hete to retire from top job at ATSG, but will stay on as chairman
  • Supply chain radar: Flexport - the honeymoon is over
  • Cargologicair said to have suspended operations over EASA violation

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • Coast Guard offers new Subchapter M training options
    The U.S. Coast Guard's Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise has launched a new training hub that allows industry compliance officers or operators, Third Party Organization representatives, and Coast Guard marine inspectors
  • ClassNK unveils "Digital Grand Design 2030"
    In the maritime industry, digital technology promises to create new value by collecting and utilizing data on ship operations and cargo movements, and sharing it among different players. At the same time,
  • Norwegian in fleet-wide agreement for Nippon Paint antifoulings
    Nippon Paint Marine has signed a long-term supply contract with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian) to provide antifouling systems to 13 cruise ships operating under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and
  • Kongsberg books Mystic Cruises equipment contracts
    Kongsberg Maritime has won contracts worth approximately 300 MNOK (about $32 million) to equip three adventure cruise ships, with a fourth to follow. Built by WestSea Viana Shipyard in Portugal and destined
  • Coronavirus: Sea Japan 2020 postponed
    The organizers of Sea Japan 2020 say that they have decided that it is not possible to hold the exhibition as scheduled on March 11-13, 2020. This follows a request from the
  • Survey seeks operator feedback on IMO 2020 fuel problems
    The IMO 2020 global sulfur limit for marine fuel oil has now been in force since the start of the year. Shipowner organizations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO are calling on fleet-

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • Oil bottlenecks rise at US Gulf ports as pipeline capacity added
    Corpus Christi and Houston are in the spotlight as America tries to ramp up its shale oil exporting programme. The...
  • Hafnia says low-sulphur fuels help sustainability
    The company is expecting better market rates later in the year
  • SevenSeas fund buys first bulker
    Launched by two Greek managers in 2018, the Luxembourg-domiciled fund is stressing risk-mitigation and has appointed Seabury Maritime to help...
  • Chinese buyers cut April crude purchases as refinery runs collapse
    Chinese oil refineries are a key driver of global demand and the refinery cuts being witnessed imply the loss of...
  • American Club gains 10% on per-tonne pricing, at cost of losing tonnage
    'Although difficult business conditions prevail in both the shipping and insurance sectors, the American Club's recent experience has been highly...
  • Maersk credit facility linked to environmental performance
    New revolving credit facility will see Maersk pay lower rates if it meets or exceeds carbon reduction targets
  • From the News Desk: Has the shipping sector accepted new EU emissions rules are inevitable?
    Europe's four leading carriers have taken the bold step of agreeing to work in collaboration to help decarbonise the shipping...
  • Venture capital-backed Danelec focuses on IoT growth
    Hans Ottosen tells Lloyd's List why it was necessary to relinquish a majority stake in the company if the opportunities...
  • Soft demand continues for China's international freight
    Post-coronavirus 'cargo rush' risks creating a shortage in shipping capacity with the prospect of spikes in rates
  • Between the lines: Cargo owners feel impact of coronavirus
    The coronavirus outbreak and continued closure of various manufacturing entities has taken a significant bite out of container shipping demand...
  • Low LNG prices to benefit India's gas expansion
    India looks set to ramp up on LNG imports, having already awarded licences for city gas distribution projects covering 70%...
  • US opens trade talks with Kenya
    Trade talks with Kenya could mark new engagement with sub-Saharan Africa
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: February oil demand plunges on coronavirus | Rapid growth of US Gulf crude exports 'nearly over' |...
  • Polaris Shipping chief convicted over Stellar Daisy's fatal sinking
    Families of the victims made clear they though the the court had handed down a derisory punishment. They said they...
  • 'We need a smaller group of better capitalised clubs'
    The main obstacle to change in the P&I sector is the decision-making process within the International Group where every one...
  • Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles sign agreement to improve market share
    The new agreement between the two Southern California ports aims to reverse decline, a point underscored by the directors of...
  • DP World acquires key terminal in Canada
    Fraser Surrey Docks was founded in the early 1960s and has become the largest modern and multi-purpose terminal on the west coast of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • Ex-Wilhelmsen chair Wilhelm Wilhelmsen dead at 82
  • Southern California spot truck rates fall on declining LA-LB port demand
  • LA-LB expand cooperation to enhance productivity
  • UK would lose $32 billion in EU exports in no-deal Brexit: UN
  • Fraser Surrey Docks deal allows DP World to maximize Centerm
  • Coronavirus container impact to spread far beyond blank sailings
  • US port reefer trade slows as import growth declines
  • 3Gtms joins the parcel TMS fray with acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • Genco to sell 10 more handysizes as part of fleet renewal plan
  • Golar banks on low LNG prices to push Brazilian business
  • Klaveness says worst effects of coronavirus 'may be behind us'
  • Measuring shipping emissions from well-to-wake can drive development of renewables
  • Gulf of Aden threat rises as pirate skiffs close on Aurora tanker
  • Veteran shipbroker Knut Engebretsen dies at 89
  • Heidmar-Signal pools hit by second wave of defections
  • Tanker captain shot in the head in raid off Venezuela
  • Germans turn London into Little Hamburg at Borealis anniversary event
  • New Shipping strikes profitable VLCC deal
  • How environmental focus can give 'green' light for automation
  • Hafnia 'craftsmanship' sees profit rocket as tanker owner launches buyback
  • New lease of life for Chinese finance giant
  • Recycling recovery could falter amid coronavirus concerns
  • Reach Subsea 'not pleased' with loss in oversupplied sector
  • Bangladesh set to follow India in certification boom
  • Leigh Day to have its day at London High Court over demolition tragedy
  • KSS Line adds VLGC newbuilding to Hyundai Heavy orderbook as values rise
  • Euronav makes $8.3m profit from selling suezmax
  • 20 questions with Sam Ka, HHI's digital dreamer
  • Klaveness China newbuildings delayed due to coronavirus
  • Singapore's Pacific Radiance cuts losses in fourth quarter
  • Panamax boxship values still heavily discounted, despite improved market
  • Clarksons lifts veil on ambitions to digitalise shipbroking and trading

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • USDA expects sunny outcome for ag exports to China
    U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said most benefits of "Phase One" trade deal with China should be realized in 2020, despite commercial disruption from coronavirus.
  • All-cargo carriers eye surge in business as coronavirus pressures airline finances
    It's difficult to predict how travel and trade patterns will impact the global economy for the full year, but companies involved in trade and travel...
  • Commentary: Trade flow teeter-totter tilts again
    The trade war between the U.S. and China caused companies to adapt supply chains and the transportation of their products. Darren Prokop writes about those...
  • Senators urge trade sanctions for Russian election interference
    Democratic Senators Charles Schumer and Sharrod Brown say sanctions should target not only the responsible Russian government agencies and officials, but President Vladimir Putin.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
  • Chinese producers ramp up VLSFO sales for bonded bunkering after VAT rebate
    Pricing economics and further infrastructure boosts will be key to boost output further.
  • Bolivia's YPFB seeks 1.495 million barrels of high sulfur diesel
    Bolivia's YPFB wants to buy up to 237,727 cu m (1.495 million barrels) of diesel with maximum 0.5% sulfur, one cargo every 60 days, with one lot of gasoline blendstock of 172,000 cu m (1.082 million barrels).
  • Thailand's Prima Marine sees FSU demand rise on IMO 2020
    Thailand's Prima Marine Public Company Limited on Tuesday said that it has expanded its floating storage unit, or FSU, business to support demand for storage and blending of low sulfur fuel oil, reflecting the accelerated demand for cleaner fuels due to the International Maritime Organization's 2020 global low sulfur mandate.
  • USGC FOB crude exports markets under pressure on global supply glut, coronavirus fears: sources
    Prices for US crude cargoes for export are under pressure amid a well-supplied international market and an increasingly ominous outlook regarding the spread of Coronavirus, sources said this week.
  • Coronavirus a 'gut punch' for US offshore oil export terminals: Sentinel CEO
    The race to build oil-exporting terminals offshore Texas is hitting roadblocks amid the coronavirus outbreak as negotiations stall with potential customers in Asian markets.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil slide extends amid focus on coronavirus spread
    Oil futures settled down for a second day Tuesday as the continued spread of the coronavirus outside China weighed on demand outlooks and sent equity markets sharply lower.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FEATURE: Asia refiners set to trim output of low sulfur marine fuels as margins slump
    Asia will likely remain net short of low-sulfur fuels and need longer-term investment in refinery upgrades.
  • GP Global expands trading operations to the Americas
    Owen joins GP Global from Bomin Bunker Oil Corp.
  • Singapore delivered 0.5%S marine fuel slips to rare parity with Fujairah
    "Everyone is just lowering prices everyday. It's crazy," said a UAE-based bunker supplier.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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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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