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July 15, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • Dry bulk shipping going strong
  • Normalised demand, not regulation, will solve supply chain delays: WSC
  • Scheme to provide subsidy to Indian shipping companies in global tenders approved
  • Coal imports up in May
  • Antwerp Port handles more cargo in H1
  • Chennai Port defers Scale of Rates hike
  • Road construction sees 60 pc surge in first two months of FY22
  • Comprehensive Stakeholder Consultation regarding specified Notifications and exemption entries
  • Lift & Shift India handles heaviest reactor - 2,300 MT

International Transport Journalweb site
  • East Africa as a model

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • South China box trades could see vessel schedule changes, post-Yantian crisis?
  • Fires and safety measures bring delays and congestion at Vancouver port
  • FAA extends exemption to allow passenger-freighters until year-end
  • EU unveils Fit For 55 measures for aviation and 'climate free-riding' shipping
  • Charter market is 'eating itself' as box ships attract 'crazy' daily hire rates
  • Forwarder fury as ocean carriers threaten premium UK haulage surcharges
  • Evergreen spending spree on new containers continues with 6k reefer order
  • FreightTech radar: project44 - on a funding roll, ticks all (M&A) boxes
  • Snapshot: DSV Panalpina - another day, another record. Swansong?
  • On the wires: Can electronic bills of lading transform global trade?

Marine Logweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • ABS classes a floating wind farm
    WindFloat Atlantic, 20 kilometers off the coast of Viana do Castello, Portugal, has become the world's first offshore wind farm to be in class with a classification society, after its three 8.4
  • Cruise line asks court to overturn Florida "vaccine passport" ban
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCHL) is pushing back on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' policy banning cruise lines (and other businesses) from requiring proofs of vaccination from customers. Yesterday, the cruise company filed
  • Wärtsilä reports encouraging results with zero carbon fuels
    Full-scale engine tests running on ammonia and hydrogen as fuels have recently been carried out in Wärtsilä's engine laboratory in Vaasa, Finland. The tests are being performed to assess the optimum engine
  • Report slams Surface Navy culture, leadership
    A report commissioned by four members of Congress in the wake of several high-profile Navy losses of lives and warships makes disturbing reading. Entitled "A Report on the Fighting Culture of the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • EU proposes tax on all shipping emissions and to limit polluting fuels
    The European Commission has unveiled its plan to tax almost 70% of emissions from voyages to the European Economic Area...
  • Maritime's absence from UK decarbonisation plan criticised by trade body
    The UK government announces plans to decarbonise its transport industry, but with scant mention of maritime and international shipping beyond...
  • Danaos agrees $260m deal for six widebeam containerships
    All the vessels were built in 2014-2015 and are currently on charter to Maersk and Ocean Network Express with an...
  • South Africa supply chains seize up amid civil unrest
    A number of terminals are partially or fully closed. Carriers have warned that supply chains will be disrupted
  • The British P&I club writing hull and machinery
    'We're very clear of our objective, it's to make a return for the mutual membership. We're not here to sustain...
  • Seafaring in 2050 will be a nightmare, unless...
    Forecasting the role of the seafarer in 2050 follows similar predictions for the evolution of world trade and the development...
  • ONE withdraws boxship from service after grounding
    Ocean Network Express' MOL Charisma has been taken out of service for repairs in Vung Tau after running aground on...
  • Most bulk carriers won't comply with EEXI rules, says Houlder
    A study carried out by the design and engineering consultancy found that 68% of the bulk carrier fleet will need...
  • Companies remain confused over UK's freeport plans
    Most firms still do not have a full understanding of how UK freeports will operate and be governed, several months...
  • Cyprus emerges as sanctions workaround for Venezuela oil shipments
    Owners have found corporate workarounds to keep crude flowing even as the Greek Union of Shipowners discourages its members from...
  • Boxship orderbook ratio could reach 25%
    A year ago, capacity on order was under 10% of the existing fleet. That has now doubled and new orders...
  • Ship recycling rates near record levels
    Demolition prices have doubled in the past year and are up 25% as compared with April this year. The supply...
  • Greek shipping tribute to Dalex Shipping founder George Dalacouras
    'George Dalacouras will be sorely missed by the Propeller Club family and throughout the Greek shipping community' - the Propeller...
  • KSOE wins orders for four LNG carriers
    Deals have pushed the South Korean builder's new orders so far this year to $14.8bn, almost hitting its annual target...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Largest stock draw 'in a decade' dampens tanker rates outlook | Coal trades at risk from short-term disruptions...
  • Chinese port majors team up through cross-holding agreement
    China is aiming to further consolidate its domestic port sector and to establish 'world-class port clusters'
  • East coast ports continue to see record throughput
    'Our port continued to break cargo activity records in May when we saw an increase in total volume of more...
  • Shipping counts the cost of handling stowaways
    With stowaways costing as much as $300,000 to disembark, getting seafarers invested in ship security is needed to help prevent...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • LA port metrics slipping ahead of 'super strong' peak: Seroka
  • Record number of new US trucking firms on the books, but not new capacity
  • Wallenius Lines inks deal for vehicle carrier newbuilds
  • EC brings international ocean routes into emissions system
  • Perspective needed in scrutiny of carrier alliances
  • Electronic payment vendors target global logistics inefficiencies

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • Secondhand acquisitions push Jefferies to boost Danaos outlook
  • Political unrest hits two South African ports as protests turn violent
  • Action picking up on new US LNG supply as market tightness looms, Poten says
  • Europe's carbon plan for shipping reveals rift between European and other shipowners
  • Seanergy sells and leases back two capesize bulkers and fixes another on period contract
  • Brussels pulls owners - and likely charterers - into new carbon trading rules
  • Danaos expands fleet with $260m buy of boxship sextet
  • Philly Shipyard's revenue jumps with government contracts
  • LNG shipping market could rebalance in 2022 after 'bubbly' first half
  • Tor Olav Troim's Himalaya Shipping raises $30m to fund LNG newcastlemaxes
  • Fred Olsen expects cruise profit to bounce back beyond pre-Covid levels
  • 'Full of rhetoric': Maritime UK says shipping overlooked in government's net-zero plan
  • Owners and charterers: bulker rates may be strong but it's no supercycle yet
  • Lomar Shipping snaps up Hapag-Lloyd containership quintet
  • Biden warning casts shadow on box party rocking to its own tune
  • Term charterers secure eco suezmax tankers at bargain rates
  • Wartsila says engine running on ammonia blend to be available this year
  • Shell ups LNG newbuilding tally to 24 as three owners ink options
  • Tanker tonne-mile figures tipped to improve after 8% fall in 2020
  • Ocean Yield's Solbakken questions leverage levels as ship prices soar
  • Jan De Nul to debut world's biggest jack-up at Dogger Bank
  • Brave Maritime orders fifth LPG newbuilding at Hyundai Mipo
  • Genting cancels cruise from Singapore after passenger tests positive for Covid-19
  • K Line VLGC '100% at fault' for 2019 Houston Ship Canal collision, says judge

American Shipperweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • Los Angeles port braces for Yantian catch-up, peak season combo
    Wave of cargo delayed by COVID outbreak in Yantian, China, is starting to hit California's already strained terminals.
  • FAA gives passenger airlines 6-month extension for cabin cargo
    The FAA is giving airlines until the end of the year to run passenger freighters with cargo on seats and other parts of the cabin...
  • South Carolina Ports Authority boasts record 2021 fiscal year
    Fiscal year 2021 was not only a banner year for South Carolina Ports but also a roller coaster one as volume lows in July 2020...
  • Port of Vancouver congestion mounts despite resumed rail service
    With 39 ships at anchor, the Port of Vancouver is continuing to feel the strain as CP and CN resume service in a fire-afflicted region...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 14, 2021
  • INDIA DATA: June fuel oil consumption rises 13% on month as local lockdowns lift
    India's domestic fuel oil consumption rose 13.4% month on month to 533,000 mt in June, latest Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell data showed, even as refiners reduced operating rates amid weaker margins for refined products.
  • ATLANTIC SUPRAMAX QUARTERLY: Historic bull run sets tone for remainder of year
    Atlantic Supramaxes have continued their upward ascent in the second quarter, following on from an auspicious start to 2021 with an atypically strong Q1, with almost all major trading routes in the Atlantic achieving record highs.
  • FEATURE: Iran's summer of power cuts could be worst yet with new capacity on hold
    Iran, despite being OPEC's fourth-biggest crude oil producer, faces an unprecedented summer of electricity cuts as power plant disruptions and a lack of investment in new capacity leave output far below demand.
  • US DATA: EIA says total US diesel demand weakens to six-month low as stocks build
    Total US ultra low sulfur diesel stocks saw a build for the second consecutive week, reaching a 13-week high as demand fell to a six-month low.
  • Limetree Bay refinery files for bankruptcy ahead of DOJ environmental complaint
    Limetree Bay filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court of Southern Texas, as it looks to evaluate options for its 176,400 b/d St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, refinery, including its sale, the company said in a statement.
  • EC to tighten carbon market supply by 4.2%/year under 'Fit for 55' legislation
    The annual carbon caps under the EU Emissions Trading System will tighten supply of carbon allowances by 4.2% per year out to 2030, according to draft legislation unveiled by the European Commission July 14.
  • S Africa's largest refinery Sapref declares force majeure on civil unrest: sources
    South Africa's largest refinery Sapref has shut down due to social unrest caused by the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma, pushing the refiner to declare majeure on the supply of all oil products, sources close to the matter said on July 14.
  • EC unveils broad roadmap for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030
    The European Commission on July 14 unveiled one of its most ambitious packages of legislative proposals ever, publishing plans for new legislation across numerous sectors designed to achieve its target of a 55% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude, products prices plunge on US demand weakness, potential OPEC+ deal
    Crude oil and refined products prices plunged July 14 on a confluence of factors including reports of weakening demand in the US and China, a likely end of the OPEC+ stalemate with the United Arab Emirates, and the overarching fear of increasing COVID-19 cases in much of the world from the fast-spreading delta variant.
  • New Fortress begins commercial operations at LNG receiving terminal in Mexico
    New Fortress Energy, a growing player in supplying LNG to power plants and industrial customers in the Caribbean and Latin America, has begun commercial operations at a receiving terminal on Mexico's Pacific Coast, the company said July 14.
  • US refined products stocks jump on falling demand as prices plunge
    US gasoline and distillate stocks rose in the week ended July 9 despite an unexpected dip in refinery utilization as implied demand plunged following the Fourth of July holiday break, US Energy Information Administration data showed July 14.
  • Panama Canal Authority extends east lane maintenance through July 17
    The Panama Canal Authority has extended for the second time ongoing maintenance on the waterway's east lane at the Gatun Locks through July 17, pushing the maintenance window seven days past the original July 4-10 expected outage.
  • EU proposes curbs on shipping fuel emissions, minimum tax rate on marine fuels
    The European Commission proposed July 14 limits to greenhouse gas content of energy used by ships, a minimum taxation rate for marine fuels, and the inclusion of shipping emissions in the EU's emissions trading scheme for the first time under a raft of measures to decarbonize the region's transport sector.
  • Australia Origin Energy looks for bigger role in renewable hydrogen
    These projects are still in the early stages - feasibility stage or pre-FEED (front-end engineering design), the company spokesperson added.
  • Northwest European 50 ppm barge differential drops to three-month low
    The 50 ppm FOB ARA barge market was assessed at a $5.75/mt discount to the ICE LSGO front-month futures contract July 13, unchanged from the previous day and the largest discount since April 7.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rebound as fuel oil, gasoil exports slow
    Oil product stockpiles at the UAE Port of Fujairah rebounded to a two-week high after a slowdown in exports of fuel oil and gasoil.
  • Maritime industry seeks more clarity on enforcement of 0.5% sulfur limit
    The document seeks clarity on a number of issues including on what basis authorities can determine non-compliance with MARPOL sulfur limit.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude stays stable amid mixed outlook, strong dollar weighs
    "Oil markets are likely to remain volatile until there is clarity on OPEC+ production policy," the IEA said.
  • Middle East-Japan VLGC rates fall to 4-month low, but recovery expected
    On July 13, the Middle East-Japan freight was valued at $33/mt, with some room for declines, shipping sources said.
  • China's CNCEC to build refinery, petrochemical project in Iraq: oil ministry
    The 300,000 b/d refinery will be built at the port of Fao on the Gulf.

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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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