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April 4, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC Group reaches agreement with Bolloré Group for acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics
  • Pristine Logistics all set to acquire Sical Logistics
  • Long-term container ocean freight rates up almost 100% year-on-year: Analysis
  • Paradip Port achieves highest ever
  • Schedule reliability improves slightly in February 2022
  • The Greenback holds sway
  • Mumbai Port highlights Sagarmala projects
  • Settlement and 'follow' clause in Marine Insurance
  • Minister updates on impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on shipping
  • Leading B-School NITIE to reduce academia-industry gap in supply chain logistics
  • DGFT extends FTP till Sep. 30
  • India emerging as preferred sugar supplier
  • DPA Board confers on key issues
  • CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No. 10AB
  • Textile industry seeks duty free imports
  • National Maritime Heritage Complex to be built by TATA Projects

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bolloré and MSC clinch deal in Africa
  • US class I railway launches domestic service
  • Logistics guidance for sustainability ahead
  • Supporting B737 P2F conversions at Gatwick
  • Improving aerodynamics to save fuel
  • BDB elects new presidium
  • Repurchase of Gefco shares?
  • Thessaloniki prepares for ULCVs
  • Smiling faces in Hong Kong
  • Long HGVs expand European fleet
  • Aeroterm gets two warehouses near YUL
  • MSK Pharmalogistik finds new location
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swissport chooses Ilse De Loof
  • Brazilian terminal orders new equipment
  • Nearly 1,500 safest drivers join Circle of Honour
  • Australia to expand intermodal facilities
  • Alaska Air Cargo: two more 737 cargo freighters

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • CMA CGM poised to acquire Gefco before sanctions hobble operations
  • AirBridgeCargo fleet starts to break up as lessors demand their aircraft back
  • Container freight rates seem unfazed by global issues and remain above par
  • 'You Snooze While We Dooze' service set to hit the B2C 'sweet spot'
  • US Senate agrees reform to Shipping Act as more shipper complaints hit lines
  • Yara International orders 15 terminals for bunkering blue ammonia
  • Allcargo opts for asset-light growth strategy, selling non-core business
  • Yang Ming plans to order more 15,000 teu ships and some feeders
  • Unions accuse UK government of failing workers as P&O Ferries 'gets away with it'
  • M&A radar: Winning MSC balks at M'rsk & CMA CGM path with BAL deal
  • FedEx aims high as US authorities eye cargo drones more favourably

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Plan for Scandinavian ammonia bunkering network moves ahead
    Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International, which is one of the world's largest ammonia producers, is starting to make good on its commitment to make carbon-free ammonia fuel bunkering a reality. It has
  • Holland America cruise ship will be temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in Rotterdam
    Holland America Line's cruise ship Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and city of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in
  • Conrad optimistic after reporting profitable 2021
    Conrad Industries Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD), Morgan City, La., reports that net income for the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, was $6.5 million compared to net loss of $4.0 million in
  • Exam scam defendant faces additional charge
    A defendant in the ongoing exam scam case involving a test score-fixing scheme at the U.S. Coast Guard's Regional Exam Center (REC) New Orleans in Mandeville, La., faces an additional charge of
  • Ocean Shipping Reform Act passes Senate
    The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.,) and John Thune (R.-S.D.) has passed the Senate by a voice vote. The legislation aims to help fix supply
  • Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip
    The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 4 - 8. Four public meetings are scheduled aboard the M/V Mississippi in selected towns along
  • AWO applauds Tennessee General Assembly for passing Jones Act resolution
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) applauds the Tennessee General Assembly for passing SJR0954, a resolution that reinforces support for the Jones Act, the foundational law of American maritime requiring that any vessel
  • Caterpillar sees methanol as a key fuel for maritime decarbonization
    Caterpillar Marine is investing in methanol-fueled engine technologies. It says the commitment supports the development of decarbonization efforts in the marine industry by offering cost effective methanol-powered solutions without sacrificing the value

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • P&O Ferries: Backwash drags politicians under
    This was more spin than substance, designed to placate public and media outrage while doing little to address the root...
  • Largest-ever emergency oil reserve release to weigh on tanker market
    Two of the four US Strategic Petroleum Reserves sites have pipeline links to crude export terminals, but sales are likely to...
  • Panama Canal restructures tariffs in effort to simplify
    The Panama Canal Authority is looking to reduce the number of tariffs it offers. Under new proposals, vessels capacity will attract...
  • Clubs warn of contaminated HSFO from Singapore
    While suppliers of the tainted fuel were not identified, clubs have cited a cause for concern given an increase in...
  • Carriers need to strike a balance between 'greener' and 'bigger'
    In a world where geopolitical uncertainty is rising, trading patterns are shifting and incremental growth of shipping demand cannot be...
  • US shipping regulation reform one step closer
    US exporters hope changes to shipping regulation will reduce costs and increase capacity. But the changes are unlikely to have...
  • Carbon market measures could raise over $3trn, says World Bank
    A World Bank report found market-based measures to tax or cap shipping emissions could raise $1trn to $3.7trn by 2050...
  • Carriers set to ride out market volatility
    Economic and geo-political uncertainty risks lower demand. But any recovery of supply chains in unlikely before 2023
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Five key forecasts for shipping
    Lloyd's List's latest quarterly outlook for shipping examines the trends across all shipping sectors, so for this week's edition of...
  • Have we reached peak uncertainty?
    Lloyd's List's latest shipping health check remains largely unchanged from the last quarter, but the uncertainty that lies beyond requires...
  • Tankers: Russia to the rescue for 'putrid' market
    Crude, product and fuel oil seaborne trades are being recalibrated, as higher insurance costs and sanctions on Russia's oil and...
  • Yara to bunker green ammonia
    Yara International is to launch the world's first ammonia bunkering network in Scandinavia
  • P&O Ferries backlash leaves UK ports in legal limbo
    Port leaders are concerned that they could be sued by operators under the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act of 1847...
  • GoodBulk sees strong market for capesizes after record profit
    Trade 'tensions could also be a positive for dry bulk tonne miles in the longer term if they reshuffle trade...
  • LNG: Generational energy crisis ensnares fleet
    Disruption from the global pandemic, followed by geopolitical turmoil that imperils European energy security, is driving record volatility across all...
  • Cosco expects record first-quarter profits
    Chinese investment bank CICC says the results meet its expectations and estimates company profitability to remain strong for 2022
  • Daily Briefing
    Marine insurer drops Sovcomflot cover | Flag states should terminate Russian vessel certificates if sanctions block payout, IMO rules |...
  • P&O Ferries: Less than the sum of its (old) parts
    P&O Ferries was once a visionary leader in the English Channel and European shortsea trades but has lost out to...
  • China Merchants doubles down on LNG tanker order
    Chinese owner suggests some of its fresh tonnage on order may engage in short or medium-term contracts
  • Shipping investment sector facing a 'volatile backdrop'
    'Equity markets are down about 75% year on year,' says DNB Markets managing director James Cirenza. 'This has been a...
  • Keppel Corp's merger talks with Sembcorp Marine Singapore move forward
    Companies issue joint statement saying talks are continuing and they are committed to reaching a definitive agreement within weeks
  • MSC agrees $6.3bn deal to acquire Bollore Group's Africa logistics unit
    MSC said acquiring Bollore SE 'reaffirms the group's long-standing commitment to invest in Africa and to strengthen supply chains across the continent, and to connect...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • New fee to support zero-emission drayage fleet at LA-LB
  • PSA completes terminal deal to become Halifax's sole operator
  • China's chassis, container role 'entrenched' by government: FMC's Bentzel
  • US East Coast port congestion hindering trans-Atlantic trade
  • Maersk unit orders wind installation vessel for US projects

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Panamax and supramax bulker spot markets slump as demand takes a hit
  • Frontline and SFL axe two VLCC charters as ships exit Fredriksen's stead
  • How Gary Vogel's latest hedge changed the CMA commodore dinner
  • US to ready to process Jones Act waivers after release of oil reserve
  • Holland America ship chartered to house Ukrainian refugees
  • UK authorities launch criminal and civil probes into P&O firings
  • Cheniere strikes option to charter Flex LNG ship on term deal
  • Special report: Five fuels that will power the future of shipping
  • Dr Lynn Loo: Piloting shipping's move into alternative fuels
  • Lease financing: a cheaper way to tap wind power whose time is yet to come
  • Biden's era of 'freedom gas' promises to unshackle shipowners
  • All options are on the table as new Klaveness boss Ernst Meyer plots growth
  • Seafarers face life behind bars after major cocaine raid
  • Hyundai Glovis steps up car carrier fire prevention measures
  • Stolt-Nielsen profit prospect means tanker IPO trigger could be pulled this year
  • Yara ups green ante with order for world's first ammonia bunker stations
  • Insurer Beazley shakes up its underwriting team
  • Bring on the bio: LNG bunker buyers look to their decarbonisation pathways
  • LNG fuelling uptake rises, but sky-high gas prices deter use
  • Grindrod Shipping boss Martyn Wade steps down after 14 years
  • Newbuilding debut: Citic Financial Leasing splashes $315m on ultramax bulk carriers
  • Hope for VLCCs as slow-steaming thins out tonnage list
  • Confused by digital? Neutral tool is step towards shipping software comparison site
  • Eastern Pacific provides safe haven for Ukrainian employees caught up in war
  • Singapore offshore yard merger delayed until end of April
  • Singapore eyes 'Thames Barrier'-style technology to protect yards from rising sea levels

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • Can accordion-style folding containers unclog crowded ports, distribution centers?
    Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2022
  • US DOE seeks bids for next batch of SPR crude deliveries by April 12
    Refiners and oil traders looking to snag barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve have until April 12 to bid on 30 million barrels set for release from mid-May through June, the Department of Energy said in the first of several expected notices of sale.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices dip after IEA joins historic US SPR release
    Crude oil futures dipped April 1 after the International Energy Agency agreed to an unspecified release of crude oil from its member countries' stocks following a more notable decline March 31 when the White House announced a record-high release of 180 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • ExxonMobil forced to temporarily shut UK fuel depots over climate protests
    ExxonMobil has restored normal operations at "most" of its four UK fuel supply terminals affected by environmental protests earlier April 1 and expects to reopen all the deports shortly after police intervention, the company said April 1.
  • CLEAN TANKER QUARTERLY: Russia to dominate market outlook moving forward
    In an unprecedented quarter in which the Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a tumultuous change in market dynamics, a divide quickly materialized to cloud the market.
  • Bunker markets avoid Russia as supply tightens across Black Sea: expert
    Buyers and suppliers have turned cautious following increased financial sanctions against Russia, and it has become increasingly difficult to get credit to buy Russian-origin cargoes.
  • ExxonMobil suspends deliveries from four UK fuel depots due to protests
    Exxon said "small protests" were currently underway outside its Hythe, Birmingham, Purfleet and West London fuel terminals adding that its other fuel terminal at Avonmouth was not affected.
  • S&P Global discontinues average bunker cost assessments for three container routes April 1
    The discontinuation, which will affect the fronthaul and backhaul legs on the three routes, is part of a streamlining of S&P Global data sets.
  • European VGO loadings stable on week as Russian exports linger in the doldrums
    Loadings of Russian-origin VGO continued to be hampered by the decisions of most European buyers to shun Russian oil products, cutting their proportion of total cargoes.
  • Russian crude transfer between tankers blocked by activists off Denmark, says Greenpeace
    Greenpeace UK identified at least 299 vessels carrying Russian oil and gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, the organization said in a statement March 31.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Sapref commences staggered shutdown of units
    The pause on Sapref's operations comes as South Africa's Engen refinery previously said it will be proceeding with the conversion of its Durban refinery into a terminal.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices fall as weaker crude outweighs supply limitations
    *Singapore braces for less HSFO from Middle East *Lack of Russian product at European ports *Volatility, tight MGO on US East Coast
  • REFINERY NEWS: New Zealand's Refinings NZ starts terminal operations at Marsden Point
    New Zealand's sole refinery Marsden Point was expected to convert operations to an import-only fuel terminal Channel Infrastructure from April 1, 2022.
  • European March fuel oil swaps trade volumes in MOC plummet to 115,000 mt
    The fuel oil market complex in March remains well supported by supply tightness, especially in the low sulfur market.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall 10.83% on week to 873,000 mt: Insights Global
    The is the fifth week in a row that has seen stocks drop.
  • FEATURE: Excess fuel oil weighing on Russian refinery runs
    Russian refineries have been carrying out large-scale upgrades in recent years aimed primarily at reducing fuel oil output in favor of higher yields of lighter products.
  • Japan's IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q1 settles at Yen 84,300/kl
    The settled quarterly price, widely used by bunker fuel suppliers and shipowners in Japan's domestic market, is decided by representatives of fuel oil suppliers and shipping companies in quarterly discussions, with companies taking turns each quarter in handling the discussions.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residual fuel stocks drop to 20.1 million barrels, hit three-month lows
    Singapore's fuel oil exports surged to 611,100 mt in the week ended March 30, up from 254,640 mt in the previous week, the data showed.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO premium hits over 2-year high on tight supply, specification issues
    High sulfur cargo inflow is going to be lower especially from the Middle East since US refiners are taking cargoes there as an alternative to Russian fuel oil cargoes, market sources said.
  • South Korea-delivered marine fuel 0.5%S premium climbs to over 10-month high
    Local refineries have undergone scheduled springtime maintenance since late March, which is only expected to end around mid-April. This has steadily reduced domestic LSFO bunker inventories, according to industry sources.

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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
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
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
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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