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Container News web site
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  • Danaos adds fifth newbuild to Dalian series
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  • Malta replaces Greece as Europe's hotspot for ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil
    Malta has emerged as the top European destination for ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of Russian oil in the wake of the Greek navy's decision to deter such activities in the Laconian Gulf. Since May 1, citing military exercises, the Greek navy has put out of bounds an area in international waters southeast of the Peloponnese islands, ...
  • SHI signs exclusive supply deal with Equinor for floating wind project
    South Korean company Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed an exclusive supplier agreement with Norwegian energy giant Equinor for the construction of floating substructures for wind power facilities. Under the agreement, SHI will also be integrating towers and power turbines to the floating substructures. Equinor aims to secure the Firefly Offshore Wind Project which the ...
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    The International Maritime Organization has launched a new toolkit designed to help shipping respond better to ever-evolving insider threats. Insider threat refers to the risk that arises from a maritime employee carrying out or enabling a security incident, either through a lack of awareness, complacency or maliciousness. For terrorists and organised crime groups who are ...
  • Panama Canal inches back to normality
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has upped the maximum authorised draft allowed for vessels transiting the larger neopanamax locks by 30 cm to 14.94 m as it gets back to normal operations following more than a year of drought-linked difficulties. The canal increased daily transits to 35 slots on Monday with plans to get to ...
  • How to manage fuel and freight price risks
    Gus Majed, the CEO of the Paratus Group, addresses the risk management gap in the global bunker fuel and freight markets. The global bunker fuel market, consuming approximately 3.5m barrels per day, alongside the global freight market, with a staggering 900m dwt in dry and wet tonnage, plays a critical role in the world economy. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • Lloyd's-backed marine insurer issues Blue Card for LNG carrier making first call at US-sanctioned Russia project
    Maritime & Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Ltd, a New Zealand-based, Lichtenstein-headquartered marine insurer provided cover, according to the vessel's flag...
  • Maersk to 'balance the bet' with LNG backtrack on future fuels
    'There is a need for us to hedge some of the bets that we're making on technology and not taking...
  • Time to change the narrative on third-party shipmanagement, says Columbia's O'Neil
    As ship operations face growing complexities, the relationships between shipowners and management companies is becoming more sophisticated. As such, Columbia...
  • India ramps up crude imports from Russia in the wake of sanctions
    Aframax and suezmax vessels make up the majority of ships delivering Russian crude to India, with ships discharging in India...
  • IMO warns of shipping security threats from rogue staff
    The IMO has published guidance on reducing the risk of security threats by corrupt or disgruntled staff
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    Shipper frontloading and the emergence of an early peak season boost volumes tally, as liner sector achieves growth in the...
  • Japan Club brings down combined ratio in face of sliding yen
    Figures for outflux of tonnage now confirmed
  • Extended Red Sea disruption returns Maersk to profit and delays overcapacity-led downturn
    Maersk executives floated a possible return to slow steaming to offset higher fuel costs from rerouting around the Cape of...
  • China's Wison New Energies to build new yard in Jiangsu province
    As well as the new yard, the offshore marine company will also leverage its partner's manufacturing facility
  • Port of Virginia rail project expands capacity
    The $83m development is part of a wider $1.4bn Gateway Investment Plan being undertaken at the port in Norfolk, Virginia. This...
  • Panama Canal increases draught limit again
    The canal has been slowly easing restrictions on the draught limit of vessels that can transit its locks and is...
  • US imports smash past 2.5m teu
    Import volumes across the US in July surpassed both 2021 and 2022 levels for the first time this year, reaching...
  • Oregon shipbuilder Gunderson Marine & Iron airs leadership and ownership transition
    Dee Burch has acquired all shares in Gunderson Marine & Iron and has assumed the role of president. The Portland...
  • Maersk unveils massive newbuild programme amid fleet competition pressure
    Maersk confirms pivot to bio-LNG - a fuel type the carrier had previously dismissed - amid slower-than-expected green methanol production...
  • Daily Briefing
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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • US shippers resisting truckload rate hikes amid ongoing market softness
    Economic indicators and mid-year reports show contract truckload rates still trending downward, with a truckload recovery proving to be slow going.
  • Short-term US industrial real estate market clouded by uncertainty: JLL
    In a new report, industrial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle said fundamentals such as absorption of warehouse and distribution space, vacancy rates, deliveries of new properties and subleasing activity slowed in the second quarter.
  • Lag in higher contract rates to drive second-half profitability: Maersk CFO
    The carrier believes the ongoing disruption in the Red Sea is now "entrenched" and will not change for the rest of the year.
  • Maersk CEO says port strike along US East, Gulf coasts is 'highly unlikely'
    Vincent Clerc instead expects the ILA and maritime employers to extend the current deal while talks continue rather than shutting down terminals when the contract expires at the end of September.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk newcastlemax order spurs expansion at Jiangsu Hantong
    Chinese shipbuilder adding capacity as fresh deals flow in
  • Star Bulk Carriers doubles profits in first earnings since landing Eagle takeover
    Second-quarter earnings come in slightly below analyst forecasts
  • Genco Shipping sells off last 'small' capesize and pays 20th straight dividend
    New York-based bulker owner reports in-line earnings for second quarter
  • Costly double bulker grounding down to bad company advice, probe finds
    Operator's draught guidance was lacking when it came to highlighting safety factors and minimum under-keel clearances
  • Frontline tanker ships out first Utapate crude as Nigeria aims to boost exports
    Suezmax delivers new grade to Repsol as two more cargoes lined up
  • Maritime heads call on UK to make decarbonisation plan top priority
    'We don't want to be left behind,' says UK Chamber of Shipping
  • International Seaways earnings miss linked to aframax pool preparations for TMX cargoes
    New York owner's latest venture with Ultranav of Chile has required some advance work
  • 'Big blue' boosts green shift: Maersk closing in on orders for 50 to 60 new ships
    Around 25% of Maersk fleet will be equipped with dual fuel engines in five years
  • Gianluigi Aponte's MSC shopping for newbuildings at Chinese shipyard
    World's largest container line is adding to its fleet of new vessels
  • India finding cheap crude in Russia as new trading patterns solidify
    When rich countries shunned Russian crude, India saw an opportunity
  • GFI and Pilot launch plan for new small-scale LNG terminal in Mexico
    Companies team up on bunkering and transshipment hub project Salina Cruz LNG
  • George Economou payment plunges OceanPal to second-quarter loss
    'Other operating loss' declared by the company refers to a reimbursement paid to activist shareholder
  • Sinokor dives into Scorpio Group MR pool with tanker quartet
    South Korean owner finds a new home for vessels as they redeliver from charters with energy major
  • Is Christen Sveaas set to merge offshore ventures Viking Supply Ships and Sea1?
    Speculation rises around Sveaas companies following management deal
  • Glencore ditches plans to sell coal business as fossil fuels remain cash cow
    More steelmaking mergers and acquisitions could be looming
  • International Seaways posts earnings miss as it guides for lower spot rates
    New York owner saw TCE rates tumble year on year and weaken into current market
  • Methanol pioneer Maersk hedging its bets on green fuels, admits boss Vincent Clerc
    Danish giant has inked orders for 800,000 teu of dual-fuel tonnage this year
  • FertiStream hires new shipping man to build freight trading book
    Previous incumbent in the position left abruptly in April
  • Living like it's 2017: Dorian LPG explains why an $84m shares sale made sense
    Chief financial officer Ted Young opens up to TradeWinds on the move for fresh funds
  • Cosco Shipping orders asphalt and bitumen carriers worth $98m
    Shanghai-listed company projects it can recover the newbuildings investments within 12 years
  • Africa's largest mining and infrastructure project to generate demand for 170 capesize bulkers
    UK law firm has been advising government of Guinea on massive infrastructure deal
  • Living like it's 2017: Dorian LPG explains why an $84m shares sale sale made sense
    Chief financial officer Ted Young opens up to TradeWinds on the move for fresh funds
  • Gibsons brokers planning big fundraising drive to build 'school of hope' in Kenya
    UK shop committed to boosting future prospects in Nairobi slum
  • Navios Partners linked to second sale of product tanker in quick succession
    South Korean-built sister ship pair with similar histories are expected to emerge with Asian interests
  • Global stock shock: Five factors for shipping investors to digest
    US recession risk, interest rates, geopolitics and possible Chinese stimulus offer unclear demand outlook
  • Australia's Venice Energy seeks investor for LNG FSRU import terminal
    Developer says success of project will depend on the backing of a partner with skills, track record and financial strength
  • Ardmore has firepower to pull off opportunistic tanker buys, analysts say
    Irish owner's debt and breakeven levels are falling, Clarksons Securities notes
  • First cargo leaves Russian Arctic LNG 2 plant on shadow ship
    LNG carrier heads into Norwegian waters amid talk of AIS data manipulation
  • Management shake-up at Yang Ming sees veteran president and youngest chairman appointed
    Taiwanese liner promotes a veteran of 40 years, days after naming new chairman
  • Shipping braced for Israel-Lebanon flare-up as tankers skip tinderbox region
    BRS says just four tankers are in Lebanese waters as tensions escalate
  • Five factors for shipping investors to digest as global stock market fears troll under the bridge
    US recession risk, interest rates, geopolitics and possible Chinese stimulus offer unclear demand outlook
  • Stainless Tankers eyes profit boost with full fleet now in Womar pool
    Tufton-backed chemical tanker outfit rakes in $4.5m in profit in the second quarter
  • VLCC scrubber retrofits pay off despite narrowing of bunker price gap, Gibson says
    Big tankers can still gain a rate advantage of $5,000 per day, broker calculates
  • Panama Canal hikes maximum draught for third time in weeks
    Rainy season allows further traffic normalisation in key Central America waterway
  • Adnoc L&S stays hungry for growth after splashing over $5.8bn on expansion in first half
    Middle East shipowner says these investments are already paying off as it reports a 31% jump in net profit
  • VLCC scrubber retrofits pay off despite narrowing of bunker price gap, Gibsons says
    Big tankers can still gain a rate advantage of $5,000 per day, broker calculates
  • Panama Canal hikes maximum draft for third time in weeks
    Rainy season allows further traffic normalisation in key Central America waterway
  • Maersk quarterly profit halves amid rosier full-year outlook
    Profit decline was largely down to lower Ebit for the quarter
  • Crew of car carrier seized by Houthis struck down by malaria
    Philippines government says several crew members experiencing significant health issues
  • Nakilat grows its gas ship fleet to 114 vessels in 'milestone year'
    Company adds 40 LNG carriers and VLAC newbuildings in six months
  • Maersk quarterly profit halves amid optimistic outlook for the year
  • Australia's Venice Energy looks to secure investor for LNG FSRU import facility
    Developer says success of project will depend on the backing of a partner with skills, track record and financial strength
  • Nakilat proposes dividend after reporting $228m first-half profit
    Qatari gas shipping giant says newbuilding contracts placed during the period will boost its fleet to 114 ships
  • Profit down at tanker player FSL Trust as it continues to seek new direction
    Company says focus is on securing accretive investments as existing fleet winds down
  • Dubai's 'hot maritime hub' lures five-strong team from Watson Farley & Williams
    Top firm has disputes and finance personnel in the Gulf city

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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
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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