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March 16, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan expands fleet with takeover of GCI in US$450m deal
  • Insurers face multi-million-dollar claims from Maersk ship fire
  • EU and Japan unite to seek exemption from US steel, aluminium tariffs
  • Maersk's APMT starts truck bookings to cut Mumbai turn times
  • DP World productivity tops all at Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
  • Antwerp and Port of Dakar plan major hub role for West Africa
  • Geodis opens online bookings and quotations platform for air and ocean freight
  • Beam Bros Trucking is fined US$1.02 million for overcharging US Postal Service
  • Brussels Airport plans to spend US$123m on cargo facilities
  • Geodis inks new contract with Biosystems to cover more destinations
  • E-commerce to drive Asian perishable market, says Panalpina

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • Gold Star Line to expand services into Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa
  • Haldia-Varanasi waterway project to be completed by Dec. 2022
  • IACS Chairman highlights its transformation initiatives
  • Shipping projected to see a significant digital leap
  • Indian tea exports touch record high in 36 years
  • APM Terminals enhancing its strategic vision
  • DP World registers strong financial results for 2017
  • VOC Port commissions mobile, electrically-operated hoppers
  • Cabinet approves double taxation avoidance agreement between India & Iran
  • Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards to see a convergence of the fraternity in Gandhidham tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Heading for an IPO?
  • Construction of parcel centre south of Berlin
  • Scheuer - federal minister for transport
  • More capacity at OeBB Wolfurt terminal
  • Unilode extends ABC contract, accelerates digitisation
  • Port of Turku recuperates in 2017
  • Online marketing for Kizad logistics city
  • Wider range of personnel services from WCL
  • New car carrier generation down the slipway
  • Green light for Amber train in the Baltics
  • Time Matters: transatlantic expansion on American's wings
  • Stef: star-studded performance in 2017
  • Californian ports feeling the beat
  • Facelift for Belgrade-Zagreb railway line?
  • Turkish picks engine provider, lands in Samarkand
  • Trains to haul 2 million t of ore in Sweden

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • Jail sentence for former Beluga boss Stolberg
  • ICS flag state performance remains static
  • Investor exodus from chemical carriers to drive consolidation
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to separate shipping and logistics divisions
  • Ship Finance buys 15 container ships as markets firm
  • Ningbo Marine clinches restructuring deal with its controlling shareholder
  • Bourbon to seek fresh debt talks with lenders after EUR576.3 million net loss
  • DSME achieves LNG carrier hat-trick
  • US feeling labour pressure on ship automation
  • SM Line renews plea to work with HMM

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • 'We need more data-sharing and visibility in e-commerce air freight supply chains'
  • Artificial intelligence and big data can take global freight into a new era
  • Seaspan buys shipbuilding vehicle GCI for bargain price and boosts its fleet
  • DHL gears up for new Formula1 season and expands services with DOT takeover
  • Can China 'firefighter' Wang Qishan break the trade deadlock with US?
  • As juries hold 3PLs responsible for carrier actions, broader insurance a necessity

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • CBO: Cost of building 355 ship Navy would top $100 billion a year
  • Azam Marine orders world's first ferry with Cummins QSK95 propulsion
  • Gulf Craft to launch 600-passenger ferry Seastreak Commodore
  • Seatrade fined for export of ships for scrapping in substandard yards
  • Statoil to change its name to Equinor
  • Sanmar orders 42 Rolls-Royce thrusters in multi-year supply agreement
  • Awash in red ink, Bourbon says it's an ongoing concern

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • Maersk changes stowage plans after deadly blaze
    The Danish line will not allow dangerous cargo to be stowed close to the accommodation block or engine casing and...
  • Teekay Tankers to consider distillates for low-sulphur rules
    Low-sulphur distillates will be easily available in the coming years but the question now is about pricing, operations head says
  • Hunt for successor starts as Sir Alan Massey confirms retirement from MCA by end of 2018
    Update: The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency will start the search for a new chief executive to succeed Sir Alan...
  • Six weak months ahead for product tankers, MSI predicts
    London-based consultancy sees lacklustre US and Middle Eastern products exports but says Russia could be a bright spot
  • Pyxis improves in fourth quarter
    Product tanker owner posts smaller loss and eyes acquiring more MR2s as market picks up later this year
  • Seatrade scrapping verdict is a 'wake up call' to shipowners
    Shipowners can no longer afford to take a nonchalant approach to European ship recycling regulations, after a Dutch court handed...
  • Busan to open maritime arbitration centre
    The Asia Pacific Maritime Arbitration Centre will open on March 29
  • Send for an apprentice
    There are huge numbers of marine industry careers that ought to be started as a part of an apprenticeship process
  • Sabrina Chao urges shipping industry to think big on China
    China and Asia will continue to be the engine room of world trade for years to come, says Wah Kwong...
  • DSME wins $365.4m order to build two LNG carriers
    Orders so far this year are now valued above $1.5bn for the company, which has been loss-making amid falling revenue.
  • Italian banks ditch zombie shipping debt
    Unicredit and Intesa actively selling to US and Far East funds, say sources
  • Gener8 Maritime posts loss amid lower charter rates
    The fourth quarter loss for tanker operator, which has agreed to merge with Euronav, brings the full year loss to...
  • Ecsa and WSC push EU to unify port reporting
    European Commission is expected to publish a proposal on an EU-wide set of reporting procedures in early May
  • APL and K+N join the blockchain bandwagon
    Consortium that also includes AB InBev and Accenture has tested a solution that reduces data entry requirements on cargo movements...
  • Pyxis, Gener8 report fourth-quarter losses: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Pyxis, Gener8, TEN, Overseas Shipholding Group

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • US shippers shift warehouses, distribution centers closer to ports
  • Roadrunner beefs-up logistic unit as shippers seek capacity
  • Truck congestion shows no sign of lessening at JNPT
  • SM Line's appeal for HMM cooperation rebuffed again
  • Strong global trade, GDP growth seen ahead absent trade war
  • Consortium puts new blockchain solution to the test
  • Amid fluidity woes, Canada to review port efficiencies
  • Analysis: Tech-driven industry 4.0 challenging forwarders
  • Data sharing, visibility at the heart of air cargo modernization

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • Ship Finance and Seaspan pounce to seal fleet deals
  • Greece's Primerose behind Noble bulker deal
  • Veteran Slorer leaves Morgan Stanley
  • US Chapter 11 process is creating mean and lean shipowners
  • Harvey Gulf uses Chapter 11 to slash debt by 70%
    Shane Guidry says wiping out $1bn in debt will put Harvey Gulf ahead of the offshore pack in the US Gulf of Mexico
  • Compromise in sight on tax threat to Norway mutuals
    Dispute that led to warning that marine mutuals might relocate may be over
  • How long will the post-Chinese New Year box rates slump last?
    Key to keeping rates from lagging behind 2017 levels could depend on how liner operators manage the supply-side impact of containership deliveries this year
  • MC-Seamax rides strong boxship recovery as rates keep climbing
  • PIL moves into resurgent trade to South America
    A stand-alone service initiated by the Singapore player is indicative of a swift recovery on Sino-South America routes
  • Demand lifts asset values of feederships
  • Demo yards challenge owners: when will you act responsibly?
    In the absence of rules with teeth, shipowners are likely to face growing pressure from banks and investors to clean up their shipbreaking practices
  • Yamal Trade set for shift to Singapore
  • Minerva Marine eyes up gas carrier berths
  • EGAS poised to call time on Hoegh FSRU as Egyptians slash imports
    Shipowner already working to reassign some units after project delays
  • Sinokor snaps up pair of BP LNG steam carriers
    The first vessel reactivated by the shipowner prepares to return to trading market
  • Battle lines drawn for second CMA CGM LNG bunker vessel
  • LNG unit lines up for first cargo from Hilli Episeyo
  • SSY tackles triathlon challenge for charity
  • OSVs' key market suffers minor hit with loss of just two rigs
  • 'Nervousness' on seismic ship supply may help contract rates
    CGG has cut $2bn in debt through restructuring, is seeing its numbers climb again and thinks clients may possibly fear a tighter vessel supply
  • Doubts cast over rise in Hong Kong Convention certificates
  • Europe queries quality of Indian yard improvements
    Major deficiencies found in some shipbreakers' applications for approval under the European Union's Ship Recycling Regulation

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • E2open ups ante in pursuit of Amber Road
    The supply chain software provider E2open on Thursday publicly chastised the global trade management solutions company Amber Road for wavin...
  • DP World reports prosperous 2017
    DP World, one of the largest container terminal operators in the world, reported higher throughput, revenues and profits in 2017 when compa...
  • AB InBev, APL, and K+N partner on blockchain trial
    A consortium of Anheuser-Busch InBev, Accenture, the shipping line APL, the global 3PL Kuehne + Nagel and an unnamed European customs organ...
  • Seaspan's fleet size soars nearly 30% from GCI acquisition
    Hong Kong-based containership lessor Seaspan had acquired the 89 percent of Greater China Intermodal Investments (GCI) it did not already o...
  • GAO says ACE 'key functions' in use, despite some issues
    Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) filers report issues with the system including limits on messaging and file size that can make it di...
  • Cabinet officials set to testify next week in House trade hearings
    The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday announced two trade hearings next week, one to hear testimony from U.S. Trade Representativ...
  • Concerns raised about Coast Guard, MarAd budgets
    Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., chairman of the U.S. House of Representative's Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, said ...
  • OECD raises global outlook, warns against 'trade tensions'
    A broad-based global economic expansion is expected to accelerate this year and next, but risks remain in the form of rising trade tensions...
  • Executive Moves: 300cubits and Cargojet
    Container shipping crypto-token startup 300cubits has added three new members to its advisory board: Charles G. Wellins, president and chie...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2018
  • Argentina eyes increasing gas exports to Chile as production rises
    Argentina plans to increase natural gas exports to Chile, helping to encourage production growth in the giant Vaca Muerta shale play, while importing supplies from that country to meet peak demand, Energy Minister Juan Jose Aranguren said Thursday.
  • US steel tariffs set to buffet Atlantic Supramax market

    The implementation of a 25% steel import tariff by US President Donald Trump under section 232 has left participants in the Atlantic Supramax market scrambling to determine its impact on freight, as steel and steel scrap flows play a crucial role in underpinning rates in the Atlantic.
  • Bearish term structure looms over stable oil complex
    Oil futures inched higher Thursday, though NYMEX crude's term structure remained in contango at the front-end of the curve for the third straight day after having flipped from backwardation.
  • No adverse financial effects seen from Stolt Commitment collision: Stolt-Nielsen
    Losses, repairs and legal costs will be covered by insurance.
  • IEA raises global oil demand estimate as supply surges on US growth
    But sees supply deficit in Q2,2018.
  • Loading operations resumed at Libya's Zawiya terminal
    The one-day strike by workers had no impact on upstream production.

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On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in major ports for emergencies at sea
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
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
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
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
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
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
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Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
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
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
Board of Directors Renewed. Paolo Salvaro Remains General Secretary
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
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
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
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
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
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.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
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
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
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.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
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
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