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BRIEFS
July 17, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming enters into charter agreements for 10 newbuilds
  • Maersk to hike North America-Far East rate US$80/TEU, $100/FEU
  • 2M to drop an Asia-Europe loop as rates sink and capacity rises
  • Global spending on newbuilds tops US$10 billion in first half of 2018
  • Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz if Iranian boycott bites
  • Contship Italia doubles Milan-Zurich intermodal rail services
  • ICTSI declared preferred bidder to run container terminal in Sudan
  • BIFA luke warm on May's Brexit white paper, calls it 'untested'
  • ICTSI upgrades Manila box shop with Navis terminal software
  • New US demands now advance air cargo screening mandatory
  • Vienna Airport posts 2.7pc more cargo in June, passengers up 7.9pc
  • Air cargo forward price curves help to manage to volatile rates
  • List of freighter transactions from mid-June through mid-July

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • APL adds port calls to West Asia Express service
  • Authorities constantly monitoring salvage efforts of SSL Kolkata
  • Cargo Tracking Note system effective in Ghana
  • Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding announces readiness of its first set of labs in Visakhapatnam
  • Container equipment rental rates remain weak despite rise in box prices, says report
  • Container volume at Antwerp port continues to rise
  • Côte d'Ivoire implements Verification of Conformity Program for all imports
  • MOL pledges support for communities devastated by heavy rain in western Japan
  • SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates flat
  • Spice export in last fiscal notches 8 pc increase y-o-y
  • New vehicles can now be imported through Visakhapatnam Port
  • Revised instructions for stuffing and sealing of refrigerated containers
  • Bhavani Group diversifies into new business vertical
  • FIEO President lauds June exports growth but expresses concern on rising trade deficit
  • IFFCO launches "IFFCO iMandi App" aimed at rural digital revolution
  • India becomes Vice-Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organization

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • Bumpy ride for Indonesia's maritime highway
  • JR Shipping feeder fleet seized by debt investor
  • Crew training vital for safe sailing of LNG-fuelled ships
  • Shipbuilder Sungdong to lose two-thirds of workers
  • Ten missing after cargo ship and chemical tanker collide off Shanghai
  • Singapore revokes another bunker craft operator licence
  • HMM may choose scrubbers for newbuildings
  • Heung-A Shipping offloads more ships

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • Customers search for capacity with the future of cargo at Etihad in the air
  • Boeing's 777 the freighter of choice as orders are unveiled at Farnborough
  • Threat to container charter market as carriers drift towards heavy losses
  • Antonov reaps the benefits of US routes as revenue and growth soar
  • Susanne Oud joins BIFA board of directors
  • Maersk Line diverts two services to Liverpool from delay-hit Felixstowe

Marine Logweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • Lockheed Martin gets $450.7 million in FMS funding for MMSC
  • Van Oord to buy Vroon offshore wind installation subsidiary
  • Dakota Creek wins Navy tug contract worth potential $84.5 million
  • Bisso Offshore orders two tugs at Eastern Shipbuilding
  • Tidewater and GulfMark Offshore to combine
  • CVN 78 returns to Newport News Shipbuilding for yearlong PSA/SRA

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • South Korean shipbuilders want plate prices put on hold
    Rising raw material costs pushing up steel plate prices, Korean steelmaker says
  • Vale on track to meet iron ore output target
    Capesize market had called for a boost to iron ore volumes from Brazil in the second half in order to...
  • Tidewater agrees $1.25bn merger with GulfMark
    The combined company will have the industry's largest fleet and the broadest global operating footprint in the OSV sector
  • Djibouti defends legality of trade zone after DP World threat
    Djibouti launched the first phase of its $3.5bn Chinese-built International Free Trade Zone last week
  • Vroon plans further disposal after restructuring
    Move follows transfer of 30 feeders
  • EU and China pledge environmental co-operation in the IMO
    The two sides proclaim closer ties in the IMO and the deployment of "domestic measures"
  • IMO warned on safety concerns linked to sulphur limit
    Greek shipowners say new rules on switching fuel must not endanger ships and crews
  • 'Crisis-proof' feedership platform reports $94m wipeout
    Development testimony to ongoing difficulties of Dutch KG system equivalent
  • VLGC earnings at highest level since early 2016
    TCE of VLGCs have risen above $21,000 per day with further upside in the US Gulf expected
  • Star Bulk starts trading on Oslo exchange
    US-listed dry bulk owner Star Bulk has met all Oslo exchange listing requirements
  • Wanted: freelance writers
    Writers with proven experience in shipping, logistics or world trade sought for world's longest continuously running maritime publication
  • Capesize set for splurge in the second half of the year
    Using July 2018 rates as a base, capesize spot rates could touch $45,000 per day at their seasonal peak, Arctic...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ocean Yield to maintain rapid pace of expansion | The power of externalities | The Lloyd's List Podcast | Technological...
  • Dorian founding shareholder Seacor backs BW merger offer
    UPDATE: BW LPG plans to nominate three independent directors to Dorian's board in the coming election

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • US shippers seek capacity with JB Hunt intermodal, dedicated truck
  • Electronic lock rule sparks Chittagong shipper, political protests
  • Shipper interest in Mediterranean rises on North Europe routing delays
  • JNPT pushes for uniform rail and road free storage times
  • JOC Chassis Explainer: Shipping industry seeks solutions
  • Deadly container ship fires finally spurring carrier action

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • US Coast Guard begins hearing on ATB blast
    Safety hearing will investigate circumstances surrounding the explosion off the Texas Coast.
  • Genco's equity raise receives praise
    Analyst calls $116m haul the "first successful, large equity raise" in years after Eagle Bulk raises $185m in 2017.
  • Vale's growth set to fillip capesize rates
    Brazilian mining giant records impressive Q2 numbers, targeting material ramp up in the second half of 2018.
  • US-China trade war good for drybulk shipping
    Ongoing tariff tussle may increase tonne-mile demand as China looks to South America for soybeans, according to an analyst.
  • Diana Shipping pays off $130m loan
    Athens-based bulker owner uses new BNP Paribas credit facility to erase debt maturing in 2020.
  • Fire hits VLCC at Gadani demolition yard
    All 20 people on board the tanker when the incident occurred have now been rescued.
  • BW LPG starts proxy fight for Dorian board
    UPDATE: Dorian tells shareholders to stand fast as director nominees signal new phase in takeover attempt.
  • Cochin Shipyard wins deal for 10 ro-paxes
    India's Cochin Shipyard has signed up to build 10 ro-ro and ro-pax vessels for the Inland Waterways Authority of India. The deal is worth INR 1.02bn ($14.87m). The contract also involves design. Delivery will be within the next 18 months.
  • UK Club issues warning over STS hoses after spill
    Insurer says crews should inspect equipment following tanker incident.
  • Tidewater and GulfMark merging to create 270-vessel fleet
    Restructured US owners see "significant" savings and "superior" growth prospects from $1.25bn deal in recovering sector.
  • AM Nomikos picks up supramax in first S&P move of the year
    Athens-based owner has bought four supramaxes in past 18 months
  • Euronav shares tick up following upgrade
    Rise comes despite continued difficulty in the VLCC spot market.
  • Tanker engine room flooded off Turkey
    Tug had to pump water from Ditas Deniz vessel after incident in Aegean.
  • Jinhui ships out veteran supramax
    Sale comes amid expectation for continued volatility in the dry cargo market.
  • NOC shuts down Sharara after workers kidnapped
    Two staff released but two remain captives of armed Libyan raiders.
  • Court orders Xylas family's Pyrsos to pay HSBC bulker debts
    UK judge backs claims against Katerina Xylas following defaults in tough markets.
  • Kreuz Subsea completes executive line-up
    Alstom man Thomas Liew joins Singapore OSV owner as CFO.
  • VLGC rates hit highest level since early 2016
    Morgan Stanley says asset prices for the ships are also on the rise.
  • Star Bulk starts trading on Oslo Stock Exchange
    Petros Pappas-led shipowner makes move after closing Songa Bulk transaction.
  • Magseis wins northern European contract
    Norwegian seismic vessel operator Magseis has entered into a service agreement in northern Europe. It will use its proprietary MASS nodes and modular handling system for seismic data and navigation support. The contract starts imminently and will last for about three months. Magseis CEO Per Christian Grytnes said: "With this award, Magseis will expand into three parallel full-scale operations;
  • 10 crew missing after clash sinks cargoship
    Search on for seafarers from Shun Qiang 2 near Shanghai.
  • Hyundai Mipo lands US tanker order
    Korean yard announces $74m deal to build two vessels in 2019.
  • Vroon sells MPI Offshore to Van Oord
    Dutch owner exits windfarm vessel sector with second asset disposal.
  • Singapore stomps on errant bunker tanker player
    Pegasus Maritime sees operating licence suspended over severe breaches of terms and conditions.
  • Saeed buys into Atlantic Navigation
    Singapore-listed offshore player to raise $26m through a share subscription agreement with low key investor.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • Executive Moves: BIFA, Oakland, TIACA, VARGO
    Cestra "Ces" Butner has been elected president of the Port of Oakland's Board of Port Commissioners. Lars Magnusson is joining The International Air Cargo Association's Shippers Advisory Committee. Susanne Oud has taken a seat on the British International Freight Association Board of Directors. And VARGO has hired Brian Pulfer.
  • J.B. Hunt surpasses analyst expectations in Q2
    J.B. Hunt's net earnings soared 55 percent year-over-year during the second quarter of 2018 to $151.7 million amid higher freight rates and strong demand.
  • Falsifying broker application nets prison sentence
    An Iowa man has been sentenced to two years in prison for providing false information when he applied for motor carrier and broker authority.
  • WLS: Capacity rises on Asia-Europe, transpacific trades
    The Asia-Europe and transpacific trades saw increases in allocated capacity between the first and second quarters of 2018, despite a drop on the transatlantic trade, according to data from BlueWater Reporting's quarterly World Liner Supply report.
  • Spot container rates steady
    Container freight rates held relatively steady last week in the lead-up to the summer peak season, according to two of the primary spot rate indices.
  • U.S. files disputes against metal duty retaliators
    The United States on Monday launched World Trade Organization disputes against Canada, Mexico, the EU, Turkey and China over recent retaliatory tariffs the countries imposed against generally global U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed by the U.S. in recent months, according to an announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
  • Containership charter rates may have peaked
    A rapid rise in the cost of chartering containerships is "probably over" but is expected "to remain close to their current levels over the remainder of the year," according to the London-based consulting firm Drewry.
  • Trump's stance on post-Brexit trade deal unclear
    President Donald Trump gave mixed messages during a trip to the United Kingdom last week about whether the United States would seek to sign a free trade agreement with the nation once Brexit takes place.
  • Amerijet will provide 'transparent' fuel surcharges
    Miami-based cargo airline Amerijet International will transition its fuel surcharge calculation methodology to an indexed model, which it says will more accurately follow the fuel markets.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 16, 2018
  • Political thaw could see Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone oil fields reopen by year-end: sources
    Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are making headway toward a political agreement on restarting two shuttered oil fields in the Partitioned Neutral Zone as soon as December, according to sources familiar with the deliberations.
  • EU moves closer to Iran sanctions block
    EU foreign ministers have backed draft rules intended to protect EU companies dealing with Iran from US sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities, taking them a step further toward becoming binding.
  • Crude tumbles as Trump, Putin seek to regulate market
    ICE September Brent crude led the oil complex sharply lower Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country and the US will work together to regulate international oil markets.
  • China launches new bunker fuel contract
    China opened its bunker fuel oil futures market to international investors Monday with the launch of the 380 CST contract, a move further underscoring Beijing's greater flexibility in embracing foreign participation on its commodity exchanges.
  • Singapore's MPA revokes Pegasus Maritime's bunker craft operator license
    With effect from July 16, Pegasus will not be allowed to operate as a bunker craft operator in the Port of Singapore.
  • TRADER NOTE: Crude oil trader Tina Kuang joins Strong Petroleum
    Kuang has worked for 10 years at the Norwegian state-owned company, previously known as Statoil.
  • Physical commodity trading braces for blockchain disruption
    Technologies like blockchain introduce a level of standardization and transparency that threaten to make role of traders redundant.
  • Low sulfur blended fuels likely main bunker option come 2020: Parker Kittiwake
    "We expect the majority will endeavor to comply and only a small percentage will practice to deceive," Rumbol said.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC committee to meet, with Iran, Saudi Arabia still at odds over quotas
    Any increase in production more than the quotas is a violation of the current agreement as long as it is not approved by the OPEC conference, Kazempour said.

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ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME 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
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
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
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
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
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
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
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
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
MEETINGS
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
MEETINGS
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
››› 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
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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