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November 26, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • CMA CGM announces SEAPRIORITY EXPRESS (SEA-X) service connecting Yantian with Los Angeles
  • Long-term contracted container shipping rates on the rise
  • New bulk carrier ventilation guide launched
  • Shipping Ministry allows foreign crew-members to sign-on & sign-off at Indian ports
  • Unjust demurrage fees decried
  • Bangladesh issues tender to import significant quantity of rice
  • Complete ban sought on illegal export of iron ore pellets
  • Edible oil imports seen remaining restricted
  • WCO meet provided update on electronic ATA Carnet pilot project
  • Cyclone threat forces suspension of cargo operations
  • Pre-shipment facilities for storage of export cargo
  • Kuehne+Nagel Group has profitable Q3
  • UK truckers get more help on safe parking
  • Faster recovery for Indian economy projected
  • India first choice for MNCs as investment destination: Survey
  • Industry should focus on improving quality & productivity; economy showing signs of comeback: Goyal
  • Cabinet approves scheme of amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank
  • e-commerce & logistics enablers among new apps blocked
  • Recovery from the pandemic's impact requires an overdue & opportune shift in the structure of global trade & cooperation, says report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Melnik re-joins Koper's intermodal network
  • ECS and Qatar Airways Cargo extend partnership
  • RTB Cargo adds four more locomotives
  • Imbleau to take the helm from Vachon
  • New liner service from Singapore
  • AIT takes panther jump
  • ESR's strategy in Asia
  • A good digital response to 'smart ports'
  • Concordia Maritime CFO resigns
  • CDB Aviation to start freighter conversion
  • Curiosity of the Day
  • Hövelmann continues digitalisation programme
  • Survey of energy efficiency in shipping
  • Huge interest in advice on trade with UK
  • Omnitrax CEO transfers to parent company
  • E-trucks for Swiss retail chain
  • Cargolux interested in Triple Seven
  • Air charter division for Logistics Plus

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • EXCLUSIVE: 'Safety first' as Volga-Dnepr grounds its AN-124 fleet indefinitely
  • Colombo port congestion: 50,000 teu logjam drives delays and rate hikes
  • Minister Gove 'starry-eyed' on Brexit as Customs trial run sees five-mile truck queue
  • CMA CGM makes bold pitch for premium business on booming transpacific
  • Yang Ming the latest carrier to launch digital booking platform for customers
  • Tony Cole moves up as new head of ocean at Davies Turner
  • Against the odds: DSV Panalpina loses WOW factor
  • Snapshot: Mainfreight marches on (to NZ$100?)

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • Port of Houston: "We're number one"
    The Port of Houston says that newly released government statistics show that the Houston Ship Channel port complex and its public and private terminals now hold the number one place among U.S.
  • BAE Norfolk wins $197.4 million Navy contract
    BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $197,452,828 contract for the USS Wasp (LHD 1) fiscal 2021 Chief of Naval Operations scheduled docking selected restricted availability that includes
  • GTT to appeal Korea Fair Trade Commission fine
    Paris, France, headquartered LNG containment specialist GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) says it will appeal a fine of approximately $11.4 million imposed on it by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC). KFTC's decision
  • VIDEO: Golden Ray cutting picks up speed
    New video released by the St. Simons Sound Response Unified Command shows the technique being used by the twin-gantry heavy lift catamaran VB 10,000 to cut the capsized car carrier Golden Ray
  • Fincantieri to operate giant new repair yard in Mexico
    A new ship repair yard to be built in the Port of Progreso in Yucatán State, Mexico, will have two dry docks able to take ships up to 400 meters (1,312 feet)

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • Call for scrubber phase-out on ships on environmental concerns
    International Council on Clean Transportation says scrubber technology substantially reduced sulphur dioxide emissions, but carbon dioxide, particulate matter and black...
  • US regulator increases surveillance of alliances
    Carriers are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators in Asia and the US. Now the Federal Maritime Commission is putting...
  • UK ports 'coping' with unprecedented demand
    Frontloading ahead of Brexit and volatility in global supply chains have pushed up throughput volumes at UK container terminals. Ports...
  • Bulk carrier industry draws up new guidelines on ventilation
    The guide is designed to provide a better understanding of how and when to ventilate given the different types of...
  • Carriers unlikely to repeat this year's success in 2021
    Even with the switch from services to goods, container volumes have remained down this year. The outlook for next year...
  • Greek-owned aframax damaged in blast off Saudi Arabia
    An explosion believed to have been caused by a mine has punctured an Economou-owned crude oil tanker berthed at Al...
  • London Club seeks double-digit rate hikes for P&I and FD&D
    Move puts A Bilbrough-managed club at the upper end of rises so far announced for the 2020-21 policy year
  • Frontline tanker fleet earnings stay below break-even amid oil demand uncertainty
    Most of the tankers in the fleet of New York-listed Frontline will be earning average rates below the company's break-even...
  • EU to tighten recycling rules amid coronavirus uncertainty
    The obligation for an Inventory of Hazardous Materials for ships calling at EU ports has been complicated by the coronavirus...
  • Newbuild orders look set to regain pace in 2021
    The latest Lloyd's List Intelligence Shipbuilding Outlook shows contracts for 2020 at historical lows, but prospects are much brighter for...
  • Maersk Product Tankers linked to $400m deal for 14 MR vessels
    Sources says the deal covers 14 Maersk medium range product tankers built between 2016 and 2020 and will see each...
  • Weekly briefing: Stellar quarter for box lines; dry bulk owners optimistic
    Maersk, CMA CGM and Zim all posted strong earnings in the third quarter to underline the exceptional year that leading...
  • Greek Shipping Awards 2020: Watch online
    For the first time since its launch in 2004, the drama of the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards will not...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Resold China-flagged tankers lift first Venezuelan cargoes in six months | Starved shipbuilders offered ray of light...
  • Surcharges and diversions as China frozen food checks cause Tianjin reefer congestion
    Lines had imposed surcharges on reefer containers going into Shanghai and Tianjin in February when a shortage of truck drivers...
  • BIMCO cautious on dry bulk market recovery in 2021
    Geopolitical developments in particular around Chinese coal imports are putting the brakes on dry bulk demand, according to BIMCO. However...
  • BioLNG has green fuel advantages over hydrogen or ammonia
    BioLNG is likely to be commercially competitive relative to other low- and zero-carbon fuels such as green hydrogen and ammonia...
  • Yemeni rebels allow UN access to 'floating bomb'
    Environmental experts have likened the Safer to a 'massive floating bomb', holding 34 storage tanks of oil that could paralyse...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • CMA CGM launching premium, expedited Asia-US loop
  • FMC intensifies monitoring of shipping alliances
  • US importers must rethink contracting capacity guarantees
  • US truck driver shortfall steeper than expected
  • CP building dual-coast deepwater port network

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • Evalend Shipping wins one-year charter for newbuilding VLCC from Trafigura
    Charterers have shown more interest in period tonnage but rates are still low
  • Thumbs down for LNG as industry innovators thrash out the future of fuels
    TradeWinds' expert panel plots its way to 2030 while discussing the merits of hydrogen, sail power, ammonia and more
  • Frontline sees Libyan oil production boosting suezmax tanker market
    Run down of floating storage also likely to combine with better than expected demand in boost for tankers, chief executive forecasts
  • Panamaxes benefit from China's demand for Indonesian coal
    Capesize rates and the Baltic Dry Index see little movement on Wednesday
  • PL Ferrari defends P&I clubs' free reserves policy
    Broker says clubs cannot keep calling on plentiful finances to bail out underwriting losses in the face of pressure from ratings agencies
  • Possible mine blast hits Economou tanker in Saudi waters
    Explosion breaches hull in aframax controlled by TMS Tankers.
  • Floating regasification unit leaves China for Ghana LNG project
    Joint venture Access LNG is targeting opportunities to commercialise LNG infrastructure across Africa
  • Insurer West of England slams Djibouti after release of 'hostage' crew
    A sale has succeeded where flag, insurers, and international organisations had failed to fre the last crew on abandoned Probulk ship
  • Norway's Bergshav sells one of its three aframaxes
    Shipowner confirms that the Bergina was sold to an undisclosed buyer
  • Bulkseas Marine joins Greeks hunting for kamsarmax tonnage
    Hellenic players have spent about $430m on secondhand kamsarmaxes so far this year, most of the built in Japan
  • Suez Canal cuts VLCC fees in half to keep owners keen
    Waterway luring big tanker business with rebate starting in December
  • Sustainable shipping is about so much more than just fuel
    While all eyes are focused on future fuels, Klaveness Combination Carriers has carved out a niche with shipping's version of the circular economy, offering a model for more radical, innovative ideas
  • Sold out: Swire's $100m Cadeler IPO attracts 'significant' investor interest
    Wind turbine vessel venture priced at NOK 23.50 as time runs out to take part in Oslo sale
  • Bulkers and cruiseships lead the way, but scrapping proves limited in 2020
    Clarksons Research says demolition levels are not what would normally be expected in a time of crisis
  • EU, Turkey in war of words over Mediterranean boarding
    Turkey lodges protest after German forces board vessel
  • Avance Gas says market 'inefficiencies' driving strong VLGC sentiment
    John Fredriksen-backed owner expects rate rally to last, as delays tie up vessels worldwide
  • Korea Fair Trade Commission fines GTT for non-compliant practices
    French membrane-type containment system designer plans to appeal against regulatory body's ruling
  • Bimco brings in IMarEST's Bev Mackenzie to run new London outpost
    Experienced policy expert will become organisation's permanent representative at the IMO
  • Period charterers return to take product tankers in droves as spot rates recover
    At least three LR2s and six MRs have been fixed on time charters since mid-November
  • Okeanis secures period charters for three tankers amid uncertain outlook
    Deals for VLCC, suezmax and LR2 can help Greek owner mitigate market risks
  • Hungary's HOLD becomes biggest ADS Crude investor after VLCC sales
    Private fund continues to buy up stock in company considering its next move in shipping
  • Okeanis secure period charters for three tankers amid uncertain outlook
    Deals for VLCC, suezmax and LR2 can help Greek owner mitigate market risks
  • Frontline clears away debt maturities until 2023 in $351m deals
    Refinancing at attractive terms maintains competitive cost structure, tanker owner says
  • The slow-steaming pace of the IMO leaves shipowners stranded
    Delays at shipping's global regulator could leave regional policymakers in Brussels under pressure to do their own thing
  • Norton Rose Fulbright expands Hong Kong maritime presence
    Becky Tai joins Norton Rose Fulbright as partner in Hong Kong
  • Zodiac Maritime buys VLCC duo from Xihe Group unit
    VLCC sale to is the second carried out by the embattled Lim family
  • Cruise-hungry Indian recyclers to feast on elderly Metropolis cruiseship
    Death-knell of Hong Kong casino-cruise trade reduces the market for second-hand cruiseships
  • Navig8 Chemicals and Vosco feel the wrath of ING Bank with cargo claim arrests
    Dutch banks seizes two tankers in Singapore that it claims discharged cargoes it held title to
  • Sentosa Ship Brokers expands into Europe with Geneva office
    Rapidly expanding Singapore tanker brokerage looks to grab a piece of the action in Switzerland's top shipping hub
  • Shell poised to boost LNG newbuilding tally as it sheds older ships
    But will the energy major stick with favoured shipowners in latest approach to market players?
  • Fresh tender emerges for New Caledonia gas import solution
    Bids called for floating power unit or gravity-based structures without specifying LNG

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • Frontline's disappearing dividend 'speaks volumes' on tanker fears
    Worries mount for crude tankers: dividend cuts, the pandemic, a stubborn floating-storage hangover ... and now newbuild chatter.
  • Delta Cargo shuts Chicago airport facility for 9 days
    Delta is having problems processing cargo in Chicago and placed an embargo on new shipments for more than a week.
  • QSL buys out Groupe Robert's stake in heavy-haul carrier
    Canada-based maritime terminal operator QSL becomes full owner of Transport Watson & Sycamore, a heavy-haul trucking company based in Quebec.
  • Commentary: Is fuel efficiency a bad thing?
    While each fuel-efficient conveyance may consume less fuel per mile, the cost savings may induce more miles to be driven.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
  • Rosneft to ship up to 602,465 b/d of oil via Northern Sea Route by 2024
    **Oil will go from Vostok Oil project to Europe or Asia **Project contains 44 billion barrels **Rosneft sold 10% in project to Trafigura
  • VLSFO tightness heard easing in Europe: sources
    **NWE VLSFO cracks remain highest out of transport fuels **Supply heard outweighing demand in Europe: sources
  • Brent swaps flip into backwardation at Asia close on vaccine rally, OPEC+ intervention hopes
    **Analysts cautious on near-term pandemic considerations **Market awaits OPEC+ meeting
  • Russia's Gazprom eyes benefit from slowdown in LNG project investment
    **Macroeconomic landscape has affected LNG industry development **US LNG cannot be considered basis for regional energy security **Russian LNG can penetrate new sales markets: board
  • Saudi Arabia's September oil exports fall by 38.7% on year
    **Oil revenues fall by $5.91 billion **Saudi Arabia's breakeven price is $80/b
  • Italy opens hydrogen consultation, targets 5 GW electrolysis by 2030
    **Plan foresees Eur10 billion investment **Heavy transport, refining, chemicals targeted **Eni, Enel plan 120 MW green H2 for refineries
  • Bunker One expands bunkering operations in Brazil
    The tanker will supply VLSFO, LSMGO and is fully equipped for offshore bunkering, it said.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall on 11% slide in heavy distillates
    Over the week to Nov. 23, middle distillates such as jet fuel and diesel climbed 3% to 6.161 million barrels, a record high.
  • Uneven recovery will see oil demand grow by 6.3 mil b/d in 2021: Platts Analytics
    Platts Analytics now expects oil demand to fall by 8.7 million b/d in 2020 from its previous assumption of an 8.5 million b/d reduction.
  • Ecomar expands Fujairah refinery capacity to 20,000 b/d, with demand climbing
    "Now is the time to build, costs are low," Shaddick said.
  • Gulf Coast VLGC freight rates climb to nine-month highs ahead of Thanksgiving
    Freight on the route from Houston to Japan rose $12 to $127/mt based on market indications of a fixture done at that level.
  • Singapore Dec-Jan 10 ppm sulfur gasoil spread hits 4-month high amid tight supply
    S&P Global Platts Analytics said that the supply outlook for gasoil could remain constrained in future.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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