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July 7, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai Lines to jointly operate China/ India direct service (WIN)
  • Icelandic shipping company Eimskip is to receive 875-TEU Lagarfoss
  • MOL, Evergreen switch port calls on Vietnam-USEC service
  • Yang Ming acquires 4,662 TEU for China Gulf Express (CGX)
  • Car catches fire in container box in New Jersey warehouse
  • Do 24,000-TEU ships work as ships are plenty, but ports, not?
  • Evergreen takes slots on UAE-S India-Colombo-Chennai service
  • Long Beach gains Best Green Seaport, ASFSC 2014 award
  • New EU air cargo security rules antagonises Russia out in cold
  • Korean Air increases frequency 15 times weekly on six China routes
  • Saudi's new King Abdulaziz airport to develop air cargo village
  • Pengang's International Airport makes plea for second runway

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • BUDGET 2014-15 EXPECTATIONS
  • ICS produces guidelines on recovery of persons from the water
  • Indo-Bangla coastal services likely to flag off soon
  • Iran-insured ships allowed at Indian ports for another 6 months
  • Nitin Gadkari meets SCI management in Mumbai
  • 1,500-2,000 t of potato going into Pakistan every day: Exporters
  • Coffee exports dip 2.6 pc in Jan.-June period
  • Govt may scrap duty on iron ore imports to ease supplies
  • Govt to be selective in giving export sops: DGFT
  • USIIC hosts senior officials of US International Trade Commission in Mumbai
  • Adani Ports & SEZ to partner CMA CGM Group for developing fourth container terminal at Mundra
  • APSEZ looking to boost Dhamra Port capacity to 100 mt
  • Assocham suggests Budgetary measures for port sector development
  • Chairman felicitates MbPT hockey team
  • TT Club warns of cyber crime risks
  • VOC Port handles record limestone cargo
  • Govt highlights problems faced by road sector through white paper
  • Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce briefs FFFAI members on INSTC project
  • Ministry of Highways likely to scrap exit clause
  • Forex reserves up $ 857 m to $ 315.77 bn
  • Govt looking to bolster US ties
  • India won't sign TFA until food security issue resolved: Govt
  • INR rallies to 1-1/2 month high of 59.60, ends firm at 59.74
  • DHL adds India to Thermonet network
  • L&T secures new orders worth INR 2K cr. in June
  • TKPL holds blood donation camp to mark Founder's Day
  • PCN creates another network world-first

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UPS offers China-Europe rail service
  • Arkas continues fleet expansion
  • Former HP executive becomes SSA director
  • Germany lagging behind in rail network development
  • Scania operating longer vehicles in Sweden
  • Aloha Air Cargo adds B737 freighters and hires ramp agents
  • UK's Road Haulage Association selects new director
  • DHL signs 15th conversion agreement with Precision
  • Dalrod expands its fleet
  • Russian port project Zarubino takes shape
  • Beumer supplies DPD St Petersburg with sorting system
  • France's Astre Group picks team for 2022 project
  • Port of Tallinn invests in Paldiski South Harbour

Marine Logweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Maerk's Triple E ships to get slippery treatment
  • Remontowa to build LNG-fueled ferries for BC Ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • CMA CGM and Adani Ports sign joint venture to develop Mundra terminal
    Carrier makes first Indian port investment with 50% share in 1.3m teu venture
  • Asia-Europe carriers look for peak-season boost as GRI takes effect
    Spot rates jump to highest levels since February
  • Week on Wall Street | July 4
    From courting valuation views to selling soccer to the next generation
  • Hafnia Tankers appoints finance chief
    Young Danish company is making waves in the product tanker market
  • IACS is on track to strengthen larger boxships
    Class societies reject common structural rules but will adopt new requirements by year-end
  • Euronav expects a very busy July as new VLCCs join fleet
    Six of the 15 vessels bought from Maersk will join the company this month
  • LOF salvage contracts sinking fast
    Alternatives find favour amid perception that century-old form's awards are too high
  • Suezmax crude tankers ' the surprise pick for investors
    Next few years could bring growing interest in this segment
  • Court upholds Nikitin appeal against Novoship
    Russian owner can keep $108m from contested charter deals to Sovcomflot firm
  • Arkas Line continues to upgrade its fleet
    Turkish carrier orders two 2,500 teu vessels from China's Zhejiang Ouhua
  • Playing the changes, BDP style
    Private logistics giant can teach its struggling shipping service partners a few lessons
  • Braemar hails early signs of improvement in shipping markets
    Dry cargo performance stood out for broker
  • Regulators agree to strengthen SOx enforcement
    North European port states collaborate informally on emission monitoring
  • Capesizes - a handful of bulls but no stampede
    Prices on the major routes fall back after Vale loading speculation boosts interest
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping sells bulker in recycling deal
    State carrier scraps 1993-built, 73,630 dwt ship for $3m
  • CNOOC-led consortiums book LNG tankers for BG project
    BG quits as owner but will charter the four 174,000 cu m vessels to ship gas from Queensland Curtis plant to China
  • Two-thirds of German owners planning to buy ships
    Confidence in recovery growing, PwC survey finds
  • Cexim and Kexim jointly back Minsheng's 18,400 teu boxships
    Deal for $295m is Chinese and South Korean policy banks' first co-operation on financing
  • NYK's gas bunkering vessel order includes second ship and $100m pricetag
    Deal with Hanjin Heavy Industries is part of plan to supply LNG as fuel globally
  • Playing by the rules
    Lloyd's List offers a guide to the regulatory rush about to hit shipping

Sea-webweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Korea Line chooses Yangfan for Ultramaxes
    South Korean shipowner Korea Line has chosen Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group for its order of up to four Ultramax bulkers. The order is understood to be two firm 64,000dwt vessels and two options, with delivery scheduled towards the middle of 2016. Korea Line requires the newbuildings to renew
  • Jiangsu Hantong secures Oldendorff options
    Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has secured an order for two Newcastlemax options from German owner Oldendorff Carriers. The two 208,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in September and November 2016. The original order was placed by the Lubeck-based owner towards the end
  • Yangfan Group wins another four PZM Handies
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group has won another order of four Handysize bulkers from returning Polish shipowner Polska Zegluga Morska (PZM). The four 38,500dwt Deltamarin 37-designed vessels are scheduled for delivery in 1H17 and bring the owner's total on order at the yard to 12. The first order
  • Remontowa secures three BC Ferries
    Polish shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding has secured an order for three dual-fuel ro-pax ferries from Canadian owner BC Ferries at a total cost of about CAD165M ($155M). The three vessels will be a new design and a new intermediate-class with a capacity for 145 vehicles and 600 passengers. They are
  • Hudong-Zhonghua wins Teekay LNG quartet
    Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has won an order of four LNG carriers from NYSE-listed Teekay LNG Partners. The four 174,000m³ vessels will have an overall length of 290m and beam of 46.95m, with delivery scheduled for September 2017, January 2018, June 2018, and January 2019. They will transport LNG
  • China iron ore imports from Hedland dropped in June
    China's iron ore imports from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 29.2M tonnes in June, compared with the record 29.9M tonnes in May, albeit a 27.5% year-on-year (y/y) increase, according to data released by the port authority yesterday. June also witnessed a slight drop of total shipments from
  • SE Asia piracy still threat, says Singapore Shipping Association chief
    The traditional threats of piracy still loom in region, but at the lower severity as compared to East coast of Africa and waters off West Africa, said the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA). Patrick Phoon, president of the SSA, said this yesterday during the 18th annual general meeting that
  • Hanjin Shipping outlook uncertain
    Although Hanjin Shipping has secured liquidity by selling assets and capital, its outlook is shrouded in uncertainty, said analysts today. Hanjin Shipping recently raised capital worth KRW400Bn ($397M) through a third-party allocation of new shares with the participation of Korean Air and secured
  • MES unit makes induction heater for containers
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) today said its subsidiary MES Power-Electronics Industry Co, has developed a compact induction heater that can be shipped in containers. Such heaters are designed for the automobile industry. The mid-tier range of such heaters can be
  • Seafarer seriously injured at Port Hedland
    A seafarer was seriously injured when his leg became tangled in rope during berthing of a bulk ore carrier in West Australia's Pilbara last week. The crew member was on board the Liberian-flagged Julia N at Port Hedland, which was berthing to load iron ore at around 15.30hrs local time on June 28
  • Vallianz enters three-year agreement with COOEC
    Singapore-listed offshore marine solutions provider Vallianz Holdings has signed a three-year collaboration agreement with China Offshore Oil Engineering Co (COOEC). Under the agreement, Vallianz will provide certain offshore support vessels, including submersible launch vessels, to support COOEC's
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping obtains $510M loan for 10 VLCCs
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) announced last Friday that it had obtained a $510M loan from China's EXIM Bank for financing the building of 10 VLCCs. The loan will pay for 60% of the total price of the 10 ships, and the duration of the loan is 10 years. CMES is building the
  • FPMC seeking VLCC
    Formosa Plastics Marine Corporation (FPMC), the shipping arm of Taiwanese petrochemical conglomerate Formosa Plastics Group, is seeking a VLCC for up to a year. Brokers told IHS Maritime that FPMC is inviting offers to take a VLCC for an initial six months, with options to extend the hire by four
  • Sapura Kencana deploys PLSV in Brazil
    Malaysia-listed SapuraKencana Petroleum and Bermuda-headquartered Seadrill have commenced operations of its first pipe-laying support vessel (PLSV), Sapura Diamante for Petrobras through their jointly owned entity Sapura Navegacao Maritima (SNM). SNM's contract with Petrobras is for over a period of
  • Two coast guards arrested over Sewol disaster
    Two Korea Coast Guard officials have been arrested over the Sewol ferry disaster. The Gwangju District Court said one officer, 43, is a centre leader of the Jindo Vessel Traffic Services Centre and the other officer, 39, is a CCTV footage administrator. The two men are suspected of failing to carry
  • CMES retires old Panamax
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has taken the first step in its latest round of retiring old vessels by sending a Panamax bulker to scrapyard. CMES sold the 1993-built 73,630dwt Pacific Prospect to compatriot Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Ship Engineering (DSIC Ship Engineering) for about
  • China drybulk shipping prosperity down
    China's bulker operators revealed their business prosperity for drybulk shipping had fallen back to the levels prior to the rebound in 2H13. The drybulk shipping prosperity index dropped to 72.83 in 2Q14, well below the level reported for the third and fourth quarters in 2013, according to the

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Little impact from Hurricane Arthur
    Hurricane Arthur appears to have had little impact on the U.S. transportation network, despite localized flooding and power outages. The storm weakened to Category 1 status and moved back out to sea after making landfall on the North Carolina barrier islands. As of 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 4, the storm...
  • Wal-Mart Canada buys trucking company, DC operator
    A Wal-Mart store in Canada.Wal-Mart Canada has purchased two privately held Canadian logistics firms, trucking company Translogic Express Dedicated Inc. (TEDI) and distribution center operator SCM, as part of its growth strategy, Canadian Shipper reports. Under the terms of the deals, which went into effect on July 1, Translogic Express...
  • SCFI: Asia rates to Europe, US rise
    Spot rates from Asia to Europe increased this week after several weeks of decline. Spot rates from Shanghai to Northern Europe rose to $1,416 per 20-foot container this week. Full-size image Spot rates to northern Europe rose to $1,416 in the week ending July 4, 28.0 percent or $310 higher than the previous...
  • ILA voices support for ILWU
    The International Longshoremen's Association, which represents dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, yesterday wrote a letter of support to Robert McEllrath, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which is engaged in contract negotiations with West Coast employers. The letter from Harold Daggett, ILA president, warned employers and...
  • Nicaragua seeks to extend tariff preferences
    Nicaragua has always occupied a special place among CAFTA member states. It's the only CAFTA member to enjoy a Tariff Preference Level that allows apparel made of cotton and man-made fibers to enter the U.S. duty free under CAFTA preferences if that apparel is assembled in Nicaragua but the inputs...
  • CAFTA's 10-year existence sparks growth, diversification
    A decade after its signing, and five years after full implementation, the Central America Free Trade Agreement may not have transformed Central America into the powerhouse of textile and apparel trade forecast by some optimists, but it has facilitated significant growth in that sector of the region's economy, along with...
  • CMA CGM, Adani ink joint venture deal for Indian container terminal
    CMA CGM has teamed up with India's largest port company to build and operate a fourth container terminal at the port of Mundra. The French carrier's port arm, CMA Terminals, and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), plan to complete construction of the common user terminal, which will have an...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for July 4
    Several container lines have planned general rate increases in multiple trade routes to take effect Aug. 1, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Drewry Maritime Research said in an hour-long forecasting webinar this week that the capacity situation that ocean carriers have faced...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Truck started ro-ro fire
    A fire hit a DFDS ferry off Denmark last year because of a faulty truck ignition system.
  • CMES scraps veteran
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued its fleet clear-out by scrapping an elderly bulker.
  • ENVC sells ro-pax
    Greece's Thesarco Shipping has reportedly won the race to buy a long-delayed ro-pax built by Portuguese yard Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC).
  • Yard opens terminal
    Ukraine's Black Sea Shipyard has ventured into the ports business.
  • WWL wins terminal
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has won a deal to develop a ro-ro terminal in Melbourne.
  • Finnhansa for sale
    Finland's Finnlines has put a loss-making ro-ro up for sale as new emissions rules draw ever nearer.
  • No Diana double
    Rumours connecting Diana Shipping with a second capesize resale from an Oldendorff joint-venture appear to be wide of the mark.
  • "Dishonest" Nikitin keeps $108m
    Russia's Novoship will fight on in its battle to extract money from private shipowner Yuri Nikitin after losing part of an appeals hearing into its $169m fraud case in London.
  • Braemar performs better
    Braemar Shipping Services highlighted strong showings from its sale and purchase, offshore, dry cargo and gas divisions in what is likely to be its last update to the City before its merger with ACM.
  • KVH snaps up Videotel
    Marine satellite company KVH Industries has taken over crew training operation Videotel in a £28.7m ($48.9m) deal.
  • JES firms Congo deal
    JES International Holdings has completed the purchase of a majority stake in a forestry asset in the Republic of Congo.
  • Hudong inks LNG quartet
    Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) has signed a long discussed quartet of LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Technip wins Total deal
    Offshore group Technip has won what it calls a "large contract" for subsea operations off the Shetlands, UK.
  • Stolt's biggest worry
    Niels G Stolt-Nielsen believes a rising newbuilding orderbook is the largest threat to a cyclical recovery in the parcel tanker market.
  • OOCL guilty over Allan
    Hong Kong's OOCL has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter 11 years after a top executive plunged to his death in a boxship lift-shaft.
  • Get out of the way!
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • BC Ferries picks Poland
    Canada's BC Ferries is heading to Poland for its latest newbuilding order.
  • PZM adds four bulkers
    Polish Steamship Co (PZM) has grown its series of handysizes on order in China to 12 ships.
  • Better year for USTC
    USTC Group, the Danish bunker trading to ship owning empire, has seen its full-year pre-tax profit double to $64m.
  • Seafarer's foot severed
    An Indian seafarer has had his foot severed during a towing operation at Australia's Port Hedland.
  • Hedland stays strong
    Port Hedland has reported a year-on-year increase in iron ore exports of 21% for the month of June.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Fuel prices lack clear direction in the Americas
    Markets in the US closed for Independence Day celebrations on Friday.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Automated ships could spell end to maritime disasters
    EU, Rolls-Royce involved in research.
  • Switch to ECA compliant fuels to push up ferry fares
    Tallink warns of 20% increase to ticket prices.
  • Soft trend continues across Europe
    Strong demand reported in Gibraltar.
  • Mixed avails in Fujairah
    Fujairah prices for 380 cSt material have been falling for two weeks.
  • Vivo Energy expands in Ivory Coast and Mozambique
    'Central bunker desk' will handle enquiries for all of Vivo's operations.
  • Chemoil pursues 'unpaid' bunker bill
    Over $1 million outstanding.
  • ECA enforcement: 'All for One and One for All'
    Danish Maritime Authority outlines what it calls the 'musketeer' agreement.
  • Asian prices end week on a lower note
    Prices soften across all key hubs.
  • China should audit ship-generated air pollution
    Emissions are a 'risk to health in China's densely populated port cities'.
  • ECA-driven fuel differentials draw in savvy investors
    Novel scheme aims to profit from shipowner reticence.
  • Former US Navy officer pleads guilty to fraud charges
    Sentencing due in October.
  • 'Eco' engine system enters market
    System claims at least 12% fuel savings with diesel engines on idle.
  • Ferry operator makes first dual-fuel orders
    Three newbuildings to enter Canadian company's fleet from 2016.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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