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March 12, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL posts 2013 earnings of US$47m on 1.5pc rise in box volumes
  • ST Yangtze Phoenix lays off 1,848 staff as de-listing rumours mount
  • APMT sees 3pc volume growth in 2013 with capacity boost
  • Evergreen receives 4th of 30 L-type 8,500-TEU newbuildings
  • OW Bunker achieves 37pc growth in 2013 earnings
  • N Europe ports' box volume to rise by 4pc in 2014: Global Port Tracker report
  • CaroTrans starts USWC LCL service to Central America
  • Largest MRO hub in Lat Am is opened by Delta, local airline in Mexico
  • Envirotainer builds cold chain opens 24th station in Europe at Liege
  • Nearshoring lessens air freight demand, dampening effect of recovery

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Asia-Europe freight rates at a low
  • European Commission invites comments on prolonging exemption of liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules
  • NBP concludes 15-year contract for new bulk carrier
  • UASC achieves Top 3 position in INTTRA's 'Best Data Quality' ocean shipping information quality programme
  • Dighi Port commissions longest quay length in Maharashtra
  • HAROPA reaffirms its support to 'green calls'
  • MPT has new Dy Chairman
  • Mumbai Port designates pre-shipment storage facility for Hot Briquetted Iron cargo
  • Port of Antwerp publishes procedures for LNG bunkering
  • Visakhapatnam Port terminal gets maiden Capesize call
  • India likely to fall short of FY14 export target
  • INR moves narrowly against dollar
  • Free market is not all that free
  • KASEZ celebrates 50th Foundation Day

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Serbian Railways and RZD ink pact
  • Swiss WorldCargo and Createtalent pioneer concept
  • Switzerland: more goods hauled by rail in 2013
  • Automotive sector looking up
  • DVSA reminds lorry drivers of driver CPC training deadline
  • OOCL's profit plummets by over 80%
  • Strong start for PACTL
  • New top manager Militzer & Münch Germany
  • Wim Bosman receives John Deere supplier award
  • DHL Supply Chain welcomes new CEO
  • Coal haulier Bis Industries expands truck fleet
  • ICTSI pumps up net profit by 20%
  • United unveils new maintenance hangar at EWR
  • Alle Mann an Land
  • BGL veteran dies

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Elliott Bay Design Group gets AIP for LNG bunker barge
  • Damen to build second DOC 8500 cable layer
  • UECC orders LNG fueled PCTC duo for Baltic
  • Sembawang Shipyard to revitalize Voyager
  • Vard gets LOI for its largest ship yet
  • Despite sluggish economy, LISNAVE repairs more ships in 2013
  • Navy awards LCS contracts worth $1.3 billion

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Hanjin Shipping announces plans to continue Port of Portland calls
  • Port of Coos Bay seeking applicants for budget committee
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries breaks ship naming record
  • DOC's international trade report shows US exports up during January
  • NYK bulk/projects company to build new salt delivery vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Do not dismiss heavy fuel oil says Lloyd's Register
    Free to read: New study on future fuel-use trends expects shipping demand to grow
  • Ukraine crisis could raise the risk of charterparty disputes
    It is too early to see shipping as a sanctions target, says Watson Farley Williams
  • Tanker owners slam the costs of complying with green legislation
    Free to read: Burden of compliance could derail a shipping recovery, Finlay tells conference
  • Asia-Europe volumes rise 8% in January
    Trade carries the largest number of containers for a month since August
  • Just three vessels reported sold in a quiet week for scrapping
    Pakistan has lagged behind India on price but remains the go-to market for VLCCs
  • Dry bulk spot market opportunities tempt Norden
    Cash ready for newbuildings and more vessels are left open to tap market growth
  • SFI enters post-panamax market with purchase of two ships
    Risk-reward profile for low-investment vessels is attractive, says Hjertaker
  • Obituary: Bob Crow
    Chamber of Shipping and Nautilus pay tribute to RMT ratings leader who has died aged 52
  • Feeder lines between US and Puerto Rico settle price-fixing charges
    Claims against Sea Star Line and Horizon Line relate to US government cargoes
  • Sinotrans Shipping reports a 79% drop in annual profit
    UPDATE: Company tipped to lead the charge in consolidating group assets
  • What's in a name?
    NileDutch has made a success of West Africa and sees a bright future ahead despite current difficulties
  • Sinopacific wins order for up to four 'designer' bulkers
    Shandong commodity group Bohi Industry buys Crown MHI 82 eco ships
  • Arctic offers opportunities and risks for shipping and offshore, says DNV GL
    Ørbeck-Nilssen highlights first-mover advantage for those ready to get ahead now
  • Data Hub: America Load Factors
    Load factors on some of the main American trade lanes are set to improve this year, but is it enough to increase prices?
  • Three robberies in the Malacca Straits could be linked to the same group
    Recaap urges vigilance after one March attack succeeds, as Recaap urges vigilance
  • NYK signs 15-year contract with Mexico for bulker built at Oshima
    Panamax will haul salt cargoes to the US west coast
  • NYK to charter 14,000 teu newbuildings
    Japanese line is finalising a contract for 2016 delivery
  • Euroseas nets $14.4m from private placement
    Unnamed investor's cash injection will fund vessel orders and acquisitions

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Box Ships axes dividend
    NYSE-listed Box Ships has opted not to pay a dividend for its latest quarter as a result of concerns over waning time-charter rates
  • Public owners tap private investors
    Two NASDAQ-listed shipping companies, Euroseas and NewLead, have announced equity sales to private investors
  • Congestion could hinder US box volume
    Backups and delays at US ports triggered by severe weather and intermodal equipment shortages could hinder box flows, a US importer group has cautioned
  • Jones Act carriers settle price-fixing suit
    Sea Star Line and Horizon Lines have agreed to pay $1.9M and $1.5M, respectively to settle a civil lawsuit alleging price fixing
  • Trojan wins approval for BWT suite
    Trojan Technologies has secured Type Approval from the International Maritime Organization for its ballast water treatment (BWT) product suite
  • MOL keen to grow presence in Myanmar
    Japan's biggest shipping company, Mitsui OSK Lines, is keen to tap into Myanmar's economic development
  • Sinopacific secures drybulkers
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group said today it has signed a newbuilding contract with Shandong Bohi Industry to build two CROWN MHI 82 bulk carriers, with options for another two
  • NYK seals 15-year bulker charter
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha subsidiary NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers said today it has sealed a 15-year charter of a newly-built bulk carrier to transport salt for US-based Baja Bulk Carriers
  • Otto Marine unit buys AHTS from Sinwa
    A subsidiary of Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Otto Marine will purchase an anchor handling tug supply vessel from compatriot owner Sinwa
  • Unithai expands operations to tap on offshore sector
    Thai shipyard Unithai Shipyard and Engineering has expanded its operations to support the steady growth of the offshore sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • NY-NJ Truckers' Complaint: No Chassis
    Congestion at New York-New Jersey port terminals has begun to ease with improved weather and the post-Chinese New Year lull in imports, but motor carriers say operations remain hampered by a shortage of chassis. Motor carriers say drivers waste hours waiting for chassis at equipment yards. "There'll be 40 guys in...
  • Truck Tonnage, LTL Yield Rising at ODFL
    Tonnage is growing by double digits for Old Dominion Freight Line, rising 11.7 percent year-over-year in February after climbing 10.1 percent in January. The increase in tons per day indicates the fifth-largest less-than-truckload carrier is gaining market share, David S. Congdon, ODFL president and CEO, said March 10. ODFL raised expectations for...
  • Ship Finance International Buys More Container Ships
    Ship Finance International today announced the acquisition of two 5,800-TEU post-Panamax container ships from a German KG fund just a week after the NYSE-listed company bought seven 4,100-TEU vessels from a German charter shipowner. Bermuda-based SFI said the two ships, which were built in 2001-2, will be delivered in the next...
  • Seattle, Tacoma Ports Get FMC Blessing to Share Information
    West Coast Container Market Share of the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, 2011 to 2013 Full-size chart The ports of Seattle and Tacoma can each gather information on their operations, facilities and rates, and share the data with the other after the Federal Maritime Commission unanimously approved the discussion agreement last week. The...
  • US Intermodal Rates Edge Up as Chicago Digs Out
    Top 36 lane index, week of March 10, 2014 Full-size image An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes edged up 0.1 percent from the week before to $2,080 in the week of March 10, the sixth straight weekly increase by roughly 1 percent or less, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot...
  • UASC Ups Competitive Pressure With Sixth 18,000-TEU Ship
    United Arab Shipping Company's decision to exercise an option for a sixth 18,000-TEU vessel simultaneously highlighted the growing importance of size as ocean carriers seek to cut unit costs and increased the pressure on rivals to scale up to mega ships. This week's announcement by the Dubai-based carrier has boosted the...
  • Global Ship Lease Relaunches $400 Million Note Issue
    Global Ship Lease yesterday announced it is relaunching its offer of $400 million of first priority secured notes in a private placement which the NYSE-listed container ship charter owner pulled in December. The London-headquartered company will use its 17 vessels, all on charter to French ocean carrier CMA CGM, to guarantee...
  • Truck Drivers Go On Strike in Vancouver
    Truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver on March 10 picketed the Pacific Coast port to protest extensive delays at marine terminals that the truckers say are making their economic situation intolerable. The port authority said only 10 percent of the normal truck traffic was getting into and out of the marine...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Tanker breaks blockade
    A North Korean tanker carrying crude from a rebel-held oil terminal in eastern Libya appears to have broken through a naval blockade.
  • TMT readies sale
    Bankrupt Taiwanese shipowner Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) is gearing up for a campaign to offload one of its panamax bulkers.
  • Uljanik scoops another
    Croatian shipyard Uljanik has announced a deal to build a dredger for Jan De Nul.
  • SITC stronger
    Hong Kong-listed boxship owner SITC has posted a bigger profit for 2013 as revenue increased.
  • Bulker pay-out for SFL
    Ship Finance International (SFL) will make a profit of $25m after settling a row over charter terminations.
  • Euroseas builds war chest
    Greek owner Euroseas has another lump sum to pursue ship sales after its latest share sale.
  • Sembcorp clinches cruise deal
    Sembcorp Marine's Sembawang Shipyard has won a contract to upgrade a Royal Caribbean cruiseship.
  • Hanjin raising more money
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping has boosted its bank balance further through a bond sale.
  • JES wins again
    JES International Holdings has announced another bulker order, bringing its recent contract gains to $692m if all options are declared.
  • King John's cape crusade
    John Fredriksen has been crowned the new capesize king of Wall Street after a deal which saw Knightsbridge Tankers anointed the high yield cape vehicle for Frontline 2012.
  • RMT chief Bob Crow dies
    The UK Chamber of Shipping has paid tribute to union leader Bob Crow, who died on Tuesday.
  • PGS fixes $305m loan
    Norway's Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has finalised two loans worth a combined $305m for its last two seismic survey newbuildings at Mitsubishi in Japan.
  • Vard lands its biggest ship
    Fincantieri-owned Vard Holdings has announced an order for its biggest-ever newbuilding.
  • Norden builds orderbook
    Norden has taken its newbuilding investment programme past the $1bn mark following its latest visit to a Japanese shipyard.
  • Another two for SFL
    New York-listed Ship Finance International (SFL) has bought another two boxships backed by long-term charters.
  • Norden aims for more
    Norden is looking for a rise in profitability during the coming year after it posted a smaller but unsatisfactory loss in 2013.
  • Hanjin selling Algeciras
    Hanjin Shipping has selected a preferred bidder to take over its terminal in Algeciras, Spain.
  • AdvanFort crew stays put
    An Indian magistrate has extended the custody of 35 crew and guards on a ship operated by US security firm AdvanFort in a row over weapons on board.
  • Korean tanker seized
    Libyan forces have seized a North Korean tanker that loaded crude in a rebel-controlled port.
  • NYK in salt shipment deal
    NYK has secured a fifteen year charter to ship salt from Mexico to the US, the Japanese shipowner revealed Tuesday.
  • Greek tanker arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a Greek-owned chemical tanker latest court documents show.
  • Sinotrans suffers in FY2013
    China's Sinotrans Shipping has seen full-year profit plunge nearly 80% in financial figures released late last night.
  • Focus turns to salvage
    Greek authorities have turned their attention to preventing a grounded containership creating an environmental disaster.
  • Trio hit off Singapore
    Three vessels have been targeted by what is suspected to be the same gang of robbers in less than a week off Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • FAA to appeal drone ruling
    The ruling, which found that the FAA doesn't have jurisdiction because the unmanned aerial vehicle didn't fit the "aircraft" classification, could have implications for the regulation of commercial drone use.
  • FMC: Seattle-Tacoma port agreement in effect
    The Federal Maritime Commission "unanimously voted to effectively allow the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma to move forward on a cooperative agreement to exchange information and work together to find synergies," Commissioner William Doyle said.
  • Chiquita, Fyffes merger means impact for breakbulk reefer
    The announcement Monday that two big fruit companies -- Chiquita and Fyffes -- plan to merge also means that two of the top 10 operators of conventional breakbulk reefer ships will combine.
  • Old Dominion expects Q1 tonnage, revenue to surpass predictions
  • JaxPort launches design phase for intermodal facility
  • Union strike disrupts Vancouver port
  • U.S. Bank, Nexus partner on paperless invoice-payment options
  • Hanjin to stay at Port of Portland
  • Global Terminal upgrades system
  • Steel exports in January behind 2013's pace
    U.S. steel exports were 963,060 tons in January, up 10.5 percent from December 2013, but 10.6 percent lower than in January 2013, according to U.S. government data.
  • TNT Express to sell Dutch fashion segment
  • Washington Notebook: Ukraine unrest impacts trade
  • USDA expands storage loan program

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2014
  • Bunker vessels 'upgraded' ahead of new regulations
    Turkey wants its bunker fleet to conform to IMO and EU regulations.
  • Cruise line books loss
    But sees savings on fuel costs.
  • Fujairah delivery schedules 'tight'
    Prices in Middle East and Africa show little movement.
  • Price trends lack direction
    But Rotterdam market firms.
  • Chinese order for 'eco' ships
    Both owner and yard based in China.
  • Demand for seaborne trade 'continues to increase'
    New orders: 'The necessity to address bunker consumption has been a real driver.'
  • Suppliers see rise in quality and quantity claims
    But WFS and Cockett see smaller numbers of registered off-spec claims than reported by fuel testing agencies.
  • West African piracy 'damaging Nigerian oil sector'
    'A large share of the recent piracy attacks targeted vessels carrying petroleum products.'
  • Classification society to release report on LNG bunkering
    ABS has been looking at regulatory issues in North America.
  • Asian IFO prices trading flat
    Narrow-range trading seen this Tuesday.
  • 'Eco-ship' shuttle bulker secures charter
    Vessel will be built in a Japanese shipyard and delivered in August 2014.
  • Singapore: Attempts to rob three ships
    Believed to be work of same gang.
  • Troubled box shipping giant slash losses
    High bunker costs help keep South Korean firm in the red.
  • Bunker storage terminal owner makes annual loss
    Firm bought four storage terminals in December 2013 for $60 million.
  • Phillipines: Poor bunkering facilities blamed for high shipping costs
    'Underdeveloped' port layout linked to high domestic shipping costs.
  • Cruise ship software promises to save on fuel
    RINA adds own product to growing list of fuel-saving software.
  • First Atlantic Canada port to begin shore power services
    Installation work due to complete ahead of this year's cruise season.

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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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