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January 15, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Intramar delivers baby formula from New Zealand to Shanghai
  • China CSCL gains self-developed 10,000-TEU vessel
  • Shandong takes lead in launching e-visa pilot program for seagoing ships
  • China surpasses US as world's biggest trading country in 2013
  • Lianyungang port opens new port area
  • U.S. retail box imports forecast to rise 2.8pc in 2013 to 16.3m TEU
  • NCHO Marine accepts cargo for CIS, Afghanistan via south Iran
  • Idle fleet swells with 40 over-panamax ships idle at year-end
  • Japan expected to fine NYK, 'K' Line, WWL for price fixing
  • Cambodian union faces law suits, strikers return at gun point
  • Xi'an launches scheduled freighter service to Incheon
  • Swiss competition body fines Cathay, SIA for cartel dealings
  • Lufthansa Cargo hikes capacity utilisation to 69.9pc in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Bahri Line loads heavy transformers at Mumbai Port
  • CaroTrans & MOLAX LINE team up for ocean services between US & Northern Asia
  • CSG division charters bulk carriers from affiliate
  • DGX enhances ocean services to Latin America
  • Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000-TEU vessels
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • Gautam Chatterjee impressed by Seafarers' Home in Kandla
  • HMM signs charter contract for six 10,000-TEU vessels
  • Maersk Line, APL & OOCL initiate new cooperation on existing Far East-Indian Subcontinent services
  • ZIM renews operations in Paraguay
  • Export incentives likely for sectors ineligible for EU sops
  • Antwerp Port Authority leads the way in sustainable logistics
  • JNPT outshines at Major Ports' cultural competition
  • Madras HC halts container terminal project at Chennai Port
  • Mundra Port not affected by Gujarat HC order on closing units in APSEZ
  • Shipping Minister gets Cabinet nod on pending issues, including conversion of Kandla Port land
  • Vasan sends first train from Ennore Port's new railway siding on its way
  • Freight boosts Railways' total revenue earnings by 13.34 pc in April-Dec.
  • Borg Energy to invest in various projects in India
  • Industrial output shrinks by 2.1 pc in Nov.

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • U.S. Coast Guard warns mariners about marijuana use
  • Tugboat loses control of barge, sinks
  • January 14, 2014 N.Y. City looks to expand ferry services
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG fueled ferry at STX France
  • Wärtsilä X72 passes another milestone
  • New dry dock boosts Hendry ship repair capacity
  • JHSV 3 completes Acceptance Trials
  • Bouchard ATB program moves forward at VT Halter Marine

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Construction project shutting down Port of Bellingham public pier
  • Port of Vancouver teams with WSU for new executive training program
  • Sheida Sahandy to take helm of Puget Sound Partnership
  • Colleen McAleer sworn-in as Port of Port Angeles Commissioner
  • Diana Shipping borrows $18 million to purchase pair of Panamax vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Stena Bulk takes back operation and management for LNG carriers
    Firm delegated responsibility to a spin-off company but has reconsidered that approach
  • OSG will save $30m a year from cutting its international workforce
    Bankruptcy court will rule next month on proposed outsourcing to V.Ships
  • MacAndrews gains a stake in Bilbao logistics firm
    Acquisition makes CMA CGM shortsea player the dominant shareholder
  • Aframaxes and suezmaxes are in the money
    Smaller tankers make remarkable earnings as daily rates slip for very large crude carriers
  • Lunde takes ship management job
    Banker stays busy after stepping down at DVB
  • Containerisation International moves offices
    Leading box shipping publication is off to a new City of London base
  • US west coast ports prepare for ILWU negotiations
    Suez replaces Panama Canal as threat to Los Angeles and Long Beach container traffic
  • Maersk, APL and OOCL announce new Asia-India tie-up
    Carriers to deploy a total of 18 vessels on three services, with an average weekly capacity of 17,500 teu
  • Euronav equity issue raises $50m
    Money will support the takeover of Maersk's VLCC fleet
  • Maritime Maisie salvors still battling fire as refuge requests go unanswered
    Japan coastguard turns away chemical tanker ablaze since a collision two weeks ago
  • MOL to sell 49% of its US terminal assets
    Talks under way with Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management
  • December record Chinese oil imports give VLCC owners cause for cheer
    But January daily earnings fall as the country's imports slow
  • Woodside agrees Pluto LNG supply deal with Japan
    First shipment leaves Australia in April under three-year contract with Chubu Electric
  • HMM will sell all its Shinhan Financial Group shares
    Debt-laden South Korean carrier plans new disposal to boost cashflows
  • Chan announces Teekay Tankers retirement
    Chief executive steps down this summer after 18 years with the company
  • Brussels lifts its ban on shipping Iranian oil
    Six-month suspension starts next week as Tehran curbs its nuclear programme
  • Nordea drops Eitzen Chemical loans
    Agent bank offloads one of three credit facilities

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Diamond S settles OSG claims
    Wilbur Ross-linked Diamond S has agreed to sharply reduce its charter-rejection claims against bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group
  • Chan to exit Teekay Tankers
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers has announced the resignation of chief executive officer Bruce Chan, effective 20 June
  • OSG to lay off 210 employees
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to lay off almost all of the shore-side staff in its international tanker division
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG vessel
    French English Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries has placed an order worth a reported €270 million ($369M) with STX France for the construction of a new vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • APL, Maersk and OOCL to co-operate on services
    APL, Maersk and OOCL will team to provide three weekly sailings on three existing Far East-Indian subcontinent services, starting in February
  • Moody's says BW Group's bond buy back is credit positive
    Moody's Investors Service, the US-based credit ratings agency, said that the BW Group tender offer on its $500M senior secured bond is credit positive
  • HMM to sell stake in Shinhan Financial Group
    South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it would sell 2,084,344 shares it holds in compatriot banking group Shinhan Financial Group
  • BW Group starts to buy back notes due in 2017
    BW Group, the diversified Singapore-based shipping and offshore services group, said it had commenced buying back an issue of notes that carry a 6.625% coupon and that are due to mature in 2017
  • Detained Chinese vessels left Indonesia before ban
    Chinese vessels detained at South East Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, left the port before 12 January, the due date of Indonesia's ban on raw ore export, according to China's largest maritime social website
  • Chubu to buy gas from Woodside LNG
    Woodside Petroleum today announced it had signed a sales and purchase agreement with Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co.
  • MOL Australia awards GAC three-year contract
    Gulf Agency Company (GAC) Australia, announced it has signed off on an exclusive three-year contract to provide Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) port and ship agency services across Australia
  • New head of shipping named at Deutsche Bank
    Deutsche Bank has closed the leadership gap in its ship finance division following the departure of Ralf Bedranowsky in mid-2013r
  • Ferry passengers still stranded in Philippines
    A total of 167 passengers and 12 vessels remain stranded at Philippine ports today due to rough seas caused by a low pressure area off the southern part of the country
  • G6 Alliance cancels two more Asia-Europe loops
    The G6 Alliance has cancelled two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • US House Leader Aims to Bring Surface Bill to Floor by August Recess
  • US Legislator: Action Soon on Cargo Preference
  • Delivery Key to International E-Commerce Growth
  • US Beef Exports Set Record in November
  • Container Rate Indexes Run in Contracts, But Crawl in Futures Trading
  • Shippers Can Expect More Volatility in Trans-Pacific
  • China's Export Mix Shifts to Higher-End Goods
  • Welch: Teamsters Didn't Vote to 'Place Themselves Out of a Job'

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • LPG steals the spotlight
    A leading equity analyst has initiated research coverage of four publicly-traded operators that are poised to cash in on what he believes to be one of shipping's hottest sectors.
  • All eyes on Indonesia
    Indonesian naval forces appear to be intensifying patrols in response to a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals.
  • OSG plots demo deal
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is looking to offload one of its oldest aframax tankers.
  • Berge Bulk goes Greek
    Berge Bulk of Singapore has signed a one-year contract for a Greek-owned capesize bulker, brokers say.
  • Marad boss clears hurdle
    A US Senate panel has given its nod to the nomination of Chip Jaenichen to lead the US Maritime Administration (Marad) on a permanent basis.
  • Crewboat trio rescued
    Three crewmen managed to escape from a windfarm support vessel before it sank in flames in the North Sea.
  • Rem board revolts
    Rem Offshore directors have failed to back a potential $37m offer for its remaining shares by CEO and owner Age Remoy over price.
  • Iranian sanctions easing
    The European Union is to suspend Iranian sanctions on 20 January following last November's landmark agreement.
  • Opec output edges up
    Opec output edged up in December to 29.72m barrels per day (bpd).
  • Diana fixes and finances
    Diana Shipping has found a taker for one of its panamax newbuildings under construction in China.
  • Tanker under tow
    A powerless Hellespont tanker has been taken under tow off the west coast of Ireland.
  • STX seals ferry deal
    Brittany Ferries has confirmed a EUR 270m ($369m) order for the world's largest LNG-powered passengership at STX France.
  • Ro-pax capsizes off Jakarta
    No casualties have been reported after the sinking of a ro-pax in the port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia.
  • HMM eyes more sales
    Korean shipowner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) plans to offload its stake in a compatriot financial services company as part of its efforts to boost liquidity.
  • Mundra in the clear
    India's port of Mundra is still working normally despite a court ordering operator Adani Group to shut down 12 of its units there.
  • Three seized from ro-ro
    West African pirates have taken three hostages from a ro-ro after an attack off Equatorial Guinea.
  • Moody's lauds BW move
    BW Group's offer to buy back some bonds could save the company as much as $33m per year, according to Moody's.
  • Trio team for India
    Container lines APL, Maersk and OOCL are teaming up with five other owners on Asia to India business.
  • Kayne lifts KNOT stake
    Kayne Anderson has strengthened its holding in KNOT Offshore Partners after taking a bundle of extra units worth around $10m.
  • Skov gets busier
    Danish shipowner Clipper Group has added two new directors to its board, including Hafnia Tankers CEO Mikael Skov.
  • LSC sell off continues
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has sold another multipurpose (MPP) ship as it accelerates plans to focus on the handysize segment.
  • Drummond's downer
    A ban on Drummond's shipments from Colombia will haul down steam coal exports from the country by around one third, Reuters reports.
  • No let up in attacks
    Waters around Indonesia have seen a surge of robbery incidents in the first two weeks of 2014 latest figures show.
  • Euronav seals round one
    Euronav has completed the first of two equity issues which will finance the $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet.
  • G6 chops two
    The G6 Alliance of boxship lines has cut capacity further on Asia to Europe trades.
  • OSG wielding axe
    OSG looks likely to make most of its international management team redundant as it brings in V.Ships to handle its overseas fleet.
  • Tallink crew to strike
    Tallink crews are threatening strike action in a dispute over pay.
  • CMRE set to raise $100m
    Greek shipowner Costamare looks set to raise at least $100m from its latest fund raising exercise unveiled on Monday.
  • Chan heads for exit
    Teekay's spin-off Teekay Tankers is looking for a new chief executive, the company disclosed last night.
  • Ezra eyes spin-off
    Ezra Holdings is considering spinning off its subsea services division EMAC AMC, the company has disclosed.
  • US ports eye good start
    Import volumes at the major US container ports are expected to grow 4.8% in January, a leading trade body has forecast.
  • GASS loses glow
    A leading Wall Street analyst has downgraded shares of Greece's StealthGas based on a bet that it's going to be outshined by the likes of Dorian LPG and other operators that intend to pursue New York listings.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Canadian firm buying stake in TraPac Terminals
    MOL is planning to sell a 49-percent interest in its TraPac terminal subsidiary to a Canadian company, Brookfield Asset Management.
  • ModusLink moves contact center support to the cloud
  • Manufacturing up, retail down in Q4
  • Senators: Crude transport by rail needs review
    "The recent series of explosions and accidents involving oil trains demands an investigation and review of our current safety practices and regulations," Senators John Rocekfeller and Ron Wyden said.
  • Terex chooses Amber Road
  • Florida governor pledges $138 million for ports
  • ILA members reject contract in Baltimore
    ILA members approved a national master contract that covers containerized cargo last April. But negotiations over local issues and handling of breakbulk cargo continued in some ports, including Baltimore.
  • Senate committee OKs Maritime Administrator
  • Carriers cooperate on Far East-India services
    CMA CGM, Maersk, APL, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, Hamburg Süd and Regional Container Lines will cooperate on services between the Far East and Indian subcontinent starting next month.
  • Nation needs improved infrastructure, says Caterpillar president
  • With crack repaired, MSC Monterey en route to Boston
    Reederei NSB, the owner of the containership MSC Monterey, said repairs on its cracked deck and hull have been completed.
  • SDV reinforces its Benelux network by acquiring EDT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • IFO prices flat in Fujairah and Suez
    Mixed price movements in South Africa.
  • Prices lack direction in European markets
    Soft demand in Gibraltar.
  • Low-density fuel oil cargoes being diverted to Singapore
    Fujairah prices soar as low-density fuel oil avails tighten.
  • World's 'largest LNG fuelled ferry' to be in operation in 2017
    Brittany Ferries to sign construction contract on Tuesday.
  • EU to lift ban on Iranian oil cargoes
    Temporary move follows agreement on Islamic republic's nuclear development.
  • Cruise line back-tracks on 'ECA port decision'
    Carnival Cruise Lines to return to US port having earlier blamed ECA regulations for its departure.
  • Asian IFO prices hold steady
    MGO prices have weakened at most ports.
  • China: Small-scale LNG carriers to serve inland market
    LNG bunkering seen as spur to regional demand.
  • Germany's 'first' LNG-fuelled ferry will enter service next year
    Newbuilding on track for delivery in April 2015, according to shipyard.
  • Nigeria: No 'special levies' for ship bunkering sector
    'Bunkering will not be constrained by government.'
  • Hong Kong sulphur cap regulations drafted
    New ruling to take effect from April 1.
  • Evergreen further reduces operating costs
    Orders 10 vessels that are 'fully equipped' with fuel saving technology.

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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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