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December 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger stands to trigger global industry consolidation
  • Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data
  • World Shipping Council's Koch predicts 'very challenging' 2016
  • Bigger boxships not better with current market conditions: Maersk
  • Taiwan's top three ocean liners see revenues plunge in Q3 dragged down by rates
  • Asia to lead quadrupling of worldwide exports by 2050: HSBC study
  • China expects to span globe with railways in Africa, South America, Europe
  • Freight firms see slow-growth, but express companies expect bright future
  • CMA CGM's foundation seeks proposals for helping disabled children
  • NYK Scholarships Offered for 15th Consecutive Year in China
  • Cathay to pay US$4m to settle Canada price-fixing probe
  • Stifel index shows confidence in air freight market softening over next six months
  • AirBridgeCargo adds Atlanta to US service network

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • 'Tabletop Drill' prepares for serious marine incident
  • Chinese deep sea merchant fleet outnumbers US-flag carriers
  • GCGL moves two 340-t HMC cranes from Antwerp to Paradip Port
  • Gold Star Line brings largest vessel to India
  • Govt notifies indirect tax benefits to shipbuilding sector
  • Idle containerships up by 52 pc in Nov.
  • IMMA develops app-driven medicine catalogue for seafarers
  • India re-elected as member of IMO
  • Maritime Cook Islands expands network, appoints Deputy Registrars in India
  • S&P raises Steamship Mutual outlook to Positive
  • Shipping industry seen benefiting from further consolidation
  • UK freight forwarding comments on UK govt's Autumn Statement
  • India's crude imports from Asia-Pacific shoots up to 187,000 bpd in Oct.
  • Cargo & construction truck business on recovery path
  • Uttarakhand gets MMLP developed by CONCOR & SIIDCUL
  • Economic growth will be in double digit, says Rajnath Singh
  • India has huge potential to become global supplier of hybrid seeds: Govt
  • INR recovers handsomely against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finding space for groupage shipments
  • Fewer goods on German railways
  • New front man for Aviasecure
  • Aarhus Logistics Centre snaps up Cargo Service
  • Christmas present for Thorco
  • Laurels for top foreign investors in Slovenia
  • Locomotive factory projects shaping up in India
  • The beginning of the end of an era
  • SOL welcomes new ship
  • Consequences in Great Britain
  • PNYNJ posts box record
  • Higher volumes over next few months
  • Train journey to highlight climate conference
  • All-cargo carrier to hire 100 pilots
  • New Year - new ITJ editor

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • DS Torm orders four LR2 tankers in first deal since 2008
    LR2 tanker Torm Kristina. Credit: HasenpuschDS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company, says it has placed an order for four LR newbuildings with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) with expected delivery in the period between 4Q17 and 2Q18. "The agreement includes the option to purchase up to six additional vessels within...
  • Germany's tramp sector looks into the abyss
    A typical tramp ship. Credit: Martin WrightGermany's once-proud tramp shipowner sector is looking down a precipice as the slump in the container ship charter market worsens. To make matters worse, the sector's banks are losing patience with defaulting shipping customers. Anecdotal evidence suggested that insolvencies of KG one-ship companies and fire...
  • Transas ECDIS first to pass new IHO & IEC standards
    November 2015. Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS is the first system in the market to pass all DNV-GL tests according to the new IHO & IEC standards. The new generation of the Transas ECDIS complies with the latest requirements and provides a number of features beyond this. The production of the new...
  • Thorco to add five ships to fleet
    One of Thorco's existing fleet. Credit: Thorco Shipping Global project and breakbulk carrier Thorco Shipping has announced the acquisition of five large tweendecker mpp (multi-purpose) vessels in a drive to renew its fleet. The ships are 18,000 dwt units, each equipped with three cranes to give a maximum lifting capacity of...
  • More container consolidation, but there are limits
    As the industry awaits the outcome of CMA CGM's negotiations over a potential deal with Singapore's NOL, speculation has turned to other potential consolidation in the container line sector. Intriguingly, Maersk Lines chief operating officer Soren Toft, whose company had been challenging CMA CGM to take over NOL, said recently...
  • Bulk carrier Jinhui reports big loss on weak markets
    One of Jinhui's owned bulker fleet. Credit: Fotoflite Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has reported major losses for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year which it has attributed to a weak freight market and losses from investments. The group's net loss amounted...
  • Adaro Energy plans contract of affreightment with Philippines
    Photo: PAIndonesia's second-biggest coal producer, PT Adaro Energy, is arranging a contract of affreightment to ship coal to the Philippines. Sources told IHS Fairplay that at least 10 panamax bulkers a year would be required to fulfill the contract. Although demand from China, the world's biggest coal importer, has been weakening, the Philippines has been...
  • TEPCO-Chubu Electric joint venture eyes Singapore coal trading
    Officials at the launch of the JV in April. Credit: PAThe recently formed thermal fuel venture between Japanese utility companies Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power has set up a subsidiary in Singapore to trade coal and charter bulkers. JERA Co Inc, which began operations in Japan in...
  • Robotics and big data central to port innovation
    The research was commissioned by DP World. Photo: PAInnovation in robotics, driverless vehicles, big data, and simulation software will be more important to port operations in the next decade as shrinking global trade volumes emphasise cost-cutting and efficiency. A new piece of research commissioned by global port operator DP World says...
  • Thailand's Laem Chabang plans infrastructure projects worth $167m
    Thailand's Laem Chabang port is undertaking three key infrastructure projects worth THB6 billion (USD167 million) to improve efficiency and expand its position as a trade hub for ASEAN, according to port director Montree Rerkjamnian. Local press reports said Laem Chabang is currently seeking a contractor for a THB1.8 billion container...
  • Ferry forced to transfer passengers after hitting debris
    An Indonesia-registered ferry was forced to transfer its passengers to another vessels on 29 November after hitting a floating object during its journey from Batam, Indonesia to Singapore. Sea Prince, the 1976 built passenger ship with IMO number 88843408, was carrying 97 passengers, including 51 Singaporeans and 7 crew. It departed...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Container shipping rate contract negotiations hit deadlock, due to low pricing
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme extends contract with Kuehne + Nagel
  • Plea for Whitehall to hold faith in UK rail freight as report calls for upgrade delays
  • Maersk Line signs up for ambitious plan to develop Indonesian port of Bitung
  • Cargo 2000 set to be re-named as fresh team plots new course
  • Delivering cargo: Iraqi Airways' novel 747 loading solution
  • Logistics startups changing India's e-commerce supply chain
  • Measuring port performance...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Davie box ship to oiler conversion gets go ahead
  • New pilot boat has Volvo Penta IPS propulsion
  • Cat releases C9.3 ACERT platform to commercial market
  • Two Tampa shipyards combine operations
  • Seacor eyes spin off of offshore business
  • Scania showcases Tier 3 line up at Workboat Show
  • Torm returns to the newbuilding market
  • Alfa Laval adds inline PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber
  • World's largest wind farm installer delivered

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Weather slows remediation work on Port of Port Angeles project
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of September
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 50-day Pacific patrol
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners vote to approve 2016 budget
  • Ahead of schedule maintenance work allows early opening of Chittenden Locks

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Euronav sold a 1998-built suezmax tanker for $22m
    Crude tanker owner reaps capital gain on sale of $11.1m
  • Golar LNG eyes Iranian opportunities
    Iran has capacity to employ as many floating liquefaction vessels 'as we dare to dream', says Golar Management boss Smith
  • Euronav board exits clear the way for independent growth
    Increased independence and diversification of the board was always part of the grand plan says tanker giant as key long-term backers Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down
  • Hapag-Lloyd to pay off high-interest bond
    German line refinances to pay down debt
  • Scorpio Tankers drops four MR options
    Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker player also extends time charter period for LR2 ship
  • European companies have Iranian advantage over US competitors
    Lifting of sanctions against Iran does not immediately include US companies, or US nationals
  • PLA appoints new chairman
    Christopher Rodrigues to take helm of Port of London Authority
  • Rickmers Maritime exits creditor agreement
    Tight restrictions now lifted, giving it more financial flexibility and easing trust's path to growth
  • Höegh LNG reports strong third quarter amid FSRU demand
    Oversupplied LNG market bodes well for FSRU demand growth, says company
  • Euronav taps new chairman as Peter Livanos resigns
    Seasoned ship finance banker Carl Steen is named to lead board
  • Long-haul LNG shipments to India to shrink in 2016
    Indian buyers have gravitated toward buying cheaper spot LNG amid lower oil and gas prices
  • Hong Kong Shipowners' Association elects new executive committee members
    Sabrina Chao picked as association's chairman
  • IMO picks new 40-member council
    Members remained mostly unchanged from the 2014-2015 biennium
  • Egypt launches East Port Said development project
    Project to provide more jobs for young people in the country
  • Wisdom Marine posts strong results amid dismal dry market
    Year-to-date revenue for end-October rose 17.2% compared with the year-ago period
  • Euroseas sells 1993 containership for recycling
    Bulkers and boxships operator trims net loss to $1.4m
  • It's the climate, stupid
    There is still much to play for at the Paris climate talks
  • Prepare for the winds of change from Paris
    Latest UNFCCC meeting could push more CO2 reduction demands on shipping
  • Make them listen, make them remember
    It is still a struggle to get the message of maritime importance out to the wider population

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Werner hikes pay to retain, recruit solo drivers
    Werner Enterprises, the fifth-largest truckload carrier in the U.S., is raising solo driver pay by an average of $5,000 annually, the latest sign of how motor carriers are forking out more to keep and attract drivers ahead of serious demographic headwinds. The pay increase for solo drivers comes on the heels...
  • Oakland raises crane heights ahead of expected mega-ships
    The Port of Oakland is increasing the height of four ship-to-shore cranes so they will be capable of working the largest container ships now calling at U.S. ports, and even larger vessels in the future. The existing cranes, which are 13 years old, will be raised 26 feet higher, and they...
  • North Carolina port seeks to punch with South Atlantic heavyweights
    The Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, is using a newfound infusion of $35 million in annual state funds to expand its container facilities, dredge its harbor, and try to escape the shadow of its larger regional competitors. With a U.S. East Coast market share that for years has been less than...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Chemical tankers sold
    Glovis said to be buyer of tankers owned by Principal Maritime and Nisshin Shipping.
  • Slots now an issue for ferry arrested in US
    Casino company seeks access to arrested ferry Nova Star in order to retrieve assets.
  • GulfMark shares leap
    Shares in Houston offshore vessel owner increase by 20.8% on New York Stock Exchange.
  • Euronav books $11m gain on suezmax sale
    New York and Brussels-listed owner confirms Cap Laurent offloaded for nearly $22.3m.
  • Vitol aims to continue Libyan export scheme
    The Swiss trader, which has supplied Libya since 2015, said it hopes to renew deal.
  • Seal bite leads to rescue by UK military
    Navy and air force send assets to help cruise passenger injured in wildlife encounter
  • Lender restrictions ease for Rickmers
    The Singapore-listed boxship operator said the move improves 'financial flexibility'.
  • Hoegh Partners logs slight restatement
    Parent Hoegh LNG Holdings pays indemnification to spinoff over Indonesian tax issue.
  • Golar mulls sale of fleet of six LNG carriers
    New York-listed owner turns focus to FLNG units as it reports in-line quarterly loss.
  • Frontline returns as merger is approved
    John Fredriksen's plans to bring together his two tanker companies get shareholders' green light.
  • 'Grand plan' comes together
    Watershed as Euronav founders step down from board, as world's largest quoted-tanker firm aims to attract bigger investors.
  • Grupo TMM turns red
    Mexican owner posts loss for the third quarter of the year despite a 9.2% increase in revenue.
  • Hapag-Lloyd splashes cash
    Newly-listed container line spending $125m on buying back expensive US bonds.
  • Fixtures at three-year low
    Braemar ACM says October's offshore bookings fall, but lay-ups causing rate spikes.
  • Wrist acquires Den Helder
    Danish ship supplier expands in the Netherlands as it buys partner.
  • Buhari takes aim
    Nigerian president blasts owners, oil companies and banks for "aiding and abetting" corruption.
  • Seacor unit changes hands
    Offshore marine subsidiary of US owner issues $175m in convertible notes to Carlyle Group.
  • Scorpio drops MR options
    US-listed owner says Mipo tanker quartet will not be built as it seals $36m loan to refinance LR2.
  • Shin Yang on the rise
    Diversified Malaysian shipowner pushes up its profit despite posting smaller revenue.
  • Korean duo downgraded
    KIS cuts ratings for HMM and Hanjin Shipping in difficult markets.
  • Interorient clinches $114m loan
    EBRD coughs up the cash to allow Cyprus-based manager to boost fleet.
  • Shreyas in new JV
    Indian boxship owner forming logistics company with Japan's Suzue Corp.
  • Yangzijiang buys into ZLPFL
    Chinese shipbuilder splashes out $15.6m for 40% stake in new leasing firm.
  • Russian tanker spills oil
    Clean-up begins on Sakhalin Island after veteran vessel runs aground in storm.
  • Eleven crew feared dead
    Eight other seafarers rescued after Chinese cargoship sank off the Philippines.
  • Abducted sailors safe
    Five Polish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria on Friday make contact with families.
  • Torm confirms return to newbuilding arena
    Danish owner says four firm LR2s are costing $200m, with six options in place at its favoured Chinese yard.
  • Dof sells again
    Owner offloads second vessel this month as OSV heads to Australia.
  • Steen takes the chair at Euronav
    Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down as tanker owner seeks to diversify board after US listing.
  • Hoegh LNG back in profit
    Norwegian owner turns around loss as it benefits from Egas charter of FSRU Hoegh Gallant.
  • Pacific Richfield fleet put up for sale
    Singapore offshore vessel operator undergoing company sponsored restructuring exercise.
  • Jinhui books $32m loss
    Stock market slide and weak freight rates take their toll at Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner.
  • Batam ferry runs into trouble
    Fast ferry reported to have floating object after leaving the Nongsapura ferry terminal in Batam.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Holiday shopping season kicks off with strong e-commerce orders
  • General cargo vessel sinks off Luzon, 11 seafarers feared dead
  • ZIM reports $11m Q3 profit
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM
  • Executive Moves: Port of Stockton, Hong Kong Shipowners Association, APEC and Cargotec

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • ICS, BIMCO explain supply/demand issues of global sulphur cap
    Scrubber uptake and increased fuel efficiency important factors; enforcement bigger challenge than in ECAs.
  • Market 'living dangerously' due to lack of credit discipline
    Low oil prices making it too easy to deal with companies that have limited capital.
  • Singapore Dec ex-wharf 380 bunker fuel concludes at premiums of $1-$1.50/mt
    Incoming western volumes for December expected to be mostly bunker market ready or cracked material.
  • Iran: 'State-owned company returns to international bunker market'
    'The NITC's oil tankers loaded their first bunkering consignment on Monday.'
  • Additional rotor sail increases vessel's fuel efficiency
    Second prototype installed in November 2015, says shipping firm.
  • Egypt: Bunkering firm and players to develop Ain Sokhna port
    Agreement signed to build harbour for petrochemical and gas operations, says report.
  • Rise in MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore
    Number has increased to 48, showed data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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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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