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December 14, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 156pc to US$703/TEU, down 6.4pc to USWC, off 7.3pc to USEC
  • Iran to order 600,000 TEU in newbuilds, 18,000-TEUers among them
  • OOCL voids Asia-Europe sailings in respond to changes in market demand
  • G6 Alliance to operate its service structure as aligned through 2016
  • Myanmar shipping to benefit from temporary lifting of US trade restrictions
  • Overcapacity inescapable problem dominating container shipping: DP World
  • Gloomy outlook for Japan's shipping industry, says Tokyo research house
  • Construction starts on India's new Vizhinjam multipurpose port in Kerala
  • Baltic Dry Index, bellwether of global economy, continues to slide
  • After a peak season that never was, European box volume declines continue
  • Dash to get out of St Lawrence Seaway as winter freeze-up approaches
  • BIMCO issues notes to explain Anti-Corruption Clause for Charter Parties
  • Passing 2 million TEU mark, Port of Houston Authority sets a new record
  • UAL, Lufthansa ramp up of cargo cooperation on transatlantic routes
  • Deliveries in 2016 increase Emirates cargo capacity despite retirements
  • Consolidated Aviation Services aids forwarders widen use of air waybills
  • Get Airports Ready for Disaster programme readies facilities in India

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2015
  • ACHAA awarded ISO 9001:2008 certificate
  • Allcargo Logistics partners with Sadguru Jaggi's Isha Vidhya Foundation to support rural education
  • China approves merger of Cosco & China Shipping Co.
  • Global shipping industry will support further CO2 reduction measures at IMO, regardless of final outcome of Paris conference
  • Inland waterways should be developed to improve economy: Gadkari
  • MOL's new LNG carrier delivered
  • Apples can be imported thru' Cochin Port, rules Kerala HC
  • CAG tells MoS to create new policy to clear title deeds of ports
  • CMMI conference stresses on need to be ready for mandatory container weight verification regime
  • KIFTPL highlights advantages of PFT at trade meet in Kashipur
  • New box train service between Bengaluru & Chennai Port to commence soon
  • Forwarders dismayed over no decisive decision on expanding UK airport capacity
  • Forex reserves increase by $438.2 m to $352.09 bn
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on kitchenware products from China
  • Govt not dependent on private investors for funds to construct roads: Gadkari
  • INR plunges to end at 2-year low of 66.68 against dollar
  • Kerala MPs express concern over increasing rubber imports
  • Maharashtra receives investment commitments worth INR 75K cr.
  • Dr Vishwapati Trivedi to grace Gujarat Junction 2016 as Chief Guest on Jan. 8 in Kandla

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Is it really greener?
  • New transportation infrastructure director in USA
  • Last flight of Air France "jumbo jet"
  • From Prangl with love
  • Finnlines' Voionmaa takes FSA chair
  • Largest private fleet of CNG semitrucks in USA
  • THY introducing Indian Ocean islands service
  • Port of Emmelsum no longer unplugged
  • More contributions to a cleaner environment
  • Big shoes to fill at HHLA
  • Take a glimpse into the future in Singapore
  • Gulf Air launches two new Pakistan destinations
  • Narrow Aisle spreading out to Middle East
  • MacAndrews and OPDR calling Tilbury
  • Freight load decreased in Russia
  • Duisport's traffic management system to start in 2016
  • Royal Jordanian flourishing again in Far East
  • Singpost's top string-puller to leave
  • Merger mission almost accomplished
  • Eurotunnel back to normal?
  • Largest ever aircraft lands at Antarctic airport
  • Busy days for Network Rail workers

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • India's Adani Group orders two TSHDs at Royal IHC
    Indian conglomerate Adani Group has ordered two trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD) at Royal IHC, a top company official has said. The dredgers, each with a capacity of 8,000 m³ will be delivered in 2017, Karan Adani, executive director, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), told IHS Fairplay. APSEZ, India's...
  • Cosco, China Shipping stocks to resume trading after five-month halt
    Credit: PAThe listed entities of Cosco and China Shipping will resume trading on Monday 14 December after being suspended for more than five months as reorganisation to merge the complex web of public entities under the two groups gets under way. The reorganisation has been approved in principle by the...
  • Coltraco confirms new partner SMS at Marintec for South Korean Shipbuilding industry for Portascanner®Watertight
    Our CEO is delighted to announce a new partnership with SMS Korea Co., Ltd.. See here Ms Palm, Senior Director of SMS with our CEO Mr Carl Hunter. Based in Busan, Korea SMS will be our partner in the shipbuilding industry. They will be supporting our Portascanner® Watertight ultrasonic watertight integrity...
  • Germany's Reederei Buss, Liberty One team up
    Reederei Buss' Batrum Trader. Credit: Malte Schwarz The protracted restructuring of German containership owner and manager Reederei Buss seems to be coming to a close with today's announcement of a new management appointment and ownership reshuffle. The company, which used to be among the leading tramp owners in Germany, but whose...
  • China's CMES orders 10 VLCCs
    Six of the vessels are to be built in Dalian, pictured. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeShanghai-based China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has placed orders for 10 very large crude carriers with three compatriot shipyards. Six vessels are to be built at Dalian Shipbuilding while both Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks) and...
  • Transcaspian East-West Trade & Transit Corridor Discussed in Washington, D.C.
    December 10, 2015Media contact person:Aytan Aliyevaaaliyeva@usacc.org202 333 8702 On December 10, 2015, U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC), based in Washington, D.C., hosted a breakfast briefing on Transcaspian East-West Trade & Transit Corridor: Role of Baku International Sea Trade Port. The briefing was opened by Executive Director of USACC Susan Sadigova who welcomed...
  • Piracy incidents in southeast Asia down in November
    Tanker Joaquim was hijacked in August. Credit: Martin WrightSoutheast Asia, which has seen a rising number of incidents of tankers being hijacked for bunkers or clean petroleum products, saw a decline in such attacks in November. Statistics from Singapore-based Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships (ReCAAP) Information Sharing...
  • Shipbuilder DSME to sell Romanian yard
    Credit: PASouth Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), which is staring at a massive loss and growing debt, has announced that it will downsize or sell its Romanian yard, Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries. DSME said in a Korea Exchange filing that it could either sell or downsize DMHI, in line...
  • China introduces tough emissions control rules for ships
    A section of China's Bohai Bay. Credit: PAChina is introducing rules to curb emissions from ships in its three major port areas. Ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, and the northeastern Bohai Bay rim will be required under national law...
  • First Pilbara mine closure announced as ore price hits new lows
    The first of Australia's iron ore juniors, BC Iron, buckled as the price of ore fell below USD40 per tonne this week. One mine shut down in the Pilbara as another opened. BC Iron announced it was suspending operations at its joint venture with Fortescue in the Pilbara at the same time...
  • No respite from excess capacity, says ship manager
    Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group. Credit: Anglo-Eastern UnivanSome shipowners will inevitably be forced out of the oversupplied bulk and container shipping sectors, but their withdrawal will have little impact on the excess capacity that will simply be shifted around, said Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of newly merged Anglo-Eastern Univan...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Adidas eyes supply chain switch to south-east Asia as wages rocket in China
  • New cargo carrier Swift to lay claim ownership of 747s 'abandoned' at Kuala Lumpur Airport
  • Latest Asia-Europe GRIs only expected to have short-term effect, as slack season hoves into view
  • 'Air cargo will fail exporters', says industry, as Heathrow expansion decision is kicked into touch again
  • The polluters the Paris Treaty ignores
  • Shoppers flock to buy online - and that means trouble for UPS

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding adds to leadership team
  • Indian shipyards get their subsidies back
  • Bollinger promotes Brent Blackburn
  • Panolin expands stern tube lube options for older ships
  • Fincantieri lays keel for next Silversea cruise ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • DOT adopts ELD final rule for commercial truck drivers
  • International Shipholding Corp. gives strategic plan update
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers ECO class tanker for APT
  • MarAd announces completion of Guam port improvement project
  • Bunge Limited taps Borg as human resources boss

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • American Club going to get bigger, says Solarino
    Marine mutual gears up for launch of American Hellenic fixed premium hull insurer
  • Carry more, emit less
    Shell's Grahaeme Henderson asks how to economically meet increased demands for energy, while producing less Greenhouse gas?
  • Cosco and CSG unveil consolidation blueprint
    The two giants are fusing containership, bulker, tanker, port and leasing segments all at the same time
  • Capesize rates fall on most routes with weak demand
    Brazil-China trade holds up but any gains likely short-lived
  • New Baltic benchmark VLCC route signals renewed China focus
    Long-term plan is to replace Ras Tanura-Chiba with Ras Tanura-Ningbo trade
  • Asia-north Europe rates rally on back of mid-month GRIs
    But transpacific rates continue to slide
  • No end in sight to product stock building, warns IEA
    Owners worried over growing stock build-up - a release of stocks would cut demand for product tankers to haul cargoes
  • Joe Hughes injured in London bicycle accident
    Shipowners Claims Bureau chairman and chief executive forced to pull out of a client presentation in London
  • The nine hundred steps
    Korea Register was 55 years old in August - but under a new chairman it is looking young and competitive
  • Port of Melbourne lease deal stalls
    State government fails in bid to get legislation through parliament before the Christmas break
  • Singapore and Indonesia maritime authorities renew personnel training pact
    MOU aims to raise technical and professional standards for both government agencies
  • G6 alliance to keep existing members through 2016
    APL expects to remain with G6 'at least' until end of next year
  • Tilbury bounces back as MacAndrews returns
    CMA CGM shortsea specialist quits Thamesport to join sister company OPDR at rival London terminal
  • ICBC Financial Leasing to raise co-operation with Vale after $423m deal
    Deal will help ICBC Financial Leasing avoid cyclical fluctuations in shipping
  • Taiwan's Keelung and Taichung achieve EcoPort certification
    Official certification ceremony will take place on Tuesday December 15
  • Yard Talk | Is it a good time to go bargain hunting at Chinese shipyards?
    For ship buyers, it will be best to order with longer lead times
  • Port of Long Beach sees fifth straight month of cargo volume growth
    Strong cargo volumes the result of upcoming post-holiday sales planned by retailers across the country
  • Fitch cuts 2016 global shipping outlook to negative
    Slowing emerging markets growth to aggravate shipping capacity glut
  • AET appoints Rajalingam as new president and chief executive
    Capt Raja is a former seaman and has been overseeing the running of AET since July
  • Origin says APLNG project to export first cargo by year end
    LNG export project has taken seven years and 15,000 workers to complete
  • Hong Kong's dilemma: antitrust immunity for liner agreements
    Opinions mixed on whether Hong Kong should adopt a Singapore-style block exemption
  • Lerwick Harbour gets new vessel monitoring system from Transas
    Entire project expected to be completed by May 2016
  • US ports to see slower container cargo volume growth in 2016
    American export demand stays weak while US retailer inventories remain high
  • Port of Guam gets first major makeover since 1950s
    $50m ports improvement project completed on time and under budget
  • The dragon hits a rough patch
    China's inscrutable oil demand - and why it has everyone on edge
  • Something will give
    Shipping is always poised for a big change. This time it's for real
  • Leasing maestros or loose cannons?
    The rise of the Chinese leasing company, affiliated with powerful local banks, is changing ship finance
  • High and dry
    With the crisis in the dry bulk sector expected to reach its worst level yet in 2016, will shipowners be able to raise enough cash to survive?
  • Tanker owners keep their fingers crossed
    Owners hoping that oil demand will stick to strong growth trajectory, despite forecasts of slowing momentum

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Missing Malaysia Boeing owner was hiding in plain sight
  • US electronic logging rule heralds supply chain challenges, changes
  • Another employer strikes deal with ILWU clerical workers
  • Infographic: How to prepare for global container weight mandate
  • Oakland imports jump in November
  • Trans-Pacific rate slide continues
  • Advisory committee named for Philadelphia port
  • Cosco, China Shipping stock trading to resume Monday
  • G6 Alliance says it expects to stay intact through 2016
  • UK logistics industry slams delayed decision over Heathrow expansion
  • Itajai port gets turning basin permit, still needs emergency dredging
  • US Customs unveils container 'fast lane' pilot program
  • Slide show: Top transportation merger and acquisitions shaping the industry
  • China regulates sulfur emissions from ships
  • Asia-Europe container spot rates jump

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Storage play iffy for VLCCs
    Deutsche Bank says floating storage may spike rates, but economics appear poor.
  • Poland joins club of LNG importers
    LNG carrier Al Nuaman arrives at Swinoujscie with cooldown cargo from Qatar.
  • Chinese shipping giant comes into view
    Combined Cosco-CSG would include liner, bulkers and tankers, but not Cosco Corp Singapore.
  • Avance's offer for Aurora takes turn
    Fewer Aurora shareholders needed to agree to takeover for it to proceed, Avance says.
  • Sincere beats bulker blues
    Taiwanese owner pushes up Q3 earnings in tough market as costs fall and revenue increases.
  • DFDS stretches Channel deal
    Danish ro-ro owner extends contract for the Dieppe-Newhaven route with SMPAT until 2017.
  • The continental coastguard
    European Commission to unveil new permanent border agency to cope with refugee crisis.
  • UK equities feel oil pain
    London's FTSE 100 records big loss following continuing slump in oil prices, which IEA expects to last.
  • Founder Lee takes helm at Ezra Holdings
    Koh Poh Tiong steps down as chairman as shareholders approve Chiyoda subsea venture.
  • Agritrade adds panamax
    Indonesian coal mine owner spends slightly less than $3.5m to acquire a 73,000-dwt bulker.
  • Grieg wins recycling cash
    Norwegian group taps ABN Amro for funds to step up green demolition of ships.
  • Greek owner behind bulker buy
    Trade Fortune emerges as new operator of NYK's Global Legacy.
  • Charity charters rescue ship
    SOS Mediterannee takes Hempel Shipping vessel to save refugees in the Med.
  • Maersk sells into Mexico
    Danish owner offloads veteran anchor-handler to Armamex Naviera.
  • Pacific Basin buys back
    Hong Kong-listed bulker owner splashes out $37.05m to acquire convertible bonds due in 2016.
  • Buss teams with Liberty One
    German boxship owner "secures future" through tie-up with Dieter Schulz-led company after striking deal with creditors.
  • DSME picks Wartsila
    South Korean yard signs contract with Finnish firm for combined gas systems on 17 LNG carriers.
  • Ferry goes aground
    Passengers evacuated after Norwegian vessel hits rock at Austevoll.
  • Chinese merger "approved"
    Reports claim State Council gives green light to tie-up between Cosco and China Shipping to form China Cosco Shipping Group.
  • AET confirms new CEO
    MISC halts its hunt for new boss of tanker arm as it sticks with in-house candidate.
  • Dolphin says it faces bankruptcy
    The collapse in the oil price looks set to claim another offshore services company.
  • Hong Kong costs rise
    Former British colony now amongst top three most expensive cities in Asia, overtakes Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • China's State Council approves restructuring of COSCO, CSCL
  • BNSF to compete with Canadian Pacific for Norfolk Southern?
  • G6 Alliance expects to remain intact in 2016
  • Spot container rates rise 6.7%
  • Port of Long Beach reports strong November container volumes
  • Port of Houston sets container throughput record in 2015
  • Philadelphia selects port advisory members
  • MarAd completes Guam Commercial Port Improvement Project
  • New rail container shuttle launches in Sweden
  • Report: U.S. port growth expected to slow in 2016
  • WWL extends Baltimore port lease through 2045
  • House passes STB reauthorization

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2015
  • Paris climate talks go into overtime
    Final text to be presented on Saturday, shipping still excluded from latest version.
  • Container line merger will form world's fourth biggest operator
    Chinese government approves plans to combine Cosco and China Shipping Group.
  • Trafigura secures 1 million mt of bunker product
    Contract is for delivery at Nakhodka in the Russian Far East.
  • UK Supreme Court to consider substantive hearing on 'OW Bunker test case'
    Res Cogitans ruling has left multiple owners in danger of paying twice for fuel.
  • OW: Court ruling 'strengthens the position of physical supplier'
    UAE court in 'landmark ruling'.
  • Vitol fixes a third OBO tanker as clean product floating storage: sources
    Traders could prefer them to normal LR2s for floating storage due to cheaper rates.
  • LNG already 'outdated' fuel choice
    As the world begins to take up LNG, Norway declares it a conventional fossil fuel and calls for zero-emission ferries.
  • Bunker prices offer lifeline in deteriorating shipping markets
    Fuel costs have fallen well below company forecasts.
  • NYMEX RBOB rallies on short-covering, crude settles lower
    ICE Brent crude settles under $40/b for the first time in nearly seven years.

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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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