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December 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM greets Christmas with a blizzard of Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • MOL ups Asia-west coast South America rate US$750/TEU on January 15
  • Panama Canal Authority starts process to find builder of new box terminal
  • Oman's Port of Salalah announces two CMA CGM weekly calls from CMA CGM
  • Estonia's Port of Tallinn volumes fall, boxes off 37pc, bulk by 20pc
  • CMA CGM deploys reefer ships to capture Ecuadorian-Med banana market
  • Schenker to acquire 75pc of Redhead Holdings and form JV in UK
  • CenterPoint Prop marks International Transload Logistics' Joliet opening
  • US lawmakers pass buck on currency, trade enforcement to White House
  • CMA CGM makes changes of shipping routes between Europe and West Africa
  • Global warming alarmist Carbon War Room hurt shipping not cited in Paris
  • Emirates unhappy with Chinese refusal to widen landing, marketing rights
  • Air freight demand from China slows down, but continues to be strong
  • New Pakistani policy: Open skies likely to generate huge airport revenues
  • Business blasts government's delay over Heathrow-Gatwick runway decision

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Global shipping industry welcomes Paris Climate Change agreement
  • Nitrogen Blanketing - Tanks
  • Shippers working with lines to smoothen implementation of mandatory container weight verification rule
  • WAX service to resume direct calls in Cameroon
  • Ministry of Shipping taking initiatives to strengthen infrastructure of Major Ports & improve their efficiency
  • Commerce Secretary to inaugurate INSTC Conference on Dec. 22 in Mumbai
  • Centre cuts MEP on onion to $400/t
  • India not in favour of 'zero-duty' model in FTAs
  • INR recovers against dollar after Asian currencies firm up
  • Japan to provide INR 5,536-cr. loan for metro rail projects in Chennai & Ahmedabad

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Morgan Stanley slashes dry bulk outlook
    Morgan Stanley analyst Fotis Giannakoulis. Credit: IHS/Greg MillerAdding to the drumbeat of bleak predictions, Morgan Stanley has sharply lowered its outlook for the dry bulk sector and downgraded multiple public owners. "We expect the market to remain under pressure at least through 2017 as most of the large orderbook is delivered...
  • DSIC Offshore wins five ethane tanker orders
    China's Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore shipyard has secured a newbuilding contract for the construction of five very large ethane carriers. The 85,000cbm vessels with IMO type c type 3 -ear shaped tanks are to be built for Jaccar Holdings-Hartmann subsidiary JHW Engineering & Contracting. The DNV-GL classed vessels which are scheduled to be...
  • Marshall Islands first to adopt new standard for PMSCs
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands has informed those companies with vessels under its flag that "effective 1 January 2016, companies shall engage only those PMSCs that are certified to the new ISO 28007-1:2015 standard by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) authorised certification body". The Marshall Islands, the world's third...
  • New manual reporting software with integrated analysis tool
    INTERSCHALT develops solution for fleet-wide, uniform, manual data collection on board. Manual reporting software Bluetracker[express] also uses Bluetracker web applications. Presentation of complete Bluetracker software at the International Conference on Ship Efficiency in Hamburg. INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, the provider of maritime software for cargo and fleet management, presented its enh
  • Rickmers posts 4Q loss amid weak charter market
    Rickmers Maritime's Kaethe C Rickmers, on charter to NYK. Credit: HasenpuschRickmers Maritime said it will post a net loss in the fourth quarter and for the full year due to the depressed container ship charter markets that forced a write-down in the value of its vessels. The losses stem from a USD129 million impairment...
  • IACS adopts cyber safety as 'third pillar'
    Cyber safety of integrated operating systems is the new focus for IACS. Credit: Korean Maritime University.The threat to ship safety from cyber attack has led the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to expand its maritime remit beyond hull and machinery to cyber safety. Describing cyber safety as the 'third pillar'...
  • NOL takeover unlikely to affect Singapore's trade volume, predicts analyst
    Singapore. Olaf SchmidtFrance's CMA CGM takeover of Neptune Orient Line (NOL) will not cannibalise trade volume throughput in Singapore's port, according to Will Carnwath, partner of investor relationship firm Brunswick Group. He told IHS Fairplay that CMA CGM has excess cargo to be handled in both the port of Singapore and...
  • Norway trials new age of e-navigation with NAVTOR
    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has initiated the first full-scale trial of e-navigation in Norwegian waters in conjunction with NAVTOR, a global leader in e-navigation technology and services. The test sees the ferry MS Stavangerfjord digitally sharing its routing information with NCA via NAVTOR's NavStation, the world's first 'digital chart...
  • STX O&S creditors agree to USD375 million injection
    The Korea Development Bank is the yard's lead creditor. Credit: PACreditor banks of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding have agreed to further cash injection of KRW453 billion (USD375 million). STX O&S, which at one point, was the country's fourth biggest shipbuilder, began voluntary debt restructuring in May 2013 after...
  • Dredger catches fire in Haifa port.
    Credit: Haifa portNo injuries were reported from a fire that broke out on onboard a China-flagged hopper dredger while it was berthed at Israel Shipyards, in Haifa port. Avi Shachaf, CEO of Israel Shipyards, told IHS Fairplay that the vessel Hang Bo 3001 was carrying out dredging work in Haifa harbour. While repairs...
  • Hanjin Aqua casualty damages re-assessed
    Hanjin Aqua. Credit: Malte SchwarzDamages arising from a container ship that ran aground in the Sunda Strait on 4 December 2015, are estimated at USD53.24 million. HI Gold Kmarin No.8, the fund that owns the 4,532 teu Hanjin Aqua, said in a Korea Exchange filing on 15 December that KB Insure's initial...
  • Total tonnage of bulkers scrapped in 2015 could be second highest in history
    Credit: AffeldtThe total deadweight tonnage of dry bulk carriers demolished in 2015 is expected to be the second highest in history, after 2012. With just two weeks to go before 2015 ends, at least 328 bulkers totalling more than 25.6 million dwt have been broken up. In 2012, 33.4 million dwt of bulkers...
  • Ampelmann awarded the first Walk to Work contract in Brazil
    Ampelmann E-type mobilised on the AHT Smit Nicobar. Credit: AmpelmannDelft, 15th of December 2015 - Ampelmann, the global leader in motion compensated access solutions, has been awarded its first contract in Brazil. Under the contract, Ampelmann will provide its E-Type system to Boskalis in support of an extended FPSO maintenance...
  • Singapore bunker sales surge amid price slump
    Singapore bunkering. Credit: MPABunker sales in Singapore surged 10% in November month-on-month to 3.98 million metric tonnes, the third highest month of the year. According to data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the highest monthly bunker volume was sold in Singapore during August. In that month, bunker...
  • China-Europe container shipments by rail to expand in 2016
    Source: DB Schenker Source: DB Schenker Volumes of containerised cargo travelling between China and Europe by rail are growing as operators increase frequencies and state organisations along the route lend their weight to the development of new services. Two-way services from Asia's largest railway hub in the city of Chengdu in southwest...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Analysis: NOL/APL buy a big deal for CMA CGM, but a missed opportunity for Maersk?
  • AstraZeneca eyes major shift from air freight to ocean: a 'more-controlled' environment for drugs
  • Haulage sector welcomes driver apprentice scheme, but government must commit to funding
  • Parcel firms fined €672m for price-fixing in France
  • Lufthansa Cargo cheers up - and eyes all-777 freighter fleet
  • Deutsche Bahn to cut freight routes in turnaround plan
  • Cargo Network Services appoints IATA old hand as new president

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 114
  • Brodosplit cuts steel for LNG fueled containerships
  • DeJong & Lebet designing new Mississippi riverboat
  • ClassNK issues SoC to two Gujarat ship recyclers
  • The Best Ships of 2015
  • Ultra Deep orders new design DSCV plus option

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham Oks changes for Bellwether on the Bay sites
  • Giant CMA CGM container ship headed to Port of Los Angeles
  • Braemar taps Kevin Constable as Ports and Harbors manager
  • Seven firms pay civil penalties to Federal Maritime Administration
  • Container group names Freese Connie Award winner for 2015

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Data Hub: Big ships hurt South American load factors
    MDS Transmodal examines the decline in southbound trade
  • West African suezmaxes succeed in resisting charterers dastardly machinations
    Rate rises for West African suezmaxes and for their Black Sea compatriots, while aframaxes experience a mixed week
  • The Baltic Dry Index hits its second record low in a month
    Indicator pushed down by oversupply of vessels combined with falling demand for raw materials such as iron ore and coal from powerhouse China
  • DHT extends three VLCC time charters at firm rates
    New charters to support additional dividend increases and debt deleveraging
  • ICTSI Oregon confident customers will return
    But ongoing labour dispute in Portland makes the timing of their return "unpredictable", says terminal operator chief
  • APL acquisition bid sees CMA CGM's Saadé clan soar up the top 100
    Family behind the French container line now ranked 14
  • Oakland on-board for landmark voyage
    Largest boxship to call at US shores adds another California call to port rotation
  • Box Ships slumps to third-quarter loss
    Recent fixtures indicative of further rate softening, says Greek containership owner
  • BW LPG bites off another slice of Aurora
    BW now owns 15% of Aurora, with further purchases expected, as Avance's rival bid struggles
  • Torm restructuring ends
    Share cancellation marks final step of significant restructuring
  • Charles Taylor appoints Insurance Services chief executive
    Luisa Barile succeeds Stephen Card
  • Transpacific traffic growth grinds to a halt
    October volumes down 0.7% on last year, but Canadian ports continue to make gains on US rivals
  • Lockton to acquire PL Ferrari
    Broker enters negotiations to acquire Italian marine P&I specialist and take an investment stake in Singaporean broker
  • Cosco-CSCL alliance decision could face scrutiny from regulators
    CKYHE may ring alarm bells by breaching 30% level in market share in Asia-Europe trade if enlarged Cosco joins alliance
  • Vallianz Holdings unit to enter refinancing exercise
    Subsdiary will refinance bulk of its bank loans worth around $293.3m
  • Norwegian Cruise Line launches secondary public offering
    Company to repurchase 10.3m shares from two shareholders
  • Larger valemax fleet likely to benefit Vale
    New valemax breakeven costs could be lower than current freight rates, say L&S brokers
  • Poland seeks slice of China's One Belt, One Road pie
    Country developing port and logistics in effort to become regional hub
  • Economou stake in DryShips to rise after $10m loan conversion
    Move will assist in gaining shareholder approval for reverse stock split, say executives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • CP, NS dispute facts amid speculation of proxy fight ahead
    With expectations that Canadian Pacific Railway is about to launch a proxy fight for control of Norfolk Southern Railway, the Calgary-based railroad's recent response to an NS white paper is the latest attempt to convince investors to give the deal yet another look at its pitch. CP's chances of success in...
  • Logistics veteran Tommy Barnes joins project44 as president
    Project44, a company designing a transportation management system that will link logistics and transport operators in the "Cloud," chose trucking and logistics executive Tommy Barnes as president. Barnes will spearhead project44's efforts to forge strategic partnerships. Connecting carriers and third-party logistics companies in real-time, while eliminating the need for electronic data...
  • US freight shipments flat, spending declines, Cass says
    Shipment volumes in the U.S. were flat in November from October, but shipper spending on transportation declined, according to the November Cass Freight Index. Year-over-year, both shipment volumes and shipper expenditures were significantly lower than in November 2014, when the economy was still enjoying the afterglow of a strong third quarter. "This...
  • Prince Rupert considers further container terminal expansion
    DP World, the new owner of Prince Rupert's container terminal, and the port authority are already considering expanding the port's annual capacity by more than 700,000 twenty-foot equivalent units - even though the latest buildout has yet to be completed. The duo's decision to study further expansion comes as U.S. importers...
  • JOC Economist: US containerized exports to rebound in 2016
    JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno expects U.S. containerized exports to end the year down 2.5 percent from 2014 but rebound by 4 percent next year, as global growth bolsters slumping U.S. export markets. October outbound shipments dropped 4.7 percent, according to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS. It...
  • Trans-Pacific carriers push modest westbound rate hike
    Westbound trans-Pacific carriers intend to implement modest rate increases of $100 per 40-foot container from West Coast ports to Asia, and $200 from the East Coast, in order to prevent rates from falling so low that it would make more financial sense to ship the containers back to Asia empty. The...
  • APMT Pipavav buys new cranes to expand capacity
    APM Terminals-operated Gujarat Pipavav Port, a minor, non-major facility on India's west coast, has acquired three new quay cranes in order to expand capacity and improve service. The new cranes will replace three older units deployed at the container terminal, and the upgrade is expected to reduce turn times and increase...
  • Funds available, but US ports need to invest smarter
    Port of SeattleISELIN, New Jersey - Even though container ports potentially have access to large sums of money needed to build the infrastructure to handle today's mega-ships, port authorities need to better understand the value of their assets and be more judicious in generating revenue for port expansion, according to...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Crude exports holding up US agreement?
    Democratic leader says proposal to lift ban is the last major hurdle to prevent shutdown.
  • Europe demand slump sinks Atlantic MRs
    Surplus of distillates in Europe and Rhine River water levels pull down rates.
  • Ultrapetrol to miss payments on debt
    Shipowner launches restructuring talks as it withholds interest and principal due.
  • PSVs soar to year high
    Clarksons Platou says supply ships rate recovery driven by bad weather and aggressive laying up.
  • DHT secures healthy pay rise for VLCC trio
    New York-listed owner takes advantage of strong market as three tankers secure extended deals worth $85m.
  • Stena AB profit dips
    Swedish tanker and ferry group posts lower Q3 earnings as finance costs rise.
  • Apollo and Genting sale to gross $594m
    Offering in Norwegian Cruise Line stock prices at $57.65, 3% below latest closing price.
  • Another eight for Pertamina
    Indonesian state group spending $200m on new 17,500-dwt tankers at domestic shipyards.
  • Hoegh Partners on the rise
    Long term contract coverage delivers for FSRU owner in Q3 as the company pushes up its earnings.
  • POSH guides for red ink
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner says an impairment loss will adversely affect its full year result.
  • Doeksen sells ro-pax
    Dutch owner offloads 1988-built Spathoek to undisclosed buyer.
  • Double for Damen
    Italy's Rimorchiatori Riuniti signs with Dutch shipbuilder for two ASD tugs.
  • Two more yards certified
    Japan's ClassNK issues statements of compliance to Indian breakers Shree Ram and Leela.
  • Keeping watertight
    UK P&I Club says owners need to be vigilant to stop costly cargo damage claims.
  • Chinpo guilty in sanctions trial
    Singapore ship agency convicted of transferring money for North Korea in Chong Chon Gang case.
  • Two dead in ferry accident
    Crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Tanker owners 'to get the love they deserve'
    Deutsche Bank selects tanker trio as top picks for 2016 and suggests investors will warm to the sector.
  • BW LPG hikes leading position at Aurora
    World's largest VLGC owner builds on its major shareholding in latest twist to takeover saga.
  • Ferry death
    Ferry crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Three in, one out at Klaveness
    Norwegian owner orders new combination carriers in China, but tears up deal for second kamsarmax newbuilding.
  • Tax boost for ODL
    Norwegian drillship owner overturns $46m rig charge in ruling by country's supreme court.
  • CMA CGM snaps up NOL shares
    French liner giant is acquiring rival's stock at a 6% discount to proposed takeover bid price.
  • RMT issues profit warning
    Depressed state of the market prompts containership leasing company to write-down vessel values.
  • Duo to sell Norwegian Cruise Line shares
    Genting and Apollo Global Management gear up for sale of $615m worth of stock.
  • Box Ships falls to loss
    Box Ships saw its third-quarter results sink into the red as it suffered from slumping charter rates.
  • Navigator suffers ship fire in the US
    Upper Houston Ship Channel closed as US Coast Guard contends with fire aboard gas carrier.
  • CAI plans share buyback
    Container lessor looks to boost returns to shareholders with potential $9m spending spree.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Florida's path to becoming a major logistics gateway
  • Transpacific container carriers announce rate hike for U.S. exports
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters post weak November volumes
  • Federal supply chain advisory committee seeks new members
  • Port Manatee advances trade initiative with Honduras
  • Contargo introduces new Frankfurt-Rotterdam rail connection
  • PLS Logistics opens new office in San Antonio
  • GAO: U.S. LNG exports will require 100 ships
  • French Competition Authority fines TNT, K + N
  • Executive Moves: J.B. Hunt and Smartrac
  • Report: Port of L.A. let China Shipping skirt clean-air mandates
  • DB Schenker acquires U.K. trucking carrier
  • LPG tanker fire causes Houston Ship Channel closure
  • COSCO, CSCL stock sinks following merger announcement

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Tolson launches consultancy for bunker sector
    'Focus is on providing strategic, practical and independent counsel.'
  • Sydney cruise ship emissions: Row far from settled
    Resident takes aim at Carnival in local paper.
  • Focus on building LNG bunker terminals could help loss-making yard
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is to specialise in LNG offshore bunkering terminals in a bid to stave off bankruptcy.
  • Lubricant trader appointed to Aegean's Hamburg office
    Antonis Gavalas has eight years of industry experience in the lubricants market.
  • Fitch improves outlook for shipping
    But smaller operators remain vulnerable.
  • LNG-ready ship launched in United States
    Product tanker took a year to build.
  • Japan's October bonded bunker fuel sales up month-on-month
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading changes name
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • Japan's Oct bonded bunker fuel sales rise 12% from Sep to 2.35 mil barrels
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Current theory for fuel production 'is wrong', says professor
    Researchers find new method to produce cleaner fuel.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading to undergo name change
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • New Orleans-Houston high sulfur bunker fuel spread widest since Dec 2014
    'New Orleans is suffering some barge congestion', says bunker trader.

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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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