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December 17, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes over China Shipping's box carrier role in mega merger
  • Hong Kong port down 8.1pc in Nov to 1.6 million TEU, Singapore off 15.9pc
  • Singapore court convicts local of doing business with N Korea arms trader
  • Dubai's Jebel Ali terminal will have off-dock gantry crane controls
  • Rotterdam dockers strike, reject automation because of huge job loss
  • Japan to help build Indian high-speed rail link and finance new highways
  • Fitch Ratings revises outlook for container shipping in 2016 to negative
  • French regulators hit express firms with US$735 million in price-fixing fines
  • Sea captains applaud UN mandated box weigh-ins at shippers' expense
  • TSA to levy US$100 - $200/FEU westbound hike ex USWC, USEC-Gulf Feb 1
  • Chinese firm to design and build Atlantic Canada container terminal
  • City of Burgas opts for VSTEP full mission bridge maritime simulator
  • Protesting Russian truckers focus anger on President Putin's cronies
  • EU plans to counter fierce Mideast and Asian airline competition
  • Lufthansa Cargo releases new mobile electronic air freight tracker
  • US$272 million boost to freight at Heathrow doesn't need 3rd runway

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Ben Line Agencies celebrates 10 years of successful operations in India
  • CMA CGM to deploy largest cargo vessel ever to call at a US port
  • IMB warns of suspect switched bills of lading scheme
  • Indian seafarers among 'MOL Presidential Award' winners
  • Reshamsingh transports Super ODC consignments from Godrej, Vikhroli to RIL, Jamnagar
  • Swire Shipping enhances North Asia-Pacific multi-purpose liner service
  • Veg. oil imports up by 13.42 pc in Nov.
  • Mumbai Port to disburse pension through Aadhar-linked bank account
  • CQCTD-One more committee to resolve quality complaints & trade disputes
  • Factory output shoots up by 9.8 pc in Oct.
  • Govt may fix MIP for steel products
  • L&T bags orders worth INR 1,960 cr.
  • With export decline hitting the one year mark, Fieo urges immediate govt intervention

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Underwriters warn of marine broker takeover risks
    Broker M&As threaten choice, say underwriters. Credit: LRWith the announcement that insurance broker Lockton is set to acquire Italian marine broker PL Ferrari, it becomes just the latest in a line of insurance brokers bidding to acquire marine rivals. One senior London underwriter told IHS Fairplay: "In the past there were...
  • Indian class society supports COP21 in reducing carbon footprint
    Classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has lent its support for the COP21 agreement in cutting down greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at the India Pavilion during the recent United Nations Climate Conference in Paris, Arun Sharma, chairman and managing director for IRClass stressed the needs to utilise the most cost-efficient...
  • Finland's Rauma Marine Constructions receives capital injection
    A vessel in dry dock at Rauma, Finland. Credit: HasenpuschRauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the privately owned company that in 2014 took over the former STX Finland shipyard in Rauma, has received a capital injection from three investors, the company said in a statement. The investors, Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, (Finda) and...
  • Busan moves towards logistics hub goal
    An artist's impression of Busan New Port. Credit: Busan Port AuthorityThe South Korean port of Busan, already the biggest transhipment port in Northeast Asia, moved towards its goal of becoming a global logistics hub when it finally broke ground for the Phase 2-4 development of Busan New Port. The government made...
  • NYK sets up vehicle processing centre
    An NYK car carrier. Credit: HasenpuschJapan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Group) said today that its subsidiary NYK Automotive Logistics (China) Co. Ltd. (NALC), has established a new vehicle processing center that will be managed by NYK Vehicle Processing Service (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (NVPC). NVPC is a joint venture (NALC 75%, Tonglit...
  • South Korea officials and creditors debate SPP Shipbuilding's survival
    SPP's Tongyoung Yard, South Korea. Credit: PAGovernment officials met with creditors of South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding in yet another attempt to keep it alive. On 15 December 2015, Yeo Sang Kyu, from the ruling Saenuri Party, officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, as well as executives from...
  • Mid-2016 could see bulker and tanker earnings changing places
    VLCC rates 'present upside potential'. Credit: HasenpuschStrong second-quarter earnings are expected for dry bulk carriers in 2016 and tankers are heading for profitability levels not seen since the global financial crisis. Those are the predictions of Maritime Strategies International (MSI), presented today in separate dry bulk and tanker freight forecasts....
  • Busan transhipment volumes grow while gateway business falls
    Busan port. Credit: PAThe port of Busan in South Korea saw a rise of more than 9% in its transhipment-related container throughput in the month of October as it continues to grow the segment against the backdrop of falling gateway volumes. The port handled 869,000 transhipment containers in October, accounting for...
  • Shipping lines to launch new Asia-Oceania routes
    Swire's new service includes port calls to Suva, Fiji. Credit: MackeyA new service named FOX is being launched by five Asia-based container carriers to expand their Far East-Australia services to meet increasing market demand on the route. Starting on 14 February 2016, FOX or Far East Asia Oceania Express, involves South...
  • Commentary: Boosting efficiency while reducing emissions
    A ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge. Credit: PACOP 21, the United Nations conference on climate change, will not place shipping at the top of its list of leading polluters. There are more high-profile polluters and other sectors of industry that have further to go in tackling emissions. While shipping...
  • Boosting efficiency while reducing emissions
    COP 21, the United Nations conference on climate change, will not place shipping at the top of its list of leading polluters. There are more high-profile polluters and other sectors of industry that have further to go in tackling emissions. While shipping wouldn't want to be at the top of that...
  • CMES orders four VLCCs
    Shanghai-based China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has ordered four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Chinese yards as part of its plan to build 10 eco-friendly VLCCs announced in a recent corporate statement. Two of the 308,000-dwt VLCCs will be constructed by Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering's shipyard, while another two...
  • Yangzijiang lauds COSCO-China Shipping merger
    Yangzijiang chairman Ren Yuanlin. Credit: YangzijiangThe merger of China's COSCO and China Shipping will help to enhance shipping competitiveness globally, Singapore-listed shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings has said. Ren Yuanlin, executive chairman of Yangzijiang, told IHS Fairplay that the merger of the two state-owned enterprises is expected to enhance the dominant position of...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • No strike at Cargolux as management and unions finally hammer out new work agreement
  • APL membership of G6 box shipping alliance expected to continue through 2016
  • Nord Pas de Calais for sale after Eurotunnel loses final court ruling on Channel ferry services
  • Consolidation in the 3PL industry: why is it happening, and what does it mean?
  • China Postal Airlines orders ten 737Fs, while Kalitta converts 767s
  • IAG Cargo sees growth in westbound traffic as air cargo improves ability to handle pharma safely

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Omnibus bill includes $1 billion for extra destroyer
  • Eagle LNG to be fuel provider for Crowley ConRo duo
  • Radio Holland in remote monitoring agreement with CNCo
  • USCG to UV BWMS makers: Prove bugs are dead
  • Triyards tanker trio to be Wartsila equipped
  • Ban on U.S. crude oil exports set to end
  • Rolls-Royce eliminates a senior management layer

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Port of Vancouver sees end of extended 2015 cruise season
  • Coast Guard crews repairing storm damaged aids to navigation
  • Ceremony celebrates naming of new Mitsui LNG carrier
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement calling for general rate increase
  • China Postal Airlines orders ten converted Boeing freighters

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Product tankers hit by slump in northwest Europe cargoes
    Daily tanker earnings drop to five and a half week low on the Europe to US gasoline trade
  • Los Angeles November box volumes show year-on-year rise
    Latest numbers mark first time in three months that the port has seen growth on year
  • Holders of OSG senior notes overwhelmingly accept repurchase offer
    Amid a rout in high-yield bonds, OSG made a $226m offer that could not be refused
  • Panamax index edges up from record low
    Optimism over increased grain and soyabean cargoes from Argentina
  • Commerzbank's Stefan Otto promoted out of shipping
    New Shanghai role for German banker, but rundown will continue
  • New Bill set on lifting US crude export restrictions
    US oil exports likely to extend the bull market for crude tankers even further
  • Consolidation ramps up...
    ...But more scrapping still needed to balance oversupply
  • Drewry plays down talk of further carrier consolidation
    Challenging market outlook will only subdue liner valuations and make them less appealing to potential sellers, say analysts
  • ACL's new ro-ro/containership to sail from Hamburg
    Latest addition to the ACL fleet joins the transatlantic trade
  • Höegh LNG Partners keeps cash distribution stable
    Net income for July-September amounted to $5.2m
  • Brussels puts formal plans in place for European Coast Guard Agency
    New agency and EMSA permitted to jointly patrol waters with aerial drones
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Carriers move to address transatlantic overcapacity
  • Debt payments on hold during Ultrapetrol lender talks
    Triple charter cancellation leads to debt restructuring talks and repayment halt
  • CSCL to complete asset swap in early 2016
    Boxship unit of China Shipping Group to complete operational restructuring within a one-year transition period
  • DP World explores further expansion of Prince Rupert box terminal
    Feasibility study agreement signed for Fairview Container Terminal's Phase II South expansion
  • Swire Shipping upgrades North Asia to Pacific liner service
    Service will link Qingdao port in mainland China to South Pacific
  • China to hold maritime demarcation talks with South Korea
    Talks will take place in Seoul on December 22
  • Matrix launches new marine offshoot
    Greek Lloyd's broker lures experienced London market team to head Matrix Marine
  • ClassNK certifies two more ship recycling yards in India
    Both facilities met standards set out by the 2009 Hong Kong Convention
  • Rotterdam port large-scale LNG project to conclude by year end
    Closing celebrations for three-year LNG initiative held this week
  • Hanjin to expand Far East to Australia services
    New service to be operated with six 4,500 teu vessels for a 42-day rotation
  • Brodosplit Shipping Company orders four LNG containerships
    Brodosplit shipyard building vessels to DNV GL class specifications

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • US Congress set to give ports, freight projects more funding
  • Ground division, e-commerce push up FedEx revenue, profit
  • EU court throws out $861 million air freight cartel fines
  • Charleston port volume rises on steady manufacturing demand
  • Cargomatic expands to San Francisco, eyes new markets
  • CP promises 'street fight' if NS rejects latest takeover bid
  • LA volume jumps as West Coast claws back import market share
  • Brazil rail operator expects container volume to stay strong in 2016
  • Dual alliance membership could mitigate service disruption amid liner mergers
  • US independent driver group sues feds over electronic logging mandate
  • New services aimed at meeting strong Asia-Oceania demand
  • Estonia's Sillamae port commissions new container terminal
  • Deutsche Bahn set to trim loss-making freight operations
  • Busan transshipment growth erases import, export losses
  • India exports fall for 12th straight month

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Day rate jumps for LR1 period charters
    Data from Alibra Shipping shows $1,250 per day rise in one week. Spot market also rising.
  • VLCC market still roaring on high hopes
    Big tankers see day rates jump by 4.3% in one day on key Middle East-to-Japan route.
  • Avance ends Aurora bid on lack of interest
    The month-long pursuit of rival VLGC owner ends as bid fails to attract enough demand.
  • Norgas ship detained
    LPG ship one of five to fall foul of British port state control inspectors in November.
  • Seven ships detained in UK during November
    Gas carrier, general cargoship and bulker among those detained by UK authorities.
  • Barham brought in to lead UK flag reform
    Former Stena and Bibby man tasked by parliament with ensuring the Red Ensign recovery continues.
  • US crude exports: boon, bane or dud?
    Repeal of export ban could happen sooner than expected, but impacts are not clear cut.
  • Jo Tankers LR1 trio secure higher rates
    Major traders take in tankers from Norwegian shipowner on more lucrative period charters.
  • OSG gets OK to move international assets
    As part of its restructuring, the tanker company said bond holders agree to allow asset sales.
  • ISH offloads only supramax bulk carrier
    US shipowner has cut $85m from debt so far with efforts to divest non-core fleet.
  • Chinese yards target tech
    Latest five-year state shipbuilding plan sees emphasis on complex high-value vessels.
  • Concern over New Zealand inspections
    Maritime union worried that ship safety checks have been cut back.
  • Atlantic extends AHTS deal
    Statoil keeps Norwegian owner's Ocean King for another six months.
  • Tanker order could double
    Swiss-Canadian Maritime has three options for more chemical carriers in Vietnam, Wartsila reveals.
  • Power of three VLCC deals to boost DHT
    Improved contracts for tanker trio raise interest in owner's stock and promise higher dividend.
  • Frontline exposure to boost SFL dividend
    Pareto Securities says tanker sibling will contribute to stronger payouts at Ship Finance International.
  • UASC claims teu world record
    Middle East-owned ULC Al Muraykh leaves Port Klang with 18,601 boxes on board.
  • US yard eyes tie-up
    Front Street of Maine close to sealing ferry-building joint venture with Brodrene of Norway.
  • Eisa files for bankruptcy
    Brazilian tanker, PSV and boxship yard seeks court protection in bid to preserve its long-term viability.
  • Avance Gas offer for Aurora into final day
    Outcome of battle for VLGC owner will become clearer after bid expires this afternoon.
  • More for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has continued its bond buy-back programme by spending another $9.6m.
  • Polarcus adds Aussie survey
    Middle East seismic shipowner heading south for work in Vulcan sub-basin.
  • Hanjin Shipping launches FOX
    Korean owner responds to Asian and Australian demand with new service involving partner lines.
  • Star Bulk keeps selling
    Petros Pappas-led owner linked to sale of another pair of large bulkers fresh out of the newbuilding yard.
  • CMES gets cheap VLCCs newbuildings
    Shanghai-listed shipowner confirms orders for the first four of a planned series of ten tankers.
  • Swire expands North Asia service
    Hong Kong shipowner aims to become only multipurpose operator to connect China to South Pacific.
  • Vietnamese tanker arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a modern Chinese built chemical tanker.
  • Ultra Deep Group firms up order
    Singapore offshore vessel owner puts pen to paper on DSCV newbuilding contract in China.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • CMA CGM dissolves Delmas brand
  • IAG Cargo strengthens Latin American presence
  • DHL debuts Asia Pacific Innovation Center
  • Israeli government fines Ashdod Port for sulfur spill
  • North American freight volumes beat expectations in November
  • CP maintains pressure on Norfolk Southern to sell
  • NYK opens vehicle processing center in Shanghai
  • Rotterdam-Dourges rail shuttle set to launch in Q1 2016
  • Executive Moves: CBP and Dayton Freight
  • Greenbrier receives orders for 1,800 new rail car units
  • New ACL hybrid vessel prepares for first voyage
  • FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications
  • Trucker association sues FMCSA over electronic logbook mandate
  • FMC receives $334,000 in civil penalties from seven businesses
  • El Faro attorney files motion to deny limitation of liability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Oil futures fall after EIA reports stocks build, Fed rate hike
    NYMEX January crude settled down $1.83 at $35.52/b. ICE January Brent settled down $1.26 at $37.19 on expiry. ICE February Brent settled $1.34 lower at $37.39/b.
  • US EIA says crude stocks rise 4.8 million barre
    Inventories have increased 11 of the last 12 reporting periods, refusing to budge lower despite the end of the autumn refinery maintenance season.
  • Bunker prices still weakening
    Crude oil benchmarks respond to reports that US inventories are at record levels.
  • US Fuel oil stocks slide as EIA says implied demand highest since April
    Stocks in the US totaled 42.757 million barrels, a draw of 1.348 million barrels compared with the previous reporting period.
  • Lessons can be learned from OW collapse, says new consultancy
    'Uncontrolled oil price risk will, ultimately, be catastrophic.'
  • Market Manoeuvres
    Ian Taylor takes a snapshot view of recent developments in the US bunker market.
  • Fuel gain on newbuild VLCCs
    Ships ordered today 20% more fuel efficient than those built five years ago.
  • Paris accords could rebound on shipping
    Maersk sees failure to mention shipping in climate change agreement as opening the way to regional regulations.
  • Iran to focus on cutting fuel oil output as sanctions end
    Talks on refinery upgrades are already underway.
  • Singapore ship arrest
    Tanker owned by Vietnamese interests.
  • ExxonMobil starts MFM bunkering operations in Hong Kong
    Installs mass flow metering system on bunker tanker Anshing.
  • Indian port mulls LNG bunkering addition
    To raise profile for ship calls, including bunkering.
  • Ecoslops plans new residue processing plant at Constanta port
    Inks letter of intent with Romanian offshore oil, gas services company.
  • Brightoil receives $100 million investment fund
    Transaction completed Tuesday.
  • China ECA: MGO demand expected to increase significantly by 2019
    Question remains whether location vessels will lift compliant fuels, says Fratelli Cosulich source.

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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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