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August 18, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama's Gatun Lake level falls, prompting canal draft restrictions
  • China top 30 ports post 6.1pc gain in first half to 102.7 million TEU
  • LA port down 2.5pc to 699,000 TEU - LB up 18.4pc to 690,244 TEU
  • APM Terminals' profit down 38pc to US$161 million as sales fall 8.6pc
  • Greek privatisation agency sets deadlines on port, railway bids
  • Virginia Port Authority posts best July, up 8.8pc to 226,000 TEU
  • DHL sees 8.3pc Asia Pacific annual trucking growth with Road Connect
  • Toll Group opens intermodal freight facility at Port of Fremantle
  • UK truckers turn to North Sea ports to avoid tricky channel crossings
  • Port of Rotterdam modernises mooring operations with dolphins
  • Virgin Atlantic's plea for IATA hunting trophy ban falls on deaf ears
  • Atlas, FedEx lead coalition to stave off US Big 3 attack on Open Skies
  • Oman Air and Cargolux alliance now adds second flight to Chennai
  • Boeing says India's domestic airlines moving closer to break-even
  • Getting the business balance right on the 'One Belt-One Road' - aka the New Silk Road

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Swimming in a pool of sharks

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Clarksons profit hit despite strong 1H15
    Clarksons' profits have taken a hit, despite the shipping services company reporting a strong performance in the 1H. Its interim results released today show its pre-tax profit fell to GBP10.8 million from GBP14.1 million in the same period last year. Andi Case, chief executive of Clarkson's said
  • VLCC rate fall put in context
    VLCC rates may have halved from the start of the year but ship owners should see the situation in context, brokers told IHS Maritime. Rates for the benchmark Gulf-Far East route averaged Worldscale 39.14 or USD39,000 on 14 August, a fall of almost 20 points from 31 July, when rates averaged W56.04
  • Thailand's RCL stays in profit
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) of Thailand has managed to remain in profit, despite second-quarter results considerably lower than last year. It posted a net gain of THB55 million (USD 1.55 million) for the quarter that ended on 30 June. The comparable figure last year was THB 294 million (USD 8.3
  • Atlas Iron shoulders USD1 billion loss
    Pilbara miner Atlas Iron recorded an AUD1.378 billion (USD1 billion) loss for financial year 2015, while revenue slumped 35% to AUD718.5 million. Atlas Iron also reported a shipment of ore to China had been rerouted because of the explosion in the Chinese port of Tianjin. The miner ramped up its
  • IBM link to further boost Singapore maritime safety
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is to collaborate with IBM in 'first of a kind' research to improve maritime and port operations in Singapore using analytics-based technologies. The two have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a two-year agreement. IBM will
  • China's yuan devaluation hits ship recycling
    Ship recycling sales slowed from 10-14 August as China's devaluation of the yuan affected the Indian rupee's stability. On 11 August the yuan was devalued by nearly 2%, shocking global financial markets. The Indian rupee then fell to a two-year low, hitting INR65 to the US dollar. In India,
  • Sainty Marine lost in USD9.9 million lawsuit
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has lost a legal action brought against it by Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank and must now pay CNY63.5 million (USD9.9 million) in an overdue bill of exchange plus interest. A local court in Jiangsu, China, has ruled that Sainty Marine should make the
  • Swiber sees red in 2Q15
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) dived into a loss of USD3.2 million for the second quarter ending 30 June 2015 from a profit of USD10.1 million in the same period a year ago. Its revenue declined 8.7% to USD200.2 million, compared with USD219.3 a year ago,
  • Mokpo seeks terminal operator again
    The South Korean port of Mokpo is looking for an operator for a new vehicle terminal which was completed in July. Mokpo Regional Oceans & Fisheries Administration Office announced on 10 August its plan to select a terminal operator for Mokpo New Port's new car carrier terminal. The car carrier
  • Huge lay-offs at South Korea's 'big-three' shipbuilders
    South Korea's 'big three' shipbuilders have announced plans for a large number of lay-offs. Hyundai Heavy Industries(HHI), Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering(DSME) and Samsung Heavy Industries(SHI) are said to be planning to lose about 3,000 workers this year after suffering very large 2Q15
  • Yantian port's 1H15 profit down 30.25%
    Shenzhen-listed Yantian port posted profit of CNY156 million for the January-June 2015 period, a decline of 30.25% from a year ago, while its revenue was CNY120.8 million, down 12.54% from a year ago. The company's earnings per share also dropped 30% from CNY0.12 to CNY0.08. Yantian port handled
  • Maersk Lines expects stronger Asia-Europe trade in 2H15
    Maersk Lines expects improvement in the Asia-Europe trade in the second half of 2015, according to Maersk China chairman and chief representative of Maersk Group in North Asia Tim Smith. Tim said increase in demand and freight rates for the trade is possible if carriers, including Maersk Line,
  • LA-LB box volume grows in July
    Despite nosediving exports at the Port of Los Angeles, combined trade through America's largest container complex increased 3% in July thanks to record volume at the Port of Long Beach. Box terminals operating at Long Beach moved 690,244 teu, an 18.4% increase over July 2014. Imports increased
  • Anglo-Eastern and Univan agree to merge
    Anglo-Eastern Group and Univan Group, the independent and third-party ship management companies, have agreed to merge to form the Anglo-Eastern Univan Group. The merged business will be led by Peter Cremers as executive chairman, Bjorn Hojgaard as CEO, Marcel Liedts as chief operating officer, and
  • CIMC Enric plans to acquire Nantong Sinopacific
    China International Marine Containers' (CIMC's) subsidiary, CIMC Enric, plans to acquire Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE) from Jiangsu Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group. On 15 August, CIMC Enric has put forward memorandums of understanding to Sinopacific Shipbuilding and Evergreen

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Intra-Asian supply chains feel Tianjin effect as air freight demand rises
  • 2M Alliance unveils new east-west network with more calls but reduced slot capacity
  • UTi Worldwide launches new China-Europe rail landbridge service

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Shell gets BSEE approval for Alaska drilling
  • Kinder Morgan to acquire Philly Tanker newbuild quartet
  • Maersk Line opts for ABB route optimization solution
  • MAN Primeserv inks turbocharger agreement with AMCL
  • Fennica protesters face hefty penalties
  • LaNaval launches CNG hybrid ferry
  • Who's the top valued LNG shipping company?
  • Interlake to fit two more bulkers with Dupont scrubbers
  • CIMC Enric in MOU to buy Sinopac Offshore & Engineering

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham marks start of waterfront cleanup project
  • Port of Los Angeles releases container numbers for July
  • Boeing taps Lynn Good as board of directors member
  • Longview Port Commissioners name Averett to District #2 post
  • Kinder Morgan approves deal for four Jones Act product tankers

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Pangaea boosts margins as it bucks dry bulk woes
    Nasdaq-listed company raises ownership of Nordic Bulk Carriers to 99.5%
  • LNG carrier orderbook needs to be significantly bigger, says Clarksons
    LNG trade growth expected at 5% per year through to 2025, which will add an additional 160m tonnes of new demand
  • Capesize rates at four-week low
    Bull run is over with few charter activities after Singapore National Day holiday
  • Reefers take larger slice of South America trades
    Reefer capacity on trade lanes between east coast South America and trading partners in Europe, the US east coast and Asia over the past three years remains constant, even as total capacity rises
  • August cargo lull weighs on VLCC spot rates
    The final quarter likely to bring a return to previous strength for the 2m-barrel tankers
  • CMES doubles net profit in first half
    Bullish tanker market and lower bunker costs have bolstered results
  • Clarksons boosted by RS Platou muscle
    Acquisition of Norwegian broker and shipping services company helps Clarksons to higher profits for first half of 2015
  • Eagle Bulk reduces losses in the second quarter
    Company gains a 12-month postponement from creditors on a crucial loan covenant
  • Mixed fortunes for LA and Long Beach
    Gap closing between big two US box ports
  • Singamas depots suffer damage from Tianjin blast
    Logistics subsidiary at Tianjin port lost contact with one employee
  • What's in the box?
    The shift towards much larger boxships fuels concerns over the threat of fires and explosions from undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Customs keeps to 'single window' deadline despite industry concerns
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program stands, even though smaller federal agencies have already said they won't be ready in time and larger ones are lagging behind. Although it is aware of concerns shared by federal agencies and shippers alike...
  • 3M renews contract with CEVA in South East Asia
    Singapore - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, today announced its extended collaboration with 3M, a world leader in innovative products and solutions, to be their preferred logistics service provider in warehouse management and distribution in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Under the terms of the renewed...
  • Port of Oakland receives leadership award for LGBTQ diversity
    Oakland, Calif. - August 17, 2015 - The Port of Oakland has been selected by the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club to receive its 2015 Corporate Leader Award. The award is given to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer diversity in the workplace. "We were...
  • International Fair of Maputo 2015
    From August 31st to September 6th, 2015, CMA CGM Group will be presented for the 51st edition of the International Fair of Maputo. The Group will highlight its local and international expertise thanks to its brands: DELMAS, CMA CGM and CMA CGM LOG. On this occasion, its wide range of...
  • ATA welcomes Drivers Legal Plan as featured product partner
    Arlington, Va. - Today, American Trucking Associations is pleased to announce its latest ATA Featured Product partner, Drivers Legal Plan. "American Trucking Associations is proud of our relationships with the allied community, particularly those that go the extra mile for our members as part of our ATA Featured Product program," said...
  • Hapag-Lloyd refuses hazardous cargo to and from Tianjin
    Hapag-Lloyd is refusing to ship containerized hazardous cargo to and from Port of Tianjin after a shipment of dangerous chemicals was blamed for deadly explosions at the 10th largest global container gateway last week. While container operations have more or less returned to normal, Tianjin's bulk and liquid operations have been...
  • RCL profits despite lower volume, revenue
    Regional Container Lines of Thailand has managed to grind out a profit in the second quarter despite overcapacity, volatile spot rates and lower container volume. The intra-Asia carrier's second-quarter profit fell 81 percent from $8.3 million to $1.55 million on a year-over-year basis, as revenue dropped 14 percent to $84.4 million...
  • Virginia port extends gate hours to avoid peak season woes
    Port of Virginia shippers have longer to drop off and pick up cargo after the state port authority announced extended gate hours in preparation for peak season this year. It's a preemptive strike for the U.S. Southeast port that faced "significant challenges" during the summer-fall season in 2014. Gates at the...
  • Brookfield bolsters Aussie port, rail operations with $12B purchase
    Patrick Terminal, Port Botany, Sydney, Australia.Brookfield Infrastructure Consortium, a global asset owner and operator, has purchased Asciano, owner of some of Australia's largest container terminal and rail freight operations for $12 billion. Brookfield will gain overnight a major container terminal presence through Patrick Corporation, whose container terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,.
  • Maersk Line expects more profitable Asia-Europe trade
    Maersk Line expects the ailing Asia-Europe trade to improve in the second half of this year, as the devaluation of the Chinese currency boost exports and liners decrease capacity. Tim Smith, North Asia regional chief at Maersk Line and Maersk China chairman, said an increase in demand coupled with adjusted capacity...
  • Interconnected networks to benefit truckers, shippers
    The soon-to-be-released electronic logging mandate is often depicted as a time bomb that will reduce truck capacity, driving smaller carriers and independents off the roads. There will be some reduction in available capacity once the mandate takes effect, sources tell JOC.com. But in the long haul, expanded use of e-logs...
  • Russia aims to double volume at Far East ports
    Port of VladivostokRussia plans to double the traffic at its Far East ports by 2020-2022 via port modernizations and special benefits to counterbalance the effects of tit-for-tat sanctions between Russia and the West. Previous port projects in Russia's Far East focused on the building of new terminals, but this new...
  • CMA CGM shifts call to Mundra citing hinterland access
    Port of MundraCMA CGM is switching its Indian port calls on the CIMEX 2N service, an intra-Asia loop connecting major ports in China and the Indian subcontinent region by switching one of the service's India calls to Mundra from Pipavav. The company said it was motivated by Mundra's greater access to...
  • No stopping steady fall in Hong Kong container volumes
    HONG KONG - The double-digit throughput decline of Hong Kong's container terminals continued in July, the 13th straight month of falling year-over-year volumes.Data from the Port Development council showed that the terminals at Kwai Tsing handled 1.35 million TEUs in July, down 13.3 percent compared to the same month last...
  • Geodis buys OHL to expand US footprint
    LONDON - Geodis, France's largest transport and logistics company, today announced the acquisition of Tennessee-based Ozburn-Hessey Logistics in a major expansion of its presence in the U.S market. The subsidiary of SNCF, France's state-owned railway, did not disclose how much it is paying for OHL which is owned by the private...
  • Indian exports' fall slows despite port troubles
    India's merchandise exports slumped for the eighth month in a row in July, but at a slower rate of decline despite well-publicized troubles at the country's largest container facility, according to new provisional trade figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The latest data showed the value of India's...
  • Tianjin port on edge over air quality concerns
    Air quality has emerged as a major concern in Tianjin after it was found that toxic chemicals were involved in last week's huge explosion, although the government said the air quality was "acceptable". HONG KONG - Tianjin's main container terminals continue to operate normally in the aftermath of last week's deadly...
  • Possible merger talks see Cosco and CSCL extend trading halt
    HONG KONG - Cosco and China Shipping said today that they were discussing a "material event," widely believed to be a merger, and would extend the trading halt on Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges that has been in force since August 10. "At present, the event is in the planning process,...
  • ILWU contract medical benefits seen as win for both union, employers
    The Pacific Maritime Association sees the medical provisions of the new International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract as a win-win proposition for both parties. According to the recently-released 2014 PMA annual report, the ILWU will continue to enjoy what the University of Chicago's NORC research center said is one of the...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • $300m in cars alone
    The International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI) has flagged up the growing problem of "accumulation risks" after the explosion at the port of Tianjin led to concerns over significant losses.
  • Arctic calls Hoegh LNG a 'buy'
    Arctic Securities placed a 'buy' rating on shares of Hoegh LNG Holdings amid a strong outlook for both the market and the Oslo-listed outfit's expansion plans.
  • Diana fixes Artemis
    Diana Shipping has chartered out one of its panamax bulkers to China Shipping Bulk Carrier.
  • Balanced book aids Ultrabulk
    Chief executive says first half was more difficult than expected but impact has been limited.
  • Varoufakis warns of Cyprus exodus
    Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has warned against a new tonnage tax system introduced by the government.
  • Fukushima fallout
    Restarting of reactors to reduce demand for LNG carriers, GMP Securities says.
  • Tianjin back in business
    Operations at China's Tianjin port seem to be broadly back to normal after explosions that killed more than 100 people last week.
  • Ballast water boost for bulkers
    A rush of dry-dockings before the implementation of new ballast water rules could provide a boost to the bulker market this year, Deutsche Bank says.
  • Will tankers be Bradmanesque?
    Tanker owners could be on a sticky wicket next year if they take their eye off the ball, Martin Stopford warns.
  • Two SCI VLCCs fixed
    Shipping Corp of India has found period work for two of its VLCCs, brokers say.
  • Torm stock back in focus
    Shipowner sees stock rise as banks resume coverage with buy ratings on the Copenhagen-listed company.
  • DSME executives offer resignation
    A big loss posted during the second quarter has seen 13 DSME executives offer to resign from their positions.
  • Clarksons sees profit surge
    Clarksons has recorded a sharp rise in first half profit aided by its merger with RS Platou.
  • Jensen in Clipper re-jig
    Frank Jensen has stepped down as chairman of Clipper Group's Danish listed arm in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Eagle Bulk trims losses
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has reported a second quarter loss of $27.5m, or 73 US cents per share, for the second quarter of 2015.
  • LA volumes dip
    The Port of Los Angeles has reported a modest year-on-year decline in volumes for July, just released figures show.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Dead, missing after Tianjin explosion exceeds 200
  • MacGregor delivers equipment for Grimaldi PCTCs
  • U.S. reopens embassy in Cuba

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 17, 2015
  • Sources: 'Tolson to leave Aegean'
    Tolson joined the New York-listed company in January.
  • Struggling ship owner down to one ship
    Which is subject to bunker bill dispute.
  • Residents join opposition to LNG plans
    Gibraltar project would 'further reduce the quality of the air.'
  • Ex-Maersk man joins Prima Marine
    New hire put in charge of Europe and Middle East market.
  • 'Players operating without a licence'
    Unaccredited players are undercutting prices by $15 to $20 pmt.
  • Bunker prices at fresh six-year low
    Below average demand in Singapore.
  • Lower bunker surcharge on intra-Asian routes
    Latest move follows previous falls.
  • Struggling shipowner down to one ship
    Which is subject to bunker bill dispute.
  • Indonesia to research fuel-saving technologies
    University and Swiss marine technology firms organise seminar.
  • Singapore: Technology partnership to detect illegal bunkering
    IBM and MPA collaborates in research to improve maritime and port operations.
  • US bunker player posts smaller profits
    Sales softened over 40% in H1.
  • Bulgaria concentrates its anti-fuel smuggling efforts
    With quality inspections at country's oil depots.
  • Bunkering review for UK island
    Island's sector supplies leisure craft.
  • New electronic bunker trading system starts up
    Russian firm in Far East behind move.
  • Bulgaria boosts anti-fuel smuggling efforts
    Ten teams deployed for inspections across country's oil depots, refuelling stations.
  • Bunkering sector at Guernsey to be reviewed
    Review to ensure 'correct balance' between competitors in marine fuel sector, says spokesman.
  • Russian firm launches electronic bunker trading system
    To facilitate trade between marine fuel buyers and sellers.
  • GE Marine to service dual-fuel fast ferry
    Vessel is powered by two GE LMG2500 dual-fuel marine gas turbines.
  • Monjasa introduces 'career opportunities' platform
    New 'career site' to guide candidates looking to apply with the firm.
  • Firm increases stake in Fujairah oil terminal
    Prostar Capital has boosted its ownership to 40%.
  • Temporary suspension of bunkering operations at Saipan
    Due to approach of typhoon Goni at ports of Saipan and Tinian.

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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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