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October 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk cuts profit forecast by US$600m as global trade weakens
  • Spot rates on China-US trades fall
  • Hutchison Ports Thailand handles 15 million TEU since 2002
  • APL to commence Yokohama-Saipan-Guam service for shippers on US mainland
  • Crowley Accord Shipmanagement is to add reefer vessels to fleet
  • CMA CGM expands PAD service network with Wellington call
  • Marseille 9-month volume up 4pc to 8.8 million tonnes, 915,036 TEU
  • APM Terminals Izmir prepares for 2016 opening with arrival of 7 cranes
  • Japan's Mitsui buys 50pc stake in non-GMO containerised grain, soybeans
  • BIFA mulls box weights, trusted shipper rules at November 26 London meet
  • Asia's air cargo markets weaken in the third quarter
  • Norwegian agrees to buy 19 787-9 Dreamliners for US$5 bn
  • Lower fuel prices help boost UAL Q3 net profit

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • BSM Hong Kong now operating 50 fully managed vessels
  • Bureau Veritas to class unique Arctic ice-breaking LNG carriers
  • CaroTrans continues China-US LCL import network expansion
  • IRClass acquires Safess Quality Management
  • Maersk Group adjusts expectations for 2015
  • Multimodal operator Ruscon outperforms rest of Russian market
  • China reduces cotton imports
  • ISA asks govt to expedite steel quality control order to facilitate better imports
  • DICT celebrates a year of successful operations
  • JN Port rail movement waiver extended to CFSs with rail siding
  • Maharashtra govt to challenge in SC NGT's decision to suspend coastal clearance for Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link project
  • Railways taking steps to speed up project implementation
  • INR declines sharply against dollar
  • No excise duty on wind turbine parts: FinMin
  • Sept. coal imports fall by 27 pc on increased output by CIL
  • TPP could decrease India's textile exports
  • Malaysia's CIDB plans to invest $ 30 bn in two projects in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Better road connections in Africa
  • Austin Western is shortline railroad of 2015
  • Antwerp explores Iran
  • Port of Guadeloupe awarded for the second time
  • 200 candles on Swiss import cake
  • EU funds infrastructure projects in Czechia
  • Plethora of opportunities between USA and China
  • The Nautical Institute names new COO
  • Maersk enhancing cargo flows in Indonesia
  • Overloading causes crash
  • DBS Logistics to cover Sri Lanka
  • Jo'berg acquisition completed
  • Business confidence remains positive says Iata
  • Easing grain transport from farm to port
  • Long Beach receives grant to reduce emissions

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Bulker aground in Patricia aftermath
    A bulker is at risk of becoming severely damaged after running aground on Mexico's Pacific coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Patricia, according to local reports. The 1993-built, 71,665dwt Los Llanitos, operated by Mexico City-based Naviera Para Mineral, had attempted to wait out the storm while
  • Shipyard Reimerswaal moves to Vlissingen
    Dutch dredger and general ship repairer Shipyard Reimerswaal is to move its entire business to the port of Vlissingen by early 2017. It will open a brand new yard along the Quarles Port in Zeeland Seaports' Vlissingen-Oost area. Established in 1985, the yard is currently located on the bank of the
  • Malaysia arrests vessels suspected of illegal fuel transfer
    The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained two vessels over the alleged illegal transfer of fuel off Pengerang, Malaysia. According to Tanjung Sedili MMEA chief Amran Daud, the agency arrested Singapore-registered Chelsea II and China-registered Lu Rong Yuan Yu 978, about 2.2 n
  • Hyundai HI cuts its losses
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) lost KRW434.1 billion (USD383 million) in the third quarter of this year, although this is an improvement on the record KRW1.175 trillion loss for the same period in 2014. However, its subsidiary, mid-tier shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, returned to the black,
  • Singapore could offer multiple LNG bunkering licences
    The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) could grant more than one licence for bunkering liquefied natural gas (LNG) over the next two years. Andrew Tan, chief executive of authority, made the announcement at the Singapore Maritime Institute Forum 2015, after receiving multiple proposals from
  • Sewol salvors complete oil clean-up
    Salvors working on hoisting the capsized ferry Sewol have finished cleaning up all residual fuel oil. South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that this had been achieved on 25 October, after nine tanks and decks C and D of the ferry were finally cleaned. The ministry said, "While
  • Belgians buy into bunkering vessel
    Belgian gas infrastructure company Fluxys is to buy a 25% stake in an LNG bunkering vessel being built for Japanese carrier NYK at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction. Neither the amount that Fluxys is paying nor the vessel price was disclosed. The vessel will offer LNG fuel from its home port
  • Van Oord-JSW set to win India's first PPP dredging deal
    A consortium of the Netherlands' Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contracting and India's JSW Group is the sole remaining bidder for a contract to deepen the channels at state-owned Mormugao Port in Goa, India. The outer channel will be dredged to 19.8 m and the inner channel to 19.5 m to accommodate
  • Analysts ease downward forecast for 2016 VLCC earnings
    VLCCs have been forecast to earn an average of USD45,000/day in 2016. This is a slight upward revision of an earlier prediction by Erik Nikolai Stavseth and Kurt Waldeland, shipping analysts at Arctic in Oslo. The 2016 figure is, however, lower than the average for this year so far, USD55,000/day.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru port to deepen access channel
    Jawaharlal Nehru port, India's busiest container gateway located near the country's financial capital Mumbai has decided to settle for a 15 m draft instead of an earlier plan to dig its 33.5 m long access channel to 17 m because of high costs and lack of incremental benefits. The state-owned port,
  • FSLTM acquires MR tanker for $21.8m
    Singapore-listed FSL Trust Management (FSLTM) has bought a secondhand MR product tanker for USD21.8 million as part of its fleet renewal programme. The 2007-built, 45,998 dwt tanker is scheduled for delivery between 1 November 2015 and 31 January 2016 and is intended for employment in the spot
  • Maersk Group signs LOI with Indonesia to boost trade, connectivity
    Maersk Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Indonesian government to develop maritime and economic sectors, as well as connectivity in Bitung, eastern Indonesia. The LOI, according to Jakob Friis Sorensen, president director of Maersk Line Indonesia, will focus on developing maritime

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to reassure potential IPO investors after Maersk profit warning
  • Lockers the key to help logistics operators keep pace with growth in e-commerce
  • TNT reduces losses in Q3 of 'transition year' as it prepares for merger with FedEx

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • GulfMark Offshore trims its C suite
  • Damen hands over RoPax ferry to Canadian customer
  • Hyundai Heavy's hurt continues
  • Contest aims to find a Marine Mastermind
  • Transocean, Shell and DSME to delay two drillship deliveries
  • BV to class Yamal project LNG carriers
  • USCG issues bulletin on BWM compliance

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Port Olympia to handle shipment of 1,400 dairy cattle to Vietnam
  • Diana Shipping announces pair of time charter contracts
  • Federal Maritime Commission warns of Swift Logistics complaints
  • LNG fuel tanks installed on new Crowley ConRo vessel
  • Georgia Ports Authority delivers record box numbers for September

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • VLCC spot rates fall to six-week low
    Disappointing early November loading programme erodes earnings for the big 2m-barrel crude tankers
  • Precious Shipping sees recovery slipping away
    Owner links easing in scrapping to lower October rates
  • China's new stimulus not likely to help dry bulk markets
    Second-largest economy cuts interest rates ahead of new five-year plan aimed at stimulating economy through consumer-related services
  • Who is shipping's big cheese?
    Choosing the industry's top powerbroker was always going to be contentious, as the Solent Maritime Society proved
  • El Faro shows need for D&O cover, Standard syndicate argues
    Shipping company executives should consider huge cost of compensation claims
  • Arkas Line makes north European debut
    Turkish carrier joins forces with Hapag-Lloyd on WAX service
  • Insurance Act 2015 will help owners, conference told
    Changes to disclosure requirements work in clients' favour
  • Hyundai Mipo turns third quarter profit
    Yard puts its worst quarter behind it with profitable three months
  • HPH Trust reports improved underlying performance
    Like-for like profits up 3% to $156m despite flat volumes
  • Operational excellence will be increasingly rewarded, says Capital Link
    Upcoming conference underlines increasing interest in CSR but investors lag
  • Cheniere Energy expects first US LNG cargo export in January
    Company will also offer spot cargoes from mid-2016
  • Gard slams English courts' 'piecemeal approach' on OW Bunker
    US and Canada show greater flexibility, P&I club argues
  • Smaller Greek shipowners continue disappearing act
    Petrofin study sees consolidation trend slow, but bigger owners dominate fleet
  • LR to help China design shipborne nuclear power station
    China plans mobile nuclear power for energy intensive offshore installations which mirror Russian endeavours
  • Hapag-Lloyd stands by earnings guidance
    Says full-year ebitda in line with expectations
  • PSA signs pact with polytechnic to promote maritime careers
    Partnership will incorporate port operations, planning and logistics into the polytechnic's curriculum
  • More than 100 people hurt in Hong Kong ferry collision
    Vessel was carrying 163 passengers and 11 crew members
  • Singapore positions itself as a gas trading hub
    LNG terminal is region's first storage facility that can be used for trading activities
  • Indian naval ship visits Incheon port
    Visit is part of India's Act East policy to engage with East Asian countries
  • Greece delays Piraeus port bid deadline to December 3
    Country's effort to privatise state assets has run into resistance
  • FSL Trust acquires medium range tanker for $21.8m
    Cash purchase seen as a milestone in the trust's turnaround efforts
  • Milaha announces rise in net profits
    Strong net profit growth in most business segments
  • Chronicle of casualty
    The tragic loss of ship such as El Faro reminds us that nobody, even today, can take the sea for granted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Ryder profit rises, as its capacity remains in demand
    Too much truck capacity? Not at Ryder System. Ryder isn't a for-hire trucking operator, but its equipment, whether leased or rented, moves a lot of freight. And demand for Ryder's equipment was strong in the third quarter, indicating that truck capacity, while looser than a year ago, is not too loose. In...
  • Terminal operators, container lessors warned of China economic slowdown pain
    China's economic slowdown threatens container terminal operators and container-backed securities, according to two new financial advisory reports. The warnings from Jefferies and Fitch Ratings highlight how the slowdown in Chinese manufacturing, directly affecting inbound and outbound volume handled by container lines and ports, could harm actors in the global supply chain....
  • New CSX intermodal service aimed at grabbing highway freight
    CSX Transportation will launch a new domestic intermodal rail service next week connecting the Ohio Valley to Pennsylvania and Texas in a bid to compete directly with the railway's over-the-road competitors. The new service will run Monday through Friday from the CSX-served Northwest Ohio Intermodal Container Terminal Facility in North Baltimore,...
  • Major Automaker Conquers Weather
    When the temperature dropped, snow fell and traffic stopped, a major automaker relied on support from its ocean carrier partner to keep its supply chain and assembly line running. Any carrier can deliver port-to-port services but then you carry the burden of final delivery. It's time to start contingency planning for the...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Globus may delist on low share price
    The bulker owner said its market value below threshold for listing on Nasdaq.
  • Waiting game pulls down VLCC spot rates
    Large tankers pull back sharply from recent strong levels, though rates still seen as healthy.
  • Pyxis on the brink of New York listing
    Greek owner clearing final hurdles to win New York listing as shareholders of merger target cast votes.
  • Pappas tanker detained after deadly collision
    At least one dead after Oceanbulk ship collides with barge off Nigeria.
  • GulfMark executive out
    The offshore supply vessel owner combines senior-most roles upon executive's departure.
  • Golar LNG executives get stock options
    Chief executive and financial officer see increases in options granted.
  • Polish orders hit $1bn
    Shipbuilding employers' chief says yards full in 2016 as they tackle lucrative backlog.
  • Double deal sets new aframax benchmark
    Global United sales show a healthy increase in asset values in the sector, brokers and analysts say.
  • DSME deal done?
    Loss-making yard's management and union to present new restructuring plan to creditors.
  • Scanrail sold to Turkey
    Veteran Stena ro-pax heading to Istanbul under new name after disposal.
  • Precious Shipping posts bigger Q3 loss
    Bulker owner sees deeper red between July and September as it looks to renew its fleet in 2016.
  • Prime Marine deal could reach $410m
    Greek shipowner's latest order at New Times could extend to 10 vessels, shipbrokers believe.
  • Malaysia's MMEA holds bunker tanker
    Marine authority detains Singapore ship over fuel transfer allegedly conducted without permit.
  • Precious posts bigger Q3 loss
    Bulker owner sees deeper red between July and September as it looks to renew its fleet in 2016.
  • Arctic boosts VLCC rate forecast for 2016
    Boutique bank believes crude tanker rates will feel pull of gravity next year but remain at strong levels.
  • Maersk Oil swings axe
    AP Moller-Maersk division takes 2015 job cuts to 1,250 hot on heels of parent's profit warning.
  • HSL to offload bulker
    Indian shipyard in talks to sell 70%-complete newbuilding to navy.
  • "Imagination is the limit"
    Wartsila sets its sights on digitalisation as it invites ambitious start-ups to a "mastermind" contest.
  • BV scoops Yamal ships
    French class society lands contract for 15 new Russian LNGCs ordered by SCF, MOL, Teekay and Dynagas.
  • Transocean pushes back newbuilds
    Drillship owner reaches mutual agreement with Shell and DSME for two ultra-deepwater vessels.
  • Siem Shipping records profit in third quarter
    Oslo-listed owner retains appetite for diversification as lower costs aid third quarter sums.
  • Cosco slides in Q3
    Hong-Kong listed company takes a hit from negative Chinese growth and posts smaller earnings.
  • 124 people injured in ferry crash
    High-speed Hong Kong vessel hits unidentified object and takes on water.
  • SHI stays in the black
    South Korean shipbuilder records better than projected profit in the third quarter of 2015.
  • Mipo turns it around
    South Korean shipyard returns to profit in third quarter as revenue grows.
  • Hapag-Lloyd maintains stable course
    German IPO candidate responds to Maersk's profit warning by saying forecast is unchanged.
  • First Ship Lease breaks S&P duck with MR
    Singapore-listed trust makes its first acquisition since 2011 with $21.8m tanker cash buy.
  • HHI cuts loss
    Korean shipbuilder hit by offshore delays in Q3, but deficit drops despite revenue fall.
  • Tug and tank-barge run aground off Texas
    Efforts underway to free Peter F Gellatly after it gets stuck at Galveston's East Beach. bruno

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd: Financial outlook for 2015 unchanged
  • TNT posts smaller operating loss in Q3
  • House to vote on 3-year extension of PTC deadline

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2015
  • Hong Kong's emissions rule: No infringements
    The authorities have said they will make surprise vessel inspections.
  • Malacca Strait 'pirate attacks' are insurance scams
    Indonesian naval official says 90% of reports of pirate attacks in Malacca Strait are 'filed with ulterior motives'.
  • OW: Singapore likely to follow London's lead
    According to lawyer in London bunker appeal case.
  • Bunker players 'in negotiations' to resume deals with Iran
    Two 'major companies' poised to start supplying Iranian vessels when sanctions are lifted.
  • CARB approves another emissions reducing system
    Technology to be tested at the port of Long Beach.
  • Vague text on ship emissions in latest Paris climate deal draft
    Consolidated text calls for 'limitation or reduction' of GHG emissions from bunker fuels, but gives little clue as to how.
  • Singapore: Vessels detained over ship repair dispute
    Marine supplies provider files caveat against one vessel's release and payment.
  • Gas infrastructure firm invests in LNG bunker tanker
    Vessel scheduled for delivery during the second half of 2016.
  • North American approach to OW debt settlement 'better'
    Mechanisms adopted 'has shown far greater flexibility and ingenuity', says P&I Club.
  • OW: Latest verdict offers market direction, say estate lawyers
    Lord Justice at London Court of Appeal has described the issue as 'reasonably clear', says group.
  • Andatee's delisting confirmed
    Stock delisted 10 days from date of filing.
  • Gard: North American approach to OW debt settlement 'better'
    Mechanisms adopted 'has shown far greater flexibility and ingenuity', says P&I Club.
  • OW/ING Lawyers: Latest verdict to offer market direction
    Lord Justice at London Court of Appeal has described the issue as 'reasonably clear', says group.
  • NASDAQ confirms Andatee's delisting
    Trading to continue on the Pink Sheets.
  • Malaysia: Ships held over alleged illegal MGO transfer
    Singapore and China flagged vessels caught in the act without permit, authority says.
  • Mexico's Pacific ports reopen
    After avoiding the worst of Hurricane Patricia.

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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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