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October 3, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$500/TEU from Asia to West Africa from November
  • Bigger reefer risks must be weighed before acceptance, say experts
  • Risk management is slipping in shipping, says Moore Stephens survey
  • 3 banks, Maersk sell stake in Danish Ship Finance in US$710 million deal
  • Philippine Ports Authority assures all ports will remain congestion free
  • China slaps anti-subsidy duty on US distillers' grains imports
  • Bandits ambush Banro truck convoy, kidnap 13 drivers in eastern Congo
  • Samarga-Holding seeks US$6.5 billion to build railway and port in Russia
  • Denholm seafood sea freight suffers 55.5pc profit loss to US$13.1 million
  • DNV GL global forecast says super effort needed to meet UN eco goals
  • Lessors face multi-million dollar loss facing challenge to recover Hanjin boxes
  • CEVA to run European distribution centre for Iowa-based Vermeer
  • Changi airport cargo falls 31.3pc to 1.27 million tonnes from January-August
  • Russian missile shot down Malaysian 777, killing 298, says Dutch probe
  • Drewry's August east-west air rate index up 0.7 points on July to 87.5
  • ACP extends its representation of Etihad Cargo to include Brisbane
  • Dallas/Fort Worth makes big mark on global air freight industry

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics & ECU Worldwide sponsor IAPGA Golf Tour of USA, 2016
  • CMA CGM & Rodolphe Saadé bag key awards
  • DGS extends settling-in period for VGM implementation
  • FFFAI organises EC meeting & AGM in Madurai
  • MOL takes delivery of cutting-edge methanol carrier
  • Much still needs to be done to achieve accurate certification, says leading insurer
  • Pragmatic forwarders facilitate implementation of VGM rule
  • Standard Operating Procedures for JNPT, Mumbai Port released at MANSA's 38th AGM
  • India, Iran & Afghanistan stress on expeditious development of Chabahar hub
  • IPA meet held in Gandhidham
  • Kandla Port bestowed with two honours at MALA 2016 in Mumbai
  • Railways launches liberalised station to station special freight rates policy
  • V. Kalyana Rama assumes charge as CMD of CONCOR

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Chemicals market in transition"
  • Loan to rehabilitate Kyrgyzstan's north-south axis
  • Arkas's EAS to call Casablanca
  • Albatros Express: daily between Hamburg and Basel
  • Generix acquires majority stake in Sologlobe
  • Chunnel goes fully digital
  • Goodman can bank on Germany
  • Dunkirk - part of Ports de Hauts-de-France initiative
  • Greenbrier creates international leadership role
  • New aircraft, destination and route
  • Lidl builds new logistics centre in Spain
  • Investment hold-ups affect entire industry
  • ECS Group providing GSA services for Jetstar Asia
  • Quartet of new officers at NE Florida port
  • Moore Stephens detects rising confidence in shipping

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • India's GAIL extends validity of LNG ship chartering bids by 15 days
  • MOL takes USD990 million loan to expand LNG and offshore businesses
  • Sanangol delays delivery of DSME drillships again
  • Rates fall as China heads into Golden Week holidays
  • India reforms concession rules to boost private investment in ports
  • Samsung HI wins two LNG carriers
  • South Korea to invest USD13.38 billion in port expansions by 2020
  • KLC to charter MR tankers to Parakou

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Latest Asia-Europe spot rate tumble threatens new contract talks
  • The great air freight rate debate: will shippers ask for surcharges again?
  • Dear Amazon (and the rest), you can learn how to ship lithium batteries safely
  • It's the end of the IMO's 'light touch' on VGM rule
  • Cambodia ends flag of convenience scheme
  • Design icons: the men behind the 747, the AN-124 and the IL-76
  • Think you know shipping? Check out some Friday facts
  • Nancy Matthews new global lead for Life Sciences at Crane

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Vane takes delivery of tugboat Baltimore
  • UPDATE: Weather forces hold on Transocean Winner transfer
  • Lloyd's Register to class 67 German government ships
  • New Miami-Bimini high speed ferry service is up and running
  • Navy awards $400 million submarine repair contract
  • Transocean Winner ready to be transported on OHT Hawk
  • Hornbeck gets extension of blocking vessel contract
  • UECC takes delivery of first LNG-fueled PCTC

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Brussels monitors suspected tonnage tax abuses
    Commission concerned that some EU countries are extending scope of preferential tax scheme beyond shipping
  • Diana and Jiangnan agree new delay to newcastlemax brace
    Revised delivery dates are second pushback this year
  • And the winners are....
    The great and good of shipping's glitterati gathered in London to celebrate innovation and excellence
  • GasLog remains mum on Samsung LNG order
    But third-party sources are adamant Monaco-based owner is behind $190m contract
  • VLCC mini-spike sparks winter hope
    Is this the start of the strong winter crude shipping market, or a false dawn?
  • Aker owner spends $810,000 on Ocean Yield shares
    Kjell Inge Røkke boosts family stake with 100,800 share purchase
  • Solstad creditors clear the way for merger and share capital increase
    Aker capital is set to become a major shareholder as Solstad eyes Rem Offshore deal
  • Asia-Europe rates continue inevitable slide
    Transpacific rates hold firm, but with China's Golden Week set to trigger a downturn in demand, they too are expected to weaken in the weeks ahead
  • Yard Talk | Easy go, easy come
    A large part of shipbuilders' capacity reduction can be quickly resumed
  • Capt Xu picks up the baton
    How will Xu Lirong cope with following in the footsteps of Wei Jiafu and Li Keqiang?
  • Board shake-up takes place at Jurong Port
    Port operator gets new chairman and two directors
  • Cosco Shipping Co to change name and consolidate ro-ro business
    New name is Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers Company
  • South Korean government to invest $13bn in ports infrastructure
    Authorities aim to boost global competitiveness of Korean ports
  • DSME gets one-year grace period to meet listing requirements
    Shares to remain suspended from trading
  • VGM enforcement comes into effect
    Three-month grace period ends on October 1
  • Eagle Bulk appoints new chief financial officer
    Frank De Costanzo will take over from Adir Katzavat dry bulk company
  • Esben Poulsson quits FSL Trust board amid disagreements
    Director had conflicting views with some other board members, says First Ship Lease Trust
  • Ship Finance International upsizes convertible bonds to $225m
    Update: Notes will pay an annual interest rate of 5.75% quarterly in arrears
  • Samsung Heavy Industries awarded LNG carrier newbuilding deal
    Contract marks first order the South Korean shipbuilder has secured this year
  • NYK completes stake-buying in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea joint venture
    NYK takes 25% stake in company while Ezra Holdings has 40% and Chiyoda 35%
  • Scorpio Group amends management agreements
    Tanker and bulker arms to remove 1% fee payable to Scorpio Services Holding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • NY-NJ terminal to roll out pilot truck appointment system
  • US shippers should expect higher terminal fees as ship sizes increase
  • Court ruling brings peace to Santos waterfront
  • Hanjin sets up yard to collect containers near NY-NY port
  • Trans-Pacific lines' hope of peak season spot rate jump fades
  • Signs of delayed Hanjin cargo lifting truck, intermodal spot rates
  • India proposes new port concession bidding rules
  • Regular mega-ship calls power Colombo growth
  • Asia-Europe spot rates slip ahead of China's Golden Week shutdown

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Low rates pose Hanjin contagion
    Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak
  • Low rates risk Hanjin-like contagion
    Consultancy sees increasing counter-party risk in all aspects of shipping as rates remain weak
  • Bulker caught in OW case up for sale
    Greek-owned Theofano to be auctioned in Gibraltar next week.
  • Underwriters take NAT proceeds to $120m
    No time wasted in exercising options, adding $16.5m to owner's gross proceeds.
  • Sales talk surrounds MOL cape pair
    Japanese heavyweight said to have disposed of a pair of capesize bulkers in deals worth $56m.
  • BW Dry Cargo secures buy number seven
    Fast growth of fledgling division continues with addition of Japanese-built ship.
  • Korea Line orders bulker double
    Owner lines up $60m investment in two 50,000-dwt vessels.
  • Ship Finance International shoots for $225m
    Fredriksen-backed owner upsizes notes issue with addition of extra $25m.
  • Kudo: difficult for Hanjin to stay in Alliance
    NYK chairman Yasumi Kudo says Korean owner's absence will not harm start-up next year.
  • Nordic Hamburg linked to double sale
    Brokers report that Hamburg-based company has parted ways with two bulkers for $15m.
  • MOL eyes expansion with 60-year $990m loan
    Japanese owner targets LNGC and offshore ship acquisitions with huge new financing deal.
  • Brasbunker quartet booked in Brazil
    Allseas takes Brazilian owner's PSVs for pipelay-related work.
  • Shipowners' Club holds rates
    Simon Swallow-led mutual starts renewal season with a decision to impose no general increase for third consecutive year.
  • Shipowners' Club boosts free reserves
    Investment portfolio pays off for specialist small ship P&I insurer.
  • DB's woes raise shipping questions
    German lender's share price falls close to 30-year low as government bailout is considered.
  • Billionaire Rokke ups Ocean Yield stake
    Norwegian tycoon adds to his personal interest in Oslo-quoted shipowner.
  • DSME considers 'various measures' to boost finances
    South Korean shipbuilder responds to one-year notice from the Korean Stock Exchange.
  • Crew jump from rescue ship hit by freak wave
    Rescue Aegir capsizes twice off Norway, but seafarers safe.
  • Solstad seals finance plan ahead of Rem deal
  • Fire extinguished on cruise newbuilding
    Welding work caused incident on Norwegian Joy at Meyer Werft.
  • Norwegian offshore strike 'could escalate'
    Up to 10 rigs could be hit by oil workers' walk-out as fixtures dry up.
  • Samsung Heavy bags first order in almost a year
    South Korean shipbuilder breaks order drought with deal for two LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Poulsson splits with FSL Trust over differences
    Lack of consensual decision making at board level prompts Dane to exit Singapore shipping trust.
  • Ship Finance plans convertible bond issue
    John Fredriksen-controlled company looking to raise fresh capital to pay back existing bond.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • CBP pushes back ACE deadline for post-release functions
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday announced it is pushing back the mandatory date for all importers to file certain post...
  • MOL obtains $987m 'hybrid loan'
    Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed an agreement to procure a 100 billion yen (U.S. $987 million) "hybrid loa...
  • SSA's Stubkjaer receives Connie Award
    SSA Inc. CEO Knud Stubkjaer received the 2016 Connie Award by the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) in Long Beach last Tues...
  • SCFI slips on major trades
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 3.5 percent since last week to a reading of 707.68 today as several major trades experienced ...
  • Damco CEO resigns amid Maersk restructuring
    Hanne B. Sørensen, chief executive officer of Damco, the third-party logistics subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. M'ller - Mae...
  • Maersk Line beefs up reefer fleet
    Maersk Line is beefing up its refrigerated container (reefer) fleet with 14,800 new refrigerated cargo containers, the company said in a st...
  • NYK closes on acquisition of minority stake in subsea construction firm
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has closed on the previously announced purchase of a minority stake in subsea construction firm EMAS Chiyoda Subs...
  • UECC takes delivery of world's first LNG-powered PCTC vessel
    United European Car Carriers (UECC) yesterday took delivery of the world's first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of be...
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. seeks permanent CEO
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash. is looking for a new, permanent chief executive officer and executive director, according to a statement from ...
  • Kerry Logistics rebrands majority-owned Swedish subsidiary
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has rebranded Albini & Pitigliani Sverige AB, commonly known as ALPI Sverige, as Kerry Logistics (Sweden) ...
  • Special Coverage: Canada's eastern ports plan for upgrades
    Port of Montreal's Maisonneuve terminal Source: Port of Montreal Container traffic moving in and out of Eastern Canada is predominantly han...
  • NCBFAA urges CBP to create regulations on low-value, duty-free shipments
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consider g...
  • APL retracts "K" Line comments
    APL Logistics said its employees are retracting earlier statements they made about the Japanese carrier "K" Line possibly filing for bankru...
  • Commerce upgrades Q2 U.S. economic growth projection
    United States gross domestic product (GDP)-the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health-increased 1.4 percent during second q...
  • Lawmaker urges USDOT to consider further crude-by-rail regulations
    U.S. House Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., is urging the Department of Transportation to consider further regulation of freight trains...
  • Airports step up lookout for illicit wildlife trade
    Airports Council International (ACI), a trade association representing the world's airports, has approved Resolution3,supporting the United...
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off about one-third of U.S. staff
    Sources say Hanjin Shipping will layoff about 180 members of its 500 person workforce in the U.S. on Friday. Fewer employees are needed be...
  • Chamber of Marine Commerce, CSA merge
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) have agreed to a merger. Under the terms of the agreement, th...
  • Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern, SynchroNet and Alliance Shippers
    Norfolk Southern Corp. said James A. Hixon , executive vice president oflaw and corporate relations, and chief legal officer, will retire e...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
  • Houston IFO 380 CST at highest monthly average price since July 2015
    The September average was $236.70/mt ex-wharf, the highest monthly average since July 2015, when it was $290.70/mt
  • Oil rangebound as focus remains on details for OPEC deal
    NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents higher at $48.24/b. ICE November Brent, which expired Friday, settled down 18 cents at $49.06/b.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Engen to restart October 3
    Durban's Engen refinery will resume operations October 3 after completing scheduled maintenance
  • Minerva Bunkers to close Piraeus, Seoul offices
    Company will centralize European operation in Las Palmas
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Cockett Group appoints three new traders
    Athalia Kooslarto and Sachin Singh joined as senior traders in the Australian and UAE offices, respectively. Pramod Nair was appointed as a trader at the India office.
  • South Africa raids container shipping companies
    South Africa's Competition Commission has raided the offices of six container shipping companies to investigate an allegation of freight rate fixing
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Consort Bunkers fuel oil trading manager joins Brightoil
    Yip started at the company Monday
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES 2: Crude falls over 1% as focus returns to incumbent oil glut
  • FUTURES: Crude inches lower as optimism over OPEC proposal fades
  • Russia to hold active consultations with OPEC in Oct/Nov on output freeze
  • FACTBOX: Oil price rally fades as markets digest OPEC's cut deal plan

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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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