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June 6, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Confusion: SCFI A-E rate up 5.6pc while Drewry's WCI soars 99pc
  • G6 Alliance announces range of Asia-Europe schedule changes
  • Top 22 North America ports see box traffic fall in March and April
  • Rotterdam gets big first call/last call boost from 2M re-scheduling
  • Average ship size calling at US east coast to rise 25pc, but slowly
  • UPS warns shippers of delays when box VGM weigh-in rule applies July 1
  • LA/Long Beach truckers strike seeking an end to freelance status
  • Australia's GDP grows 1.1pc, led by exports which alone rose 4.4pc
  • Canada's GDP up 2.4pc as exports and consumers drive growth
  • Swiss GDP up 0.1pc as exports lead what little growth there is
  • Cartel activity could land European truck makers record fines
  • Henan Civil Aviation Development Investment said to buy Hahn Airport
  • DHL goes galactic, targets brave new world of space freight
  • FAA certifications hold up Hawaiian air cargo expansion plans

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 5, 2016
  • DB Schenker sets up 100 pc-owned logistics entity in Myanmar
  • Guidelines for evaluating/awarding tenders for shipbuilding, dry-docking & ship repair works issued
  • SCI almost doubles net profit in 2015-16
  • UASC shareholders generally supportive of ongoing discussions with Hapag-Lloyd
  • Coffee exports see Robusta-led growth
  • India keen on developing port in Bangladesh
  • JN Port records highest inter-terminal movement of trailers in May 2016
  • Port of Amsterdam & VCK Group break ground for fourth all-weather terminal
  • PSA Terminals all set for SOLAS implementation
  • Sagar port development to get rolling soon
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port bags National Award for excellence in cost management
  • BIFA seeks to 'trailblaze' freight forwarder qualification
  • Common user domestic terminal run by GSEC Ltd inaugurated at Raipur airport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Three year contract lands in Downton net
  • Betuwe: timetable change during construction work
  • Oil and gas fuel GAC's expansion in Namibia
  • New services and locations for Air Canada Cargo
  • 9 million trucks in 29 years
  • UK railfreight operator gets funds for new traction
  • Four new faces adorning BVL board
  • Textron Aviation reveals superior SETP performance
  • Deep water quay open for business
  • Logistics centre now fully let
  • Sustainability award for agri-produce transport
  • James and James appoints non-executive director
  • US-Japan cargo JV launch in less than one month's time
  • Straight from XI International Railway Forum in Sochi
  • New subsidiary in Poland

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • US to crack down on water, air pollution violators
  • Panama Canal expansion: bulker and tanker sector outlooks
  • Panama Canal expansion: container sector outlook
  • Marine insurers warn on slip and trip costs
  • Jan De Nul USD2 billion deal to dredge Payra
  • ICTSI's new Congo terminal to open in mid-June
  • Shipbuilder DSME quiet on talk of more self-help
  • Offshore specialist Otto Marine receives potential takeover offer
  • Singamas heading for first-half loss of USD25 million
  • Suezmax joint venture raises prospect of tanker mega merger
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to dilute affiliates' share holdings
  • STX O&S customers concerned about ship deliveries
  • Tramp container ships miss charter peak
  • Capacity cuts and rate hikes see slight gain in Asia-Europe spot prices
  • CIMC Enric terminates Sino Pacific Offshore & Engineering acquisition
  • Frontline to use USD328.4 million China Exim loan for eight tankers
  • Maersk signs three-year transport deal with RUSAL
  • Tanker majors launch Suezmax info-sharing platform
  • Posidonia 2016: Size of the Greek shipping fleet is no guarantee of strength

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Yngve Ruud appointed global head of air freight at Kuehne + Nagel
  • Doomed BHS owes logistics companies £2.6m - with DHL topping the list
  • G6 extends Asia-Europe Loop 6 suspension indefinitely to sustain freight rate gains
  • Analysis: a CEVA IPO - will the stars line up or would fingers get burnt?
  • No end in sight for Bangladesh congestion as garments fail to sail
  • EU finally starts talks on aviation agreements with Gulf countries
  • Interesting times for Cargolux as shareholder HNCA eyes Frankfurt-Hahn

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Lightering of grounded Great Lakes bulker gets underway
  • Liberian Registry offers owners some cost savings help
  • Ardent celebrates its first birthday
  • Eastern delivers Z-Tech escort tug
  • Gibdocks drydocks Canadian RO/RO duo
  • LR provides AIP for HMD design LNG bunkering vessel
  • Wartsila adds to its range of Genius services
  • Danelec books VDR orders in China and Taiwan

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Construction project underway for Bellingham manufacturing facility
  • Los Angeles port board Oks fiscal year 2016/17 budget
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter departing on mission to Arctic Ocean
  • Independent review panel formed for Roberts Bank terminal project
  • DOT awards grant funding for US border crossing projects

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Posidonia's Themis Vokos honoured by Propeller Club
    Maritime Greeks line up to hail pioneer compatriot behind successful shipping fair
  • Dry bulk volumes plunge at Port of Rotterdam
    Coal imports plummet at Europe's biggest port, with some growth in biomass used for power generation
  • Aronnax: Look to the future while operating in the present
    Athens-based Arista Shipping has plans, but can they become reality?
  • Frontline's ship acquisition strategy: As clear as mud
    Heavy-hitting tanker owner wants to buy vessels on the water, yet snaps up four newbuilding resales
  • G6 pulls Asia-Europe loop as carriers fail with latest GRI attempt
    Low demand forces alliance to suspend its Loop 6 offering
  • Greek owner sure of deepsea gas-powered bulker bet
    Arista Shipping sees early future in the vessels despite market turmoil
  • Capesize rates recover on iron ore trade
    Renewed optimism from Australian miners supports rates though oversupply worries persist
  • Brexit is 'grave threat' to London market, insurance heavyweights warn
    Jobs and business at risk if Britain quits EU, say Lloyd's, IUA and Fidelis
  • Frontline scoops Metrostar VLCCs at shock price
    First two newbuildings acquired for $84m apiece with second two on option at $86m
  • Noble founder stepping down as group offers discounted rights issue
    Chinese financial backing and further management changes at embattled commodity trader
  • Havila locks in earnings for two PSVs amid North Sea spot turbulence
    Longer-term charters reduce exposure to vagaries of North Sea offshore vessel market
  • China Shipbuilding Industry Corp merges yards
    Internal consolidation will lead to gradual reduction in commercial shipbuilding capacity
  • Keppel denies conspiracy allegations in EIG Petrobras lawsuit
    Keppel added as defendant in case, says allegations are baseless
  • HMM to carry out capital reduction for major stakeholders
    Move paves the way for group to initiate debt-equity swap with bondholders
  • LPG cargo cancellation risk grows in US Gulf
    Price spreads are not currently encouraging eye-catching VLGC trade out of US Gulf
  • First round of Hanjin charter rate talks complete
    Negotiations set to continue with no clear or definite result as yet
  • Otto Marine expecting proposal from potential suitor
    Company had requested a trading halt on the Singapore Exchange before release of statement
  • Safe Bulkers regains NYSE compliance despite mounting operating losses
    Company implements drastic cost reduction plan and completes novation agreement for two newbuildings
  • Association of Average Adjusters to add offshore testing to its examinations
    Instead of traditional marine questions, candidates in the future can choose to be tested on offshore aspects

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • FMC urged to decide if major SOLAS breakthrough gets a shot
  • LA port approves fiscal-year budget to fund ongoing expansion
  • Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates strengthen
  • Trucking hiring shrinks as warehousing continues gains
  • Congo terminal first of four to open in ICTSI global expansion
  • Air cargo traffic rises, but demand still soft
  • Singamas issues profit warning for first half as demand, prices fall
  • GRIs, capacity cuts keep Asia-Europe spot rates up
  • Maersk signs transport deal with Russian aluminum giant

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Lightering of grounded Roger Blough begins
    Operation starts a week after Keystone Shipping operated self-unloader ran aground.
  • Analysts: Safe Bulkers opex 'impressive'
    New York-listed bulker makes strides but analyst says it won't bring profitability any time soon.
  • Liberian Registry feels owners pain
    Ship registry announces fee cuts, new rules to deal with downturn
  • Petrobras ends fears for Helix-Siem duo
    Brazilian oil giant agrees to take well-intervention duo from Helix at reduced rate.
  • Carmaker claims top $40m in Courage fire
    DHI Global is second cargo interest to blame ARC car carrier fire on Ford SUV.
  • Major US LPG terminal to undergo repairs
    Planned turnaround at US Gulf Coast facility will curtail ship traffic near month's end.
  • STX France yard blocked by workers
    French labour protests spread to the gates of Saint-Nazaire shipbuilder.
  • Petrobras gives WWS ships final extension
    Brazilian oil major gets approval to stretch two contracts with the Norwegian company by 60 days each.
  • Solstad quartet to tow BP FPSO
    Norwegian owner enters double deal with SBM Offshore and BP over unit owned by the oil giant.
  • Suilven salvage to cost $20m
    Fiji ports company asking for donation to shift sunken ro-pax.
  • Investors back UASC/Hapag merger; no vote yet
    Shareholders in Middle East company were supportive during EGM, but no decision on merger.
  • Korean banks' bad loans hit 15-year high
    Non-performing portfolios reach $26bn due to crisis-hit domestic shipowners and shipyards.
  • CSDC changes both chairman and name
    The world's largest tanker owner will operate as Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation.
  • Olympic keeps targeting renewables
    OSV Olympic Delta wins eight-week contract as Norwegian owner gears up with diversification.
  • Statoil piles in for nine anchor-handlers
    Norwegian major's splurge sends North Sea spot rates to $24,000 per day.
  • Indonesian ferry runs out of fuel
    Reports say Pelni's Jetliner stalled off Bau Bau as tanks ran dry.
  • UK P&I Club reveals injury claims of $155m
    Protection-and-indemnity body gives advice on how to prevent painful slips, trips and falls onboard.
  • HMM shareholders taking capital-reduction haircut
    Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun, Hyundai Elevator and Hyundai Global losing $372m as holdings cut by 82% in refinancing.
  • MOL capesize comes to the rescue of six
    Bulk carrier controlled by Japanese giant brings to safety stranded castaways off Indonesia.
  • Hanjin: rate-cut talks still in early stages
    Korean owner responds to report it has not yet made much progress in vital cost-saving negotiations.
  • Nautilus: UK fleet stats call for action
    UK maritime trade union is worried about underlying trends for British shipping.
  • Boa Offshore adds more bonds
    Norwegian offshore owner buys back another $2m of issue due in 2018.
  • Havila seals PSV deals with Statoil, Total
    Restructuring offshore vessel owner secures employment for two of its vessels with oil majors.
  • St Helena heading to Channel Islands?
    Alderney expresses interest in using Royal Mail ship rendered obsolete by airport.
  • Noble Group plans discounted rights issue
    Richard Elman also set to stand down as executive chairman of major dry bulk charterer.
  • Marine MLPs mount share price recovery
    Recovery in the oil price and fears about distribution cuts fading are driving up share prices.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • FMC praises West Coast terminal effort to ease VGM compliance
  • Commentary: Windmills, world trade and the environment
  • Power Edison looks to deliver batteries by truck, rail or barge
  • HMM reduces ownership stake of affiliates
  • U.S. trade deficit trending down
  • Global food-import bill to tumble to 7-year low
  • Executive Moves: SCCC, XPO Logistics and ICS
  • UASC: Owners 'generally supportive' of merger discussions with Hapag-Lloyd
  • Maersk to transport aluminum for Russian producer
  • FTR: Class 8 orders stabilize after fourth-month decline
  • U.S. to ban trade of ivory across state lines
  • AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic slide continues in May
  • West Coast terminals to continue weighing containers after July 1 SOLAS implementation
  • Bezos: Amazon looking to supplement parcel carriers, not replace them

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • West Japan/Tokyo Bay 380 CST bunker fuel spread narrows on ample supply in West Japan
    Poor demand in West Japan.
  • Spain's Enagas, Barcelona push port as future LNG hub
    One jetty will be adapted for LNG bunkering.
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO for June 21-23
    The buyer was Gulf Petrochem.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks hit all-time high amid slower demand for cargoes
    Breaking previous high of 31 million barrels in May 12-18.
  • SSA's Poulsson elected International Chamber of Shipping chairman
    Will focus on industry's readiness for IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.
  • Ecuador says still in talks with Chinese investors over refinery project
    The government signed a memorandum of understanding with CNPC and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2012 to seek funding.
  • Oil complex disregards OPEC meeting after US stocks decline
    NYMEX July crude settled 16 cents higher at $49.17/b. ICE August Brent settled 32 cents higher at $50.04/b
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks drop to lowest since October on import declines

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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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