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March 9, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM net profit slips 2.9pc to US$567 million as sales fall 6.4pc
  • Drewry: HMM, Hanjin near merger, but insiders say too much overlap
  • ICTSI profit plunges 64pc absorbing special charges, but sales only down 1pc
  • Maersk's Seago to launch Liverpool UK, Spain, Med, North Africa service
  • US shippers avoid NY-NJ labour strife by using cheaper and better Montreal
  • UASC launches weekly service spanning west Med to India via Persian Gulf
  • Ex-OW Bunker CEO charged with 'serious crime' in Danish court
  • FedEx joins UPS opposing CP-Norfolk merger as 'deal means higher costs'
  • Estonia's Tallinn sees February box volume drop 5.5pc to 15,435 TEU
  • Verisk's CargoNet, Florida Trucking Association join to cut cargo theft
  • Old Dominion Freight Line makes declining gains in January and February
  • Asia Pacific Rail to draw 2,000 to HK Conference & Ex Centre March 22
  • Airbus draws line at giving China means of production in widebody market
  • Air France-KLM tackles temp-sensitive cargo with 'Kold Karts'
  • US DOT mulls 8 pleas from US airlines for Cuban services with air cargo
  • India's top 10 air forwarders lose market share despite +100pc growth

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • CMA CGM's 2015 results & margins remain firm in a difficult environment
  • Comparison of GHS & Transport Classification
  • Shipping Ministry seeks alternative financing to develop inland waterways
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia & BARC innovate with environment-friendly in-situ biodegradation technology for perishable cargo
  • Cyril C. George appointed Chairman In-Charge of Chennai Port Trust
  • CWC's 59th Foundation Day celebrated at Gandhidham CFS
  • Cargotec completes acquisition of maritime software company INTERSCHALT
  • CONquest 2016 to focus on private sector participation in logistics & freight movement
  • CTL BHP 2016

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Teamwork reduces empty shunter runs
  • New CEO for Austria and Southeast Europe
  • First US-built Airbus exits paint shop
  • Over half million HGVs off NZ roads in H2/2015
  • New magic wand for Trailer Wizards
  • Locating right spots for LNG supplies
  • Contract signed and sealed
  • New railcar lessor takes to US rails
  • BSM goes blue for Cyprus
  • Flensborg now represented in South Africa
  • Chep and Air Europa extend ULD management pact
  • EUR 1.2 billion for roads in Hungary
  • CMA CGM grows despite difficult environment
  • Logimat laurels for software developers
  • Iata sees solid start for airfreight in 2016
  • Group CCO bowing out of Freja

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Tilbury USD142 million expansion following land acquisition
    Forth Ports, owner of the UK River Thames port of Tilbury, has entered into an agreement to buy an adjacent 61.5 ha of land, including a further deepwater jetty, and plans to spend GBP100 million (USD142 million) to develop it. The land purchased...
  • EU ports regulation not good news for the shipping market, say owners and ports
    A controversial ports regulation has been adopted by the European Union, which shipowners and UK ports say will undermine the performance of ports in Europe. The EU Port Services Regulation, a proposal twice before rejected by...
  • Bumi Armada to pursue legal proceedings against contract termination
    Malaysia-listed offshore player Bumi Armada may resort to legal proceedings against an "unlawful" termination of contract by the Australia-based Woodside Energy Julimar (Woodside). "The company intends to fully enforce its rights under the contract, including initiating legal proceedings against Woodside for its unlawful purported termination of the contract." said Bumi Armada...
  • COSL's two drilling contracts suspended in Norway
    Statoil has terminated one drilling contract with Shanghai-listed China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) and suspended another. Its subsidiary COSL Drilling Europe (CDE) was notified by Statoil that the conditions for terminating the drilling contract numbered 2001150 have been met, and the contract numbered 2001151 will be suspended since...
  • V.Group buys up Bibby Ship Management
    Top ship manager V. Group has reinforced its market leadership by taking control of Bibby Line Group company Bibby Ship Management in an operation which it says is aimed mainly at strengthening its position in the offshore sector. The two groups have declined...
  • Boskalis awarded gas pipeline trenching and backfilling contract in Abu Dhabi
    Papendrecht, 8 March 2016: Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract from the National Petroleum Construction Company of Abu Dhabi, UAE for dredging work related to the installation of an offshore gas pipeline of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as well as to an existing offshore...
  • Iran a possible panacea for South Korea's yards
    Beleagured South Korean shipbuilders could look to Iran to fill their orderbooks following the lifting of sanctions, analysts have suggested to IHS Fairplay. Despite posting a record KRW5.15 trillion (USD4.2 billion) loss for 2015 on Monday, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine...
  • HHIC wins Busan New Port project
    South Korean shipbuilder and construction firm Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has been awarded a KRW88.5 billion (USD73.4 million) contract by the Busan Port Authority to develop the hinterland of Busan New Port's South Container Terminal. The contract will provide much needed business for HHIC,...
  • Korea EXIM grants shipping companies reprieve on loan-to-value breaches
    As the asset values of many ship types have been depreciating quickly, the Export-Import Bank of Korea has granted a one-year grace period to the country's shipping companies, giving them relief from loan-to-value (LTV) covenant breaches. The depressed Baltic Dry Index has hit...
  • ICTSI books decline in net income and revenue for 2015
    International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) saw net income and revenue fall during 2015 despite a 5% rise in throughput at its global terminal operations. The Manila-based company booked net income of USD58.5 million, a decline of 68% on 2014, while revenue feel by 1% to USD1.051...
  • Fortescue announces joint venture with rival Vale
    In a surprise move, Australian iron ore producer Fortescue on Tuesday announced it had struck a deal with former rival Vale of Brazil. A non-binding memorandum of understanding will allow Vale to buy between 5% and 15% of...
  • Chinese ship recyclers post lost of over USD77 million in 2015
    China's ship recycling sector posted a loss of over CNY500 million in 2015, CNY200 million more than 2014, according to data released by China National Shiprecycling Association (CNSA). The sector recorded a revenue of CNY3.4 billion (USD524 million) in 2015, a decrease of 13% from CNY3.9 billion...
  • Two missing after tug, tanker collision off Indonesia
    Two of the four crew from a tug that sank off Pulau Rupat, Indonesia, are still missing after it collided with an ltaly-flagged oil tanker, Mare Tirrenum. The incident occurred on 7 March 2016 at 0030 h local time while Mare Tirrenum was underway from Singapore to Dumai,...
  • Oman and Iran to develop all-water and trade links as major ports sign MoU
    Oman's Port of Salalah signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Port and Maritime Authority (PMO) of Iran to cooperate with two Iranian ports. Under the agreement an all-water route between Salalah, which is 30% owned by APM Terminals, Shahid Rajaee Port at Bandar Abbas, and the southeastern Iranian port...
  • Historic debut of US ethane export trade is near
    The first-ever seaborne cargo of US ethane should soon be loaded for export at the Marcus Hook terminal near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the emergence of an entirely new oceangoing trade. The first four of Evergas' eight 27,500 cubic metre (cbm) LNG/ethane carrier newbuilds have...
  • Largest US environmental dredge project finalised
    US regulators have signed off on a scheme to remove contaminated sediment from a polluted river in New Jersey in what would be the largest American environmental dredging project to date. According to a final plan released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 4...
  • Boskalis, DEME and Van Oord among preferred bidders for Fehmarnbelt link
    The EUR6 billion (USD6.6 billion) Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link project has named consortia involving European dredging giants Boskalis, DEME, and Van Oord as preferred bidders for the four major construction contracts - with the aim of entering conditional contracts no later than...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • 'Adapt and optimise' the strategy for stormy financial waters, says CMA CGM chief
  • Welcome for UK review of fines for truckers carrying hidden illegal immigrants
  • Analysis: Expeditors shareholders want greater value, despite 'best year ever'
  • Women in logistics - they are there and it's time more had a voice at industry events
  • MASkargo: Here to stay and keeping freighters
  • How many supply chains do you really need?
  • Air freight makes a solid start in 2016, says IATA

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Sanmar delivers first VectRA 3000 tractor tug
  • BAE San Diego awarded $28.2 million contract mod
  • Rolls-Royce propulsion for LNG fueled fish food carrier
  • Transocean defers delivery of five jack-ups
  • Bollinger delivers Fast Response Cutter USCGC Donald Horsley
  • V. Group acquires Bibby Ship Management

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Port of Everett calling for bids to move Weyerhaeuser Building
  • U.S. Shipping Corp. earns award for environmental/safety efforts
  • Port of Olympia part of team providing Purple martins new homes
  • Port of Seattle begins program to fund tourism development
  • Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near Seattle

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Port Services Regulation passes EU Parliament
    Industry poised to continue lobbying efforts as text moves closer to adoption
  • Vafias grabs eight-year-old cape for $10.8m
    C Winner goes to Greek owner after repossession by KDB Capital
  • Transocean delays five rigs at Keppel
    Delivery of jack-up units pushed back by four years
  • Supramax trajectory is firmly up, with rates around six-week highs
    Emerging appearance of prompt tightness and grains exports support owners' sentiment
  • Attica celebrates 'new era' with $33m profit
    Best result for years came despite ongoing challenges
  • Backing the Union
    Lloyd's List talked to Alderman Jeffrey Mountevans, the 688th Lord Mayor of London, at his Mansion House offices, about the perils of a Brexit, the risk of competition from global maritime centres, and training maritime professionals of the future
  • Wave of new legislation to crash down on chemtankers
    Regulation covering cargoes will create extra administrative and cost burdens for shipowners and operators
  • O Shipping IPO where art thou?
    Total returns of shipping IPOs have lagged the broader stock market due to declining oil prices
  • Two Lanhai Shipping panamax bulkers up for sale
    Bid will start on March 24 at a combined floor price of $13.5m
  • Top ILWU official joins protests over USCG stance on box weighing
    Local 13 president Bobby Olvera calls for accurate container certifications as some shipper groups resist new IMO rules
  • ICTSI reports 68% decline in net profits
    Disappointing profit result comes despite 5% climb in global volumes
  • NYK, MTI and JMU to carry out big data research on 14,000 teu boxships
    Data collected will be stored at a centre established by ClassNK
  • Further changes to EU Port Services Regulation ahead
    Opponents fear regulatory creep if legislation passes EU parliament
  • Chevron expects first cargo from Australia's Gorgon LNG project next week
    Chevron is the operator of Australia's Gorgon LNG project, with a 47.3% stake
  • India's VO Chidambaranar Port breaks container throughput record
    Port handled about 5.61m teu of container volumes as of March 6 this year
  • Diana Shipping unit clinches time charter contract with RWE
    Present charter rate lower than previous $8,250 per day rate paid by Clearlake Shipping
  • Port of Salalah inks pact with Iranian port authorities
    Agreement will help grow shipping, trade and business opportunities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Negative growth on Asia-Europe trade spills into 2016
  • Trucking hits hiring roadblock as US unemployment drops
  • NY-NJ port makes new pitch for truck replacement program
  • Trucking companies in Europe rev up, despite protectionism
  • Acquisition to boost Mobile Air Transport's Canada presence
  • US imports set to plunge in March
  • China clears way for more meat imports from Brazil
  • Slide show: Fastest-growing US export ports
  • Rotterdam profit down as revenue rises and traffic hits all-time high
  • Global air cargo off to strong 2016
  • MSC adds Hazira to India-Africa service
  • Net income, revenue fell as volume rose at ICTSI in 2015
  • Oman inks deal with two Iranian ports
  • Decline in China exports accelerates in February

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • Grim sign for peers as Diana downgraded
    Deutsche Bank analyst cuts bulker owner as worse-than-anticipated cash flow may require lender talks.
  • Exmar ends deal with partner on FLNG project
    Caribbean LNG plan officially ends as Exmar looks to place vessel elsewhere.
  • Six arrested over fraud allegations at ARS
    Authorities suspect shipyard officials and former provincial authorities of creating phantom positions at Argentine shipyard.
  • Sobelmar seeks OK to file Belgian bankruptcy
    Already under Chapter 11 protection in Connecticut, bulker owner says it must file in Belgium.
  • Marine Atlantic to fight legal challenge
    Government-controlled ropax owner defends subsidy that maintains public service operation.
  • Aframax rates recover as Ceyhan clears
    Brokers cite more limited supply at Turkish port as helping route recover from lows.
  • India 'facing offshore crew shortage'
    Seafarer union asks for government help to combat lack of workers for oil exploration.
  • DIS plans to boost coverage during 2016
    Marco Fiori says owner plans to reduce spot exposure steadily.
  • Oldendorff sells Eships tanker and LPGC fleet
    Expanding Dubai shipowner Tristar boosts chemical and gas operations with $90m deal for seven ships.
  • Bibby: Need for scale drove sale to V.Group
    Sir Michael Bibby explains when Bibby Ship Management was sold.
  • SM eyes partial SPP yard takeover
    South Korean group is sole bidder for shipbuilder, but may not want all its sites.
  • Boskalis seals new 50km dredging contract
    Dutch owner deploying variety of ships in Abu Dhabi for gas pipeline work.
  • Torm looks to UK on path to US listing
    Danish owner plans to register a company in Britain to help it with New York dual-listing.
  • Clarksons Platou cuts OSV trio to sell
    Analyst Turner Holm downgrades GulfMark, Tidewater and Hornbeck after price recovery this month.
  • CMV adds P&O cruiseship to fleet
    UK-based operator bringing in Australian veteran as its new flagship from 2017.
  • SK Shipping denies tax evasion
    Korean owner says probe by authorities appears to be part of regular audit.
  • V.Group in Bibby Ship Management swoop
    Market leader grows its footprint with acquisition of British rival.
  • Rem Offshore lays up another PSV
    Norwegian owner stacks fifth supply ship in Fosnavag after finishing charter.
  • V.Ships in Bibby Ship Management swoop
    Market leader grows its footprint with acquisition of British rival.
  • Gulf Navigation restructures board
    Middle East tanker owner appoints seven directors and independent chairman after shake-up in January.
  • Brussels pledges demo guidelines as Belgium signs HK rules
    European Commission to publish details for yard applications to European rules, while Belgium becomes the fourth nation to sign Hong Kong convention.
  • Torm eyes growth after strong annual profit
    Products tanker giant sees bottom line boosted by best spot market since 2008.
  • Bigger is better for Seaspan
    US-listed boxship owner pushes up revenue and profit in Q4 as fleet grows.
  • Final bids in for $1.4bn ferry contract
    Scottish government has to decide between Calmac and Serco for eight-year deal.
  • Rafelia 2 operator's licence revoked
    Indonesia bars Darma Bahari Utama from running ferry services after fatal sinking.
  • Car carrier refloated off Colombian port
    Ray-controlled PCTC Platinum Ray runs aground but problem solved within hours.
  • CMA CGM profit dips amid difficult trading conditions
    Jacques Saade-led containership operator expects market-beating cargo volumes again in 2016.
  • CMA CGM nears 5% threshold in Neptune Orient Lines
    French liner giant steps up stock purchases with recent purchase of a block of 700,000 shares.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • GSF: Container carriers must address poor quality of service
  • U.S. restricts exports to China's ZTE Corp.
  • Moody's forecasts sluggish global growth, but no recession
  • Port of Charleston goes solar
  • Seaspan reports strong Q4, full-year financial results
  • Maersk adds new port call in Egypt
  • Austrian Post to sell German logistics subsidiary
  • Senate antitrust subcommittee members voice concerns over CP-NS deal
  • CMA CGM 2015 profits, revenues drop despite increased volumes
  • Ocean carriers enhance Asia-ISC loops
  • Port of Salalah signs MOU with Iranian ports
  • Forth Ports enters land purchase agreement at Tilbury
  • Wärtsilä: Shortcuts led to improper testing of ship engines
  • Drewry: HMM-Hanjin merger a 'very real possibility'
  • Irish Continental Group marine operations report strong 2015 results
  • U.S. initiates import duties on Chinese stainless steel
  • AGRO Merchants develops storage facility at Rotterdam
  • UPS Worldwide Express adds 23 locations to its network
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
  • Executive Moves: Cargill, International Business Systems and ClassNK
  • U.S. exports continue slide in January
  • Infrastructure, trade take center stage at Democratic presidential debate

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2016
  • US Gulf Coast bunker fuel prices highest in months
    US Gulf Coast prices rise as Brent crude reaches highest level since Dec 4, 2015.
  • Oil trading higher on Chinese growth target, US rig count
    A Bollinger Band analysis revealed both NYMEX crude and ICE Brent hovering Monday above their upper limits.

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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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