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March 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rate by US$400/TEU April 1
  • Shanghai fell 25.4pc in February to 2.41 million TEU, Singapore off 7.7pc
  • Argentina coast guard sinks Chinese trawler in hot pursuit for poaching
  • UN's July 1 box weigh-in rule lacks enforcement in Europe and US
  • CMA CGM levies US$10 per box after Congo inspection fee imposed
  • China advances rail and containership deals with Iranian authorities
  • Irish GDP up 7.8pc in 2015, emerges from worst-ever recession
  • HK'S U-Freight's China Customs navigation featured at Atlanta March 30
  • Rotterdam redirects 4 kilometres of Betuwe Route to improve flow
  • NYK, Weatherners, Kozo Keikaku JV to develop next-gen shipping
  • Optimarin lands deal for ballast systems for 46 Carisbrooke ships
  • Beijing's private Okay Airways announces commitment for twelve B737s
  • Philippine Airlines orders six A350-900s to fly to New York
  • DHL, Posti & Bring to offer B2C parcel delivery in Nordics, Baltics
  • Air cargo needs to be quicker and slicker to demonstrate added value
  • IATA and Lufthansa expect air cargo help, not hindrance from Berlin

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Diminishing economies of scale seen from new generation of megaships
  • DNV GL, Gard & The Swedish Club work together to help reduce anchor losses
  • IRClass Academy's seminar on Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling on Friday
  • NISAA conducts its annual Business Forum 2016 with grandeur
  • Chennai Port repeats record performance in container handling
  • Chennai-Colombo regular RoRo service flagged off
  • India & Iran all set to finalise Chabahar port development project
  • JSW Infrastructure & South West Port consortium win mechanisation project of EQ-1, 2, 3 berths at Paradip Port on BOT basis
  • AMTOI Day celebrated with gusto
  • CONCOR's Kathuwas MMLP to be inaugurated on March 19
  • NACFS conference on AEO & Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi on Friday
  • Sugar mills sign export deals

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Salty waters meet fresh waters
  • Less railfreight for DB
  • Electrification of India's northern railway proceeding
  • Hello, can you read me Osis?
  • New major shareholders for wagon hire company
  • Uneasy times for Global Ports
  • Air Seychelles ups Jo'burg service again
  • TGW expands executive board
  • Rhenus inaugurates Frankfurt south hub
  • MOL to appoint chief country representatives
  • Cool Canadian enhancing cross-border business
  • New service in the South Pacific
  • IAG Cargo flies for "DB the Man" exhibition
  • Nile Dutch swallows Safmarine MPV's services
  • Camion Transport scoops up two Zünd divisions
  • Legal expert to chair Baca

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Modest growth for dry bulk on the cards in 2016
    The dry bulk market is expected to enjoy modest growth of 0.5% year-on-year for 2016, according to Luciana Salles, principal analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade. She highlighted that the...
  • Vard branches into cruise ship construction
    Vard, the Norwegian offshore services and specialised vessel builder in Italy's Fincantieri group, says it has signed a letter of intent to build four expedition-type cruise vessels of about 10,000 gt for Ponant, the French expedition cruise operator owned by the Pinault family. The...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine restructuring going smoothly, minister reports
    South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk has assessed that restructuring efforts at beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are progressing smoothly. HMM, South Korea's second-biggest shipping company, has been selling assets and renegotiating charters as it works...
  • Creditors to lower interest rate for STX O&S
    The creditors of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) are planning to cut their interest rates to help the company survive. Sources from STX O&S told IHS Fairplay that the shipbuilder's banks plan to drop interest rates to 1% from the current 3%...
  • Mombasa adds half a million teu of new capacity to deal with congestion woes
    Kenya's Port of Mombasa completed phase 1 of its Mombasa Port Development Project (MPDP) increasing the capacity of the large congested east African port by 550,000 teu. The USD217 million Japan-funded project to build the Kipevu container terminal took four years to build. It includes three...
  • South Korea re-enters container leasing business
    South Korea has made a second attempt to establish a domestic container leasing business with logistics firm City Airport, Logis and Travel (CALT), a joint venture between Korea International Trade Association and a Chinese...
  • Last Australian-crewed oil tanker sails for Singapore
    The last in a fleet of five Australian-managed and -crewed fuel tankers has left the country's coastal trade for Singapore, never to return. British Fidelity, a 29,335 gt Isle of Man-flagged product tanker built in 2003, has been working the Australian coast for multinational BP, carrying fuel...
  • Reorganised China Merchants Group appoints new leadership
    China Merchants Group, after taking over Sinotrans & CSC in December 2015, has selected two new vice-presidents. Li Xiaopeng, general manager of China Merchants Group, and Zhao Huxiang, president of Sinotrans & CSC, were both appointed as vice-presidents of the new China Merchants Group by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration...
  • Seaborne coal import to settle at 903 million tonnes in 2016
    Global seaborne import of steam coal is estimated to drop 6 million tonnes year on year to 903 million tonnes in 2016, according to Scott Dendy, director of IHS Coal. Speaking at the recent IHS Maritime & Trade briefing event, he explained that the drop is closely linked to declining coal...
  • US eases Cuba sanctions on box carriers
    The Obama Administration has made it easier for vessels trading in the US to add Cuba to their itinerary. The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on 15 March announced it will begin allowing vessels to transport authorised cargo originating in the US...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Amazon air freight plan a wake-up call: improve standards or customers will become competitors
  • Alert to forwarders of high financial risks of accepting 'freehand' shipments for a small fee
  • More service cuts announced as fleet of idle containerships hits record level
  • Indonesia logistics industry stays bullish despite falling volumes and port development gridlock
  • Japan Post Holdings on acquisition trail, and not just logistics
  • 'Someone is going to die': experts warn lawmakers over self-driving cars
  • China in transition

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Responders extinguish Bayou Sorrel platform fire
  • Swedish Club analysis gives new insights into P&I claims
  • VIDEO: Argentine Coast Guard sinks Chinese trawler
  • Tidewater draws $600 million maximum from revolver
  • $1.5 million penalty and ship ban in pollution case
  • Administration won't open up Atlantic for offshore drilling
  • Another Suda liftboat set for delivery
  • Engine for first ethane fueled LEG carrier passes TAT

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Harley Marine Services earns Coast Guard honor
  • CKYHE Alliance members plan service network changes
  • Weather forces Coast Guard to perform helicopter rescue
  • Mitsui vessel autopilot system shows energy savings during test
  • Port association schedules annual spring conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • MAIB finds multiple errors in Hoegh Osaka grounding
    Faulty equipment, inaccurate cargo weights and miscommunication contributed to vessel's list and grounding
  • UK Chamber of Shipping's new president to pledge action on safety
    Shell's Grahaeme Henderson to deliver speech at UK Chamber of Shipping's AGM
  • MR tanker rates remain soft amid product stockpiles
    But LR rates recover on naphtha flows
  • CSCL in management reshuffle
    Senior executives with financial background are taking the helm
  • View from the Bridge: Robbert van Trooijen
    The chief executive of Maersk's merged Asian operations refuses to see only negatives in the market and wants to make the most of 2M's lead
  • Idle box fleet nears record highs
    With overcapacity and weak demand expected to continue throughout 2016, lines will have little choice but to lay up yet more ships
  • Suezmax and aframax rates continue March rally
    Singapore time-charter demand continues, as 20 vessels are fixed with storage options
  • Cobelfret orders six ro-ro workhorses
    Latest order follows contracts for two larger ro-ro vessels at Hyundai Mipo last year
  • BV cuts ship design review time by 40% in software trial
    CSSC ship design arm reports time savings in initial trial on bulk carrier design
  • TEN remains bullish on core tankers market
    But Greece-based owner 'a believer' in gas for longer term
  • Yang Ming and RCL to expand slot exchange and vessel chartering services
    Co-operation aims to enhance competitiveness and cut costs
  • Odfjell Terminals to get new chief executive
    Frank Erkelens will join the company on May 1, 2016
  • Panama establishes maritime co-operation ties with Egypt
    Egyptian authorities plan to make maritime transportation sector one of the country's key economic pillars
  • IHI unit to exit stake in Brazilian shipyard
    Transaction expected to be done in mid-April 2016
  • Ponant eyes Vard cruiseship quartet
    Each ship will be able to hold 180 passengers in 92 cabins along with 110 crew
  • Gener8 closes 2015 with a bang
    Stock remains a laggard with company expected to take delivery of an additional 12 VLCCs in 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Goodman takes control of Brazil logistics property platform
  • E-commerce lifts FedEx revenue 8 percent, costs cut into profit
  • A president Trump would face Herculean task of abolishing NAFTA
  • NileDutch strengthens West Africa presence with acquisition
  • Container lines can add Cuba port call to US services
  • Brazil beef exports show early-year muscle
  • Idle container ship capacity hits record high
  • Ensenada port grabs Mexico-bound cargo from LA-LB
  • Cosco Pacific tipped to bag Greek state rail operator
  • Slide show: Key takeaways from TPM 2016
  • Chennai Port offers rail incentives to ease truck woes
  • Mombasa completes new terminal to aid productivity
  • LA-LB truck turn times stuck in low gear

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • NileDutch buys up Safmarine MPV
    Operator picks up Maersk's Europe-to-West Africa multipurpose ship services and operations from rival.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells shares; backers buy
    New York-listed shipowner says company directors and Lolli-Ghetti family could spend $15m in public offering.
  • China Merchants Group tied to Baltic bid
    State-run conglomerate reportedly among suitors for London shipping marketplace.
  • Gener8 to take a 'hard look' at dividend
    Chief financial officer wonders if payout will be valued as he gives colourful view on tough finance market.
  • Former RS Platou investors seek Clarksons stock sales
    Peter Anker among those selling shares in shipbroker after the end of lock-in period.
  • Confidence takes Teekay Offshore higher
    Teekay spinoff's stock up 48% so far this week as jitters over liquidity gap fade.
  • Stock prices and special sauce block tanker mergers
    Peter Georgiopoulos wants to consolidate tanker market but says it is presently difficult.
  • Poland plots shipbuilding revival
    Finance ministry introducing new tax breaks to boost domestic industry.
  • Island wins green light from bondholders
    Norwegian owner ready to move forward with its debt restructuring after unanimous approval.
  • RollDock acquires L&T newbuilding
    Dutch heavylift owner adds semi-submersible unit from Indian shipbuilder, bringing its fleet to seven.
  • Qingdao sells six tugs to Svitzer alliance
    Collaboration between Chinese port and Danish company takes shape with $31.7m S&P deal.
  • Minister: HMM restructuring on track
    Kim Young-suk says Korean owner's refinancing backed by watchdog and major creditor.
  • Neepa starts Bangladesh to India run
    Multipurpose Harbour-1 inaugurates service from PCT to seven Indian ports.
  • Iran says first oil to Greece due this month
    Oil ministry executive says important deal will move forward despite rumours of restrictions.
  • Major management reshuffle at CSCL
    Restructuring Chinese company replaces chief executive, chairman and investment strategy committee.
  • Ceyhan ready to load Kurdish crude again
    Greek suezmax docks in Turkish port to lift cargo after stoppage ends.
  • Boxship crews told to watch their step
    Survey conducted by the Swedish Club finds that 60% of falls and slips on vessels occur on containerships.
  • TAS AHTS delivery refused over "quality issues"
    Malaysian builder gears up for legal fight after two completed $13.5m ships rejected by buyer.
  • Paragon maintains Nasdaq listing after share split
    Greek bulker owner regains compliance with US exchange's $1 price requirement.
  • BW Group hires Bonfils to lead bulker drive
    Nordic Bulk Carriers founder joins Singaporean group as it seeks first foothold in dry cargo market.
  • d'Amico fixes $250m of new credit
    Italian tanker owner completes funding for $755m newbuilding drive begun in 2012.
  • Higher rates boost Nordic's annual profit
    Danish chemical tanker owner posts sharp earnings increase in line with its forecast.
  • Cosco mulls bid for Greece's rail company
    Chinese giant looking to establish European land transportation network following Piraeus port takeover.
  • Tsakos set for 'major strategic transaction' and FSRU move
    Chief executive says deal on subjects and LNG carrier may be converted.
  • Hyundai Heavy hit by $100m tax bill
    Korean yard considering review of big demand from authorities.
  • Maersk Line tries for $400 Europe rise
    Danish containership giant hiking fees from Asia next month.
  • Cochin Shipyard eyes repair facility
    Indian IPO candidate wants to invest $142m in new plant.
  • Swire Shipping to boost Port Moresby coverage
    Hong Kong shipowner looks to improve coverage of Papua New Guinea with enhanced service.
  • Tidewater taps revolving credit facility
    Offshore vessel operator says move intended to enhance the company's liquidity position.
  • Vard poised for luxury cruiseship orders
    Struggling Norwegian shipbuilder sings LOI for four luxury expedition cruise vessels.
  • Briese Schiffahrts pleads guilty over oil pollution
    German shipowner's vessel banned from US waters for five years as part of punishment.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Transportation industry leaders vow to fight wildlife trafficking
  • Ethiopian Airlines Cargo returns to Brussels Airport
  • German 3PL opens third DC in Netherlands
  • MarAd, U.S. Transcom warn about Merchant Marine decline
  • XPO grows logistics business in UK
  • U.S. steel exports see mixed results in January
  • Executive Moves: Reading & Northern Railroad, ICC Logistics Services and Long Beach Harbor Commission
  • Commerce finds dumping of hot-rolled steel imports
  • Two German ocean carriers fined for oil dumping
  • Sohar Port takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes
  • Industry groups urge ILWU, employers to begin 2019 contract negotiations now
  • U.S. takes more steps to open trade, travel with Cuba
  • Voters, business leaders split on trade views
  • UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2015
  • Freight railroads challenge proposed two-person crew rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Fujairah fuel quality trend improving after Al+Si peak in 2012
    Sharp increase in average catalyst fines during 2011 and 2012 'almost certainly' linked to start of Iran sanctions.
  • Japan's Jan bonded bunker fuel sales rise 8.7% from Dec to 2.52 mil barrels
    But sales of bonded MDO in January fell.
  • Platts Survey: OPEC pumped 32.34 million barrels of crude oil per day in February
    Down 90,000 b/d from January.
  • Japan's HSFO output falls 22.1% on week to 2 mil barrels for Mar 6-12
    But LSFO output up 1.5% on week.

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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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