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August 9, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • US west coast dockers ratify 3-year contract extension with PMA bosses
  • Hong Kong's best days still ahead under Beijing: Swire chairman Slosar
  • 12 hurt in hazmat spill on 8,212-TEU 'K' Line ship in Long Beach
  • Cotton shippers are hit by severe congestion at Port of Chittagong
  • Mercosul box ship, tug collide, 9 crew feared lost in Amazon
  • DB Schenker's deal with Sichuan JiuYe boosts perishables in China
  • Hiab to acquire loader crane business of Argos to enter Brazil market
  • Mumbai's JNPT rubber-tyre gantry cranes to drive productivity
  • Bigger canal means dredging, leads to mega ships and soaring rents
  • Sri Lanka's National Chamber holds workshop on customs
  • Air cargo 'flying high' as demand grows 10.4pc in the first half: IATA
  • Frankfurt air cargo in H1 up 5pc to 1.1 million tonnes
  • FedEx to apply pre-Christmas surcharges to counter 'bad' packaging

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • Chemical shipping earnings seen impacted by growing fleet
  • Extending the Single Window Interface for Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT) in Exports with WCCB to all EDI locations
  • Idle boxship fleet below 500,000 TEUs
  • Larger orderbooks will force carriers to pursue increased market share
  • ZEABORN Group purchases five heavy-lift cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding
  • Trade Facilitation Agreement a new era in international trade, says Samir Shah
  • Cotton import allowed through VOC Port
  • India & Iran reiterate their commitment towards early operationalisation of Chabahar port
  • Kamarajar Port handles break-bulk export
  • Young Parliamentarians from Africa visit JNPT as part of familiarisation programme
  • Railways develops high capacity parcel vans for perishables
  • Stronger rupee seen hurting exporters

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • Hong Kong regulator gives liner shipping five-year block exemption
  • Hanjin Shipping's creditors may get just a fraction of monies owed
  • Zeaborn swoops on Rickmers heavylift tonnage
  • ICTSI net income jumps 19%, handled 4.5 million teu in 1H 2017
  • New approach to prevent migrant deaths in Mediterranean needed
  • EU greenhouse gas emissions monitoring system goes live
  • Yangzijiang net profit jumps 61% to CNY1.4 billion in the first half
  • Rising US coal exports to Asia to bolster Panamaxes, Capesizes
  • Hayne Shipping seeks more vessels on period basis
  • Win-win solution sought for South Korean shipowners, shippers

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • Hanjin creditors can expect to get back less than two cents in the dollar
  • ATSG flying after a great first half, despite the costs of landing Amazon contract
  • ICTSI plans to build on a profitable first half, boosting terminal expansion
  • Sea freight rebound expected to taper off, while confidence stays high in air cargo
  • US ports rent rises the effect of Panama Canal expansion
  • Kazakhstan to set up all-cargo airline

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • Saudi plans for major shipyard complex move ahead
  • EMSA launches web-based CO2 reporting app
  • Floating dry dock will be largest in Baltic
  • U.S. Coast Guard issues Jones Act build and rebuild guidance
  • San Diego museum gets grant for preservation of 1898 steam ferry
  • ClassNK issues its first EU MRV certification
  • Bulker banned from Australia after failure to pay crew
  • VIDEO: Eco-friendly Viking Line newbuild to have Climeon WHR

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • Genco looks to exit from panamax segment
    Bulker owner wants to focus on capes on the back of growing iron ore trade, and supras and ultras for...
  • What does $6.3bn buy?
    Why did the Tung family decide to sell up, and why was Cosco prepared to pay such a premium for...
  • Supramax bulker earnings dip on sluggish Pacific and Atlantic
    Rates may be boosted in coming weeks on grains from South America and Black Sea
  • Booming Libyan and Nigerian oil exports fail to lift mid-sized crude tankers
    Baltic Exchange's aframax TCE hovers around six-year low on general oversupply and Caribbean sluggishness
  • Yard Talk | Yangzijiang's 80/20 rule
    Chairman of China's largest non-state yard anticipates further consolidation in weak markets
  • Port Hedland's iron ore exports to China slip slightly
    Overall Chinese imports of iron ore rise
  • Claims against bankrupt Hanjin Shipping top $10.5bn
    Hanjin creditors hear grim news about the scale of failed line's debts
  • Topaz inks $100m contract with Dragon Oil
    Offshore support vessel owner and operator to supply six ships
  • Zeaborn takes five more Rickmers ships
    Rickmers-Linie buyer takes ownership of five multi-purpose vessels operating the line's Pearl String service
  • India aims to have Iran's Chabahar Port up and running by 2018
    Civil construction works have already started on the port's premises
  • JICT strike ends earlier than expected
    Union head said to have made decision based on the national interest
  • Container chemical spill at Long Beach injures 12 dockworkers
    Leaking tank moved to a containment area
  • Asian gas demand supports LNG vessel spot rates
    South Korea's turn to review LNG destination clauses will expand trade opportunities
  • ICTSI first-half container throughput rises 7%
    Higher volumes due to ramp up in Iraq, new services in Mexico and new terminals in Congo and Australia
  • Navigator focuses on petrochemical sector in second half of 2017
    Group notes weak earnings across all gas transportation segments
  • Eagle Bulk narrows loss and continues fleet modernisation
    Eagle delivers best quarterly results since its corporate reorganisation despite an $5.9m loss
  • Yangzijiang's shipbuilding revenues boosted by larger-sized newbuildings
    Group expects growth in e-commerce and China's Belt and Road initiative to be long-term drivers in the containership and dry...
  • Daily Briefing
  • Genco narrows losses on lesser impairments and improved freight rates
    Results also helped by $1.3m gain on the sale of a vessel during the period
  • Crude tanker markets in four charts
    Mid-year outlook: Fleet growth outweighs modest oil demand expansion as rates remain in the doldrums

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • Of billions lost, Hanjin creditors may get two cents to dollar
  • Port tenant: NY-NJ forced us to vacate warehouse space
  • Demand drives US-Latin America network expansion
  • Panama OKs new canal tolls aimed at big ships
  • Hong Kong grants five-year carrier block exemption
  • YRC shakes up network for faster service
  • Japan bankrolls Sihanoukville Port expansion
  • JNPT clears legal hurdle for speedy import program
  • Floating terminal to be built to relieve Chittagong congestion
  • Surging volumes push Deutsche Post DHL to record quarter
  • India reaffirms commitment to Chabahar port development

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • DHT beats on bottom line, but misses on top
    Results reflect ongoing swoon in tanker market as 27 of its VLCCs remain in the spot market.
  • Navigator looking past weak LPG markets
    Chief executive says company is in 'love' with joint venture for ethylene terminal.
  • Panama's government approves new ship tolls
    Newest rates seek to incentivise greater usage by containerships, but gas carriers will pay more.
  • Lukoil-chartered tanker faces US arrest
    Ship agency claims unpaid bills from tanker owned by Nicholas Moundreas-backed company.
  • Earnings beat drives NCL shares to year high
    Shares pop after cruiseship owner raises outlook, bringing market cap to $14bn.
  • With warchest, Genco in position to strike
    New York-listed bulker owner's $180m in cash allow it to seek growth opportunities, executive and analyst say.
  • Latvia to sell its LSC shares to Vitol
    State decides to offload tanker company stake to majority owner for $17m.
  • Epic Gas sells oldest LPG carrier to FGAS
    Singapore gas carrier owner widely reported to have sold fully pressurised vessel to Vietnamese rival.
  • Glovis set to exit Wilhelmsen Treasure chest?
    DNB Markets believes a separate division could fill the Oslo listed vehicle.
  • Eagle Bulk boss sees bid-offer spread narrowing for bulkers
    Gary Vogel says there are plenty of ships to purchase and limited downside to asset values.
  • Samsung Heavy unveils new safety plan
    Korean yard responds to concerns after crane collapse killed six workers in May.
  • Samudera Indonesia plans stock split
    20-for-one expansion aims to boost boxship owner's liquidity.
  • Eagle Bulk confirms sale of sister ships
    Disposals come as dry cargo specialist continues fleet renewal exercise.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line beats estimates as outlook brightens
    New York-listed cruiseship owner lifts guidance for 2017 as sentiment surges.
  • SwissMarine sticks with Genco capesize
    Earnings report shows Geneva operator renews charter of 10-year-old Genco London.
  • KTB/KDB fund targets initial $300m
    Scope of new Korean ship finance project could be widened further.
  • US coal trade helps dry but will fire keep burning?
    A resurgence in US coal exports is providing a boost for the dry cargo market but opinion is split on how long the trend can be sustained. Shipments out of the US crashed to the lowest level since the 1970s in the third quarter last year but the trade is returning to become a "dominant player" once again, according to Bimco's Peter Sand. Bulker rates running at three month high "A rising US coa
  • Crewman airlifted from Greek reefer
    UK coast guard evacuated seafarer who fell five metres from crane in Falmouth.
  • Topaz bags "critical" $100m Dragon contract
    Dubai-based owner claims to have the highest revenue backlog in the industry after new deal with ENOC.
  • Crowley boosts Central American services
    US owner starts fixed-day weekly runs to Costa Rica and Panama.
  • Analysts survey NAT's dividend and fleet renewal routes
    Additional OSV shares expected to be handed out with scrap sales suggested for oldest vessels.
  • Prosafe lays up another floatel
    Cypriot owner sends Safe Concordia to Curacao after Petrobras charter expires.
  • HOS still a sell as profit dips
    Clarksons Platou says offshore owner's result highlights tough US Gulf market.
  • Zeaborn adds five from Rickmers Holding
    Expanding German owner says latest deal will ensure independence from third-party tonnage.
  • Hanjin Shipping sales fail to plug $10.5bn hole
    Creditors a long way from being repaid following raft of asset sales.
  • Mayer Brown poaches Clyde & Co lawyer
    Ship finance man Conor Warde to become partner at Hong Kong practice.
  • IHI yard profit boosted by FLNG
    Japanese group says earnings rise fourteen-fold in first three months.
  • Chelsea poised to pounce following Manila debut
    Dennis Uy tanker and ro-pax company in advanced talks with shipowners over acquisitions after completing $116m IPO.
  • Yangzijiang sees order tally surpass 2016 level
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder also reports 73% rise in second quarter profit.
  • Miclyn ties up DSV vessel for two years
    Indonesian flagged vessel set for deployment in Asia Pacific region until 2019.
  • Drunken Swire captain avoids jail time
    Pilots praised for prompt action as skipper of multi-purpose vessel escapes custodial sentence.
  • Navigator Holdings profit drops as expenses rise
    Handysize LPG carrier owner says petrochemical cargoes were main drivers of revenue growth.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • OOIL back in black in first half 2017
    Source: Shutterstock/VanderWolf Images OOIL, parent of container carrier OOCL, posted a $54 million profit in first half 2017. Orient Overs...
  • ZEABORN buys five cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding
    Bremen, Germany-based ZEABORN Group, an integrated shipping company operating globally in the maritime multi-purpose segment, signed contra...
  • Port of Oakland sells bonds to lower debt costs
    The Port of Oakland has finalized the sale of bonds to lower debt costs. The port's $324 million refinancing will save $44 million in debt...
  • Matson launching twice monthly container service to Tahiti
    Hawaii-based Pacific Ocean carrier Matson, Inc. is introducing a new extension of its South Pacific Express service, providing twice monthl...
  • U.S. DOT proposes nearly $79m in INFRA freight-related grant awards
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed nearly $79 million in grants for 10 freight-related roadway, rail and port infrast...
  • Crowley, King Ocean enter vessel sharing agreement
    Two long-time customers at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., have entered into a vessel sharing agreement they say will expand their...
  • WTO: Global merchandise trade on the rise
    Global merchandise trade growth will continue to strengthen in the third quarter of 2017, according to the World Trade Organization's (WTO)...
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
  • Seaboard Marine to commence twice-weekly service to Costa Rica
    Miami-based container carrier Seaboard Marine is enhancing its Miami - South Central America loop later this month by offering service to P...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 8, 2017
  • CORRECTION: Japan's Showa Shell, Idemitsu Kosan buy spot crude jointly in Apr-Jun quarter
    Japanese refiner Showa Shell said Tuesday it has jointly procured crude oil on a spot basis with Idemitsu Kosan during the April-June quarter under their alliance announced in May.
  • Six tankers waiting to discharge in Venezuela pending payment from PDVSA
    Six oil product tankers are docked at the Paraguana Refining Center (CRP) marine terminals in northwestern Venezuela awaiting payment from facility operator PDVSA before they discharge, according to a technical report Tuesday.
  • Oil dips as consolidation continues following July rally
    The oil complex fell slightly Tuesday as efforts by Saudi Arabia to cut global supplies continue to be offset by greater production in the US, Libya and Nigeria, keeping prices in a tight range.
  • 380 CST East-West swap spread widens on stronger Singapore, firmer freight: traders
  • REFINERY NEWS: Shell's Pernis restarting 'a number of units'
    Shell said previously operations were not expected to restart before the second half of August.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential nosedives into discount on weak demand
    "I guess Indian buying has truly dried up .... and [there are] more [exports from] Essar Oil," a trader based in Singapore said.
  • Six LNG bunker vessels to operate by end of 2017: SEA\LNG
    These vessels are key to increasing demand for LNG as marine fuel and delivering it to shipowners in a normal way.
  • FUTURES: Oil dips on Libyan field restart; OPEC/non-OPEC meet eyed

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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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