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August 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • ICTSI first half profit up 19pc to US$103.6 million, sales up 10pc
  • DB Cargo spends US$294 million on 60 engines for Euro rail freight
  • Oakland sees itself as biggest beneficiary of US-China rice deal
  • XPO quarterly profit up 10.5pc to US$47.6 million, sales rise 2pc
  • CEVA loss widens due to finance charges, but pretax profits rise
  • New York investment bank sees mergers ahead in forwarding
  • Maersk sees no Brazilian trade recovery till 2020
  • Vietnam, Singapore firms in warehouse JV at inland container depot
  • CSX CEO says recalcitrant workers resisting reforms caused delays
  • Air Transport Services reports Q2 loss of US$53.7 million
  • DHL expands electric vehicle use for urban delivery in The Hague
  • Agility air cargo beats market, but net revenue falls 24.9pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • BOFBA elects new Managing Committee at AGM
  • Govt committed to provide enabling environment for cruise tourism, says Nitin Gadkari
  • HMM ranks 4th in schedule reliability for June 2017
  • Korea Shipping Partnership set to be formed
  • Container train to Nepal flagged off from VCTPL
  • Investment sanctioned under Startup India Action Plan

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • Dutch state to guarantee new ship investment fund
  • DHT interims beat expectations but tanker sector still suffering
  • India port customs defy bill of lading agreement
  • Nord LB shake-up sees departure of ship and aircraft finance head
  • Dan-Bunkering sues Sinoriches Enterprises for unpaid bunker bill
  • Wilmar tanker sold for more than USD400/ldt as scrap prices rise
  • Denmark's BaltNav to open shop in Singapore
  • Nanjing Shenghang Shipping releases shares for tanker purchase

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • Tradelane rivalry may scupper partnership of 14 Korean shipping lines, warns analyst
  • Rising air and ocean rates put the brakes on DP-DHL performance in H1
  • Unable to pass on rising costs, Expeditors sees traffic rise but net earnings fall
  • Peter Fuller appointed new CEO of UK Mail
  • Boeing suggests airlines copy flying geese to save on fuel
  • The realities, weak points and human responses to cyber-attack
  • EU trade agreement creates healthy tailwind for Japan's ONE group

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • IOM: Up to 50 migrants drowned by people smuggler off Yemen
  • Two Houston Pilots to receive IMO award for exceptional bravery
  • McLaren Engineering completes new NYC Ferry landings
  • Malaysian shipyard launches versatile ASD tug
  • UK MOD orders reconfigurable multi-role workboats
  • South Korea beat out China for July shipbuilding orders
  • Panama Canal modifies tolls structure
  • Kleven finds new buyer for completed newbuild

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • Panamax bulker earnings rise and shine on tight North Atlantic tonnage
    China's coal imports could be near-term worries, says Banchero Costa
  • UK Ship Register faces moment of truth
    London International Shipping Week marks two years since call for major reforms
  • Weak tanker rates hit OSG and International Seaways
    International Seaways upsizes a term loan facility to $550m for fleet growth
  • Euroseas cuts second-quarter losses
    Dry bulk and feeder container owner voices 'guarded' optimism on stronger markets
  • MISC sees profit halved as revenues from tankers decline
    While revenues from LNG and offshore rose, those from the petroleum and heavy engineering segments fell
  • New ship registries fighting a vicious circle
    Port state control blacklists shut out competition and fail to provide any support for new and developing registries
  • Owners turning to Japanese leasing structure for funding
    Previously obscure 'JOLCOs' can offer 100% finance at interest rates below bank lending for 70% mortgage deals
  • Compliance with emissions regulation lies in the cloud
    Getting to grips with IMO's global cap on sulphur might be best achieved through intelligent fuel management software
  • Tidewater suffers $524m loss
    Company offloaded $1.6bn in debt through costly restructuring process
  • AP Moller Capital sets $1bn target for new Africa infrastructure fund
    Maersk Group owner will look for African infrastructure projects that will help raise living standards
  • Star Bulk almost leaves dry bulk woes behind
    Petros Pappas-led company narrows second-quarter loss as it primes for a return to profitability
  • Panama approves new canal tolls to attract large boxships
    Costs for gas carriers set to increase as proposal made in June is approved with minor changes
  • DHT profit dives 86% amid crude tanker slump
    Company has 19 of its 26 on-water VLCCs exposed to spot market
  • Fleet growth smothers opportunities for product tankers
    The product tanker market in three graphs: supply-demand picture puts LRs at disadvantage but oversupply also plagues MRs
  • Dry bulk shipping may be hit by Beijing's efforts to cut coal imports
    The country's inbound cargo flows are expected to slow amid restrictive policies
  • Daily Briefing
  • Hong Kong exempts vessel sharing arrangements
    No exemption for voluntary discussion agreements between shipping lines.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • Record monthly US imports forecast for August
  • ICTSI profit up on rising global trade
  • ELDs can unlock more US truckload capacity
  • Surging Portland auto traffic unaffected by container woes
  • Rising Asian volumes choke Europe rail terminals
  • Kintetsu revenue soars on strong cargo volumes
  • Rail push, economic growth lift Concor earnings
  • Hong Kong block exemption troubles shippers, carriers
  • Zeaborn buys five Rickmers heavy-lift ships

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • Ecochlor names new chief executive officer
    US-based ballast water gear maker goes for maritime industry veteran as new leader.
  • Restructuring pushes Wilhelmsen into loss
    But operating profit rises as Norwegian shipping group benefits from new cost structure.
  • Seaways focuses on 'ones and twos' for tanker deals
    New York-listed owner says opportunities are out there, but sellers are not distressed.
  • Continental's elderly clear-out continues
    Continental Shipping Lines, the Singapore-based shipowning arm of Myanmar owner Captain U Ko Ko Htoo, has sold another two feeder-sized containerships for recycling. The 1,450-teu boxships Innwa Star and Pinya Star (both built 1995), which brokers report were sold "as is" in Singapore for $375 per ldt, or $2.55m per ship, are now bound for Alang in India. The ships are the latest to go in a clear
  • Nordic American fixes two suezmaxes to Shell
    New York-listed suezmax specialist also responds to concerns about viability of cash dividend.
  • DHT Holdings keeps eyes open for the right tanker deal
    Executives less punchy on potential purchases and will take their time to tie-up newly arrived tankers.
  • Deugro breakbulk shipping arm brings in heavy-lift trio
    Project cargo ship operator Dship Carriers to run MPPs on trades including Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
  • Law firms beef up Marshall Islands maritime practices
    Norton Rose and Cozen O'Connor add to capacity to represent clients in isolated atoll with growing ship registry.
  • RCCL chiefs rake in cash from shares sales
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) chief executive Richard Fain sold stock worth $24.4m after after the company reported strong second-quarter results and anticipated a "sensational year". He offloaded 210,706 shares on 2 August at a weighted average price of $115.83. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing notes that the shares were owned by Monument Capital Corp as nominee for vari
  • CLC falls further as it eyes tanker buy
    Newly listed Philippines owner reveals more of its acquisition plans post-IPO.
  • Seaways sees results slip below estimates
    But liquidity remains strong amid ongoing fleet renewal efforts; MR tanker sold off.
  • VLGCs starting to store gas off Singapore
    Traders said to be waiting for right time to offload fuel at better prices.
  • OSG reports smaller profit amid low rates
    Tanker owner takes a hit due to tough market but manages to produce healthy cash flows.
  • AP Moller launches potential $1bn African infrastructure fund
    Project with three pension funds is the first for new investment arm AP Moller Capital.
  • Kleven Verft finds buyer for unwanted MPSV
    Norwegian yard finally sells hull 379 after finishing it in 2015 for Malaysian owner unable to complete the deal.
  • Hong Kong grants antitrust exemption to VSAs
    But competition body turns down boxship owners' bid to allow discussion groups.
  • Toei Reefer cuts first quarter loss
    Japanese owner survives lower revenue to reduce red ink.
  • Mercator tipped to offload $300m of non-core assets
    Indian owner wants cash from mining disposals to take over Dredging Corp of India with KKR, Blackstone.
  • Wilson Sons makes less but revenue rises
    Brazilian shipping group reports smaller profit but, on a more positive note, turnover and Ebitda improve.
  • SBM Offshore profit jumps as fleet grows
    FPSO owner raises annual guidance as three new units boost performance.
  • WWL nails down $50m in post-merger savings
    Oslo-listed vehicle carrier owner says remainder of cost cuts will come though by 2019.
  • Algoma pushes up profit as bulkers boom
    Canadian owner's revenue also stronger in second quarter in better markets.
  • MISC profit declines but LNG arm holds firm
    Malaysian owner makes less in the second quarter but its operating profit rises by 43.4%.
  • Star Bulk loss deeper than forecast
    Petros Pappas-led owner spends another quarter in the red but signs two new loans.
  • Tidewater first quarter loss hits $524m
    US OSV owner hit by $313m charge after successful Chapter 11 restructuring.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • Port of Oakland sees record import volumes in July
    The Port of Oakland last month set an all-time record for import cargo, handling the equivalent of nearly 84,500 loaded 20-foot import cont...
  • TNT Express still struggling from June cyber attack
    TNT Express is still struggling to recover from the June cyber attack, despite reports that it is "nearly back on its feet." Owned by FedE...
  • Saudi Aramco awards marine complex development contract
    The consortium including Saudi Archirodon Company and Huta Hegerfeld AG Saudia Co. has been awarded a contract by Saudi Aramco for dredging...
  • Hong Kong's Competition Commission issues BEO for liner shipping VSAs
    Hong Kong's Competition Commission issued a block exemption order (BEO) on Tuesday under section 15 of the Competition Ordinance for vessel...
  • FedEx implementing holiday surcharge due to 'old habits'
    FedEx is implementing Christmas surcharges to penalize "old habits," saidtransport consultant Satish Jindel, president of SJ Consulting Gro...
  • Atlas Air Holdings posts 17% Q2 earnings growth
    Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. postedan income from continuing operations, net of taxes, of $39 million for the second quarter of 2017,...
  • Panama officially approves canal toll modifications
    The Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama on Aug. 8 officially approved a proposal to modify the Panama Canal tolls structure, followin...
  • Port Manatee sets new annual volume record in just 10 months
    Port Manatee, the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal, still has two months to go in its current fiscal year, but has alread...
  • E-commerce exec pleads guilty to price-fixing
    The Justice Department said Azim Makanojiva, president of e-commerce firm Zaappaaz, pleaded guilty to a one-count criminal violation of the...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 9, 2017
  • US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil production, imports, and inventories up week on week
    Total domestic fuel oil stockpiles rose 175,000 barrels, to 33.905 million barrels, total imports increased 214,000 b/d or 184% week on week, and US fuel oil production rose 3% to 401,000 b/d, the data showed.
  • US DATA: Crude, gasoline stocks diverge as refinery runs soar
    US crude stocks fell last week by more than analysts had expected after refinery runs set an all-time high, while gasoline stocks saw a surprise build, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • Jones Act tankers could benefit from change in market dynamics: OSG CEO
    The Jones Act tanker segment remains highly sensitive to supply and demand but any change in dynamics could provide positive outcomes for OSG, CEO Samuel Norton said during a conference call Wednesday to discuss the company's second-quarter results.
  • Panama approves new Neopanamax tolls, increasing LPG fees 30%
    Panama's Cabinet Council on Tuesday approved a Neopanamax toll restructuring that will increase fees on LPG carriers by almost 30% come October.
  • Low VLCC freight rates unlikely to boost ARA fuel oil arbitrage east: trade
    Deliveries of high sulfur fuel oil by VLCC from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region to Singapore are unlikely to benefit from record low freight rates because of persistently weak Singapore bunker demand, traders said this week.
  • NYMEX crude stays below $50/b after US gasoline build
    The oil complex was little changed Wednesday, despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude stocks, as a surprise build in gasoline inventories took attention away from an otherwise bullish set of data.
  • Par Petroleum upgradeing Hawaii refinery ahead of IMO spec change
    Par Petroleum is readying its Hawaii refinery to meet cleaner fuel specifications, adding a diesel hydrotreater to increase overall throughput and the production of high value ULSD and jet, and cutting back the percentage of fuel oil produced, CEO Joseph Israel said.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A

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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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