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June 14, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line announces Qatar cargo bookings can now resume
  • Services to Qatar are suspended by Cosco Shipping
  • Sign of a thaw, China and Singapore cooperate on 'Belt and Road'
  • US retail imports expected to reach record highs despite slow growth
  • China exports increase 8.7pc in May, up 8pc the previous month
  • Felixstowe sets a new record handling 20,568-TEU Madrid Maersk
  • Indonesia's Patimban port looks set to commence operations by 2019
  • JSW Infra leading bidder for APMT stake in Gujarat Pipavav port
  • DPW, DB Schenker, Hamburg Sud pull off Oz-China blockchain trial
  • Britain freight lobby urges May to forget full Brexit and remain
  • Chennai port gains from rail push but new threat looms ahead
  • Iran starts Doha airlift to supply beleaguered Qatar food and water
  • EU blocks Bangladeshi cargo unless first screened for explosives
  • Turkish Cargo aims to be in top five pharma carriers by 2023

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • Container shipping industry debt showing declining trend, says special report
  • Safmarine launches Online Quote Form to make booking shipments faster
  • Shreyas Shipping and Logistics & Suzue Corporation, Japan sign Joint Venture agreement
  • WISTA International & Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers sign MoU to support professional education for women in the maritime industry
  • Acceptance of late charges (section 46 of Customs Act, 1962)/amendment fees by JNCH on 24 x 7 basis
  • Alonso Group's Barcelona Multipurpose Intermodal Terminal inaugurated
  • Cochin Port Trust facilitating enquiry into collision incident
  • Ministry of Railways to close traffic on Dhanbad-Chandrapura section from June 15
  • Exemption from drawal of samples for the purpose of grant of drawback to AEO certificate holders
  • Govt emphasises that GST will roll-out on July 1

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nearly every drop of fuel transported by rail
  • Moving milk from the pampas Brazil
  • Palletways welcomes Wandt
  • APL closing ties between India and the Med
  • Port of Guadeloupe banking on next generation
  • Panalpina pushes focus of digitalization
  • Cosco's new stake in Noatum Ports
  • Aeroflot simplifies customs declarations
  • Elisa Mikkolainen named Meriaura MD
  • Box trucking service set up in Wilhelmshaven
  • Prestigious award for Duisport boss Staake
  • Emirates Skycargo lands in Luxembourg
  • TT Club posts solid result in 2016
  • US port takes over short-line railroad
  • Uncertainty over bans on Qatar

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
    Shipowners could profit big from anti- "slush fund" directive
  • Hamburg salvage consultant buys claims handler
  • Ocean Yield grows OSV exposure with two-ship USD105.4 million deal
  • Tough start for Global Ports Holdings on London bourse
  • Insurer warns there is 'no room for complacency' in shipping
  • Qatar scenarios shipping and port companies need to consider as crisis continues
  • Business as usual at K Line-Noble venture
  • COSCO Shipping Ports buys majority stake in Spanish terminal operator
  • Kim Heng snaps up three Swiber AHTS for USD9.6 million
  • Halkias' shipping venture growing in Singapore
  • SM Group vies for DSME's construction unit

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • Cosco to take controlling stake in Noatum - is a shipping line next?
  • Latin America draws China freighters with steady rise in charters
  • Shippers and forwarders get the message as iContainers tracks their cargo
  • BMW halts car production due to supply chain snag
  • Seven B747 freighters: what it takes to get Beyonce on stage

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • Kirby to acquire Stewart & Stevenson
  • New DOJ policy could affect MARPOL plea deal payments
  • Norwegian operator takes delivery of versatile barge
  • Shipping losses fall, but Allianz sees risks ahead
  • Crowley Maritime one of America's healthiest companies
  • Foss christens third Arctic Class tug
  • Wartsila 31 main engine to power advanced trawler
  • Seacat Services wins long term wind farm support contract
  • LR launches code for unmanned marine systems
  • Star Cool reefers now feature energy meter

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • Qatari LNG carriers that avoided Suez Canal were just killing time, say sources
    Crisis, what crisis? The two vessels had long lead times and could take the long route rather than pay canal...
  • Firmer tone emerging in the supramax bulker market
    China seen to be drawing nickel and coal cargoes, Banchero Costa says
  • Belgian investor Lambilliotte teams up with Ernst Russ
    Ecofin founder out to buy non-performing shipping loans
  • The sad song tanker companies sing in stock markets
    Tanker players all claim to have best operations in the world. But what's the point in trading their stocks if...
  • CMA CGM to acquire Mercosul from Maersk
    French line to launch new South American services as Maersk sells line as part of Hamburg Süd acquisition
  • Why grassroots reporting is still so important
    Say hi to the class of 2017: making maritime reporting a must-have job for future generations
  • UK election results casts further doubt over post-Brexit future
    UK industry bodies urge government not to abandon maritime interests
  • Chemical tanker stranded off the coast of Vietnam
    Chemroad Journey reported to be safe and stable with relevant authorities prepared in case of pollution
  • Seafarers' health: A suitable case for treatment
    Move more, eat well, watch the booze
  • Brace for the first $4bn casualty, warns AGCS
    Despite cost-cutting, crew negligence and inadequate vessel maintenance, the industry's safety record continues to improve, according to Allianz affiliate
  • Drewry upgrades full-year box growth forecast
    Analysts respond to latest uptick in demand with revised estimates of 4% growth for 2017
  • Suezmax and aframax earnings near nine-month low on oversupply
    Owners looking for boost from Qatar and Nigeria left disappointed
  • Qatar rift spreads confusion among VLCCs
    UEA flip-flops over Qatar ban, sending ripples of uncertainty through VLCC industry
  • IMO-EU MRV alignment facing minimum five-year delay
    Emissions verifier lobbying for IMO to allow independent verifiers for data collection
  • GSL seeks options for bond restructuring
    Clarksons Platou Securities appointed to identify opportunities for $346m of notes due in 2019
  • Cosco Shipping's M&A feast: When is the main course?
    Share trading of Cosco Shipping Holdings remains on hold despite acquisition of Noatum Ports and Shanghai International Port Group
  • DSME creditors to start financial aid programme
    Move comes despite investor's lawsuit to block the debt restructuring process
  • ClassNK unveils e-certificate service
    The e-certificate service will be available to Liberian-flagged vessels on ClassNK's register from June 15 onward.
  • Briefing: Diego Aponte puts fleet costs centre stage in MSC success story
  • MSC urges shipping to promote its green credentials
    Shipowners should do more to explain how vessel emissions are being cut, says Diego Aponte

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • US distribution and warehouse space scarcer and pricier
  • New Panama Canal locks accelerating US coastal import shift
  • CMA CGM acquisition clears path for Maersk-Hamburg Sud deal
  • LTL carrier Saia readies more Northeast terminals
  • Year after SOLAS rule, doubts over VGM accuracy linger
  • Cargolux seals deal for new China airline
  • Qatar carrier expands coverage to capitalize on crisis
  • MSC monitoring Rickmers crisis
  • Spain dockworkers, employers in strike talks
  • Kerry Logistics kicks off joint venture with Central Asia partner
  • Carriers set new services for growing Indian subcontinent trade

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • Kirby expands outside of shipping with $710m M&A deal
    Tank barge giant splashes out on Stewart & Stevenson, a manufacturer and distributor for oil, gas, shipping and other industries.
  • Shell, Qatar Petroluem in LNG bunkering deal
    Two of the world's largest gas producers seeks to move needle on LNG bunkering
  • Suezmax rates sink to lowest level of the year
    Research firm says increasing production in Nigeria and Libya means more unsold cargoes.
  • Climate change protest targets Carnival
    UPDATE: Carnival spokeswoman says cruise giant is already the environmental leader in the sector.
  • Line handler sues US over 'shattered' leg on government ro-ro
    Spring line incident leads to $1m claim on privately-crewed vehicle carrier.
  • CMA CGM buys Maersk Line's Mercosul
    French conglomerate adds boxship fleet owned by Brazilian subsidiary of its Danish rival.
  • More than 50 VLCCs storing crude oil
    Affinity Research analyst Nick Pugh notes upward trend due to low oil price.
  • Bulker ran aground in Brazil
    China's Tong Shun got stuck while loading grain at Santos.
  • Tanker rates from Qatar to rise
    UAE ban increasing demand for suezmaxes and product vessels.
  • Ocean Rig avoids delisting for now
    Economou company wins exception from Nasdaq as restructuring continues.
  • DSME to sell shares worth $702m
    Korean shipbuilder aims to boost financial strength with issue of new stock.
  • V.Ships Offshore wins FPSO deals
    UK group to manage Saipem's new conversions in Angola.
  • Seacat Services seals wind farm charter
    UK operator sending ship to support Greater Gabbard development.
  • LR to class unmanned marine systems
    New code aims to make it easier for owners to develop autonomous technology.
  • Greek bulker held in India after fatal collision
    Kerala court orders seizure of log book and VDR from Karlog vessel following incident that killed two fishermen.
  • Wuchang yard wins state MSV order
    Shipbuilder to construct multipurpose offshore ship for China Rescue & Salvage.
  • Ocean Yield invests $105.4m in BP PSV duo
    Diversified shipowner expands its portfolio as it takes control of two ships with 15-year charters attached.
  • Avin boosts MR fleet with Korean duo
    Vardinoyiannis company emerges as buyer of HMM tanker pair.
  • Shearwater scoops Wintershall contract
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner to carry out a seismic survey in the Barents Sea.
  • Singapore banks 'can cope with OSV exposure'
    Ratings agency Fitch believes DBS and others are shielded from slump by earnings buffers.
  • Soechi Lines postpones bond offering
    Expanding Indonesian tanker owner blames market unease and Hong Kong typhoon for decision.
  • Kim Heng buys Swiber anchor handlers
    Singapore-listed offshore player picks ships that failed to find buyer at two previous auctions.
  • MSC plays down Rickmers exposure
    Shipowner says two of three ships it has on charter are due to be handed back in September.
  • OCBC unmoved by Pacific Radiance state aid
    Singapore bank says company still needs new equity injection to deleverage balance sheet.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • ShipBob gains $17.5m in Series B funding
    Chicago-based e-commerce fulfillment and technology provider ShipBob received $17.5 million in Series B funding led by investment firm Bain...
  • Kerry, Globalink enter into JV under 'Belt and Road' initiative
    Kerry Logistics Network has entered into an agreement with freight forwarder Globalink Logistics DWC to enhance services between Asia and E...
  • South Africa to gain new LPG import facility
    Petredec, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor, entered into an agreement with Bidvest Tank Terminals, an independent bulk liquid st...
  • Panama breaks ties with Taiwan, formally supports China
    Panama has broken ties with Taiwan in order to establish formal commercial and diplomatic ties with China, according to multiple news sourc...
  • DSME to sell $702m in new shares
    Struggling South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) plans to sell 793 billion won (U.S. $702 millio...
  • POLB records busiest May in port history
    A total of 648,287 TEUs moved through the Port of Long Beach in May, an increase of 1.2 percent compared to the same month a year ago and t...
  • Clean transport companies call for California cap-and-trade program extension
    A group of 68 companies and business associations involved in the clean transportation industry have signed a letter expressing support for...
  • CP implements infrastructure enhancements
    Canadian Pacific Railway (CP)has undergone infrastructure enhancements to expand its protective and perishable service (PPS) product and re...
  • K + N discloses CO2 emissions on ocean freight invoices
    Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) started printing the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated by ocean freight shipments on each inv...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 13, 2017
  • Italy's Trieste bunker prices rise amid berth maintenance
    By contrast, 380 CST fuel oil at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar fell $1.50/mt day on day to $303/mt delivered.
  • US senators reach agreement to expand Russian sanctions
    During a hearing Tuesday, Corker said the new Russian sanctions "send a very strong, strong message to Russia."
  • Durban bunker fuel sinks on improved availability
    The price remains low because of improved availability in Durban, a trader said Tuesday.
  • IEnova looks to diversify operations in Mexico into liquids, clean energy
    The breakdown is $10 million in fuels infrastructure, $10 billion in natural gas and $25 billion for power projects by 2025, he said.
  • Growing Singapore bunker demand to reduce excess fuel stocks: sources
    Increased bunkering demand coupled with fewer incoming high sulfur cargoes could result in tightening Singapore fuel oil supply in the coming weeks.
  • N Asian Qatari oil buyers seek clarity on Fujairah bunkering
    Buyers are seeking other options for bunkering until more clarity from Fujairah emerges
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Denmark's Monjasa slows oil cargo trading business to focus on bunkering
    - New office in Cyprus for Greek and Mediterranean markets - UK office to be sublet
  • TRADER NOTE: Middle distillates trader William Handria joins Winson Oil

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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