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December 14, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk wants clients to pay more in 2018
  • APL expands Trans-Atlantic coverage joining Europe-North America loop
  • PORTS of Los Angeles and Long Beach set cargo movement records for 2017
  • Ports need to share data to strengthen supply chain efficiencies
  • Canadian ambassador to China damns Trump with faint praise in HK
  • Chassis storage outside of NY-NJ port is a cause for concern among truckers
  • Asia-West Africa box trade recovers, up 7pc in third quarter as GDP rises 3pc
  • DNV GL approves GTT/Technolog LNG fuel tanks for VLC retrofits
  • Old Dominion Freight Line posts 13.6pc rise in November LTL volume
  • 'K' Line takes Australian north south trade lane award at Sydney gala
  • 50pc boost in passenger flights in new UK-China accord
  • China's Wuhan Tianhe airport starts air cargo services to Chicago, Luxembourg
  • Panalpina has 'exceptional' year on back of high air freight rates, tight capacity /UL>

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • APL introduces mobile application for container tracking
  • Global containership fleet at new high
  • Indian Register of Shipping receives authorisation as Recognised Organisation from Malta
  • MOL to take part in demonstration test of blockchain technology in cross-border trade operations
  • JNPT organises technology innovations, systems & IT training programme
  • Rotterdam sets conservative port dues
  • NHAI making all out efforts to speed up award & construction of highways
  • Taxpayers who have erroneously claimed transitional credit advised to revise Form TRAN-1 of input tax credit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Promoting railfreight transport on Brenner route
  • Kuehne + Nagel forces Asia
  • Diana goes for time charter with Wan Hai Lines
  • Big Move augments supervisory board
  • Grupo Busto acquired by Transpais
  • Qatar Airways to open up new destination in Russia
  • Duisport acquires Bohnen Logistik
  • Three New-Orleans based entities work for Trinidad
  • ITS America welcomes six new directors
  • ATR ends demonstration tour in West Africa
  • Sweden installing ERTMS on entire rail network
  • Milestone in hinterland traffic at port of Felixstowe
  • Yusen expands cross-border operations
  • Chairman change at Baltic Exchange
  • Technology to boost operational efficiency
  • Out now! Schedule for new Turkish 777 freighter

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Nordic American Tankers continues recapitalisation with share issue
  • Fairplay's editorial excellence in the spotlight at industry journalism awards
  • China COSCO Shipping Group president resigns
  • Ballast-free tanker: The shape of ships to come?
  • SITC quiet on ship purchase plans
  • MODEC revealed as buyer of Euronav VLCC
  • Goldenport box ship scrapped at new high in India
  • Safety culture blamed in El Faro loss

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Gloomy outlook for transpacific rates as Maersk becomes latest to quit TSA
  • Forwarders claim carriers are controlling capacity to force up air freight rates
  • Intelligent trade and technologies: preparing for the trade facilitation of the future
  • NTSB determines probable cause of El Faro tragedy
  • Brexit will invalidate UK airline operating licences in Europe, says EC

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Conrad Shipyard gains ISO 9001:2015 certification
  • DOE announces $18.5 million in offshore wind R&D funding
  • Cenac awards ABS a Subchapter M TPO contract
  • Wicker: 355 Navy goal signed into law
  • Roxtec pipe sealing solution now type approved for aluminum
  • VIDEO: First MTU marine gas engines complete factory tests
  • Austal inks MOU for 80 m trimaran for Japan-Korea ferry route
  • NTSB: Captain's failure to avoid hurricane a key cause of El Faro sinking

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Can Yang Ming afford to make ship orders?
    Taiwanese carrier has said it is in the initial stages of discussing a replacement plan for chartered and older tonnage
  • Lloyd's List recognised for award-winning journalism
    Industry judges praise editorial excellence as two journalists win gongs at the annual Seahorse shipping media awards
  • Daily Briefing
    Continuing our look at the most influential people in shipping in 2017, we focus on how Chinese institutions are taking...
  • BDI: Does it matter to shipping, or the world?
    The new Baltic Dry Index, planned for launch in January as a trading tool, risks losing its status as an...
  • Teichert to exit Lloyd Fonds over 'differences of opinion'
    Company cites 'operating and strategic matters' as reason for move and names Klaus Pinter to take over duties
  • Shipowners overspending on navigational products
    Research from GNS shows 70% of electronic navigation charts go unused
  • The chief engineer's dilemma
    Those on board a ship may not be best placed to know whether a ballast water treatment system or a...
  • Top 10 maritime lawyers 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best legal...
  • US crude exports more crucial to tanker demand than oil products
    Demand on crude oil tanker trade surges 151% in the year to end-October
  • MOL joins IBM for blockchain cross-border trade operations test
    Test will verify the effectiveness of blockchain technology in improving security and speeding up the settlement of cross-border trade transactions
  • HHI offloads 50% stake in solar battery joint venture
    HHI sold a total of 2.2m shares worth $13m in Hyundai Avancis to Germany's Avancis
  • US state aims to ramp up maritime innovation and workforce training
    Washington Maritime Blue 2050 initiative to explore low and zero pollution shipping options and train new workers for science and...
  • NAT enters recapitalisation phase with $100m equity offering
    Era of lofty dividends is over as company seeks new debt structure
  • El Faro inquiry concludes loss was due to captain and owner
    Vessel's life rafts and uncovered lifeboats ill-suited to handle hurricane conditions
  • Skangas to source gas from UK-based Grain LNG
    Norwegian group said the deal will improve supply to small-scale markets
  • Nordic American Tankers aims to raise $100m from share sale
    Net proceeds to go toward repayment of loan facility, fund fleet expansion and for general corporate purposes
  • Shipping faces mounting political pressure to decarbonise
    New declaration calls on maritime industry to contribute to Paris Agreement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Global air freight: focused on tech efficiency, not whiz
  • US ports poised to join LA-GE information portal
  • Truck renters get an ELD break, for 90 days
  • European unease over Chinese investments grows
  • Uncertain trans-Pacific market to keep rates under pressure
  • Amid competition, Chennai port productivity declines

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Maersk exits Pacific basin trade group
    World's largest containership company says move prompted by its own consolidation drive in sector.
  • Moody's sees shipping as stable, few aside
    Credit researcher posits stable outlook for most sectors, but warns of potential rating changes for some.
  • Panamaxes in Atlantic driving rates higher
    Atlantic basin rates move higher as split cargo economics improve and coal moves to Europe and India.
  • Kim Heng sees changes to its board of directors
    Two board members resign while two new members join the Singapore-based company's leadership panel.
  • DOF Subsea bonds rise after debt deal vote
    Oslo-listed bonds for offshore services provider recover after bondholders support maturity delays.
  • Dragnis scraps post-pamamax as focus flips to feeder sector
    Greek owner explains why he is sending a 1996-built vessel for demolition.
  • TUI cruises to higher profit
    German owner enjoyed better passenger rates over last 12 months.
  • Nordic American Tankers upsizes equity issue to $110m
    Suezmax tanker specialist prices stock offering with enlarged purse.
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping swooping for modern ultramax
    Brokers believe US-listed owner has bought its 12th ship under a fleet renewal and expansion plan.
  • Danko Koncar eyes investment in Uljanik
    Croatian tycoon wants to broaden his shipyard interests through restructuring.
  • Taiwan Navigation turns around loss
    Bulker owner boosted by higher revenue and lower costs.
  • Seacor venture offloads eco-tanker for $135m
    Sea-Vista operation sells Jones Act vessel and charters it back.
  • Scorpio Bulkers reloads shelf with $500m filing
    New York-listed owner lays groundwork for future equity issues.
  • Containerships breaks even in third quarter
    Finnish owner boosted by better utilisation and efficiency measures.
  • Jyske Bank places buy rating on Norden
    Upturn in dry cargo and the exit of a major investor contribute to improved rating.
  • Captain blamed for El Faro sinking
    Master of ro-ro failed to avoid sailing into hurricane, NTSB finds.
  • LGR di Navigazione sells last two tankers
    Naples-based owner believed to have completed an exit from shipowning.
  • Yang Ming goes express from China to Vietnam
    Taiwanese owner teams with TS Lines and MCC Transport for new service.
  • Bibby Offshore reveals Maersk contract
    UK owner has completed multi-million contract for Danish giant.
  • Shipowners cautious over One Planet CO2 declaration
    Paris gathering increases pressure on the IMO to reduce shipping emissions.
  • Thorstein takes seat at Seadrill top table
    A key figure in the Fredriksen system has joined the board of Seadrill. Harald Thorstein has today been appointed as a director of the offshore driller, which is in the midst of a Chapter 11 restructuring. Thorstein, a former DNB Nor Markets man, is already on the board of Seadrill Partners. He is also a director of Ship Finance International and Solstad Farstad.
  • Teichert leaving Lloyd Fonds in dispute on strategy
    Long-serving CEO of German asset manager in talks over "premature" exit after difference of opinion on its future direction.
  • Maersk halts Hamburg Sud passenger trips
    German line falls in with group policy after takeover.
  • Brazilian authorities drop Vard tax claim
    Shipbuilder in the clear over bill relating to 2010 financial year.
  • KKR pumps more cash into asset manager Joulon
    Private equity giant backs takeover of UK shiprepairer Harris Pye.
  • SolstadFarstad inks two term charters
    Norwegian owner fixes PSV to Aker BP and keeps AHTS with Petrobras.
  • Trafigura triumphs in "off-spec" tanker cargo case
    UK high court rules trader supplied correct grade of oil to vessel off Benin.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Port of Houston boosts container, steel volumes in November
    Port of Houston saw a nine percent increase in cargo volumes in November. Port Houston terminals handled nearly 35 million tons of cargo th...
  • Port of Felixstowe sets U.K. intermodal rail record
    Port of Felixstowe handled its one millionth TEU by rail. Port of Felixstowe handled its 1 millionth TEU by rail on Wednesday, becoming the...
  • LA City Council mulls banning trucking companies using non-employee port drivers
    The Los Angeles City Council on Dec. 12 approved a resolution that asks city staff to look at the possibility of banning from the Port of L...
  • NTSB releases final report on El Faro sinking
    The final report regarding the sinking of theTOTE Maritime vessel, the El Faro , on Oct. 1, 2015 was released by the National Transportatio...
  • Froman: WTO is a baseline, not end-all
    Former U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman said Wednesday that the United States shouldn't view the World Trade Organization (W...
  • APL releases mobile container tracking app
    The liner carrier APL said Wednesday it has launched a new mobile container tracking tool. Called APL Box Track, the mobile application is...
  • Port of LA sets monthly box volume record in November
    Through the first 11 months of 2017, container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles were up 6.3 percent compared to last year's record-breaki...
  • Port of Long Beach November cargo volumes rise 14.7%
    A total of 612,659 (TEUs) moved through Port of Long Beach container terminals in November, an increase of 14.7 percent over the same month...
  • FMC's Doyle to take helm at Dredging Contractors of America
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle, Sr. has been selected by the Dredging Contractors of America's (DCA) board of director...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Record US production, gasoline build pull oil futures lower
    Oil futures were lower Wednesday after Energy Information Administration data showed a build in gasoline stocks and record-high US crude production, a pair of bearish factors trumping declines in crude inventories.
  • US House panel passes bill repealing oil, gas transparency law
    The House Committee on Financial Services passed a bill Wednesday that would permanently repeal a federal rule requiring US-traded oil and natural gas companies to disclose payments to foreign governments.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks recover from five-year low
    Total fuel oil inventories rose 389,000 barrels to 31.515 million barrels for the week that ended December 8.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • PT2SB inks $1.25 bil financing deal to advance terminal in Pengerang, Malaysia
    The terminal will predominantly serve the Petronas Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development project, or RAPID.
  • Abu Dhabi's ADNOC formally consults market on official selling prices
    The deadline for feedback was set for Tuesday, December 12.
  • World Bank to stop financing oil and gas after 2019
    - Lender commits to greater climate protection - Exemption included for gas in poorer countries - World Bank to report emissions from investment projects

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SHIPPING
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
PORTS
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
PUBLICATIONS
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
SHIPPING
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
OFFSHORE
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
ACCIDENTS
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
PORTS
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%.
INSTITUTIONS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
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.
PORTS
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
SHIPPING
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
INDUSTRY
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
INFRASTRUCTURE
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
PORTS
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
PORTS
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
MARITIME SERVICES
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
TRADE
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
ACCIDENTS
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
ACCIDENTS
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
TRADE
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
SHIPPING
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
PORTS
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
SHIPPING
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
SHIPPING
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
COMPANIES
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
SHIPPING
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
CRUISES
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
COMPANIES
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
PORTS
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
SHIPPING
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
SHIPPING
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
SHIPPING
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
SHIPPING
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
PORTS
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
PORTS
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
PORTS
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
SHIPYARDS
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
TRADE
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
PORTS
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
SHIPPING
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
COMPANIES
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
SHIPPING
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
COMPANIES
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPYARDS
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
COMPANIES
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
PORTS
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
NEWS
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
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
PORTS
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
CRUISES
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
PORTS
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%
NEWS
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PORTS
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
MEETINGS
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
DEFENCE
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.
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
LOGISTICS
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
EDUCATION
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
COMPANIES
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
INDUSTRY
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
PORTS
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
SHIPPING
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
LOGISTICS
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
PORTS
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
PORTS
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
SHIPPING
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
COMPANIES
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
PORTS
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
PORTS
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
PORTS
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
ACCIDENTS
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
PORTS
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
PORTS
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
PORTS
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
PORTS
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
SHIPPING
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
PORTS
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
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
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
MEETINGS
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
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
PORTS
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
SHIPPING
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
CUSTOMS
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
FINANCING
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
PORTS
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
PORTS
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
PUBLICATIONS
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
PORTS
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
PORTS
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
SHIPYARDS
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
SHIPPING
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
PORTS
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
COMPANIES
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
PORTS
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
NEWS
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
TRADE
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
SHIPYARDS
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
PORTS
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
CRUISES
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
LOGISTICS
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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