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February 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai starts 2017 with a 12pc surge in January container volume
  • Maersk predicts global container shipping market will grow by 2-4pc in 2017
  • Port Everglades box throughput hits record high in December
  • Global containership fleet forecast to expand by 1.44 million TEU
  • 150,000 TEU of Hanjin-owned ships still up for sale: Drewry
  • Westports' handles 9.95m TEU in 2016 with profits up 26pc to US$143.4m
  • HAFFA chairman urges members to work together in 2017
  • High air cargo rates after Hanjin collapse will be short-lived: consultant
  • Korean Air posts 2016 net loss of US$485.9 million
  • FedEx Express launches new Malpensa hub in southern Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM & Alibaba sign MoU for digital cooperation
  • HMM increases Asia-US West Coast volume by 55.3 pc
  • World's first purpose-built LNG bunkering vessel delivered to ENGIE, Fluxys, Mitsubishi Corporation & NYK
  • Certain clarifications about DPD facility
  • DP World Chairman & Elon Musk discuss Tesla technology for DP World
  • Gateway Distriparks commences CFS operations near Krishnapatnam Port
  • Greenways Group conferred Emerging Fleet Owner award at Mahindra Transport Excellence Awards 2016
  • India & Croatia ink deal on economic cooperation
  • North-East region potential gateway to India-Bangladesh trade, says Bangladeshi Minister
  • Fieo's workshop on starting export business on Friday
  • Ravi M. Parmar to grace Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable on Feb. 18 in Gandhidham
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • How to reduce CO2 emissions
  • Increasing demand for spot cargo services
  • Official OK for K Line's emission reduction targets
  • Herbermann steps into Neumann's shoes
  • Air Peace goes international, Arik Air to be diverted
  • Managing warehouse in Croatia Forwarding & Logistics
  • Oslo port director leaves bridge
  • Locomotive maintenance shop opens in Chicago
  • Launching Miami-Milan LCL service
  • Air Canada offering new routes
  • Multi-million investment in digital future
  • Acquisition in Russia
  • Atlas Air for Asiana Cargo
  • Hamburg bucks the trend
  • 22 new Fiata members and 21 Yiffy nominations

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • Solid Q4 box volume unable to grow demand for container ships
  • Hyundai HI: Business split-up key to survival
  • Full relaxation of mainland cabotage rules not an imminent threat for Hong Kong
  • Seoul reaffirms commitment to ease fallout from Hanjin Shipping's demise
  • HMM making "positive progress" in negotiations with shippers
  • Private equity pursues more targeted shipping approach
  • Shipping restructuring remains centre stage in New York

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • Bullish HMM announces new transpacific services and strives to 'rebuild trust'
  • Now CMA CGM signs with Alibaba for online booking of container space
  • Co-operation across the EU using 'intelligent transport' can cut CO2, says IRU
  • More logistics operators opt for better supply chain visibility via technology
  • Port of Hamburg stops the rot
  • Boxed in: logistics companies fear the return of hard borders
  • Mind the gap: Netherlands vs Belgium in the container port business

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • USSMMA to resume Sea Year commercial training
  • Ships earn "quiet" rewards at Port of Vancouver
  • Wärtsilä and PGS Geophysical ink service agreement
  • EU Parliament votes to snag ships in emissions trading net
  • Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering vessel delivered
  • Ferry giant bets on LNG fueled ships, smart terminals

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • Hamburg reports modest box growth for 2016
    Shift in Baltic traffic drags down annual throughput result
  • Panamax bulkers still soft in Atlantic but hold better in Pacific
    Coal shipping rate for Australia-China trade nears two-month high after Lunar New Year
  • IRISL faces uphill battle to re-enter European market
    Big European banks still wary of facilitating Iranian trade, but business is slowly picking up
  • European emissions trading system edges one step closer
    Update: Industry groupings ICS and ECSA slam regionalisation amid calls for IMO member states to reject 'unhelpful' proposals
  • Knot Offshore's net income creeps up
    Master limited partnership acquires second suezmax shuttle tanker and looks for more
  • Suezmax and aframax earnings recover but Opec worries remain
    Opec oil cuts will catch up with tanker markets despite decent chartering activity, Morgan Stanley says
  • Poor visibility clouds air and ocean freight outlook, says forwarding chief
    Sophisticated global supply chains will not be changed by Trump trade agenda
  • First dedicated LNG bunkering vessel launched
    Busan-built 3,000 dwt Engie Zeebrugge will supply LNG fuel to ships in northern Europe
  • Yang Ming to enhance Philippines services
    Carrier to deploy larger vessel in Taiwan-Philippines trade
  • Opec's pleasure could become tankers' pain
    Cartel hails success of oil cuts, but tanker owners ponder their fate
  • Awilco LNG shrinks its losses
    Vessel owner bullish on prospects as new production ramps up
  • Samsung Heavy Industries makes $351m corporate bond repayment
    Cash payment marks first of the three major Korean shipbuilders to make a repayment on corporate bonds maturing this year
  • MSC to take stake in Gruppo Messina
    Italian bank joins talks between executives from both companies
  • Belships trims full-year losses for 2016
    Dry bulk owner and operator expects the seaborne market to grow up to 2.5% this year
  • CMA CGM to join Alibaba online booking platform
    Deal comes shortly after a similar agreement between Maersk Line and the Chinese e-commerce giant
  • Carey Island port plan 'no threat to Westports for five years'
    Government subsidies and concessions will be needed to finance $45bn infrastructure for Carey project, analyst says
  • Rolls-Royce to cut 800 marine jobs globally
    Division to continue cost-cutting amid market slump
  • ASL Marine deregisters Hong Kong joint venture firm
    End of 'dormant' unit will not have a financial impact on results
  • Vard wins newbuilding deal from Aker BioMarine
    Vessel scheduled for delivery over the fourth quarter of 2018

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • Stronger freight demand lifting US inventories
  • Mexican port growth outpaces US, Canada
  • One-third of US e-commerce shippers suffer delays and fines
  • Container yard to accommodate Krishnapatnam growth
  • Parent of FEC Railway, TRAC Intermodal sold
  • HHLA grows, awaits Elbe dredging
  • Weak infrastructure threatens Russian container growth
  • Canceled fee gives hope to JNPT productivity measure

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • FMR takes holdings in two Teekay firms
    Investment fund founded by billionaire Edward C Johnson II reveals large stakes in Teekay Corp and Teekay Offshore.
  • USMMA restarts sea year for midshipmen
    At-sea training resumes after allegations of harassment against female cadets.
  • Jerry Swank sells Capital Product stake
    Investor has disposed of his one-time leading external position in Nasdaq-listed shipowner.
  • Canadian seafarers settle cabotage case
    Government promises more oversight of non-Canadian seafarers as part of settlement.
  • Navios Partners seeks new $400m facility
    Angeliki Frangou-fronted MLP begins syndication for loan in latest round of balance sheet work.
  • Petronet buys into LNGC consortium
    Indian importer takes 26% stake in SCI-J3 group that owns newly delivered Prachi.
  • MEPs ensnare shipping in emissions scheme
    German Shipowners' Association and International Chamber of Shipping strongly opposed to the plans.
  • Sevnor snaps up Olympic anchor-handler
    Expanding Cyprus-based group on the hunt for more vessels as it seeks term work for Poseidon.
  • Rolls-Royce to cut 200 marine jobs in Norway
    Action part of a wider cost-cutting programme at the division but company stresses its commitment to Norwegian businesses.
  • ESL Shipping profit dips in fourth quarter
    But Finnish bulker owner believes supramaxes will be more productive this year.
  • Norman steps down at RightShip
    Chief executive calls it a day after 16 years at the helm of Australian vetting giant
  • ABN AMRO provisions fall in fourth quarter
    Dutch lender says shipping markets remain challenging but it knows how to manage impairments.
  • HMM boosts Asia-US volumes by 55%
    Korean owner sees west coast trade grow in January as market share increases.
  • Scorpio Tankers secures third stock upgrade
    Clarksons Platou Securities analysts the latest to boost rating on products tanker owner after liquidity efforts.
  • World's first LNG bunker vessel delivered
    Ship will run on LNG for maiden voyage to new home port of Zeebrugge, Belgium
  • ASL Marine says no recovery in sight
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner reports smaller net profit in the second quarter.
  • Marine drags down Rolls-Royce
    UK group posts 49% plunge in underlying profit for 2016.
  • KNOT signs Tordis Knutsen dropdown
    New York-listed MLP reveals $147m purchase from parent amid rosy 2017 profit forecast.
  • Bharati chops loss but still in tough position
    Indian shipyard is facing 18 winding-up petitions from various creditors.
  • Daewoo-Mangalia loss hits $800m since 2012
    Romanian minister reveals deficit of DSME-owned yard over the last five years.
  • Jung mulls options for $386m bond bill
    DSME CEO in talks over new orders as final debt payment falls due in April.
  • Awilco LNG slashes fourth quarter loss
    Higher rates and lack of vessel impairments help Norwegian owner in final three months.
  • London Club loses long-term member Cosco
    Chinese shipping giant draws a line under 60 year relationship at P&I renewal.
  • Walmart denies ditching South Korean container lines
    World's largest retailer refutes report it does not trust Korean government after Hanjin Shipping collapse.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • American pilots issue vote of 'no confidence' in CEO
    Source: marchello74/Shutterstock The Allied Pilots Association (APA) says it has lost confidence in American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and hi...
  • Rand Logistics posts quarterly results
    Source: Jon Nicholls Photography/Shutterstock Rand Logistics posted an EBITDA of $11.39 million for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2016. Bulk ...
  • Port of Baltimore ups volumes in 2016
    Source: Felix Mizioznikov/Shutterstock In December 2016, the port experienced a 23 percent year-over-year increase in containers. The Port ...
  • uShip raises $25m from investors
    Austin, Texas-based uShip, an online shipping marketplace and freight automation software provider, said it has raised $25 million through ...
  • Executive Moves: RightShip and CLX Logistics
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock RightShip chief executive officer resigns, while CLX Logistics hires supply chain consultant. Capt. Warwi...
  • CSX calls shareholder meeting to discuss Harrison 'requests'
    Source: bakdc/Shutterstock CSX is asking for shareholder input on negotiations with hedge fund Mantle Ridge to install outgoing Canadian Pac...
  • Port of Los Angeles experiences second busiest month ever
    Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Imports in January 2017 stood at 415,423 TEUs, while exports reached 162,320 TEUs and empties totaled 248,...
  • SIUC strikes deal with Canadian government
    The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIUC) said Wednesday it accepted a last-minute settlement offer put forward by the Government...
  • Reports: MSC may acquire stake in Messina
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) may acquire a stake in Ignazio Messina & Co., a Genoa, Italy-based operator of container/roll-on, ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
  • German shipowners criticize shipping inclusion in EU emissions trading scheme
    "Climate protection, as well as shipping, need global solutions, not a patchwork of regional approaches."
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • TRADER NOTE: Dan-Bunkering hires two traders for Monaco office
    Both members of staff were previously working in the shipping industry.
  • World's first purpose-built LNG bunkering vessel delivered
    LNG-fueled ships are largely dependent on fixed bunker locations in order to receive the fuel, with a limited bunkering capacity currently available from LNG trailers.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude slips on stronger dollar, US stock build

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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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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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