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BRIEFS
October 30, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Shipping Ports' 9-mth gross profit slips while revenue increases
  • S Korea's Gwangyang port needs govt help to recover lost volume
  • Increasing number of megaships make N Europe port calls
  • Port of Antwerp's Q1-3 cargo throughput up 3.3pc to 167 million tonnes
  • Transatlantic container traffic rises in both directions up to Q3: Drewry
  • 50-years ahead, boxships will be autonomous and carry 50,000 TEU: McKinsey
  • Bangladesh inland waterways help reduce costs and ease congestion
  • Kenya to build US$339m box facility to remain E Africa's biggest port
  • Colombo port handles one of Asia's biggest boxship, the 20,568 TEU Milan Maersk
  • London airports 'completely full' by mid-2030s: UK government forecast
  • Forwarders need to embrace the digital age to maintain a role in supply chain
  • Cargojet extends contract with Canada Post to at least 2025

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2017
  • Ship operating costs seen increasing for 2017 & 2018
  • The Germane of Statutory Measures to Ship Arrests in India
  • Transworld Group reaffirms commitment to trade through service excellence at Gandhidham event
  • Indo-Bangladesh trade looking up
  • Coastal shipping boosted as JNPT & Karwar Port get Grants-in-aid under Sagarmala Coastal Berth Scheme
  • Deendayal Port Trust imposes penalties to curb unsafe practices while loading & discharging cargo
  • Nitin Gadkari digitally flags off RoRo ship carrying trucks from Chennai Port to Mongla Port in Bangladesh
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles longest container vessel at Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminals
  • Bharatmala Pariyojana to commence next year
  • NACFS, CBEC seminar discusses modalities of e-sealing for export containers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «In the right place at the right time»
  • Logistics support for world-class musicians
  • Carbon footprint lightened again
  • Expert moves to Prologis logistics park
  • Cost of vessel operations rising, says Moore Stephens
  • Symbolic handover for forwarding software provider
  • IAG Cargo to start Madrid-San Francisco service
  • New transport order for US railroad's dock service
  • Maximizing the Asia-Europe trade till 2020
  • Shipserv reshuffles management team
  • Alitalia operating more routes for Etihad Cargo
  • US shortline railroad recognized for high safety level
  • Neptune solution for Geodis customers
  • Woodland Group expands to Cork
  • Freeport appoints new CFO
  • Qatar Navigation's results under pressure
  • Skycargo diverts a Frankfurt service to Luxembourg

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • Attica buys out Grimaldi at Hellenic Seaways
  • Shipping prepares for 2020 sulphur deadline
  • COSCO, Sinotrans, Zhonggu agree to build six river box ships
  • Bernhard Schulte homes in on LNG as clean marine fuel
  • China Merchant Energy Shipping sees slump in net profit from tanker sector
  • ICBCL covets its cargo clients
  • Samudera sells two of six Indonesia-flagged vessels
  • Libya and Nigeria key to Africa crude output
  • Bomin shelves plan to open Seoul office
  • US Gulf LNG, crude exporters pump up the volume

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • Xpediator scoops up rival Benfleet Forwarding for £6.5m: first takeover since IPO
  • Asia Pacific the star performer as IAG Cargo reports strong third quarter
  • Relief for carriers as decline in east-west container rates finally bottoms out
  • Analysis: after a stellar Q3, is DSV building a new M&A warchest?
  • North American railroads enjoy strong third quarter, despite Hurricane Harvey
  • Ports and shipping: the need for solutions that cross lines

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • IMO makes progress on drawing GHG reduction road map
  • Exempting Puerto Rico from Jones Act remote
  • Naviera Armas to acquire Trasmediterranea
  • China looks to Iceland to help speed smart ship development
  • Inmarsat responds to report of cyber vulnerability
  • Propeller Club convention eyes the future

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • Daily Briefing
    $30m giveaway is a smart tactic, Britannia P&I insists
  • MPC Container Ships buys two vessels as part of fleet expansion strategy
    Company to take delivery of the vessels next month
  • Two birds, one stone
    What is behind Cosco Shipping's private placement?
  • Attica Group inks deal to acquire Grimaldi stake in Hellenic Seaways
    Agreement is latest move in Greek ferry consolidation and also provides for sale of two ships to Italian group
  • Shippers and shoppers in the sights of ports giant DP World
    Dubai-headquartered DP World shows that markets can be created that will generate cargo volumes by demonstrating to shippers and forwarders...
  • Maran Tankers strengthens team with new commercial director
    Ex-Onassis chartering man brought in for top private VLCC and suezmax fleet
  • Is the EU Ship Recycling Regulation a lame duck?
    Twenty-two non-European shipyards are fighting for the EU's good graces, none of which are expected to make the list before...
  • South Korean bourse to resume DSME share trading
    Trading of DSME shares will be resumed on October 30
  • Capesize earnings lose steam after tropical storm hits Chinese ports
    Environmentally-friendly policies from Chinese congress not good for the market, says Stifel
  • Last Word: Lloyd's List APAC Awards
    Lessons in fake news, psychedelic lights, birthdays and an enthralling live band keep things interesting at the Lloyd's List Asia Pacific...
  • OOCL's third quarter volumes and revenues up
    Better conditions on Asia-Europe and transpacific trades boost earnings
  • Transpacific GRIs gain traction
    Relief at last for Asia-North American carriers, but fourth-quarter supply overhang prompts fears rate rise will be short-lived
  • Vale revenues leap but Chinese environmental policies confuse outlook
    Miner expects 2017 iron ore output to be at the lower end of its production guidance
  • Samudera Shipping offloads boxship and tanker amid Indonesia vessel restrictions
    Group plans to exit Indonesia domestic trade after vessel disposals
  • GasLog Partners raises dividend for fourth consecutive quarter, with more increases likely
    Steady dropdown acquisitions and favourable market outlook for vessels coming off-hire in 2018
  • GoodBulk to acquire up to 13 capesize bulkers
    Seller CarVal Investors set to become largest shareholder after initial seven-ship transaction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates stage late-peak rally
  • CSX cuts domestic intermodal services amid peak season
  • Analysis: Deadlocked talks complicate post-Brexit logistics
  • Under pressure, US transport rates keep rising
  • JNPT infrastructure to aid Indian coastal shipping drive
  • OOCL rides Asia-Europe volume wave
  • Asia-Europe spot rate up after 13-week slide

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • Armas buys Trasmediterranea in $468m deal
    Spanish owner snaps up ro-pax and ro-ro rival from Acciona.
  • North Sea OSV layups gathering pace again
    Viking anchor-handler exits market, with potentially more to follow.
  • Capital Product Partners back on growth trail
    Jerry Kalogiratos says refinancing will allow MLP to look at dropdown opportunities.
  • Clarksons Platou backs GulfMark recovery
    Investment bank says restructured owner has potential to more than double equity value.
  • Schulte sees quicker switch to LNG fuel
    Director Angus Campbell sees carbon dioxide rules driving a greater dash to gas.
  • Fugro scoops Canadian survey job
    Dutch owner teams with AGI for work off east coast.
  • Pair of capesize bulkers head to demolition
    Demolition sales for two capesize bulkers were under discussion this week amid a lively secondhand market in which the scrapping of large units has become something of a rarity. Brokers report that Sinokor Merchant Marine of South Korea is selling its 161,000-dwt bulker Silver Express (built 1995) for demolition. One says the vessel, which was purchased as Aquabella in November 2012 from Pete
  • OOIL top line on the rise as Asia-Europe trade improves
    Hong Kong-listed container line reports improvement in revenue for third quarter.
  • Triyards hit by more claims
    Suppliers pursue cash as Singapore yard keeps talking to banks.
  • Downgrade for Dorian as DNB drops VLGC forecasts
    Nicolay Dyvik and colleagues revise VLGC rate expectations amid lower US exports.
  • Ezra seeks more time for restructuring
    Singapore offshore owner wants 120-day extension to US process.
  • MPCC buys Lomar, FSL boxships
    Expanding Oslo-listed owner brings fleet to 25 vessels with latest deals.
  • Polarcus reduces loss as it targets further cost cuts
    Polarcus has reported a lower loss for the third quarter thanks to what it called robust activity over the summer months. And cost saving efforts will continue with vessel operations jobs centralised at its head-quarters. Duncan Eley-led Polarcus booked a loss of $9.1m in the three months to the end of September, down from the $17.4m red figure at the same stage a year ago. The shipowner says t
  • Mogster builds Dof stake as Mohn sells out
    Offshore owner's chairman lifts holding to 58% in share transfer.
  • Pangaea Logistics steps up to plate with supramax buy
    Nasdaq-quoted company has bought its fourth bulker this year as disciplined growth continues.
  • Bonheur completes $61m bond sale as loss grows
    UPDATE: Fred Olsen holding company closes Oslo fundraiser after weaker third quarter.
  • Fujian Yonghang inks bulker order
    Chinese owner picks Fujian Southeast for new handysize.
  • OCBC flags continued stress in oil and gas
    Singapore lender said non-performing assets rose 15% mainly led by accounts in offshore sector.
  • ASEAN crude imports to double by 2040
    Region's energy demand to grow by two-thirds over next 20 years, says International Energy Agency (IEA).
  • GoodBulk to buy up to 13 CarVal capesizes
    John Michael Radziwill dry vehicle to pay for ships using stock and take on existing borrowings.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • WTO stands behind U.S. 'dolphin-safe' labeling
    The World Trade Organization said the U.S. government's "dolphin-safe" labeling requirements for tuna complies with the trade body's rules....
  • PANYNJ adopts new board ethics code
    In the wake of the replacements of its executive director and board chair, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has adopt...
  • Union Pacific ups Q3 earnings despite Harvey disruption
    Union Pacific recorded a net income of $1.2 billion for the third quarter of 2017, a 6 percent increase from the third quarter of 2016, des...
  • Milaha profits down 52% year-to-date
    Qatar Navigation (Milaha) posted a year-to-date net profit of QR 363 million (U.S. $96 million), a 52 percent reduction from the QR 759 mil...
  • Delphi Automotive to acquire nuTonomy for $450m
    Delphi Automotive has inked an agreement to acquire startup software provider nuTonomy, Inc. for $400 million and earn-outs totaling approx...
  • GLP moves forward with privatization plans
    Singapore-based warehouse operator Global Logistic Properties, Ltd. (GLP) has dispatched to shareholders the scheme document in relation to...
  • CN to hire 600 crew members in Western Canada
    Canadian National (CN) Railway is looking to hire 600 conductors and crew members, particularly in Western Canada, due to higher-than-expec...
  • Spot container rates rise on Shanghai to Europe, U.S. trades
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose 8 percent since last Friday's reading of 747.38 to a reading of ...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports thrives in Q3 2017
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. recorded profits attributable to equity holders of the company of $67.2 million for the third quarter of 2017, su...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2017
  • Panama Canal launches emissions calculator to reduce CO2, show shipping costs
    The Panama Canal Authority is now providing shippers transiting the canal a tool to assess their carbon emissions and calculate their cost savings for taking that route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans against the Suez Canal or around Africa.
  • ANALYSIS: Japan implements new refining regulation; impact on crude uncertain
    Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Friday implemented new regulations under which refiners have to raise their residue cracking volumes.
  • Total, Eni upbeat over impact of IMO sulfur cap on refining margins
    European oil majors Total and Eni are confident they are well placed to benefit from a switch to tougher sulfur limits for marine fuels that will be imposed from 2020 onwards.
  • Japan bunker fuel market faces more disruption as second storm approaches
    Japan's bunker fuel market has once again been hit by delays, cancellations and barge congestion issues as it grapples with the approach of yet another storm this weekend.
  • East Med bunker prices near 28-month high on tight HSFO
    Bunker fuel at Malta and Istanbul reached its highest price in over two years.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Shipping's focus on carbon emissions to hasten pace of LNG bunkering
    "We need to help the members to kick-start the industry," Walter P. Purio, CEO, LNG Marine Fuel Institute, said.
  • FEATURE: Pricing diversity helps keep Russia the top crude supplier to China
    China's demand for Russian crude unfazed by Brent-Dubai volatility - Narrow Brent-Dubai spread boosts demand for Urals - Wide Brent-Dubai EFS spurs demand for ESPO
  • FUTURES: ICE Brent holds onto overnight gains, hovers around $60/b
  • INTERVIEW: Germany's BSM bullish about LNG bunkering ahead of IMO's 2020 rule
    "We are advocating LNG fueling for newbuilds," Campbell says.
  • FEATURE: Reformate arb from ARA to China slows, but high exports anticipated
    An aromatics market source said that November 10 could be the deadline among blenders to get molecules on the water and out to China.
  • Oil market balance contingent on OPEC/non-OPEC cut extension-- PAJ chief
    - Kimura sees slight market oversupply in 2018 - Trump threats on Iran not a factor in Japan's import decisions - Iran is Japan's 6th largest crude supplier
  • Saudi Aramco buys Gunvor's stake in major Rotterdam terminal
    Acquisition set to complement Saudi Aramco's export activities in Europe.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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