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December 4, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Trade truce: China to open markets, US delays tariffs for 90 days
  • Cosco to sell Long Beach terminal to dispel US security fears
  • PIL chairman sees silver lining in trade war as factories relocate
  • Matson takes delivery of 3,600 TEUer - biggest US-built box ship
  • CH Robinson now focuses on China's imports led by pharma
  • Oakland port moves closer to zero emissions with 2nd electric rig
  • Colombo's near-monopoly continues despite proposed tariff hike
  • US crops left to rot as storage costs soar in Sino-American trade war
  • US pork sales soar as swine flu decimates Chinese domestic piggeries
  • US, Canada, Mexico sign deal on agriculture in new trade pact
  • FAA study: cockpit automation accounts for 60pc aviation accidents
  • DHL-Global Forwarding turns bearish, drops new freigher plan
  • Tehran-Beirut cargo flight sparks fears of Iran arming Hezbollah

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • APL adds port to Pacific Northwest Pendulum service
  • PIL upgrades Asia to East Coast South America services
  • Prinses Amaliaviaduct overpassimproves access to Rotterdam port's Maasvlakte 2
  • Role of expert witness should not be taken lightly, report cautions
  • S. Ramakrishna elected Chairman of FFFAI
  • SCFI Asia to Northern Europe spot rate up
  • SCI resuming service from Chennai to Port Blair
  • Hyundai cars moved to Chennai Port by rail
  • APM Terminals Pipavav & ICD Kanpur now connected by rail
  • Drive-through container scanner installed by JN Customs
  • India registers double-digit containerised trade growth in Q3 2018: Report
  • Easing of US-China trade tensions welcomed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Montenegro to modernise quarter of road network
  • Goodman brings up the bulldozers for BMW
  • GAC collects Southeast Asian award
  • Hub for shipping African timber by rail
  • New vessels in the making for Stena Line
  • 60 years since maiden flight of first German passenger jet
  • "Pacific Vision" running on smarter technologies
  • Swissport shrinks regional structure to three units
  • Woodland Group adds new office
  • Placing order for rail security and mechanical system
  • WFS to handle Lufthansa Cargo in Amsterdam
  • Mexican cargo element leaves Latam Airlines Group
  • Stef debut in Switzerland's German-speaking region
  • Strong month at Galveston port
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Financial guru to head Liscr
  • New brake discs to optimise rail transport

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Against the odds: The full downside of the supply chain trade, according to APMM, Hapag, DSV, XPO & friends
  • Global pressures depress trade in most sectors, but air cargo keeps its end up
  • MPC sees 'significant upside' for scrubber-linked charters
  • As e-commerce sales grow, 'free delivery' becomes more of a myth, says DHL
  • Analysis: has DSV got a new M&A deal up its corporate sleeve?
  • The US and China's trade truce statements compared
  • Is digitisation in shipping disruption or racketeering?
  • Cargolux looks set to wave goodbye to Champ as it goes in-house
  • A 'new era' begins at DB Schenker with three new board members

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Scrubbers: Singapore adds to reasons for shipowner headaches
  • Canadian owner orders advanced freezer trawler
  • Subsea Industries grows its products family
  • Investigators: Safety-critical concerns with F100 frigate design
  • Central Gulf Lines PC/TC moves two armored brigades across Pacific

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Scorpio Group invests $122m in hybrid-ready scrubbers
    The hybrid systems will allow Scorpio's ships to trade in areas where open-loop scrubbers are banned
  • Solid tanker market to hold firm despite talk of Opec output cut
    A fall in oil exports from Canada should see the US turn to the Middle East for supplies, boosting tonne-miles...
  • Scrubber lobby on the defensive after Singapore ban
    Several shipowners now expect further restrictions on open-loop scrubbers, despite manufacturers insisting that environmental concerns have not been scientifically addressed
  • Finferries demonstrates world-first autonomous vessel
    Finferries, the Finnish state-owned operator, has successfully demonstrated the world's first fully autonomous and remotely controlled ferry, using Rolls-Royce Marine...
  • Ukraine and Russia spar at IMO
    A host of countries speaking at the IMO, including Germany, the US and the UK, have all condemned Russia for...
  • Transpacific trade truce comes too late for spot market
    MSI analyst Daniel Richards says that with shippers already putting their pre-tariff plans into action, the damage to the transpacific...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings introduces share option scheme
    The grant date, or the date when the employees will receive the share option, is pending approval from shareholders and...
  • A trade war truce is good news for shipping
    The apparent de-scalation of trade tension between China and US may not have resolved long-term issues, but if shipping benefits...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Dry Bulk
    Demand looks healthy, supply factors are in check for now, so the outlook for 2019 is looking positive
  • US Pacific Northwest activists push back against LNG bunkering exports
    Big energy companies plan to unearth these vast reserves of carbon-intense fuels and put them up for sale in Asia
  • Port of Anchorage shrugs off earthquake without injuries, damage or disruption
    Matson Navigation and TOTE services continue as scheduled, officials say
  • Daily Briefing
    Containers outlook 2019 | Singapore bans open loop scrubbers in port | Top 10 technology leaders of the year |...
  • China-US truce brings shipping a touch of spring in December
    Panamax and supramax ships are likely to benefit from China's immediate restoration of grains imports from the US, while box...
  • Top 10 technology leaders 2018
    In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 14, here...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • US tariff pause propels early 2019 China import rush
  • New inland port serving Savannah to offer faster, direct service
  • Maersk speeds up Med service to harness Montreal growth
  • Securing US truck contract capacity to dominate 2019
  • APM Terminals Pipavav expands India rail on rising demand

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • New Maritime UK head calls for Brexit support
    Maritime lawyer Harry Theochari succeeds David Dingle as organisation's top man.
  • VIDEO: US Coast Guard lifts cruiseship passenger
    The US Coast Guard evacuated an elderly woman from a Carnival cruiseship Sunday morning. Agency watchstanders responded by helicopter to the the 110,000-gt Carnival Valor (built 2004) roughly 58 miles off the Texas coast on reports a 71-year-old woman required medical assistance. The woman, and a nurse from the ship, were then flown ashore to emergency medical services at the University of Texas
  • DHT Holdings executives explain further details of IMO 2020 hand
    Comments come just days after Singapore took action against open-loop scrubbers.
  • MR2 buy spells end of Kassian hiatus in tanker S&P
    Greek player buys first oil carrier in seven years
  • Avin tipped as buyer of Arcadia tanker
    Sale of aframax sets new benchmark price of veteran tankers.
  • Ardmore refinances three ships through leasebacks
    Anthony Gurnee-led tanker owner expects to net $13m off of three medium-range tankers.
  • Top Ships closes financing for suezmax tanker brace
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships has closed a $92.5m sale-and-leaseback deal involving two suezmax newbuildings. Nasdaq-listed Top inked the transaction with a major Chinese lessor in what marks one of the final stages in the funding of its newbuilding orderbook. Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo Top Ships lines up final pieces of newbuilding funding Pistiolis, chief executi
  • Navios Containers spending $129m on four boxships
    Greek owner adding 4,360-teu vessels, with options for two 10,000-teu units.
  • USC forming four new shipyard groups
    Russian state group also eyes cruiseships, LNG-fuelled vessels.
  • CIMC raises $290m in bond sales
    The world's largest container maker has sold CNY 2bn worth of perpetual bonds to replenish cash reserves and repay debts.
  • P&I is ripe for a technological revolution
    International Group clubs should embrace technology and pool data, writes Richard Adler of Marsh
  • Oceanteam investors agree $22m share issue
    Restructured Dutch OSV owner Oceanteam is free to issue new stock worth NOK 188.27m ($22m) to support growth. Shareholders approved the sale, and also the swapping of shares worth up to NOK 62m to bondholders in return for cancelling notes of $5.17m. CEO Leidus Bosman said: "We are delighted that both bondholders and shareholders are aligned, taking a long term strategic view and have given us t
  • Scorpio firms reveal $122m scrubber investment
    Scorpio Bulkers and Scorpio Tankers set out further details on scrubber installments.
  • Can Brazilian shipbuilding reclaim its place in the sun?
    A new president has divided the country but kindled hopes in shipyards that the national industry can recover some of its former glory after the corruption scandal that froze tanker orders
  • Star Bulk Carriers clears out oldest bulkers
    Expanding listed owner sheds handymax, circulates cape for sale
  • Solstad signs 33-month CSV charter
    Norway' Solstad Offshore has fixed out a construction support vessel (CSV) to Ocean Infinity for 33 months. The deal starts in the third quarter of 2019. Ocean Infinity will use the ship for its global seabed mapping and survey services. Solstad CEO Lars Peder Solstad said: "This is a very exciting project to be a part of, and we are delighted to be chosen by Ocean Infinity as their shipping
  • Trio of major investors back Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement
    Major shareholders take up stock as newbuilding funding nears the finishing line.
  • Hamburg Sud crewman tied up by drugs gang
    But cocaine later found on board was not planted in Brazilian raid, authorities believe.
  • MSC reveals IMO 2020 surcharge formula
    Boxship giant unveils bunker levy to recoup low-sulphur fuel costs.
  • Nautilus forming JV to buy cancelled mining ship
    Canada's Nautilus Minerals is forming a joint venture to own a mining ship cancelled by a Chinese yard. The venture with third parties would fund the acquisition and operation of the MAC Goliath, which had been ordered by Dubai's Marine Assets Corporation (MAC). Nautilus had earlier agreed to pay a charter fee of $199,901 per day over five years for the ship, but will now own and charter it out
  • Drewry: being good at shipping may no longer cut it
    Consultancy says diversification by giant lines could change landscape completely.
  • Shipping analysts split on possible Opec impact on tankers
    With members expected to turn down the taps, experts take different positions on any fallout for tankers.
  • Eight line up for Lebanon FSRU trio
    Ministry publishes names of bidders who will now compete for planned regas units
  • Food for thought: 20 Questions with Wartsila's Tamara de Gruyter
    What was your earliest memory? Playing in a sandbox in kindergarten with my friends. Did you go through training/university or straight into work? I went to work straight after getting my BSc in shipbuilding engineering from Haarlem Polytechnic. I have good memories of my first job as a technical commercial engineer assisting colleagues in the Asian market, as I was working in an exciting interna
  • Maersk says 'happy birthday' to Hamburg Sud with Lego gift
    AP Moller-Maersk has handed Hamburg Sud a very Danish birthday present, just in time for Christmas. Lego stays in shipbuilding as Kirk exits A year on from completing the takeover of the German container line, Maersk says the only way to commemorate is with a Lego vessel. Maersk did not say on its Instagram post how much the model will cost, but its iconic Triple E Lego ship sold for around $15
  • VIDEO: three missing after ferry blaze
    Search on off Indonesia following evacuation.
  • Ex-Western Bulk man Furu is new Hoegh CFO
    Finance chief joins from law firm Wikborg Rein.
  • Hyundai Samho inks two more LNG carriers
    Korean yard follows Latsco order with Asian deal worth $370m.
  • Trump and Xi agree to call trade tariff truce
    US and China look to negotiate a lasting agreement after delaying more tariffs by 90 days.
  • Fake newbuildings land 21 in Chinese jail
    A project to increase the world's shipyard capacity may sound like a very bad idea, but those involved don't normally go to jail.
  • Stanford Marine Group reportedly attracting multiple bidders
    But any sale of UAE-based offshore vessel operator likely to leave creditors facing debt haircut.
  • US criticizes Yamal LNG transfers in Norwegian waters
    But Russians accuse US of "resorting to political instruments" for the sake of unfair competition.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Trump-Xi truce good but details elusive, analysts say
    The American and Chinese leaders agreed Saturday to de-escalate trade tensions, including holding off on additional tariffs, but different factors could contribute to or detract from the truce.
  • MSC, CMA CGM lay out new fuel cost charges
    Both companies will start using new formulas on Jan. 1 in advance of the low-sulfur exhaust mandate.
  • Port of Alaska reopens after earthquake
    Alaska Railroad remains shut down, but neither TOTE Maritime Alaska nor Matson reports injuries or damage.
  • Ports fret over CBP's demands for new facilities
    Maritime port authorities say they are under pressure from Customs and Border Protection to build new on-site facilities for the agency's officers.
  • Trump says he'll withdraw from NAFTA
    He told reporters aboard Air Force One that he's making the move in an effort to push Congress to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • Georgia announces next inland terminal location
  • Physicians sentenced to prison for falsifying exams
  • CBP cancels meeting in honor of President Bush
  • Freight forwarding executives plead guilty to fixing prices
  • FMC looking at 19 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Mexican President Lopez Obrador sworn in, pledges to intervene in energy prices, attacks energy reform
    Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador promised radical changes and an end to corruption during his inauguration speech, attacking the country's planned energy reform and promising to intervene to lower energy prices.
  • OPEC focuses on cuts deal after Qatar exit shock
    OPEC members are determined to agree this week a new output deal
  • US-CHINA TARIFFS: Fundamentals dampen initial market excitement over Trump's G20 announcement
    Chinese equity markets rallied on Monday on the news out of the G20 meeting in Buenos Aires that US President Donald Trump had agreed to leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products at 10% from the start of next year, rather than raising them to 25% as previously planned.
  • Hong Kong delivered LSMGO declines in Nov on ample supply, weak demand
    The price of delivered low sulfur marine gasoil in Hong Kong declined steadily in November on ample supply and lackluster demand, market sources said.
  • Bunkering operations at Novorossiisk resume after storm
    Bunkering and other operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have resumed
  • Singapore marine fuel stocks fall 20% on year ahead of new sulfur rule
    Marine fuel stocks in the world's largest bunkering hub of Singapore have sunk by 20% from last year's level, as a structural shift in the market hastens the pace of change already underway ahead of new shipping fuel regulations set to kick in just over a year from now.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Island Oil hires Kieran Michael C. Brown as credit manager
    Brown has more than 15 years of experience as a credit manager.
  • OPEC works on getting its message right to a skeptical and confused oil market
    Negotiating an agreement on any cuts will be a tough task in itself.
  • FUTURES: Crude jumps $2/b as US-China trade tensions ease
    A 90-day ceasefire truce between the US and China has lent a positive spin to Asian markets this morning, OCBC analysts said.
  • Fresh US-China trade talks may help restore some commodity flows
    The provisional cessation of trade hostilities is likely to benefit US exports of soybeans, crude oil and liquefied natural gas to China.

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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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