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June 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao in jv to build US$1.5b logistics centre in HK
  • China offers to buy US$70b of US goods if White House halts tariffs
  • ILA, USMX reach tentative 6-year contract agreement
  • Kerry Logistics buys majority stake in Italian logistics company
  • Q1 Asia-M East box volumes soar but overcapacity blights rate recovery
  • CMA CGM creates special logo to mark its 40th anniversary
  • Harbour cranes sail from Antwerp to Abidjan with SAL
  • Terrorist drones pose threat to commercial shipping
  • American Airlines to start first US Cuba belly cargo service
  • Air France-KLM to use CSafe Global's e-container for pharma shipments
  • West Atlantic returns to profit in Q1 despite losing mail routes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • IMO focusing on better facilitating electronic business, single window system in maritime transport & improved port efficiency
  • Need for autonomous ships to comply with COLREGs stressed
  • Shipping of dry bulk projected to take a turn for the better
  • FIEO leading pan-India delegation of exhibitors to major trade fair in China
  • Dangerous cargo restrictions in Saint Petersburg & Ust-Luga due to FIFA World Cup 2018
  • IATA, Deloitte develop Airport Ownership & Regulation guidance recognising the strategic national importance of airports
  • Economy seen on continuous upward trajectory
  • Delegates showing increasing enthusiasm to be a part of South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2018 in Chennai on June 29
  • EXIM Club organises seminar to discuss anti-dumping remedial measures

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Starting 2018 with verve
  • Germany: BGL publishes alternative route map for HGVs
  • Aussies remember Smithy
  • Green laurels for POLB
  • More capacity for European and US LTL networks
  • From Malaysia to Ethiopia
  • Emirates starts Stansted service
  • Middle East's Translux awards global LNG contract
  • DHL building innovation centre in Chicago
  • Locomotives delivered to Canadian railways
  • Another peak for Panama Canal
  • Communications at Cargotec in new hands
  • Air Canada: time for new routes to Europe
  • Swiss Worldcargo's pharma leadership recognized
  • Blocktrains take to the rails in India
  • More traffic for Marseille Fos
  • Kerry Logistics moving into new markets
  • New key account manager for Atlantic Logistics
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Posidonia 2018: Scrubber installations booming, says DNV GL
  • Acquisitions continue to complement Wrist's organic growth strategy
  • ONE becomes latest liner operator to impose bunker surcharge
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Grimaldi orders six more large ro-ros from Jinling
  • Ulsan port seeks LNG-fuelled tugs
  • ClassNK data-sharing platform attracts 46 companies
  • Seoul clarifies HMM's 'need' for USD750 million

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • US east coast dockworkers finally settle bitter dispute over new employment contract
  • DHL eyes first services to the US from Leipzig with its European airline, EAT
  • Box terminals fare better financially than their carrier customers, but can it last?
  • Kuehne + Nagel goes the final mile with Zebraxx partnership deal
  • Comment: How to make sense of the digitalisation of the ports industry
  • Saar Dotan leads new management appointments at Zim
  • Vicky Brock joins returns specialist ReBound's senior leadership team

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • DNV GL to release its first cyber security class notations
  • C-Innovation appoints Shaun Lazenby as commercial manager
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard projects clear key Senate hurdle
  • New COTP NY and NJ to keynote Maritime Cyber Security event
  • Ship managers Bernhard Schulte and Columbia pool their buying power
  • Damen Jiangyin components facilty receives ISO certificates
  • BAE Norfolk Cole modernization contract worth potential $96.7 million
  • Bollinger Shipyards receives SCA Award for Excellence in Safety
  • Inmarsat research shows owners warming to IoT based solutions
  • AWO approves Decatur Marine as TPO for Responsible Carrier Program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • London Club sees combined ratio hit 119%
    Big rise in net incurred claims to blame, says Gooch
  • Greek owners pushing envelope on cyber security
    DNV GL reveals that a lot of its cyber security research resulted from requests by Greek owners
  • ONE joins the many with bunker surcharge
    Carrier to join rivals in adding charges, to be rolled out between July 1-15
  • Bulkers and containerships dominate scrubber uptake
    DNV GL expert warns of significant waiting time for scrubber installations
  • Marshall Islands submits safety views on 2020 fuel switch
    Liberia, Intercargo and other shipping entities co-sponsor flag's paper
  • American Hellenic says April was its best underwriting month so far
    Company's insured fleet rose by 43% in the 12 months to end-April, reaching a total of 2,200 vessels
  • DFDS completes $1.1bn UN Ro-Ro acquisition
    Danish group finalises deal announced in April
  • MSC backs scrubber technology as sulphur compliance divides shipping
    The world's top three container lines are pursuing different strategies as the shipping industry decides how best to reduce sulphur...
  • MSC's Diego Aponte warns of price dumping risks as container shipping recovery fizzles out
    State-supported container lines may distort the market through unfair pricing practices, says MSC as it draws attention to the ambitious...
  • IMO's 2020 rules favour crude and product tankers, says Wells Fargo
    Dry bulker and containership operators may lose out as they cannot fully pass on extra fuel costs to their customers
  • Expect regional fuel crunch and spiking prices, warns bunker analyst
    We're 18 months away from the 2020 sulphur cap and there is still a lot of uncertainty in the market...
  • Lack of political leadership on Brexit alarms UK shipping
    Critical comments from Chamber of Shipping come after earlier blast from Freight Transport Association
  • Japan puts WTO action over South Korea 'yard doping' on hold
    Scaled-back diplomatic strategy towards South Korea comes as Japan tries to charm China into joining the negotiating table at the...
  • From the box to the bottle: The logistics of wine
    Containerised wine exports are growing but service issues are giving wine makers a hangover
  • BSM and Columbia form joint procurement company
    Two shipmanagers combine forces for greater leverage over ship suppliers
  • Scrubber window of opportunity closing as fuel price spread widens
    The total fuel bill for the industry may double from $70bn in 2016 to well over $140bn in 2020
  • US Gulf and east coast labour contract deal reached
    News of a new master contract assuages fears by port stakeholders of a repeat of the west coast labour dispute...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU looks to Greek owners to push climate change agenda | Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power |...
  • Ioannis Martinos plans aframax pool as Signal eyes new pool concept
    Revolutionary Signal Ocean commercial management platform will expand to cover dry bulk as well as tanker market
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 4
    On today's podcast we are joined by some of the industry's leading analysts from BIMCO, NS Lemos and DVB Bank.
  • Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding sells Shenghui Equipment
    Sale will bring about Yuan20.8m net gains to SWS's parent CSSC Holdings facing delisting risks
  • Globus Maritime trims losses and eyes reverse split
    Greek owner has improved its bottom line with $1.5m net losses seen in the first quarter and remains optimistic about...
  • Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea
    A towing tug was at the incident site to ensure safety of navigation and look out for any potential pollution

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Chicago - not just a hub, a high-tech logistics magnet
  • LA port set to invest $1.3 billion over next year
  • US imports forecast to hit record summer levels
  • South Carolina to fill federal gap in Charleston port deepening dollars
  • RoadOne acquisition signifies growing US drayage consolidation
  • MSC joins free container weight database
  • Tech, infrastructure drive productivity gains at DP World Mundra
  • FMC rule allows NVOCCs to respond faster to BCO needs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Eletson refinancing closer with new notes
    Diversified energy shipping group has nearly all bondholders agreeing on exchange offer.
  • Avin said to buy another Toisa tanker
    Latest deal comes amid string of Greek purchases of bankrupt Toisa's fleet.
  • ONE asking shippers for bunker surcharge
    Major trans-Pacific liner operator asks additional fee to cover fuel costs, which have risen 25% this year.
  • NAT tipped for more demo sales
  • Bergesen rules out return to shipping as profit triples
  • Panayotides says banks are happy to lend to prudent owners
    Pavimar Shipping boss remains upbeat about the availability of finance
  • GoodBulk lenders play dual role as IPO underwriters
  • Staff cuts position Ince to stay independent or merge
    Law firm slims down to stay solo but links to suitors linger
  • Ulstein group logs $125m in combined losses
  • Seaways likely to take only four of six Euronav VLCCs
    Shortfall in bond raise looks to have doomed New York owner's hope of buying half-a-dozen tankers as executives work on a last-ditch solution
  • Expanding Hellenic snaps up two tankers from Toisa
    Greeks continue to dominate purchases from fleet of bankrupt shipowner
  • Another feeder boxship on way to CMA CGM
  • Gard pulls off major coup to tie up huge Maersk fleet
    One of the hull insurance's biggest upsets is confirmed as Danish shipping giant is won over by Norwegian insurer's 'better terms'
  • HMM opts for scrubbers on big boxship orders
  • The real victims of the US trade war will be much closer to home
    Donald Trump's tariff increases on Chinese imports could be self-defeating and the only sufferers in the whole mess will likely be Americans
  • Shipper protests reveal need for new way of carrying fuel costs
    Rising price of marine fuels has pushed container lines to bring back emergency bunker surcharges - which has reinvigorated some old arguments
  • Lines cut transatlantic services despite growing cargo volumes
    Ocean Alliance and HMM make retrenchments amid concern over low freight rates on eastbound trade
  • Third cargo lined up from Golar's Hilli Episeyo
  • Milaha and Neu fix VLGC trio for a year
  • First LNG carrier hooks up with Prelude FLNG facility
    Shell is expected to test storage tanks of world's largest LNG floater, but there is speculation ship's call could be just a berthing drill
  • Marinakis joins the Greek crush targeting LNG entry
    Latsis then speaks about growing his gas ambitions outside of the LPG sphere
  • Spanish ship agency to set up LNG brokerage arm
  • Botas takes number of Turkish FSRUs to three with order at Hyundai Heavy
  • Maran Gas inks another FSRU as it sets sights on first project
  • Maersk's 'offshore garbage men' grab decom bull by the horns
    Maersk Decom's business model is all about taking over as much risk as possible for offshore decommissioning
  • New age in emergency response arrives
    Modernisation and expansion of global maritime distress alert system is agreed but safety and compatibility issues still need to be overcome
  • Salvors return damaged Maersk Honam to owner
  • Liberia hits back after union's Twitter jibe
    Chief executive of leading flag says Nautilus official got it badly wrong over attempt to mock registry's anniversary celebrations
  • MOL looks to next generation of women seafarers
  • Pantheon hopes for trading sale of vintage VLCC
  • Chem-tankers face turmoil as importers look closer to home
    Trade war between the US and China looks likely to compound the overcapacity facing the sector from newbuildings delivering this year
  • Oceangold books two more MR newbuildings at STX
    Greek owner exercises options, but latest tanker duo will not be part of new joint venture fleet
  • Vinalines eyes more disposals after handymax sale
  • d'Amico handymax lures Samin back into market
  • Hsin Chien Marine to order newcastlemax in Japan
    Large bulker contracted against long-term charter employment to NS United as both outfits look to boost their fleets
  • Saddam's yacht set to be pilots' floatel
  • Top Ships shares spike on $96m suezmax deal
    Possible four-year deal for Hyundai pair sees owner's stock climb by two thirds.
  • USC: 50-ship deal will be worth $600m-plus
    Russian yard group continues talks over dry cargo vessels for domestic owner.
  • Vega crewman rescued after falling overboard
    USCG finds Filipino in the sea five miles from Port Everglades.
  • Car falls into hole caused by boxship smash
    Demolished Suez Canal road proves a problem for waterway authority's vehicle.
  • DNV GL sees dramatic pick-up of scrubbers
    Drybulk vessels currently the single biggest adopters of scrubber technologies
  • WoodMac discounts LNG oversupply concerns
    Consultants says LNG market is "rebalancing" and will absorb next wave of US production.
  • Pittas hopeful on consolidation chances
    One of two new public platforms expected to be involved in M&A before year end despite Poseidon talks cooling.
  • Dof Subsea sending OSV to Nigeria
    Norwegian owner wins FPSO hook-up work in the third quarter.
  • Tallinna Sadam raises $172m in IPO
    Estonian ferry and ports company completes over-subscribed offering.
  • Grimaldi Group inks another six ro-ros in China
    Italian owner reported to have declared options for another $400m of vessels at Jinling.
  • DFDS completes $1.1bn U.N. Ro-Ro takeover early
    Danish owner to start integration process immediately.
  • Schulte and Columbia team on ship supply
    A day after merger of Wrist and Klevenberg, GenPro formed to "guarantee" more than 800 owners lower procurement costs.
  • Peter Livanos: 'Opportunities anywhere you look'
    GasLog chairman tells TradeWinds openings in industry are not limited to the LNG market.
  • Reach Subsea secures three-month charter
    Norwegian operator signs longer deal for construction vessel.
  • SolstadFarstad wins 'significant' Maersk, BP deals
    Norwegian owner fixes seven PSVs; adds 2,500 days to its charter backlog.
  • Uljanik Plovidba returns to profit
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner boosted by higher revenue in first quarter.
  • Containerships grows Med, Baltic volumes
    Finnish owner's EBITDA rises as revenue increases in first quarter.
  • Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea
    No casualties as vessel was unmanned, but potential pollution threat from 75-cbm of MGO onboard.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Connecticut Port Authority issues State Pier RFP
    The Connecticut Port Authority has released a request for proposals from parties interested in developing, financing and operating State Pi...
  • Kerry acquires majority stake in Italian logistics provider
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in logistics provider Saga Italia S.p.A. Kerry Logistics said the acquisition w...
  • Long Beach freeway connector closing
    The transition ramp that connects truckers and motorists traveling east from Terminal Island along Ocean Boulevard to the northbound 710 Fr...
  • KLLM increases pay for company drivers
    Jackson, Miss.-based KLLM Transport Services LLC has announced another pay increase for company truck drivers. This latest increase, with h...
  • Wilhelmsen, Airbus piloting shore-to-ship drones
    Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Airbus will pilot the delivery of spare parts, documents, water test kits and 3D-printed consumables via Airbu...
  • U.S. rail volumes climb nearly 5 percent
    Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in May increased 4.9 percent to 2.72 million carloads and intermodal units compared with the s...
  • ILA, employers reach tentative contract agreement
    The International Longshoremen's Association and the employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached agreement on a tent...
  • Canada's trade deficit shrinks in April
    Canada's trade deficit drastically declined in April from a month prior, clocking in lower than analysts had expected as the nation's trade...
  • UPS Teamsters ready to strike as contract end looms
    Members of the Teamsters union employed by UPS and UPS Freight have authorized their respective negotiating committees to call a strike if ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Oil recovery pushes ICE August Brent above $77/b
    Oil futures rebounded Thursday as the combination of dollar weakness and equity strength helped prevent further declines.
  • Iraq to rebuild tanker fleet, eyes oil sales on delivered basis
    After decades without its own vessels, Iraq is looking to rebuild its tanker fleet under the Iraq Oil Tanker Company, paving the way for sales of crude on a delivered basis.
  • Singapore HSFO cracks ease following near seven-month high
    Singapore high sulfur fuel oil cracks eased back Thursday after hitting near six-month highs Wednesday due to softer crude prices and supply tightness in the physical market.
  • Med/North spread at 2-year high on tight availability
    The Med/North spread -- the differential between 3.5% FOB Mediterranean cargoes and 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- Wednesday hit its highest level for June in over two years.
  • 3.5% HSFO Platts MOC barge traded volumes rise on closed arb east
    The volume traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges this week increased as a closed arb east and a strong backwardation encouraged selling, sources said.
  • FUTURES: Oil up on geopolitical events
    Oil prices remain supported by robust global demand, tighter production and shrinking inventories, Phillip Futures analyst said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Unions threaten fresh blockade of Lukoil's ISAB, Eni's Versalis
    The unions did not provide any timeframe on when the blockades might start.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch Murban differential to Dubai
    Murban is one of the five grades deliverable into the Platts Dubai crude oil benchmark, alongside Oman, Upper Zakum and Al-Shaheen.

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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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