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September 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 6.9pc to US$868/TEU, rises 1.5pc to USWC
  • US east and Gulf coast ILA dockers agree to 6-year master contract
  • High oil drives down CMA CGM profit to US$22 million, but sales up 7.4pc
  • MSC increases raft of seasonal rates and surcharges worldwide
  • Docker's death in crane accident at Ports of Auckland sparks uproar
  • CMA CGM offers cutting-edge long distance fruit transport solution
  • Wind farm near twice size of Hong Kong Island unveiled in Irish Sea
  • Scrubbers 'likely to be preferred method to meet sulphur cap fuel rule'
  • New container rail freight links Marseilles, Le Havre and Lausanne
  • Zeamarine gets official clearance to launch as new heavy lift operation
  • ACO Marine Sika group tie up on deck drainage interface concept
  • The Freight Summit to be held at Reverie Saigon October 9-12
  • Etihad Cargo, New York's Trinity Logistics renew Rickenbacker deal
  • Rollinson undergoes induction to prepare for heading up Dachser UK
  • Eric Born to stay on at Swissport as president, CEO until end 2019

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
  • China ranked the world's top shipping nation
  • CMA CGM records increased volumes & revenue in Q2
  • GAC India wins Goa State Logistics Leadership Award
  • OOCL introduces new Asia-East Africa direct services
  • Chabahar port to be handed over to Indian co. for operation very soon: Iran Minister
  • China allows Nepal to use its sea & land ports
  • Visakha Container Terminal & CFS register impressive all-round performance
  • CONCOR flags off first container train from Sukhpur Rail Terminal
  • GatewayRail flags off dedicated train with 90 TEUs from ICD-Sahnewal to Mundra Port
  • FIEO signs MoU with NSE for jointly creating awareness on managing volatility in exchange rates
  • India to become a $10-trn economy by 2035: Suresh Prabhu

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Recognition for Europe"
  • Paving the way for Parkes - Narromine railway line
  • New depot boosts capacity to 6,000 shipments per day
  • Successful China - France voyage via Arctic route
  • Stellar H1 results for Bolloré Logistics
  • Britannia goes to Denmark
  • WFS operates own cargo terminal at Milan Malpensa
  • New cranes to enhance Curaçao Port Services
  • Russian metal giant now serving Turkey by rail
  • Spare parts from i-logistics centre
  • Change of CFO at Xpediator
  • BMW books B777F as global showcase
  • Preparing for Brexit in Antwerp
  • Canadian carrier orders 60 more locomotives
  • "Curiosity of the day"
  • Huge parcel facility in Australia
  • Second Atlas Air B747-400F for Asiana Cargo
  • Volumes still surging in Spanish ports

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Tanker owners could see higher charter rates as vessels docked for scrubber work
  • Post-Panamax trio booked at Mitsui E&S
  • Hyundai HI CEO defends job cuts in offshore unit
  • Costs huge factor as shipping scrambles to meet regulations
  • Brightoil auditors hint at questionable deals
  • Sincere Navigation launches bid to break into product tanker market, hires adviser

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • CMA CGM price cut shocks rival box carriers trying to push up rates
  • Forwarders eyeing major US airports with dread as peak season looms
  • Seko Logistics acquires majority stake in Australia's Omni-Channel Logistics
  • Tech aims to turn supply chain logistics from a cost driver into a value driver
  • US regulator demands 'transparency' in fees for containers
  • From newsroom to cockpit: Victoria's new challenge as a pilot
  • Electric trucks are necessary - and on their way, anyway
  • CMA CGM introduces Climactive to help control reefer atmosphere

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • U.S. files suit in another Honolulu longline fishing fleet pollution case
  • ABS grants AIP for innovative LNG fuel gas container
  • TOTE nears three year anniversary of start of LNG fueled operations
  • Vard finds buyer for DSCV it got stuck with in Harkand collapse
  • DEME orders four vessels at Royal IHC
  • NASSCO awarded $218.7 million Bonhomme Richard contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Stena Bulk confirms Petrobras time-charter deal for two MR tankers
    Two vessels reportedly chartered at $14,500 per day will be serving in Brazilian coastal trades for the state energy giant
  • CMA CGM reports near 90% profit slump
    CMA CGM recorded revenues of $5.7bn in the second quarter, and container volumes of nearly 5.2m teu
  • SMM: Slew of red tape hands bigger role to classification societies
    The tsunami of red tape engulfing the shipping industry is going to leave it in need of greater information, which...
  • Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List
    IMO marked its 70th anniversary ensuring the safety and efficiency of the international shipping industry
  • Alibra Shipping sets up Athens dry bulk operation
    New office will be led by former Lightship managing director Stefanos Makris, who will manage a team of five
  • Has CMA CGM found its next acquisition target?
    France's CMA CGM thought to be willing to pay $4bn to acquire Taiwan's Evergreen after confirming that efforts to buy...
  • TEN trims losses in second quarter
    Athens-based owner says its heavily time-chartered tanker fleet beat spot rates by more than 100%
  • Hokkaido coal shipments disrupted following quake
    Dry bulk cargo flows could be disrupted while freight rates might increase as Japan assesses damage from the deadly disaster
  • SMM: Lloyd's Register debuts digital monitor of vessel parts
    The 'digital twin' will change the way classification is carried out and will most probably reduce inspections, according to LR...
  • Yard Talk | Chinese yards breathe easier
    The tightening shipping emission rules have created additional demand for the shipbuilding industry, including the Chinese yards, highlighted by the...
  • Skuld posts positive half-year result amid low claims
    Bottom line boosted by investment results, expanded book and low claims incidence, says entity behind P&I club and Lloyd's syndicate
  • Consolidation players go hungry
    The received unwisdom that big players find it easy to gobble up all the small fry is not playing out...
  • Mitsui wins order for three post-panamax bulkers
    The vessels are expected to be delivered by the second half of 2020
  • The Interview: Peter Cremers
    The industry veteran expects shipmanagment consolidation to continue, but appears to have no intention of giving over his own business...
  • CMA CGM chief says pursuit of Hapag-Lloyd is 'closed'
    Confirming rumours at the start of the summer that the French container line had approached Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM's chief executive...
  • Daily Briefing
    The Lloyd's List Podcast: SMM 2018 | HFO future does not dampen scrubbers' outlook | Billions remain docked as port...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Tech trucking efficiencies hinge on trucker buy-in
  • Amid trans-Pac spot rate uptick, October blank sailings emerge
  • In spite of fuel-driven loss, CMA CGM positive on profitability
  • US truck capacity tightness drives inland port, barge innovation
  • US's steel tariffs, quotas disrupt, jumble market
  • Krishnapatnam leads South India transshipment
  • ILA contract deal ensures US-wide labor peace until 2022

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • UK's Women in Maritime draft new charter
    New charter promoting gender balance to be launched by UK industry body taskforce.
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers brings in new chief financial officer
    BW LPG man comes in to replace Alafouzos family stalwart at Merkur-quoted tanker owner.
  • Tsakos Energy results match consensus
    Tanker owner returns to red for the second quarter but is 'confident in the future', chief operating officer George Saroglou says.
  • Navig8 Chemical hires new operations chief
    Nicolas Busch-led owner bolsters management team as it raids rival Chembulk for chief operating officer.
  • Scrubbers 'still a fraction' of shipowner preference
    One would be wrong' to think the technology is the solution to IMO 2020 compliance, Evercore ISI says.
  • Former Bimco head Carsten Melchiors dies
    Ex-secretary general had suffered a period of illness.
  • Uljanik Group eyes Azerbaijan lifeline
    Troubled Croatian yard believes it can build more vessels for Caspian nation.
  • Celsius Shipping adds to product tanker market exposure
    Danish owner said to have continued busy period with purchase of medium range vessel.
  • Norwegian vehicle snaps up Salamon ship
    German KG house Salamon has sold one of its vessels to a new Norwegian venture. The 73,000-dwt Cape Texel (built 2009) has gone to a Norwegian A/S company set up by Clarksons with Norwegian and international investors. Subjects are lifted on the deal, which some price at $12.5m. Christian Salamon did not reply to requests for comments.
  • Vard sells $120m OSV left over from Harkand collapse
    Unnamed buyer clinches deal for construction vessel due this year.
  • Dof Subsea wins frame deal from Wintershall
    Oil company can call on Norwegian owner's ships in Atlantic region.
  • HHI's Kang: sacrifices must be made by workers
    CEO says concessions needed to keep offshore business running.
  • Berenberg Capital adds basket of LNG stocks
    Analyst Donald McLee places buy ratings on Golar LNG and both GasLog companies.
  • Vyborg Shipyard falls to first-half loss
    Russian shipbuilder hit by lower revenue so far in 2018.
  • Stena Bulk confirms double MR tanker deal with Petrobras
    Contract comes at a time the shipowner is looking to expand its relationship with Brazilian oil company.
  • DEME orders quartet at Royal IHC
    Belgian owner picks Dutch yard for latest fleet renewal.
  • Handymax back under arrest in Singapore
    Cargo owner joins in ongoing legal battle that has played out against a handymax bulker in Madagascar, Indonesia and Singapore.
  • EMAS Offshore's Oslo delisting deadline extended
    Financial Supervisory Authority gives struggling OSV owner more time to appeal decision.
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises boosts dividend payments
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has continued the steady increase of its dividend and bumped up its latest quarterly payout to investors. Royal Caribbean upgraded to buy Royal Caribbean sees higher profit New York-listed RCL has declared a $0.70 per share dividend, which it says reflects efforts to increase shareholder returns. The company behind the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, A
  • Antwerp prepares for Brexit with UK appointment
    Justin Atkin brought in to make sure trade flow is not choked off.
  • Russians reveal autonomous shipping projects
    USC and others working on unmanned vessels as Russian draws up new rules.
  • Mystery investor calls in Clarksons as it seeks $22m GoodBulk stake
    A mystery investor is looking to buy a $22m stake in capesize heavyweight GoodBulk just 24 hours after the company sold a $10m slice of stock to bring in a new shareholder. GoodBulk inks fresh loan and brings in new investor Deal opens up new European investors for Star Bulk Billung credits Clarksons as Star Bulk deal strips away Songa Bulk's 'boring' tag Clarksons Platou Securities has been d
  • Ethiopian ship docks in Eritrea for first time in 20 years
    ESL vessel's arrival in Massawa marks further thawing of enmity between neighbours.
  • Credit Suisse CEO denies bid for Ivory Coast presidency
    Tidjane Thiam says he wants to finish restructuring job he started at Swiss lender.
  • Mitsui bags order for post-panamax bulker trio
    Mid-sized Japanese shipyard says newbuildings will be built to new neo 87BC design
  • Saade: interest in Hapag-Lloyd at an end
    CMA CGM says company has called off its pursuit of German rival, but other targets remain.
  • Parbulk 2 continues to pursue Humpuss claim
    Wilh Wilhelmsen-backed outfit won't give up in effort to collect from Indonesian company.
  • Exmar returns to profit in first half of 2018
    LPG player looks to take advantage of stronger rates to refinance pressurised fleet at "better terms".
  • Japanese supramax bulker refloated off Montevideo
    Vessel ends short stay at notorious blackspot for vessel groundings following assistance from tugs.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Hearing on positive train control progress Thursday
  • ILWU tallying ballots for union leadership
  • House unlikely to get tariff details from Trump
  • BIS rule to refine Section 232 exclusion process
  • Trade coalition rails against further China duties
  • Vancouver longshoremen agree to labor deal
  • U.S. pork exports bogged down by tariffs
  • Commentary: There's nothing cute about hazmat
  • U.S. transportation hiring on a roll

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Abysmal clean Med Handysize freight market hammers shipowners' TCEs
    A weakening Mediterranean market for Handysize oil product tankers continues into September after a summer characterised by chronic oversupply of vessels and elevated bunker costs, and rates have dropped to a level where many shipowners are unable to cover their costs.
  • Total books first Saudi Arabia-USAC gasoline cargoes in 3 years
    French oil giant Total has booked four cargoes of gasoline from Saudi Arabia to the US Atlantic Coast, including one set to deliver September 8, in the first such voyages in at least three years, market sources said Friday.
  • USGC-Far East naphtha arbitrage has fleeting return
    Cargoes were booked to sail from the US Gulf Coast carrying naphtha amid what a USGC market source described as a "once-open but now marginally open" arbitrage to Asia.
  • FUTURES 5: NYMEX RBOB strengthens as Bayway FCC issues continue
    The oil complex clawed back some ground during afternoon US trading Friday, led by NYMEX October RBOB, which settled 1.9 cents higher at $1.9700/gal.
  • Istanbul bunker fuel tightness boosts premium to Piraeus
    The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the Greek port of Piraeus continued to widen Friday on tight product and barge availability at the Turkish port, sources said Friday.
  • Saudi Arabia could be vital to fuel oil hazy future
    The world largest crude oil exporter could be the answer to the quandary that awaits the high sulfur fuel oil market once interest for this product wanes due to implementation of a global marine sulfur cap.
  • US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks lowest since 2009
    No export fixtures out of the USGC to Singapore have been reported to S&P Global Platts this week.
  • OPEC crude production rises to 32.89 mil b/d in August as cuts unwind: Platts survey
    Taking away Congo, OPEC's August output of 32.57 million b/d is the highest since it produced the same amount in October 2017.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO cash differential hits 5-month low on higher supply
    "Ex-wharf premiums [to Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST HSFO assessments] are likely to come off gradually with more cargoes expected," a trader said.
  • Greece's Maran Tankers to install scrubbers, ballast water systems on 13 ships
    The installation will take place at Sembcorp Marine's Tuas Boulevard Yard and Admiralty Yard.
  • TANKERS: Panamax UKC-TA route hits nine-month high
    The position list is very tight and aside from one or two vessels opening up in the region there are few options left for charterers.
  • US sanctions target Syrian petroleum trade network
    Sanctions have been issued four individuals and five entities for potentially setting up a delivery network supplying the Syrian government with crude oil, fuel and LNG as well as financing and weapons.
  • Asian refiners show voracious appetite for Atlantic Basin crudes
    The glut of sweet crudes that had emerged over the past few months is fading due to sturdy and emphatic demand from Asian refiners.

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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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