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March 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL is back in the black with a US$138m profit for 2017
  • Fire on Maersk Honam brought under control, four crewmembers still missing
  • East coast dockers, employers resume talks stalled since December
  • PANYNJ January up 13.2pc to record 585,864 TEU, laden imports up 18.5pc
  • Port of Virginia saw slight dip in container volume in February
  • Kuhne+Nagel speeds digitisation by opening two research centres
  • Panalpina profits soar 26pc to US$109 million as revenues rise 6pc
  • dnata inaugurates first dedicated perishables centre at Dallas airport
  • Cargojet appoints Houston businessman Jim Crane as chairman of the board

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • 2017 a year of growth for OOCL, says Chairman
  • Antwerp port tostreamline operation at port of Douala
  • CMA CGM commences commercial operationsat Kribi Container Terminal in Cameroon
  • Djibouti inks new agreementfor Doraleh Container Terminal
  • Hamburg Süd making a mark in door-to-door transportation
  • INDAMEX service commences operations at NSIGT
  • Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty capacity
  • Port of Rotterdam in talks to further optimise logistics connections to & from German hinterland
  • SCFI rates down
  • Major Port Authorities Bill provides more autonomy & flexibility
  • Salient features of the revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Major Ports
  • Air cargo off to a robust start in 2018 with 8 pc growth in January
  • BCT achieves DNV's certification for upgraded ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Thar Dry Port-Sanand ICD commences LCL consolidation service
  • GST Council extends tax exemptions for exporters by six months
  • Recommendations made during 26th meeting of GST Council in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Disruptors are changing logistics
  • Platooning starts for real in Spain
  • Brussels airport invests heavily in infrastructure
  • CP introduces one-stop shop for perishables
  • New COO at Eurotunnel
  • Krummen going lean and green
  • Good bookings on Spain-Morocco loop
  • TGP inaugurates new Turkey office
  • India's new traction has 6,000 t hauling capacity
  • Ceva opens new facility in Malaysia
  • PANYNJ content with 2017 volumes
  • Executive board overhaul at Panalpina
  • APX launched by Hapag-Lloyd
  • Next partnership announced by NCA
  • India's competition watchdogs fine three carriers
  • Progress for Rovaniemi - Arctic Ocean railway line
  • Geodis working for Biosystems

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Rising markets boost Clarksons
  • OOCL turns to life under COSCO, reports stable financials
  • Three more Maersk Honam crew confirmed dead
  • CMPort open to partnerships with other port groups
  • Shandong Shipping sets up ship management JV
  • DSME returns to black ink with USD587 million profit
  • Triyards' CFO resigns
  • Doraleh terminal operator fully government-owned, says Djibouti president
  • Awilco awards Keppel O&M USD425 million semi-sub contract
  • Daehan tipped to win Aframaxes from Tsakos
  • Heung-A sells and leases back vessel
  • Creditors consider M&A for SPP Shipbuilding again

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Maersk Honam blaze death toll grows as search for last crew member is called off
  • Liftings and revenue shoot up as OOCL prepares for its new owners
  • Conversions will maintain LATAM Cargo capacity after sale of freighters
  • Brussels expands cargo facilities as Europe's airports rewrite the record books
  • CMA CGM targets higher levels of customer service to create more value
  • Indian antitrust body fines airlines over cargo price-fixing
  • Volker Boehringer to head customer development at Panalpina

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Podcast: Moving Beyond the Paper Process Mindset
  • Remains of three missing Maersk Honam crew found
  • ABS classes first hybrid OSV to operate in GoM
  • European MRV regulations lead more owners to make propeller mods
  • Dualog CEO: Shipping must prepare for a different future
  • Japanese researchers report breakthrough in propeller design

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • TEN posts profit in 'challenging environment'
    Greek owner claims to have beaten 2017 tanker market travails in 2017 as it marks 25th anniversary
  • Seafarer dies in fire on Bulgarian ro-ro
    Blaze appears to have broken out in deceased crew member's cabin
  • Suez Canal cuts rates for bulkers
    The rate reductions may help coal imports into India
  • GasLog orders another LNG carrier at Samsung for 'attractive price'
    Monaco-based owner moves to increase orderbook, citing 'robust' outlook and rising newbuild prices
  • Ports across UK investing $2.4bn in new facilities to boost growth
    British Ports Association has called on the UK government to improve infrastructure around ports
  • Activist shareholders target Aegean Marine
    Lawsuit centres around corporate governance, with company control being the ultimate prize
  • Maersk says no hope of finding survivors after remains found on burning ship
    A fourth missing seafarer from the burning ship has not yet been located, but the 22 personnel evacuated from the...
  • Prosecution seeks prison term for Stolberg
    Former heavylift king hoping for suspended sentence
  • Small bulkers become hot commodities in S&P markets
    Investors bet on further upside of the segment that can ride on grains and minor bulk trades
  • The Interview: Sabrina Chao
    Wah Kwong Maritime executive chairman is committed to shipping and optimistic, despite the risks excess newbuilding capacity and human nature may...
  • Clarksons expects another year of strong growth
    Early signs of recovery seen in core markets, says chief executive Andi Case
  • Employers risk crippling fines in UK pensions overhaul
    Companies that employ seafarers or offshore workers could face civil penalties of up to '50,000 and daily penalties of £10,000...
  • Korea's ocean and fisheries minister sparks mixed reaction with decision to stay in post
    Kim Young-choon has dropped the idea of seeking election as Busan's mayor in June's local elections
  • Is summer slowdown setting in early for VLCC market?
    Earnings fall into negative territory hit by vessel supply overhang
  • Liner shipping recovery has just started, says OOIL
    Company is still in talks with US committee over approval for the Cosco's acquisition, including the LBCT assets
  • Debt-ridden Noble misses payment and puts kamsarmax up for sale
    In separate moves, the beleaguered commodities and freight operator missed a coupon payment on $750m of notes due on March...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Oakland plan's goal is first Asia inbound call, faster cargo
  • Baltimore logistics hub gets $20 million TIGER grant
  • State funding for Virginia port deepening delayed
  • Maersk tries to limit disruption to schedules after fatal ship fire
  • West Coast port platforms would give advanced cargo notice
  • More surcharges, rejected freight sting US truck shippers
  • Europe trucking capacity crunch taxes shippers
  • Djibouti: Doraleh terminal operator government-owned
  • No end in sight for air cargo rate pressure
  • Port of Mobile wins TIGER grant for auto terminal
  • CC Tung: Excess supply holding back carrier recovery

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • DryShips may hive off tankers and LNG
    New York-listed diversified shipowner sees shareholder value created through VLGC spin-off.
  • Tanker industry will 'fight on' despite challenges
    Sector faces several headwinds, including low-sulphur regulations, piracy and oversupply, says Intertanko chief executive Nikos Tsakos.
  • Ex-DVB boss guides suitors on bank sale
    Wolfgang Driese says several prospective buyers building interest in healthy portion of DVB's shipping portfolio.
  • US tariffs on steel, aluminium are 'fake news'
    Genco Shipping & Trading chief executive John Wobensmith dismisses 25% tax on steel imports and 10% tax on aluminium imports as having no effect on drybulk sector.
  • Navios Partners snaps up panamax
    Angeliki Frangou-led company pays $12.95m for 2005-built ship.
  • TEN takes impairment on veteran tanker pair
    One-off charge comes as owner completes 15 newbuilding project to leave fleet largest in its history.
  • Three bodies found on Maersk Honam
    Human remains discovered following fire; fourth missing seafarer presumed dead.
  • Ocean Tankers fails in Lukoil demurrage claim
    UK court rules that bid to recover cash for delays was time-barred, despite "re-labelling".
  • Danish duo behind new dry bulk index
    Two former J Lauritzen executives have launched a new dry cargo index aimed at assessing the income potential of bulkers. Anders Liengaard and Soren Roschmann are behind the Vesselindex.com project. It covers the handysize, supramax and panamax segments and it not a response to the Baltic Exchange dropping handysize vessels from its own industry benchmark, Roschmann told TradeWinds. Baltic to p
  • Lydia Mar: 'routine check' of ship in Libya
    Greek company plays down reports of warning shots incident off Sousse.
  • Cruise vibe boosts confidence at Global Ports despite Brexit cloud
    Chief executive says everybody in cruise feels upbeat and he has "no concern" about UK's exit from EU.
  • GasLog back at Samsung for second order of 2018
    Speculative newbuilding move comes amid robust demand outlook for the market.
  • Capsized dredger towed off Denmark
    JA Rederiet takes stricken Sirius Hoj to Assens Shipyard.
  • Royal Caribbean co-founder Gjert Wilhelmsen dies
    Norwegian shipowner Gjert Wilhelmsen has died at the age of 91. Wilhelmsen ran shipping company Awilhelmsen with his brother Arne, after the company was founded by his father Anders in 1939. Beginning in the late 1960s, the Wilhelmsen Brothers developed Royal Caribbean Cruises into what became the world's second largest cruiseship owner. In 1988, A Wilhelmsen bought out its partners Gotaas-La
  • Tax boost propels OSG back into profit
    Tanker owner also saw robust recovery of spot rates in fourth quarter.
  • Andi Case: 'Time to look seriously at tankers'
    Clarksons chief executive sees positive stories across both crude and products tankers.
  • Harvey Gulf targets $1bn debt cut
    CEO Shane Guidry aiming for quickest-ever pre-packaged bankruptcy deal.
  • DSME logs first operating profit since 2011
    Korean yard's restructuring and cost-cutting pays off in 2017.
  • Golar FLNG unit produces first LNG
    Hilli Episeyo fires up off Cameroon as second LNG carrier towed into yard ahead of conversion job.
  • Noble Group sells bulker as debt talks progress
    Sale by Singapore-listed trader comes as the company misses bond coupon payment.
  • Maersk Honam fire under control
    Indian Coast Guard says toxic plume replaced by white smoke as vessel cools.
  • Tung cautious on recovery after OOCL profit

    Hong Kong owner back in black as box markets head for stability.
  • Shipbroker Clarksons hikes dividend again as profit climbs
    Andi Case says impact of November cyber attack was minimal as shipbroking giant records "robust" results.
  • Flooded bulker towed to Tallinn
    Vessel with six metres of water in engine room reaches safety.
  • Subsea 7 makes Azerbaijan breakthrough
    Support ship to work for BP in deal worth up to $300m.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Port of Oakland unveils five-year strategy
    The Port of Oakland on Monday released a plan for the next five years that calls for 8 percent more containerized cargo volume in Oakland b...
  • ILA, USMX to resume contract talks
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) revealed Friday they are resuming master c...
  • NAFTA origin process can be streamlined, lawyer says
    The North American Free Trade Agreement's (NAFTA) current origin verification system is too exporter-driven, and legal responsibility for c...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports signs deal with Navis
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. revealed Thursday that it has entered into a subscription agreement for Navis' N4 terminal operating system (TOS)...
  • Talking Trade with Brenda Smith of CBP's Office of International Trade
    In early 2016, Congress and the Obama administration passed and enacted into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA). ...
  • U.S. transportation and logistics job growth accelerates in February
    U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 15,400 jobs in February 2018, accelerating the growth seen the previous two month...
  • Panalpina profits soar on record airfreight volumes
    Panalpina saw its consolidated profits jump 9.9 percent to 57.5 million Swiss francs (U.S. $60.6 million) during the 2017 calendar year tha...
  • Port NOLA new container terminal plan picking up steam
    In Louisiana, about 100 miles upstream from where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, a very large potential development is pic...
  • U.S. steel producers expand footprint as tariffs set to kick in
    Many U.S. steel producers have unveiled plans to expand operations across the nation as global tariffs are scheduled to kick in later this ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Iran reopens split with Saudis over OPEC policy
    Iran is stirring up potential OPEC trouble by reopening the debate over when to signal an end to the current production cut deal with Russia.
  • White House studies permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico: sources
    The Trump White House is studying the feasibility of a permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico, according to multiple sources.
  • US gasoline surplus comes into focus as spring nears
    With US gasoline stocks sitting above the five-year average, supply appears ample even before US refinery activity begins to ramp higher when planned repairs conclude and peak summer demand approaches.
  • NYMEX crude April/May spread nears contango as oil weakens
    The April/May spread for NYMEX crude narrowed 9 cents Monday to a backwardation of 3 cents/b, as the M1/M2 spread continues to weaken sitting on the precipice of contango for the first time since January.
  • Burkina Faso, Mali increase reliance on Togo for refined products imports after Ghana sulfur cap
    Ghana's move to become the only low sulfur gasoil market in West Africa has altered some of the regional trade flows in the region, especially to some of the interior markets in Africa, delegates at the African Refiners' Association conference said Monday.
  • Malta bunkers premium at 12-week low amid conflicting upstream sentiment
    The premium of bunker fuel at Malta over the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark hit its lowest point in 2018 Friday, caught between the conflicting effects of international prices.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • S Korea's oil demand forecast to grow 2% in 2018, LNG demand to rise 3%: KEEI
    Bunker-C fuel consumption fell 25.5% to 33.52 million barrels in 2017, but the decline is expected to ease to just 2% this year.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady ahead of OPEC and IEA's monthly report
    "Markets will focus this week on OPEC and IEA's monthly petroleum report," Benjamin Lu, investment analyst at Phillip Futures, said.
  • Abu Dhabi awards stakes in two offshore concession stakes to Italy's Eni
    With its new partners ADNOC hopes to raise output to 1.125 million b/d, from around 700,000 b/d at present.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean likely to continue scaling down Fujairah bunker operations
    Aegean saw an erosion in its gross spread per metric ton of marine fuel sold from about $19.50/mt in 2016 to $15.80/mt in 2017.
  • Singapore fuel oil derivative instruments continue to price in IMO regulations
    "More interest seen for quarterly and annual spreads for viscosity as we go into 2019. Last week, Q4 2019 spread was around $19.50/b," a source said.
  • Singapore will remain world's top bunkering hub post 2020: Maersk executive
    Efficiency, transparency and infrastructural advantage will hold Singapore in good stead
  • Platts proposes to amend laycan in Singapore delivered bunker assessments
    To 5-10 days from the date of publication instead of 3-7 days currently.

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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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