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June 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT opens Aqaba to Iraq, rivals ICTSI in Basra
  • President Xi blasts protectionism, calls for open world
  • Chittagong needs more inland container depots to improve
  • Protectionism the cause of slowing growth in world ports
  • Hamburg to boost barge use from 2pc to Antwerp's 25pc
  • Singapore's MPA signs for B-QUA ballast water testing kit
  • CMA CGM upgrades its Indian Ocean feeder network
  • Charleston harbour dredging gets US$49 million grant
  • Kalmar to upgrade NKK quay crane in Port of Bristol
  • Oman January non-oil exports up 34pc to US$707.6 million
  • Singapore's Temasek to buy Hainan Airlines stake
  • Brazilian truck strike 'cost LATAM Airlines US$13 million'
  • IATA downsizes 2018 air carrier profitability forecast
  • Lufthansa signs WFS ground handler at Newark Liberty

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • APL extends its guaranteed offering to Asia-Europe network
  • Hapag-Lloyd invites applications for first-ever Albert Ballin awards
  • IMO taking steps to standardise data for effective electronic business
  • LNG trade sees largest annual volume increase last year
  • ONE's first newbuilding in its corporate colours to cover key hubs on Asia-North America East Coast trade
  • Cashew exports may take a hit this coming fiscal
  • Exporters of Basmati rice & tea wary of US trade sanctions on Iran
  • Sagarmala going full steam ahead
  • VCT sees cabotage relaxation as a positive development
  • Rail freight climbs 7 pc thanks to increase in coal loading
  • Cotton crop estimated higher
  • Refund drive for exporters extended
  • Strong growth expected in India despite global challenges

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 50 platforms delivered to timber factory
  • Kuenz introduces the Freerider
  • Getting nearer to the Asian market
  • Marken opens new facility in Chicago
  • New transport specialist at AKD
  • HHLA paying higher dividends
  • Saudia Cargo crosses Europe to enter competition
  • Germany: new wagons for grain haulage
  • K+N and Bosch growing closer
  • APL's Eagle widens its radius
  • Gerdes discarded by DP DHL
  • Swiss gain foothold in Russia
  • New finance software for Europa
  • More capacity for CMA CGM India network
  • Swissterminal adds links to south and west
  • Deugro opens in Vietnam
  • Hactl helps ABC to unload outsized cargo
  • Qatar Cargo has big plans for Basel
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • Is LNG the marine fuel of the future for dredging?
  • IMO pushes for single window at ports event
  • CSSC overhauls senior management under new leadership
  • US-listed companies retain strong access to bank debt
  • VLGC consolidation: Will larger players reap pricing power?
  • Interest in wind power grows to help shipping achieve CO2 emission targets
  • FSU pair head for scrap in Bangladesh as Pakistani prices slump

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • Forwarders and carriers 'in the dark' as new IT system at Felixstowe sparks delays
  • Investors getting nervous as doubts are raised over COSCO takeover of OOCL
  • The axe falls at DHL as PeP division is revamped after a poor first quarter
  • Interview: Waberer's CEO on its next deal, the share price and truck driver shortage
  • Ongoing air cargo terror threat prompts new US decree
  • Knowledge is key in the supply chain's battle to keep out counterfeit goods
  • Conman gets eight years for defrauding Allseas

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • Keppel O&M delivers second high spec jack-up to Borr Drilling
  • New fuel savings solution is backed by a contractual guarantee
  • Twin Disc to acquire Veth Propulsion

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • Is unknown bias holding your company back?
    Recognising diversity of thought, action and different ways of being helps to create value within business
  • Tidships makes $32m offer to buy Belships
    Offer for Oslo-listed supramax owner pegged at NKr5.5 per share, a 10% premium to Tuesday's closing price
  • E-commerce vital to future logistics profits
    Changing distribution model requires infrastructure changes
  • Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short
    Efforts by Maersk and MSC to improve schedule reliability are to be applauded and can come none too soon for...
  • The Indian upstart's path towards digitalisation
    Shipwaves plans to set up offices in Middle East and Southeast Asia
  • Long-term Dorian shareholders back BW LPG merger
    Shareholders are competent to evaluate the offer and should control their destiny, says institutional investor Carl Oppenheimer
  • Euronav completes merger with Gener8 Maritime
    Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers says merger 'provides the crude tanker market with a global player of substantial size'
  • Face-off over sulphur cap is turning ugly
    With just 18 months until the sulphur cap goes live, shipowners have issued a challenge to IMO. Who will blink...
  • APL extends guaranteed service to Europe
    Priority access to slots and equipment will be extended to destination ports in Europe
  • MPC raises $50m for further fleet expansion
    Private placement raises funds as owner sells 7.25m shares
  • Daily Briefing
    Petros Pappas orders 22 scrubbers for Star Bulk capesize fleet | ABN Amro commits to shipping | Maersk moves to...
  • State-owned Yingkou Port defaults on $83m debts
    Default comes as Yingkou, a major sea port in northern China, has been borrowing heavily in recent years to expand...
  • Maersk and MSC plan more 2M ship speed cuts in punctuality drive
    Many ports are unable to handle the new generation of 20,000 teu ships efficiently, which is adding to delays across...
  • Australian consortium to build LNG import terminal in Port Kembla
    New terminal is to begin operations by 2020. The project is likely to require a capital investment of between $152m...
  • Nakilat forms FSRU joint venture with Excelerate
    The 2009-built FSRU, Exquisite has a capacity of 150,900 cubic metres
  • Jakob Stausholm joins Rio Tinto as financial chief
    As the former financial chief in Maersk Group, Mr Stausholm has more than 20 years' experience in senior finance roles...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • Bunker fuel surcharges a warning of low-sulfur rule pain
  • European Commission to review ocean carrier block exemption
  • Rejecting exit rumors, SM Line says trans-Pac services still strong
  • New PSA terminal at JNPT notches May productivity gains
  • Shippers to EU: Bunker surcharges are price signaling
  • APL expands guaranteed service to Asia-Europe trade

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • TOTE Maritime fills senior roles from within
    Changes in executive leadership come following the retirement of chief executive.
  • Pasha Hawaii ups box capacity on two ships
    US-flagged carrier says it's marking third anniversary of Hawaii service with capacity boost.
  • Petronas heralds first breakbulk LNG STS
    Company VP says Asian buyers prefer to grow their business by importing smaller parcels
  • Golden Ocean buys back $3.6m in bonds
    John Fredriksen's drybulker owner now owns 12.2% of convertible bond issue.
  • ING scores win in OW Bunker appeal
    Secured creditor of bankrupt bunker supplier does have a claim appeals court rules.
  • Tennenbaum Capital emerges as major EuroDry shareholder
    California-based investor owns almost a quarter of Euroseas spin-off' following a common distribution.
  • Monjasa buys chartered-in tanker
    Danish group snaps up Fredericia to continue English Channel bunkering.
  • DFDS adds freight ro-ro to orderbook
    Danish owner to meet demand with new vessel contracted in China.
  • Jebsen, Thun JV adds cement carrier at Ferus Smit
    JT Cement returns to Dutch yard for bigger sistership.
  • Loss grows at Boa Offshore
    OSV markets remain tough, but owner sees higher income from 2019.
  • ONE gets its first bespoke newbuilding
    NYK vessel delivered in joint venture's distinctive magenta livery.
  • Lomar banks 120% profit on containership in two years
    UK owner turns seller again as fleet renewal gathers pace.
  • Stonepeak 'eyes $500m Tidewater T&T sale'
    Fund said to be looking to sell Canadian barge and terminal group.
  • NAT confirms suezmax newbuilding charter
    Herbjorn Hansson says Equinor deal could stretch to 2023.
  • Economou's DryShips stake up again on buybacks
    Founder now holds nearly three of every four shares in diversified owner after overall float drops once more
  • Carnegie rates Hunter a buy
    Analyst weighs in on VLCC newcomer as it goes for $6.5m through secondary offering.
  • Tidships makes $32m offer for Belships
    Otto Tidemand's daughters Caroline Tidemand and Kristin Tidemand Eckhoff want to merge the Norwegian owners' bulker fleets after Sverre Tidemand indicated he wanted out.
  • Trafigura profit slashed as oil market shifts
    Trader and shipowner hit by challenging conditions in first six months.
  • Subsea 7 lands $50m-plus Egyptian deal
    Burullus Gas wants six new wells connected in the second half of 2019.
  • MPCC raises another $50m for ship buys
    Oslo-listed owner completes private placement in Norway.
  • VIDEO: 'Important milestone' as Euronav completes Gener8 deal
    Paddy Rodgers says crude tanker market has a $2bn global player of substantial size.
  • Teekay Offshore Partners plans $500m bond issue
    Proceeds from fundraiser to go towards outstanding US and Krona-denominated bonds.
  • Ship Finance confirms Lemos cash and shares deal
    John Fredriksen company nabs four boxships.
  • Borealis' $40m for boxship trio takes year's spend to $80m
    Borealis Maritime is forking out around $40m to buy three more secondhand feeder and traditional panamax containerships. The UK shipmanager has acquired the 3,534-teu Circular Quay (ex-Gustav Schulte, built 2009) for $11.3m. It is also believed to be spending a shade under $29m enbloc for the 4,250-teu CPO Miami and CPO Jacksonville (both built 2009). TradeWinds estimates the total spent on con
  • AP Moller Maersk arm launches China Europe rail service
    Danish giant's logistics subsidiary says service will knock 20 days off ocean freight times.
  • Great Eastern offloads another supramax
    Indian owner sells its second veteran bulk carrier this year as it looks to bring down fleet age.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • White House aims to stop Congress from blocking ZTE deal
    The White House will seek to block the congressional passage of a provision included in the Senate version of annual defense authorization ...
  • Port of Cleveland CEO elected Green Marine chair
    William D. Friedman, president and CEO of the Port of Cleveland, has been elected chairman of the Green Marine's Board of Directors. Fried...
  • Pasha Hawaii replenishing reefer fleet
    Pasha Hawaii's Horizon Enterprise arrived in Oakland Tuesday carrying 600 new refrigerated containers as part of its container-replenishmen...
  • APL offers Eagle GO Guaranteed from Asia to Europe
    APL said it will extend its Eagle GO Guaranteed product to services operating from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Eagle GO ...
  • MPCC raises $50 million for more ships
    Oslo-based MPC Container Ships has raised roughly $50 million for additional vessel acquisitions, the company said in a statement. The fas...
  • Washington ports go for 57 feet
    As the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) nears the third anniversary of its formation, the agency is moving forward with improvements so th...
  • U.S. steel exports steady in April
    Exports of steel from the United States were relatively steady in April despite fears of a looming trade war with the two largest buyers of...
  • Ocean Transport: Ever viable Panama Canal
    The Panama Canal continues to prove itself a vital artery for the world's maritime commerce and the demand among carriers and shippers for ...
  • Trade battle lines drawn
    As the Trump administration continues to draft tariffs against what it deems to be unfair trade from China, American shippers and importers...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 13, 2018
  • Saudi-led forces launch assault on Yemen's key Red Sea port of Hodeidah
    Saudi-led coalition forces launched a major air and naval assault on Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah early Wednesday, according to media reports, marking a turning point in the three year conflict, and escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
  • US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices
    US President Donald Trump took aim at OPEC on Wednesday, blaming the producer group for "too high" oil prices ahead of its meeting next week in Vienna.
  • FUTURES 4: Oil firms after EIA data shows across-the-board draws
    Oil futures rose Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration weekly data showed draws in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks.
  • ARA-Med HSFO arbitrage flurry to be short lived: traders
    The newly revived Northwest European arbitrage to the Mediterranean is likely to be short lived as the rush to ship cargoes from other locations will overload the market, traders say.
  • Argentina eyes becoming net oil exporter in 2020 as shale output grows
    Argentina is on track to become a net oil exporter by 2020, led by growing output from the Vaca Muerta shale play, Energy Minister Juan Jose Aranguren said Wednesday.
  • NWE RMK 500 CST bunker fuel demand weakens on fewer fixtures east
    Demand for Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST fuel has weakened over the past six weeks or so amid a lack of VLCC fixtures eastwards, traders said.
  • Shipping company Star Bulk Carriers orders 22 additional scrubbers
    Athens-based dry bulk shipping company Star Bulk Carriers has ordered 22 additional scrubbers to allow its vessels to continue burning high sulfur fuel oil in 2020 after global marine fuel sulfur limits are cut to 0.5%.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on US stocks data, EIA output forecast
    With the historic US-North Korea summit wrapping up in Singapore Tuesday, attention was now back on US inventory reports for the week.
  • Physical delivery of May ICE LSGO futures up to 602 lots
    The main buyers were said to be Glencore and Valero, while the main sellers were said to be BP, Mabanaft, Total and Vitol.
  • EU in daily talks to shield trade from Iran sanctions
    "We have set up a network of national focal points of all EU states to further coordinate and intensify our work," Mogherini said.
  • EIA STEO Highlights: 2 mil b/d world supply increase may by upended by OPEC, Russia
    Depending on the outcome of the June 22 meeting, the magnitude of any supply response is uncertain, EIA said.

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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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