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June 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach
  • International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban
  • Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world
  • LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget
  • Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port
  • As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk
  • Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service
  • Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so
  • Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage'
  • ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest
  • South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1
  • US implements new air cargo security requirements
  • Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem
  • Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers
  • Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek
  • ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1
  • MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier
  • New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced
  • NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction
  • Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year
  • Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year
  • APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq
  • Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub
  • DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug
  • Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport
  • Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019
  • Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed
  • DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years
  • GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Growing importance
  • Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker
  • Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office
  • Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre
  • Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg
  • K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue
  • Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks
  • Mexicans to serve Madrid more often
  • Evergreen & partners launch CAE service
  • Ports of Indiana names new CEO
  • Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo
  • Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project
  • Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet
  • Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol
  • Fresh capital for MPCC
  • Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board
  • Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor
  • Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin
  • New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders
  • Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer
  • Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE
  • Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia
  • Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative
  • China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt
  • Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations
  • US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking
  • Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation
  • Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners
  • Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future
  • Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality
  • Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France
  • Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator
  • Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform
  • Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling
  • U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List"
  • Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises
  • BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software
  • Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav
    Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US
  • Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users
    Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it...
  • Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again
    Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also...
  • ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling
    A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges
  • Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea
    Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts
  • 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability
    Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today
  • Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption
    The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to...
  • APL launches new Asia services
    New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia
  • Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit
    Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has...
  • US to decide on China tariffs
    President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's...
  • Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision
    Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap
  • Daily Briefing
    Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short | Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive...
  • Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety
    If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of...
  • Crew member killed in tanker explosion
    Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking
  • India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout
  • Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays
  • US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans
  • Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers
  • Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation
    Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners.
  • Seaways set to surprise
    New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week.
  • Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified'
    Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges.
  • For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York?
    What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls
  • Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance
    But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good
  • German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital
    Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again
  • Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road
    China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string
  • Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror
    New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers
  • Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles
    Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet
  • Vroon offloads third product tanker
  • Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows
    Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets
  • Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea'
    Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied
  • Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle'
  • Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda
    Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens
  • Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party
  • Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'?
    Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt
  • Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry
    Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market
  • Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding
    Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay
  • London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun
    P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile
  • Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey
  • Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off
    Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear
  • Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale'
  • Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings
    Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series
  • Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues
  • BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC
  • SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers
  • Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes
    Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive
  • Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit
  • Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector
  • Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio
    List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream
  • Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU
  • World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition
    Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three
  • SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out
  • Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up
  • Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support
    A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore
  • Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy
    Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports
  • Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades
    Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink
  • Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump
  • Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio
    Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot
  • Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS
  • Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair
  • Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast
    Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June
  • CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale
    Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Is container shipping industry boxed in?
    During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ...
  • HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari...
  • Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop
    Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port...
  • How to be shipper of choice in carrier market
    As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge...
  • DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model
    DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry...
  • SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging
    The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca...
  • European shippers protest bunker surcharges
    The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch...
  • Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus
    A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A...
  • Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping
    The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost
    Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period.
  • TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low
    Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months.
  • Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders
    Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said.
  • Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices
    Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday.
  • Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather
    Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production
    Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said.
  • Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks
    China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said.
  • OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process
    The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December.
  • Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline
    The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery.
  • US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices
    An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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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