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October 19, 2018

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MSC to install TRAXENS tracking devices on containers to boost visibility DP World starts building Port of Berbera in Somaliland Gulftainer to spend up to US$3b to double its box capacity in five years Maersk heads group to invest US$22m in Loadsmart MOL successfully trials container tracking devices over China-Europe railways GLS HK utilises EFDI's cargo data exchange platform for India market DHL launches new app for real-time risk management in the supply chainv Britannia Maritime Consultants announces two senior appointments HK's September airfreight volume hit by Typhoon Mangkhut Turkish Cargo and Air Europa launch new cargo services in the UK Saudia Cargo's priority express service from Saudi Arabia to Europe

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
APL's Eagle GO Guaranteed extended to Asia-Middle East & India Subcontinent networks Bothra Group inaugurates New Delhi office CEVA Logistics announces increase in CMA CGM stake CMA CGM celebrates its 40th anniversary in Mumbai FIATA signs agreement with WCO to cooperate in training & education MOL announces revision of its consolidated business outlook for first half of FY2018 APM Terminals India resumes operations at CFS in Nhava Sheva BMCT receives first coastal service call from Shreyas Shipping Chennai Port achieves new clay handling record Paradip Port achieves all-time record in vessel movement & single-day cargo handling Exports growth impacted due to high base effect but $ 350 bn target achievable, says FIEO President Indian companies investing in Africa & forging new people-driven partnerships: Minister Most IGST refund claims cleared, says Finance Ministry

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Fast forwarding with the ships of the future Setting out for the future Truck of the year in Northern Ireland Practical trial of the eActros starts in Mannheim Way open for more cargo between Dallas and Paris BGL veteran turning 70 today MOL adopting AR technology for shipping Agility carbon measurement tool certified Kurt Nagle calls it a day US multimodal provider honoured by Canadian Railway Strong nine months for port of Corpus Christi Iowan airport expanding cargo business "Curiosity of the Day" Ongoing strong year BNSF to test green technology for Californian railyards Arkas secures LNG bunkering in Turkey New Interferry chairman takes the reins MAB Kargo flies oil well parts to Brunei

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
P&I insurer quits Lloyd's amid cost concerns CMA CGM protects its lead shareholder position at CEVA Logistics MSC Cruises targets luxury cruise market with EUR2 billion four-ship order KNOT books up to four shuttle tankers at COSCO Shipping HI China's Oriental Energy seals LPG purchase from Qatar Petroleum Lawmakers urge South Korean government to increase maritime revival budget Sumitomo-Arkas tie-up offers ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Turkey Seoul steers Korea's maritime sector revival

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
CMA CGM stake in Ceva 'is no threat to the forwarders' 'Remarkable' nine-month performance from K+N, but a note of caution Samskip targets intra-Europe shortsea traffic with new Italy-Netherlands rail service Forwarders must meet digital disrupters head on and adapt, or sink Gatwick proposes capacity increase through routine use of standby runway Logistics startup Vaahika making strides in India New Hainan Airlines service offers Norway fish exports a quicker way to China

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Workers return after hurricane to hard-hit Eastern Shipbuilding MAIB reports on why giant containership slammed into Jebel Ali quay Damen to supply two ASD 2411 tugs to Abhu Dhabi Marine Services MSC Cruises inks EUR 2 billion, four ship MOA with Fincantieri IMO CO2 targets can be met say Project Forward partners Blount Boats adds tug contract to growing order book World's largest LNG bunker vessel heads to Europe

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Don't compromise safety for sake of formal compliance, Greeks warn IMO In new salvo ahead of MEPC 73, Theodore Veniamis draws attention to tramp shipping's 'itinerant' nature, increasing its exposure to... Yard Talk \| State advances, private sector retreats Its recent partnership with Mitsui to build large LNG carriers is an opportunity for Yangzijiang to once again demonstrate that... South Asia claims 70% of scrapping market in the third quarter Bangladesh led the major shipbreaking nations with 35 recycling projects in the quarter, while China scrapped just one ship, according... JP Morgan sees dry bulk peak in 2020 Earnings on the biggest bulkers should continue to rise through to 2020 before dropping off, a report by JP Morgan... Boxship time charters to soften through fourth quarter Despite higher rates, low utilisation will keep time-charter rates subdued for the remainder of 2018 Last Word: Giving voice to the voiceless The happiest crews are those who get paid in full and on time, have good food and access to a... China's export growth 'not sustainable' An uptick in exports from China to the US ahead of the imposition of further tariffs looks likely to be... Viewpoint: Scrubbing up nicely BIMCO, along with paint and coating manufacturers, ship operators and companies engaged in hull cleaning hope that by the autumn... Sompo's James Hyett joins cargo underwriting team at Aegis James Hyett will leave his job as a marine underwriter Fincantieri wins new $2.3bn vessels order from MSC Agreement will see four 64,000 gt ultra luxury cruiseships being delivered from 2023 BPA chairman Alec Don steps down Mr Don is leaving the post of CEO of the Port of Milford Haven on good terms after eight years... Daily Briefing Tankers at mercy of replacement barrels from lower Iranian oil exports \| Average loan-to-value on Italian bulkers said to be... Benchmark transpacific freight rate at year-high Demand growth and rates seen sliding back by end of the year however as tariffs finally kick in BIMCO president blasts ill-judged regulations Anastasios Papagiannopoulos had ballast water management and the 2020 sulphur cap in mind as he complains that the debate on...

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Low-sulfur clock ticking for heavy-lift carriers Top 50 Global Logistics Providers: 2017 - strong revenue growth Projects to boost truck fluidity at NY-NJ port but more needed Europe rail projects, road tolls come online amid truck scarcity PSA JNPT terminal targets transshipment with new call US tariffs to hit trans-Pacific imports hardest in 2020

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Canfornav's Michael Hagn dies at 74 President and chief executive had been force behind transition to shipowning; Knud Jensen to take over. Diversifying yards in Europe may face struggle to meet delivery schedules Some have been more successful than others as shipyards' landscape reflects need to adapt to changing market demands Mitsui-Yangzijiang tie-up could create shipbuilding powerhouse New Asian yard partnership is being watched closely by competitors in Japan, South Korea and China Winds of climate change tell us to sail back to the future If the industry is to get anywhere near contributing its fair share of vital carbon emission cuts, it needs to think beyond scrubbers and take a fresh look at a much older technology Major liner alliances break rank on Asia-Europe trade Two big groups reverse capacity cuts with plans to redeploy and upsize tonnage MSC leads boxship charge for scrubbers Scrubbers to be a big part of container operator's $1.5bn eco-investment scheme Eastern Pacific takes Hyundai Samho boxship haul past $1.25bn Shipowner books another seven neo-panamax containerships at the South Korean yard, splitting its total of 11 vessels at the facility between LNG-fuelled and scrubber-fitted units Contships homes in on feeder boxships sextet Nikolas Pateras-led outfit exceeds 30 ship-mark with deal for Hartmann and FPMC vessels Repsol reignites hunt for LNG bunker vessel JERA to have 'inherent' exposure to LNG bunkering GasLog's partner calls in bids for Greek FSRU Gastrade said to be within weeks of sanctioning the country's first floating LNG-import terminal Edison homes in on Knutsen for small-scale LNG carrier Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's first LNGBV heads to the Baltic New Borealis plant to boost VLGC shipments to Antwerp port Austrian chemical giant's new PDH plant will require the equivalent of 25 to 30 VLGCs per year when running at full capacity SSY's Turner steps down as LNG market reaches new heights Gas specialist explains why this market upturn is different and how many more ships may be needed Shipowners pick up bargains as six Toisa OSVs change hands Navieros del Golfo and Micoperi are among the buyers of six of nine ex-Callimanopulos offshore vessels Response team tackles shadier side of shipping Landlubber swaps big business lifestyle for career in charity Technology is key to unlocking greater efficiency Chief executive extends society's reach and impact with series of digital apps Sailors' Society scores double century caring for seafarers worldwide Digital age sees charity move from Napoleonic-era roots to a 21st century welfare lifeline for crews Volga State University joins Nautical Institute Marine insurers reveal losses from super yacht blaze at Lurssen Two leading firms warn profits will be hit following fire that destroyed luxury vessel at German shipyard Poulsson calls for 'common sense' to prevail over 2020 rules Minoa Marine buys second panamax from Fukujin Kisen Twelve-year-old panamax changes hands, lowering the average age of both the buyer's and the seller's fleet Tsakos team turns charity pedals with ride to Paris Integr8 fuel supply unit heading for higher profile Bunkers arm of Navig8 group has seen little fanfare, but that may change with the IMO 2020 deadline and increased focus on fuel price and quality P66 and Koch take more crude tankers on time charters US refiners are still active in locking in tonnage after recent chartering spree Vitol emerges as charterer of NAT newbuild Clarksons and Braemar in same boat over leadership challenge Both London-listed shipbrokers are searching for new chairmen and ways to restore shareholder confidence in their boards '2020 wild card' could buoy shipbuilding Contracting levels are still low but, according to market analysts, shipbuilders could be about to benefit from environmental regulation Japanese industrial giants reposition as orders dwindle Publicly quoted outfits are focusing on their strengths and working with peers to compensate for their weakness Allseas exits handysize sector with bulker sale High-value vessels bolster European orderbook Bocimar and Oak Maritime put capesize bulker up for sale Masterbulk sells final two 1980s-built bulkers for recycling in Alang German yards toast gilt-edged orderbook Chinese capesize owners under bank pressure to sell Local ship-finance players are pushing owners to raise cash by selling bulkers, and talking to foreign owners about fleet deals New Chinese ECA claims Dohle ship as first victim Containership accused of operating while exceeding sulphur-content rules Scorpio has a surprise defender in shares deal This analyst may be the last person you'd expect to rise and support Robert Bugbee and team on corporate-governance grounds. Britannia says no to general increase Hartmann revives ethylene carrier order at CIMC Aborted GasChem Narwhal project resurrected at former Sinopacific shipyard two years after Ocean Yield-backed contract was cancelled. Fosen Yard takes over bankrupt NES Norwegian shipbuilder to revive German yard as it sees synergies. Hyundai Heavy workers stage partial strike Union staff walking out this week in pay dispute. SD sells laid-up PSV duo, leases back another Oslo owner finds buyer for ships acquired from defunct World Wide Supply. Keppel Offshore & Marine snaps three quarter losing streak Del Monte moves into boxships with Chinese order US fruit giant inks debut for six feederships at Huangpu Wenchong. VLCCs next in line for US exports led rate spike DNB Markets says drivers of last VLGC and LNG carrier up-cycles will soon arrive in big tanker market. Speed and confusion blamed for CMA CGM dock smash VIDEO: UK warns of shrinking margin for error as boxships grow bigger after UAE bash that injured 10; report comes days after second smash in India. Sentinel Marine snaps up Siem PSV UK owner adds Norwegian vessel to ERRV fleet for reported $0.5m. Nissen Kaiun capesize sale shows renewed price confidence Japanese shipowner has inked a deal which reverses price trend observed of late. Giuseppe Bottiglieri poised to exit the tanker sector Sale of four tankers expected to raise $30m for restructuring Italian shipowner Bulk needs broader investor base to spur stocks Shipping investors have their positions, meaning generalists are needed to move the dial, Jon Chappell says. MSC Cruises inks four-ship deal worth $2.3bn Fincantieri bags order for "ultra-luxury" vessels as cruise boom continues. Troim flips 2020 Bulkers plan and will now take in newbuilds Transocean purchases second MR tanker Tallink orders $287m LNG shuttle ferry Estonian owner picks Finland's Rauma for green newbuilding. Oltmann launches new green ship fund German owner teams with Briese to raise money against eco-MPP newbuild. Sleeping master grounded Venus cargoship Exhausted captain affected by alcohol as cargoship sailed into trouble off Sweden. Norwegian royals see Seglem sign for China tankers Contract signing among several events taking place during Norway-China Business Summit Sumitomo expands LNG bunkering footprint to Turkey Tie-up with Arkas Bunkering will see ship-to-ship LNG bunkering introduced in the region. More to come for AET after 'leap of faith' on LNG-fuelled tankers Senior executives at the MISC Berhad-controlled tanker owner outline their future vision for LNG fuelling as the Eagle Bintulu and Eagle Brasilia are named at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Contaminated bunker unrelated to low sulphur fuel IBIA report suggests there is no direct co-relation between low sulphur fuel oil blends and cases of bad bunkers impacting vessels this year. Triton sheds bulker amid growing S&P talk in supramax sector As supramax charter rate index hits 4.5-year high, deal talk in the sector accelerates

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OCTOBER 18, 2018
Japan refiners secure alternatives to Iran oil, still seeking US waiver: PAJ Saudi Aramco to take 9% stake in China's private Zhejiang Petrochemcial: sources Final fuel oil barges to be loaded from Antwerp Fri on coker upgrade: sources Coker will result in loss of up to 200,000 mt/month of HSFO in the region. Binding offtake deals with Polish company lift Venture Global LNG export hopes Fujairah ex-wharf bunker premiums may find near-term support on limited supply: sources "I think premiums will continue to be high until the end of the year," a Fujairah bunker fuel trader said. FUTURES: Crude dips on US stock build as supply concerns stem fall US commercial crude stocks rose 6.49 million barrels to a 15-week high of 416.44 million barrels in the week ended October 12. EIA data showed. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 2.9% on week as light distillates climb Stocks of heavy distillates and residue slipped by 0.3% on the week to 7.913 million barrels. Goldman Sachs Currie plays down $100/barrel oil risk Its base case is for a modest decline in inventories in the Q4, which will likely keep prices somewhere around $80/b, Currie said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

FINANCING

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

PORTS

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.

MARINAS

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

CRUISES

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

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.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

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

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

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

OFFSHORE

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.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

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.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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%.

INSTITUTIONS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

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.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

OFFSHORE

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

LOGISTICS

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.

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

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

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

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

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

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%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

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.

PORTS

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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.

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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