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BRIEFS
January 24, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutch goes remote control at Thai terminal with quay cranes and RTGs
  • HMM sheds 24pc of box shipping capacity due to Maersk, MSC deal
  • Fewer than 100 idle boxships as demand for tonnage stays tight
  • South Carolina ports handle record 2.2 million TEU in 2017
  • Antwerp's 2017 throughput rises 4pc to 10.5 million TEU
  • Canada's 'progressive trade' agenda risks NAFTA withdrawal by US
  • New Canadian Arctic shipping rules to cost US$28,000 per ship
  • Hapag-Lloyd sees mergers ahead, and shipping growth rising 4pc in 2018
  • Russian Arctic seaports post bumper year - best since 2010
  • Argentina to reduce river and port pilotage rates 20 - 40pc
  • New Orleans contemplates 2nd box terminal to meet growing demand
  • Heathrow: Sloping third runway to cut costs by US$3.4 billion
  • Amazon wants 20 graves moved 4 miles to accommodate air cargo hub
  • DHL flies male and female pandas to breed in Finland - with luck

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • ...participates in TATA Mumbai Marathon 2018; reiterates support to social causes
  • Allcargo Logistics wins 'Best Risk Management Framework & Systems' award at IRMA 2018
  • CSC JV awarded international cargo handling concession at CSIA Airport Mumbai
  • Skyways Group launches STEER, a unique airfreight product
  • Transport infrastructure in Varanasi undergoing major overhaul
  • HPCL integrates with ONGC
  • CTL & BHP 2018 Conference & Expo brings the entire cargo & logistics sector under one roof

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LATAM Cargo Daily
  • "Increase our utilisation rates"
  • Securing track access rights for freight traffic
  • Trieste: in mourning for Dario Samer
  • Luxembourg lifts driver deployment regulation
  • More room for beauty products
  • K Line crosses Milano Bridge
  • Cool chain packaging provider expands in USA
  • Salix heads for Europe with new CEO
  • Yusen Logistics UK renews after takeover of Transfreight
  • First automatic train tests on Betuweroute
  • Strasbourg and Haropa ink new pact
  • MEA implements IBS solution
  • CHF 100 million for futuristic cargo transport system
  • Volumes remain consistently high, says RWI
  • Heathrow extends board by COO
  • Major course change for Niki
  • Third life sciences and healthcare warehouse

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • German H&M market stops freefall
  • Power-assisted suits help Japan call time on shipbuilders' '3D'
  • COSCO to make Zeebrugge northwest Europe "gateway"
  • Danish Maritime Growth Plan has shipowner support
  • Euronav wins Bloomberg gender equality recognition
  • More than 62 separate operations in Sanchi spill clean-up
  • Singapore's offshore and marine sector sees wave of restructuring
  • Policy banks to relax refund guarantees for South Korean yards
  • China's big terminal operators grow in size and reach
  • DSME staff jailed over fatal fire
  • No intention to move to Busan, says HMM

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • Schiphol artificially restricting airport cargo capacity with 'illegal' slot rules
  • Cosco achieves its ambition to take control of box facilities at Zeebrugge
  • MSC lines up against Grimaldi as it enters deepsea ro-ro shipping sector
  • Some emerging markets will see 'stellar' growth in 2018 - but some must 'muddle through'
  • More carriers may pressure shipyards to postpone newbuild box ship deliveries
  • Tony Berkeley to retire as chairman of Rail Freight Group
  • Truckers fear Nafta demise as Trump targets foreign renewables

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • T-ESB 4 successfully completes integrated trials
  • VIDEO: USS Little Rock to winter in Montreal, not Florida
  • USCG responds to Virgin Islands grounding
  • Crowley aids power restoration efforts in Vieques, Puerto Rico
  • Denmark unveils plan for maritime sector growth
  • EU approves state aid to Croatian shipbuilder
  • Inmarsat bolsters communications support for OSV market
  • CMS in global service deal for low-speed WinGD engines

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • Cement carrier repels pirate attack in Gulf of Aden
    Perpetrators' approach indicates this was more likely piracy rather than terrorism
  • Tankers and boxships to benefit from IMF's new growth picture
    Boost for dry bulk could be smaller as China's economic growth slows, Clarksons Platou says
  • BPA lobbies Treasury on improved status for ports after Brexit
    As the UK moves into a new trading environment, it is important that ports are able to grasp the opportunity...
  • Danish Shipping expects 10% growth in fleet registrations by 2021
    Group that represents shipowners and operators applaud new measures by Danish government
  • Freight trade between US and EU to emerging markets fell in 2017
    Agility reports that route from Qatar to European Union region was the fastest-growing trade lane in 2017
  • EU approves state aid for Croatian shipyard
    EU says measure will allow the ailing Uljanik yard to meet urgent liquidity needs while preparing a restructuring plan within six months
  • LNG makes power play for container shipping
    CMA CGM's decision to invest in liquefied natural gas could bring the alternative fuel into the mainstream
  • Daily Briefing
    If there's one rather obvious flaw in Denmark's new plan for growth in the maritime sector, it's that the vision...
  • Maersk invests in digital start-up NYSHEX
    Six global carriers committed to NYSHEX, which aims to bring certainty to the contract negotiating process in order to end...
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping braced for profit slump
    Company posted approximately $62m impairment losses on five aframax tankers
  • Bangladesh embarks on port revolution
    Government sets sail with ambitious masterplan to facilitate trade growth
  • Korean shipbuilders expect 20% drop in sales for 2018
    Forecast comes amid lack of orders, a possible increase in steel plate prices and the strong South Korean won
  • Cosco Shipping Ports agrees concession deal with Zeebrugge
    Move comes after group bought over the 76% stake in the Zeebrugge terminal from APM Terminals for $42.1m
  • Underwater drone finds point of collision impact on Sanchi
    Bulker made triangular gash 35 m wide on tanker's starboard side
  • SITC expects 50% profit boost from favourable market conditions
    Bocom International Securities estimates net profit for years 2017-2019 to hit $184m, $225m and $270m respectively
  • Diana Containerships sells two post panamaxes for $22m
    Move comes as initial seven-ship deal falls through on financing issues
  • Diana Shipping nets more than 40% rate rise in panamax charter deal
    Vessel expected to bring in about $4.4m in gross revenue for the minimum employment period

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • Washer, solar tariffs threaten Jacksonville, Virginia gains
  • Matarbari port's expansion goal is 8,000 TEU ships by July 2023
  • Analysis: 'Perfect storm' factors to lengthen US trucker shortage
  • Amsterdam Schiphol solves its freighter slot problem, for now
  • China's biggest terminals report strong growth, expand reach
  • Shippers told to brace for record US trucking rates
  • Maersk becomes sixth carrier to join NYSHEX

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • Teekay turns its capital taps for $200m
    Vancouver-based company plans sales both to public and private investors in latest round of cash raising.
  • Costamare grows fleet amid signs of improving market
    Greek owner reveals secondhand acquisition as it reports strong quarterly results.
  • Trafigura readies more US crude cargoes
    Trading firm commits to additional volumes from new pipeline that will be delivered to the Texas Coast.
  • Eagle Bulk shareholder stake dips below 5%
    Move by AC Maritime requires Cayman Islands-based company to file notice with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • Maersk takes punt on NYSHEX trading platform
    World's largest liner company joins peers investing in and using online freight booking platform.
  • Greens urge caution on Arctic seaborne trade
    Volume of goods shipped on Arctic waters hits new record with more growth to come, but trade brings risk.
  • Boxships and tankers biggest winners from IMF upgrade
    Frode Morkedal and Herman Hildan explain why improved outlook for global economy is music to shipping ears.
  • CMES expects profit to fall by up to 68%
    Chinese tanker owner hit by asset impairment in 2017.
  • Robot locates Sanchi point of impact
    Collision tore 35-metre hole in NITC tanker's hull.
  • Evercore cuts crude forecast with cycle close to bottom
    Analyst believes it is too early to put money into stocks
  • Ocean Tankers adds up to 10 more newbuilds
    Singapore owner back in China for bigger products carriers.
  • Euronav joins new Bloomberg gender equality index
    New York-listed tanker owner says inclusion on index is reflection of sustained progress.
  • Vinalines could sell shares worth $30m
    Vietnamese state owner prices public auction of stock.
  • First freight deal settled in bitcoin
    Quorum and Interchart hail milestone wheat shipment from Russia to Turkey.
  • Wisdom back in Japan for bulkers
    Taiwanese owner spending up to $49m on Imabari newbuildings.
  • Uggla set for strike two with Maersk Drilling
    AP Moller Holding reported to be preparing move to buy drilling division from Danish group.
  • Torm nets $100m from private placement in Copenhagen
    Share sale comes just a few weeks after its move to list in the US without raising funds.
  • Listing cargoship stabilised off Galapagos
    Baltic Betina got into difficulty off Ecuadorian islands.
  • EU approves $117m Uljanik lifeline
    Commission says loan guarantee vital to keeping Croatian yard operating.
  • Fitch keeps Soechi Lines on negative watch
    Shipyard operations proving a drag on Indonesian tanker owner.
  • Latvian Shipping takes on Sargeant tanker
    Vitol-owned company expands managed fleet with US bitumen vessel.
  • Itopf confirms bunker spill from Sanchi
    But tanker pollution expert plays down pollution fears due to distance from shore.
  • Platts to revise USGC VLGC assessment methodology
    Greater use of Panama Canal, plus increased number of US loading terminals prompt overhaul.
  • BP and Oman sign LNG supply deal
    UK oil major agrees seven year deal with revitalized Middle East gas producer.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • Executive Moves: TECSYS, NAVTOR, Alliance Shippers, DCLI and Dachser
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock TECSYS hires chief marketing officer; NAVTOR names chief technology officer; Alliance Shippers appoints pre...
  • Automatic freight train tests to commence in the Netherlands
    French train maker Alstom will work with Dutch infrastructure operator ProRail and Rotterdam Rail Feeding (RRF) to pilot automatic train op...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports inks agreement to operate Belgian terminal
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports, the port terminal operator arm of China's COSCO Shipping, inked a concession for the operation of CSP Zeebrugge Termi...
  • Trump assesses broad tariffs on residential washers, solar cells
    President Donald Trump has approved an in-quota 20 percent safeguard tariff for large residential washer imports and a 30 percent tariff on...
  • POLB board approves Pier B on-dock rail facility
    The Port of Long Beach's Board of Harbor Commissioners on Monday approved a long-in-development project that would situate a new on-dock ra...
  • TSA: Cargo from five Middle Eastern countries subject to additional screenings
    Cargo originating in five Middle Eastern countries will undergo additional screening per a new set of rules set out by the U.S. Transportat...
  • ABC airfreight volumes soar in 2017
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the all-cargo subsidiary of Russia's Volga Dnepr Airlines, saw its airfreight volumes soar 13 percent year-o...
  • Judge rejects injunction for JaxPort dredging project
    U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has denied a motion for a preliminary injunction against the dredging of the St. Johns River in or...
  • Booming e-commerce industry presents new challenges for retailers
    There's an old mantra that the personal computing industry used to live by: every year, the computing power and memory of a PC would double...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2018
  • North Sea crude flows to the Far East limited so far this year: cFlow
    Arbitrage flows of North Sea crude oil to the Far East have been limited so far this year as no VLCCs have been confirmed on this route yet according to data from cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software, while market participants expect one VLCC to make the voyage at the end of January.
  • Oil futures rise, but US tariffs darken outlook
    Oil futures rose Tuesday, with ICE Brent briefly above $70/b, though prices were kept in check by concerns over trade restrictions after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports of solar panels and washing machines.
  • Falih says Saudi-Russia oil market cooperation could last 'decades and generations'
    The cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia on managing the market could continue over decades and generations, rather than devolve into a market share battle once the current output cut agreement ends at the end of 2018, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said Tuesday.
  • First Salina Cruz HSFO cargo enters USWC since July: US Customs data
    A cargo of fuel oil from Mexico's Salina Cruz refinery has been exported to the US West Coast for the first time in more than six months, US Customs data showed.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • India's NIIF inks deal with DP World to advance ports, logistics in India
    Advancing ports and logistics facilities in the country would also bode well for the country's bunker sector.
  • Taiwan orders ships out of its waters after suspected oil deal with N Korea: report
    The report said that the two tankers were denied entry into Kaohsiung Port in southern Taiwan on Friday.
  • FUTURES: Oil extends bull run on IMF forecast, weaker US dollar
    The IMF has revised up its global growth forecasts for both 2018 and 2019 by 0.2 percentage points to 3.9%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
LEGISLATION
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
PORTS
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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