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June 25, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate declines 3.2pc to US$834/TEU, off 5.7pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM boosts ASAF service with new rotation
  • 2M Alliance suspends transpacific loop
  • Maersk Line axes services to boost parent group's profits
  • Raised Bayonne Bridge brings higher box volume to NYNJ port
  • Cosco Shipping Lines adds another 14,500 TEU containership to its fleet
  • Hong Kong fears US-China trade war will hurt trade volumes
  • Singapore's OceanMasters geared up to sail towards its centennial
  • Cathay Pacific fears US-China trade war will hit profitable cargo business
  • Lowering of US tax rate drives up FedEx earnings 52pc to US$4.6b
  • Emirates boosts flights to Luanda

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 24, 2018
  • AMTOI hosts interactive session on the current trend of logistics in India
  • Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding establishes first-of-its-kind infrastructure in Asia Pacific with the formation of labs in Mumbai & Vizag
  • Five-fold increase in India's cotton shipments to China possible next crop year
  • Cargo share of Major Ports increasing
  • India trying to make Chabahar Port in Iran operational by 2019: Nitin Gadkari
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust celebrates International Day of Yoga
  • Mini Cape coal vessel calls at Kolkata Port's Sagar for the first time
  • PSA's BMCT holds career counselling session for students from local area
  • Cool Chain Association Chairman calls for air cargo community to create its own perishables supply chain standard
  • One year on, impact of GST seen as positive for road logistics sector, says survey
  • Outlook for Indian logistics industry in FY19
  • Exports from SEZs grow 38 pc in May 2018: EPCES

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Across the open tundra
  • Top-of-the-range vehicle for rotor blade transport
  • Globaltruck to acquire GTD
  • Congestion persisting at port of Felixstowe
  • 295 tank cars for carrying chemicals
  • Schabirosky and Schneider take top slots at Hermes
  • 99 years later
  • Over 700 vehicles joining UPS natural gas fleet
  • Plans finalised for port of Prince Rupert terminal expansion
  • Alpensped reinforces European team
  • Moscow not only a target for football stars
  • Cargo pact between Hong Kong and Paris airports
  • Port throughput remains low key in 2018, says Drewry
  • BMJ joins Logcoop network
  • CCO change at port of Houston
  • New offer for last-minute freight
  • Hannibal doubles connections to Switzerland

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • Panama moves to tighten China ties
  • Panama Canal gets 50% boost in 2018 LNG transits
  • Pan Ocean, H-Line, and KLC get scrubber finance from KDB
  • HHI closes offshore yard in cost-cutting exercise
  • Anglo-Eastern boss says fitting scrubbers is 'absolutely insane', cites weight, stability issues
  • South Korean ports eye Inter-Korean opportunities

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • Container shipping lines push for rates increase as capacity begins to tighten
  • Market Insight: could DSV be a target for a forwarder like Damco?
  • Cargolux ready to help, as NCA aircraft may be out of operation until July
  • Logistics sector fears Customs chaos post-Brexit - 'Cargo won't move'
  • Time running out to register for Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme
  • OPEC moves toward raising oil supply to cool prices, as Iran softens stance

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • Canada taps Davie for three AHTS-conversion medium icebreakers
  • Naval Group and Centrale Nantes print full scale naval propeller blade
  • DFDS sells two ferries to time charterer
  • McQuilling analyzes impact of Libyan risks on tanker demand
  • Captain drank, left bridge unmanned: Vessel ran aground
  • LNG fueled Pasha pair will have TMC compressed air systems
  • ABS publishes DC Power Guide

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • Opec brings cheer to tanker owners with output hike
    Outlook for crude tankers' earnings brightens with incremental oil expected to enter the market
  • The Interview: Anselm Gehling
    German investment group Dr Peters has regained confidence as market conditions improve, and is targeting crude tanker and MPP expansion...
  • Star Bulk shares win approval for Oslo listing
    Star Bulk shares must be listed no later than August 6, says Oslo exchange
  • Cheer up, the outlook for world trade may only be moderately depressing
    Let's pin hopes on the EU acting like the grown-ups in the room
  • London Greeks raise orderbook concerns
    UK-based Greek think tank urges greater R&D spending by industry stakeholders to meet emission reduction goals
  • UK Chamber backs 'customs partnerships'
    Sir Michael Bibby fears a no-deal scenario with the EU would usher in disaster for the UK economy
  • Cainiao boss says e-commerce can reshape container shipping
    The head of Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics arm, wants to provide digital solutions to carriers and their partners
  • Prepare for 18 months of devastating uncertainty, Posidonia Roundtable hears
    Shipping faces a standoff in the year ahead as regulators appear firm in their deadlines while ship owners see them...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Gender balance
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping...
  • World boxship fleet update: Few new orders, but fleet keeps growing
    Fleet in balance ahead of likely increase in scrapping over next two years
  • British heavylift exports face Brexit barrier if Airbus flies the coop
    'No Deal' scenario directly threatens Airbus' future in the UK
  • The path ahead for the Cosco-OOIL merger
    The biggest puzzle is that CFIUS's concerns remain vague per se. 'The US side have not articulated what exactly their...
  • Morocco modernises grain terminals to support imports
    The North African country is upgrading its infrastructure with increased private sector involvement in financing and operations
  • Alafouzos family launch tanker fundraiser in Norway
    It is not just a play on the recovery of the tanker market, but also a play on the IMO...
  • Noble agrees $100m trade financing facility
    The investor consortium will in exchange get bonds offered by Noble as part of its restructuring
  • Libyan turmoil hits Mediterranean aframax rates
    Cross-Mediterranean aframax earnings have already fallen into negative territory, hitting minus $223 per day on Thursday
  • Rotterdam's new barge shuttle helps cut congestion
    New terminal connection adds 30% to barged container volumes
  • Daily Briefing
    Return of ship financiers comes at a price | Bullish bulker owners unfazed by trade wars | IMO 2020 to...
  • TEN to offer $155m in preferred shares
    Funds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include vessel acquisitions, strategic investments and preferred share redemptions
  • Torm opts to install scrubbers on 13 newbuildings
    Decision is unusual because few product tanker owners have chosen scrubbers as a post-2020 sulphur-cap solution

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • 2M trans-Pac service cut underscores overcapacity, reliability decline
  • Truck sector benefiting the most from India's tax reform
  • Tariffs or not, Brazil's ag export uptrend to continue
  • Port directors: BCOs face brighter future in new Southeast US chassis pool
  • Tariffs exacerbate long-running US ag export woes
  • Rotterdam barge delays persist despite easing measures

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • Profit jump at Oslo's Infinity
    Shipbroker result defies tanker market slump
  • Tsakos eyes up to $155m in preferred offering
    Latest in line of preferred share offerings aims to top tanks ahead of newest aframax project.
  • AHTS rates set to jump as Norway sells out
    All 11 working anchor-handlers tied up on spot jobs on Friday.
  • Murmansk ship auction off as owner pays up
    Court sale of general cargo vessel called off in South Africa.
  • Transmed Shipping buys third bulker from Noble Group
    Sale completes Singapore-listed firm's exit from kamsarmax ownership.
  • Braemar drafts interim chief financial officer
    Appointment comes as London-listed firm says S&P and finance arms enjoyed strong start to fiscal year.
  • DFDS offloads chartered-out ro-paxes
    Ukrainian owner Ukrferry buys veteran vessels it has been operating in the Black Sea.
  • 'Absolute disaster' warning on Brexit from Bibby
    Head of UK shipowners publicly warns government minister that 'time is running out' for a smooth EU exit
  • Lauterjung orders double in Poland
    German owner linked to deal for two cargoships at Szczecin yard.
  • Saade welcomes French PM on board
    French pair to board boxship as part of official visit to China.
  • New shipping loan scheme to support Norwegian yards
    Eksportkreditt Norge has launched a new fund to support shipowners ordering at Norwegian shipyards. The Government says ferries, fishing vessels, well boats and short sea vessels are all covered under the new offering. Torbjorn Roe Isaksen, Minister of Food, said: "This is a relevant and accurate measure that will lead to increased activity in Norwegian shipyards and to our expertise and workpla
  • HFW to advise Worshipful Company of Shipwrights
    Law firm takes on work for London charitable organisation.
  • Tanker tonic on the way from Opec
    Tanker owners are set for a boost from Opec after the world's leading oil producers agreed to turn up the taps. Tanker fixtures slump as Venezuela plight worsens The cartel has overcome opposition from Iran and will raise output by about one million barrels per day. Saudi Arabia and Russia have been pushing for the increase but a hard meeting was expected today after Iranian Oil Minister Bijan
  • Morten Hoegh takes chair at Gard
    Deputy steps up at P&I club as Bengt Hermelin steps down.
  • Smoke levels reduced on SSL Kolkata
    But salvors hampered by bad weather off India.
  • Verhoeven offers fresh look at life in Antwerp
    A decades long love affair with Antwerp has lead former head of the European Community Shipowners' Associations and now managing director of the International Association of Ports and Harbors, Patrick Verhoeven, to write a book about its port. Harbour Life, now available in English, documents the full gamut of life at the Port of Antwerp, which Verhoeven first became interested in as a 16-year-ol
  • Hyundai Heavy closing offshore yard as orders run dry
    Hyundai Heavy Industries is set to suspend operations at its offshore yard when it completes its final live contracts in the coming months. The world's largest shipbuilder says the offshore facility in Ulsan will finish up its final contracted business in July and August. Korea Line Corp confirms Hyundai VLCC order Kang Hwan-goo, president and chief executive of Hyundai Heavy Industries, says o
  • YZJ spends $9m on composites company
    Chinese yard group takes stake in fibre glass plastics maker Suzhou Jiumei.
  • Noble secures $100m in financing from investors
    Trader says funds allow more flexibility to expand its trade flows, particularly in LNG.
  • Silversea's Lefebvre: we would only have sold to RCCL
    Owner of cruise line says the company was never up for sale, but US rival was the only suitable partner.
  • Conbulk takes over Atlantska bulker
    Greek manager operating Maple Glory after redelivery by Croatian company.
  • EU investigates Qatar's long-term LNG deals
    European body to check if there are problematic territorial restriction clauses in contracts.
  • Fourteen robbers target tanker off Malaysia
    Perpetrators later arrested by police along with two suspected masterminds based in Batam.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • Ship collision video hits YouTube
    Video of a bulk carrier hitting the stern of a containership berthed at the Port of Kaohsiung hit YouTube this week. Pyae Phyo Thant is cr...
  • Council: Commerce should find way to revive Ex-Im
    The Commerce Department Trade Finance Advisory Committee (TFAC) on Thursday approved a recommendation for the Commerce secretary to work wi...
  • U.K. logistics industry sounds Brexit alarm
    Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the logistics industry needs urgent assistance and guidance from government if delayed s...
  • Study will look at expanding N.Y.-N.J. rail barge service
    The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has signed a contract for an environmental study to compare the environmental pros and cons...
  • FedEx shares drop despite earnings growth
    FedEx Corp. stock is taking a beating on Wall Street despite a strong earnings beat for thefourth quarter of the company's fiscal 2018 year...
  • U.S. duties for South Korean roller bearings roll on
    The Commerce Department said based on the results of its antidumping duty investigation that it will continue collecting dumping duties on ...
  • Canada changing where cars are imported
    Canada's Minister of Transport Marc Garneau on Wednesday announced an investment of more than C$6.3 million (U.S. $4.7 million) for a proje...
  • UPS, Teamsters agree on contract terms
    UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement on terms for a new five-year contract, according to s...
  • Trump pushing private USPS, air traffic control
    President Donald Trump is looking to privatize the United States Postal Service and spin off air traffic control functions from the Federal...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 22, 2018
  • Brent/WTI narrows sharply in wake of OPEC output deal
    The oil complex surged Thursday, taking many in the oil world by surprise after OPEC and its 10 non-OPEC partners put aside political differences and agreed to adhere to 100% of their production cuts
  • Australian energy IPO helps Vitol build cash pile in tough trading environment
    Vitol plans to raise up to A$3.1 billion ($2.3 billion) from the listing of Viva Energy on the Australian Stock Exchange by mid-July.
  • PAJ CHIEF SAYS US TARGETS TO BRING DOWN IRANIAN OIL EXPORTS TO ZERO
    Refiners' purchases of Iranian oil imports in August could be "the last" without securing the US sanctions waiver.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises ahead of OPEC meet, market divided on outcome
    Falih said that the increment on crude oil production will take time and that the extra production will not flood the market.
  • US university, navy developing ship coating to reduce bunker fuel consumption
    If friction drag is reduced, vessels would consume less fuel and enjoy a greater range of operations, ONR said.
  • INTERVIEW: Viswa sees jump in scrubber inquiries, plans more services ahead of IMO rule
    At least 60% of the current ships expected to opt for scrubbers by 2022, Dr. Vis said.
  • Exeno Yamamizu, Fearnleys become first ship broking firms to join SEA\LNG
    The momentum behind LNG bunkering has been positive, particularly in the last 18 months, Keller said.
  • Brent crude CFD market weakens amid OPEC-driven volatility
    BFOE offers continued to outweigh demand at the prompt this week, as buying interest in the MOC was mostly focused around cargoes loading during H2July.
  • Libyan forces recapture Ras Lanuf oil terminal, move on Es Sider
    NOC did not indicate when it might lift its force majeure declaration on loadings from the two terminals.
  • China to suspend detailed customs data release for May amid trade tensions: source
    Suspension indicates US-China trade tensions remain high, with potential for further escalation in coming months.

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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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