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December 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe up 9.1pc to US$766/TEU, USWC up 19pc at $1,229/FEU
  • US 'incredibly assertive', compelling all to enforce Iran sanctions: ICS
  • Regular container service to start from Wuhan to Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya
  • China trade contracts in August but worst yet to come, say economists
  • Russia's Rosatom to start Arctic container shipping with US$7 billion
  • COSCO SHIPPING moves up in the world from fourth to third place
  • Belt and Road: Qingdao port buys 33pc of Cosco's Abu Dhabi CT
  • Malta docks 20,954-TEU Maltese-flagged CMA CGM Jean Mermoz
  • Kalmar to develop electric reachstacker and heavy forklift
  • Biggest hydrogen-powered fuel cell enters approval phase
  • Boeing studies new ways to improve efficiency of its 767 freighter
  • India's SpiceJet, Bahrain's Gulf Air work to expand air freight volume
  • Kuwait's aviation regulator study predicts air freight will grow rapidly

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2019
  • AMTOI's North Region Chapter holds conference on multimodalism in Delhi
  • Bahri recognised twice at Arab Best Awards
  • Global sulphur cap compliant fuel oil already available on west coast of India: Minister
  • India's accession seen bringing ship recycling convention a step closer to coming into force
  • Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
  • Oil spill mock drill exercise conducted at JNPT North Anchorage
  • Roadmap in place to boost port capacity to 3,300+ mtpa by 2025
  • Compulsory implementation of FASTags now from Dec. 15
  • Faceless assessment of cargo planned
  • Ministry of Railways further liberalises General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme
  • CCI approves acquisition of 37.40 pc of the paid-up share capital & joint control of Adani Gas by Total Holdings
  • Foreign exchange reserves continue upward march
  • Govt to bring tax refund scheme for exporters before Cabinet & notify it soon, says Piyush Goyal
  • India seeking review of FTAs with ASEAN & Japan, says Piyush Goyal
  • India's crude steel production down in Oct.
  • Industry expects more bold reform & other measures
  • Less sugar production projected
  • Multi-country, multi-disciplinary operation targets illicit financial flows & money laundering

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast route between Moskow and Zibo launched
  • Multi-voltage installation for locomotive workshop
  • Arkas Line and Cnan Med join forces
  • Unitax expands its capacities
  • Time Matters is preferred supplier for Bosch
  • Emirates to increase Dhaka cargo capacity
  • East Midlands Gateway terminal on track for completion
  • Goodman offers logistics space in LA
  • Agnes Heftberger joins DVF's presiding board
  • K Line to manage offshore LNG-Bunkering in Singapore
  • Iberia to add IAD
  • Transuniverse Forwarding wins third Nitto award
  • Scannell Properties buys first real estate in Germany
  • Best practices for safety in container handling
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New semitrailer saves money
  • Caribbean focuses on peak season

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Carriers unveil rate hikes and surcharges ahead of CNY cargo rush
  • Another step to becoming 'a global integrator': Maersk in 4PL contract with Syngenta
  • As major lines move in on intra-Asia trades, regional carriers feel the pressure
  • Hawaiian Airlines Cargo builds in a holding pattern as it gets closer to JAL
  • Tiaca's brave new sustainable air cargo world... but will supply chain partners support?
  • Black Friday: a logistical nightmare that's bad for the environment
  • M&A radar: 3 targets for DSV Panalpina... why not 30? But only one stands out
  • Supply chain radar: Expeditors answers your questions. We translate, but you can thank the SEC

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • USACE completes Overton Lock and Dam dewatering
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has completed the dewatering of the John H. Overton Lock and Dam, located on the Red River, in Alexandria, La, at river mile
  • K Line to manage Singapore LNG bunkering vessel
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has signed a ship management agreement covering the 7,500 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel under construction for Singapore's FueLNG Pte Ltd., which will operate the vessel and
  • Mobile ballast water treatment system available in Port of Hamburg
    German maritime waste specialist Jongen GmbH has taken delivery of a Damen InvaSave 300 mobile ballast water treatment system. Jongen provides waste oil, waste water, and the waste removal services for maritime
  • Wight Shipyard to build four ferries for Malta
    U.K. shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co. is continuing its success in the ferry sector, securing an order for four vessels for Malta's Captain Morgan Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Fortina Investments Ltd. The
  • CMS offers solution for low-sulfur fuel engine starting problems
    CSSC Marine Service Co (CMS), the equipment service subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), is offering a retrofit solution for engine starting problems that may occur with less viscous low-sulfur fuels.

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Grey outlook and Christmas jeer
    Our regular round-up of the stories behind the headlines this week eyes up plenty of dark clouds on the horizon...
  • Perception is a key element in the autonomous discussion
    Several studies of the benefits of autonomous transportation have concluded that it is not enough to argue that controlling cost...
  • Nordic ports join forces in sustainable transport drive
    Port operators seek to share best practice in meeting UN sustainable development goals
  • Ports and terminals call for block exemption clarity
    The European Union framework is no longer up to the job, given the ever-increasing market concentration. Critics want to know...
  • China Merchants sells two VLCCs to Advantage Tankers
    Delivery of the ships is scheduled for early or middle December this year
  • South African operator rejects criticism of LNG
    The owner of South Africa's first LNG bunkering terminal has called into question the motives of those in the shipping...
  • Price spikes and delivery delays seen in Singapore ahead of IMO 2020
    There is confusion in the market as some tankers are loaded with LSFO at anchorages waiting on IMO 2020 arbitrage...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The outlook for 2020 and beyond
    This week, we're crunching the numbers and offering up a market forecast with Lloyd's List Intelligence's analytical oracle Christopher Pålsson...
  • UK maritime sector could benefit from OECD tax reforms
    Lord Mountevans highlighted some progress in the area of finance that was singled out as the one weak spot in...
  • Shipowners' Club seeks 5% rate rise
    'The board has applied a 5% general increase in premiums for all covers for 2020. This will be inclusive of any...
  • Ocean freight contract rates rise in November
    In what will offer a glimmer of hope for container lines, contract rates have moved in a positive direction this...
  • MPC Container Ships forecasts greater stability in charter market
    Despite a weak third quarter, boxship fleet owner says removal of tonnage from market and low supply growth will support...
  • Global trade continues to lose momentum
    Germany, China and the US all see contractions amid stagnating global economy
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping used to police sanctions, forum hears | Investor shuns Qatar newbuilding investment on governance concerns |...
  • The Interview: Tom Crowley
    The head of the US marine solutions, energy and logistics company Crowley Maritime says it shines most brightly when there's...
  • Drilling activities for shallow water jack-ups seen stronger in Malaysian market
    Velesto, on the other hand, expects rig utilisation rate to remain high in 2020 and expects to benefit from the...
  • CDB Leasing strikes $269m financing deal for two MSC boxships
    Chinese lessor will charter the pair to MSC-affiliated Conglomerate Maritime for 12 years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • East-west spot rates rebound ahead of low-sulfur fuel surcharges
  • India's surcharge review threatens to squeeze container lines

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Shipowners face delays, higher costs for bunkering in Singapore pre-IMO 2020
    With bunker suppliers in need to clean tanks for new compliant fuel, shipowners are having a tougher time in getting prompt delivery of marine fuel
  • Tsuneishi forecasts newbuild promise - or a boom - in 2020
    Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co aims to secure about 50 newbuildings each year, based on the shipbuilding capacities at its three yards - its main facility in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) in the Philippines and Tsuneishi Zhoushan Shipbuilding in China. Company president Kenji Kawano has been candid about the group's performance so far this year, saying it had achie
  • Overseas presence gives Tsuneishi Shipbuilding scope to compete
    Hiroshima-based 'Tsuneishi factory' plays a critical role in research and development, training and vessel design for its satellite yards in China and the Philippines
  • Tanker owners need not lose sleep over extended Opec cut
    Rising supply from producers in the Atlantic basin means overall tonne-mile demand for crude tankers can hold firm in 2020
  • Cargo Day raises a record $1m for Mercy Ships
    Owners, charterers, brokers and traders dig deep in annual fund-raiser for medical charity
  • Imabari Shipbuilding and JMU to forge Japan yard mega-merger
    Share acquisition will signal start of part of new business pact between the two Japanese giants
  • Bimco: VLCC deliveries hit 'staggering' 43-year high
    Shipowners' organisation says 1976 was the last time big tanker fleet growth outstripped current levels - and it doesn't believe the hype about rates
  • Eimskip axes 55 workers and closes two offices
    Icelandic container line says cost-cutting measures having an effect on bottom line
  • NYK Line inks sustainability loan for $456m as UECC scores green finance
    Japanese owner says interest rate can be adjusted depending on social responsibility performance
  • Alios Bulkers moves into kamsarmax segment
    S Livanos-controlled Alios Bulkers has quietly moved into the kamsarmax bulker segment. The company has added the 81,000-dwt Atlantic Samurai (built 2019) and the 82,000-dwt Sanoyas-built Aquila Ocean (built 2018) to its website. The Greek shipowner's addition of the two Japanese-built vessels has not been reported. The Aquila Ocean is reportedly linked to Japanese lender Orix Corp and the At
  • Industry welcomes India's ratification of Hong Kong Convention
    India has formally acceded to the IMO Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) Indian cabinet approves Hong Kong Convention ratification India on way to join Hong Kong Convention, official says Gopal Krishna, secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Shipping, and Amitabh Kumar, India's director-general of shipping, deposited th
  • Singapore commission questions HHI-DSME merger plan
    Competition authority flags up fears focused on LNG carrier construction
  • AP Moller-Maersk wields axe with at least 100 jobs cut
    Hamburg Sud bears the brunt of staff cuts as Danish giant seeks efficiencies
  • Solstad sells DESS stake to Fredriksen as loss hits $109m
    Norwegian owner cuts debt in deal to pull out of well boat joint venture as financing talks continue
  • Jan De Nul secures green financing for new installation ship
    Belgian owner taps five-bank syndicate to fund powerful vessel ordered at CMHI Haimen
  • Cleaves revises tanker asset prices up again in 'peak' market
    Resale values have risen again due to strong fundamentals, analyst says
  • K Line rolls out alcohol-detecting app for crew
    Japanese owner cracking down on booze consumption with new kit
  • Fledgling Turkish outfit grows with Maersk tanker buy
    Newly created Turkish company Tankmarine Ship Management has notched up its first major ship acquisition, snapping up one of several tankers sold by Danish shipping giant Maersk Tankers. Clients of Istanbul-based Tankmarine have emerged as the new owners of the 37,200-dwt Maersk Erin (built 2004), which was reported sold in September for $9.35m. Some market sources believed at the time the Maers
  • Eastmed offloads oldest ship to growing Ukraine buyer
    Greece's Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (Eastmed) has sold its oldest and smallest bulker to a steadily growing Ukrainian handymax specialist. The 45,500-dwt handymax Glyfada (built 1995) fetched more than $4m in a sale in late November, several brokers reported. The ship, constructed by Tsuneishi Group's Tadotsu Shipbuilding, was by far the oldest unit in Thanassis Martinos-led Eastmed's mixed f
  • MPCC fixes 90% of scrubber-fitted ships on savings-sharing deals
    Oslo-listed boxship owner is well on the way to positioning the fleet for IMO 2020 deadline
  • Damen secures Timorese ropax order
    Timor-Leste government signs newbuilding deal with Dutch shipbuilder
  • Hunter needs no new equity as VLCCs start working
    Norwegian tanker group posts loss of $1.58m due to cancelled bank financing
  • CMV confirms purchase of Carnival Corp cruise duo
    UK-based cruise operator says it has bought both ships that were reported sold earlier this week
  • Icon Offshore sees losses halved compared to a year ago
    Malaysia's largest OSV firm has seen vessel utilization improve to 57.5% over last six months
  • Maersk Growth invests in Danish IoT start-up Onomondo
    Technology will improve ability to connect devices such as cranes, trucks, vessels and containers, says liner giant
  • Seven Islands buying spree extends to oldest Eletson, Ancora tankers
    Indian company's IMO 2020 product tanker play reaches $90m mark as it purchases two more units from Greeks
  • Gard creates London-based chief underwriting officer post
    P&I club said move reflects the importance of UK capital's place in insurance market

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Down Under Trucking: hugely taxing time for truckers
    In this week's round-up of trucking stories from around Australia: truckers slugged by box terminal operators; truckers slugged by tax hikes; truckers slugged by safety...
  • Outbound tender rejections continue to climb through Thanksgiving
    This is the first time outbound tender rejections have remained above 6% for consecutive weeks since March 2019.
  • Daimler to lay off at least 10,000 workers worldwide
    Daimler AG announced that it has reached an agreement with employee representatives to trim its workforce by at least 10,000 workers.
  • Parking apps boost safety, productivity for female truckers
    Ellen Voie, the CEO of Women in Trucking, spoke on the issues that female truckers in particular face when they are looking for parking spots.
  • Today's Pickup: Portland considers 'risk bonds' against companies that operate fossil fuel plants
    Owners would have to prepay for estimated fuel spill cleanup costs.
  • Commentary: Amtrak vs. freight railroads. Shippers, you are impacted!
    Shippers need to take heed of the Congressional push to allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads over on-time performance.
  • Ontruck's strategic acquisition of Briver will help triple its revenue in 2019
    Spanish road freight startup Ontruck has acquired digital freight forwarding platform Briver, in an attempt to consolidate its market position in the Spanish region of...

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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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