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December 6, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM calls on France to find new energy - fossil fuels must go
  • Paris transit strike stymies freight movement in and out of city
  • ASA welcomes India's accession to HKC green ship scrapping
  • US to tap US$60 billion war chest to beat out Huawei 5G in LDCs
  • France vows retaliation over US tariffs against its digital tax
  • China Shipbuilding bags US$4.2 billion contracts at Marintec China
  • Ex-Maersk men of Sea Intelligence blast other lines' C02 calculators
  • Sinotrans aims to deliver secure, speedy, cost-saving transport
  • Ahead of the game, Vanguard Logistics close to Belt and Road action
  • United joins AA, JetBlue in snubbing Boeing and buying Airbus
  • Call for same work, rests for cargo pilots as for passenger jet pilots
  • Lufthansa Cargo, ANA Cargo to bolster joint venture by digitisation

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • European shippers reject extension of BER without changes
  • FMT & IRClass sign MoU for strategic cooperation in latest generation bulk carrier designs
  • ITCO donates tank container to Shanghai Maritime University
  • Low-sulphur reference bunker index tracker published
  • India's apparel exports to EU face duty disadvantage, says Union Textiles Minister
  • MMTC places fresh order for 4,000 t of onions from Turkey
  • Karnataka's agri exporters urged to use New Mangalore Port
  • Mongla & Chattogram in Bangladesh are Ports of Call under Coastal Shipping Agreement between the two countries
  • Mumbai Port achieves record single day discharge of steel
  • Allcargo Logistics forays into express logistics with acquisition of Gati
  • Logistics & warehousing sector attracting noteworthy investment
  • Corporate Affairs Ministry launches Independent Director's Databank
  • Disappointment at repo rate status quo
  • Globalisation holding up despite pressure, shows index

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The call of the east
  • China-Laos railway rail-welding yard inaugurated
  • Free transport brings relief
  • Noerpel starts express service
  • Geodis names EVP group legal & insurance
  • Hefty customer for APM Terminals in Costa Rica
  • ECS Group: full speed ahead
  • Capacity of the South Africa - Swaziland line to be doubled
  • EVC launches real estate project in Madrid
  • ACI Latin America and Caribbean elects director general
  • Cargolux Cargo iQ re-certified
  • Hamburg has high expectations about Singapore-EU FTA
  • Australian trucker expands fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New logistics facility for bathroom solutions
  • Closing a port can cost a fortune
  • New CSR director for Getlink
  • BelugaXL receives Type Certification

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Air cargo carrier chiefs unite in demand for common standards across the EU
  • Ocean carriers' online carbon calculators are 'useless', says report
  • 'Explosive' revenue growth drives up H1 profits at Clipper Logistics
  • Ambitious plans to turn struggling Brescia Airport into a profitable cargo hub
  • Boom in manufacturing and e-commerce boosts Vietnam warehousing
  • DB Schenker on what's ahead for air freight in 2020

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • New Orleans grapples with continuing Algiers ferry issues
    New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners have issued an update on the ongoing work by the RTA to restore ferry service for Algiers residents,
  • TTB program will focus on lessons learned and industry issues
    The conference program for Marine Log's upcoming TTB (Tugs, Towboats, Barges) event is developing rapidly. Being held at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza in Mobile, Ala., March 24 & 25, TTB will
  • Design for 25,000 TEU LNG-fueled box ship gains DnV GL AiP
    Thought containerships couldn't get any bigger? Seems they can. China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has plans for a 25,000 TEU box ship that would be the world's largest yet. It would also be LNG-fueled.

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • 'Winning': the most overrated word in a trade war
    The current trade figures suggest that Donald Trump may be losing the upper hand in the US-China trade conflict
  • Norden to test biofuel bunkers
    The Danish shipowner Norden want to pilot a plant material-to-liquid fuels technology
  • World boxship fleet update: Scrubbing out capacity
    Idle fleet hits new highs as ships return to yards for scrubbers, but supply still outweighs demand
  • Premium rises not linked to IMO 2020, says North Club
    Most P&I Clubs have raised premiums recently but these are not driven by the risks associated with IMO 2020, Mr...
  • Teck Resources eyes boost in coal exports following rail deal
    Improvements now under way at Neptune Terminals are expected to increase the capacity of the facility by nearly 50% to 18.5m metric...
  • Viewpoint: Logistics log-jam
    At a time of heightened environmental consciousness, big diesel-engined ships and truck fleets have become perceived as a public enemy...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Ethane to feed China's gas shipbuilding ambition | Salvage industry said to be in 'decline phase' | ISU...
  • CSSC unveils LNG-powered 25,000 teu ship project
    Newly unveiled design comes despite scepticism about whether the size of the current largest boxship of 23,000 teu class should...
  • Top 10 in marine insurance 2019
    As part of our 2019 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best global...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • White to step down as executive director at Port of Baltimore
  • Strong shippers tie transportation, procurement
  • Maersk expands Indian tech startup accelerator program
  • Australian shippers cautious on carrier exemption review
  • Special report: No two days the same in breakbulk chartering

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Carnival takes delivery of delayed Costa Smeralda
    Carnival Corp has taken delivery of Costa Smeralda, the cruise giant's second LNG-powered cruiseship, for its Costa Cruises brand after two months of delays. The 180,000-gt vessel was set to start a Mediterranean cruise programme in October but that got postponed in mid-September to 30 November due to building delays at Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard. Departure from Savona, Italy, was put off a
  • Glencore under investigation for bribery
    Glencore, the world's largest commodities trader and a major charterer, is being investigated by UK authorities for alleged bribery. Glencore moves for second 2020 Bulkers newbuilding The Swiss giant confirmed the probe Thursday but declined to say anything further. "Glencore has been notified today that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened an investigation into suspicions of bribery in th
  • Piraeus Bank ordered to pay extra $5m in Brillante Virtuoso case
    Additional award means the bank must pay out a total of $16.4m in costs for losing the Brillante Virtuoso case
  • Cyprus to use converted Shell G-class for long-planned FSRU
    Infrastructure provider will use a 17-year-old LNG carrier for long-planned project which is targeting a 2022 start-up
  • Advantage Tankers moves into VLCC segment
    Turkish-controlled shipowner buys two 10-year-old ships from China VLCC
  • Titan LNG upscales with plan for new 8,000-cbm bunker barge
    Dutch bunkering outfit thinks big with third newbuilding and takes inspiration from Greek mythology
  • Cosco tanker arm receives approval for private placement
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation will use cash proceeds to fund 16-tanker newbuilding programme
  • Svitzer criticised over safety after chief engineer falls to his death
    UK accident report says Maersk company failed to evaluate risks before seafarer tried to board tug
  • India starts talks to free crew taken from Navios VLCC
    Navy also says anti-piracy patrols will need to be stepped up after latest West African pirate attack
  • IMO 2020 switchover is fuelling uncertainty
    Bunkering's new order is nearly upon us but it could be years before any index can become a pricing benchmark for lower-sulphur fuels
  • Zeaborn and the Zech effect
    How did a low-key multimillionaire industrialist become one of the biggest shipowners in Germany? TW+ talks to his right-hand shipping man
  • Kitack Lim re-elected as IMO secretary-general
    The newly elected IMO council will today pick its chair and vice-chair for 2020-21
  • Kleven Verft poised to deliver second hybrid cruiseship early
    Cruises scheduled to start in January
  • Norden joins race to develop lignin as ship fuel
    Danish owner teaming with Kvasir Technologies to develop bunkers from plant material
  • SBM Offshore orders two more FPSO hulls in China
    Dutch owner says units will be its fourth and fifth under Fast4Ward programme
  • APFC orders ferry quartet at Zhuhai Jianglong
    Philippines owner inks deal for catamarans at Zhuhai Jianglong
  • Eight stowaways taken from cargoship in Ireland
    Albanian men made themselves known to crew en route to Waterford
  • Hoegh Autoliners cuts workforce at Oslo headquarters
    Company cuts headcount by 40 amid hunt for operational efficiency gains in a tough car-carrier market
  • Saudi Arabia makes its first break in LNG shipping segment
    State-run Saudi Aramco and shipping arm Bahri move early in hunt for raft of vessels required from 2025
  • North P&I Club expects claims pain for pooled members
    International Group pool claims set to sky rocket as Golden Ray bill grows in excess of $100m
  • Iran's IRISL starting new service to get exports to Europe
    Bulker unit Sapid Shipping to use MPPs for Black Sea and east Mediterranean routes
  • Evergreen Marine ship sold for green scrapping in India is beached in Bangladesh
    Not all ships sold to cash buyers for scrapping under the Hong Kong Convention are going to green facilities
  • Crew rescued from listing cargoship off Greece
    Video shows New Leo rolling alarmingly in heavy seas
  • Bahri Chemicals set to join Maersk Tankers and Cargill MR pool
    Entrance of Saudi giant boosts pool to over 65 ships from 13 separate shipowners
  • Island Navigation taps STX Offshore for MR tankers
    Newbuildings are part of the company's fleet-renewal and expansion programme
  • Asian shipowners target global recycling rules by 2022
    China and Bangladesh lead the race to ratify recycling convention and trigger its enforcement worldwide
  • Clarkson-Platou's Stockton takes the helm at wet FFABA
    New chairman looks to target the US market which has been the sector's fastest growing area
  • New CNC service to link ports in Taiwan and Japan
    CNC, the intra-Asia shortsea brand of APL, has announced plans for an expansion of its North East Asia - South East Asia service. CNC takes over APL short-sea services The Taiwanese-based shipowner said the new service will link ports in its home country with those of Japan. "With the service, CNC will expand its extensive port coverage in Japan to Yokkaichi at the center of the Japanese archip
  • LNG shipping warned of strong headwinds in 2021 and 2022
    A heavy schedule of newbuilding deliveries and IMO 2020 may pose challenges to some shipowners

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Debt, losses sink indigenous-owned Canadian carrier featured on 'Ice Road Truckers'
    Tli Cho Landtran Transport and affiliates will be closed and possibly sold after losing C$18 million in the past year and facing mounting debt reaching...
  • Confidence level low on U.S. enforcement of IMO 2020
    Billions of dollars in fuel costs at stake for containership owners.
  • New data confirms persistent decline in airfreight business
    Peak season is more like a mini-peak this year for air cargo.
  • Survey: trade-war fallout for supply chain still in early innings
    After all the trade turmoil, many legacy supply chains may still be in "wait-and-see" mode.
  • NFI, Penske reach electric-driving milestones with Freightliner test trucks
    The hype surrounding zero-emission electric trucks is evolving into real-world results for two major freight haulers. Both Penske Logistics and NFI Industries have crossed 10,000...
  • Postmates lays off employees, shutters Mexico City operations
    Postmates, the food-delivery startup, has closed its Mexico City operations and laid off dozens of employees, citing a lack of growth and a desire to...
  • Truckload stocks upgraded as fundamentals 'bottom'
    Truckload stocks get an upgrade at Goldman Sachs. Analyst cites "bottoming" fundamentals and the likelihood that the trucking downturn is nearing the midway point as...
  • COAC recommends moving CBP's electronic export manifest forward
    While Customs and Border Protection's Automated Commercial Environment has automated much of the cross-border trade process, the U.S. export manifest process remains paper intensive and...
  • Shelley Simpson on the efficiency of J.B. Hunt's 360box
    FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with J.B. Hunt Chief Commercial Officer Shelley Simpson.
  • United Airlines changes CEO in planned transition
    Four years ago, United Airlines was a mess and customers were not happy. Under CEO Oscar Munoz, UAL is flying high again.
  • Cybersecurity rises to surface of maritime industry concerns
    HudsonAnalytix CEO recommends risk assessments and alleviation to protect ports, terminals and shipping lines from cyberattacks.
  • Carriers clawing back: power shifts towards the carriers for a second consecutive week
    Increased rates and signs of capacity slowly leaving the market continues the power shift towards carriers.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/5
    Wednesday's Trucking Freight Futures forward curves point toward a choppy yet weaker market in 2020.
  • Commentary: In US vs. the world, trade flow tells the real truth
    CNBC trade expert and author Lori Ann LaRocco says if trade talks were really progressing, U.S. exports to China would be ticking up, not down.
  • Christmas tree shortage driving prices higher
    A limited supply of Christmas trees in Oregon, the country's No. 1 producer, continues to drive up wholesale and retail costs.
  • Commentary: Can technology alleviate ecommerce injuries?
    Brian Aoaeh writes about workplace injuries and workplace safety in the ecommerce age...
  • Heavy mountain snow slamming western U.S. through weekend
    Delays of freight movement likely from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies the next few days. Plenty of snow.
  • ELD holdouts shouldn't expect mercy after looming compliance deadline
    There will not be a soft enforcement or grace period for noncompliant carriers.
  • Commentary: Missed signs of freight rail slowdown?
    Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?
  • Freight recession unlikely, says freight rail group executive
    U.S. rail volumes are down, but don't call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.
  • US solar cell tariffs darken 62,000 American jobs
    A Solar Energy Industries Association study says U.S. tariffs on crystalline silicon solar cells have pushed solar panel prices in the U.S. 43-57% above the...
  • Convoy closes out year of 'multiple breakthroughs'
    Riding a wave of innovations, the digital freight services startup ranked No. 3 on the FreightTech 25 list of most disruptive companies.
  • Leveraging robots-as-a-service in a competitive warehousing environment
    Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.
  • Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia threatens to flood oil market if OPEC members don't cap production
    Saudi Arabia angry at low oil prices; consumer spend set to increase during holiday season; European wine production battles climate change.
  • TAPA pushes for collaboration with EU on its safe truck parking standard development
    Road transport organization TAPA has welcomed the EU initiative of creating a safe truck parking standard, while advocating for collaboration with its existing truck parking...
  • UPS truck drivers in UK threaten strike at big retailer's DC
    Job action would come during peak holiday shopping period.
  • Swiss WorldCargo opens Cancun export facility
    Carrier offering thrice-weekly service between Zurich and Cancun.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Total to supply LNG for bunkering in Marseille
    Total and French shipping company CMA CGM have signed a 10-year agreement for the supply of around 270,000 mt/year of LNG, according to a statement from the French oil major.
  • Nigeria's low-sulfur Egina crude sees IMO 2020 boost
    Nigeria's Egina crude has seen values rise as its low-sulfur qualities make it attractive to refiners ahead of the International Maritime Organization's stricter 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuel coming into force from January 1, sources said.
  • 0.5% marine fuel barges see biggest rise since Saudi oil attacks
    The barge market for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in Northwest Europe saw its largest day-on-day rise Wednesday since the mid-September attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure, as market participants geared up for the approaching IMO 2020 mandate.
  • Bunkering operations resume at Novorossiisk
    Bunkering operations have restarted at the Port of Novorossiisk after a storm, sources said.
  • ICE Brent settles higher as OPEC+ considers output cuts
    ICE Brent crude futures settled higher Thursday as traders awaited details on a proposal that OPEC and its allies cut an additional 500,000 b/d of crude production.

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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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