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May 10, 2019

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APL boosts Japan Thailand Vietnam Service with three additional calls Cosco to acquire four container making units from PIL's Singamas Hutchison's BEST terminal in Barcelona boosts storage capacity Global Ship Lease charters two 8,677-TEUers for five years to MSC FMC doubts overcapacity or IMO 2020 will cause carrier bankruptcies Scrubber lobby wins OK for open loop from 20 world port authorities US$4m fine for oil-contaminated ballast water discharge in Texas HK will remain a global aviation hub in Greater Bay Area over rival Shenzhen Amazon's 1-day delivery seen as Big Bang that redefines e-commerce June date for Cargolux's beluga whales flight from China to Icleand

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MAY 9, 2019
A. L. Logistics Nepal completes two years of successful operations Britannia becomes first P&I Club to be accepted as member of Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Enforcing speed limits on ships to reduce carbon emissions is not the solution, says UK Chamber Hapag-Lloyd records significantly higher operating profit in Q1 2019 Liquid & bulk transportation vessels market poised for rapid growth by 2024, says research India & China sign protocol for export of Indian chilli meal India projected to see rising steel imports China's containerised exports up 4.9 pc in first quarter ECTS at Kolkata Port does away with Customs' check of Nepal's third-country imports PSA & SATS ink MoU to promote Singapore as key multimodal transport hub Bumi Armada's Indian joint venture SPBAG bags $2.1 bn FPSO contract from ONGC Trump's tariff threat to China adds to risk of global recession, say analysts

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New bimodal service between Germany and Romania Belarus thrusting on with rail electrification scheme Noatum Logistics expands its network in Spain Kerry Logistics appoints Martin Stoekenbroek A new tool to prepare the testing of ballast water B767 operations keep ATSG flying high China - Finland rail service soon to be weekly Ceva Logistics signs deal with Lush in UK and Ireland Ocean's new Asian service calls at Hamburg Finnair Cargo continues to report double-digit growth Etihad Cargo boosts commercial organisation Freight accounts for 14% of Emirates' total revenue Hoyer to double its investments in 2019 "Curiosity of the Day" BBC Chartering picks Ulrich Ulrichs as CCO Temperature-controlled train delivers fresh Spanish goods PSA to build in Halifax and Pennsylvania

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MAY 9, 2019
$150m profit turnaround for Hapag-Lloyd in Q1, 'but Q2 will be tougher' Singapore's SATS and PSA link up to offer 'unique air-sea multimodal connectivity' 'Really weak' final quarter keeps Emirates SkyCargo annual results grounded Hamburg disappoints again as other HHLA box terminals enjoy strong Q1 Cargolux taking a less-turbulent route to a more stable and sustainable era Speed reduction plan favours old, inefficient ships, says Maersk Market Insight: A PIL takeover by Cosco or CMA CGM? 'It's not going to happen, end of the story' XPO was poised for blockbuster buy to double its size Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd - once near death, now closer to financial heaven

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MAY 9, 2019
Ultrasonic anti-fouling system gains ATEX certification Coventry, U.K., headquartered NRG Marine Limited reports that its Sonihull ultrasonic anti-fouling system, has just been certified to be in compliance with the EU's 94/9/EC ATEX directive, the regulation covering equipment intended Navis updates dangerous goods module of loading computer software Oakland, Calif., headquartered Navis has announced an upgrade to the dangerous goods (DG) module of its MACS3 loading computer software to comply with the latest update of amendment 39-18 to the International DOF Subsea books North Sea contracts Bergen, Norway, headquartered DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, reports that it has recently secured several new contracts for projects to be carried out over the next few months in the

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MAY 9, 2019
Seanergy Maritime raises $14.3m but share price dented Greece-based Seanergy has granted Maxim Group, the offering underwriter, an option to purchase up to an additional 630,000 shares or... Diana Shipping posts profit but is downbeat on 2019 market prospects New York-listed owner of 45 bulkers turns in positive first quarter, reversing loss of a year ago, and says that... Ruling confirms vessels held by pirates go off-hire 'Capture does not necessarily connote the use of force. Unoccupied land or undefended goods may be captured. My wife may... Effective decarbonisation of shipping Legislators should realise that slow steaming is not a viable transport solution China's soyabean imports at risk from US trade battle Higher volumes moving to China in April, with some shipments delayed from March, attributed to Value Added Tax change Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port - Gateway to the sub-continent Hambantota International Port (HIP) is the latest addition to Sri Lanka's network of harbours, currently being developed in different parts of the... Euronav chief sees speed limits as short-term emissions solutions Hugo De Stoop says the controversial measure will be effective in combatting emissions and will not increase tonnage supply Protectionism hurts major steel exporters WoodMac analyst warns that trade protectionism is no panacea and host countries can only avert pain in the short run PSA International ties up with Singapore airport operator Trade promotion body Enterprise Singapore facilitated the multimodal transport collaboration between the two companies which both have significant shareholdings by... ICTSI improves on higher volumes New service wins and the ramping up of existing terminals drive volume and revenue increases for terminal operator Genco reports significantly lower losses The New-York based company will be sending 16 vessels for drydocking in the second quarter Wilhelmsen suffers sharp drop in quarterly profit All main operating entities continued to deliver positive results, says chief executive Thomas Wilhelmsen HHLA hails 'successful' start to year Hamburg terminal operator gets boost from logistics and property management as container volumes slip Hapag-Lloyd posts strong first quarter on higher volumes Hamburg container carrier reverses last year's first quarter loss and posts healthy increase in revenues Viewpoint: Let the stores go through The draconian measures put into place after 9/11 around port security are now being too strictly imposed by jobsworths to... Daily Briefing VLCC rates tank on sanctions \| Maersk warns speed limits will slow decarbonisation progress\| Spotlight on salvage POSH sees steady pick-up in vessel utilisation but widens first-quarter loss New chief executive Lee Keng Lin is encouraged that new businesses in the subsea and renewables segments are already gaining...

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MAY 9, 2019
DP World to buy Vancouver's Fraser terminal Pact aims to speed Singapore sea-air connectivity NY-NJ port moves to improve weekend productivity New service fueling Savannah port's reefer growth Emergency bunker fuel surcharges returning US retailers signal strong imports despite tariff threats Trans-Pacific carriers secure higher service contract rates Blockchain's potential to avoid freight factoring Will domestic intermodal contract pricing hold? Analyst: Asia-Europe capacity set to outstrip demand

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MAY 9, 2019
Marco Polo Marine continues to post red ink But Singapore offshore company expands drydock capacity in anticipation of increased work. Seaspan downgraded after reaching fair value Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans keeps $10 price target for Bing Chen-led boxship player. Pioneer Marine posts higher profit amid dry bulk woes Torben Janholt-led bulker owner used 'good chartering strategy with foresight' to navigate troubled market. Cheniere LNG export capacity pushes profit Cheniere Energy Partners beat Wall Street expectations in the first quarter, thanks to higher LNG exports from its Sabine Pass terminal. The Houston-based company posted $385m in profit for the first three months of 2019, good for $0.75 per share and considerably higher than the $0.56 consensus forecast. Novatek advances Arctic LNG 2 project before taking FID The profit is a growth of $50m year Diana Shipping returns to profit Simeon Palios-led bulker owner takes in more revenue off a better market but misses Wall Street consensus. Clarksons plots pay review after 2018 packages squeeze through vote Clarksons investors have voted through the closely-watched pay packets of the company's top executives by the narrowest of margins today. The number of shareholders opposing the remuneration of chief executive Andi Case and finance and operations chief Jeff Woyda has been growing during the past few years and today's backlash was the largest seen so far. Only 51.49% of votes cast at today's annu Skuld posts a profit despite challenging environment Diversification helps Oslo-based mutual overcome soft P&I rates, falling investment returns and rising claims Dof Subsea wins North Sea work for the summer Dof Subsea has signed new frame agreements for work in the North Sea, which the company said will secure utilisation of around 100 vessel days. The pacts have a combined value of around NOK 80m ($9.1m) and comprise inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) and survey work. Dof vessels win new contracts in Norway and Scotland Tax gain cuts loss for Dof as PSVs improve "The award of these contrac GC Rieber reveals buyer of Ernest Shackleton research vessel GC Rieber Shipping has completed the sale of its icebreaking research vessel Ernest Shackleton (built 1995). The buyer has been revealed as Italy's Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale (OGS), the seller said on Thursday. GC Rieber to sell Antarctic survey ship No sale price has been disclosed but GC Rieber said it expects a positive cash effect of around NOK 140m ($16. China Changjiang National emerges as buyer of Densay Shipping supramax duo China Changjiang National Shipping (Group) Corp has purchased two of its biggest bulkers yet, emerging as the owner of a supramax duo that Turkey's Densay Shipping sold around the turn of the year. Equasis shows the 57,000-dwt sisterships SSI Invincible and SSI Expedition (both built 2010) are now under the control of the Wuhan-based company. The SSI Invincible has been renamed Chang Hang Zhuo Ha H-Line Shipping spends over $100m on bulker newbuilds at New Times Shipbuilding South Korean shipowner said to be exercising options against contracts of affreightment to Brazil's Vale Star Bulk pushes back on Wells Fargo governance downgrade Hamish Norton says inherited related-party management issues are different to CEO conflicts with private firms Novatek advances Arctic LNG 2 project before taking FID Russia's Novatek is moving forward on its plans to build its $21bn Arctic LNG 2 project by firming up its choice of shipyards and tank builders for a series of five huge gravity-based structures (GBS) that will house its liquefaction facilities. Those following the project closely said the energy company is expected to conclude agreements by the end of this month or in early June with five Chines Paolo d'Amico watching product tanker period market as rates get 'interesting' Shipowner Paolo d'Amico is keeping a watchful eye on the product tanker period market at a time charterers are showing an increased appetite for tonnage. The d'Amico International Shipping chief executive is planning to have two thirds of the company's fleet trading spot ahead of IMO 2020 before locking in extra cover. Paolo d'Amico 'extremely worried' about fuel compatibility under IMO 2020 P Bimco signs up Elena Tassioula as Athens manager Owners' organisation Bimco has appointed a manager for its new office in Athens. Elena Tassioula will be tasked with engaging with current members in the city and growing the membership in Greece, it said. "I'm very pleased that Elena will be joining our team. She has worked in shipping, but she also has experience from other industries, and that will enable her to look at how we do things with Amazon and other shippers oppose slow-steaming The Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) is opposing new proposals to enforce slow-steaming for ships through the IMO. The US-based organisation, which includes shippers like Amazon, supports green house gas (GHG) reduction goals but feels speed reductions should be voluntary. Slow-steaming on back burner as IMO targets cuts to GHG baseline Slow-steaming gives rise to unlikely NGO-own Seanergy Maritime prices offer to raise $14.3m Greek bulker owner Seanergy Maritime Holdings has priced a stock offering to raise $14.3m. The Nasdaq-listed company said it will sell 4.2m units at $3.40 each. Each unit consists of one common share and two warrants to buy two mores shares. The company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes. Maxim Group is acting as sole book-running manager. Seanerg Overseas Shipholding Group sees less profit Sam Norton-led tanker owner's revenue falls on lower rates, less ships on the water. International Seaways back in profit during first quarter International Seaways swung back into the black in the first quarter following the Wall Street script. Greek shipowners turn to Chinese shipyards for aframax tanker newbuildings International Seaways' eyes open to tanker and LNG growth says Lois Zabrocky New York-listed International Seaways banked a profit of $10.9m for the opening three months of 2019, flipping from a loss of $29.3m a year a Cosco executive expects mega-containership trend to halt China Cosco Shipping, one of the world's largest container carriers, has forecast a halt to the trend of ever-growing boxships because many ports are feeling the pressure from handling mega-ships operationally. According to Chinese media 21st Century Business Herald, the state conglomerate's executive vice-president Yu Zhenggang said there would be increasing concerns from industry players over t Ice upgrade pays off for Viking Supply Ships Sweden's Viking Supply Ships has benefited from an upgrade to one of its anchor-handlers in the first quarter. The debt-free company, controlled by Norwegian investor Christen Sveaas, said the 19,034-bp Loke Viking (built 2010) was docked to become an ice-class 1A-super ship this year. Viking Supply to be debt-free as it cuts loss It is now mobilising to start a new contract this month, support Prelude FLNG's first cargo watch starts with LNG carrier in line to accept debut loading Vessel trackers on alert after energy major Shell says an LNG cargo will leave the Aussie floater this quarter Hugo De Stoop plans to follow shipping's Arsene Wenger by remaining 'close to the action' Paddy Rodgers compared himself to ex-Arsenal Football Club boss Arsene Wenger when he revealed his decision to resign as Euronav chief executive in February. New Euronav boss Hugo De Stoop connects to company's roots and future challenges Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety Crude tanker asset prices 'too elevated' for takeovers, says Euronav chief executive "You go to Burnley New Euronav boss Hugo De Stoop connects to company's roots and future challenges A personal note of congratulations from Greek shipowner Peter Livanos was delivered to Hugo De Stoop soon after he was named as the new chief executive of Euronav in March this year. De Stoop was deputy chief financial officer of Euronav back in 2005, when what was then an eight-tanker company merged with Livanos outfit Tanklog. Crude tanker asset prices 'too elevated' for takeovers, says Eurona Britannia claims anti-corruption first Britannia has becomes the first P&I club to be accepted as a member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN). The organisation was set up in 2011 by a group of maritime companies committed to eradicating the industry of all forms of corruption. Britannia gains licence to underwrite business in Singapore It has more than 100 members, representing a sizeable percentage of the global fleet, 'Manageable' orderbook can prevent 'big crisis' in container shipping, says Hapag-Lloyd A big crisis in the containership market can be avoided given the present newbuilding backlog, Hapag-Lloyd believes. The boxship orderbook relative to the trading fleet has fallen steadily during the past decade and Hapag-Lloyd is more positive than some peers in its outlook. Hapag-Lloyd swings cost axe as it sets out new strategy Hapag-Lloyd records strong start and sticks with positive full-y Fleet investment widens first-quarter loss at Tallink Tallink Grupp's net loss for the first quarter has widened by almost 30% compared to a year ago, despite cargo volumes increasing during the low season. Tallink Grupp orders $281.3m LNG-powered ferry from Rauma Marine Measles alert for passengers on Tallink ro-pax The Baltic Sea ferry company posted an unaudited net loss of '25.3m for the quarter, compared to a loss of €19.6m during the same p Hartland Shipping predicts signs of recovery by summer UK broker says low orderbook, IMO rule changes and rising demolition rates will lift all segments UK shipping minister urges focus on skills, diversity and welfare Nusrat Ghani reveals that government will publish a "People Route Map" in mid-year to chart the course for its Maritime 2050 vision Palmali's Mansimov threatens critics with 'boomerang' Azerbaijani tycoon Mubariz Mansimov has hit back at the "lies" of critics of his Turkish tanker company Palmali Shipping. The shipowner said the company does not work with sanctioned countries. Four Palmali tankers join new owners after auction Palmali to fight Russian bankruptcy ruling He was cited by Turkish and Russian media as saying: "The size of the investment of our company for some rea Elias Kulukundis considers buying more Belships shares Sale of bulker Sephora to the Norwegian company gives the Greek shipowner a stake in Belships of just under 5% Remi Maritime-managed supramax bulker set for auction in Greece A Remi Maritime-managed supramax arrested by the National Bank of Greece over outstanding debt is scheduled to go under the hammer in the country next month. It is the latest in a string of moves by Greece's ailing lenders to clean up their portfolios. The 57,000-dwt Blue Cat (built 2009) will be sold in an electronic auction on 5 June, according to a document posted last week on an official Gre DFDS posts profit but counts the cost of expansion The cost of ramping up its activities in the Mediterranean has caused DFDS' profit to shrink during the first quarter, despite a strong North Sea market. Net profit after tax was DKK 120m for the period, down by almost 25% from the DKK 158m posted in the first quarter last year, the company's financial report shows. DFDS full-year results reach 'all-time high' CEO Smedegaard quits DFDS after 12 Commerzbank cuts shipping book to 38 vessels Germany's Commerzbank is getting closer to exiting shipping finance for good. It said its vessel finance portfolio contracted to around EUR 300m ($335.65m) in the first quarter. By the end of the period, this volume related to only 38 ships. In 2018, the lender offloaded EUR 5.1bn of legacy loans as its shipping book dwindled. Deutsche Bank calls off Commerzbank merger Commerzbank sheds $5.75 Savage and underwriters sue Wartsila over tanker fire A US shipowner is suing Finnish technology group Wartsila for negligence after a fire on a molten sulphur carrier. Savage SE Operations and its overseas underwriters have filed a suit in the US district court in the southern district of Texas. They also allege breach of contract and warranty. Chinese state giants Cosco and CIMC come to blows in rare legal battle The admiralty case arose after New Iranian sanctions further hurt Chinese iron ore imports Supply problems for the world's largest iron ore consumer will only get worse as US sanctions Iran's mining industry. Shipowner John Fredriksen to mark 75th birthday as 'richest Norwegian ever' Shipowner John Fredriksen, who is turning 75 this Friday, may be the richest Norwegian that has lived ever. Fredriksen started as a telex messenger at broker Blehr & Tenvig with a zero fortune when he was 16 years old. Norwegian magazine Kapital has published its annual list of the nation's richest people and estimates Fredriksen is worth NOK 113bn ($14bn), double anybody else on the list. Fre Hapag-Lloyd records strong start and sticks with positive full-year outlook Charter rates, currency movements and an increase in cargo have driven German container line Hapag-Lloyd to a better than expected first quarter performance. Its strong start to the year is coupled with a positive outlook for the container market, despite questions about world economic growth. Technolog to handle Hapag-Lloyd boxship conversion Hapag-Lloyd shares hop as German line's outlook out Product upturn final piece of chemical tanker jigsaw, says Odfjell chief Kristian Morch Odfjell believes the final piece of the chemical tanker market recovery puzzle has arrived to help drive an upturn in rates. While the Oslo-listed shipowner is not banking on the arrival of a new super-cycle, it is positioned for stronger markets and seeking to grow its fleet in a flexible way. Odfjell and Celsius Shipping seek exit from LPG joint venture with twin sale Scrubbers 'not the way t Slow-steaming on back burner as IMO targets cuts to GHG baseline Two critical environmental meetings have other priorities to settle before getting on to speed limits Howe Robinson triples LNG team with big-name hires Shipbroker Howe Robinson Partners is expanding its newly formed LNG team with two experienced industry professionals. Managing partner Henry Liddell told TradeWinds that Jon Cook, who was formerly chief executive at Flex LNG in London, is joining the company to work out of its Houston office in the US. From tanker captain to Flex LNG frontman Liddell said Cook would be working as a consultant o Slow-steaming gives rise to unlikely NGO-owner alliance Green groups and shipowners team up at the IMO to propose speed reductions on shipping Grecomar wraps up sale of elderly handymax bulker Dry bulk specialist Grecomar has shed a 19-year-old handymax, concluding a slow but steady campaign to offload its ageing ships. Multiple Greek shipping sources confirm the Athens-based shipmanager and owner has sold the 46,700-dwt Mare Forum (built 2000) for about $6.2m. The price appears to be firm, considering VesselsValue estimates the Kanasashi Heavy Industries-built ship is worth $5.3m and Watch Spanish troops liberate Boskalis ship Dramatic video footage shows the moment Spanish naval forces board a Boskalis heavy-lift ship that suffered a violent hijacking off West Africa. Boskalis heavy-lifter damaged in violent African hijacking The Spanish navy posted the film on Twitter following the operation to free the 76,000-dwt Blue Marlin (built 2000) off Equatorial Guinea. It can be seen here. Armed officers can be seen board GSL sees IMO 2020 boost due to retrofits New York-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) has identified a potential boost to its operations from the coming IMO 2020 deadline. The boxship owner's CCO Tom Lister said on its conference call that the company views the regulations as a positive catalyst for owners offering ships to the charter market. Global Ship Lease bottom line lifted by Poseidon deal "Scrubber retrofitting, which takes a vesse Vincenzo Onorato strikes ICBC sale and leaseback deal Italian owner Vincenzo Onorato has struck a sale and leaseback deal with ICBC Leasing for two new ro-paxes. The deal was revealed in his Moby Lines' annual report for 2018, according to Stylo 24. No financial terms were revealed. Moby Lines lands a whale of a profit MSC and Moby order cruise ferries in China The vessels - the biggest ro-paxes ever built - were ordered last year by Moby Lines i Gang targets Stena-Sonangol suezmax off India Tanker crew said to have managed to restrict movement of perpetrators to ship's deck. Southernpec caught using magnets to cheat customers Fuel supplier allegedly tried to interfere with the mass flow meter during a bunkering operation. Higher costs push POSH to bigger first quarter loss Robert Kwok-based offshore company reports slight uptick in offshore construction activities. Brazil not an exciting market for US offshore Expected growth in Brazil's oil industry is expected to help kick the offshore sector into gear - but US players are less than thrilled. At Marine Money's Houston Offshore Finance Forum Wednesday, Tidewater chief executive John Rynd said making money in the South American country was a "dogfight" with the highest cost per day of any country the New York-traded company operates in. Holm: Offshore Fugro slammed over condition of returned ship But owner Tasik Subsea quick to secure fresh work for two-year-old vessel off Malaysia.

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Hapag-Lloyd reports 'significantly higher' Q1 profit CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said transpacific contract rates saw an average "three-digit increase" per TEU. Retail imports forecast to reach 'unusually high levels' The high import levels expected through the summer are driven by a rise in retail sales and plans to increase and broaden the tariffs against China. Lawyers: 301 notice gives leeway for goods already exported Trade attorneys for Baker & McKenzie and Sandler Travis reported that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's notice for Section 301 tariffs to increase from 10% to 25% across $200 billion worth of goods from China applies only to goods that are both exported and entered for consumption after 12:01 a.m. Friday. C.R. England reaches $37.8 million lawsuit settlement The settlement affects 17,519 drivers who entered into vehicle lease and independent contractor operating agreements between 2007 and 2017. Bad weather hits Matson in first quarter But the company says revenues are up and predicts an increase in operating revenue for 2019. U.S. sanctions aim to dent Iran's metals industries President Trump ordered new sanctions to be placed on Iran's iron, steel, aluminum and copper industries in an effort to curtail weapons manufacturing and political influence. U.S. seizes North Korean cargo ship Reinhart inducted into hall of fame Redwood Logistics acquires Eminent Global Coalition opposes mandated slow steaming PSA, SATS to provide sea-air connectivity in Singapore Oakland reports busiest April in history Executive Moves: BlueGrace Logistics, Port of Seattle Paragon offers driver management software

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MAY 9, 2019
Crude futures off lows as market remains fixated on US-China trade dispute Crude futures ended mixed Thursday, pulling up from intraday lows as equities markets remained fixated on the ongoing US-China trade dispute. ARA fuel oil stocks fall by 8% on reopening arbitrage east Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell by 8% to 854,000 mt in the week to Wednesday. Matrix Marine exits Singapore bunker fuel supply market Matrix Marine Fuels exited the Singapore bunker supply market as the Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) removed it from the list of accredited bunker suppliers, effective May 7. Slow-steaming shipping benefits a double-edged sword: industry report The economics of slow steaming on shipping lines may not be as cut and dry as they first appear. Genco Shipping & Trading plans dry docks as it gears up for IMO 2020, ballast water rules Genco has also undertaken a fleet renewal plan as environmental rules in global shipping loom. VLCC carrying gasoil from Rotterdam now pointed to West Africa: cFlow The ship looked to be part-laden after leaving Rotterdam on April 26 and had an initial destination of the Cape of Good Hope. Newbuild VLCCs fixed to bring diesel from Asia to Europe despite closed arb "It is definitely cheaper to use newbuilds to move gasoil to west," an industry source said.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

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

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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