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June 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai container volumes up 3.6pc in May to 3.76 million TEU
  • US retailers still stock up to get ahead of ever-looming tariff threat
  • MSC to levy US$150/TEU Venezuelan war risk premium surcharge July 4
  • Chittagong import containers pile up because of Muslim Eid holiday
  • Questioning utility of mega ships - more trouble than they're worth?
  • Non tariff barriers? Concerns arise over NVOCC renewals in China
  • AmCham, Austcham included in China's social organisation audit
  • FedEx ends express delivery contract with Amazon as rivalry grows
  • Leipzig/Halle airport reveals US$563,373 expansion of cargo facilities
  • New air charter broker hopes to disrupt field with real-time flight data
  • Kenya Airways name airport handlers in Europe for Geneva-Rome service

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Agreement inked for integrated development of Northern Sea Route
  • ONE to implement world's first cloud-based collaborative network for ocean carriers & terminal operators
  • Ship recycling market expected to pick up steam
  • Tectonic shifts in shipping make safety more vital than ever
  • Venezuela War Risk Premium surcharge
  • India expected to maintain current level of thermal coal imports
  • JN Port's dredging of the navigational channel to 15 m brings multiple advantages
  • NDMA conducting training programme for CBRN emergencies at Deendayal Port
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port inks MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation for facilitating Direct Port Entry
  • V. R. Akkaraju appointed Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust
  • Caution urged on phasing out export subsidies
  • Commerce Minister emphasises reciprocal market access for Indian goods
  • Composite leading indicators continue to signal stable growth momentum in India
  • Transition plan to the new GST return

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First Central Asian country ratifies e-CMR
  • Associations bundle forces in Brussels
  • Belarus, Russia & Kazakhstan railways ink pact
  • TT Club enlarges its surplus
  • K Line spreads its wings
  • Turkish Cargo launches SVO service
  • Seth Hertel joins CSafe Global as new CCO
  • Saudia Cargo supports heavy athletes
  • New hub for vehicle distribution in North America
  • Imperial Logistics wins automotive haulage contract
  • MOL and Makarov deepen cooperation
  • Survitec appoints new heads
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rail holds pole position in Hamburg
  • ICTSI increases capacities in Rijeka
  • Digital data corridor comes on stream

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Leisure Cargo files for insolvency after loss of major contracts
  • Improving utilisation levels show ONE is getting back on course
  • Dance with Panalpina 'whetted our appetite' for M&A, says Agility chief
  • Tweets, tariffs and Trump tantrums - all in a day's work for American Airlines Cargo
  • Chinese exporters bid to dodge tariffs with fake Made-in-Vietnam labels
  • Supply chain radar: DP-DHL problems may be 'home-made', but the solution lies in Berlin
  • On the wires: WiseTech skyrockets - and there's more to come, on all counts
  • Champ's Steve Hill moves to e-Cargoware as head of innovation

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Chartwell to design hybrid for U.S. East Coast operation
    Back in October last year, U.K. naval architectural consultancy Chartwell Marine unveiled a crew transfer vessel design aimed at the U.S. offshore wind market (see earlier story). Now the firm reports that
  • Turning off AIS just became an even bigger no no
    P&I insurance broker P. L. Ferrari & Co. is warning that the U.S. Treasury is strengthening its controls and surveillance to identify ships trading to sanctioned countries or areas. And that makes
  • Danfoss names John Sheff as Public and Industry Affairs Director
    Danfoss has announced the appointment of John Sheff as its new Director of Public and Industry Affairs for North America, succeeding Mark Menzer who retires in July. Sheff previously was Business Development
  • USACE awards $17 million contract for Mississippi lock improvements
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has awarded Kraemer North America, LLC, Burnsville, Minn., a $17 million contract to carry-out tow rail rehabilitation projects at six Mississippi River locks
  • ABB Tekomar XPERT upgraded for fleet-wide use
    ABB Turbocharging has upgraded its digital platform ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT, for use on a fleet-wide scale. Offering an easy-access web portal interface, Tekomar XPERT for fleet provides accurate insight into engine
  • Qatar shipyard carries out 200th LNG carrier drydocking
    Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) recently completed its 200th LNG vessel repair at Qatar's Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard. The milestone drydocking involved the 135,295 cu.m LNG carrier Al Kho, chartered
  • DTU plans replacement research vessel
    Denmark's National Institute of Aquatic Resources, DTU Aqua, urgently needs to replace its aging research vessel R/V Dana IV. The ship will face its 40 year class survey at the end of
  • Sovcomflot to roll out VSAT solution from Orange
    Russia's largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, is to equip an advanced maritime VSAT solution from Paris-headquartered Orange Business Services solution on eight vessels. The first ships to receive the solution during this initial
  • Helm Connect passes 4,000 vessel milestone
    Victoria, B.C., headquartered marine operations software company Helm Operations reports that more than 4,000 vessels are now using its asset management and operations platform, Helm Connect. Since its launch in July 2016,

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Max Johns stands down at VDR
    The existing management team, including chief executive Ralf Nagel and managing director Martin Kröger, will take over the responsibilities of...
  • Trafigura boosted by oil and products trading unit
    But Geneva-based commodities trader noted a drop in gross profit from its metals and minerals unit
  • Performance Shipping moves into tankers with Maersk aframax brace
    Close observers of the company have been expecting moves towards diversifying ever since last year's change of corporate title
  • Baltic tanker earnings slump even as Russian exports climb
    German and Polish diesel and gasoil imports hit a 17-month high in May
  • Iran condemns attack on tankers off UAE
    Iran has raised its concerns at the International Maritime Organization after a report linked the attack to the involvement of...
  • Dry bulk market 'on brink of misery'
    Net dry bulk fleet growth is expected at 3.1% this year and another 3% next year, worsening the fundamental market...
  • Court ruling backs owners in deck cargo disputes
    The English High Court has recently confirmed the position on the carriage of deck cargo and the operation of exclusion...
  • Three killed in blast on tanker at Russian port
    The explosion took place in the engine room at 0430 hrs Moscow time, according to a company statement
  • ONE opts for Navis' cloud-based stowage platform
    Japanese carrier will also upgrade its stowage planning tool to Navis' StowMan Stowage
  • Trade war tensions paint bleak picture for box trades
    Higher import costs will dampen demand at a time of already slowing economic growth
  • Southeast Asia OSV players living off scraps
    While there are risks to going into the Middle East, this seems preferable to staying put in Southeast Asia and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping | DryShips takes control of Heidmar | China export tariffs will have...
  • SIPG to issue $700m bonds in Hong Kong
    The proposed bonds have won an A1 rating from Moody's, supported by SIPG's baseline credit assessment and the backing of...
  • Shell's Prelude FLNG ships first cargo
    Prelude FLNG is the last project in Australia's greenfield LNG boom to start production and will need to ramp up sooner...
  • Port of Oakland shrugs off tariff fears as agriculture exports rebound
    Still, the port said, its agricultural exports to China rose by 5%, despite the current impasse between Beijing and Washington...
  • Container group in push for reefer telematics standards
    Container Owners Association seeks to develop interoperability of device data from different solution providers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Falling imports from China test trans-Pacific carrier discipline
  • India fluidity portal doubles users over past month
  • Asia-Europe trade weakens ahead of low-sulfur billing
  • Brief capacity crunch boosts US truckload spot rates
  • Halifax ship arrival predictor to improve cargo flow
  • Sealand launches new dedicated US-Caribbean loop
  • Specialized SaaS visibility supplanting end-to-end approach
  • Tariffs fail to dent US apparel imports from China
  • Blockchain pilots target bill of lading digitalization

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Genco, Star Bulk tipped to ride second-half capesize recovery
    Analysts see shipowners with heavy capesize fleets seeing higher upside potential.
  • Globus narrows loss on outside investment
    Private investor in March bought $5m in debt from New York-listed owner.
  • PL Ferrari cautions shipowners over 'going dark'
    P&I broker urges owners to think twice before switching off AIS, as US says blackouts give cover to rogue traders
  • Fjord1 begins another share buyback scheme
    The ferry company will spend up to $1.2m on shares, which will be used to reward employees.
  • Performance Shipping makes tanker play with aframax pair
    Boxship owner enters oil transport arena with former Maersk Tankers duo.
  • Frendos' bond-financed venture moves into MRs
    New Maltese company emerges as destination of Team Tankers vessel
  • James Jang heads over to Aegis Capital
    Shipping analyst previously covered dry bulk and tanker sectors at Maxim Group.
  • Aqualis investors approve Braemar merger
    Shareholders give green light for broker to become biggest owner of offshore consultancy.
  • Cargill polishes eco credentials with further bulker emission cuts
    Trading giant reduces CO2 fleet footprint for the second year running.
  • Tokio Marine takes on Skuld man to head marine liability
    Tokio Marine HCC is to bolster its marine liability division with the appointment of Paul Knighton as an underwriter. Knighton is joining Tokio Marine from Norway's Skuld, where he was head of marine cargo and property. Barbican's Syndicate 1955 quits marine insurance business More than $380m wiped off P&I mutuals' free reserves He has previously been a broker and underwriter in marine liabili
  • Navig8 Group spins off its shipmanagement operation
    Former Selandia owners step in to acquire 40-ship fleet.
  • BW says LPG is an 'under-communicated possible future fuel'
    Yngvil Asheim says the commodity has similar environmental benefits as LNG, but is easier to handle
  • Companionship draws mariners to a home from home at Mission to Seafarers
    Revamped Tilbury centre opens its doors 24/7 to crew regardless of religion or nationality
  • Myklebust says US-China trade war is hitting vehicle makers' inbound logistics stream
    Hoegh Autoliners CEO also says environment was behind decision to eschew scrubbers
  • Trafigura hails 'strong' first half
    Trading and shipping giant Trafigura Group has logged what it calls a "strong" performance in its first six months, as it focused on quality not quantity. In the six months to 31 March, net earnings reached $426m, from $222m in the corresponding period last year, principally due to a strong performance in oil and petroleum products trading. Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigu
  • Shipping must tackle diversity to tap talent pool, Bjorn Tore Larsen says
    Bjorn Tore Larsen has four daughters, none of whom have yet shown an interest in joining the family shipping business. While the next generation of Larsens are pursuing careers in teaching, healthcare, law and aviation, the ADS Crude Carriers chairman and chief executive of OSM Ship Management is focused on tackling gender equality in shipping. Bjorn Tore Larsen says female seafarers central t
  • Dirk Max Johns quits German Shipowners' Association
    Professor Dr Dirk Max Johns has resigned from the management of the German Shipowners' Association (VDR) to devote more time to lecturing. Johns will focus on his role at the Hamburg School of Business Administration, where he runs the Maritime Management bachelor programme and the Business Development master programme. The 53-year-old academic leaves the VDR on 15 August. However, he will be av
  • Larsen the lion sleeps with one eye open as he tracks his prey
    ADS Crude Carriers chairman reveals he is patient in his pursuit of investments, but poised to strike
  • Kuwait Oil Tanker Co signs up for more Lukoil lubes
    Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has renewed its contract with Lukoil Marine Lubricants for another three years. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiary has been using the company's marine lubricants on its tanker fleet since 2015. Shehab assumes the helm at KOTC "Lukoil has aided in our vision of pursuing commercially viable opportunities within the hydrocarbon shipping sector, and our mi
  • Marsh loses head of P&I just months after JLT merger
    Richard Adler's move to Atlantic Insurance is highest-profile departure in staff reshuffle as consolidated brokerage finds its feet
  • Large seafarers centres struggle as income streams hit
    Many seafarers' centres used to have bars and overnight facilities but shorter time in port and tighter alcohol rules mean beverages are sold in much smaller quantities and only in appropriate locations, says Mission to Seafarers' secretary general Reverend Canon Andrew Wright. "In many places, we don't offer beer at all now," he says. The downside is that declining alcohol and food sales have e
  • Agent killed by snapped mooring rope
    A shipping agent has been killed by a snapped rope as a boxship was being moored in Italy. Luca Rizzeri, 34, died as he was supervising operations near the 587-teu BF Philipp (built 1986) at Ancona on Monday, Italian media reported. The cable broke and the whiplash hit the agent. The vessel is operated by Germany's Redeerei Foroohari.
  • Ocean Yield in market for deals despite FPSO woes
    Chief executive Lars Solbakken says it is business as usual at the ship lessor, despite its sole floating production, storage and offloading vessel coming off charter
  • Two killed, one missing after Russian tanker blast
    Two crew have been killed and another was missing following an explosion on a tanker off Makhachkala in Russia. Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast The RIA news agency named the vessel as Volga Shipping's 7,000-dwt VF Tanker-16 (built 2013). Two more people were injured in the blast on Tuesday, which caused a fire during unloading. The port is functioning as normal, RIA cited the Federal Ag
  • Chelsea strikes finance deal with Kumiai Senpaku
    Philippines shipowner Dennis Uy's Chelsea Logistics is teaming up with Japan's Kumiai Senpaku to finance a newbuilding. Dennis Uy's Chelsea eyes LNG terminal in Philippines Kumiai will fund the construction of the 98-metre passenger ferry for Chelsea unit Starlite Ferries at Kegoya Dock in Japan, the Philippine Star said. It is due for delivery in April 2020 and will be bareboat chartered over
  • EMAS Offshore pays bourse bills to retain Oslo listing
    Singapore's EMAS Offshore has settled its bills with the Oslo Stock Exchange to retain its listing. EMAS Offshore to be booted off Oslo exchange At the end of May the bourse decided to delist the restructuring company because it was deemed unsuitable for listing and not in a position to comply with its obligations. But overdue invoices to the exchange have now been paid in full. "The company's
  • Paris MOU bars cargoships over crew conditions
    The Paris MOU port state control organisation has banned two cargoships detained over poor conditions for crew. The 2,600-dwt Sea Royal (built 1976) was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, for 35 days with 53 deficiencies. Paris MOU bans cargoship for a year over MLC failings This was its third detention in three years, resulting in a three-month ban. Inspectors found two missing certificates for wa
  • Twelve lawyers jump ship to Kennedys from Norton Rose Fulbright
    Global head of marine says recruitment widens firm's talent pool by increasing its strength and depth
  • Capesizes buoyed by rise in China iron ore imports
    Meanwhile, Brazil emerges from the doldrums with an increase in the number of spot fixtures.
  • MOL set to profit from Asia's rising LNG demand
    Sector will be a key growth engine as owner channels its portfolio towards more sustainable earnings, says analyst.
  • Ziton charters Vroon turbine installation vessel
    Two year deal includes an option for Danish wind farm company to purchase vessel.
  • Ansheng still paying bills amid legal turmoil
    Despite legal stress, Chinese liner operator keeps up charter hire payments

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • 'Expect additional mergers and pray for no Hanjins'
    Financial burdens from the IMO's 2020 sulfur cap, a projected slowdown in trade growth and the looming threat of overcapacity could bump out some carriers.
  • Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia
    The blast occurred Tuesday morning in the engine room of the M/V VF Tanker-16 and caused three additional crew members to go to the hospital, vessel owner Volga Shipping Company said.
  • DP World signs Northern Sea Route development deal
  • Is supersizing ports the answer?
  • South Carolina Ports Authority has record May
  • Sating Russian appetite for bananas
  • Historic sailboat sinks after colliding with containership
  • Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics, Arrows Up

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • First fuel oil VLCC from Rotterdam to Singapore booked for June
    The first VLCC to take fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore in June was heard on subjects late Monday afternoon, despite the arbitrage east being tightly shut.
  • Blending delays causing congestion bunker loadings at Rotterdam: sources
    Fuel oil was facing delays of three to five days and gasoil, which is usually able to load on arrival, up to two days, the supplier said.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures slip on US inventory build
    NYMEX crude futures fell Tuesday evening following a US crude stock build reported by the American Petroleum Institute.
  • Singapore HSFO supply likely to remain tight on lower cargo inflow in July
    "I don't see much volume [of arbitrage cargoes] for July. Probably the volume is similar to June," a fuel oil trader said.
  • ENN Energy Holdings advances LNG bunkering plans in China as IMO 2020 looms
    The new ship will be based at the newly opened ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving and bunkering terminal.
  • Over 1 million mt middle distillates set to arrive in Europe from USGC: cFlow
    Higher arrivals into the Europe balanced the market, outweighing any loss in production caused by the Druzhba pipeline contamination.
  • IN THE LOOP: Flurry of VLCC loadings help boost US crude exports over 3 mil b/d
    US crude for export has benefited over the past four weeks from macroeconomic, geopolitical factors that have helped widen the Brent/WTI spread.
  • Six crude cargoes change hands in Monday's Platts Asia MOC
    Among the six, three were declared via partials convergences and the others sold as full cargoes.

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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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