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September 23, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 5.2pc to US$639/TEU, USWC plunge 7.5pc to $1,338/FEU
  • COSCO Shipping Ports sells stakes in three terminals to SIPG for US$150m
  • DHL Express announces 5pc price increase for 2020 in Hong Kong and Macau
  • Global container fleet swells to 23m TEU - scrapping slows and demand weakens
  • MSC's third 23,000 TEU boxship named 'MSC Samar' in Bremerhaven
  • ILWU warns of massive job losses with automation of BC terminals
  • CMA CGM starts rail service linking Rotterdam with German hinterland
  • Nairobi flower conferences October 23-24 in Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Boeing anticipates Chinese airlines will require 8,090 new aircraft by 2040
  • Airbus ups forecast for new cargo aircraft to 2,800 units by 2038
  • Qatar Airways reports FY2019 loss of US$2.7b despite rise in cargo revenues

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
  • NYK conducts Japan's first carbon-neutral voyage
  • Shipping cyber security white paper published
  • Mansukh Mandaviya had a busy schedule at Cochin Port
  • Port of Rotterdam signs agreement with Panama Canal
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port shatters two records by handling ship with highest parcel size & DWT
  • Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association holds 12th AGM in Mumbai
  • Ministry of Railways enters into MoU with Odisha govt for joint redevelopment of Bhubaneswar station as multimodal transport hub
  • Corporate tax rates slashed to 22 pc for domestic companies & 15 pc for new domestic manufacturing firms
  • GST rate on goods as recommended by the GST Council in its 37th meeting
  • India-US trade has the potential to double & reach $280 bn in five years, says Envoy
  • Relevant service-related exemptions/ changes in GST rates/ITC eligibility criteria
  • Subhash Desai graces MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From South America to the world
  • First unitised direct train connects Coevorden and Nässjo
  • Prologis builds logistics facility in Le Havre
  • Awards for two intermodal veterans
  • Remaining 100% CO2-neutral
  • Cebu Pacific Air in the cargo cloud
  • K Line's sustainability acknowledged again
  • Lineage Logistics acquires more cold storage facilities
  • Smugglers' dreams evaporate
  • Searching for vessels via Ocean Finder
  • Synergy Group opens new office in Copenhagen
  • Leipzig forwarder buys thirteen new semitrailers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Messaggerie Libri extends contract with Ceva Logistics
  • New head for a new department
  • Greenyard expands fleet in Poland
  • Digital takeover for Green Steam
  • Groupe ADP wins consulting contracts in USA

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Shipping lines 'at mercy of forwarders' who won't commit, with blank sailings likely to continue
  • Hong Kong delays air cargo screening programme as economy and air trade falter
  • Clouds fog cannabis shipments, causing headache for carriers
  • Air cargo: don't rest on your laurels, other modes are targeting your business
  • IRU calls for increased focus on road transport as Amazon - and others - go green
  • FedEx CEO: Amazon among rivals "we wake up every day trying to think about"
  • CMA CGM says "no" to the Northern Sea Route
  • Market Insight: Ceva's moment of truth as 'CMA CGM risk' fears unsettle the marketplace

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • 3Maj to complete second Algoma Equinox class vessel
    Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has reached an agreement with Croatian shipbuilder 3Maj Brodogradiliste to acquire the second of two sister Equinox Class 650' self-unloading bulkers ordered before the shipyard got into financial
  • Why North Carolina added a pedestrian-only boat to its ferry mix
    This year's FERRIES 2019 conference is putting a major emphasis on operator experience. Among the strong panel of speakers is Jeb Dixon, Deputy Director of NCDOT's Ferry Division. He will share lessons
  • Ørsted to deploy giant 12 MW turbines on two U.S. offshore wind farms
    Ørsted has selected GE Renewable Energy as the preferred turbine supplier for two of its U.S. offshore wind farms - marking the world's first commercial deployment of GE's Haliade-X 12 MW offshore

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: IUMI 2019
    The annual marine insurance bun-fight that is IUMI may not be everyone's idea of a party, but there was a...
  • Gulf countries step up security measures
    Kuwait raises security level at is ports as Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the Bahrain-based naval mission
  • The Interview: Gene Seroka
    This year has been a testing time for the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, who came under...
  • Enforcement and training back under the spotlight as deadly liquefaction casualties continue
    The disappearance of the Indonesia-flagged Nur Allya bulk carrier last month with 25 seafarers on board was just the latest...
  • Rogue shippers: The bane of box shipping
    This year the spate of fires has seen no let-up, with blazes on board Hapag-Lloyd's Yantian Express, the APL Vancouver...
  • Aurelius partners Ardent management team in buyout of salvor
    Deal appears to signal a step back from salvage for co-founder Svitzer and Crowley
  • The Middle East bet that paid off
    There are 135 Singapore-owned OSVs in the Middle East Gulf, second only to the UAE in terms of the owned...
  • The known unknowns
    Instability is undesirable in container shipping, but there could be some silver linings amongst the clouds
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: DP World eyes further offshore expansion | Insurers raise box fires as shipping's hot topic | Reefer...
  • MSC poised to invest in flagship Liverpool2 terminal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's terminal division takes stake in Liverpool terminal
  • POSH-Ezion JV defaults on loan
    Despite being in a protracted offshore downturn, POSH is the better-performing half of the JV. However, it now warns of...
  • Glencore joins global agribusiness blockchain initiative
    The digital platform will be launched in the second half of next year
  • LNG Ltd and Delta Offshore agree deal for Vietnamese LNG-to-power project
    The integrated project, which includes the construction and operation of an LNG import terminal, 3,200-megawatt combined-cycle power plant and delivery...
  • Marefind offers new careers and jobs platform for shipping and yachting
    New tool for job-seekers and companies alike makes job-post and job-search easy
  • Richard Janssen takes over as salvors' leader
    Smit managing director succeeds Charo Coll as president of the International Salvage Union

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • CMA CGM drops US detention/demurrage fee after pushback
  • FMC extends comment period on detention/demurrage rule
  • LTL benefits from shifting US shipping patterns
  • Spot rate declines continue in eastbound Pacific
  • Shipping emissions data quality not an excuse for inaction
  • Government response to union pushback to shape future port automation

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Clarksons remains positive but cautious on shipping demand risks
    Clarksons is maintaining a positive outlook on shipping markets, despite demand challenges in the months ahead which will need to be tracked closely. IMO 2020 and longhaul trades are giving a "boost" to demand, the research arm of the London-based shipbroker said in its autumn 2019 market outlook report. Clarkson's benchmark ClarkSea earnings index has risen 12% from a year ago, with the tanker
  • IMO 2020 fuel switch may accelerate on Saudi woes
    Financial incentives may be strong enough for shipowners to begin their switch soon due to high HSFO prices.
  • TradeWinds takes pause for scheduled maintenance
    Even news organisations need an occasional dry docking. Our staff will not be updating the TradeWinds web edition starting at 1600 London time on Friday, 20 September, during a project to improve its IT infrastructure. Our journalists will be back online bright and early on Monday, 23 September.
  • CSSC Shipping wins debut A grade from Fitch
    Hong Kong owning unit of giant Chinese shipbuilder seen as "strategically important."
  • Sergey Frank could take on new project after resignation
    Sovcomflot CEO made the choice to move upstairs at Russian shipowner, sources said.
  • Boxship line Eimskip may sell ferry unit
    Capital structure also being examined by Icelandic company's bosses.
  • 'Prolonged' OSV weakness led to POSH Terasea default
    Singapore's Ezion Holdings says tough markets are to blame for financial trouble at JV
  • Smit's Richard Janssen takes over at ISU
    Wreck removal expert says he wants to 'encourage high standards'.
  • Hill Dickinson shipping chief Clark switches to Ince
    Global maritime boss jumps ship after two years of building up law firm's global presence.
  • Cleaves: Frontline making all the right moves
    Analyst raises target price after Fredriksen company switches focus from suezmaxes to VLCCs.
  • NYK claims 'carbon-neutral' first for Japanese owners
    Car carrier completes voyage using offsetting of carbon dioxide.
  • Second auction looms for Brightoil VLCC as price disappoints
    Hong Kong court orders Brightoil Galaxy to be re-tendered after best offer was $61.5m.
  • Dire straits for shipping: The TW+ Quiz
    Test your knowledge of a turbulent three months for the industry
  • Incheon opts for cold-ironing to slash vessel emissions
    ABB to install technology at new ferry terminal and South Korea's largest cruise terminal
  • Borealis switches from seller to buyer with trio of boxship deals
    Three out and three in as Christoph Toepfer-led focuses on younger, larger containerships
  • Lauritzen Bulker captain fined for lying over cargo hold safety
    Seafarer passed out during discharge operations after master claimed gas-tests had been carried out

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • August employment level reaches new low at U.S. railroads
    As precision scheduled railroading takes hold, headcount levels drop to their lowest in years.
  • Diesel consumption dropped in California, but it's not what you think
    Diesel consumption in California fell in the beginning of 2019, led some to believe that there was a sudden transition to other fuel sources.
  • FreightWaves oil report: refining capacity is good for truckers, and it's rising
    Whether its a small renewable diesel plant or a big refinery expansion, growth is ongoing.
  • DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: injured truck driver wins US$1.15 million compensation
    Truck driver Terry Damon will receive a total of A$1.7 million (US$1.15 million) of compensation from his employer, a shipper and a consignee, after they...
  • Truck tolls, EV subsidies drive $60B climate package in Germany
    German officials have unveiled a $60 billion climate policy package, one of several government and private-sector emissions reductions schemes that have been introduced ahead of...
  • Kalitta may be forced to exit Schiphol airport
    U.S.-based freighter operator Kalitta Air may be forced to exit service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a key European hub for 15 years, over an ongoing...
  • Ocean shipping on Wall Street: the sound of silence
    Capital-market sentiment is so bad in New York that ship owners may end up raising more money in Oslo this year.
  • GM halts assembly operations at Canadian plant as strike fallout continues
    Automaker stops producing vehicles at Oshawa plant as temporary layoffs hit GM workers and suppliers including CEVA Logistics.
  • Remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda still affecting freight businesses in the Houston area
    The one-two punch of torrential rains and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda has forced road closures and route changes for freight businesses in Houston...
  • Proposal floated to allow USPS self-declaration of foreign postal shipments; keep US in UPU
    France, Germany float proposal that would increase USPS charges for handling foreign mail, keep US in UPU
  • Visibility entices, and frightens, the supply chain
    Carriers leery of sharing data on collaborative logistics platforms.
  • California takes lead in suing Trump over emissions standards authority
    California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and...
  • National freight volumes now positive for two straight months as 2018 comparisons ease
    Freight volumes and rejections continue their newfound winning ways
  • FMC extends comment period for container availability rule
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission set the new comment deadline for its notice of proposed interpretive rule to address demurrage and detention practices to Oct....
  • McLeod Software launches virtual AI Truck Racing League
    McLeod Software launched a virtual Artificial Intelligence Truck Racing League (AITRL) designed to educate the transportation industry about the importance of machine learning through gamification.
  • Freight Futures for the win
    FreightWaves President George Abernathy makes hedging fun at CSCMP Edge 2019.
  • Postmates raises $225 million, nears initial public offering
    When a company raises a significant amount of capital this close to its public offering, it could reflect cash insecurity or the basic desire to...
  • Servicing trucks in the era of Truck-as-a-Service
    As trucks adopt advanced technologies, there is a growing need for tech-savvy mechanics to service them.
  • Container shipping growing more slowly than in 2018
    BIMCO says there are "several indications" that goods are being shipped from the Far East to Europe and then transhipped to the U.S. East Coast...
  • Latest US sanctions take aim at Iran's banks
    The Treasury Department adds two banks to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List in response to Iran's alleged involvement in missile attacks against...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/20
    A rate correction in the East drives National freight futures lower on Thursday.
  • Record floods in Texas fading, but not gone (forecast video)
    Up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Texas the past three days. More wet weather possible today.
  • RateLinx launches platform to help data drive strategy, not just efficiency
    By creating a one-stop shop, RateLinx hopes to offer shippers cost savings alongside data analysis.
  • Costs of California drayage expected to rise under AB5
    Despite sea change in business model, carriers and drivers may want to wait for more clarity.
  • Weighing trade imbalance
    Academics look at the trade imbalance between the United States and China and weigh in on possible fixes.
  • Temporary logistics workers will earn more this holiday season, finds Wonolo report
    Businesses will pay up to 14% more on logistics-related temporary jobs during the upcoming holiday season.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
  • Oil markets seen underestimating Middle East risk premium
  • FUTURES 4: Product crack spreads weaken as USGC refinery operations return
  • Bunkers supplier Monjasa awaits 0.5%S demand in Panama: Americas chief
  • Brazil's Petrobras to lower sulfur cap for bunkers to 0.5% from October

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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
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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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