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January 24, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd signs Asia-Europe deal with rival 2M
  • Port of Shanghai acquires 5pc of Ningbo-Zhoushan for US$1.62 billion
  • Roberto Giannetta new chairman of HK Liner Shipping Association
  • Box ship's armed guards return fire to repel pirates off Nigerian coast
  • China Coast Guard ship joins exercises with Philippines Coast Guard
  • Light fuel oil blends emerge in Singapore that can clog ship engines
  • DP World buys 44pc of Swissterminal to improve European inland links
  • FTA wants UK government to detail what will hit shippers post Brexit
  • PortMiami has now surpassed 1 million TEU for five consecutive years
  • Getting to the core of Japan with Nankai Transport International (HK)
  • Oman Air expects cargo to drive revenues when new facility is built
  • DSV-Panalpina mastermind is named Air Cargo Executive of 2019
  • Let's start measuring cube, not weight in air cargo stats: CLIVE Data

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Cabinet approves model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers
  • CMA CGM launches business networking solution
  • GAC Hub Agency bags key contract to support marine operations
  • Suez Canal transit tolls up only for dry bulk vessels & LPG carriers in 2020
  • Update on Persian Gulf tensions & sanctions clauses issued
  • Port Driving Permit cell inaugurated at JNPT
  • DCBA hosts first ever training under LSC in Delhi; 78 trainees to receive RPL certificates
  • APEDA increases number of laboratories for testing agri exports
  • India attracted 16 pc more FDI in 2019, says UN report
  • RCEP grouping invites India to take part in Bali meeting to address its concerns

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On your marks!
  • Modern technology for Brazil's rail network
  • Hungarian rail carrier renamed
  • Grimaldi's next PCTC will sail transatlantic waters
  • Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange
  • Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services
  • Hamburg Süd's CCO to retire
  • New train link between Bettembourg and Kiel
  • Port of Strasbourg: reconquista à la française
  • BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO
  • DHL Freight implements new TMS in France
  • Clive claims power of "real" air cargo load factors
  • Watch out: overloaded trucks could soon be caught on camera
  • Air cargo boom in greater L.A.
  • Mayotte's new port community system in operation
  • ID Logistics signs lease contract with Segro
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A special anniversary

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe
  • Supply chain radar: Is DSV Panalpina immune to tech melt-ups?
  • Supply chain radar: UPS - time to stop the 'fly-by-night' buyback scheme
  • Cargologic Germany takes off at last, as Leipzig Halle bucks the trend
  • Yilport eyes revival of port of Taranto and 'new phase of takeover opportunities'
  • Wan Hai joins fellow carriers to threaten heavy fines for misdeclared cargo
  • Toll and Dnata the latest freight firms to sign up to use new Sydney airport
  • Cargolux and Atlas Air predict subdued airfreight market in 2020
  • The 'staggering' cost of reverse logistics to supply chains
  • Market Insight: 'Erratic' Maersk will shrink again - here are two divestment candidates

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Yards start winter work on Great Lakes fleet
    The Lakes Carriers Association says that more than $97 million in maintenance and modernization is underway on U.S.-flag Lakers idled for winter work at multiple Great Lakes shipyards. "After working around the
  • Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels
    Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41 meter patrol vessels for
  • Action by Crescent Towing crew prevents dangerous maritime incident
    Crescent Towing, New Orleans, La., reports that the crew of its tugboat Miriam Cooper took actions on January 21 that likely prevented a dangerous maritime incident. When four loaded barges broke away
  • ABS marks three years without a work-related lost time injury
    Classification society ABS is celebrating an unprecedented third year of zero lost time work-related incidents. "This is a genuinely historic achievement - more than 1,100 days and counting without a lost time
  • Supply vessel to be converted to operate on ammonia fuel cells
    Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore that will see the North Sea supply vessel Viking Energy modified to enable it to cover long distances powered by carbon-free ammonia fuel cells.
  • Brennan names boat for long-term employee
    La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan Company Inc. is honoring long-time employee Merrell Colsch, or "Cobb" as he has been known throughout his career, by naming the latest addition to its fleet, the
  • Rototortugs come to the rescue of disabled containership
    On the night of January 20, two Kotug International Rotorugs picked up a Mayday signal from the 2,506 TEU Euroseas containership Em Oinousses which had suffered a devastating engine room fire, sailing

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • US tightens sanctions net on Iran's petrochemical sector
    The US has been tightening the sanctions net on the Islamic Republic since April 2019 when President Donald Trump announced...
  • Hamburg Süd cuts management post
    Frank Smet to retire from German carrier after 27 years with company
  • Scrubber premiums spike tanker earnings boost as fuel prices erode profits
    Crude tankers fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers appear to be benefiting from the technology in the first month of 2020...
  • Questions raised over environmental benefits of tanker age restrictions
    The received wisdom that age restrictions should be placed on tankers to help generate environmental benefits has been questioned by...
  • Bureau Veritas says French-led coalition on decarbonisation is industry leader
    BV's commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as...
  • Ukraine and Georgia raise Crimea concerns at IMO
    The US and EU states have backed Ukraine's previous appeals, but the IMO says the dispute belongs elsewhere
  • The Interview: Tan Soo Koong
    Having built an illustrious career in the oil and petrochemical trade, SLNG chief executive Tan Soo Koong has moved on...
  • PIL vessel detention linked to alleged unpaid bunker bill
    Boxship detained at Durban anchorage over $6m fuel bill
  • Shipping said to be failing to attract institutional investors
    'Institutional investors own everything already and they can choose anything in which to invest,' argues leading maritime asset manager
  • Star Bulk says fitting scrubbers was a right decision
    The scrubber investment was a hedge against high fuel costs and was a medium-term solution for the company, which will...
  • US will adapt 'magic pipe' recipe to new IMO rule violations
    Many shipowners are said to be insufficiently aware of the expanded potential for criminal prosecutions in the US in cases...
  • Tanker crew released after kidnap ordeal
    The crew of a Greek-owned tanker have been released after being held hostage for three weeks in the west of...
  • Torm buys two LR2 newbuildings from GSI
    The two vessels will be fitted with scrubbers and the potential for dual-fuel installation
  • Danish shipping chiefs sign up to women's charter
    The target is to have 75% of companies in Denmark signed up to the charter by the start of 2021...
  • Kishore Rajvanshy: The leader who created a maritime family
    Rajvanshy believes the best business decision he ever made was to launch Fleet's own crewing and personnel department two years...
  • Harry Banga: Reaping the rewards of hard work, commitment and generosity
    Caravel Group chief's uncanny ability to time his decisions has not been lost on industry participants
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals | Fafalios urges care over RD fund...
  • ICC signs deal to boost digitalisation of global trade and commerce
    Top names signing up include APRIL, Japanese trading houses Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui & Co, major financial institutions Mizuho Bank, MUFG...
  • India may benefit from low-priced LNG with Mundra start-up
    Mundra and a second new terminal, Jaigarh, are expected to come online this year, bolstering India's LNG import capacity
  • Beijing formally unveils tax waiver for bunker fuel
    Consumption tax was not mentioned in the announcement, but the levy should also be exempted, in line with similar tax...
  • Long Beach port director delivers upbeat view for 2020
    As a result of the recent Phase One trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, the Long Beach port supremo expects...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Logistics buyers balancing automation with human autonomy
  • Freighter slot restrictions drag down Schiphol's annual volume
  • DP World seeks stake in Russia's Fesco
  • Carriers skipping congested Le Havre amid French longshore strike
  • BluJay, project44 team up in latest TMS-visibility partnership
  • Indian terminal pricing regulations challenge carrier freight contracts

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Two-tier cape market emerges as scrubbers earn a premium
  • Exmar announces two financing deals
  • Brookfield completes takeover and rebrands Teekay Offshore
  • Wallem executive told female cadet it did not employ "girls"
  • Coronavirus and rumours of Cosco relief hurt VLCC sentiment
  • Maersk hikes LSFO surcharges as bunker prices spike
  • Counselling for seafarers is an 'iCALL' away
  • World first: Eidesvik converting PSV to run on ammonia
  • Coronavirus epidemic halts ships to and from Wuhan port
  • Insurers warn coronavirus crisis could close ports
  • Stena upsizes bond to $700m in refinancing effort
  • Torm moves for scrubber-fitted tanker newbuildings in China
  • Bahrain LNG start-up phase slows as floating storage unit idles
  • China Steel Express in talks to sell capesize bulkers amid fleet renewal
  • Greek shipowners in bid to return dignity to hospital patients
  • IHI Corp boss hits out at shipbuilding subsidies
  • Poseidon Principles confident of big Asian lenders signing soon
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers drums up bond interest
  • Death of Antonio Litman leaves Clay Maitland shattered
  • Raft of scrubber-fitted VLCCs emerge as sales candidates
  • Shipping must be right on the ball in tackling carbon goals
  • MOL-Karpowership venture adds third LNG ship for FSRU flip
  • Varsamis family company ups dry bulk stakes with Luhai supramax deal
  • Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik to be liquidated with $723m debt
  • Teekay Offshore continues shuttle tanker demolition spree with green recycling sale
  • Sovcomflot suezmax fetches strong price in sale to Sea Pioneer
  • Now is the time to embrace the cost of turning shipping green
  • Turkish authorities continue to detain Songa boxship
  • Fleet of five anchor-handlers heading to breakers
  • Austal books high-speed cat order from Comoros Islands
  • Kotug vessels aid fire-hit containership off Mozambique

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX
    DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects...
  • Online Haul of Fame: Con-way Freight
    Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder...
  • US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger
    Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America.
  • Food, beverage sector gained ground in 2019 US warehouse leasing, CBRE says
    Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says
  • Covenant Transportation sees 'difficult operating environment' in fourth quarter
    Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist.
  • Truckload down, Dedicated up in Marten's fourth quarter
    Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period.
  • Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon
    Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him "like a rented mule."
  • Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California
    Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers
  • 737 MAX crisis undercuts Southwest Airlines' profits
    Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to describe how the loss of capacity from the 737 MAX grounding is eating into profits.
  • Ag shippers wants carriers held more accountable for container availability
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention...
  • Celadon brings U.S. bankruptcy to Canada in victory for ex-Hyndman drivers
    Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon's Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets.
  • Flat volumes plus loosening capacity equals more power for shippers
    Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers.
  • Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX
    Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America.
  • Procter & Gamble misses sales expectations amid 'challenging competitive' marketplace
    Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported...
  • American Airlines sees steep drop in cargo revenue, volume
    It doesn't look like American's cargo fortunes are going to turn around soon, but its overall operational performance is improving.
  • Laws limiting independent contractors shine spotlight on driver leasing companies
    Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/23
    National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster.
  • Winter storm still spinning over fast-growing Midwest freight market
    Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market.
  • Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit
    Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020...
  • US rail volumes still sluggish
    Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019.
  • Today's Pickup: Waymo to run self-driving trucks in Texas, New Mexico
    Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee...
  • Heartland Express earnings miss partly related to recent acquisition
    Heartland Express' financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than...
  • FMC's newest commissioner dives into role
    Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.
  • Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction
    Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service.
  • Airlines extend 737 MAX blackouts as Boeing eyes earlier production start
    The infection from the Boeing 737 MAX crisis is spreading through the aviation sector, hurting airlines, suppliers and their employees.
  • How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies?
    Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies.
  • Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem
    To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over...
  • Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic
    A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper.
  • US Class I rail headcount tumbles
    Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board.
  • Union Pacific fourth-quarter net profit slips 10%
    Net income falls in the fourth quarter amid a decline in operating revenue and a decrease in rail volumes.
  • C.H. Robinson launches incubator to develop supply chain technology solutions (with video)
    C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator.
  • Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say
    Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday...
  • Pilot Flying J changes name to capture totality of businesses (with video)
    Seeing expansion of the truck stop business as finite, Pilot Flying J is rapidly expanding its energy business. Reflecting that is a name change to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Oil union in Argentina's Vaca Muerta play calls off strike
    An oil union in Neuquen, Argentina's biggest oil and natural gas basin, called off a threat to go on strike after companies vowed to not fire some 700 workers, a union leader said Thursday, easing concerns about the impact on oil and gas production.
  • Repsol's 2019 upstream production slips 1% to 709,000 boe/d
    Spanish energy group Repsol's upstream oil and gas production in 2019 fell 1% year on year despite Q4 volumes hitting a record quarterly high driven by increased North American output.
  • China coronavirus outbreak puts spotlight on global demand growth concerns
    The coronavirus outbreak in China continued to rattle commodity markets Thursday, as the number of cases increased, as did quarantines, raising concerns of lower demand growth.
  • HSFO wins second chance in US as a feedstock: sources
    The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's sulfur reduction regulations for bunker fuel has sidelined high sulfur fuel oil from the global marine fuel pool, but feedstock supply tightness on the US Gulf Coast has created an outlet for Russian fuel oil, giving it a second life in the US.
  • US crude stocks show counter-seasonal draw amid strong refinery demand
    US crude supply contracted counter-seasonally last week amid stronger-than-normal refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday.
  • Oil bounces on US stock draw, but settles lower on flu-related demand concerns
    A surprise US crude inventory draw slowed an overnight oil price decline, but futures still settled in the red amid concerns that the further spread of coronavirus could impact demand.
  • Transition to IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur limit rule "relatively smooth": IMO
    "The next important target is fast approaching, when carrying non-compliant fuel oil on board ships becomes prohibited on March 1, 2020," Lim said.
  • LSSR prices rise on IMO, 0.5% marine fuel blending demand
    "I do not think it makes much sense on FCC at the moment," another source said.
  • JAPAN DATA: Nov bonded bunker fuel oil sales up 10.7% from October
    METI's data also showed Japan's November sales of bonded marine diesel oil fell 0.9% month on month and 15.7% year on year to 62,938 barrels.
  • China virus may hit 260,000 b/d of global oil demand, mainly jet fuel: Goldman Sachs
    The impact translates into a $3/b impact on benchmark oil prices, the bank said.
  • Fujairah to reveal new storage and refining projects as it reclaims more land
    "This year they (new projects) are likely to be more tankage (mixed products and crude) and refinery," Hamoudi said.

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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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