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February 25, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk loses US$44m in 2019 despite flat liftings of 26.6m TEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd's 2019 ebit up 80pc to US$908m, accenting profitable trades
  • Seattle port group blames virus for 19pc box volume loss in January
  • China, North American trade deals cut risks of recession, says Fed
  • US wins WTO approval for tariffs on US$7.5 billion of EU aircraft
  • Only 2 OOCL mainland offices remain closed at Wuhan and Chongqing
  • Small abandoned cargo ship drifts across Atlantic onto Irish shores
  • 4,662-TEUer taken in tow after 24-hours adrift, resumes voyage
  • Virus raises demand for Eastern European crewmen as restrictions bite
  • Tide turning for Indian supply chains vis-a-vis Colombo transshipments
  • Digital bookings for cargo increases, but sales agents are still needed
  • Taiwan's imports are increasingly hit by coronavirus-related delays
  • FESCO starts new box shuttle train from Novosibirsk to Khabarovsk
  • Air France KLM 2019 cargo falls 5.9pc to US$2.2 billion in downturn
  • Air Zimbabwe fails to raise investors to supply forex starved state
  • Asia Pacific's air cargo unravels as virus creates havoc on supply chains
  • DSV Panalpina runs US-China freighter flights in with virus cancellations

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk shows improved performance & strategic progress in 2019
  • Cargo theft report confirms upward trends in 2019
  • IMO urges no unnecessary delays to ships
  • Ships seen facing more than 30 pc higher costs under new Panama Canal Authority measures
  • THE Alliance announces details of 2020 Middle East Service Network
  • Imported goods to go through faceless assessment
  • India to stop import of thermal coal from 2023-24: Pralhad Joshi
  • Antwerp Port to unveil break bulk initiatives at CTL-BHP 2020
  • DGFT issues import licences for 1.1 mt of refined palmolein
  • GDP growth down at 4.9 pc in 2019-20, but expected to pick up in 2020-21 to 5.6 pc, says NCAER
  • Textile industry needs to diversify to polyester products to boost exports, says Textiles Secretary
  • US becomes India's top trading partner
  • 5th WCO Global AEO Conference postponed to Feb. 2021
  • Bhavani Foundation sources life force
  • Coronavirus epidemic to impact global GDP growth by 1 pc, says report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An Italian pioneer
  • Another rail motorway in France to open by 2021
  • Friedrich Merz leaves Stadler's board of directors
  • DSV opens transpacific air cargo service
  • Noatum Logistics develops new facility
  • Rearranging Middle East services
  • Austrian freight trains become "smart"
  • China Logistics invests at Jade Weser Port
  • AAPA names port person of the year
  • Will Maersk retain the level of 2019?
  • Scania deploys battery electric trucks in Norway
  • Qatar Airways arranges "cargo convoy" to China
  • Agility reports 7% rise in net profit for 2019
  • New career initiative for air cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Expanding into inland solutions for freight railroads
  • Atlas Air Worldwide cuts capacity
  • Paying tribute to IMO

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • Ripples from coronavirus still spreading - more supply chain chaos to come
  • HMM joins THE Alliance's three-loop Asia-Middle East network
  • DSV links with Panalpina for 'a unique solution' flying in and out of China
  • Better communication and data sharing key to establishing JIT shipping
  • Separate networks 'could do for' FedEx in its 'last-mile' battle with UPS
  • Analysis: APMM & Hapag-Lloyd versus CMA CGM - apples and oranges...
  • Supply chain radar: JB Hunt - spending to accumulate on the computer thingy
  • On the wires: Billions wiped off supply chain values - DSV, APMM, K+N et al...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • Navy picks Lake Assault boats for Force Protection-Medium Boats contract
    Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Shipyards, has been chosen to supply up to 119 Force Protection-Medium (FP-M) patrol boats to the U.S. Navy. The five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quanity (IDIQ) contract
  • Ecochlor appoints VP of Global Service
    Maynard, Mass., headquartered ballast water management systems specialist Ecochlor has appointed Michael (Mick) Madely to the newly created position of Vice President of Global Service. "We are very happy that Mick has
  • NTSB issues report on towboat sinking
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the sinking of the 1968-built towing vessel Tom Bussler, owned by McGinnis Equipment Company, Inc. and operated by National Maintenance & Repair
  • Wilhelm Wilhelmsen dies at age 82
    The fourth-generation owner of Norway's Wilhelmsen group, Wilhelm Wilhelmsen, passed away on February 22 at the age of 82. Although from a very young age, he held many positions in the company
  • Boskalis uses Wärtsilä thruster solutions in crane vessel project
    Wärtsilä has committed to a demanding delivery schedule for a thruster solution that will enable Netherlands-based Boskalis to convert an existing hull to create the crane vessel Bokalift 2. The DP2 crane
  • Q-LNG gets approvals for larger variants of LNG bunkering ATB
    New Orleans headquartered Quality Liquefied Natural Gas Transport (Q-LNG) reports that it has received U.S. Coast Guard design basis acceptance and regulatory approvals to move forward with construction on two variants of
  • Compact two-stroke SCR gains Class NK approval
    A high pressure SCR (selective catalytic reduction system) said to be the most compact of its type on the market has passed Class NK approval testing. MAN Energy Solutions first introduced the

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • Shipping comes to terms with its future
    The shipping industry knows EU rules on emissions are coming. Soon enough, those parts of the industry that think the...
  • New marine fuel oil arbitrage routes opening for tankers
    Volatile crack spreads - the profit or loss derived from producing different refined products - as well as volatile crude prices, has...
  • Black carbon study criticised at IMO
    An argument has been put to the IMO that fuel samples used in a recent black carbon study did not...
  • StealthGas acquires gas carriers in new joint-venture
    The deal is the second in a year for the Greece-based company
  • Rapid growth of US Gulf crude exports 'nearly over'
    Many shale producers have debt maturing in 2022 estimated at $30bn, and they will divert cash to pay back debt...
  • Disagreements over approach to decarbonisation persist
    A high-profile panel discussion in Brussels highlighted how despite agreement on the overall goal, decision makers and stakeholders have different...
  • February oil demand plunges on coronavirus
    Global demand is dependent on Chinese oil refineries, which have sharply cut runs. This makes the impact on markets more...
  • Clarksons gains foothold in Spain
    The outfit will be folded into Clarksons' Specialised Products and Petrochemical Gases divisions
  • Glimmer of hope for the bleak dry bulk market?
    Market participants expect the dry bulk market could pick up in the second half of the year if the virus...
  • China Merchants Port raises $100m from virus-control bonds
    More than 60 entities have raised Yuan7.5bn from the so-called virus-control bonds in the period from February 10 to February...
  • POSH wins major Petronas towage contract
    PDLNG Dua is slated to be the world's first FLNG vessel to operate in deep water
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Major carriers signal a shift in mindset to tackle emissions | Coronavirus: Shippers allowed shipside loading and...
  • Wilhelm Wilhelmsen dies, aged 82
    With his extensive network and business relationships in Norway and internationally, he was instrumental in developing the Wilhelmsen group over...
  • Coronavirus: Container truck drivers returning to Ningbo port
    Development comes as the disease disrupts shipping and port operations, with increased blank sailings leading to a volume loss of...
  • India orders crews to stay on board ships at risk of coronavirus
    Ships from specified countries are allowed to berth. However, their crews will not be allowed to disembark regardless of nationality
  • More US LNG cargoes cancelled as spot prices tank
    Forward gas prices no longer support shipping LNG from the US to Europe, according to BloombergNEF
  • Brazilian consultant to SembMarine jailed in bribery and money laundering case
    The two executives came to the authorities' attention in the massive Brazilian anti-corruption campaign Operation Car Wash

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • JNPT walks back direct terminal handling fees
  • US truckload capacity shrinks for third straight quarter: JOC index
  • Police dismantle rail blockade as Canada cargo diverted to US ports
  • Trans-Pacific BCOs keying on service reliability in annual contract talks
  • China looks to jump start post-coronavirus reefer shipments
  • Post-coronavirus capacity fears mount as attention shifts to recovery

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • Tanker rates tick upward, even as coronavirus fears persist
  • Capesize rates slip amid improving dry bulk market
  • US threatens more sanctions on Venezuela
  • MSI sees good time for tankers between 2021 and 2025
  • When will the Hong Kong Convention finally become law?
  • Asian shipowners give backing to green beaching yards
  • Bunker player KPI buys OceanConnect from Glencore
  • Coronavirus contagion hammers western shipping stocks after Asian fall
  • Houthi bomb ship destroyed by Saudi coalition forces
  • Embiricos concludes second VLCC sale in a week
  • Shipping's new dawn - it's early days yet
  • Polaris boss sentenced over sinking of VLOC Stellar Daisy
  • Yangzijiang suezmax newbuild hawked to new buyers
  • Car carrier owner denies transporting tanks to Libya
  • Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering lands MR tankers from Eastern Pacific Shipping
  • JiBE expands in Greece with Kyklades software deal
  • Cargoship jumps detention in Ireland after five months in port
  • Tsakos boxship evades Nigerian attack after pirates fire on it
  • Sembcorp Marine says ex-consultant convicted in Brazil probe
  • Shares in South Korean shipowners plunge on Covid-19 fears
  • Chembulk ship sales cause 'uncertainty regarding strategy'
  • Crew from Diamond Princess set to fly home

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • US tightens export controls for Russia, Yemen
    The Commerce Department wants to further restrict U.S.-origin items that could assist in nuclear and missile weapons development and diversion efforts in the two countries.
  • Q&A: Jefferies analyst on shipping stock rout and what's next
    An exclusive interview with Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans on the coronavirus-induced shipping-stock collapse.
  • DHL Express upgrades fleet with more 777 freighters
    Competition is fierce in the e-commerce wars and efficiency is critical to customer service and profitability. DHL's investment in new Boeing freighters is designed to...
  • FDA will expedite reviews of Costco food imports
    The nationwide retailer has become the first participant in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Voluntary Qualified Importer Program, which aims to reduce foodborne illnesses...
  • Coronavirus crisis worsens: FreightWaves coverage timeline
    As risks surge and stocks plunge, a look at the key coronavirus issues and a rundown of FreightWaves' coverage to date.
  • Career Tracks: CSafe, Hangar A, Fontaine and Momentum
    Patrick Schafer promoted to chief executive officer; Ron Richards hired as chief technology officer; Jamil Young tapped as division president; and Jim Bertuola named vice...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
  • KPI Bridge Oil to buy OceanConnect Marine in bunker supply merger
  • Coronavirus impact masking post-IMO 2020 risks for marine fuels
    Biggest threat comes from VLSFO quality issues.
  • Oil settles sharply lower as coronavirus spread sparks pandemic fears
    Markets react in wake of new cases over the weekend in South Korea, Italy.
  • Saudi-led coalition in Yemen destroys Houthi explosive-laden boat in Red Sea: SPA
    Saudi Arabia often intercepts and destroys Houthi missiles targeting its cities and also its oil facilities.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S/Dubai spread narrows to 4-month low on weak demand
    "Prices are a mess because everyone is not sure if they should sell now or hold," the supplier added.

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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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