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August 12, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • CMA CGM Bunker Recovery Adjustment Factor from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf to West Africa
  • Crew change flight package for Indian seafarers travelling to Sri Lanka
  • CrewSafe programme facilitating crew changes in South-East Asia
  • IRClass successfully completes vessel conversion project from vehicle carrier to livestock carrier in Turkey
  • Proposed US ocean shipping reform legislation seen as flawed
  • Scheme for promotion of flagging merchant ships in India
  • VLCC freight rates static this year
  • India exports King Chilli from Nagaland to London
  • APM Terminals Pipavav promotes entrepreneurship by upskilling local youth
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Major Ports register 21 pc rise in cargo volumes during April-July
  • Proposed dry bulk terminal at Paradip receives bids
  • Regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarders of the Year award revealed
  • Uber Freight in deal to create leading logistics technology platform
  • Exports surge by 50 pc, imports up 70 pc in 1st week of Aug.
  • DCBA organises free vaccination camp at ICD Patparganj in association with SCM Express
  • Digital payments surge
  • MOL marks consecutive listings on FTSE4 Good Index Series & FTSE Blossom Japan Index

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • Meidong terminal closure at Ningbo could reprise congestion crisis at Yantian
  • US shippers back change in shipping law as transpac rates look set to breach $20k
  • Threat to peak season extra loader services as desperate carriers hunt tonnage
  • Shanghai Port opens dispatching centre to prioritise empty containers
  • Emergency powers for Brexit lorry queues to be made permanent
  • The slow collapse of Amazon's drone delivery dream
  • The brightest young minds in forwarding: Fiata unveils regional YIFFA winners
  • Against the odds: The DB Schenker pole star - 'dream, DSV, dream'
  • On the wires: The remarkable fall and rise of Waberer's

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • Austal Vietnam to build high-speed ferry for French Polynesia
    Henderson, Western Australia, headquartered Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that Austal Australasia Pty Ltd has been awarded a EUR 20.5 million (approximately US$24 million) contract to design and build a 66 meter high-speed
  • Mississippi River Commission cuts out segment of annual inspection trip
    The Ensley Engineer Yard in Memphis, Tenn., has recently finished final preparations to make the M/V Mississippi, the largest towboat in the U.S., ready for on a new season of revetment support
  • New TT-Line RoPax duo will feature Wärtsilä technology
    The two RoPax ferries on order at Finland's Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard for Australian operator TT-Line will be future-proofed to operate alternative green fuels, according to Wärtsilä, which has been chosen

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • Weekly Briefing: Box backlash begins | Bulk basks in hot summer markets | Tankers hit a speed bump
    More record profits have failed to divert attention in the box market from the delays leading to bad blood between...
  • Mercer Street attack draws new focus to familiar threats
    What the Middle East security incidents mean for shipping, shippers v carriers in US container row, and the Beirut blast...
  • UK shipping refutes seafarer training allegations
    Nautical institute fellow and seafaring expert Capt Michael Lloyd argues there has been a 'naïve assumption' by non-seafarers that sea-time...
  • Carbon compliance complexity to affect three quarters of global fleet
    Metrics will change fleet operations, how vessels are chartered, sailing speeds and routes traversed by ship type and age
  • Four bidders identified for Haifa port
    Competition is already looming with Shanghai International Port Group due this year to open the Haifa Bayport container terminal
  • Pangaea eyes further dry bulk gains after record quarter
    Second-quarter revenues nearly doubled, although for once Pangaea failed to beat the market in terms of average charter earnings
  • Maersk to cut calls at Hamburg and warns of delays
    High yard density at Hamburg is leading to long waiting times. Recent floods have also affected inland distribution by rail
  • Scrubber installations slow even as spreads increase
    The economics of using exhaust cleaning systems are returning after spreads fell last year. But uptake among carriers remains mixed
  • Taylor Maritime Investments to buy seven handysizes
    Bulker operator Taylor Maritime Investments has agreed to buy seven handysize ships for $107.8m, to be delivered in September and...
  • Dispute between shippers and carriers brings proposed US legislation
    'Companies looking to offload foreign-made products at west coast ports must provide opportunities for American exports. Even during a global...
  • MOL to join green ammonia study with Origin Energy
    The joint initiative focuses on a feasibility study on marine transportation of ammonia, its demand in Japan and Asia and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Opposing sides line up over US shipping regulation reform | Delta variant a speed bump to product tanker market recovery...
  • Terminal in Ningbo forced to close due to infected port worker
    If the infection spreads to other terminals in the port of Ningbo, it could spell disaster for the global supply...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • US truck rates may soon peak, but they won't fall far: analysts
  • MSC adds capacity to surging India-US trade
  • Ningbo terminal shutdown fuels fears of China port congestion spread
  • Fall US intermodal peak more likely a plateau in 2021
  • Logistics marketplace FreightMango plugs into visibility data provider

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • Bugbee strikes again with $450K options buy on Scorpio Tankers
    Scorpio president is not backing down in his belief that product market, and his company's shares, are headed up
  • Overseas Shipholding cuts non-disclosure deal with top shareholder
    Owner confirms pact is part of the process as US-flag tanker owner evaluates Saltchuk Resources takeover offer
  • Business as usual for Capesize Chartering pool after Golden Ocean exit
    Remaining shipowners say bulker pool has just as much commercial benefit in a high capesize market as when rates are low
  • Seanergy may take back 10% of 'undervalued' shares
    New York-listed shipowner mulls buy-back as stock price trades at 32% discount to net asset value
  • US pushes for more oil production after Opec+ compromise
    Tanker rates have risen since the group of oil-producing countries agreed to hike production, but remain low
  • Atlas ponders sales of smaller containerships in Seaspan fleet
    Tonnage provider could be poised for windfall after approaches to buy its shipping assets
  • Doun Kisen bulker grounds and cracks at Japanese port
    Japanese coastguard says crew are safe and the vessel is not in danger of sinking
  • Bulker owner earnings season shows chorus of 'positive' outlooks
    Spot rates have soared since a year ago across the board
  • After Seajacks deal, US waters beckon for Eneti but will Biden deliver?
    After major regulatory question mark associated with the Jones Act is cleared, hopefully Biden will follow through on his goal
  • Dry bulk owners share 'positive' outlook on strong market
    Spot rates have soared since a year ago across the board
  • Mitsui OSK Lines teams with Origin Energy on green ammonia supply
    Companies plan to develop a supply chain with export from Australia
  • Standard Chartered offloads big bulkers in strong S&P market
    British lender dangles capesizes and post-panamaxes in front of buyers who are increasingly warming to large bulkers
  • 2020 Bulkers books biggest ever quarterly profit
    Results for Oslo-listed newcastlemax specialist beat analysts' consensus estimates
  • Seafarer on Formosa Plastics bulker dies during offshore crew change
    Taiwanese-controlled capesize held in Australia pending investigation into incident
  • Santoku Shipping quietly ups newbuild tally with two bulk carriers
    Osaka-based outfit has bought Yangzijiang kamsarmaxes from Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co
  • Climate change report forecasts ice-free Arctic periods before 2050
    Effects on oceans highlighted in first major scientific review since 2013, ahead of November's COP26 meeting in Glasgow
  • IPCC report shows we must act now and get a grip on climate crisis
    Even the Iron Lady, former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher, would wince at the foot-dragging by some in shipping to tackling decarbonisation
  • Taylor Maritime wraps up $108m seven-ship deal
    UK-listed company says it is in strong position to take advantage of dry bulk upturn
  • Wildfires show we must act now and get a grip on climate crisis
    Even the Iron Lady, former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher, would wince at the foot-dragging by some in shipping to tackling decarbonisation
  • Polys Hajioannou panamax sale is more heady news for bulker S&P market
    Greek-Cypriot owner bides his time and is rewarded with firm price for 2008-built bulker
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries prices initial public offering
    HHI has hired Mirae Asset Securities, Korea Investment & Securities and Credit Suisse Securities as co-managers for the IPO
  • Swire Pacific offloads 50% stake in Hongkong United Dockyards
    Asian multi-national firm continues to downsize its exposure to the marine sector
  • Seafaring nations propose emergency fund for abandoned crew
    China, Indonesia and Philippines call on the International Maritime Organization to support emergency fund amid rising abandonment cases
  • Santoku Shipping quietly ups order tally with two bulk carriers
    Osaka-based outfit has acquired Yangzijiang kamsarmax newbuildings from Japanese trading house Mitsui & Trading
  • Asia Pulp & Paper turns to Japan for woodchip carrier newbuildings
    Indonesian paper manufacturer grows fleet to six with latest quartet at Oshima Shipbuilding
  • Austal bags $24m catamaran newbuilding contract
    Australian shipbuilder's Vietnam yard will construct vessel for repeat customer

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • Oh no, not Ningbo! COVID case shuts down container terminal
    Yantian redux. Shipping activity slowed to a crawl at the Port of Yantian in China earlier this summer after an outbreak of COVID infections, and...
  • Container terminal berthing 22,000-TEU ships in Louisiana moves forward
    Plaquemines Port announced it has found the site for its state-of-the-art container terminal that will be able to handle vessels carrying up to 22,000 TEUs.
  • Amazon Air's big US hub opens for business
    Amazon's new U.S. air hub is up and running in the Ohio Valley, making it easier to quickly fulfill online orders.
  • Cold Chain Summit: Next-gen refrigerated boxes for air cargo
    Learn a bit about the evolution of temperature-controlled containers in the air cargo environment and how Envirotainer has added new technology features to its refrigerated...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 11, 2021
  • INDIA DATA: July gasoil consumption slips 1% on month after June rebound
    India's gasoil consumption dipped 1.02% month on month to 6.14 million mt in July, showed latest provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, or PPAC, as public transportation networks and railways had yet to resume full service capacity.
  • July gasoil imports into offshore Lome down 26% on month: Kpler
    Gasoil imports into offshore Lome in West Africa in July were down 26% from June levels, after an earlier build-up of supply and amid moribund demand.
  • Ukraine to deploy 200,000 mt oil storage capacity via pipelines
    Ukraine's state oil shipping company UkrTransNafta will deploy 200,000 mt of its idle oil pipelines and oil handling infrastructure as storage facilities for crude oil, Iryna Holod, UkrTransNafta spokesperson, said on Aug. 11.
  • US DATA: EIA says Gulf Coast ULSD stocks build for second straight week to over four-month high
    Ultra low sulfur diesel stocks on the US Gulf Coast saw a build for the second consecutive week, rising 1.74 million barrels to 45.16 million barrels during the week ended Aug. 6, Energy Information Administration data showed Aug. 11.
  • Oil spill near Russia's Novorossiisk scrutinized for greater damage to Black Sea
    A recent oil spill in Black Sea near Russia's Novorossiisk was put under investigation by state authorities on Aug. 11 after satellite images showed damage from the leak may have been misreported.
  • US crude inventory draws resume as refinery demand, exports climb
    US crude oil inventory draws resumed in the week ended Aug. 6 amid an uptick in refinery demand and higher exports, US Energy Information Administration data showed Aug. 11.
  • Argentina's YPF bets on importing premium fuels as no refinery expansions planned
    YPF, the biggest oil refiner in Argentina, plans to continue importing higher-grade diesel and gasoline products to meet local demand, given that it is not planning any major expansions of its three refineries on uncertainty about future demand, CFO Alejandro Lew said Aug. 11.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: June use of oil refining capacity falls
    Argentina's refinery utilization rate fell to 73.6% in June from 75.4% in May, a sign of how a second wave of coronavirus cases, high inflation and a sluggish economy have limited demand, the state statistics department Indec said Aug. 11.
  • North American midstream sector remains full, but few want to buy
    A slower and steadier trickle of midstream consolidation has continued since the upstream buying spree that began last fall, but energy executives and analysts warn there are still too many pipeline companies in a North American industry that is now producing less crude within an overbuilt infrastructure environment.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles higher despite modest US inventory draw, call for more OPEC+ output
    A late session rally saw oil futures settle higher Aug. 11 despite a tepid US inventory report and calls from the White House for the OPEC+ group to raise output.
  • TOTSA Total Oil Trading SA changes entity name to TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA
    Platts will publish all relevant information from TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA accordingly.
  • Australia Origin, Japan Mitsui to study renewable ammonia supply
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. said Aug. 10 it will sell conventional or blue ammonia to Japan Idemitsu for use in refining and petrochemical operations indicating the UAE national oil producer is working on expanding its clean energy product sales to the Asian country.
  • Goldman sticks to $80/b oil price forecast despite demand hit from new China wave
    **Cuts oil demand forecast by 1 million b/d over China COVID-19 surge **Supply-side constraints seen keeping oil market tight this year
  • South Korea's draft carbon-free roadmaps face industry backlash
    The Federation of Korean Industries, or FKI, which represents the country's conglomerates such as SK Group and GS Group that run oil refineries and power utilities, said in a statement the proposed scenarios are "unrealistic" and "threatening" to the country's industries.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stay lower following modest US inventory draw
    **Commercial crude stocks fall 450,000 barrels **White House calls for higher OPEC+ output
  • Saudi Aramco allocates full term crude volumes to Asian buyers for September: sources
    **Asian refiners said to cut nominations on OSP hike **Spot market may see more demand from Asian refiners
  • INDIA DATA: July fuel oil consumption declines 10% on month, as exports rise
    The decline in consumption comes amid a concurrent anticipated increase in fuel oil exports on the month.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles climb for first time in three weeks
    **Fujairah sees 'low demand' for bunkers **Slowdown may be due to India monsoon
  • Tight Singapore-delivered MGO supply narrows spread to LSMGO to 12-month low
    A key source of demand for 0.5%S MGO is fishing vessels, and this source has shifted toward using LSMGO given the shortage of supplies on the market.
  • Australia's net zero emissions target preferably by 2050: Energy Minister
    "Australia is committed to achieving net zero emissions as soon as possible, and preferably by 2050."
  • Sri Lanka's Colombo port sees first supply of delivered HSFO bunker fuel
    The launch of barge deliveries of HSFO at the port on Aug. 6 was to meet demand from scrubber-fitted vessels.

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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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