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March 8, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Brahmaputra (NW2) gets connected with Ganga (NW1) via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route
  • Saurashtra Chamber organising seminar on multimodal logistics opportunities for Bhavnagar on March 9
  • Maersk transforming logistics through technology-enabled, digital supply chain solutions
  • The container logistics implications of war in Ukraine
  • VCT boosts infrastructure & is ready for operations
  • Warning issued over collateral damage to civilian shipping near Black Sea
  • Opportunities for Indian wheat in Asian region seen
  • Floating Border Outposts built for Border Security Force being classed by Indian Register of Shipping
  • The impact of rising crude prices on logistics
  • India's crude oil import set to surge
  • US agencies firm on promoting competition in ocean freight transportation
  • Rotterdam port impacted by Russia-Ukraine conflict
  • Port of Felixstowe deploys 5G technology & IoT
  • PSA Singapore in collaboration agreement to develop large-scale fleet management solution for fully automated container terminal
  • Tariff at South African ports to increase for 2022-23
  • MSC's new intermodal route between Djibouti & Ethiopia
  • PIL awards contract to build four 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel propulsion container vessels
  • Global container lines suspend cargo bookings to & from Russia
  • Tea exports down

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cebu Pacific selects Swissport in Japan
  • Wilhelmshaven rising further
  • Freeports in UK 12 months later
  • Maersk chooses Hasan Faraz
  • Vehicle fleet to be equipped with solar panels
  • Dachser expands warehouse in Linz
  • Americold picks George Chappelle Jr
  • Increased transparency for transport services
  • Groundbreaking for a new hub in Duisport
  • Robots on the move in Sweden
  • Rail service for car maker launched
  • Frank Dreeke reappointed head of BLG
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 6.9+ million Covid-19 vaccine doses for Ethiopia
  • Grimaldi joins Barcelona's Nexigen project
  • Lufthansa Cargo: second record year in a row

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 7, 2022
  • Fears counter sanctions could hit aerospace and automotive manufacturers
  • UK and France cut red tape to get aid to Ukraine faster
  • CMA CGM to use $18bn profits for further growth and concessions to SMEs
  • Lufthansa Cargo mulls expansion of widebody freighter fleet
  • Sea-Lead Shipping launches Asia-US east coast service
  • Online booking still down at JNPCT after 'cyber-attack'
  • How robots are driving change in supply chains
  • Against the odds: CMA CGM's buoyant war chest - make it $15bn...base case
  • Supply chain radar: Sweet Matson breaks hearts & records - now what?
  • On the wires: UPS top brass defy the market bears

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2022
  • Chouest shipyard floats out Viking Mississippi
    Viking Cruises reports that its 386-guest Viking Mississippi river cruise vessel was floated out today at Edison Chouest Offshore's Laship shipyard in Houma, La. Set to debut in June 2022, the Jones
  • BIMCO: War in Ukraine will hurt growth in all shipping segments
    Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO, is warning that the negative impacts of Russia's actions in Ukraine will have consequences for all sectors of shipping. Though much uncertainty remains, the immediate
  • BAE San Diego Ship Repair wins $125.5 million Navy contract
    The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems - San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., a $125,517,541 firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of fiscal 2022 docking selected restricted availability of the Wasp-class
  • Fully-electric ferry completes inaugural round trip
    The first fully-electric, high-speed passenger ferry in the southern hemisphere last month completed its inaugural round trip for New Zealand's East by West Ferries. The 19 meter long ferry, the Ika Rere,
  • PODCAST: Jones Walker's Jeff Tillery on what to do in a maritime emergency
    In this edition of Marine Log's Listen Up! podcast, we talk to Jeff Tillery, co-leader of the Maritime Litigation and Arbitration Team at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans, on tips for
  • NTSB: Why an OSV collided with a Coast Guard buoy tender, twice
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report into an October 11, 2020, incident in which an offshore supply vessel (OSV) twice collided with a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2022
  • Online charter launched to drive diversity and inclusion in shipping
    The International Chamber of Shipping has released a diversity and inclusion charter to encourage companies measure and improve their practices
  • Shipping 'hurt' by Ukraine conflict amid record volatility on commodities market
    Hurdles to ship cargoes from Russia are rising as underwriters and lending syndicates scrutinise details of each voyage. Financial and...
  • Berge Bulk sells another capesize for scrap as steel prices climb
    Berge Bulk has sold another of its ageing capesize bulk carriers for demolition while scrap prices are expected to continue...
  • Leading law firm to exit Russia
    Norton Rose Fulbright is closing its Moscow office and winding down its Russian operations. It says it will not accept...
  • UK shipping sanctions on Russian vessels have broad and unknown effects
    New regulations punishing Russia for its military incursion into Ukraine are less than entirely clear and will require considerable due...
  • Clarksons outlook 'strong' after record full-year results
    UK-based company says current geopolitical uncertainty 'could impact sanctions, exchange rates and commodity supply, alongside the global backdrop of inflationary...
  • Box volume growth subdued as new year begins
    Container lifting figures have been falling for several months. But this says more about the lack of capacity than a...
  • The week in newbuildings: Boxship owners sign $2.5bn worth of new orders
    Newbuilding contracts continue to be dominated by containerships and gas carriers, with major orders placed in the past week by...
  • Pre-sale inspections expedite S&P activity
    Owners are taking charge of vessel sales by preparing inspection reports, says chief executive of UK-based maritime services provider
  • Rising bunker prices threaten higher box freight costs
    Freight rates have been unaffected by Russia's military incursion into Ukraine. But rising oil prices are already driving bunker costs...
  • The week in charts: Russian blacklist tops 6,000 vessels | Tanker rates surge | Shipping needs better cyber security
    There are nearly 6,500 vessels linked to Russia, global exposure to the Russian newbuild orderbook is considerable, and several orders...
  • Daily Briefing
    'Self-sanctioning' tankers drive Russia charter rates 1,600% higher | Underwriters said to be refusing cover for Ukraine war risks |...
  • PIL places first containership order for seven years
    When delivered, the ships will become the largest container vessels in PIL's fleet and the first vessels it operates to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2022
  • Contract rates escalating in trans-Pacific amid ongoing congestion
  • Cash-rich CMA CGM offers smaller shippers dedicated capacity
  • Ukraine invasion could tighten already-scarce MPV tonnage
  • Carriers build capacity out of Asia on strong demand expectations
  • Forto follows Flexport into multi-billion dollar valuation
  • Zim launches first-ever SE Asia-USEC express service
  • LTL volumes soar in February at truckers ODFL, Saia
  • JOC Rankings: Capacity, driver shortages constrain US truckload growth

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2022
  • Jens Martin Jensen takes board seats at Golden Ocean and Frontline
  • ICTSI continues Manila terminal expansion with new berth
  • European nations could deliver bigger blow than US, but will they ban Russian oil?
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Best Oasis hit by 'spear phishing' cyber-attacks
  • New York shipping stocks buck trend of falling market indices
  • Global Ship Lease to pay off $28.5m in bonds, leaving 'plenty of cash' for shareholders
  • Outlook gloomy: Bimco says Ukraine war will hurt growth in all shipping sectors
  • 'Incredibly firm': Berge Bulk scraps another capesize as India ups price ideas
  • Ofer and Troim-backed CoolCo nets first fixture as LNG carrier rates tip upwards in volatile market
  • Danica helping Chinese crew get out of Odessa in 'tense' situation
  • Crude buyers face 'challenges' in taking Russian oil shunned by the West
  • LNG shipments slide into European ports amid growing protests
  • Clarksons dropping Platou name seven years after shipbroking takeover
  • Poten says US ban on Russian oil would have 'fairly limited' effect on tankers
  • Damen halts new orders and newbuilding deliveries to Russia
  • Clarksons warns of global uncertainty after revealing record profit for 2021
  • MHSS' Alex Dimitrevich helps Indian seafarer's wife leave Kyiv after surgery
  • Great escape: MHSS psychologist flees war to support Ukrainian refugees in Poland
  • Third veteran suezmax set to exit Nordic American Tankers fleet
  • UK dockers refuse to unload MR tanker carrying Russian oil products

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2022
  • How invasion of Ukraine could ease shipping logjam off US ports
    War and price spikes could destroy demand, weaken consumer confidence and curb cargo volumes, warns BIMCO.
  • Air cargo helps Finnair restore some Asia service flying around Russia
    Finnair is a microcosm of the pressures on air cargo and airlines because of the airspace restrictions over Russia.
  • CargoX extends agreement with Egypt on transfer of global trade documentation
    Adoption of this technology is part of Egypt's 2030 Vision, a long-term strategic plan to achieve sustainable development across economic, social and environmental sectors. Since...
  • Expeditors reports 'meaningful progress' in cyberattack recovery
    Global logistics firm Expeditors International says it is moving closer to restoring key systems two weeks after a cyberattack.
  • Drivers taking up arms for Ukraine worsens European trucker shortage
    The truck driver shortage in the U.K. and Europe is getting worse with cross-border traffic being interrupted by the Ukraine crisis and Ukrainians going home...
  • Ports of the future with WickedHyper - Net-Zero Carbon
    Hyper rail systems could transport containers to and from ports quickly, according to WickedHyper's CEO.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2022
  • Japan's ENEOS suspends new low sulfur bunker orders at Mizushima
    ENEOS, Japan's largest refiner, suspended accepting fresh orders for 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil at its Mizushima refinery in West Japan March 5 due to a technical glitch, a company source said March 7.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for March 7-11
    The Asian fuel oil market was expected to firm further over March 7-11 from the prevailing heady highs as the market pushes increasingly into trading for April-loading cargoes.
  • Aframax rates jump on risk-premium fears as EU eyes shipping ban on Russia
    The cost of chartering Aframax tankers to transport crude or oil products hovered at multiyear highs March 7 as the EU and Norway continued to eye a ban on Russian shipping and 'self-sanctioning' efforts to sideline Russian exports continue to curb demand for its seaborne oil.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Crude exports, product imports slide on year in January
    Brazil's exports of crude oil retreated year on year in January as state-led oil company Petrobras kept refinery run rates elevated to start 2022, but lackluster demand and little movement in domestic prices undermined refined product imports, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said March 7.
  • European diesel futures rally outpaces Brent on heavier impact of sanctions
    The rally in European diesel futures has outpaced that of ICE Brent crude futures as the diesel market faces heavier impacts if sanctions on Russian oil and products exports come to fruition.
  • Europe cools on Russian energy sanctions, fears 'unmanageable' risks
    European leaders toned down March 7 threats of tougher energy sanctions on Russian imports of oil and gas after crude futures breached $130/b and the cost of natural gas surged.
  • REFINERY MARGIN TRACKER: USWC refiners replace Russian crude with Middle Eastern, Latin American grades
    US West Coast refiners are increasing imports of Latin American and Iraqi crude to replace Russian barrels, ceasing to buy ESPO, Sokol, and CPC Blend despite any official ban by the United States on imports of Russian crude, an analysis from S&P Global Commodity Insights Platts showed on March 7.
  • US crude inventories likely lower as refinery runs edge higher
    US commercial crude inventories likely fell by 700,000 barrels in the week ended March 4 as refinery runs edged higher, according to analysts polled by S&P Global Commodity Insights March 7.
  • White House confirms diplomatic trip to Venezuela to talk energy security
    The US sent officials to Venezuela to discuss energy security and detained US citizens, the White House confirmed March 7, after media reports indicated the Biden administration was in the early stages of considering lifting oil sanctions against the Maduro regime.
  • BRAZIL DATA: January refined-product sales retreat 6.1% on year on ethanol slide
    Brazil registered a 6.1% year-on-year retreat in refined-products sales in January as a sharp downturn in hydrous ethanol sales offset stronger-than-expected demand for diesel and gasoline in Latin America's largest economy, according to data released March 7 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • China outlines strategy to boost energy security amid Ukraine crisis
    China is taking steps to boost energy security but expects its imports of crude oil and natural gas should remain generally stable as long as suppliers comply with contracts, especially long-term contracts which account for a high proportion of total energy imports, Lian Weiliang, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on March 7.
  • More North Sea oil, gas needed as 'transition' measure to beat supply crunch: UK PM
    The UK needs to boost its energy self-reliance including through domestic oil and gas production as a "transition" measure in response to the current supply crunch, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said March 7.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rallies, but comes off highs as Europe tones down Russian oil ban talks
    Crude futures continued to rally March 7, but pulled back from intraday highs as European leaders toned down threats of tougher energy sanctions on Russian imports of oil.
  • President Biden keeps clean energy focus; stresses steps to combat high fuel costs
    Senate Democrats, including Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Edward Markey of Massachusetts, advocated for banning US import of Russian oil.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators
    In downstream bunker markets, demand for 0.5%S was up on the week as suppliers anticipate tight availability in the coming weeks following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Norway considers ban on Russian vessels, following UK move
    Norway shares a far northern land border with Russia and the two countries delineated their sea border in the Barents Sea in 2010, helping foster economic collaboration, including a limited role for Russian companies in Norway's oil and gas industry.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators March 7-11
    The volatility and soaring prices in crude futures and other global markers are expected to impact bunker fuel values in the Americas and might take them to new highs, as the war in Ukraine continues to unfold.
  • UK 'urgently reviewing' ban on Russian oil, gas imports after curbs on Russian shipping
    Lord Callanan's comments came soon after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Europe needed Russian energy to ensure security of supply, saying Europe had "deliberately" excluded sanctions on the sector.
  • Wartsila, Peninsula join list of maritime companies halting business with Russia
    A lot of traders have avoided purchases of Russian energy products amid financial sanctions on Russian banks, while bunker suppliers have also come out openly to turn their back on Russian businesses to condemn the country's move.
  • FACTBOX: Russian metals industry's reliance on China set to rise as sanctions disrupt supplies
    Russian steelmaker Severstal said March 2 it was looking at alternative markets to export steel after facing challenges with European customers.
  • UK ponders ban on Russian oil and gas imports, lots of coordination needed: minister
    This comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US and its allies were looking in a "coordinated way at the prospect of banning the import of Russian oil while making sure that there is still an appropriate supply of oil on world markets."
  • EC to unveil new energy security proposals March 8
    The first is diversification of supply away from Russia and toward "reliable partners,2 von der Leyen said, pointing to mainly LNG and pipeline gas.
  • Essar seeks alternatives to Russian diesel in the UK amid outcry over shipments
    Last week, Essar said it turned away two cargoes of non-Russian origin crude, which would have been delivered in Russian-flagged tankers after the UK banned vessels on March 1 that are Russian-owned, operated, controlled, chartered, registered, or flagged from UK ports. But the restrictions do not include Russian cargoes carried by other 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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