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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 17, 2024
  • 116 yaks flying first class aboard a B747-400F
  • MSC to digitalise freight contracts with Nyshex
  • Ruscon starts India - Russia overland service
  • GAC opens fresh chapter in New Zealand ports
  • More responsibilities for Ralph Kurz
  • Commencing in Colombia's capital
  • Truck charging hub opens in Antwerp port area
  • Three new routes in a row
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  • A president for Aero Trans Cargo
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  • Helsingborg tests self-driving terminal tractor
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  • C.H. Robinson names CFO
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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • Spot rate rises slow, but Asia-Med rates look set to hit $20k, say analysts
  • Hamburg - the Petri dish for Schenker?
  • East coast port strike looms larger as union takes a tough stance on wages
  • Indian exporters face new surcharges as capacity to Europe tightens
  • New US clampdown on goods from Chinese firms using forced labour
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  • More strikes at German and French ports could bring congestion and delays
  • Dwindling crew numbers on Norwegian coastal feeders as autonomy approaches
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Marine Log web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • Ambrey: Latest Houthi attacks show a "significant increase in effectiveness"
    This week has seen a spate of new Houthi attacks - and, in a just released threat circular, maritime risk consultancy Ambrey says that they are showing a significant increase In effective.
  • Mammoet awarded key Pearl Harbor dry dock project contract
    Utrecht, Netherlands, headquartered heavy lift specialist Mammoet is to play a key role in the Navy's largest maritime infrastructure construction project since World War II, the planned five-year Pearl Harbor dry dock
  • Ship Repair USA a "huge success" in its second year
    Marine Log held its second annual Ship Repair USA conference in the French Quarter of New Orleans on June 11-12, once again attracting attendees from across the spectrum of shipyards, vessel operators,

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Container News web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • CMA CGM updates Asia peak season surcharges
    The French carrier, CMA CGM Group, has announced an updated Peak Season Surcharge effective from 20 June 2024, until further notice. The surcharge applies to shipments originating from all Asian ports and destined for the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, and Indian Subcontinent. This PSS will apply to Dry, Reefer, OOG, and Paying Empties cargo types, with rates set at US$1,000 per 20' container (Dry &
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges achieves fourth ISO 50001 certification
    For the fourth consecutive time, the Port Authority has attained ISO 50001 certification for its sustainable energy strategy. Zeebrugge has now joined Antwerp as part of this certification, marking a significant achievement just two years after their merger. Since 2011, the Port Authority has sourced 100% of the electricity for its buildings, locks, bridges, and shore power supply for inland navi
  • Seafarer severely hurt in Houthi assault
    A seafarer on a general cargo vessel was seriously injured after two Houthi missiles hit the ship on 13 June. The US Central Command (Centcom) said that two anti-ship cruise missiles struck the 2008-built 11,402 dwt Verbena, which is owned by Ukraine-based Donbasstransitservice and operated by Poland-based Dtschart Sp. The US warship USS Philippine Sea evacuated the injured seafarer to a partner
  • Port of Long Beach sees 8.2% cargo decline in May
    Shifting trade routes and cancelled voyages resulted in a decline in cargo at the Port of Long Beach in May. Dockworkers and terminal operators handled 695,937 TEUs last month, an 8.2% decrease from May 2023. "I am confident we will see additional cargo as we work with industry partners to rebuild our market share in this increasingly competitive environment," commented Mario Cordero, CEO at Port
  • Larger container lines drive operational gains from 'own terminals' in India
    As the Red Sea crisis remains a major drag on container supply chains, 'own terminal advantages' are believed to be benefiting the larger container lines serving Indian trades. Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) and CMA CGM have container terminal partnerships with the Adani Group at Mundra Port, India's busiest box gateway. According to industry sources, this strategic investment model has placed
  • Georgia Ports Authority handles over 490,000 TEUs in May
    In May, the Georgia Ports Authority managed 490,330 TEUs, marking a 22% increase compared to the same month last year. This rise equates to an additional 90,000 TEUs. Also, the Port of Savannah has experienced significant growth due to a strengthening retail market and an influx of new customers. "Major retail customers tell Georgia Ports they have increased their orders to rebuild inventories an
  • Affordable Online MBA in Supply Chain Management Programs for 2024
    Photo by Tiger Lily, sourced from Pexels As the world becomes more connected, strategically importing and exporting goods will help a company thrive in today's global economy. Having a well-versed supply-chain team is crucial in ensuring that stock is ordered and arrives on time. According to US BLS , the demand for logisticians and supply chain managers is projected to grow by 18% between 2022 a
  • MacGregor wins major crane contract from MMA offshore
    MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has secured a significant order for its 50-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane, which will be installed on the MMA Valour. This versatile and flexible multi-purpose platform supply vessel has a proven track record in servicing a wide range of offshore tasks across the energy and offshore wind sectors. "We are looking forward to fitting the MMA Valour with a M

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Splash web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • Diana Shipping locks kamsarmax bulker into charter with Cobelfret
    Greece's Diana Shipping has secured employment for its kamsarmax bulk carrier at a slightly improved rate compared to the vessel's previous deal. The New York-listed shipowner has fixed out the 2010-built Myrsini to Cobelfret until February 2025, with options until March 25. The new deal, albeit shorter, will earn $2,100 more per day compared to ...
  • Solstad seals pair of OSV extensions
    Norwegian OSV player Solstad has landed charter extensions for two of its vessels. Subsea 7 has called its final option for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Subsea, which will see the vessel fixed until the end of 2025. The 2009-built unit has been on contract to Subsea 7 since 2009. In addition, the 2007-built ...
  • GAC buys Swire ship agency business in New Zealand
    Global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC has acquired one of New Zealand's leading shipping agencies Quadrant Pacific from Swire Shipping for an undisclosed sum. "This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company's longstanding presence in the region," GAC said. The duo has worked together since the establishment of GAC New Zealand in ...
  • Subsea 7 scores UK North Sea contract with Dana Petroleum
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has secured a contract worth between $50m and $150m from Dana Petroleum, for work on the Bittern field development in the UK Central North Sea. The contract covers project management, engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of a 22 km water injection pipeline and associated subsea structures and tie-ins at the Triton ...
  • Kumiai Navigation adds to VLGC series in Japan
    Singapore-based Kumiai Navigation has ordered its fourth liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-fuelled 86,700 cu m very large gas carrier (VLGC) at Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). No price has been revealed for the 230-m-long vessel that will be delivered from KHI's Sakaide Works in the fourth quarter of 2026 and be able to carry LPG ...
  • Seafarers bear brunt of 'rising aggression' from the Houthis
    It's been a brutal week for the mental welfare of seafarers bound for the Middle East and their families back home, starting with hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza, before swiftly descending into an explosive, bloody chaos with one death and a severe injury as the Houthis ramped up more sophisticated attacks. The Houthis have ...
  • Allseas' Pioneering Spirit wins pipelay work on Equinor's Troll field
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has won a contract for the installation of pipelines and integrated structures for the second stage of Equinor's Troll Phase 3 project. The Troll Phase 3 project is supposed to accelerate production and contribute to maintaining the high production capacity utilisation of the Troll A Platform and the Kollsnes onshore ...
  • Alita swells chemical tanker orderbook
    Chinese owner Alita Shanghai International Shipping is bolstering its fleet of stainless steel chemical tankers with up to four newbuilds at a domestic yard, Zhejiang Haoyou Shipbuilding. The order covers two firm and two optional 13,800 dwt IMO type II and III vessels, with deliveries starting in November next year. The 132-m-long units with a ...
  • Arrest order against Blackford Dolphin rig lifted
    Offshore driller Dolphin Drilling has shaken off an arrest order for its Blackford Dolphin drilling rig which has been subject to court claims for quite some time. The offshore driller received service of Nigerian court proceedings in an action brought by Technova Africa International in late May. The Pan African energy and infrastructure conglomerate obtained ...
  • Samsung Heavy goes to court over Russian tanker cancellations
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is going to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre to file a case against a Russian shipyard owner that cancelled contracts worth $4.3bn for the supply of oil and gas tankers. Samsung Heavy said yesterday it will sue Zvezda as the Russian shipbuilder, which faces sanctions from the US, asked the ...
  • Next wave of shipping sanctions levelled at Russia
    With the leaders of G7 nations meeting in Italy this week, a further coordinated series of sanctions against Russia have been making headlines in recent days with plenty linked to shipping. Nearly 850 days since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK yesterday announced 50 new sanctions designations. New targets include ships ...
  • Report highlights significant improvements in safety across the dry bulk shipping sector
    Annual casualty figures from INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, highlight continuing improvement in the safety performance of the sector. The bulk carrier fleet has grown significantly in recent years to cater for the world's growing economy. Between 2014 and 2023 the number of vessels increased by 20% to 12,200, with today's bulk ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • Weaker US produce volumes help keep lid on truckload rates
    Produce shipments by weight have dropped in 2024, and that's helped maintain "adequate" truckload capacity in most parts of the US, the Department of Agriculture said.
  • Peak season surcharges land earlier, and higher, in hot trans-Pacific market
    With vessel space from Asia to the US at a premium amid an early peak season, ocean carriers have been largely successful in implementing the surcharges in June, and some will keep pushing their luck in July.
  • US truckload spot rates rise, but still below year-ago levels
    This year's truckload spot rates are hugging the baseline set in 2023 as the freight recession drags on; a major increase seems unlikely anytime soon.
  • Reefer shippers face longer booking times, box shortages amid port congestion
    Still, insurers said the difficulties have yet to materialize in a noticeable rise in claims for spoiled cold chain or perishable products.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • New Fortress Energy tees up its first offshore LNG production
    Company's much delayed Fast LNG unit off Mexico to export initial volumes in July
  • Should guards on ships be ready to fire on Houthi sea drones? Some security experts say yes
    Drones move more slowly and can be fired upon, and armed security teams can help with reemerged piracy threat
  • Evalend bulker abandoned as crew evacuated after Houthis' fatal attack
    Ship becomes second whose crew has been removed since militant group's attacks began.
  • Seafarer killed in Houthi attack on Greek Evalend bulker as salvage continues
    Two-year-old kamsarmax becomes second vessel to suffer fatal strike
  • Too easy to just pay and pass on environmental costs to consumers under EU rules, warns Star Bulk
    Brussels called to link up FuelEU Maritime and the ETS funds to help 'move the needle'
  • UK refuses to reveal price cap probes amid trickle of industry reports
    Sanctions enforcement body has issued no fines since the price cap regime started
  • DNB Markets names new global shipping lead to meet demands of 'super cycle'
    Nicolay Dyvik sees increased interest in shipping IPOs and M&A
  • Greek shipowner IMS extends whirlwind secondhand buys with MR tankers
    Marios Gialozoglou-led firm keeps its foot on the acquisition pedal as Greek peer Empire Navigation offloads tonnage
  • VLCC rumoured to have set new benchmark with 'significant number' for three-year fix
    London broker SSY says vessel on subjects at $54,500 per day as spot rates plunge to $28,600
  • Could soaring container freight rates top pandemic peaks?
    Spot rates hit $10,000 per feu with no end in sight for the container shipping rally
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen bags a bargain as it snaps up leased ship for half its market value
    Norwegian owner firmly in the money by buying vessel out of term lease deal
  • Low-sulphur fuel 'off-spec' incidents spike as ships reroute around Africa
    Contamination taking place as barges carry both high and low-sulphur bunkers
  • Swedish Club urges rivals to pool resources ahead of shipping's next crisis
    Managing director Thomas Nordberg said mutuals could benefit from tackling threats together from geopolitics, AI and cyber crime
  • Hayfin Capital ramps up capesize raid as it buys Greek-owned ship
    Rising secondhand prices are not discouraging alternative investment fund from raising its wager on big bulkers
  • Greek PM threatens cruise ship cap to cope with 'over-tourism'
    Kyriakos Mitsotakis says limits on calls could come in next year
  • Samskip looks to retrofit LNG dual-fuelled vessel to also run off hydrogen
    Norwegian funding gives company cash to assess installation of fuel cells and hydrogen tanks on nine-year-old coastal vessel
  • Swire Shipping sells ship agency Quadrant Pacific to GAC in 'milestone deal'
    Giant group expands with deal to take over New Zealand operation
  • Wavelength podcast: Altera's fine for sending ships to scrap in Alang, Stolt-Nielsen hosts first capital markets day in a decade and Ukraine's view on the dark fleet
    Altera Infrastructure denies any guilt and says the prosecution against it has not been transparent
  • Shell emerges as final contender for Pavilion Energy purchase
    Talks move into closing stages in sell-off of Singapore's state-owned LNG venture
  • Rate pressure grows as Maersk moves AHTS armada into North Sea spot market
    Broker says Danish giant has added eight vessels to its exposure in vital region
  • Wavelength podcast: Altera's fine for sending ships to scrap in Alang, Stolt Nielsen hosts first capitial markets day in a decade and Ukraine's view on the dark fleet
    Altera Infrastructure denies any guilt and says the prosecution against it has not been transparent
  • 'Super-efficient' bulker design aims to slash conventional fuel use by half
    Norwegian technology group teams with Deltamarin for new eco-kamsarmax
  • MOL looks upstream and downstream from core shipping business on path to net zero
    Ammonia production and storage are on the menu for Japanese shipping giant
  • Shell emerges as final contender for Pavilion Energy buy
    Talks move into closing stages in sell off of Singapore's state-owned LNG venture
  • India's plan to buy 1,000 ships could 'significantly' affect secondhand and newbuilding markets
    Greek shipbroker Xclusiv says government scheme reflects country's growing ambition on world stage
  • BW Group raises $103m from upsized share sale in gas carrier owner Navigator
    Singapore shipping giant offloads more stock in US-listed company than originally planned
  • UK blacklisting of Russian insurer Ingosstrakh could backfire, industry warns
    International Group of P&I Clubs sanctions committee head says move is unlikely to affect the shadow fleet but could block oil spill payments
  • China Merchants Energy orders eight newcastlemax bulkers at New Times Shipbuilding
    Chinese owner is paying a total of CNY 4.4bn for the octet
  • Canada's TMX ramps up crude loadings as 22 tankers booked to call in June
    Seismic shift for aframaxes beginning to be seen on country's west coast
  • Altera defends scrapping of 'mint condition' shuttle tanker pair following $700,000 fine
    Shuttle tanker operator said it tried to find other uses for 20-year-old ships before sending them to Alang
  • Seanergy teams up with Costamare in double capesize charter deal
    US-listed capesize specialist now has 100% of its 18-strong fleet under period coverage

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • Chinese e-tailer JD.com expands cargo airline
    Chinese e-commerce store JD.com is growing its in-house airline to satisfy customers in China with quick order delivery.
  • What does air cargo's early peak season mean for peak season?
    The air cargo market is enjoying an unexpected boom during the slow season, but it's unclear whether demand is pulling from the third and fourth quarters to avoid supply chain delays or will continue to build.

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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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