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March 25, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DCNS' ambitions take wing
    FRENCH naval defence systems provider DCNS is building on its successful partnership with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and ST Marine in the Formidable-class frigate programme to take its ambitions in the region forward.
  • Navigating through global downturn
    IN recent years, shipping's sphere of influence has been moving inexorably eastwards. Asia has become the dominant force in world seaborne trade, affecting both imports and exports, and Asian interests now control more than half of the global merchant fleet.
  • Rig count to bottom out by Q2: report
    Oil and natural gas rigs operating in the United States, which dropped to a five-year low of 1,085 last week, could bottom out at 800 to 1,000 as soon as the second quarter, according to a Pritchard Capital Partners report on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Silver lining for marine insurers
    I AM writing this from a hotel room overlooking the very busy Middle Eastern bunkering anchorage at Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. A well-informed source tells me that there has been no let-up in the number of ship calls and that a 12-day maximum stay period has been imposed. The restriction is designed to stop owners using the anchorage to lay up their ships.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DCNS' ambitions take wing
    FRENCH naval defence systems provider DCNS is building on its successful partnership with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and ST Marine in the Formidable-class frigate programme to take its ambitions in the region forward.
  • Navigating through global downturn
    IN recent years, shipping's sphere of influence has been moving inexorably eastwards. Asia has become the dominant force in world seaborne trade, affecting both imports and exports, and Asian interests now control more than half of the global merchant fleet.
  • Rig count to bottom out by Q2: report
    Oil and natural gas rigs operating in the United States, which dropped to a five-year low of 1,085 last week, could bottom out at 800 to 1,000 as soon as the second quarter, according to a Pritchard Capital Partners report on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Silver lining for marine insurers
    I AM writing this from a hotel room overlooking the very busy Middle Eastern bunkering anchorage at Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. A well-informed source tells me that there has been no let-up in the number of ship calls and that a 12-day maximum stay period has been imposed. The restriction is designed to stop owners using the anchorage to lay up their ships.

Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH rationalise Far East/US East Coast services
  • YICT introduces a new MSC European service
  • Maersk China's chairman Tom Behren-Sorensen resigns
  • COSCO becomes world's fifth largest terminal operator
  • BNSF, CSX expand coverage of US Southeast box service
  • APM Terminals eyes box terminal development in Bristol
  • Melford International Terminal pushes for new box terminal in Halifax
  • GAC Bunker Fuels appoints new general manager
  • China Postal Airlines introduces second Boeing 737-400 freighter
  • Frankfurt, Heathrow, Gatwick air freight keeps on falling
  • V Australia agrees new LA cargo contract with WFS
  • Taiwan's Taoyuan Airport January cargo volume falls to new low

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line's ME3 service to call at Port Pipavav
  • MPT Logistics celebrating 4 decades of success
  • Piracy on high seas thwarted
  • Govt seeks Bangladesh's permission for river transit of machinery to Tripura
  • 4S successfully deploys warehouse management software at Rohlig in Poland
  • Exim Bank may extend more loans to Africa
  • Cement export ban sought
  • Market flush with imported edible oils
  • US told to lift curbs on dual-use tech
  • Photographs of Mumbai Port's glorious past on show
  • New 1-day record of unloading ammonium nitrate in bulk by Vizag Por
  • Farmers seek higher compensation for land sold for railway corridor
  • ICD-Sabarmati waives gate fee
  • Ficci study sees optimism gripping 30 pc of companies
  • Fall in forex reserves attributed mainly to valuation losses as RBI stays aloof
  • No order yet on soya oil duty cut
  • Fine-tune IT spending to generate revenues, RBI's Deputy Governor exhorts banking & financial services sector
  • Economy to revive in 7 months-PM
  • WTO warns of 9 pc fall in global trade

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Dnata Cargo went all chocolaty for Mother's Day
    Mothers in the UAE were able to celebrate their recent special day with more chocolate than ever before after Dnata Cargo handled its largest single shipment of the sweet trea...
  • RS Components renews DB Schenker contract for a further 12 months
    RS Components has reinforced its working relationship with DB Schenker, a provider of European land distribution services across eight countries, by renewing its contract with them...
  • Ceva Logistics: more turnover, less profit in 2008
    The Dutch service provider Ceva Logistics reported a net loss of EUR 125 million in 2008, compared to a net loss of EUR 196 million in 2007, and consolidated revenues of EUR 6...
  • FedEx with heavy drop in Q3 profit
    The US CEP and logistics giant FedEx Corp reported a profit of USD 97 million for Q3, ending on 28 February. This is a major fall of 75%, compared to the same period last year. Rev...
  • Grendi adds third ro-ro vessel to Sardinia trade lane
    The Italian shipping company Grendi Trasporti Marittimi, based in Genoa, has purchased a third ro-ro ship to strengthen its links from the port of Genoa (Italy) to Caglia...
  • Ship-breaking on tidal beaches is illegal
    The International Ship Recycling Association (ISRA) is quite clear; Bangladeshi ship breakers who are using tidal beaches are, as ISRA understands the court decision, illegal. The ...
  • CKYH rationalising services
    The CKYH alliance, comprising Coscon, "K"Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping, is rationalising its Far East' US east coast services, effective April 2009. The CKYH alliance believe...
  • Thomann nominated for this year's Swiss fairness prize
    Luzi Thomann's commercial vehicle company has been nominated for the highest award for fairness in Swiss industry. The public are able to join in by voting on-line, according to a ...
  • MOL car carrier "Jasmine Ace" escapes pirate attack off Somalia
    The Tokyo-based shipping line MOL reported that its car carrier "Jasmine Ace" was fired on by pirates in two high-speed boats about 480 miles (about 900 km) east of Somalia on...
  • Finnair strengthens network
    Finland's national airline Finnair will add three weekly flights on its Helsinki-Tokyo service during the peak summer season from 13 June to 30 September. Finnair currently operate...
  • Qatar Airways expands route network
    The Middle East-based carrier Qatar Airways is expanding its route network from its Doha hub (Qatar) and will offer a new daily non-stop service to Houston TX (USA), from 30 March....
  • Air Berlin offers new services from Dusseldorf
    Dusseldorf airport is starting its summer season on 29 March with new airlines (such as Aerosvit, Orenair and Icelandair) and new destinations (Bari, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Venice a...
  • Fly Thai to Frankfurt in an A380
    Thailand's flag carrier Thai Airways initially wants to deploy its gigantic Airbus A380 on the Bangkok-Frankfurt/ Main route. The new widebody aircraft will be put into service in ...
  • Lufthansa with drastic profit reduction
    The German national airline Lufthansa reported group profits of EUR 599 million in 2008. This was a plunge of 63.8% down from the EUR 1.655 billion generated in...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • MOL ship fired on
  • Bunker buying "is boardroom issue"
  • CKYH Alliance rejigs Pacific services
  • Global downturn hits Marseilles Fos

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • Cummings stays focused on USCG acquisition reform
  • FreeSeas negotiates loan covenant waivers
  • Teekay LNG plans public offering
  • Golden Ocean set to unveil restructuring plan
  • Carnival first quarter income is up
  • ThyssenKrupp to sell Greek shipyard

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • J Lauritzen profits halve
    DANISH shipping group profits more than halve to $154.7m in 2008 after achieving a record result of $347.1m in 2007.
  • J. Lauritzen: big orderbook no problem
  • French port director quits over union deal
    NANTES-Saint Nazaire port chief, Fran'ois Marendet, told agreement ran counter to provisions of port reform laws.
  • Lloyd's marine sector premiums hit £1.3bn
    BUSINESS rises by 9% but report stresses collapse of ship values will result in price renegotiations.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • Hapag investors expected to cut
    GERMAN container line Hapag-Lloyd will be under pressure to reduce costs and capacity from its new shareholders as a consequence the sale of a majority stake to the Hamburg 'Albert Ballin' consortium
  • O brave new worlds for shipping!
    ACADEMICS today predicted several potential 'worlds' for shipping as it struggles to recover from the recession

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • Former FRA Chief Sees Rail Overhaul
  • Geodis Wilson Streamlines Customs Filings
  • Steel Imports Plummet in February
  • U.S. Ports Plan Clean-Truck Programs
  • DHL Provider Loses $64 Million
  • FedEx: Labor Bill Endangers Plane Purchases
  • DOT Plans New Mexican Truck Program
  • Official Says Highway Trust Fund Nears Shortfall
  • S&P Cuts KCS Debt Rating
  • Non-asset Player's Profits Rise
  • TradeBeam Launches Duty Rate Calculator
  • LA Says Clean-Trucks Plan Moves Forward
  • Recession Reshapes Trucking
  • Zim, Grand Alliance to Cooperate
  • Norwegian Brewer Deploys IBM RFID System
  • Air Canada Extends Unisys Contracts
  • OOIL's 2008 Profit Dropped 89 Percent
  • Nestlé Selects GT Nexus for Ocean Freight
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal Offers Deeper Draft
  • KCS Takes Liquidity Steps
  • Hub Cites Recession Impact
  • CMA CGM to Start Export Reefer Service Desk
  • DOT Seeks New Cross-Border Program
  • FMC to Meet March 25
  • Scandinavian Logistics Firm Boosts Net Income
  • Japan OKs Tonnage Tax for Shipping Firms
  • IATA Revises Loss Forecast Downward
  • IAI Delivers Converted Freighter
  • Alabama Hardens Steel Transport
  • Pepsi Moves to Plastic Pallets
  • Agility Income Falls
  • Specialist Urges National Port Pollution Policy
  • Seattle Port Postpones Rail Acquisition

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • Feeder ship grounded by drunken crew
  • TPT's Chetty sees South Africa hub potential
  • Obama's trillion dollar gamble boosts stocks
  • Maersk China chairman quits
  • Hapag's uneasy parental control

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • Not done growing
    In WebTV interview, V.Ships president Roberto Giorgi suggests thirst for growth not quenched.
  • Tough time seen
    Number of VLCCs fixed in March in lowest in recent history, broker Basil Mavroleon tells TradeWinds WebTV.
  • West Africa too
    Pirate worries in the Gulf of Aden gets the spotlight, but Intertanko chief says the Gulf of Guinea may even be worse.
  • Chemical bottom?
    Chembulk's Jack Noonan says chemical tanker market has flattened out and may be "bottoming out".
  • TGP to issue stock
    Teekay LNG spin-off Teekay LNG Partners has announced plans for 4m share issue.
  • Not persuaded!
    KPMG role under fire as Armada's efforts to win creditor support for scheme of arrangement fails to convince Transfield.
  • Lauritzen lower
    "Considerably lower" profit expected at Torben Janholt-led J Lauritzen this year after weaker 2008.
  • Aries sees red
    A write-down due to the falling value of its containership fleet stretches fourth quarter loss at Nasdaq-listed shipowner.
  • Lloyd's fraud fear
    Marine insurance market turns in strong performance but warns 'collapse' in ship values may lead to scams.
  • Rescue round two
    John Fredriksen ready to dip into his pockets for a second time in possible $100m share issue, Golden Ocean says.
  • FOP scraps
    FPSO Knock Taggart sent to breaker's yard booking Fred Olsen Production a $1m gain.
  • Carnival cuts
    Micky Arison-led cruise giant braced for lower-than-expected annual profit but first quarter strong.
  • FreeSeas waived
    Two banks to ignore any covenants breach by Ion Varouxakis-led shipowner this year as it refinances separate facility used for handy purchase.
  • Marfin yard bid?
    Greek investment group reported to be teaming up with French partner to launch Hellenic Shipyards takeover offer.
  • Second strike
    Ferry hits quay at Koparneset, Norway - owner Tide Sjo's second accident in two weeks.
  • Ningbo rises
    Chinese bulker owner sees 2008 profit rise 75% as domestic volumes increase.
  • Bakosch back
    Former Scandlines chief returns to Baltic shipping as CEO of ro-ro owner Finnlines.
  • Dry debut looms
    The vessel formerly known as the Exxon Valdez will enter the weakened dry-cargo market within a month after ore carrier conversion is complete, says its new captain.
  • Deal crunched
    D'Amico International accepts cut price offer for two product tankers after credit crunch threatened sale.
  • Scrapping saved?
    Bangladeshi breakers win three-week stay of execution in row over environmental clearance.
  • Help at hand
    Mystery Malaysian investor pens preliminary takeover deal with struggling shipbuilder C&Heavy Industries.
  • Spill in New York
    Flyover set for Tuesday as small amount of fuel oil spills during bunkering of Italian ship.
  • Hebridean sells
    UK cruise operator quits international market and halves fleet in tough market.
  • Tembek tumult
    Some residents near UK's South Hook terminal kick up a stink about noise from LNG ship.
  • Communards cash
    Ukraine allocates money to shipyard to pay off wage arrears, but assets may be sold in return.
  • Ro-ro bond bid
    Finnlines to issue EUR 21m hybrid bond to major shareholders with rights issue set for May.
  • Cargoship saved
    Multraship tug tows Dutch vessel to safety off Netherlands after its cargo shifted in heavy seas.
  • All at sea
    MSC Fantasia to accommodate Barack Obama and rest of G8 leaders at 2009 summit.
  • Aussies hold 27
    Swire, STX Pan Ocean and D'Amico among ships detained by Australians due to PSC failings.
  • Not our fault
    Former Chantiers chief Patrick Boissier denies responsibility for QM2 gangway collapse that killed 16.
  • Stocks rally
    US listed shipping firms ride the Wall Street rally, despite the recent fall in dry and wet freight rates.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • TUI completes Hapag-Lloyd sale
  • CMA CGM responds on S&P rating
  • Israeli press says Zim to trim staff 10%
  • Obama hypocritical on Mexican trucks, says Post, BTA
  • Hub forecasts drop in intermodal, truck brokerage
  • Great Lakes group calls for more dredging funds
  • WTO: China's IPR protection not enough
  • Agility revenue up 16%, profit even
  • Michener to Foreign Agricultural Service head
  • Econocaribe offers Middle East service
  • SBS, Avion cement U.S-Italy forwarding deal
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal dredged to 47 feet
  • Marseille container volume down 25%
  • Court sides with ATA on SoCal truck plan

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • New CEO for Finnlines
    Mr. Christer Antson has resigned as Finnlines Plc's President and CEO. Mr. Uwe Bakosch has been appointed as the new President and CEO for Finnlines Plc. He is at present
  • Norwegian offshore cancellations
    Siem Offshore has cancelled two out of ten newbuildings at Kleven Maritime. The yard has been experiencing problems with subcontractors. The two anchor handlers were supposed to have been delivered
  • Baltic Pilot takes on redundant Finnish pilots
    Privately owned Baltic Pilot will offer state employed Finnish pilots employment. The offer is valid for the period the pilots are made redundant and on condition that they are allowed
  • Reprieve for Bangladeshi shipbreakers
    The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has given the Bangladeshi shipbreaking industry a grace period by overturning a verdict in a lower court that scrap yards would be ordered to close
  • Bimco wants CO2 tax
    Philip Embiricos, Bimco president, prefers a CO2 tax to a carbon trading system, he told the Connecticut Maritime Association, according to Fairplay. A trading system would be difficult to allocate
  • Sale of Hapag-Lloyd concluded
    The German consortium Albert Ballin Holding GmbH & Co. KG's purchase of the German container shipping operator Hapag-Lloyd is now officially completed. The consortium agreed to pay EUR 4.45
  • Prestige trio to be tried in Spanish court
    A Spanish judge has decided to go ahead with the prosecution of the master, first officer and chief engineer of the tanker Prestige, which sank in November 2002 and caused
  • MOL ship in piracy attack
    The Japanese shipping company MOL's ((Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd) car carrier Jasmine Ace was fired on by pirates in two high-speed boats about 900 km east of Somalia on


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 24, 2009
  • Sharp drop in bunker prices drives Carnival 'costs down'
    Carnival boasts strong Q1 results with cost saving measures and softening fuel prices.
  • Europe: Prices continue to firm
    Double digit price gains in South Europe.
  • Venezuelan bunkering 'continues as normal'
    PDVSA says no disruptions as President Chavez orders port takeover.
  • New bunker project going ahead in New Zealand
    Bunker barge loading-jetty should be ready in August.
  • Sealub Alliance enters Southern African market
    Distribution and infrastructure 'already in place' through partnership with local private company.
  • 2011 start for Chemoil's UAE terminal expansion
    75% of capacity dedicated to dark fuels which 'could include' crude oil for third parties.
  • Vitol on track to double capacity in Fujairah
    Expects bunker demand to hold steady during economic downturn.
  • Bunker market under more pressure to consolidate
    O.W. Bunker says the role of the bunker supplier is changing.
  • Asia: Bunkers prices firming
    Singapore's marine gas oil prices up on higher demand, traders say.
  • Armada raises bonus pool
    The dry bulk operator increases share of future profits into the pool after feedback from creditors.
  • OPEC output compliance may threaten economic recovery
    Higher oil prices cuased by lower oil output may stifle global economic recovery, CGES says.
  • Sinobunker moves into Zhanjiang
    New bunkering service starts with one 500 mt capacity barge.
  • Singapore Q2 bunker premiums to settle lower
    Q2 term premiums likely to fall below Q1 premiums on softer demand.

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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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