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August 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts first fall in 13 sessions
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, fell for the first time in 13 sessions on weaker demand to charter iron-ore carriers.
  • Iran feels sanctions heat at UAE ports: sources
    Ships carrying petroleum to Iran face greater scrutiny at ports in the United Arab Emirates as new Western sanctions bite, leaving the Islamic republic to seek alternative hubs, trade and shipping sources say.
  • Al-Qaeda linked group claims attack on tanker
    A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed yesterday that a suicide bomber from its organisation was responsible for an attack on a Japanese supertanker last week in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Overseas Shipholding loss widens in Q2

Sched Netweb site
  • Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement reduces CAF
  • Jiangxi's first export LCL service launched
  • Khorgas near Kazakhstan border doubles trade value to US$152.6 million
  • Cosco receives last of twelve 5,100-TEU ships
  • GPA handles 10pc more boxes in fiscal 2010
  • Expeditors Intl sees Q2 revenue rise 17pc
  • NOL clinches innovation award
  • Slow steaming, high rates equal lower, slower service to shippers
  • Cathay back with positive interim results
  • Airline shippers' launches in-house screening
  • Europe's freight sector recovery is running out of steam

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HLV Fairplayer plays pivotal role
  • Mercator posts 39 pc growth in Q1 net
  • WCA Family switches focus on dynamic Africa
  • Idling VLCCs now at record 93!
  • 100 pc box scanning seen possible only in 2015
  • More awaken to aroma of coffee
  • CSL delivers PSV to Purple Fleet of US
  • Govt wakes up to ports' capacity limitations, preparing contingency plans
  • BPCL now offers bunker fuels at competitive rates
  • MoS charting out consolidated, comprehensive Port Act
  • Now, new maritime policy for decade being given shape-Mohandas
  • User fee for fliers
  • Planners ask Rlys to factor in cost overruns in new funding strategy for freight corridors
  • New airport terminal at Mangalore opened
  • Move to make tribals stakeholders in mining
  • Bill passed to trim govt stake in SBI
  • $222-m ADB aid to upgrade roads
  • Directorate of Currency formed to curb circulation of fake notes
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 1.03 bn
  • Argentina's storage tech to be sought
  • WTO chief to hold meet to assess progress of Doha Round
  • Adani scales new peak with major coal deal Down Under

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Emons takes over Mauter Spedition KG
    The German forwarding company Emons Spedition GmbH, based in Cologne, has acquired all the shares in Mauter Spedition KG, which is located in Neustadt-Glewe and Neubrandenburg (bot...
  • US authorities settle civil complaint against Panalpina
    The US authorities have settled a civil complaint against Panalpina Houston. The service provider had been named as a defendant in a qui tam civil complaint filed several...
  • DSV on the right track in H1/2010
    DSV A/S, a global transport and logistics service provider based in Br'ndby near Copenhagen (Denmark), has published its interim results for 2010. The consolidated turnover for the...
  • Agility launches operations in Cambodia
    The logistics service provider Agility has officially launched operations in Cambodia by opening an office in Phnom Penh. The move supports Agility's network growth strategy and fu...
  • CMA CGM on the brink of obtaining fresh capital
    CMA CGM, the highly indebted French shipping company, may be able to increase its capital through external investors in August. The search for new capital had been ordered by the 6...
  • Peter Vogl joins M&M Militzer & M'nch's management board
    The Swiss logistics company M&M Militzer & M'nch, based in St Gallen, reported that Peter Vogl bcame its new executive vice-president and a member of its on 1 August. Vogl ...
  • Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) names new regional sales manager
    The Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) reported that Harm Emaus became its regional sales manager ' key accounts, effective 1 August. Emaus is concentrating on project key accounts in Southe...
  • Gulftainer opens multipurpose facility
    The UAE-based port operator Gulftainer recently opened a multipurpose facility at berth 8 in the port of Umm Qasr (Iraq). The service provider welcomes new and present cu...
  • Plane crashes in Alaska and Canada - update on LH Cargo crash
    On 1 August, a Fairchild C-123K Provider cargo plane, operated by All West Freight, crashed on the southern flanks of Mount Healy, about 2 km from Denali National Park AK (USA). Th...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington State postpones first sailing of new ferry
  • Naval architect Jack Gilbert dies at 80
  • INTERTANKO slams decision to release Bow Saga attackers
  • Good news on Gulf spill
  • WSDOT promotes Carpacci
  • Terrorist group claims to have attacked M Star

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Port of Everett concerned about EA for Mukilteo Tank Farm
  • Washington State Ferries names new Deputy Chief
  • Coast Guard celebrating 220th birthday today
  • Seattle Port Commissioners looking to capture tourism cash
  • TSA reports airline industry meets cargo screening deadline

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Maruba's future in doubt
    Gebab demands early return of two ships after stricken line fails to pay charter rates
  • Striking a deal More details emerge on Maruba bailout
  • Maruba begins bailout talks with government
  • Maruba fights off creditors as group forced into emergency restructuring
  • NITC seals favourable loans for VLCCs
    Tanker giant obtained favourable funding from Chinese banks for 12 tankers ordered in...
  • NITC orders LNG carriers from China
  • VLCC rates slump to fresh 2010 lows
    Some 75 tankers heading for Fujairah over next four weeks as tonnage oversupply hits...
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud
  • Singapore clearing facilities bring timely boost for box derivatives
    Singapore Exchange follows June debut for LCH.Clearnet in London
  • SGX begins box derivatives clearing service

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Terrorists claim VLCC attack
    A TERRORIST group linked with Al Qaeda has reportedly released a statement saying it attacked the Mitsui OSK Lines VLCC M. Star last week
  • Feared Senate bill stalled
    A US SENATE bill that would have tripled shipping liabilities in US waters failed to gain enough votes to advance yesterday and will be shelved until at least the autumn
  • Guilty plea in Tampa 'magic pipe'
    A TURKISH seafarer has pleaded guilty to contravening US pollution laws and faces up to six years in prison
  • Mundra reports 24% growth
    MUNDRA Port & Special Economic Zone today reported 24% growth in the April-June quarter, compared with the previous year's period

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington Port Secures Funds for Rail Construction
  • Indian Ports Move 14 Percent More Containers
  • Ship's Engineer Pleads Guilty to Pollution
  • T&T Bisso Appoints New President
  • UP Launches Chicago-area Intermodal Terminal
  • Port of LA to Buy Crane With EPA Grant
  • TRAC Intermodal to Provide Short-Term Chassis Rentals
  • Cargolux Adds Weekly Riyadh Flight
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Atlantic Express Shuttle
  • Safmarine to Launch Far East-Africa Service
  • Tropical Shipping Profit Soars 68 Percent
  • DHL Hub Achieves Security Certification
  • Lawmakers Demand Scanning Schedule
  • Antitrust Settlement Undercuts Panalpina Profit
  • Echo Global Logistics Volume Soars, Profit Spikes
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Price Measure Jumps 8.2 Percent
  • LA-Long Beach Terminals Extend Gate Hours
  • YRC Regional Carriers Return to Profit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Marseilles Fos under pressure again
  • Maersk denies 16,000TEU leviathan talks
  • A slow recovery for London
  • German ports winning back Team Lines' business
  • Antwerp boxes up 16% at H1

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Eagle soars in the second
    Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner trumps Wall Street estimates as revenue climbs 24%.
  • Alterna hunts 'perfect deal'
    Brokers race for a bite of $150m treasure chest as private equity player prepares to pull S&P trigger.
  • Bow Saga seven sail home
    Suspected pirates to be set free just twenty-four hours after launching violent attack on tanker.
  • Cecon insider slices stake
    Director dumps 100,000 shares in troubled offshore outfit while top brass continues to court Norwegian financier.
  • Ship smash leaves 12 missing
    One ship said to have sunk after collision off Indonesia with 11 crew members rescued.
  • Adani readying bulker splash
    Indian group eyes $1.5bn bulker binge as part of a wider $30bn spending plan.
  • Courage bulker hits the breakers
    Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner banks $500,0000 as it sheds over the hill handy.
  • Cosco Dalian grabs bulker duo
    Cosco yard gets order for "over $70m" from unnamed Hong Kong owner for post-panamax pair.
  • Flinter strikes deal with banks
    Dutch owner's financial shake-up includes transferring 12 ships to management and affiliated shareholders.
  • OSG tipped for full-year loss
    Analysts forecast 2010 red ink for tanker owner after worse than expected second quarter.
  • Cruiseship whale "already dead"
    Post-mortem reveals humpback probably lifeless when Princess Sapphire hit it off Alaska.
  • Crude to show its true colours
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed company will find Wall Street a happier hunting ground after its second quarter results, analyst says.
  • Do you want a tanker with that?
    Knutsen ship comes within 10 feet of riverside restaurant in Michigan after losing power.
  • Nyborg 'surprised' by orders
    Pac Basin boss Klaus Nyborg does, however, see more value in newbuildings than second-hand units.
  • Cash-rich Greek makes its move
    Kritsas Shipping makes long-anticipated S&P play with $24m bulker buy, brokers say.
  • DVB: 'Too soon to sound all clear'
    Boss Wolfgang Driese says bank remains selective as large orderbook signals volatile times ahead.
  • Terrorists claim M Star hit
    Al-Qaeda-linked group says suicide mission on Japanese VLCC aimed at hurting global oil trade.
  • Jewel suffers engine trouble
    Royal Caribbean cruiseship skips Stockholm after hydraulic motor breaks down.
  • Drydockings clobber Aboitiz
    Scheduled ship maintenance pushes Philippines ferry owner to first half loss.
  • Aberdeen enjoys busier Q2
    Cargo volumes, passenger numbers and shipping traffic all rise at Scottish port in the second quarter.
  • Vroon adds one more wind ship
    Dutch owner's MPI Workboats declares option for wind farm support vessel at UK shipyard.
  • Profit takes a dip at Daewoo
    World's second largest shipbuilder sees its second quarter bottom line slump.
  • China takes more tankers
    Fixtures from West Africa to Chinese ports doubled during July, although it failed to lift rates.
  • World Fuel profits rise
    Bunker player sees strong second quarter as marine arm reports highest gross profits since early 2009.
  • SILK seals Islamic funds
    Malaysian holding company ties up $70m facility to part finance two anchor handler newbuildings
  • SGX in first box swap
    Singapore Exchange has cleared its first container swap trade since launching service on Monday.
  • TAS Offshore weaker
    Newly-listed Malaysian offshore vessel shipbuilder decline from previous quarter due to higher costs.
  • Six hurt in ferry smash
    Propeller tangle blamed after BC Ferries' Queen of Nanaimo hits dock at Mayne Island, Canada.
  • Signal wins rig work
    US driller Noble takes advantage of Gulf of Mexico drilling moratorium to upgrade semi-sub.
  • Alam in barge venture
    Offshore players Alam Maritim and Pacific Radiance team up in accommodation barge deal.
  • CalMac under fire over breakdown
    Scottish ferry owner takes the flak after Clansman out of action a day after returning from repair yard.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Maersk denies violating Iran sanctions
  • Cathay to buy 36 planes
  • Hong Kong air cargo continues to boom
  • Trucking group opposes pro-freight bill
  • STB forms toxic by inhalation hazmat committee
  • Tutuncu joins PB
  • Shipco continues SeaAir service expansion
  • FedEx forwarding arm opens three European offices
  • SoCal truck congestion meeting yields progress
  • Philadelphia receives Hyundai cars

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Uni Tankers sells the oldest unit to Russia
    Uni Tankers, Middelfart, has sold their veteran tanker Arctic Swan to Russian Luk Oil. The tanker has been delivered and is now engaged in bunker operations in the Black Sea
  • Greece implements extended dry-docking programme
    The Greek flag state will implement Germanischer Lloyd's extended dry-docking programme. GL states in a press release that it "offers owners and operators the chance to extend the dry
  • Spain fails in Prestige claim
    The district court in New York has ruled in favour of the classification society ABS against Spain, which filed a USD 1 billion lawsuit against ABS for the disaster involving

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Stockpile report fails to dent oil's optimism
    Prices firming as markets digesting today's numbers.
  • Rotterdam sees rise in Asia-bound fuel oil cargoes
    Fall in charter rates 'decisive factor'.
  • Outage at Saudi refinery
    Plant uses fuel oil as feedstock.
  • Rotterdam IFO prices stable
    Good demand and avails in Hamburg.
  • Crude continues to defy gravity
    But debate rages over whether economic recovery is meaningful.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing slight gains in early trading.
  • Vancouver honours cleanest shipping port users
    Launches award in recognition of 'commitment to environmental stewardship' by participants in emission-reduction scheme.
  • Judge dismisses $1 billion claim against ABS
    Fuel oil spill: 'Owners must take ultimate responsibility for seaworthiness.'
  • WFS posts 'strong results'
    Marine fuel division sees its highest quarterly gross profit for more than a year.
  • IFO prices continue to firm through mid-week
    Low demand for bunker fuel at most major Asian ports.
  • Bunker supplier to pay pirates $2 million
    Previous figure of $20 million 'misquoted' by Arab-based newspaper.
  • Bunkering operations resume in Dalian
    Full services to resume by Friday.
  • South Korea bunker volumes up 6.25% in August
    Traders signal no need to import bunker fuel.

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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
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
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