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October 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Fighting Somali pirates with private navies
    More Somali pirates than ever before may be taking to the water in the coming months, and proposed strategies against them range from installing 'panic rooms' to hiring mercenary escort warships.
  • Shipping disrupted in Houston channel
    The Houston Ship Channel will remain closed to most inbound and outbound vessels until this evening because of damage to an electrical tower that supports power cables running over the shipping lane, the US Coast Guard said in a statement.

Sched Netweb site
  • Asian shippers back mooted US congressional cartel ban
  • Boxships lead the decline in repair, insurance, food costs
  • China sees Sino-Arab trade surpassing US$200 billion soon
  • Three Gorges express shipping channel restoration completed
  • DHL increases frequency of HK-Manaus, Brazil LCL service
  • Chittagong-Singapore surcharges risk Bangladesh competitiveness
  • Maersk-CMA tie-up on intra-Asia loop to APMT Pipavav
  • Singapore, Dubai port extend bilateral co-operation
  • Vanguard Logistics strengthens US transcon truck links
  • Singapore stages Digital Ship conference October 27-28
  • SeaBridge Freight shares Port Manatee Texas marine highway grant
  • United-Continental names directors, starts big board trading
  • Ohio crowds gather to see first air cargo flight re-enactment
  • Singapore signs air services accord with Mauritius
  • AN-124 flies choppers France to Mexico just in time
  • TIACA air forum to be boosted by forwarders November 3-7

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DB Schenker Logistics starts intermodal service to US via Hong Kong
  • SCI-SAIL JV floats tenders to buy 3 ships
  • Shipping confidence a tad lower
  • EU may be hauled to WTO disputes panel over seizure of generic medicines
  • Antwerp wins coveted Lloyd's List Port Operator of Year award
  • KPT adjudged Major Port of Year at MALA 2010
  • Most port projects remain moored-Assocham
  • VCT emerges as major transhipment hub on East Coast
  • A month's breather for box train operators
  • Role of Railways in connecting industries to markets stressed
  • Adani Group to sink A$ 4 bn more in Australian coal mine venture
  • August export growth rate cheers trade
  • TRADE WAR!
  • WTC, AIAI to hold global economic summit in Jan.

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • K + N and Panalpina come to terms with US watchdogs
    Panalpina and Kuehne + Nagel (K+N), two Swiss global forwarding and logistics corporations, have agreed to resolve two antitrust violation issues with the US Department of Justice'...
  • Ceva signs asset recovery services agreement with Belmont
    The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed an asset recovery services (ARS) agreement with Belmont Trading, a leading company in recovering and rec...
  • Delmar sells Federated International
    The Canadian logistics, freight forwarding and customs brokerage service provider Delmar International has sold its Buffalo NY (USA) office, which operates under the name Federated...
  • LOT Polish Airlines supervisory board finds new president
    Following the resignation of Sebastian Mikosz, the supervisory board of LOT Polish Airlines requested Zbigniew Mazur, a member of the same board, to take on the duties of...
  • JadeWeserPort: 25% of space already taken
    About a year after a pan-European call to tender for logistics sites at the JadeWeserPort, the German company Logistics Zone has drawn up a positive balance: definite plans to use ...
  • One of the world's largest ro-pax ferries - the Stena Britannica - sets sail
    Stena Line recently presented its new superferry the "Stena Britannica". Nordic Yards began construction of the second vessel of this kind in April 2008. The ship wi...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • Canada cuts import tax on some ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement adding shipping advisory board
  • Crowley taps Carl Fox as liner/logistics marketing VP
  • California Maritime Academy trio earns Thomas Crowley scholarships
  • Navios Maritime adds Capesize vessel to fleet
  • Port of Houston hires firm to promote trade in Asia

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • Torm outlines plans to boost dry bulk presence
    Tanker owner aims to become more directly involved with key dry cargo shippers
  • Newlead's turnaround on track to bear fruit
  • Vale logistics plan hits Chinese wall
  • Owners turn blind eye to overcapacity crisis
  • Box lines reap benefits of cost cuts
    Asia-Europe carriers profits for first six months of 2010 four times higher than...
  • Shipping companies forced to accept leased...
  • JES International to build eight bulkers for $232m
    Big ships recast dry bulk landscape
  • VLCC availability hits fresh record
    Three ships available for every one cargo from October 10-20 as spot rates reach 2010...
  • Owners return to profit after spot rates...

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • Houston channel shuts down
    MAJOR delays are expected at the largest oil and products port in the US after an accident forced the closure of the Houston Ship Channel, Fairplay has been told
  • Box lines, shippers seek peace
    EASTBOUND trans-Pacific carriers have set up a new forum aimed at easing tension with US importers
  • Navy thwarts pirate attack
    A GERMAN naval frigate has helped a Greek VLCC escape from pirates in the Gulf of Aden
  • Beijing gives $5Bn Greek promise
    CHINESE premier Wen Jiabao has announced that Beijing will set up a $5Bn fund to finance Greek newbuilding projects at Chinese yards
  • PNSC plans vessel buys
    PAKISTAN'S PNSC has unveiled plans to acquire a number of second-hand Supramax and Handysize bulkers
  • VLCC supply hits high
    THE SUPPLY of VLCCs in the Persian Gulf in the next four weeks has hit a six-year high of 116 vessels, according to Oslo's Arctic Securities
  • Diana taps Chinese funding
    DIANA Shipping announced today that it has secured a loan from the Export-Import Bank of China, a growing source of newbuild finance for shipping
  • End sought to Marseilles strike
  • Russia plans new grain silos
  • Pirates kidnap officers
  • Vinashin repays Natixis loan
  • Canada drops duty
  • Feds target US shipyard
  • Diana returns to buying

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • Diesel Surges 4.9 Cents to $3 per Gallon
  • NYK Logistics Hires Two Executives
  • Non-Transportation Factory Orders Climb 0.9 Percent
  • New Jersey Distributor to Shut Down
  • Dockwise Wins $33 Million in Heavy Lift Contracts
  • Hapag-Lloyd Hikes Bond to $700 Million
  • Update: Houston Channel Clearance Underway
  • Barge Crash Closes Houston Ship Channel
  • Trucking Group Supports Diesel, Gas Tax Increases
  • US Sues Shipyard, Vendor over Marine Engines
  • Home Purchase Contracts Increase
  • Hutchison Ports to Deepen Terminal in Poland
  • Eastbound Pacific Carriers Form Shipper Advisory Board
  • Crowley Appoints Fox to Head Strategy, Marketing
  • LTLs Seek Pricing Lifeline
  • Rails Ready to Meet the Peak
  • Rebuilding Trucking's Work Force
  • Blowing in the Wind
  • Battle for Steel Supremacy
  • Cotton's Logistics Logjam
  • Watching the Wheels
  • Chasing Chassis Solutions
  • Something in the Air
  • Healing Old Wounds
  • Lines Not Hedging on Futures
  • FDA's Recipe for Food Safety
  • High-Speed Rail's Slow Start
  • Infrastructure's Failing Grade
  • Are Shipper Decisions Elastic?
  • Letters - October 4th 2010 Edition

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • BoxTradeIntelligence introduces new level of tradelane analysis
  • TSA launches shipper advisory board
  • ICS appeals to UN on CO2 emissions
  • Oil prices stay above USD80
  • China pledges euro support

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • New money hits loan tables
    Shipping loans creep closer to eight-quarter highs as banks dig deeper into back pockets.
  • Global grabs piping hot deal
    Middle Eastern oil firm picks US offshore vessel owner for pipelay contract.
  • OIG tosses IPO on ice
    Offshore Installation Group pulls the plug on Norwegian listing as roadshow misses the $130m mark.
  • Q4 rebound will be 'muted'
    Fearnley Fonds lowers spot forecasts amid fears seasonal bounce in the tanker market will disappoint.
  • Big John bags Northern bite
    Tycoon's investment vehicle builds up 32.28% stake in Oslo-listed driller while daughter Cecilie sits in the drivers seat.
  • JES books more bulkers
    Pitiousa Shipping of Greece among owners penning new contracts in China.
  • DryShips drill deal gets bigger
    George Economou had more good news today after an extra well was added to a key offshore contract penned by DryShips last week.
  • Queue stretches at Fos-Lavera
    Backlog grows to 41 tankers as port strike enters eighth day in France.
  • Pirates freed after foiled VLCC attack
    German navy prevents hijacking of Dynacom tanker but lets the perpetrators go.
  • Montenegro targets eight ships
    Philippines line is scouting for ro-paxes in Japan to serve new routes.
  • Ennore port goes for IPO
    Indian terminal to seek state permission for fundraising share issue.
  • Jebsen brothers split
    In a shock move Kristian and Hans Peter Jebsen divide up the family's shipping companies.
  • Juicy scrap deal for Atlanship
    Swiss owner scraps tanker in India amid expectation prices are set to fall.
  • Tax boost for Canadian owners
    Finance minister Jim Flaherty says ship import duty waiver will save companies CAD 25m per year.
  • Diana buy will kick-start spree
    New York-listed owner's post-panamax purchase is the start of a more aggressive phase of acquisitions, analyst says.
  • SCI to order Chinese VLCCs
    Jiangsu Rongsheng yard linked to four-ship deal with Indian owner worth $427m.
  • Spot VLCC supply "astonishing"
    Imarex says116 tankers available for cargoes over next month, a six-year high.
  • Euro yard aid under review
    European Commission to decide whether shipbuilding aid rules will be axed.
  • Two taken from tanker in Nigeria
    Captain and chief engineer kidnapped from Belgian-managed vessel off Bonny.
  • BC ship out of service
    Sailings cancelled as Canadian vessel suffers electrical problem.
  • Stella Moon auctioned off
    Second Stella Shipping cargoship fetches $2.4m after being seized in Singapore.
  • GE confirms tanker sale
    Another single-hulled tanker is on its way out of the Bombay-listed shipowner.
  • Dockwise schedule gets heavier
    Dutch owner clinches another nine jack-up and barge transport contracts worth $33m.
  • Man overboard off Denmark
    Search halted for Russian who fell from South Korean capesize without life vest.
  • Houston shut by barge bash
    Much of key US port inaccessible after barges smash into electrical tower in narrow channel.
  • Goldenport appoints Martin
    Paris Dragnis-led shipowner adds two to board including former head of Greek shipping for RBS.
  • Fairstar confident in China
    Heavylift company says it has no concerns about ordering hi-tech newbuildings at Chinese yard.
  • Quah quits Rickmers Trust
    Chief financial officer to leave Singapore-listed containership outfit to "pursue other interests".
  • Greeks seal China funds
    Angelicoussis, Diana and Economou tie-up finance in breakthrough deals with China's Eximbank.
  • China cargos to stay robust
    Commodity complications mean good news for all dry bulk segments, says Commodore
  • Asia's big growth potential
    Region's emerging economies offer huge potential for expansion in crude demand says ICAP analyst.
  • Hsu still worried over bulk
    Courage Marine chairman remains concerned about further potential bulker sector woes
  • Cargoship and trawler collide
    No injuries reported after Hong Hong vessel involved in collision off Japan.
  • Heavylift may see short fall
    Increase in big infrastructure projects may create vessel shortage, says Fairstar boss

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • NIT League favors Shipping Act of 2010
  • TSA formalizes shipper advisory panel
  • ComPair: Transpacific re-emerges in Q3
  • United, Continental finalize merger
  • Boeing delays 747-8 freighter delivery
  • SDDC to oversee Menlo contract
  • Whittingham to head Agility's Korea-Japan region
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
  • Bulk to gain from Panama Canal expansion
  • Barge accident closes Houston channel

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • Ban on sewage water from cruise vessels in the Baltic
    IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee has agreed on a ban of untreated sewage water from cruise vessels in the Baltic Sea. The ban can enter into force in 2013 for
  • Second Stella vessel sold on auction
    Stella Shipping, Marstal, have "lost" their second newbuilding in a forced sale in Singapore on request from their bank, Nova Bank, the former Fionia Bank. The ship, Stella Moon, was
  • Assens Skibsværft signs for new Fur ferry
    Fursund Færgeri has signed a contract with Assens Skibsværft for a new ferry for the run between the isle of Fur in the Limfjord and the mainland. The new ferry
  • Bore back in Turku
    After a docking at Turku Repair Yard in Naantali, the passenger vessel Bore (ex Kristina Regina) arrived to her original home port Turku on October 3, 2010 to be permanently

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2010
  • Fujairah bunker numbers go up
    Tight avails reported in Suez.
  • MEPC 61 approves steamship exemption from ECA sulphur limits
    US proposal, with modifications, is allowed to go forward for possible adoption at next IMO committee meeting.
  • Oil spilled during bunkering
    Pertamina deploys clean-up team.
  • Bunker prices firm in Rotterdam
    Avails are healthy and demand is normal in Piraeus.
  • Norway in bid to fast-forward IMO's GHG regulation
    After failure at MEPC 61, Norway will use IMO procedures to ensure draft regulatory text is circulated in time for next MEPC meeting to consider adoption.
  • Saudi fuel oil demand could fall
    Power stations will switch to gas whenever it becomes available.
  • MEPC 61: Disappointment at lack of GHG resolution
    IMO 'risks loosing control' over GHG regulations for global shipping and could have decisions imposed.
  • 'Slow' bunker sales for Iran
    Annual volumes could be down year-on-year.
  • Bunker prices in Hong Kong see $20 hike
    Generally quiet market at key Asian bunker ports.
  • Japan steel company places 200,000 mt bunker fuel order
    For its fleet of iron ore bulk carriers, traders say.
  • 'Perception' biggest challenge for slow steaming ops
    Reduction in speed 'would not mean slowing trade', say heads of WWL and WWF.
  • WFS acquires Western Petroleum Company
    Further expands land-based fuel and general aviation businesses, according to WFS.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
PORTS
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
PUBLICATIONS
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
SHIPPING
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
OFFSHORE
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
ACCIDENTS
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
PORTS
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%.
INSTITUTIONS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
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.
PORTS
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
SHIPPING
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
INDUSTRY
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
INFRASTRUCTURE
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
PORTS
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
PORTS
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
MARITIME SERVICES
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
TRADE
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
ACCIDENTS
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
ACCIDENTS
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
TRADE
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
SHIPPING
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
PORTS
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
SHIPPING
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
SHIPPING
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
COMPANIES
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
SHIPPING
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
CRUISES
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
COMPANIES
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
PORTS
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
SHIPPING
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
SHIPPING
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
SHIPPING
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
SHIPPING
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
PORTS
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
PORTS
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
PORTS
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
SHIPYARDS
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
TRADE
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
PORTS
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
SHIPPING
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
COMPANIES
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
SHIPPING
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
COMPANIES
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPYARDS
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
COMPANIES
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
PORTS
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
NEWS
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
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
PORTS
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
CRUISES
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
PORTS
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%
NEWS
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PORTS
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
MEETINGS
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
DEFENCE
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.
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
LOGISTICS
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
EDUCATION
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
COMPANIES
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
INDUSTRY
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
PORTS
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
SHIPPING
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
LOGISTICS
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
PORTS
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
PORTS
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
SHIPPING
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
COMPANIES
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
PORTS
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
PORTS
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
PORTS
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
ACCIDENTS
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
PORTS
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
PORTS
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
PORTS
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
PORTS
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
SHIPPING
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
PORTS
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
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
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
MEETINGS
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
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
PORTS
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
SHIPPING
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
CUSTOMS
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
FINANCING
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
PORTS
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
PORTS
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
PUBLICATIONS
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
PORTS
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
PORTS
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
SHIPYARDS
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
SHIPPING
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
PORTS
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
COMPANIES
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
PORTS
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
NEWS
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
TRADE
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
SHIPYARDS
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
PORTS
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
CRUISES
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
LOGISTICS
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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