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June 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • LNG tankers get boost from low shipping rates
    Liquefied natural gas (LNG) traders are taking advantage of the lowest shipping rates in five years and rising prices in the UK to store fuel in tankers and profit from higher values in coming months.
  • Global shipping sector on the mend, gradually
    WITH the global economy picking up, the shipping industry has seen a small and gradual improvement, said Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) president SS Teo at the association's 14th annual general meeting on Monday.
  • Awards for seafarers' welfare facilities
    THE International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare (ICSW) has launched awards to recognise and encourage excellent welfare facilities and services for seafarers.
  • JPMorgan, ACS ports deal at 700-800m euros: source
Logistics
  • FedEx returns to the black in Q4
    FedEx, a company known for its package delivery service, swung to a fourth-quarter profit and offered a conservative outlook that relied on international sales, an area that also led growth in the last three months.
  • Japan still hopes to sell bullet train to Vietnam
    Japan said yesterday it would push on with efforts to sell its bullet train technology to Vietnam despite the project's rejection in a rare show of defiance by legislators in the communist nation.
Strait Talk
  • Deep Horizon could spell trouble for shipping
    SOMETIMES, 20 years seem to pass very quickly. It doesn't seem that long ago when we were all so concerned about the political and regulatory fall-out from the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • LNG tankers get boost from low shipping rates
    Liquefied natural gas (LNG) traders are taking advantage of the lowest shipping rates in five years and rising prices in the UK to store fuel in tankers and profit from higher values in coming months.
  • Global shipping sector on the mend, gradually
    WITH the global economy picking up, the shipping industry has seen a small and gradual improvement, said Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) president SS Teo at the association's 14th annual general meeting on Monday.
  • Awards for seafarers' welfare facilities
    THE International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare (ICSW) has launched awards to recognise and encourage excellent welfare facilities and services for seafarers.
  • JPMorgan, ACS ports deal at 700-800m euros: source
Logistics
  • FedEx returns to the black in Q4
    FedEx, a company known for its package delivery service, swung to a fourth-quarter profit and offered a conservative outlook that relied on international sales, an area that also led growth in the last three months.
  • Japan still hopes to sell bullet train to Vietnam
    Japan said yesterday it would push on with efforts to sell its bullet train technology to Vietnam despite the project's rejection in a rare show of defiance by legislators in the communist nation.
Strait Talk
  • Deep Horizon could spell trouble for shipping
    SOMETIMES, 20 years seem to pass very quickly. It doesn't seem that long ago when we were all so concerned about the political and regulatory fall-out from the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • LNG tankers get boost from low shipping rates
    Liquefied natural gas (LNG) traders are taking advantage of the lowest shipping rates in five years and rising prices in the UK to store fuel in tankers and profit from higher values in coming months.
  • Global shipping sector on the mend, gradually
    WITH the global economy picking up, the shipping industry has seen a small and gradual improvement, said Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) president SS Teo at the association's 14th annual general meeting on Monday.
  • Awards for seafarers' welfare facilities
    THE International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare (ICSW) has launched awards to recognise and encourage excellent welfare facilities and services for seafarers.
  • JPMorgan, ACS ports deal at 700-800m euros: source
Logistics
  • FedEx returns to the black in Q4
    FedEx, a company known for its package delivery service, swung to a fourth-quarter profit and offered a conservative outlook that relied on international sales, an area that also led growth in the last three months.
  • Japan still hopes to sell bullet train to Vietnam
    Japan said yesterday it would push on with efforts to sell its bullet train technology to Vietnam despite the project's rejection in a rare show of defiance by legislators in the communist nation.
Strait Talk
  • Deep Horizon could spell trouble for shipping
    SOMETIMES, 20 years seem to pass very quickly. It doesn't seem that long ago when we were all so concerned about the political and regulatory fall-out from the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Sched Netweb site
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company hikes Far East/US-Canada rate
  • Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement sees robust trade ahead
  • Zim to raise Asia-Europe rates US$400/TEU in August
  • Anti-free trader empowered to reform US container shipping
  • Russia's TransContainer containerises grain for rail and sea
  • IMB warns of South China Sea pirates, calls for more security
  • China looks to invest big time in Greek shipping sector
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai to launch Qingdao-HK-Singapore service
  • Singapore trade off 0.1pc April to May, but up 24pc year on year
  • Vietnam to receive US$500 million in financing from Exim Bank
  • Moet Hennessy signs Kuehne + Nagel for Spanish distribution
  • Boeing Shanghai signs deal with GE Capital Aviation Services
  • Small temperature-control box firm signs Cathay leasing deal
  • Qantas expands China Eastern codeshare in Shanghai-Singapore link

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Govt may divest 10 pc stake in SCI
  • Navy chief wants 'panic rooms' in ships
  • Banks begin lending to shipping cos again
  • Seatrade Asia Cruise Convention this week
  • Kenya, Seychelles get aid to prosecute Somali pirates
  • FTA with EU likely by year-end'Sharma
  • Exporters get more time to make claims
  • Onus on India, China to salvage Doha Round'US official
  • CII survey reveals MSMEs' growth formula
  • Govt targets port capacity of 1.2 bn tonnes in 2 years
  • Port corporatisation to commence with JNP
  • Sical Logistics sells CIT stake to PSA International
  • GPL bid to dam sea from entering villages, beach erosion
  • SIDBI to get $ 300-m World Bank loan
  • Centre, states veering towards common threshold for GST
  • India Inc creates 60,000 jobs in US in 5 years
  • KPCHAA asks Customs Director to review fresh CHALR exam decision
  • CII seminar on Retail Logistics Competitiveness on June 29
  • Adani Welspun Exploration begins drilling of first well in Palej, Gujarat

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 21, 2010
  • BDP International establishes new company in Vietnam
    BDP International (BDP), with industry-leading technology and a global customer base, is set to become a major player in Vietnam's logistics sector, following the establishmen...
  • South Hook LNG Terminal signs contract with DB Schenker Logistics
    South Hook, Europe's largest liquefied natural gas terminal, at Milford Haven in west Wales, has signed a three-year deal for Schenker Limited to provide all of its domestic and in...
  • First DHL Supply Chain World Safety Day on 22 June 2010
    DHL Supply Chain has designated 22 June 2010 as the company's first World Safety Day (WSD). WSD aims to highlight DHL's goal to promote safe and healthy workplaces for the benefit ...
  • India's port traffic up in May
    India's overall port traffic stood at 4.78 million t in May, compared to 4.66 million t in April 2010, according to the Indian Ports Association (IPA). Traffic volumes grew to...
  • DFDS's acquisition of Norfolkline approved by EU
    The Danish shipping network operator DFDS' acquisition of Norfolkline from AP M'ller-Maersk was approved by the EU on 17 June. DFDS thus expects that the deal can be finally closed...
  • China's cargo carriers continue strong year
    Chinese airlines reported a collective net income of CNY 1.23 billion (USD 180 million) in May, according to China's civil aviation administration, thanks to continuing domest...
  • Dubai's new airport set to open for cargo operations
    Emirates SkyCargo became the first carrier to land at Dubai's Al Maktoum international airport on 20 June, ahead of the hub's official opening on 27 June. Phase I of the world's la...
  • US air cargo business rising strongly again
    The air cargo business in the USA seems to have overcome a two-year depression and is currently picking up speed again. The government's bureau of transport statistics has said tha...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Salazar threatens to issue new moratorium
  • Judge throws out deepwater drilling moratorium
  • Thad Cochran gets ASA Bateman Award
  • Sembcorp Marine breaks ground for new yard
  • NJ offshore wind study shows minimal environmental impact

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • NOAA PORTS forecasting tool saves millions for Columbia River shippers
  • Over 30 Foss Maritime vessels take home Jones F. Devlin awards
  • Bethel, Pennella to receive Admiral of the Ocean Sea awards
  • TSA member carriers react to first quarter trade growth
  • Crowley making changes to executive organization

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Iran sanctions pose huge legal risk
    Non-US shippers could find themselves open to sizeable indemnity hit
  • US to criminalise tanker owners if they continue to trade with Iran
  • US to criminalise tanker owners for trading with Iran
  • Shipbreaking convention 'a step backward'
    2009 Hong Kong convention lacks ambition and principles
  • EU shipbreaking policy scrapped
  • UK waives '175m backdated ports bill
    Emergency budget announces funding to absorb backdated business rates
  • UK freezes backdated ports rates
  • IACS welcomes Indian Register
    Indian Register of Shipping admitted as new member of International Association of...
  • Class reaches a turning point

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Carnival yields turn positive
    CRUISE giant Carnival Corporation reported encouraging booking trends today, but conceded that currency will pressure full-year results
  • Carnival sees no spill fallout
    THE GULF of Mexico spill disaster has had no impact on bookings and virtually no effect on operations, Carnival Corp chairman Micky Arison affirmed today
  • Norwegian Epic bearing down slowly
    THE £800M mega cruise liner Norwegian Epic is reportedly proceeding at half-speed to Southampton today, after one of its shaft bearings failed
  • IMO boss praises 'unsung heroes'
    IMO secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos has recognised the major contribution of Filipino seafarers to international shipping
  • Seafarers' welfare awards announced
    A NEW INITIATIVE to promote international seafarers' welfare facilities and services has been launched
  • Petrobras spending to surge
    BRAZILIAN oil giant Petrobras will spend $224Bn through 2014, 20% more than the last year's plan
  • Posco to raise steel prices
    MAJOR SOUTH Korean steelmaker Posco will increase its steel product prices by an average of 6% on volumes ordered from July this year, media reports said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • LA-LB Tops Port Real Estate Index
  • NY-NJ Port Seeks Bayonne Bridge Proposals
  • DOT, Railroads Come Closer to Agreements
  • Economist Predicts Sustainable Recovery
  • Customs Honors Retired Officials
  • Bersin Pushes Security, Trade Integration
  • First U.S. Corn in 15 Years Reaches China
  • NFI Industries Buys Canadian Logistics Firm IPD
  • S&P Hikes Kansas City Southern Debt Rating
  • Gulf Spill Impact 'Trivial' on Real Estate, says Economist
  • Amsterdam Completes Rail Link to Germany
  • CMA CGM Denies Shifting Debt
  • New MOL President Outlines Goals
  • Diesel Prices End Decline, Grow 3.3 Cents
  • APL Launches Vessel for Asia-India Service
  • New Container Prices Hit 19-Year High

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Transpac carriers report Q1 volume boost
  • US anti-trust immunity under pressure
  • UK 'emergency budget'
  • EU imposes its own sanctions on Iran
  • Safmarine to phase in new MPVs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Teekay Corp inks FPSO extension
    Petrobras gives green light to Bjorn Moller-led Teekay for second round contract linked to Brazilian offshore project.
  • Judge slams Gulf Coast drill ban
    Offshore outfits score whopping win as US judge overturns President Obama's six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling.
  • Pistiolis: 'No forced sales'
    Top Ships chief will dig into his own pocket if DVB loan issue can't be resolved.
  • Bayou boss joins Gulf battle
    Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal joins Hornbeck in courtroom fight to kill GoM drilling moratorium.
  • Carnival hit by bunker costs
    Micky Arison-led cruiseship giant sees second-quarter profit fall on higher fuel bill but growth predicted.
  • Brazilian LPG order on ice
    'Virtual' yard fails to grab footing just months after scoring massive order from Sergio Machado-led Transpetro.
  • German 'arms' ship held in Cyprus
    Inspections required on Briese Schiffahrts' Santiago as fears raised of Sudan-bound weapons cargo.
  • Top may have to shift ships
    Nasdaq-listed shipowner may be forced to offload assets as DVB loan repayment looms.
  • Norden quashes capesize charter
    Dane agrees with mystery charterer to quash long-term charter and re-jigs handysize orderbook.
  • Vinalines sells out of agency
    Vietnamese owner offloading almost all shares in compatriot Gemadept.
  • Greeks have fewer ships
    Greek owners boast over 100 fewer vessels than a year ago, with the number of bulker and tanker firms down.
  • Indian ports to go public
    State-controlled terminals promised more autonomy through shift away from trust status.
  • Ships prove safer than banks
    Owners considering cashing their chips may want to think again.
  • CMA CGM quashes debt rumour
    Jacques Saade-led boxship owner denies 'malicious' media claim that it has shifted debt to Global Ship Lease.
  • Idle boxship fleet sinks below 3%
    Newbuilding arrivals can't stop the flood of previously laid-up ships returning to work.
  • USC empire to expand again
    Zelenodolsk shipyard likely to be transferred to ever-growing Russian state shipbuilding company.
  • STX books Kamsarmaxes
    South Korean shipowner adds to its recent order spree with what is believed to be four bulkers.
  • OSX in Brazil yard scrap
    Eike Batista-led offshore company to appeal against attempt to block shipyard plans in Santa Catarina.
  • Muto's four-pronged assault
    New MOL president outlines commitment to credibility, investment, environment and employees as he takes reins.
  • Go's Princess plea rejected
    Sulpicio Lines exec Edgar Go still facing charges over 2008 ferry sinking.
  • Hajara confirms newbuilding splash
    SCI boss pledges to spend another $2bn on 30 more ships by 2015.
  • Turkey wants Bosporus bypass
    Oil majors summoned to summit to discuss tanker congestion in Istanbul.
  • Glory Wealth slapped by NCS
    Legal tab tops $100m as North China Shipping joins fight for Glory Wealth's US cash claim.
  • Mermaid ditches tender rig project
    Thoresen Thai Agencies' offshore arm books $7m loss from sale of its majority stake in newbuilding.
  • TSA hails sustained growth
    Asia to US group of container lines enjoys 13% increase in first quarter cargo volumes.
  • NOL sees volume strength
    Neptune Orient Lines sees volumes jump 34% year-on-year for second consecutive month.
  • Mystery investor unveiled
    Qatar emerges as secret Middle East investor behind new stake in China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
  • Equinox aims to refinance
    Company converting ferries into offshore accommodation vessels looks to raise at least $30m.
  • Epic arrives at half-speed
    New NCL cruiseship dogged by problems suffers technical difficulties before debut voyage from Rotterdam.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Container production doesn't stack up
  • Transpacific carriers brace for surge
  • NIC: Jones Act 'no impediment' to Gulf cleanup
  • TIACA criticizes rumored U.K. per-flight tax
  • Zim ship unloaded in Oakland
  • Sramek remains Long Beach port commission head

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Eight new tankers to Stena pool
    Newly established Principal Maritime Management, owned by Veritable Maritime Holdings, will join the Stena Sonangol Suezmax pool with its fleet of seven modern Suezmax Tankers. The Suezmax vessels joining the
  • Mærsk CEO "We're more competitive than before the crisis"
    The Danish A P Møller Mærsk Group was deeply affected by the recession, like many other owners in the shipping community. However, during the crisis some important strategies were implemented
  • New company launches new Göteborg container service
    Green Feeder Ltd, a new European operator, has launched a weekly container service between Antwerp and Göteborg, using the chartered 508 TEU Dornbusch, Alphaliner reports. The new service caters for

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 22, 2010
  • Rotterdam, Hamburg lack market direction
    Good bunker and barge avails in Piraeus.
  • Tanker operator files for bankruptcy
    Vessels were arrested in April over unpaid bunker bills and other debts.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Good demand with avearge avails in Durban.
  • Bunker costs hit Carnival's bottom line
    Fuel bills 'offset' rising revenue.
  • 'Go slow and large' to cut CO2
    New MOL President points to 'most effective method' to reduce emissions while meeting increased demand for transport.
  • New contact details for FuelTrax company
  • Bunker fumes continue to trouble Gibraltar
    Environmental Safety Group receives a number of complaints, welcomes Government air pollution action plan.
  • Bouchard takes delivery of another OPA 90 compliant tank barge
    Double hull vessel has been certified by the American Bureau of Shipping.
  • Prices for IFO grade soften in major ports
    Demand generally up as 'price dropped a little', traders say.
  • Peninsula to open office in Tokyo
    Source says office will open next month.
  • China to see more bonded bunker players?
    Government shows 'blurry attitude' on whether they will issue more licenses.
  • Titan extends 'critical' exchange offer deadline
    Sees bigger response for its new exchange offer, but still less than 70% required to close the offer.
  • Singapore shipowners reluctant to use new fuel standard
    Full implementation of ISO 8217:2010 to take two years, shipowners say.

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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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