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August 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India aims to triple port capacity
    India, Asia's third-biggest economy, plans to triple port capacity within a decade, as it tackles infrastructure deficiencies that threaten to dampen growth.

Sched Netweb site
  • Major China carriers urge industry to limit capacity
  • MSC hikes south east Asia-Australia rate US$300/TEU October 1
  • Arrival of 'huge' 8,500-TEU ship amazes downtown Savannah
  • Wuhan cargo throughput up 27pc in the first half
  • Guangxi invests US$3.43 billion in transport infrastructure
  • RCL to cooperate with Beibu Gulf International Port Group
  • Singapore to build two overpasses to upgrade Woodlands artery
  • Damco to spend US$4 million on Vietnam logistics hub
  • Lyttelton CT at Christchurch up 5.3pc to 273,789 TEU a year
  • CEVA to provide home delivery services for Pet Line in HK
  • Southern Asia Ports fair to be held in Mumbai September 16-17
  • World Cup fails buck up South African GDP beyond 3.2pc
  • Asia Pacific air cargo on track to restoring profitability
  • Agility quarterly profit falls 50pc to US$71.97 million
  • Aerologic freighter takes to the skies with women pilots
  • IATA calls for effective Australian airport rules

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ABG Shipyard sells 4.66 pc stake in Great Offshore
  • Greatship Global takes delivery of PSV
  • IIFF to begin FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding soon
  • Coir exports stretch by robust 65 pc in July
  • Pakistan to buy Indian sugar
  • Silk to be imported from China
  • Spice exports head north
  • Another feather in MICT's cap
  • GPPL IPO subscribed over 19 times
  • S. R. Kulkarni in ITF Fair Practices panel
  • Temporary port disruption may impact Aug. soyameal exports
  • Apeejay Surrendra Group & Eredene Capital flag off operations in 2 logistics parks in W. Bengal & Orissa
  • Nabros Transport notches new landmark in project cargo handling
  • Pune CHA Assn holds training session
  • 30 pc space in industrial estates reserved for MSMEs
  • Cabinet clears Direct Taxes Code Bill
  • Forex fund cannot be used for infra growth, asserts RBI
  • FTA with Malaysia likely by Dec.'Khullar
  • GST regime faces further delay
  • Maharashtra prepares to reap benefits of industrial corridor
  • Minister rules out ban on iron ore exports
  • MPEDA launches quality logo for seafood exports
  • Reliance Power to get $ 917-m US Exim Bank loan
  • SEAI happy at inclusion of seafood sector in EPCG scheme
  • Visa fee hike can hurt US-India economic ties'Krishna
  • India committed to 16-country regional economic ties'Sharma
  • Moderate recovery vital to prevent fresh US crisis'IMF
  • S. Africa lobbies to join BRIC grouping
  • WTC to come up even in Bangalore

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2010
  • Azkar acquires ACL in Spain
    The Spanish transport and logistics provider Azkar has improved its portfolio by acquiring Cargo Aerospace Logistics (ACL), thus entering the ground handling market. ACL is in char...
  • Plimsoll and Europhia join executive search forces
    Plimsoll and Europhia Consulting have signed a strategic partnership deal for China, Singapore, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. In this relationship the companies will coo...
  • Bosch T'rkiye extends collaboration with Ekol Lojistik
    The Turkish enterprise Ekol Lojistik has extended its cooperation agreement with Bosch T'rkiye by three years. The two partners have been collaborating on imports to Turkey for two...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2010
  • Horizon Shipbuilding wins $8.6 million Corps towboat order
  • USCG issues safety alert to AIS users

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Oregon Goveror announces funds for Coos Bay rail line improvements
  • US rail freight traffic hits high mark for year
  • Cal Maritime receives giant ship's propeller
  • Newport Port Commission eyes International Terminal project progress
  • New superintendent named for US Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • HSH Nordbank rules out new shipping business
    German ship finance giant halts lending to shipping citing market expectations
  • Ship finance banks tread cautiously
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Recovery must prove its mettle
  • Second quarter profits surge at Frontline
    Strong performance for Fredriksen tanker giant but third quarter problems are on the...
  • TMT takes a super-sized gamble
  • DSME to build eight chemical tankers for $320m
    Deal with Woodside Holding marks the first time DSME wins order for medium size...
  • Flagging move seeks to offset Brazilian anger
  • Joe Angelo to head Intertanko
    Tanker body announces replacement for outgoing managing director Peter Swift
  • Europe in turmoil over 0.1% fuel sulphur...

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Seanergy to buy Restis stakes
    SEANERGY confirmed today that it will fully acquire two companies it holds partial interests in ' Bulk Energy Transport and Maritime Capital Shipping
  • LA bans trucks, shippers suffer
    SHIPPERS will shoulder the burden of extra costs as Los Angeles port bars independent truckers from hauling boxes in and out of its terminals, Fairplay was told today
  • Pipavav IPO proves major success
    INDIA'S Pipavav Port's initial public offering was oversubscribed by around 20 times thanks to an overwhelming response
  • Watchdog fights piracy with owners
    ANTI-PIRACY watchdog ReCAAP today said it has signed an MoU with the Asian Shipowners Forum allowing it to forge ahead with its work combating piracy
  • Thailand's TTA plans M&As
    THAILAND'S dry bulk carrier Thoresen Thai Agencies confirmed to Fairplay today that it expects to complete one, maybe two, M&A deals this year
  • DCT Gdansk cements Asia ties
    DCT GDANSK, Poland's container terminal, has strengthened its ties with Asia with a new shipping connection
  • Maersk seeks new loan
    DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk is reportedly preparing a syndicated, five year multi-billion dollar refinancing loan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Environmental Groups Praise Clean Truck Decision
  • Air China Cargo Revenue Doubles
  • Savannah Port Gets Record Ship Call
  • ANA Ramps Up Regional Freighters
  • Trucking Group to Appeal LA Ruling
  • Maersk Resumes Port Nehru Calls
  • Judge Rules LA Port Clean Trucks Plan Can Proceed
  • Deeper Trade Gap Drives Lower GDP Estimate
  • Maersk Confirms Trans-Atlantic Rate Hike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Row brews over Irish rating downgrade
  • Sea-Axis still positive about demand
  • HPH to phase in tractors
  • Ferrin stands down as ceo of JPA
  • COSCON posts strong H1 results on back of cargo surge

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Pirate stung twice in US
    Somali swashbuckler charged in Clipper hijacking case moments after owning up to botched attack on US battleship.
  • Front dusts down its cheque book
    Consolidation king John Fredriksen looks to be back on the acquisition trail with Frontline.
  • Fruit trader hunts box players
    Mango madness puts CSAV and Hamburg Sud containerships in trader's crosshairs as fruit fracas lands in federal court.
  • Jensen: 'Contango will return'
    Demand for VLCC storage contracts is picking up, which will help a market in which it's best to let your crew go fishing right now, Frontline chief says.
  • Seanergy swelling fleet with buys
    Victor Restis-connected bulker owner paying $62m in cash and shares to take full control of two companies.
  • Blount in Casco Bay replay
    US yard set to pocket $3.5m as Casco Bay Lines splashes federal funds to bankroll ferry newbuilding.
  • Conrad seals LPG barge deals
    Shares in OTC-listed shipbuilder soar 10% as backlog breaks $70m.
  • Malm Justad out of EMS
    Axel Eitzen put in as new chief executive of Eitzen Maritime Services after sudden departure of Annette Malm Justad.
  • Deep Sea fixes into Brazil
    Norwegian owner reduces spot exposure with two Maersk anchor-handling deals.
  • STX snares another Island deal
    Europe's largest shipbuilder wins $140m PSV order from long-standing customer Island Offshore.
  • Quotes of the week
    Michael Skov is fighting fit as he pedals back into the industry and a new P&I outfit says it's not writing fiction.
  • Australia planning new ports
    Terminals needed in Spencer Gulf as 24 more mines expected to open in near future.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Clarksons is chasing commissions in court while Norwegian tanker owners are swapping ships.
  • Stocks not socks for Marsh's kids
    Braemar boss Alan Marsh repeats party piece buying 10,000 shares for his children.
  • Profits jump at Frontline
    John Fredriksen-controlled tanker player sees income jump nearly three-fold on a year ago.
  • Rem Offshore profit slumps in Q2
    Failure to repeat last year's bumper income from asset sales leads to sharp fall in profit at Oslo Axess-quoted owner.
  • Guangzhou adds yard space
    Chinese builder in $13m rental of plot in Jiangsu to solve order bottleneck and attract larger tanker orders.
  • Hapag-Lloyd hunts bond sale
    German container line linked to EUR 500m debt issue in more favourable markets.
  • Shih Wei slides in first half
    Taiwanese bulker owner's revenue increases, but income from investments sharply down.
  • ITC sees profit dip in Q2
    Frontline spin-off's bottom line shrinks following ship sale and debt payments.
  • Spot of bother at Golar Energy
    Norwegian LNG player hurt in first half by over-tonnaged markets and higher costs.
  • China Cosco readies $735m bond sale
    Ten-year bond sale part of larger plan by China Cosco Holdings to repay debt and fund expansion programme.
  • Passengers rescued from ferry
    Authorities evacuate 138 people trapped overnight on Indonesian vessel off Bali.
  • First-half tank tonic for Vopak
    Dutch oil storage player has increased earnings as capacity expands in 2010.
  • Angelo steps up at Intertanko
    Deputy chief and former USCG man to take over from retiring Peter Swift at tanker owners' organisation.
  • Opec cutting crude shipments
    Refinery maintenance season means slowdown for tanker cargoes to middle of September.
  • Maersk presses on with rate rise
    Unsatisfactory Atlantic box business means Danish owner will hike rates in fourth quarter, with more rises to come.
  • Glencore profits up 42%
    Ivan Glasenberg-led commodities giant sees interim profits jump on improving global economy.
  • Golar ups divi despite loss
    Oslo and US-listed LNG player increases dividend to shareholders with promise of more to come.
  • ICG profit gets volcanic boost
    Irish Ferries owner sees profit rise in first half as passenger numbers increase on closure of European air space.
  • Bourbon in Aussie fix
    Offshore player's joint venture with Oceanteam wins three year charter for DP2 construction vessel.
  • Lower revenues dent Alam
    Weaker performance in two main business segments hurt Malaysian shipowner in second quarter.
  • Daewoo confirms gas deal
    Korean shipyard to pocket $320m for eight ethylene carriers ordered by new Singapore investment vehicle.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Zim earns profit as rates, volumes rise
  • EU probes vessel P&I industry
  • Angelo to replace Swift as Intertanko chief
  • Nigeria cleared for takeoff to U.S.
  • JAL downsizes cargo operations
  • Carstens named new UPS Singapore head
  • Intermodal traffic continues rebound
  • Ryan named president of Freight Handlers
  • Greenbrier: Demand grows for 53-footers
  • Commerce to strengthen AD/CVD oversight
  • Toll profit rises 7% in fiscal year
  • Clark heads marketing at Savi Technology
  • Age lowered for U.S. broker license test
  • FMC investigates alleged misdescription
  • Judge sides with L.A. port on truck plan
  • Ferrin steps down as Jacksonville port chief
  • China Merchants names new president

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • EPA proposes extended no dumping zone
    The EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, proposes an extended no-discharge zone for California. The ban will prohibit sewage discharges from all vessels above 300 tons, including cruise and
  • Bulker takes the Northern route to China
    The Danish-owned bulk carrier Nordic Barents is the first non-Russian flagged vessel to sail through the Northern Sea Route. The vessel departs from Kirkenes at the beginning of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Volatile crude gives bunker markets a rollercoaster ride
    Narrow trading range, but plenty of price movement.
  • End of week sees further gains
    'Choppy' market activity predicted for next week.
  • Bunker prices firming across the board
    Rotterdam market activity 'terribly quiet', players say.
  • Fujairah prices still firming as week ends
    Sharp gains in Suez.
  • Lintec finds 7.5% of tested ECA fuels above 1.00% sulphur limit
    Figure falls to 2.5% if 'grey area' test results are taken into account; potential conflict with stricter IMO sulphur verification procedures.
  • Failure to secure fuel contracts leaves owners exposed
    Drewry Shipping Consultants says that without contracts 'budgets can be blown to the four winds'.
  • Bunker spill at Australian coal terminal
    Transport Workers Federation says spill highlights dangers of 'flag of convenience' vessels.
  • INTERTANKO names next MD
    Joe Angelo to succeed Peter Swift, Kathi Stanzel appointed Deputy MD.
  • Prices mostly firmer Friday
    Demand at major Asian ports mainly below average.
  • Glencore sees profits soar
    Chemoil's majority shareholder sees H1 profits climb 42%.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan to triple bunker sales at Shanghai by year-end
    Plans to start supply of MGO product in early October.
  • Slight dip in South China fuel oil inventories
    Volumes forecast to increase during the current week.
  • Bonded MGO supplies 'very tight' at Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru
    Only 15 mt of MGO avails left in local storage facilities, says trader.
  • New bunker trading platform sees first physical delivery
    'Historic moment' for NR-X, the shipping industry and the marine fuel industry, says company director.

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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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