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April 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japan rebuilding may boost dry-bulk shipping lines
    Reconstruction in Japan following a tsunami and earthquake that destroyed or damaged more than 150,000 buildings may boost volumes for dry-bulk shipping lines struggling with global overcapacity.
  • 30% of S'pore LNG terminal completed
    Singapore has completed 30 per cent of its first liquefied natural gas import facility and is on track to open in the second quarter of 2013, according to the chief executive of the company operating the terminal.

Sched Netweb site
  • Japan rises from the ruins as transport systems revive
  • Grand Alliance, Zim, HMM offer all-water ECUS string from May 12
  • CSCL's profit increases 6.9pc to US$646 million in 2010
  • Zim back in black with US$54 million net profit in 2010
  • Hutchison Port Holdings 2010 profit up 12pc to US$205.7 million
  • Hamburg Sud: Expect Tokyo, Yokohama port calls cut on short notice
  • Maersk to put the 13,092-TEU Erving to work on Asia-Europe route
  • Hanjin takes delivery of second 9,954-TEU vessel in 5-ship series
  • Yangtze shipping continues to enjoy rapid steady growth
  • Biggest ship to dock in Vietnam first to call at Cai Mep terminal
  • MSC to charter 8,540-TEU Bunga Seroja Lima from MISC
  • St Petersburg ice conditions to hamper navigation till May
  • Construction of Chinese financed Phnom Penh container terminal begins
  • FedEx opens third international facility in Suzhou
  • UPS flies fake bomb in wedding cake box from UK to Turkey
  • Beijing Capital Airport sisters with Thai airports

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DHL delivers fast-lane logistics to Formula 1™
  • NYK's Hercules service, its fastest from Japan, makes Pipavav first Indian port of call
  • Sundeep Sibal given additional charge as MOL Regional Director for Asean South region
  • AILBIEA gets Customs' word on rectifying regulatory issues
  • Seafood exports to Japan may take 4-6 months to recover
  • Singapore-based Indian & Chinese business chambers sign MoU
  • Japan's Pacific coast ports functional, though radiation fears keep some lines away
  • Decision on SEZ proposals put off in states going to polls
  • Govt hints at diesel price decontrol this fiscal

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • German postal service body re-elects Wolfhard Bender as chairman
    The members of Germany's federal association of postal service providers (Bundesverband Deutscher Postdienstleister BvDP) unanimously elected Wolfhard Bender to a further two-year ...
  • Box volumes up in the Moby Dik terminal
    Container traffic in the Moby Dik terminal in Kronstadt on Kotlin Island increased by 55% to 25,700 teu in January and February 2011, compared with the first two months of 2010. Th...
  • Liebherr presents new mobile harbour crane model
    Liebherr has expanded its range of mobile harbour cranes, adding the LHM 420 model to its range of offers. The new heavyweight crane is the successor of the LHM 400 and bridges the...
  • Maersk introduces new vessels to West Africa service
    A.P. Moller-Maersk recently named the first in a series of 22 so-called wafmax container vessels currently being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The "Maersk ...
  • Ethiopian receives loan from African Development Bank
    The African Development Bank has approved a USD 40 million second lien corporate loan to Ethiopian Airlines, to support the purchase of five Boeing B777-200LR passenger jets. The a...
  • Unitpool signs for five more years with Air Transat
    Unitpool, a Swiss asset management company that specialises in supplying and managing a fleet of 40,000 ULDs at more than 300 airports for 20 customers, has signed a second five-ye...
  • JF Hillebrand acquires Ferry International in Italy
    JF Hillebrand, which has been serving the drinks industry with its specialist logistics services for more than 160 years, has strengthened its dedicated wine and beverage logistics...
  • SBB Cargo is on course
    The Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo improved its transport performance to around 13 billion ntk last year, or 12% more than in 2009. The company nevertheless made a loss of CH...
  • TNT Express celebrates 20 years of collaboration with Motorola
    TNT Express, a leading global B2B express service provider, and Motorola celebrated the 20th anniversary of their cooperation recently. The premium service provider transports 80% ...
  • DHL Freight signs contract with Skanska
    Skanska Stomsystem, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, has signed a new contract with DHL Freight, a top provider of road haulage services in E...
  • Polish railfreight firm carries 10 million t of freight in February
    The Polish railfreight operator PKP Cargo carried a total of EUR 9.8 million t of cargo in February, or 20% more than in the like-for-like period last year. This brought total volu...
  • Transnet to buy 32 more locomotives from Mitsui
    Transnet has signed an agreement for the supply of an additional 32 new 15E locomotives with Venus Railway Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan's Mitsui & Co, and local BEE investo...
  • FedEx Express launches B777F to South Korea
    FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corporation, is launching a new dedicated B777F service between its global hub in Memphis TN (USA) and South Korea, with four nonstop fligh...
  • New Jersey to spend millions on road projects
    Approximately USD 175 million has been earmarked for 20 Middlesex county projects in the state of New Jersey (USA), according to governor Chris Christie's administration, whilst US...
  • New Swiss partner for Kögel trailers
    The company Fankhauser Fahrzeugbau, headquartered in Rohrbach near Bern, now offers Kögel trailers in Switzerland. Fankhauser sells Kögel's products through its own distribution ch...
  • Net-Log Lojistik and Akg'n chose Mercedes-Benz Axor trucks
    Aksaray-based Mercedes-Benz T'rk has completed delivery of 20 MBT Axor 1840 LS Euro 5 units to the Net-Log Logistik group, which runs 36 distribution centres in Turkey and employs ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Fincantieri moves to acquire Davie
  • Kirby places $47 million AT/B order at Signal International
  • Stena and Austal settle patent dispute
  • Inmarsat swoops on VSAT specialist Ship Equip
  • Northrop Grumman completes Huntington Ingalls spin off
  • STX OSV books order for PSV 09
  • Otto Marine sells under-construction AHTS duo

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Portland Airport runway work to start up on April 4
  • Pair of Mitsui companies to merge into one unit
  • Crowley taps Suz Michel as People Development VP
  • Sea-Tac Airport road closures reschuled to begin next week
  • Nasdaq warns TOP Ships of plan to drop company's stock

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • BRS merges freight derivatives trading platform with Cleartrade
    Collaboration will cover over-the-counter trading in FFAs, iron ore, container, steel and fertiliser swaps
  • Genmar staves off bankruptcy with $200m Oaktree loan
    Cash-strapped tanker company gets elbow room to negotiate loan refinancing with banks
  • Private investor rides to Georgiopoulos' rescue again
    Genmar chairman and Oaktree Capital Management have a long-standing connection
  • MR owners add premium as tankers battle ice at Primorsk
    A daily charge of $2,600 is being imposed as 'dozens' of ships struggle with winter conditions
  • Supramax rates tumble as US Gulf grain cargoes dry up
    Fewer grains cargoes for shipment from the US Gulf saw supramax bulk carrier rates to Asia and Europe tumble by as much as 16% in two days, according to shipbrokers surveyed by Lloyd's List
  • Oaktree spearheads $200m General Maritime bailout
    Company confident infusion would roll back immediate cash need of $800m
  • New warning for TOP Ships
    Nasdaq-listed Greek shipping companies could now have a greater incentive to get their share prices back up
  • Over the worst
    At a time when Japan needs sea trade more than ever to bolster its attempts to recover from the recent crisis, its many friends in shipping will want to continue to serve it
  • HSH Nordbank returns to profit in 2010
    Bank reports '48m ($68m) after-tax profit, reversing €743m a year earlier
  • UK Chamber of Shipping to push for better business climate
    New president to ensure business climate is favourable for British shipping
  • DryShips strikes deal with Korea Line receivers
    Three embroiled bulkers now listed as back on spot market
  • Anek tumbles to record $127m loss
    Books huge provision for a lost investment in shares in affiliated company
  • Total drilling plans to boost Barents Sea exploration
  • Seven reveals April drilling IPO to raise up to $350m
  • Investor appetite for drilling rig exposure prompts spin-offs
    With demand for shares still strong, the offshore sector looks likely to see a variety of fresh public offerings
  • Could Japan's lines be outclassing Maersk?
    Maersk has stolen the show with its Triple-E class, but surely Japan's carriers could team up with the nation's yards to order a mega series of new panamax ships
  • Japan factory closures leave car carriers waiting
    Japan is the starting point for most vehicle carriers. But with output badly disrupted, how are shipping lines to ensure they position enough tonnage in the right locations?
  • Fall in sailings dents seasonal cargo surge
  • Box lessors could face heightened US scrutiny
    US Federal Maritime Commission wants box leasing sector to be regulated in view of recent bumper profits
  • Navios plots $185m bond for South American logistics unit
    Aims to raise amount via private placement of senior notes due in 2019
  • TOP Ships receives Nasdaq share price warning
    Management claims company is current with all debt obligations, without having recourse to debt restructuring or raising equity funds since 2008
  • NYK sets aside $22bn for fleet growth
    Japanese carrier unveils investment plan to beef-up fleet between now and 2017.
  • Grand Alliance, Zim and HMM in joint service
    To launch all-water service between Asia and the US east coast in May
  • Brussels antitrust squad raids Deutsche Bahn offices
    Allegations over potential rail freight competition infringements
  • US sets Iran sanctions premium limit
    Thresholds apply to premium with "fair market value of at least $1m or aggregate of at least $5m"
  • NEL Lines' losses double
    After-tax losses grow to '43.4m ($61.6m) for full year 2010 from €20.5m in 2009
  • Japan's marine insurance bill may hit $3bn
    Estimate includes losses to ships, cargo, piers and wharves
  • Lidinsky urges caution over Japan nuclear threat
    Shipping must ensure supply chain is not needlessly affected by overreaction
  • Box rebound boosts HHLA
    Volumes up 19% while operating profits rise 21.8%

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Frangou returns to bond market
    ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Holdings today confirmed plans for a high-yield bond offering by its South American logistics arm
  • Quake reveals US deficiencies
    TERMINAL operators and government agencies are ill-prepared for a major earthquake in the US, according to a terminal official
  • Chamber warns on tonnage tax change
    THE UK'S tonnage tax regime has kept the country's shipping industry afloat, according to the British Chamber of Shipping
  • GenMar prices follow-on
    THE FINANCING flurry at General Maritime continued today with a secondary offering priced to cover next week's Suezmax delivery
  • Shipping loans boost HSH Nordbank
    EARNINGS from ship lending played a pivotal role in the turnaround in HSH Nordbank's results last year, the bank said today
  • Weak VLCC rates expected to persist
    SPOT RATES for VLCCs are likely to experience further downward pressure due to excess supply of tonnage in the Middle East and other factors, analysts said today
  • HHLA earnings jump 20%
    HAMBURG container terminal operator HHLA is lifting its dividend by over one third to €0.55 ($0.78) per share after a 20% increase in pre-tax profits (EBIT) to '193M last year
  • Danaos concludes major restructuring
    BOX SHIP lessor Danaos Corp confirmed today that it has formally completed its comprehensive plan to restructure newbuild finance obligations
  • Libya rebels oil plan falters
    BARRIERS have emerged to the plan by Libyan rebels to begin exporting oil from facilities captured during recent conflict, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Four start China/Long Beach service
    FOUR operators are joining forces to start a new service connecting central China with Long Beach from next week, Fairplay has been told
  • Transatlantic sells ro-ro vessels
    SWEDEN'S Rederi AB Transatlantic has announced that it has sold three ro-ro vessels to the forestry products group Svensk Cellulosa (SCA)
  • DryShips renegotiates KL bulkers
    DRYSHIPS has settled new terms with Korea Line's receivers for charters of three bulkers, the company confirmed today
  • Overcapacity, falling demand hit VLCCs
    RATES on the benchmark VLCC route from Middle East Gulf-Japan have been softening on overcapacity and falling crude demand in Japan
  • Singapore rejects forced form use
    EVEN as Singapore is persuading shipowners to use the Singapore Ship Sale Form for S&P, it says it does not intend to make the form compulsory for transactions in the country
  • North Oz storm intensifies
    A TROPICAL low that has been moving across the Arafura Sea north of Australia all week is now expected to reach cyclone strength over the next two days

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • LA-LB Terminals Reduce Off-Peak Gates
    Eight of the 14 container terminals at the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports, pointing to slow cargo volume since the Chinese...
  • US Claims Victory in WTO Ruling Against Boeing
    The World Trade Organization on Thursday ruled Boeing was the beneficiary of some $2.7 billion in illegal subsidies from the...
  • MSC Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates May 1
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding $240 to $400 per container to its rates from North America to Europe, the carrier's...
  • DHL, Ryder Expand Green Truck Fleets
    Deutsche Post DHL and Ryder System are rolling out electric, hybrid and natural gas trucks, from delivery vans to heavy...
  • Illinois Rail Project Begins $685 Million Phase
    A major rail corridor project in Illinois gets under way this weekend, as crews begin the biggest upgrade of tracks...
  • EU Trust Busters Raid Deutsche Bahn Offices
    European Union trust busters raided the offices of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn in an investigation into allegations it is...
  • Antwerp On Alert on Ships From Japan
    The port of Antwerp, Europe's second largest container hub, said it is taking "heightened precautions" over ships arriving from Japan...
  • Horizon Calls Bankruptcy Report 'Speculation'
    Horizon Lines said it is trying to refinance its debt to avoid an expected default and would not comment on...
  • CN Sheds Some Toronto Track to Commuter Agency
    Canadian National Railway sold a section of track in and around Toronto to the Ontario agency Metrolinx for about $308...
  • Zim, Evergreen, CSCL Launch Asia-Europe Service
    Evergreen, Zim Integrated Shipping Services and China Shipping Container Lines will launch a joint Asia-Europe service at the end of...
  • Kenworth Rolls Out 'Regional' Heavy Truck
    Truck maker Kenworth unveiled a heavy truck this week designed for regional use, taking advantage of a shift from long-haul...
  • HHLA Forecasts 10 Percent Growth
    HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, forecast 10 percent growth in container traffic this year following a 19 percent increase in 2010. ...
  • Daimler Truck Raises 2011 Truck Sales Forecast
    Daimler Trucks North America is raising its sales projections 10 to 15 percent for 2011 as demand for its Freightliner...
  • Conference in Yokohama to Focus on Radiation
    Japanese government officials and shipping industry representatives will meet Friday in a bid to step up their fight against what...
  • Anti-Trust Probe to Cut Kintetsu Profit
    Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said it will set aside $13.86 million to cover estimated costs related to...
  • Radiant to Buy Distribution by Air
    Radiant Logistics will purchase Distribution by Air under a $12 million transaction that will extend the consolidation among mid-sized U.S.-based...
  • LA-Long Beach Ports Plan Expansion
    Having weathered seven years of environmental challenges and the worst economic downturn in the history of containerization, the ports of...
  • Four Carriers to Start Trans-Pacific Loop
    Four Asian carriers are teaming up in a joint service from North Asia to Long Beach in early April. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Japan under pressure to widen nuclear evacuation zone
  • Zim finally back in profit
  • Fifty-Eighth boxship for Seaspan
  • PIL and Wan Hai back together on new transpac sling
  • China's carriers emerge from the red

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • DryLog and ISC split
    Livanos clan scoops bulker pair as New York-listed company takes control of dry shipowning alliance.
  • Broadband buyout
    Satellite communications powerhouse bets on maritime broadband business with $159m acquisition of VSAT group.
  • Fairmount beats Fairstar
    Arbitration panel rules in favour of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs wing in $72m shipyard dispute with heavy-lift owner.
  • DryShips claims KLC coup
    Nasdaq-listed owner's deal with ailing Korean firm is the best anybody has achieved, chief operating officer claims.
  • Otto Marine sells duo
    Shipbuilding affiliate of Singapore-listed offshore group poised to pocket $43m from sale of anchor-handlers.
  • Navios wing in bond blitz
    It's no spin-off but South American arm of Angeliki Frangou's Navios Holdings is oiling note press for a $185m offering.
  • Nordic suffers loss
    Danish owner reveals $28m full year loss as weaker tanker market continues to hit bottom line.
  • Green sells terminals
    Norwegian reefer owner reaches deal with main shareholder Kristian Eidesvik for five port facilities.
  • Genmar targets $53m
    Analysts raise dilution concerns as ailing tanker owner taps public market for cash under massive restructuring package.
  • Baltic blues hurt U-Sea
    Per Lange-led company says its 2010 figures are below expectations after dry rates failed to spring back in fourth quarter.
  • Diana cape takes a cut
    Simeon Palios-led owner fixes out capesize to Cargill at almost half what BHP Billiton has been paying for the same ship.
  • Austal in payout to Stena
    Australian fast ferry builder to pay substantial compensation to Swedish shipowner over hull design infringement.
  • MOL merges crew companies
    Japanese shipowner creates MOL Ocean Expert to handle its seafarers more efficiently.
  • Support vessel hit by fire
    Firefighters bring blaze under control on Ocean Dragon in Ramsgate, UK.
  • Wan Hai readies issue
    Taiwanese liner company could raise more than $400m for new ships through notes sale.
  • TransAtlantic sells trio
    Christen Sveaas' TransAtlantic offloads three ships to compatriot SCA Transforest.
  • NYK lines up spree
    Japanese shipowner plans to splash another $6bn on vessels to 2017, as it sees profits rising.
  • Topaz cans London IPO
    Fazel Fazelbhoy-led offshore owner blames an increasingly uncertain investment climate as it shelves float.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • FMC urges measured response to Japan crisis
  • Evergreen, CSCL, ZIM start new Asia-Europe service
  • Hyundai joins Grand Alliance, Zim in transpacific
  • U.S., Israel open skies enters force
  • House approves 60-day FAA funding extension
  • UPS adds 4 weekly Hong Kong/Europe flights
  • Truckers feel pump pain as Obama unveils energy policy
  • Weiss Röhlig starts trans-Siberian service
  • House committee has watchful eye on HOS rule
  • New COAC committee includes former Customs commissioners
  • Colombia, Canada near FTA
  • Citi, Syncada enter partnership
  • OWL to hold Incoterms seminar
  • Broker Self-Assessment pilot ends
  • DB Schenker centralizes in Philippines
  • Ports want bigger infrastructure funding share
  • U.S. court upholds California vessel fuel law
  • DP World 2010 profit rebounds from 2009

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Maersk Line with new type of container carriers
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk is about to take delivery of the first container carrier in a series of 22 so called Wafmax-type. Wafmax is short form for West Africa

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2011
  • Bunker prices fall in Fujairah
    In Cape Town, deliveries available for supply up to and including April 14.
  • Bunker costs and economic turmoil hit Greek ferry operator
    Minoan Lines says fuel costs 'negatively affecting operating profitability'.
  • Rotterdam market firms
    Prompt avails a 'bit on the tight side'.
  • Fuel oil inventories almost unchanged for second week
    Arbitrage volumes balanced by 'robust' bunker demand.
  • Flow meters 'shut down' by Weights and Measures Agency
    Tanzania authorities find meters designed for bunkering being used to measure fuel imports.
  • US Defense Logistics Agency awards bunker contract
    Florida-based Port Consolidated Inc engaged to supply 'fuel for ships.'
  • Asian bunker prices on the rise
    Slack demand at key Asian bunkering ports on Thursday, according to traders.
  • Non-executive director leaves Chemoil
    Masanobu Takagi's position will be filled another representative of Itochu Corporation.
  • Omani oil firm posts record profit
    Attributes increase in profit to rapid expansion which includes a JV bunkering firm at the port of Sohar.
  • Rising oil prices boost Andatee's revenues
    Nasdaq-listed marine fuel supplier doubles bunker sales volume in Q4 of 2010.
  • 'Long road ahead' for market-based measures
    Working group reviewing market-based measures to curb shippings' GHG emissions.
  • Ventbunkers: Litasco 'playing games' at Ventspils storage terminal
    Litasco caused losses of $10-14 million, says VBU's chairman of supervisory board.
  • Brightoil in $153 million upstream deal
    The marine fuel supplier agrees to appoint CNPC's subsidiary to work on its Tuzi gas field in China.

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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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