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August 4, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boom seen for US ports catering to Japan
    Longshoremen at ports in Washington state and Vancouver are set to load more timber and lumber onto vessels destined for Japan as the world's third-biggest economy rebuilds from a US$220 billion natural disaster.
  • Anchor Ship may double its fleet
    Anchor Ship Investment Co, Japan's largest ship-fund manager, may more than double its fleet to as many as 50 vessels because of rising imports of coal and iron ore in China and India.
  • Owners pay clients to hire supertankers
    Supertanker owners paid clients for a second day to charter vessels on the industry's benchmark route as vessel supply continued to outpace demand.
  • India probes 'ghost ship' grounding on Mumbai beach

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL transpac, Asia-Europe on-time rates slip, but improve to US east coast
  • US west coast imports increase 3pc with LA-Long Beach up 6pc in first half
  • Advent of super megaships spark fear of coming shortage of European feeders
  • Shanghai's seven-kilometre six-lane Chong-qi Bridge has been completed
  • CAI International container leasing profits rise 92pc in second quarter
  • Twice-listed DP World delays US listing until market mood brightens: CEO
  • Hong Kong retail sales increase 30pc in June to US$4.01 billion
  • CMA CGM increases rates on westbound cargo from India to Europe
  • CEVA gains ISO, OHSAS accreditation in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary
  • BIFA says new EU Customs Code is delayed beyond June 2013 target date
  • Hong Kong air cargo volume slips in response to slack global economy
  • Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collective cargo falls 6pc in June
  • Malaysia's chief minister wants rates cut to boost Sarawak development
  • Korean Air orders 10 Bombardier Cseries with options on 10 more
  • St Louis and Missouri chambers of commerce blast China air cargo hub critics

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMET University holds first convocation
  • Shreyas Shipping & Logistics achieves improved top line in Q1
  • India-EU free trade pact talks in advanced stage
  • Japan eliminates duties on 87pc of export items
  • JNPT Chairman outlines his long-term vision
  • KPT setting up marine engineering college under IMU
  • Making Mormugao Port pharma hub could cut huge expenses: GPMA
  • Mundra Port's AMCT handles highest-ever overall & ICD monthly throughput
  • National SC Commission lends ear to relevant issues at Kandla Port
  • Sri Lanka aiming at Asian hub status
  • Nationwide banks' strike likely on Aug. 5

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Schiphol cargo growth continues in first half
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has continued to post healthy cargo growth throughout the first six months of 2011. Overall cargo tonnage handled through the airport stood at 753,073 to...
  • Bangkok Flight Services awarded IATA ISAGO certificate
    Following the successful completion of its corporate and station audit in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Fl...
  • Wim Bosman lauches Eco service
    Within the context of sustainable logistics, Dutch logistics group Wim Bosman, based in 's-Heerenberg, aims to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals. This means...
  • Norfolk Southern post all-time net income high in Q2
    Southern Corporation reported record second-quarter net income of USD 557 million, 42% up on the same quarter in 2010. Railway operating revenues rose 18% to USD 2.9 billion, a sec...
  • Hungary's Budapest-Székesfehérvár railway line to be equipped with ETCS
    The Budapest-Kelenföld to Székesfehérvár railway line is part of pan-European railway corridor V and is to be equipped with the ETCS train control system. Nemezeti Infrastrukt'ra...
  • Samskip ratchets up activities and invests in Duisburg
    The international logistics company Samskip with its subsidiary Van Dieren has been committed to the Port of Duisburg for many years. Now duisport is building a new combined transp...
  • MOL: on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011
    MOL recently updated on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011 for the major east-west trade lanes for its quarterly report in an effort to upgrade and improve the qu...
  • Mandatory advance booking for Estonia-Russia border crossing
    As of 1 August, all vehicles travelling from Estonia to Russia require a mandatory advance electronic booking of a place in the queue at the border crossing. The new rule applies f...
  • 2010 cargo volumes hit record high
    Airports Council International (ACI World), the global association of airports, this week released its World Airport Traffic Report 2010, presenting data from more than 1,300 airpo...
  • DP World: excellent Q2 2011
    Dubai Ports World has announced that its global portfolio of container terminals continued to build on its excellent start to 2011, with the momentum carrying over into the second ...
  • Newly listed TNT Express reports lower operating income
    Recently listed Amsterdam-based TNT Express has reported strong performance in the EMEA region. The company's earnings in Brazil are on track to meet the 2012 half-year target desp...
  • Toll Group acquires German ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling
    Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has added to its global forwarding business with the purchase in Germany of ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling (AWG). The b...
  • BBA Aviation appoints David Best as president of Asia Pacific
    BBA Aviation, the leading aviation support and aftermarket services provider, has announced the appointment of David Best as president, Asia Pacific. In his new role, he will be re...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Converteam to supply IPS for Mobile Landing Platform ships
  • Prospector Offshore orders two more jack-ups at Shanghai Waigaoqiao
  • Carnival agrees construction of three new cruise ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Port of Seattle income up during second quarter
  • Evergreen teaming with Mitsui for new Asia/Southeast Africa service
  • Crowley logistics group earns top 3PL honor
  • Trade between NAFTA partners rises during month of May
  • Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach present clean air award to Evergreen

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings plummet to fresh lows
    Brokers question whether owners can survive as the sheer volume of ships overshadows growing cargo demand
  • Transpacific freight rates dive as lines chase cargo
    Freight rates on the transpacific trade lane nosedived this week
  • Platou forecasts boxship market will improve in 2012
    Charter rates at present still under pressure as multiple owners make offers for business
  • CMA CGM transforms Marseilles' skyline
    Jacques Saadé has trumped industry peers with the view from his office eyrie
  • US Bill could bar class from blacklisted countries
    Surprise move could see classification societies being banned from working in the US
  • Cost of emissions tax will be passed on to customers, says shipper groups
    ESC's Nicolette van der Jagt says incentives and rewards scheme would be more effective
  • German owners edge closer to use of onboard armed guards
    Security experts say step is two to three months away, but cautious shipowners would prefer federal forces onboard
  • Disillusion grows over anti-piracy measures
    Four percent of owners admit to paying ransoms
  • Life is too complicated for the God Complex
    Decisions should be made and strategies built the way that life itself has evolved, through a process of trial and error
  • Credit Agricole guns for Seaarland companies
    Revelations emerge of ship arrests and unpaid crew as Marco Polo gets eight-day window to continue as a going concern
  • A miner's view of quality shipping
    We should applaud influential mining companies that are building a solid presence in shipowning for all the best reasons
  • Sovcomflot boss joins alarm over crude tankers
    Russian owner is well placed to weather the storm, but others may not be so fortunate
  • Diamond S purchase signals market confidence
    Investors express backing for the investment decision and its timing
  • Narrow escape from US debt default will not stop rot
    Trade and shipping capacity will still be hit, despite deal by US Congressional leaders to raise the debt ceiling
  • Europe's grip on cruiseships
    Aida Cruises has ordered two cruiseships in Japan, but European yards possess so much fit-out expertise that any migration of shipbuilding eastwards is likely to be drawn-out
  • IRISL leads second EU sanctions challenge and denies Iran nuclear link
    Group of 36 'affiliates' of Iranian line attempt to lift assets freeze and restrictive measures
  • Stella Marine and Albis Shipping in joint commercial management deal
    Blue Sea Tankers will focus on product tankers in handysize and medium-range
  • Diana Containerships draws close to acquiring sixth vessel
    Executives say more boxships seen for sale but no notable softening of prices
  • Dover welcomes fresh guidelines on sale of UK trust ports
    Department for Transport declares four "essential criteria" covering local participation, fair competition, fair price and future investment
  • Dry bulk value writedowns hit TOP Ships
    Below breakeven rates and gloomy market outlook prodded owner to sell ships
  • Aida orders cruiseships from Japan
    Germany's shipbuilding flagship Meyer Werft loses out as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins its first order from German operator
  • Pacific Basin profits plummet on lacklustre market and ro-ro loss
    Operator says handysize daily net of $13,660 compares favourably with $10,530 spot rates
  • The proper course
    Ship masters are the best judges of whether they need and can benefit from using a deepsea pilot, and companies should leave the decision in their hands
  • Costa Crociere puts in another order at Fincantieri's Venice yard
    Vessel will be cruise operator's largest and is intended to replace existing older vessels
  • Containerport operators face shake-up in rankings
    Drewry forecasts Asian companies and Turkey's Yildirim to break into top 20
  • Waigaoqiao back-ends contract to win jack-up entry
    Chinese yard accepts nominal 1% deposit to gain a foothold in high end of market
  • Ship runs aground for second time
    Karin Schepers refloated after going aground in Cornwall
  • SembCorp Marine bullish despite lower second-quarter profit
    Profits down 15% to $125m due to revenue recognition

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • IRISL lawyer predicts a 'speedy' EU trial
    A LONDON lawyer representing IRISL told Fairplay today that the company expects a "speedy" decision in its favour in its court challenge to EU sanctions
  • Don't pass the buck on ship emissions
    THE GLOBAL Shippers Forum urged the maritime sector today to pick up the dinner check when it comes to cutting emissions
  • Why bank lost faith in tankers
    SHIPPING analyst Doug Mavrinac told Fairplay today the IEA's release of crude from strategic reserves was a key factor in an investment bank's decision to revoke 'buy' guidance on shares of OSG and Frontline
  • UK's biggest cocaine haul found at port
    BRITAIN'S biggest cocaine haul has been seized at Southampton's docks, the UK Border Agency revealed today
  • Sell-offs sink TOP
    EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships said today it lost $103.5M in 2Q11, mainly because of impairment charges on three bulkers
  • HPH Trust posts profits
    HPH TRUST today posted after-tax profits of a HK$1Bn ($128.3M) for the period from 25 February to 30 June, with HK$653.7M in profits attributable to unit holders
  • Pacific Basin's profits drop
    HONG KONG drybulk and ro-ro carrier Pacific Basin today blamed tough market conditions for a steep drop in net profits in first half
  • US court grants shield
    MARCO Polo Seatrade has been granted interim relief by a New York bankruptcy court, allowing the company to operate while it reorganises
  • Suitors seen for German turbine terminal
    BREMEN'S port management group Bremenports today predicted "solid competition" among private investors for a €200M ($286.1M) wind turbine terminal planned for Bremerhaven
  • Diana Containerships reduces net losses
    DIANA Shipping's box unit today announced that its net losses were reduced year on year in the second quarter
  • Noble signs LNG deal
    HONG KONG's Noble has signed an deal in which the group would buy 1M tonnes of LNG per year from the Gulf LNG project in Papua New Guinea, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Rio Tinto offers higher Capesize rates
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Australian miner Rio Tinto has been offering higher Capesize rates for the Western Australia/Qingdao route to boost FFA rates for the segment
  • Court grants ONE relief
    OMEGA Navigation Enterprises has announced that a US court has given it a lifeline by granting "all of the additional relief" requested by the company
  • Oz port waits climb
    WAITS AT Newcastle's coal ports are nearing year-high levels today because of wet-weather backlogs
  • China's coal imports wane
    BUYERS of coal in China are turning away from international suppliers in favour of cheaper domestic supplies, IHS McCloskey reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Trucker Estes Express to Raise Rates 6.9 Percent
    Estes Express Lines will raise less-than-truckload rates an average 6.9 percent effective Aug. 8, matching rate hikes by many of...
  • CMA CGM's Low Liquidity Troubles Bond Investors
    CMA CGM high-yield bonds dropped sharply in Europewan trading on Wednesday after it reported a lower-than-expected liquidity figure, and reports...
  • LaHood Blasts Congress for FAA Impasse
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood blasted the U.S. Congress for taking a summer recess before failing to resolve an impasse...
  • CN Spends $165 Million to Expand Yard Near Chicago
    Canadian National Railway will spend $165 million to expand a freight yard in Gary, Ind., that it uses to build...
  • US Container Imports Rise 4 Percent
    Growth in U.S. containerized imports slowed to 4 percent in the second quarter after rising 9 percent in the first...
  • MIQ Logistics Buys British-Based TLC
    MIQ Logistics acquired British third-party logistics provider The Logistics Corporation to expand its operations in the U.K. and Europe. ...
  • Freight Shipments Down 3.7 Percent in July
    Freight shipments declined 3.7 percent in July from the previous month, a sign the sluggish economy is slipping, Cass Information...
  • US Factory Orders Dipped 0.8 Percent in June
    Orders to U.S. factories fell 0.8 percent in June, according to the Commerce Department, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing, which...
  • Yang Ming, OOCL to Combine China-India Service
    Yang Ming and OOCL plan to merge their two China-India-Pakistan services (CPX and CIS 2) into a single loop called...
  • Entrants Challenge Old Guard Terminal Operators
    Several financially strong companies, mainly in Asia, are poised to break into the global container terminal market, challenging the established...
  • Seaspan Takes Delivery of 63rd Ship
    Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan took delivery of its 63rd vessel, a 4,500 twenty-foot-equivalent unit ship chartered to "K" Line. ...
  • Diana Containerships Loss Narrows, Revenue Triples
    Vessel owner-charterer Diana Containerships said its second-quarter loss narrowed to $600,000 from $1.7 million a year ago, as time-charter revenue...
  • Bremen-Bremerhaven Container, Auto Traffic Soars
    The German twin ports of Bremen-Bremerhaven boosted first half container traffic by 25 percent from a year ago, outpacing growth...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hit 20-Month Low
    The average spot rate for shipping a container from China to the U.S. West Coast fell 6.8 percent to its...
  • JAL Posts $162.8 million Net Profit
    Japan Airlines posted a net profit of $162.8 million on a consolidated basis in its fiscal first quarter ending June...
  • India Shippers Blast Congestion Surcharges
    The Western India Shippers Association says shipping lines and the Indian government share responsibility for the congestion and delays blighting...
  • Zim Sets Asia-Europe Peak Season Surcharge
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services imposed a peak season surcharge on westbound cargo moving from Asia and the Indian subcontinent to...
  • Arkansas Best Swings to $5.3 Million Profit
    Arkansas Best, parent of ABF Freight System, returned to the black for the first time in nearly three years with...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Terminal investment bounces back, but is it enough?
  • Liners paying the price of 12% y-o-y Far East - Europe capacity explosion
  • 'Ugly' contest shifts to the eurozone
  • BGF feeder in grounding mystery
  • Hutchison appointed operator of Port Botany ILC

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Eagle on point
    Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner says it still has access to the cash it needs to ride out the downturn despite second-quarter loss.
  • Bank battles Marco motion
    Credit Agricole calls US bankruptcies of Antonio Zacchello-led shipping trio a "sham" during attack on use of cash.
  • Arctic sea ice on the move
    Scientists are endorsing the likelihood that the Northern Route will be traversed without icebreaker assistance.
  • MOL in short sea splash
    Tokyo-based shipping syndicate forges partnership with Hoegh Autoliners in 13-vessel venture.
  • German boxship 'grounds'
    Coastguard says HS Schiffahrts vessel struck Cornish beach in the early hours of Wednesday.
  • Benin joins war risks list
    Hijackings lead to a widening of area where shipowners have to pay additional insurance premium.
  • DCIX poised to pounce
    Simeon Palios talks S&P as Diana Containerships zeros in on $150m credit facility and another acquisition.
  • Fund plans bulker blitz
    Anchor Ship Investment looking to double its overall fleet to 50 vessels, president says.
  • Kiss of life for Maui
    A rescue effort is being mounted to resuscitate the Maui gas field off New Zealand.
  • Sales scar Top Ships
    Hits on bulker trio shove Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner deep into the red in Q2 as CEO turns banker.
  • Barclays bleak on dry
    Owners looking for an uptick in dry-cargo rates in 2011 will be disappointed, suggests Barclays Capital.
  • German pair in tanker pact
    Stella Marine and Albis Shipping get together in products tanker commercial management venture.
  • Pac Basin's 1H profit woe
    Klaus Nyborg-led bulker owner reports sharply reduced bottom line.
  • Tanker titans downed
    Frontline and OSG stripped of buy tags at Jefferies after one-two from IEA and global economy.
  • Carnival pens $2bn order
    Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner books three newbuildings in Italy and Japan.
  • Noble first for Papua LNG
    Noble Clean Energy has signed a Heads of Agreement with InterOil and Pacific LNG for the supply of liquid gas from a new facility in the Gulf of Papua.
  • Qatar Nav nets port deal
    Unit seals $500m contract with Qatar Petroleum to operate harbour vessels in port Mesaieed.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Scaled back economic forecasts
  • Mixed 2nd quarter results
    Arkansas Best in the blackArkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating lossTropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating ...
  • August Feature
  • Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating loss
    Tropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating loss in the second quarter compared to a $4.2 million operating profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 fell to $79.9 from $86 million in the second quarter of 2010. "C...
  • OOCL, Yang Ming rationalize China/India loops
    Liner carriers OOCL and Yang Ming have merged two jointly operated China/India loops into one, according to a report this week fromAlphalinerand confirmed by American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The two lines have folded their joint CIS service...
  • Nhava Sheva snarls North America/India service
    Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday a vessel on its Indamex service was unable to complete its unloading and loading operations on Monday at the government-run terminal in Nhava Sheva, India's biggest container port, due to the replacement of rail mounted c...
  • Crowley service to call Tampa
    Tampa Port Authority said last week a Crowley Liner Services vessel will begin calling the port. It said theCrowley Americaswill offer service to Rio Haina in the Dominican Republic, Port au Prince in Haiti, Manzanillo in Panama, Puerto Limon in Co...
  • New alliance takes aim at CSA system
    Sanderson Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of logistics provider Transplace, has been named chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient and Competitive Truck Transportation. The nonprofit corporation, composed of carriers, shippers, brokers ...
  • Arkansas Best in the black
    Arkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $498.6 million for the quarter compared to $411.3 million in 2010's second quarter. The company said it...
  • OmniTRAX buys California short-line railroad
    OmniTRAX said Tuesday it had purchased the Stockton Terminal & Eastern Railroad. The 25-mile ST&E is located in California's Central Valley and is linked to the Port of Stockton via the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads. It is located near Intersta...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • IFO prices down in Fujairah
    In Durban, deliveries available for supply between August 5-13.
  • Bunkers International offering LSFO in Colombia
    Product available in Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg markets soft
    In Piraeus, it was quiet early in the day but the market picked up later as prices started to fall.
  • Coastal shipping '40%' cheaper than rail
    Domestic feeder service benefit from focus on hubs.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A.
  • Shipping firm gains interim bankruptcy protection
    Dutch company believes Chapter 11 filing will help 'restore the company to long-term financial health'.
  • Opposition to bunker levy grows
    'The depth of anti-bunker levy feeling' from shippers' organisations 'too strong to ignore.'
  • Bulgarian competition watchdog to investigate Lukoil
    Commission on Protection of Competition to decide if energy sector is operating as a free market.
  • High viscosity cargoes heading to Singapore
    Arbitrage volumes to remain low for third month in a row.
  • STX Europe unveils LNG fuelled cruise ship concept
    Ship design meets target to reduce GHG emissions by 50%.
  • Mid-week bunker prices continue to soften
    Avails of bunker fuel generally sufficient in Asian ports.
  • 'Oil-water' emulsion system lowers fuel consumption by 15%
    Study reports greater energy output with water emulsion than with straight fuel oil.
  • Tanker firm continues losses after 'sharp' rise in bunker prices
    Spot TCE rates for suezmaxes, aframaxes and panamaxes lower by 62%, 47% and 28% respectively, says OSG.
  • WFS closes Q2 with record performance
    Company 'excited about prospects for further expansion,' says chief.
  • Bunker prices mixed as crude falls for third straight day
    Demand strong on the West Coast, while the East experiences a quiet day of trading.

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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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