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BRIEFS

September 6, 2011

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*Shipping News* CMA CGM bonds flag default risks Bonds and derivatives tied to CMA CGM, the third-largest container line, are signalling that the company has a nine in 10 chance of defaulting as the slowing global recovery pushes freight rates to about zero.

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Maersk invests or commits US$12 billion in 2011 to maintain lead Gloomy news as Canada takes barometric global trade reading from Singapore Labour disputes reportedly driving cargo from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam China's new railway freight station opens this month in Changsha Sino-Russian Hunchun-Kamyshovaya Railway sea-land service launched America's Globe Express Services opens in Guangzhou and Suzhou Freight volumes drive Damco first half sales up 14pc to US$37 million INTTRA files counterclaims against GT Nexus for patent infringement Kuehne + Nagel India gears up for automobile facility hub in Pune Mideast unrest has analysts doubtful of full Libyan oil production till 2013 China Airlines to launch Taiwan cargo and passenger flights to Chongqing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cargo down 1.6pc, but China volume up 5.2pc US Customs intercepts 520 lbs of ecstasy chemicals from China at LAX AirBridgeCargo flies 1,150 Canadian pigs weighing 55,000 kilos to Moscow

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Ahlers India holds leadership training meet in Chennai & Cochin FESCO Transport Group launches direct Russia-Xiamen service MAERSK LINE announces direct ECUMED between Latin America & Black Sea MSC to launch Australia/New Zealand-America Oceania Express service OOCL & Cosco upgrade capacity on Far East-Med. loop PIL & MCC to launch China-Bangladesh services Razor wire & spikes debut as anti-piracy devices! Shipping lines gradually planning restoring Libya services World Container Index aims at providing risk management, hedging opportunities for freight users Gangavaram port plans to target more non-coal items Landlord port model chosen for Vizhinjam ICTT Shipping Ministry awarding 23 PPP port sector projects this fiscal: Vasan It's a poor-performing private monopoly at Mumbai Airport's air cargo complex, says trade

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
SIA launches new freighter service to Jakarta SIA Cargo, Singapore Airlines' freight division, is starting a new freighter service to Indonesia's capital Jakarta today. The weekly service is operated with a B747-400F. IFB expands connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp IFB has added the RSC Rotterdam terminal to its direct connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The pan-European intermodal operator is expanding its portfolio with a connection ... Multilingual signs on motorways in India The ministry for roads and motorways has said that signposting is to become multilingual on Indian motorways. It is planned to provide information panels on motorways in Hindi, Eng... USA: Caltrain recommends new operator to run train system Caltrain management has negotiated a proposed contract with TransitAmerica Services Inc to operate the peninsula commuter rail system and recommended the contract for approval to t... New general manager for Simarco Simarco, one of the UK's leading independent freight and logistics firms, has enhanced its appeal to retail clients by appointing Trevor Scott as its new general manager. Scott has... FedEx Freight expands services in Mexico FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is set to serve three additional markets in Mexico. With new service centres in Toluca, Puebla and Veracruz, the LTL company has reduced ... Kuehne + Nagel opens automotive centre in India The global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel recently opened an automotive solution centre in Pune (India), thus meeting growing demand for specialised logistics solutions for the ... DHL opens Chinese solar panel centre in the Netherlands DHL has opened a European distribution centre in Moerdijk (Netherlands), for solar panels manufactured in China. DHL will provide end-to-end supply chain services, from transport a... Japan helps construction of road bridge between Tanzania and Rwanda Tanzania's ministry of finance has announced that Japan is financing a grant worth JPY 1.86 billion (USD 24.2 million) to construct a bridge connecting Tanzania with Rwanda, to hel... World Airways starts flying for Asiana World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings Inc, has reached an agreement with the Korean carrier Asiana Airlines to operate a Boeing B747-400 freighter on a full-time ... Direct flights between Serbia and Australia Serbia and Australia signed an MOU in Belgrade last week allowing direct flights between the two countries. This document is based on the principle of free competition and allows a... Russia needs to use ports in Ukraine and Baltic states Russia may have to use ports in Ukraine and the Baltic states to export as much as 23 million t of grain, if harvests continue to be strong this season, Rusagrotrans, the country's... ElbePort Wittenberge open for trimodal operations to Eastern Europe ElbePort Wittenberge recently started operations as a multipurpose terminal. Thanks to its geographical location between Hamburg and Berlin as well as its trimodal connections to r... Foreign companies interested in port of Eilat The tender for the sale of the small Israeli Red Sea port of Eilat has triggered significant interest among investors. As the Israeli authority for state-owned companies announced,... India seeking private investors for the construction of seven ports Chronic transport bottlenecks have prompted India to woo investors to build seven new seaports. According to the government's ideas, these creditors should contribute about two thi...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
Flensburger lays keel for new RO/RO ferry

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Indian government tightens restrictions on older vessels Collision in Mumbai port spurs crackdown on vessels over the age of 25 Flynn quits as Omega chairman Embattled Greek tanker owner cites possible conflicts as US broker pursues other opportunities Tonnage over 25 years old still makes up 25% of calls Decline in elderly tonnage entering India's ports has been minimal over the past four years A life less ordinary After a career that seems more like a movie script, Jacques Le Fur is the only foreign master on Halong Bay in Vietnam Baltic Exchange suspends Syria aframax route on EU sanctions Cross-Mediterranean rate is temporarily replaced with Turkey-France voyage World Ocean Council urges members to start making a mark More green accountability needed as growing number of NGOs try to influence shipping Bergen Group moves to soothe shareholder fears New management goals include a fresh focus on shipbuilding and a drive to build competence in the far north HHI says drillship owners more confident about yard's own medium speed engines Company has won orders to install 98 engines into 15 vessels, nine of which it is building VLGCs set for rate rise after Middle East holiday lull Chartering activity picks up after Eid holiday, with vessels tentatively fixed at rates above previous market levels Shipping is still mired in a global recession The major stumbling block to any recovery is the shipbuilding capacity in South Korea and China MSC France in talks to buy cancelled Libyan cruiseship Half-complete vessel at STX Europe yard in St Nazaire was halted after GNMTC defaulted on payments CSAV seeks partner as losses soar Directors in talks with other lines about Chilean company's container shipping business Three fresh capesize sales reported Lift in secondhand activity coincides with chartering market boost UK faces legal challenge over emergency cover scrapping Opponents argue decision in breach of international treaty obligations and domestic law Bulkers sold for scrap in India maintain high price levels Market still anticipating improved demolition rates over the coming weeks Tristar Shipping's vessels arrested Small Dutch cargo carrier set for collapse after bank impounds assets GL fleet tops 100m gt mark Classification society claims 40% of global boxship fleet Banks force HCI Capital fund to sell tanker Disposal of Hellespont Trust is further sign of lenders' pressure on ailing KG sector Freight forwarders expect volumes to rise in fourth quarter Danske Bank's index rises despite slight dip in volumes Major Libya ports open to shipping Inchcape says it only awaits confirmation after EU lifted sanctions CSAV's future on the line What happens next to CSAV could have repercussions for the whole industry. Is this the start of another round of consolidation? Greeks' interest in boxships boosts GL Switch of focus by owners in Greece prompts Germanischer Lloyd to increase its presence in the country Staff shortages close Sullom Voe Spending cuts leave UK's biggest tanker port unable to provide vessel traffic services Pacific Basin chief executive Nyborg resigns Klaus Nyborg will leave the company in March 2012 in order to return to Denmark Indian government under fire for 'indecision' on shipping State auditor condemns lack of level playing field on tax Russian class society suspends Greek office RS Hellas faces allegations of falsification of certificates affecting 16 vessels Ageing Frontline suezmax tanker up for sale Estimate of $13m for 17-year-old ships would be a 75% fall from$50m paid three years ago Safety is worth the money Word of a legal challenge to the decision to terminate emergency towing vessel cover around the UK coast is welcome Benakat to buy into BLT subsidiary Indonesian oil firm to take 10% stake in Buana Listya Tama

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Sheer size of insurance market revealed NEW FIGURES from the International Underwriting Association have revealed the London company insurance market generated £40Bn ($64.5Bn) of premium income last year Greece alleges false papers from Russian Register GREECE has reportedly accused the Russian Register of Shipping of issuing false certificates through its Piraeus office Coal stockpiles are mounting in China CHINESE coal importers are continuing their buying boom, ensuring that Capesize rates stay high even as iron ore imports drop, IHS McCloskey reported today Watchdog finds Delhi has neglected shipping INDIAN investigators issued a report to Parliament today that severely criticised Delhi for failing to spur shipping growth Fight flares on call to relax India port rules A PROPOSAL in India to allow coastal foreign ships to load and unload containers has sparked a ports squabble Grounded bulker's cargo being removed WORK BEGAN this morning on transhipping cargo from the bulker Angel 1, which grounded on Mauritius coral exactly one month ago Storm disrupts Gulf of Mexico production A STORM reportedly shut down about three-fifths of Gulf of Mexico oil production and 44% of gas output over the weekend CSAV seeks $1.2Bn injection CHILE'S CSAV said it will seek a capital increase of $1.2Bn at an October shareholders meeting Box recovery unwinds A MILD recovery in long-haul box rates has unwound, brokers said today Embiricos grabs bargain VLCC GREECE'S Embiricos shipping dynasty has reportedly snagged another bargain VLCC, brokers told Fairplay today Gibson: beware VLCC quick solution A CALL by Frontline for VLCC owners to accelerate scrapping of the older tankers has drawn a warning about how that would affect prices in the sector Breaker buying frenzy erupts MONSOONS are ending this month, so Indian breakers have gone on a buying frenzy, yet their prices - and those of their rivals - remain unchanged

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
CMA CGM Boosts Gulf Bridge Express Service CMA CGM is upgrading its Gulf Bridge Express service linking the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and the Caribbean with the... CSAV Seeks $1.2 Billion Capital Injection Financially ailing Chilean ocean carrier CSAV said it will seek a $1.2 billion capital injection in October as it sank... FedEx Opens Its Largest China Facility FedEx Express, in a significant expansion of its Asia operations, opened its largest express facility in China. The... Merge Ahead Pacific Coast-based Gordon Trucking is pointing its business toward the East Coast. The Pacific, Wash.-based truckload carrier is acquiring Central... Trying to Build a Better Carrier John Simone spent his fifth day as president and CEO of LinkAmerica meeting the people who may hold the key... New Beasts of the East With two major double-stack corridor projects under way, eastern rail giants Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation plan to offer... Labor's New Tune On being elected president of the International Longshoremen's Association, basked in the applause of union delegates to the strains of... 'Why Not Minot?' Distribution planners looking for the ideal location to build an inland port probably wouldn't zero in on Minot, N.D., but... Carriers Challenge NY-NJ Port Fee Ports around the United States are anxious to encourage greater use of intermodal rail for inbound shipments, but when does... For Whom the Bridge Tolls Trucks drove through bridge toll gates an estimated 416,065 times last year to reach the New York Container Terminal on... Liquidated Changes Customs has a storage problem, and how it is adapting will dramatically affect importers who file paper entries. ... Budget Decisions Churn Waters The battle over the U.S. debt will affect Americans and government spending for a long time, and will mean major... Freight Carriers Seek to Derail Amtrak Fines The freight rail industry is fighting a regulation that allows the federal government to fine Class I carriers if Amtrak-provided... Dollars for Infrastructure Even before President Obama could unveil a list of new proposals to bolster the economy, his administration this summer was... The Terrible Day When I woke on September 11, 2001, I faced what I regarded as the world's most tedious commute, from my... TSA Sets Air Cargo Mandates The law that created the Transportation Security Administration gave the agency jurisdiction over all cargo security. That may be true... Bonner's Freedom to Act Robert C. Bonner was still the nominee to be customs commissioner in 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Is terminal capacity set to stymie box growth? Despite generally poor peak season cargo flows, especially on the main east-west trades, and growing fears of a double-dip global recession, there are genuine concerns that prospects in the container shipping industry could be severely curtailed by a lack of handling capacity in the ports.While this year has seen significant new investment in container terminal projects, following the suspension and termination of several schemes throughout 2009 the pace of development has still not caught up CSAV looking for a partner Shipping services return to Libya World Bank: world entering new 'danger zone' INTTRA files counterclaims against rival GT Nexus Challenges continue for ICG

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Piraeus piles on 2Q profit Premier Greek port doubles second quarter profit despite drop in revenue. Flynn flies Omega nest Omega Navigation's broker chairman departs amid suggestion of future conflict of interest. NOCC shares Dyvied up Chunk of shares in Oslo-listed owner spread among five members of the Dyvi family. CMA bond default spectre Falling price of CMA bonds holds opportunities as well as risks for investors. FRO could scrap tanker Brokers struggling to find buyers for Norwegian owner's 1994-built suezmax Front Fighter. Port problem solved Iraq admits new Kuwaiti terminal will not restrict its shipping access to Persian Gulf. DFDS charters ro-ro Danish owner takes 2010-built passenger and freight ship from Grimaldi for Klaipeda run. JES CFO heads for exit Chinese shipbuilder watches CFO walk after no more than six months in the job. Dutch cargoship firmly aground Probe begins after Wagenborg vessel gets stuck in shallow water off Denmark. Broker's tanker tonic Hike in Middle East oil production finally provides a bright spot for VLCC owners. PIL goes direct Singapore container line launching link between Chittagong and Shanghai. Nordic buys suezmax Herbjorn Hansson-led owner lays down a shade under $25m for 12-year-old tanker. Seaspan adds two more New York-listed owner continues to expand its firm orderbook at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. USCG airlifts crewman Seafarer taken from Parakou Shipping bulker off Alabama after suffering hand injury. Nyborg quits Pac Basin Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin sees chief executive Klaus Nyborg exit after less than three years at the helm. Star sheds a couple Oslo-listed Star Reefers said to have scrapped a pair of older vessels in a deal worth over $6m. U-Ming profit chopped Taiwanese bulker owner hit by plunge in revenue in first six months of 2010.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Prices fall in Fujairah MGO deliveries were available from September 12-19 in Cape Town. MGO sulphur average in the US below 2015 ECA limit Viswa Lab says 'not even one' bunker fuel sample in 2010 exceeded global sulphur limit. European bunker markets soften Everyone agrees that 'into ship' numbers should be lower, a Rotterdam player tells Bunkerworld. Novorossiysk port borrows $110 million for fuel oil terminal Loan will be used to complete the building of Black Sea's largest fuel oil hub. New studies look at health implications of ultra-fine particles Heart disease in communities downwind from Los Angeles 'may be related to effluent from ocean-going ships', according to air-quality researchers. Soot is 'key factor' in global warming Shipping could come under new pressure to cut its soot emissions. Optimal trim gives 'instant' bunker savings German cruise operator extending use of Dynamic Trimming Assistant. Russia predicting changes to crude and oil product exports New duty regime from October 1 could see Russia's crude exports rise by 10%, mainly at the cost of fuel oil. New hybrid ferry launched in the US Vessel is 'great example of the growing importance of sustainability and alternative fuels' says mayor of Bridgeport. Bunker fuel washed ashore near Cape Town Oil leaking from bulk carrier that grounded two years ago. Double-digit losses for Asian bunker prices Demand 'mixed' in key Asian bunker ports. Hyundai Oilbank launches heavy oil upgrading unit New unit makes it Korea's leading refiner in terms of fuel oil conversion capacity. Typhoon delays bunker deliveries at Japanese ports Delays expected for the next few days, traders say. New Singapore-based credit management firm opens Marine consultancy firm specialises in credit management, due diligence type counter-party risk and project management. IBIA Asia to appoint new chairman Managing director of surveying firm expected to take over Simon Neo's role.

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PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

FINANCING

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

PORTS

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.

MARINAS

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

CRUISES

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

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.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

Cairo

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

OFFSHORE

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

LOGISTICS

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.

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

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

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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