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November 9, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia cargoes to US fall for first time in 2 years
    US imports on the world's biggest trading route are dropping for the first time in almost two years as consumer confidence weakens to the lowest level since the recession that ended in 2009.
  • Baltic index hits 7-week low on muted demand
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in seven weeks as Chinese iron ore buying remained muted and economy concerns hit sentiment.
Strait Talk
  • Bunker issues loom large
    LAST week, Barcelona was the venue for debate on a range of issues affecting the bunker industry. Some 170 delegates were registered for The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) annual convention.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia cargoes to US fall for first time in 2 years
    US imports on the world's biggest trading route are dropping for the first time in almost two years as consumer confidence weakens to the lowest level since the recession that ended in 2009.
  • Baltic index hits 7-week low on muted demand
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in seven weeks as Chinese iron ore buying remained muted and economy concerns hit sentiment.
Strait Talk
  • Bunker issues loom large
    LAST week, Barcelona was the venue for debate on a range of issues affecting the bunker industry. Some 170 delegates were registered for The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) annual convention.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk, CMA CGM, Safmarine flee Tanger-Med's labour chaos for other ports
  • FMC sees derivatives market, freight indices as sound rate setting guide
  • Colombo dock strike ends as state eases strict wartime security measures
  • Eighty potentially explosive reefer boxes isolated in Port of Seattle
  • Hanjin/Korean Air chairman urges integrated air, sea land logistics
  • Port of Dandong Port to invest US$1.6 billion to upgrade infrastructure
  • Ningxia's road cargo movement up 11.2pc in first nine months
  • Erenhot customs trade cargo volume up 24pc first three quarters
  • MSC boosts Hong Kong-Vietnam feeder service by adding second ship
  • Eight Belgian investors sign deals with 11 Chongqing companies
  • Xiamen box millionth TEU at St Petersburg First Container Terminal in 2011
  • Cargotec builds ship unloader for Paradeep port, northwest India
  • First air-operated hoist produced by Germany's JD Neuhaus
  • Asian bankers poised to replace Euro banks to win aviation sector: Boeing
  • Lufthansa Cargo pioneers Smartphone freight tracking for customers
  • SDV to manage Airbus spare parts warehouses in Europe, Mideast, Asia
  • United Continental Holdings post performance declines in October

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • Union Pacific Railroad invests in its central Missouri line
    Union Pacific Railroad in the west of the US will continue improving the transport infrastructure in Missouri by investing USD 4 million in the rail line that runs from Jefferson C...
  • China Airlines renews contract with Fraport Cargo Services
    Taiwanese China Airlines has signed another long-term cargo handling agreement with Fraport Cargo Services (FCS), its freight handling agent in Frankfurt of more than ten years. Ch...
  • PD Ports appoints business development director
    PD Ports, a UK-based company specialising in port operations and logistics has recently appointed Geoff Lippitt as business development director. He also joins the company's execu...
  • Good third quarter for port of Rotterdam
    Cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam increased during the first nine months of 2011 by 1.7% to 327 million t. Throughput increased for agribulk (+17%), coal (+3%), other dry b...
  • Dunkirk port announces start of citrus fruit and fresh vegetables
    For the third year in a row, the port of Dunkirk is participating in the import campaign of citrus fruit and fresh vegetables from Morocco through the Agadir Express service of CMA...
  • Appetite for change in air safety
    On 2 November, the 3rd conference of the des National Competence Center Aviation Security Research (NCAS) was held at the Frankfurt/Main airport in respect of the topic of thefutur...
  • Gulf Air launches Falcon Cargo
    Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, announced the launch of Falcon Cargo, its newly branded cargo umbrella offering more innovative, cost-effective features, products and service...
  • Turner-Price orders refrigerated units from Marshall
    Marshall Fleet Solutions in the UK has won a contract from Hull-based food service distributor Turner-Price for the supply of T1000 Spectrums, the latest range of Thermo King refri...
  • Gotthard base tunnel: rail technology project approved
    The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has approved the detailed project for rail technology of the overall system and permitted the installation of the systems. This means th...
  • Kerry Logistics re-aligns Thai supply chain
    Following the severe flooding affecting Bangkok and surrounding areas, Kerry Logistics has relocated its express centre from the capital to the east of Thailand, 20 km from the por...
  • IRU rewards best Eurasian hauliers 2011
    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) recognises outstanding Eurasian road transport companies for their implementation of best practices in environmental protection, corpor...
  • K+N plea agreement approved by US court
    The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has approved a plea agreement between Kuehne + Nagel International and the US Department of Justice, which was entered...
  • FedEx Express opens new Belgian distribution centre
    FedEx Express has opened a new distribution centre in Machelen (Belgium). The facility represents the latest in a series of major FedEx investments in Belgium over the last four ye...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • HOS plans massive U.S.-flag OSV newbuilding spree
  • Vancouver Shipyards awarded chip barge contract
  • ClassNK releases SCR system guidelines
  • Kolbenschmidt brings large bore pistons to Marintec China
  • BWT system retrofit gets DNV approval

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • Northwest Ports earn award for environmental achievement
  • Port Tracker report predicts slowing of container imports
  • Marcon International brokers sale of world's largest hover barge
  • Ports thank FMC chairman for starting diverted cargo inquiry
  • Crowley Maritime adding to refrigerated container fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • Saga Tankers announces its last quarterly results
    Company announces exit from shipping as it reports net loss of $104m
  • Ocean Rig frontrunner on Petrobras drillship project
    Next year could be 'breakout year' for offshore unit, says George Economou
  • Record panamax newbuilding numbers put pressure on spot rates
    A bulk carrier of 60,000 dwt-99,999 dwt delivered every working day during 2011
  • Idle container fleet to hit 600,000 teu by early January
    Alphaliner forecasts carriers will be forced into laying up further vessels as demand weakens
  • Aframax owners close to opting out of Mediterranean trade as earnings slide
    Returns on benchmark route in negative territory
  • Steamship pushes premiums up by 5%
    Club also makes modest increase in deductibles
  • Q&A: Norton Rose's new recruits
    Ex-BLG marine partners Chris Zavos and Patrick Foss discuss why they made the move
  • P&I clubs move to vet armed guards
    Shipowners are not able to independently judge the quality of PMSCs
  • Armed guards, states and the rule of law
    Command structures and legal responsibilities must be transparent before we can move ahead with drastic anti-piracy measures
  • Putin announces $13bn cash boost for shipping
    Russian president promises hefty subsidies over next 10 years
  • UK go-ahead to armed guards splits insurance industry
    The use of armed guards creates concerns over third party liability and an escalation of violence
  • DryShips profit clipped by swaps loss
    Drilling unit 'our biggest asset', says George Economou, though dry bulk side is coping with volatility
  • Paragon Shipping secures two panamax period charters with Vitol
    Increases fixed revenue days for next year to 76% of its 10-strong bulk carrier fleet
  • Engine joint venture is bearing fruit
    During the third quarter of this year the Wärtsilä Hyundai Engine Company took in orders for 16 LNG carriers
  • Wärtsilä has eye on the environment
    Involvement in public initiatives and projects focusing on sustainability and environmental improvements reflects desire to correct image
  • Hanging on in there
    Is it worth it for lines with smaller market share to buy big ships for Asia-Europe trade lanes?
  • Finnlines sees gradual increase in cargo volumes
    Ro-ro and port operator reports 7% rise in imports, while exports up 13%
  • Appenship to be wound up
    Company had only one ship in operation
  • Revenue and throughput grow at Hutchison Whampoa European ports
    Improvement seen despite slip in October volumes
  • Omega Prince released after weekend arrest
    Omega Navigation Enterprises tanker said to have returned to trading
  • Creditors close ranks against Omega
    Creditors want company liquidated, or George Kassiotis-led management to stump up cash for their own legal costs
  • Germany's cartel office fines BMT $1.4m for illegal price fixing of bunkers
    Company made illegal agreements with Bominflot over fuel supplies in Weser-Ems region
  • Oil supply to rise as non-conventional production methods increase
    Output from Caspian Sea and Brazil set to help push up global levels
  • Global oil demand expectations revised up
    Good news for tankers as Opec forecasts 2m bpd increase over medium and long-term
  • China steps up efforts to take greater control of iron ore imports
    Beijing seeks to support domestic steel industry by limiting price volatility
  • Ceva Logistics on course to be in top five ocean freight forwarders
    Air cargo freight rates and volumes fall, but ocean business keeps growing
  • EXCLUSIVE: Japan's top three box lines could merge
    MOL chief dubs larger Asia-Europe rivals' race to fill big ships to capacity 'a silly deed'
  • CH Offshore rides out its first quarter in the black and cash rich
    Singapore offshore supply vessel operator's revenues hit by the need to sell ships to comply with Indonesian Cabotage Law

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • Putin pledges to spend $13Bn for shipping
    RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reportedly said today the Kremlin plans to pump at least 400Bn rubles ($13Bn) into shipping
  • €11M penalty for German bunker suppliers
    GERMANY's antitrust authority today fined two bunker suppliers in northwest Germany more than €11M ($15M) for oil price collusion
  • Danaos feels 'sudden drop'
    BOX SHIP-lessor Danaos swung to losses in its latest quarter, with CEO John Coustas highlighting charter-market turmoil
  • Camillo Eitzen staggered
    CAMILLO Eitzen said today it plunged deep into the red last quarter because it had to write down holdings in the two listed companies
  • Court change rules for Corsica ferries
    FRENCH ferry operator Corsica Ferries claimed victory today after a French court annulled the public service concession held by rivals SNCM and CMN for services between the port of Marseilles and Corsica
  • Disposals hit GulfNav results
    DUBAI'S tanker operator, Gulf Navigation, has blamed operational costs and vessel disposal for mounting losses
  • 43 migrants uncovered
    OFFICIALS found 32 migrants hidden by people smugglers last week at Greek ferry terminals
  • Bulker S&Ps defy BDI fall
    DESPITE the Baltic Dry Index's level, buyers continue to snap up older bulkers as prices flatline with the orderbook-to-fleet ratio
  • Finland/Sweden ferry groups seeks aid
    ECONOMIC slumps and two harsh winters have put the future of the world's northernmost ferry service under threat
  • LNG spot costs triple
    COSTS OF shipping LNG under spot contracts reportedly tripled in October year on year
  • WW reverses to profits
    A STRONG performance by vehicle carriers has increased revenues for Wilh Wilhelmsen and turned its losses into sold net profits in 3Q11
  • Arkhangelsk fire rages
    AT RUSSIA'S Arkhangelsk port, workers are still trying to extinguish a fire that has been burning since 6 November
  • FESCO's box volume rises 28%
    RUSSIA'S FESCO has reported "respectable" growth in its container-related businesses for the nine months to September 2011
  • Waiting game starts for tanker S&P deals
    SECONDHAND tanker sales are slowing considerably, with prospective buyers hoping that lower prices will follow now that the tanker rate rally has ceased
  • Rate contagion spreads to sub-Panamaxes
    RATES pressure is spreading from Panamax box ships down to the sub-Panamax sector, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • Widdows Predicts 'Significant' Ship Idling in 2012
    Retired NOL Group President and CEO Ron Widdows, decrying the steep rate-cutting that is crippling the shipping industry's financial health,...
  • LTL Yield, Rates Rising, But So Are Costs
    Less-than-truckload pricing is rising, financial results from the largest LTL carriers show, buoyed by tightening capacity and increased freight volume...
  • Matson Profit Falls by a Third to $28.6 Million
    Matson Navigation saw third-quarter operating profit plunge 32.7 percent year-over-year to $28.6 million, largely because of the cost of shutting...
  • Hastings Resigns as Sea Star President
    Steve Hastings has resigned as president of Sea Star Line, the third-largest carrier in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. ...
  • NRF Port Tracker Cuts Import Forecasts Again
    The Global Port Tracker retail industry shipping report lowered its fall container import forecasts for the second straight month and...
  • Clarksons' Ben Gibson On Derivatives Trading, Freight Rate Volatility (Video)
    Benjamin Gibson, a freight derivatives broker for Clarkson Securities, in the U.K., talks about derivatives trading in the container shipping...
  • Dockwise Sells Yacht Transport Unit to NYC Firm
    Dockwise is selling its yacht transport business to New York-based Coby Enterprises Corp. to focus solely on its core heavy...
  • Thai Flooding Swamps Toyota Supply Chain
    Severe flooding in Thailand is hurting Toyota, which is still reeling from the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in...
  • CEVA Boosts Profit 5.8 Percent on Revenue Gain
    CEVA Logistics boosted third quarter profit by 5.8 percent to $125.6 million on a 1.2 percent gain in revenue to...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Down on Capped Capacity
    Air France-KLM carried 5.2 percent less freight in October than a year ago, as the Franco-Dutch carrier capped freighter capacity...
  • India's Ports' Container Volume Up 4 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by major ports in India grew about 4 percent year-over-year from April through October, the Indian...
  • Japan Airlines Posts $1.25 Billion Net Profit
    Struggling Japan Airlines said Tuesday that it posted a net profit of 97.4 billion yen ($1.25 billion) on a consolidated...
  • Long Beach Board Expected to Confirm Lytle Nomination
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners is expected to confirm the nomination of J. Christopher Lytle as executive director...
  • Pacific Carrier Newcomers Face $150 Million Losses
    Six ocean carriers that entered the trans-Pacific liner market in the past two years will account for $150 million of...
  • Danaos Revenue Jumps 33 Percent
    Danaos boosted third quarter revenue by 33 percent from a year ago as its fleet expanded but losses on interest...
  • Maitland Discusses Economy's Impact on Ship Safety (Video)
    Clay E.C. Maitland, managing partner of International Registries Inc., administrator of the Marshall Islands ship registry, worries that ship safety...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • Why a red-inked 'Black Friday' could scupper embattled liners
    If the latest dire consumer sentiment predictions are accurate it seems likely that the top two tradelanes of the world, Asia to Europe and the transpacific Asia ...
  • Hanjin Shipping suffers losses in three consecutive quarters
    At corporate level South Korean transport group, Hanjin Shipping saw its revenue increase by over 8% to USD6.53 billion, but made an operational loss of USD289 ...
  • Suez Canal traffic stays strong in September
    The latest monthly figures published by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) reveal that cargo growth remains bullish while bigger ships are being deployed across all ...
  • Horizon suffers Q3 net loss on back of goodwill impairment charge
    US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines has plummeted to a Q3 net loss of USD126.5 million - with a major reason being charges related to the culling of its transpacific ...
  • Lonrho ahead at interim stage
    The UK stock listed Lonrho Group, which has interests in transport, infrastructure, agri-business and leisure activities throughout sub-Saharan Africa, has reported ...
  • ACL to finalise specification of 'unbelievable' eco newbuilds
    Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has moved further forward in its groundbreaking order for 'the first ships of their type in the world' as the US-headquartered carrier ...
  • Mothballed box tonnage to hit 600,000 by January
    That is the prediction of Alphaliner in light of the worsening imbalance between supply and demand in container liner shipping, which has seen in the last ...
  • Avoid claims by correct packing, stowage and securing: TT Club
    Leading transport and logistics industry insurer, the TT Club, says that there has been a 'notable increase' in cargo claims relating to inadequate stowage and ...
  • MSC switches capacity to Mediterranean
    MSC continues to quietly switch its fleet of 14,000TEU vessels operating between Asia and Europe from Northern Europe to the Mediterranean. The vessels are being ...
  • K+N gets confirmation of fine
    A court in the US has confirmed that Kuehne + Nagel must pay a fine of USD9.9 million for its role in fixing airfreight surcharges between 2002 and 2007. The judgement ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • A&B sings boxship blues
    Matson Navigation's New York-listed parent sees profit slip 66% in the third amid transpacific turmoil.
  • Yard sheds giant hover barge
    Oregon-based shipbuilder finds buyer for unfinished air cushion barge abandoned by bankrupt miner.
  • Kreuz boosts backlog
    Lion City-listed subsea contractor sinks teeth into $57m worth of projects following fresh round of awards.
  • CTI torches bulker
    Brokers and cash buyers say sale of vintage bulker marks a new low in the Indian demolition market.
  • Pacific Drilling plots IPO
    Drillship affiliate of Israeli shipping dynasty lines up US fundraiser in a bid to ride the rising tide of interest in the deepwater arena.
  • NAT's dividend deterrent
    Herbjorn Hansson-led tanker owner could miss the chance to claim cheap assets if it continues to raid loans to pay shareholders, analysts say.
  • Finnlines profit fades
    Higher costs hurt Finnish ro-ro player in first nine months, but volumes picking up.
  • MOL offers Thai freebie
    Koichi Muto-led Japanese liner operator to take bone fide relief supplies to flood-stricken country for free.
  • Wilhelmsen takes Cido quintet
    Oslo-listed owner takes in five vessels from South Korean firm on five-year contracts.
  • Paragon fixes again
    Greek bulker owner playing the long game with panamax charters to Vitol as it boosts 2012 cover to 76%.
  • Knightsbridge tops bets
    John Fredriksen-linked tanker and bulker owner beats Wall Street expectations in the third quarter.
  • Bonds for Songa
    Offshore operator launches five-year paper in Oslo to fund rig payments.
  • Vets 1 - pirates 0
    Vietnamese war veterans save Taiwanese fishing vessel after tossing pirates into the sea.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • Rena salvors' next job: removing containers
  • Maersk using "fully automatic" twistlocks
    A system tested over eight years allows containers to be released by the vertical pull of cranes, eliminating time-consuming unlocking done by stevedores. Discharge begins as ships berth.
  • FMC Chairman tongue lashes carriers
    The two major carrier discussion agreements in the transpacific were called on the carpet last week by the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Transcripts "shockingly tardy".
  • Exploding reefer contaminant may be methyl chloride
    Refrigeration experts believe they have discovered with "near certainty" the cause of several explosions in the cooling systems of refrigerated containers, explosions that have killed three workers worldwide.
  • Horizon reports $126 million loss in 3Q
    I may have an late add for this
  • Private navy to combat piracy looks for investment
  • MSC to assess Alameda Corridor fee
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it plans to charge for cargo moving from Asia to North America by way of the LA/Long Beach Alameda Corridor connecting to downtown LA rail yards.
  • Transpacific graveyard

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
  • IFO prices show double-digit rises in Fujairah
    Products slowly return to Durban spot market.
  • Cartel office fines second bunker player for price fixing
    German authorities levy fines of $15 million.
  • European bunker markets firm
    Bullish mood is pulling IFO380 numbers to almost 2011 record highs in Rotterdam, player tells Bunkerworld.
  • Whose shipping emission is it anyway?
    Without taking ship emissions into consideration, the UK's climate change act would be disingenuous. But is the method used in CCC's recent study of emissions flawed?
  • Do you expect a smooth transition to the global 3.50% sulphur limit?
  • Middle East markets face major challenge with 2012 sulphur limit
    Over 80% of HFOs from Fujairah seen above 3.50% sulphur in September, and some regional ports typically supply close to 100% above new global limit.
  • Double-digit gains in most Asian ports
    Demand below average in Singapore and Tokyo Bay on Tuesday, says traders.
  • US agencies provide $500,000 grant to 'repower' vessels
    Vessels to be fitted with new, fuel efficient engines.
  • Bunker players review impact of Japan's refining law
    Local refiners could close plants to avoid investments.
  • Danaos closes quarter with losses
    Higher daily operating costs mainly attributable to increase of lubricant expenses, says company.
  • Tanker company posts heavier losses
    NAT taking initiatives to save on bunker fuel during "weak tanker market".

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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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