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December 12, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index up again; capesize earnings soar
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a third day on Friday helped by firm iron ore trade to China, with earnings for the larger capesizes jumping to their highest in over a year.
  • China joins Mekong River patrols
    China says its armed police began joint Mekong River security patrols on Saturday with forces from Myanmar, Laos and Thailand, a development likely to deepen Beijing's influence in an unstable region on its southern flank.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai index continues to fall, Asia-Europe rate slips below US$500/TEU
  • Dockers union, truckers snub today's Occupy shutdown of US west coast ports
  • United States appeals to WTO to adjudicate chicken war with China
  • Mega vessels hold key to survival as rates sink, says MSC vice-president
  • Singapore analyst sees reason for transpacific rate rebound in January
  • Taiwan shipbuilder CSBC has plump box ship order book in year ahead
  • DP World's Jebel Ali expansion to up capacity to 19 million TEU by 2014
  • Shandong ports' throughput growth slows down
  • MSC launches transpacific US west coast to Australia, New Zealand
  • Thai flood disaster will slow PC hard drive shipments into late 2012
  • Hamburg picks Dubai as transit point to Mideast, Asian, African markets
  • Asian banks are only untapped resource left for shipping finance
  • Vanguard Logistics Services opens Valencia, Spain's big box base
  • IATA says Eurozone crisis risks US$8 billion loss for world aviation
  • 2 Cargolux execs jailed 13 months after pleading guilty to price fixing
  • Singapore's SIA Cargo joins other carriers with Chongqing service
  • Lufthansa Cargo opens Frankfurt hub for temperature sensitive freight

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Freight forwarders face increasing liabilities as global supply chain expands
  • Need for policy impetus stressed
  • Report projects container rates may climb following alliance
  • India, Israel close to finalising FTA; trade to hit $ 15 billion
  • India, Nepal petro pipeline project advances to next stage
  • Rajeev Gupta is new MbPT Chairman
  • Essar group plans to invest $ 4 bn towards infrastructure development
  • Trade deficit with China hits $ 12.6-bn mark
  • US third largest FDI in India, investment to grow further
  • 'Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'- Great for your ears, terrible for your finances

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Air Uganda to launch Mombasa and Zanzibar service
    Starting Sunday, 11 December, Air Uganda is introducing a new service from Entebbe to Mombasa in Kenya and Zanzibar in Tanzania. Overall frequency to Mombasa is twice weekly, but i...
  • SNCF timetable change brings hurdles for rail cargo
    SNCF's planned switch to the winter timetable on 11 December will see rail cargo transport negatively affected in France, as infrastructure work worth EUR 13 billion will be carri...
  • TX Logistik certified as railway waste disposal expert
    TX Logistik in Germany has again been certified as a waste disposal expert. The technical requirements for correct transport operations, the expertise of employees, comprehensive ...
  • FleetPride acquires Greeley Truck Parts
    FleetPride, the USA's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has acquired Greeley Truck Parts, an independent heavy-duty parts store bas...
  • Toyota launches Pixis van and truck in Japan
    Toyota has launched the Pixis van and truck in Japan, two vehicles that are the first economical mini vehicles to be launched under the Toyota brand. They will be sold through mor...
  • Changes at European inland waterways body
    Dr Philippe Grulois, the president of the Association for European Inland Navigation and Waterways (AEINW), welcomed new members to the executive committee and advisory body follo...
  • Demag Cranes supplies first mobile units to Papua New Guinea
    Demag Cranes has supplied its first-ever mobile harbour cranes to Papua New Guinea. Two Gottwald Model 6 units were recently commissioned in the third-largest island state in the ...
  • Port of Hamburg office in Mumbai officially opened
    The Hamburg joint representative office in Mumbai, supported by the port of Hamburg's marketing unit, the government of the state of Hamburg and the Hamburg chamber of commerce, wa...
  • Icao offers online global safety report
    The International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) has released a snapshot of worldwide aviation safety performance and collaborative efforts among international air transport s...
  • Eurozone crisis biggest risk to airline profits
    Iata has revised its industry outlook, with profitability for 2011 remaining weak but unchanged at USD 6.9 billion, for a net margin of 1.2%. Looking ahead to 2012, Iata downgrade...
  • Rhenus cooperating with Balnak in Turkey
    The Spanish subsidiary of the German logistics company Rhenus is now cooperating with the Turkish transport provider Balnak Logistics. Rhenus is creating a new weekly internationa...
  • Joint DB Schenker Logistics and Khimji Ramdas venture in Oman
    DB Schenker Logistics is establishing a joint venture in the sultanate of Oman with the Khimji Ramdas Group, its long-standing partner. From spring 2012 the new company Schenker K...
  • Greiwing expanding in Germany
    The transport and logistics enterprise Greiwing is expanding its activities in southern Germany. An administrative centre and two logistics halls for food and non-food products, a ...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Navy completes final alternative fuel demo for the year, achieves record speed
  • $9.98 million in federal funding available for small U.S. shipyards
  • New Indonesian patrol boats to combat smuggling and crime
  • BSEE issues additional set of Deepwater Horizon violations

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Commerce Department report finds drop in exports during October
  • US rail freight traffic numbers roll to positive side during week
  • Bellingham holiday festival raises thousands for Red Cross
  • Horizon Lines shareholders Ok 1 for 25 reverse stock split
  • K Line adding service calling China, Vietnam

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Chinese iron ore demand pushes capesize rates to 21-month highs
    Fresh 2011 high prices reported as China estimates 20% growth in ore demand to 2015
  • Aframax earnings spike as charterers compete for ships
    Average earnings of all reported routes rise fivefold in a week
  • UK maritime training needs support
    The funding of cadets has been one of the recent UK success stories
  • Tanker pools: because every little helps
    Tanker owners eye pool agreements in unsteady waters
  • Suezmax owners must make the most of aframax Black Sea rally
    Price spike to ship 80,000 tonne cargoes should see cheaper and larger suezmaxes become preferred choice for charterers
  • Qingdao iron ore price up 20% over the last six weeks
    Price reaches $141 per tonne, a level that Vale director says should stick for a while
  • Machine-readers reject thousands of transport workers' biometric ID cards
    26,000 TWICs missing a digit,TSA admits
  • Navios Partners has edge in cost-sensitive era
    Analyst views company's yield as 'secure' for next two years, but underlying conditions facing dry bulk remain difficult
  • Brazil's gasoline imports hit record high
    Rising demand and reduced ethanol output boosts product tanker shipments
  • Daily LNG shipping rates to soar to $170,000 by 2013
    Charterers to pay a higher percentage of cargo value in freight costs
  • Security trade body raises funds for commercial off-shoot
    SAMI founders tight-lipped over £5m venture
  • Nordic American boss stands by company's lucrative dividend policy
    Suezmax spot market specialist is 'fundamentally different' from listed peers, says Herbjørn Hansson
  • Unmasking the mystery buyer
    The scale of the Rongsheng order narrows it down to a handful of Chinese state players
  • NewLead notches fifth arbitration triumph against TMT
    Two awards so far paid but total outstanding is $9.7m, says Greek owner
  • China to source domestic iron ore
    Self-sufficiency drive threatens dry bulk trade
  • Syria declared war risk area
    But no attacks yet seen against shipping, says LMA
  • Increase in new oil suppliers offers hope for tanker sector
    Growth over the next 25 years will change trade patterns, keeping carriers on the water for longer
  • US shale oil changes energy market
    Discoveries help to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern crude
  • Brazil's pre-salt boom faces 'considerable challenges'
    Recoverable oil and natural gas from reserves in areas such as the Santos, Campos and Espirito Santo basins could come to more than 50bn barrels of oil equivalent
  • Kazakhstan comes of age
    Landlocked nation plans to raise oil exports from 1.3m barrels per day to 3m bpd by 2020
  • Canada eyes oil exports to Asia
    Tankers set for employment boost from new oil trade route
  • Rotterdam freezes 2012 port dues to 'stimulate volumes'
    Rate structure offers transhipment discount
  • China, Japan and South Korea top export markets
    Australia and New Zealand target Asia trade
  • New Zealand ports lag behind Australia
    Terminals turn in an average performance in terms of crane rates
  • German owners poised for switch to EU flags
    Members of shipowners' association VDR will act to protect favourable German tonnage tax
  • US delays to E15 gasoline bring relief to product tanker owners
    Higher ethanol content in fuel will reduce shipments from Europe to US
  • No respite for embattled box trades
    Indices on the slide again
  • Riding on China's coat tails
    Australia's economic and maritime future is becoming increasingly focused on Chinese growth
  • Interferry and IMO push southeast Asia ferry safety plan
    Move follows inaugural forum in Indonesia

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • VDR, Berlin agree to €30M compromise
    MEMBERS of the Germany's VDR shipowners' association have adopted a €30M qualification and employment scheme in return for Berlin's resumption of government aid
  • Asian LNG shortage warned
    CREDIT Suisse has predicted Asia will be short of LNG until 2017
  • SEC lifts IPO veil
    A SUDDEN SEC rule change could lift the confidentiality of shipping IPO hopefuls
  • Savannah dredging challenged
    A COALITION of green groups is challenging a key regulatory permit that would allow Savannah to deepen its channel to accommodate larger box ships
  • Owner fined for UK dumping
    A TANKER owner has been fined £95,000 ($148,000) for fouling UK beaches with palm oil
  • Estonian boxes gain 29%
    CONTAINER volumes rose by 29% in first 11 months of 2011 in Estonia, according to Tallinn Sadam, administrator of its ports
  • Ferry safety plan agreed
    A PLAN for safer ferry operations in developing nations has been drawn up by the IMO and the trade group INTERFERRY
  • China takes 322% more Newcastle coal
    CHINA was the only major importer to raise coal cargoes from Newcastle in November, reported IHS McCloskey
  • $170,000/day LNG ahead?
    LNG RATES could hit $170,000 per day within two years after exceeding $100,000/day this summer, a key shipping analyst has predicted
  • China urged to shelve island terminal scheme
    CHINA'S environmental ministry wants plans suspended for an island oil terminal at Ningbo-Zhoushan, according to the China Port Association
  • LR1 and LR2 rates diverge
    BROKERS told Fairplay today rising availability for long-range 1 tankers has resulted in rates diverging with bigger LR2 tankers
  • Lower oil prices rock rig builders
    PROSPECTS for Singapore rig builders Keppel and Sembcorp Marine look decidedly cloudier, Maybank Kim Eng Securities warned today
  • Supramax blues seen persisting
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that loss-making Supramax bulker rates now prevailing in Asia are expected to continue into the 23-24 January Chinese New Year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Long Beach Port Plans Grain Facility
    The Port of Long Beach released the draft environmental impact report on a proposal to build a grain export facility...
  • FedEx Prepares for Busiest Day Dec. 12
    FedEx expects Monday to be the busiest day in its history. The package giant forecasts 17 million shipments will move...
  • Trade Union Rejects Occupy Move on Ports
    A second major labor group announced its opposition Friday to plans by the Occupy movement to shut down the port...
  • Landstar Has 'Great Optimism' on Freight Surge
    Rising freight volume and strong rate increases are lifting spirits as well as earnings at Landstar System, the sixth largest...
  • JOC Economist Lowers 2012 Import Forecast
    Expectations of a sluggish U.S. economy led Journal of Commerce Economist Mario O. Moreno to lower his forecast for growth...
  • Panalpina to Create Three Regional CEO Positions
    Panalpina will create three regional CEO positions, with one chief position each for the divisions of Europe and the Middle...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Falls 9.4 Percent on Flight Ban
    Lufthansa Cargo's traffic slumped 9.4 percent in November from a year ago, as a night flight ban at its Frankfurt...
  • Horizon Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split
    Horizon Lines shareholders approved a 1-for-25 reverse stock split that follows the company's $652.8 million recapitalization announced in October. ...
  • Cargolux Execs Get 13 Months for Air Cargo Price-Fixing
    The former CEO of Cargolux, Ulrich Ogiermann, and his top deputy accepted sentences of 13 months in prison and fines...
  • Asia-Europe Rate Index Falls Below $500
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange measure for spot container rates to Europe fell below $500 this week, the lowest the SCFI...
  • Finding the True Cost
    Driven by capacity concerns and sky-high operating costs, more private fleet owners are converting all or part of their fleets...
  • Changing Climate For Shipping
    With this month's United Nations climate change conference wrapping up in Durban, South Africa, the fissures around the world over...
  • Network Solutions
    The space-sharing pact APL and MOL announced last week on their intra-Asia services was hardly the largest slot agreement in...
  • Trucker, Broker or Both?
    Q: You've written lately about several truckers who have, as you've put it, "subcontracted" loads to other carriers. I know...
  • Trucking Dedicated to Growth
    The dedicated contract carriage sector is set for another strong year after double-digit growth this year. Shippers seeking capacity or...
  • Port of Mumbai Container Traffic Falls 12.7 Percent
    India's Port of Mumbai saw container traffic in November fall 12.7 percent year-over-year, while total tonnage rose 3.4 percent from...
  • ANA Cargo Traffic Slips, JAL Tonnage Plummets
    Japan's All Nippon Airways saw cargo traffic slip 0.3 percent in October from the same month last year September, while...
  • "K" Line to Operate Slots on China-Vietnam Loop
    "K" Line is launching a new weekly intra-Asia service from North China to Ho Chi Minh City as a slot...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • CMIT sets pace in Vietnam
    The APM Terminals (APM T)-managed Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) in Vietnam is setting the pace when it comes to cargo-handling productivity, and cargo volumes ...
  • Carriers consolidate capacity offerings for slack season Asia/ECSA market
    The main operating groupings in the Asia-South Africa/east Coast South America trade have decided to rationalise their service offerings. The move should enable ...
  • Yangtze bottleneck warnings as shipping demand is 'woefully underestimated'
    Cargo volumes on the Yangtze are continuing their upwards climb - but traffic levels are so much higher than estimated that industry experts have warned that the ...
  • K Line boosts China-Vietnam trade on back of FTA
    K Line is the latest carrier to capitalise on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) struck between China and South East Asia as it is launching a new service ...
  • Obituary: Harry Kleipas
    One of the pioneers of European shortsea container feeding in the North Sea and English Channel, Harry Kleipas, has passed away after losing his final battle with ...
  • Saudi Arabia Government to address productivity issues
    The Saudi Arabia Government has instructed the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCC&I) to investigate what it describes as 'deteriorating ...
  • Stocks suffer ahead of eurozone deal
    European shares tumbled yesterday after the European Central Bank [ECB] squashed hopes that it would act as a 'lender of last resort' to heavily indebted eurozone ...
  • German exports take hit
    A 3.6% decline in German exports in October, versus the previous month, was significantly worse than the 1% expected by the markets, confirming that Europe's biggest ...
  • New Intermodal terminal for Bucharest
    Tibbett Logistics has opened a second intermodal terminal within Europolis Park in Bucharest, further promoting the port of Constantza as a gateway into Romania. ...
  • The '99%' react against Occupy's USWC port shut-down
    A proposed shut-down of US west coast ports on Monday by the 'Occupy' movement is struggling to garner support from the 99% of the population that it purports to ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Swiss Marine linked to cape
    Dry-cargo titan is the latest firm tipped to have purchased a Japanese-controlled capesize bulker.
  • Germans call for help
    Shipping association VDR's chairman Michael Behrendt urges northern states to finance owners as bank credit runs short.
  • NEWL tops TMT in fifth round
    US-listed owner lands another victory in charter default battle as TMT Bulk's overdue tab nears $10m mark.
  • USC keeps growing
    Russian state shipbuilder bags two shipyards, plus tug and barge fleet, as part of takeover of Caspian Energy.
  • Another one bites the dust
    India's SCI continues fleet clear-out with sale of elderly handymax.
  • Fereira: VLOC sales pending
    Vale boss admits its 19 giant bulkers are close to being sold due to their drain on the company's finances.
  • Bunker block angers greens
    Greenpeace accuses US, China and India of opposing plans for bunker levy to raise cash for climate fund.
  • Crisis claims first victim
    DSME is the first South Korean yard to cancel a newbuilding deal this year with $514m VLCC and cape contract dead.
  • NAT unmoved on dividend
    Herbjorn Hansson says first quarter payout will not be dashed by the rubbish tanker market.
  • Cargoship on the rocks
    Captain and chief engineer stay on Albanian-owned Edro III following grounding in storm off Cyprus.
  • FOP sending FPSO east
    Norwegian owner's new venture with Marubeni signs seven-year charter in Vietnam for new production unit.
  • Latvian tanker trio for sale
    Riga-based owner forced into offloading handysizes by banks as it seeks to raise cash reserves.
  • Daewoo calms drillship talk
    Korean yard denies discussions with Brazil's Petrobras over big new contracts for drilling vessels and rigs.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Hastings leaves Sea Star

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2011
  • Bunker prices end week with softening prices
    Oil climbed the most in more than a week.
  • COP17: Canada urged to support shipping tax
    As negotiations continue, Oxfam policy advisor says enough finger pointing and suggests it is time to show leadership.
  • US Navy vessel achieves fastest speed using alternative fuel
    Another 'Wright Brothers-moment' as the Navy pursues sustainable sources to protect it from the volatility of the fossil fuel market.
  • San Diego considers renewable energy facility
    Biogas produces a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide that can be used as fuel.
  • Maltese government challenged on planned bunker tax
    Bunker sector warns 2012 budget proposal will fail as ships 'could bunker elsewhere'.
  • Markets end week on softer note
    380 cSt down by $10 pmt in Fujairah, smaller price drops seen elsewhere.
  • European markets soften
    Customs in Greece will be closed on Monday due to a National Holiday.
  • New studies show link between PM and health risks
    California Air Resources Board says studies 'underscore the need to eliminate the threat' of PM from California's air.
  • Piracy creating 'no-go zones' for bunker suppliers
    Several suppliers have had tankers hijacked or attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past year, forcing oil trade and bunkering activity to move.
  • Singapore bunker fuel prices down by double-digits
    Price of 380 cSt grade in Singapore fell $25.50 to $653.50 pmt on Friday.
  • Brightoil sourcing for 15 newbuilds in Korea
    Move to build newbuilds in Korea 'expected' as Brightoil was in contact with Korean shipyards, says sources.
  • South China fuel oil inventories slightly down
    Fuel oil volumes across southern China at 1.76-1.78 million mt.
  • Norwegian shipbuilder launches dual fuel Viking Prince
    Vessel will be delivered in March 2012, with sister ship scheduled for delivery in September 2012.
  • SCI to deploy more ships to spot market
    Company is slow steaming some of its vessels to cut bunker fuel bills.
  • Swedish port authority orders shore power system
    ABB to provide largest shore connection frequency converter in the world.

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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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