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July 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

Sched Netweb site
  • Container shipping corporate concentration becomes far more pronounced
  • Kerry Logistics captures Marks & Spencer contract for Greater China
  • Zhoushan government sets up shipping industry support fund
  • Anhui's port of Anqing sees box volume grow 34pc in May
  • China, Russia, South Korea land-sea transport line starts operation
  • Kuehne + Nagel now biggest forwarder, says UK's Transport Intelligence
  • OOCL extends no-chassis policy to five other US ports including Charleston
  • CMA CGM drops Philadelphia from ever-shrinking Black Pearl service
  • New York-NJ owner-operator truckers sue for loss of earnings
  • Qantas long-haul pilots vote to strike against carriers' outsourcing plans
  • FAA wants FedEx fined US$689,800 for not telling pilots of dangerous cargo
  • Cold spell shrinks air freighted mango exports from India this year
  • Korean Air Cargo starts service to Zaragaza between Madrid and Barcelona
  • Boeing forecasts India's future aircraft market at US$150 billion

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Seaikon spreads its wings to Gujarat
  • Indians invited to exploit cotton, mining opportunities in Burkina Faso
  • DP World Nhava Sheva supports a green initiative
  • GMB's non-major ports register 11.31 pc traffic growth in Q1
  • Major Ports traffic grows 5.22 pc in Q1
  • Work to resume on Paradip Port's coal, iron ore berths in Sept.
  • DGFT urged to consider EPCES' suggestions
  • India Inc. pays record dividends

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Graig orders series of next generation container feeders
  • Getting GoM permitting to pre-moratorium levels could create 190,000 new jobs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Port Tracker report predicts box numbers to grow this fall
  • US, Mexico ink new deal for long-haul cross border trucking
  • Portland Airport showcases K.A. Colorado artwork
  • Report finds US exports drop during month of May
  • AAPA honors Port of Seattle for environmental programs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Tanker loadings from Middle East Opec states lifted by China
    VLCCs benefit by posting higher average spot rates from May to June
  • Panamax market share squeezed as newbuild bulker sizes increase
    Vessels of between 60,000-83,500 dwt now ship 19% of dry bulk trade, showing a fall of 8% in eight years
  • Oil demand growth set to drop in 2012
    World oil demand in 2012 is forecast to grow at a slightly lower rate than this year due to the "unsteady" nature of the global economy, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
  • Product rates plummet in June
    Rates for product tankers shipping gasoline from northwest Europe to the US Atlantic coast fell 20% in June from the previous month due to closed arbitrage windows and higher stocks in the US
  • Vessels ordered last year reap benefits of low newbuild prices
    Panamax bulk carriers ordered during the recession have breakeven costs $5,000 per day lower than similar vessels contracted at the peak of the shipping boom ' giving their owners a financial advantage in the market, as they need to pay less cash back to lenders
  • Owners urged to stop ordering new panamaxes
    DVB Bank has urged dry bulk owners to stop contracting panamax tonnage in a bid to help overcome "chronic" oversupply and a vast orderbook which are putting increasing pressure on charter market rates
  • Maersk to charter first vessels from new feedership design
    Graig Shipping's Marlin 2000 Blue vessels to be deployed on intra-Asian feeder services
  • The Containership Co Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection approved
    Parties wishing to launch action against TCC must first appear before bankruptcy court
  • Fall in Nigeria's piracy masks shift in danger zone
    Attacks in Nigerian waters and off the Bakassi Peninsula are down, but southeast corner of the country bucks the trend
  • Time to curb non-dom benefits in the UK
    There is no reason why shipping should enjoy complete tax freedom as it does today
  • The sole serious crime in the US is Contempt of Cop
    A seven-hour wait imposed on 2,000 elderly cruise passengers demonstrates how unwise it can be to question US border enforcement bureaucracy
  • Shipping line consolidation at record high
    The world's largest carriers control 84% of market ' up 14% from 2000
  • Local entrepreneur rebuilding shipyard industry
    Dieter Petram is quietly building up his conglomerate with Bredo, MWB, Rickmers-Lloyd and Lloyd Werft all under joint ownership
  • Stop the rot
    Bremen and Bremerhaven owners urge the government to help reverse a recent decline in shipowning
  • Piracy ground rules
    When deploying armed guards, 'fully armed' means knowing the legal boundaries that frame their use
  • Insurers face prosecution over ransom payments
    The US Treasury in particular has made it clear that if evidence is found that payments have been made to banned organisations and persons, then charges will be brought
  • Suez Canal director vows that waterway will defy Egypt's turmoil
    SCA working with military to ensure operations remain unaffected by demonstrations and industrial disputes
  • Cape Town bunkers at risk from industrial unrest
    Employees at major supplier strike in sympathy with energy and metal workers
  • Fred. Olsen raises concerns at slow FPSO demand after posting $1.2m loss
    Potentially up to 10 lease contracts to be awarded this year, compared with previous forecasts of up to 14
  • Intra-Asia growth rate disappoints
    IADA container-volumes data in first five months of year a lower-than-expected 4%
  • Chinese job hopes go adrift on the Yangtze
    Beijing must find an intermodal solution to get goods from its fast-developing west to the coast ' and quickly
  • Appointment in Limassol
    Surely a flag is not worth flying if it bows to political pressure first before considering how to react under its international responsibilities as established by the UN
  • HHLA opens self check-in terminals at Altenwerder to cut waiting times
    Containers holding hazardous materials will continue to be processed manually
  • At last, a green idea
    Is the European Climate Change Programme's proposal to curb CO2 emissions using speed limits ahead of the curve?
  • Monfalcone box terminal plan snared in red tape
    APM Terminals and UniCredit joint venture said to be at a standstill as Italian government fails to act
  • Mermaid Maritime secures 10-year refinancing loan
    Parent Thoresen Thai hopes fresh funds will help keep financing costs down
  • Bumi Armada share offering raises $879m for FPSO fleet expansion
    Kuala Lumpur IPO oversubscribed by both institutions and retail investors

Fairplayweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Analyst blames IEA on tankers
    JEFFERIES analyst Doug Mavrinac significantly lowered his tanker forecast today, arguing that the International Energy Agency stockpile release has sabotaged the rebound
  • Survivors say crews failed to help
    SURVIVING passengers from the MV Bulgaria sinking have told authorities that crews of an oil tanker and another vessel failed to stop and help when the Volga cruise ship was sinking, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Essar plans tanker buys
    INDIA'S Essar Shipping reportedly plans to acquire at least a dozen second-hand tankers, including six VLCCs
  • Dover ferry terminal scheme advances
    A BATTLE is continuing at Dover's port, even though a plan for a four-berth second ferry terminal has advanced for final consideration by the UK Department for Transport
  • Inventories restrain US box imports
    US BOX imports are expected to grow during autumn's peak season, despite remaining flat year on year in May
  • Oaktree chasing heavy-lift tonnage
    US INVESTOR Oaktree Capital Management has told Fairplay that it is on the lookout for more multipurpose/heavy-lift tonnage and entire owner/operator companies in the sector
  • German coal importers predicting growth
    SHIPMENTS of steam and coking coal for industry and power in Germany are forecast to increase to 47.5M tonnes this year, from 45M last year, according to importers
  • India allows wheat, rice exports
    INDIA has decided to lift its ban on wheat and rice exports, allowing a limited number of shipments as stockpiles overflow
  • Capesize rates fall on low activity
    A QUIET start to the week for Capesizes in both the Atlantic and the Pacific has led to a drop in rates
  • China coal imports rise
    CHINA's coal imports rose by 12.4% year on year in June to 13.61M tonnes, Beijing's customs agency said today
  • China oil recovery seen
    OIL TRADERS told Fairplay today that Chinese crude imports should recover this month after dropping in June due to heavy refinery maintenance
  • Korean meat imports rise
    SOUTH Korea went high on the hog in this year's first half, when imports of pork rose 120%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Diesel Prices Rise First Time in a Month
    The average price of diesel prices rose for the first time in the last month, increasing 4.9 cents a gallon,...
  • Truckload Capacity Index Drops 16.5 Percent
    A key measure of truckload capacity eased last week, after tightening for several weeks. The Longbow Research Truckload Barometer...
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Reach $29.6 Billion
    The Department of Transportation's payments to states for infrastructure work funded by the 2009 stimulus law reached $29.6 billion by...
  • Harold B. Sachs, Former FASA/Gemini Director, Dead at 86
    Harold B. Sachs, 86, the former executive director of the Fashion Accessories and Gemini Shippers Associations, died July 10 at...
  • Bankrupt TCC Seeks $25 Million From Shippers
    The Containership Company's bankruptcy trustee is seeking $25 million in liquidated damages from approximately 80 shippers who failed to fulfill...
  • Gas Companies Plan LNG Truck Fueling Network
    A major natural gas company is investing $150 million in a venture that would build 150 liquid natural gas fueling...
  • Clinton Prods Congress On Free Trade Pacts
    Secretary of State Hillary Clinton jumped into the battle in Washington over free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and...
  • Trade Groups Protest Long Beach Funds Shift
    Trade and transportation groups in Southern California are urging the Port of Long Beach not to transfer $16.9 million in...
  • Welsh Shipowner Orders Up to 26 Feeder Ships
    The Graig Group, a charter shipowner based in Cardiff, Wales, placed orders for a series of up to 26 fuel-efficient...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Ranked Top Forwarder in 2010
    Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel was the largest international forwarder in 2010, handling of nearly a 10th of the world's air...
  • Railcar Owners Pull More Units Out of Storage in June
    As freight traffic began to recover from a spring slowdown, owners of parked railcars across North America pulled 2,847 units...
  • Italy's Fortune International Joins INTTRA
    Fortune International Transport says its new membership in the INTTRA's ocean shipping e-commerce network will give the Italian non-vessel operating...
  • Greatwide Logistics Picks Former Airline Chief As CEO
    Greatwide Logistics tapped John P. Tague, the former president of United Airlines, as chief executive officer, succeeding veteran trucking executive...
  • Advocate Sees Container-on-Barge Potential
    Container-on-barge service could be a $500 million business on the inland waterways, but the federal government hasn't been willing to...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Shipping Pickup This Fall
    Import cargo volume at the busiest U.S. container ports is expected to be flat this summer before rising by double...
  • June Rail Carloads Grow 0.9 Percent
    U.S. rail intermodal traffic grew 5.3 percent in June over the same month last year but carload volume was up...
  • Top 20 Ocean Carriers Boost Market Share
    The top 20 ocean container carriers boosted their combined world market share to a record 84 percent in July, according...
  • Moody's Sees Negative Shipping Outlook
    Moody's Investors Service set a negative outlook for the shipping industry over the next 12 to 18 months on Tuesday,...
  • Schneider National Adding 300 Drivers
    Schneider National is looking to hire 300 truck drivers in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico for its dedicated and bulk...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Graig orders super-feeders
  • Egyptian protests 'threaten' canal transits
  • Hamburg speeds up trucking
  • Maersk improves Europe/New Zealand service
  • DP World Callao fully compliant

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Box Ships buys
    Paragon Shipping spinoff charters MSC Emma back to seller following $55m acquisition.
  • BGT boss plots next course
    Industry veteran Warren Bluestein secures new post with parent as MOL takes control of ageing LNG stable.
  • The Omega effect
    Industry heavyweights poised to pounce on distressed assets as cash-strapped owners fight to stay afloat, analyst says.
  • NGL inks LPG deal
    Nippon Gas Line coughs up cash to take Sea Sawasdee for three to five years, brokers say.
  • KPMI to de-list from PSE
    Manila-based shipyard opts to delist after questioning need to float stock.
  • Over-capacity concerns voiced
    Ratings agency claims vessel numbers will be big issue over next two years.
  • AOD firms Seadrill pact
    Oslo IPO hopeful on the fringe of forking over $2m to cover management tab while indulging in jack-up option.
  • Irving faces trial
    March hearing on safety charges for Canadian yard following worker's fall in 2008.
  • Graig behind mega-order
    UK owner inks first batch in series of up to 26 next-generation container feederships worth $780m.
  • Cruise crew stay put
    Seafarers refuse to leave stranded Greek-owned Rio in Israel until receivers pay wages.
  • Chilean ship project blocked
    Government refuses environmental assessment for $46m CCA Chile proposal.
  • Cosco slams oil speculators
    Wei Jiafu voices concerns over knock-on effect for bunker prices.
  • Vinaship share sale stalls
    Investment fund fails to sell 600,000 shares in state-owned shipowner.
  • FOP posts Q2 loss
    Fred Olsen's FPSO company reduces deficit as financial expenses fell.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • July Feature
  • FAA proposes $689,800 fine for FedEx Express
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $689,800 against Federal Express Corp. of Memphis for allegedly violating Transportation Department hazardous materials regulations. The FAA alleges that in 89 instances from...
  • 2 ships depart MarAd's James River fleet
    Former U.S. Navy vesselsBenjamin IsherwoodandHenry Eckfordare scheduled to depart from the Maritime Administration's James River Reserve in Virginia on July 12 and July 19, respectively. The obsolete vessels will be towed to Brownsville, Texas for...
  • Supply chain legend Bowersox dead at 79
    Bowersox Donald J. Bowersox, one of the pioneers of turning logistics and supply chain management into an academic discipline, died on July 4 from a prolonged bout with cancer. Bowersox, dean emeritus and professor emeritus of marketing and supply ...
  • Southern Air opens Cologne office
    Southern Air Holdings has opened an office in Cologne, Germany, to serve the German market and Western Europe. The office will be led by Oliver Gritz, who joined Southern Air in April as managing director for Europe. He previously held various mana...
  • Global Shippers Forum launches Web site
    The reorganized Global Shippers' Forum has launched anew Web site . In May the GSF, which represents shippers' group around the world, reconstituted itself into a formal organization that will represent shippers on key international issues before ...
  • Kerry wins M&S deal in China
    Kerry Logistics has won a contract from U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer to handle a range of logistics services in China. "The contract incorporates logistics services across the supply chain for M&S, from suppliers" pickup through to direct deliver...
  • Intelligrated names Harris VP Midwest
    Intelligrated, an automated material handling systems provider, has appointed Chuck Harris as vice president of Midwest operations, distribution and fulfillment. Based out of Intelligrated's Chicago office, Harris will oversee sales, concepting, e...
  • Panalpina opens Huntsville Logistics Center
    Panalpina opened a facility on July 1 for value-added logistics services in Huntsville, Ala., adjacent to Panalpina's International Air Cargo Center. The 40,000-square-foot Huntsville Logistics Center provides complete kitting and parts assembly ...
  • K + N expands global LCL network
    Switzerland-based global forwarder Kuehne + Nagel has continued its expansion of less-than-containerload services with the addition of 39 new port pairs, the company said Monday. K + N launched a series of new LCL routes in April and September 201...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Fuel oil prices fall in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt dates in Fujairah.
  • ICS proposes pilot study on fuel availability
    IMO committee split on need for early evaluation of availability of fuels to meet MARPOL Annex VI targets.
  • Bunker prices soft in Rotterdam
    It was a 'busy day' of trading in Piraeus today.
  • IMO takes first step to address black carbon emissions
    Initial steps to focus on definition and measurement methods of BC emissions from shipping.
  • Bunker prices fall at key Asian ports
    'Average' demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Tuesday.
  • Rotterdam port supports EU on 0.1% sulphur for ECAs in 2015
    ECAs should also be expanded 'to all coastal waters,' says PoRa.
  • Brightoil earmarks $3 billion for upstream projects
    Company also eyes acquisition this year, says upstream chief executive.
  • Chemoil appoints global sales director
    Former general manager of bunker purchasing at ST Shipping will be 'an invaluable asset' to Chemoil's growing market strategy.

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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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