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January 14, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rising population ensures long-term growth: Maersk
    Increasing population and incomes in developing countries and a tendency for world trade to expand faster than GDP point to long-term growth in the transport business, the head of Danish shipping and oil group A P Moller-Maersk said.
  • Ship orders seen rising 4% on global recovery
    Global shipbuilding orders may rise 4 per cent this year to the highest levels since 2008 as economic recovery drives demand for consumer goods and fuel, according to estimates South Korea's industrial ministry released yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • East-west freight rates to drop 7pc in 2011: Drewry
  • Shenzhen western port areas see robust box growth in 2010
  • Tianjin port hits 10 million TEU and 400 million tonnes in 2010
  • Evergreen divides intra-Asia loop into two services
  • CSAV adds new call at Port of Savannah
  • World Bank: Normality returns as third world drives growth
  • Train crash stopped Dutch-German freight movement
  • Bomb squad called to Savannah port freight office
  • CN launch eco-container chassis to cut emissions 8-10pc
  • Hactl beats 2007 record as 2010 volume up 24.8pc over 2009's
  • IndiGo places largest order in history for 180 Airbus A320s
  • ECS Group plans more global air cargo expansion
  • Don't rush into Open Sky accords, warns Manila lawmaker

Exim Indiaweb site
  • FutureShip's boxship optimisation yields significant fuel savings
  • HCL has fruitful interaction with customers in Pune
  • Japan's maritime trade leaders back Sea Asia 2011
  • Maritime Agenda 2020 envisages investment of 5 lakh cr.
  • MOL introduces energy efficiency management plan for tanker fleet
  • Rlys may miss cargo traffic target in 2010-11
  • Customs to streamline export procedures: Fieo
  • Industrial growth dips to 18-month low in Nov.

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Pepsi outsources Netherlands logistics to Kuehne + Nagel
    PepsiCo, one of the world's leading producers of convenience foods and beverages, has awarded a ten-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel for its warehousing and distribution activities ...
  • Group 7 now AEO certified
    The German service provider Group 7, headquartered in Schwaig near Munich, was recently awarded an authorised economic operator certificate (AEO). This special status entitles the ...
  • Reysas transports wine for Doluca
    The Turkish transportation service provider Reysas Lojistik has been selected by the company Doluca Sarapcilik to distribute its wines, thus bringing the brand name Doluca into Rey...
  • Günter Butschek new head of operations at Airbus
    Günter Butschek has been appointed as Airbus's new operations executive vice-president with effect from 1 March. Butschek will succeed Gerald Weber, who is leaving Airbus, and will...
  • Containership optimisation by Maric and FutureShip yields fuel savings
    The lines of a 9,000 teu containership series were significantly improved by a joint venture between Maric, a Chinese design office, and FutureShip, a Germanischer Lloyd subsidiary...
  • Port of Singapore sets new record for teu handled
    Container traffic in the port of Singapore came to 28.4 million teu in 2010, a 9.9% increase over the 25.9 million teu recorded in 2009. Total cargo throughput increased by 6.4%, t...
  • Air Charter Service expanding in South America
    Air Charter Service, a leading aircraft charter provider, is continuing its global expansion by opening its first Brazilian office, in Sao Paulo. ACS Brazil will offer cargo as wel...
  • US rail traffic rises in 2010
    The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported an increase in rail traffic in 2010, when US railroads originated 14.8 million carloads, a 7.3% increase over last year but...
  • Air France-KLM reports rise in December traffic, decline in load factor
    Air France-KLM said that its cargo business was affected by the difficulties encountered by ground transport in December. Traffic was up by 2.1%, for a 4.6% rise in capacity, leadi...
  • Inderm'hle transforms its workshop into an independent unit
    The workshop of the Inderm'hle group, a Swiss transport specialist, has become an independent unit called Inderm'hle Nutzfahrzeuge (Inderm'hle commercial vehicles). Roland Inderm'h...
  • Kilic Group investing in 50 new Mercedes-Benz tractors
    The Kilic Group, based in Mersin in southern Turkey, has invested EUR 6 million in the acquisition of 50 Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 tractors for its subsidiary Merbil Lojistik, which ...
  • Boeing celebrates final assembly of 1,000th 767
    Final assembly on the 1,000th Boeing 767 airplane started this week. Workers marked the milestone with a celebration at Boeing's Everett WA (USA) factory. Final assembly is the las...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Maersk Oil's big investment in Brazil
  • Bromwich: BOEMRE not moving the goalposts
  • Teekay announces senior management appointments
  • Olympic exercises option for second OSV from Kleven
  • MOL implements Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
  • Bergen Group to build rescue and response vessels for Sartor

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Port Tracker report predicts jump in container traffic
  • Hamburg Sud North America changing face of managenent
  • Crowley Maritime taps Gilliam as vice president of sales/chartering
  • Diana Shipping charters Panamax bulk carrier
  • Mitsui Tanker Division eyeing new energy efficiency measures

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • MR product tankers set for 20% rise in earnings
    Investment bank issues upbeat assessment of outlook for rates in 2011
  • Recovery could drive up orders for ships by 4%
    Global shipbuilding orders may rise 4 % this year to the highest since 2008 as economic recovery drives demand for consumer goods and fuel
  • Handymaxes and supramaxes to remain in trough until February
    Shipbrokers forecast poor handymax and supramax rates in the Pacific trading region will last until mid-February
  • Pirates' motherships extend attacks
    Record numbers of larger boats see more ships targeted off the coasts of India, Oman, Kenya and Tanzania
  • Leopard escapes hijack attempt
    Danish general cargoship may have been carrying a military cargo
  • DFDS becomes first major casualty of Irish ferry crisis
    Stena now largest player serving Ireland following Danish operator's exit
  • Lloyd's List appoints Richard Meade as editor
    Succeeds Tom Leander who becomes editor-in-chief for Asia
  • Hanging in the balance
    South Korean government will not let Korea Line, the country's second largest shipping company, go to the wall
  • Don't silence Chirp
    It is unfortunate the future of Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme is under threat
  • US retailers predict 8% box imports rise in January
    But continuing momentum unlikely as consumers cut back on discretionary spending
  • Time to health check private tanker operators
    With four of eight listed tanker outfits operating at below break-even levels, many private tanker companies could also be reaching the danger zone
  • Sub-zero rate causes Baltic Exchange delay
    Indices delayed after C11 capesize route drops below zero dollars per day for the first time
  • Korea Line weighs up options to ward off bankruptcy
    Hopes to raise fresh funds including tapping government-owned financial institutions
  • Seadrill snaps up Seadragon orders
    Rigs to join seven other units previously ordered from Jurong shipyard
  • Cyprus plans new licensing round
    Move could aggrevate already heated political situation
  • Diamond shines as Goldman rates it a Conviction Buy
    Analyst upgrade follows order for an ultra deepwater drillship from Hyundai
  • Troop withdrawal may help eradicate Somali piracy
    A policy of constructive disengagement will allow the war torn African country to strive for a national, grassroots reconciliation
  • European Commission homes in on Italian torpedo
    Commission to stop the underhand tactics that are being used to draw out complicated maritime disputes
  • Automatic enforcement of EU court rulings could bring big savings
    Validation process can cost up to €13,000 in lawyers' fees and court costs
  • Danaos seals $203m Chinese loan
    Gets nod for credit facility, part of financial restructuring to secure boxship newbuilding programme
  • Danish cargoship feared hijacked
    Contact with Leopard is lost following pirate attack in Gulf of Aden
  • MPC Capital agrees share swap deal with lenders
    Banks to provide $59.4m of loan receivables as in return for 2.8m fresh shares
  • Teekay unveils management reshuffle
    Announcement comes as date for Peter Evensen to take helm fixed for April 1
  • Valencia tests system to ease port congestion
    Port helps trial Flagship-RTS, a real-time optimisation system to reduce congestion
  • Brisbane port expected to reopen by Monday
    Conditions still too dangerous at the moment says port authority
  • India set for maritime sector shake-up
    Launches ten-year policy agenda to boost its shipping portfolio
  • Navios aims to raise $325m from new bond issue
    Private placement to finance buy back 9.5% notes issued in 2006
  • Gulftainer volumes up at Khorfakkan and Sharjah
    2010 total throughput at both box terminals reach just over 3m teu
  • China club presses ahead with IG membership bid
    Mulls adopting a set of internationally recognised accounts
  • Chamber of shipping embarks on new membership drive
    UK association extends focus and will also look to target shipbrokers and other maritime professionals

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Arch Coal buys into US export scheme
    NYSE-LISTED Arch Coal has acquired a 38% stake in the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminals project in Longview, Washington, a facility that could significantly expand US coal exports to Asia.
  • Pirate attack reported
    DANISH general cargo ship Leopard has reportedly been attacked by pirates, but its fate remains unclear.
  • Brazil ports unveil rises
    ANTONINA and Paranagua, ports operated by Brazil's southern state of Parana, said loadings and unloadings rose 22% in 2010 from 2009 figures.
  • Repair ship commissioned
    BRAZIL'S oil giant Petrobras has commissioned a semi-submersible vessel for repairing oil rigs and oil platforms for work in the Campos Basin near Rio de Janeiro.
  • Oz tug hero hailed
    A TUG MASTER has been praised for corralling a large boardwalk that had broken off and was heading towards a major bridge over Queensland's swollen Brisbane River.
  • Oz faces cyclones, too
    WEATHER-beaten areas of Queensland and Western Australia are facing new threats from seasonal tropical cyclones.
  • Pakistan grain imports rise
    PAKISTAN has released official figures showing how last year's devastating floods led to a major rise in grain imports.
  • Drug suspects slip up
    SPANISH police today arrested four men in the seizure of 162 kilos of cocaine ' hidden in boxes of fake fruit.
  • Pareto sees drybulk pain
    PARETO Securities in Oslo has lowered its 2011 earnings estimates for drybulk carriers and revised drybulk equity recommendations as a result.
  • Topaz signs Maersk deal
    DUBAI oilfield services company Topaz Energy & Marine has announced that its DMS subsidiary has signed a five-year contract with AP M'ller-Maersk.
  • Long-lasting drybulk hit seen from Oz deluge
    BIMCO has predicted the Australia's weather disaster is likely to depress drybulk freight market for months to come.
  • Yangzijiang unveils $415.3M in new orders
    NEWBUILDING analysts predicted a rise in share prices for Yangzijiang of China after the builder announced 4Q 2010 new orders worth $415.3M.
  • MOL takes green route
    JAPAN'S MOL told Fairplay today it is preparing an energy-efficiency management scheme for its 79 tankers.
  • COSCO Shipping shares climb as $318M raised
    COSCO Shipping said today it has raised 2.1Bn yuan ($318M) from a rights offer.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Canadian Rail Workers Vote to Strike
    Members of four union groups at the two major Canadian railways voted to strike if negotiations fail by deadlines late...
  • Hamburg Sud Reorganizes in North America
    Hamburg Sud North America on Thursday announced the realignment of its top management team. Three executives assumed new responsibilities....
  • Report Says Jones Act Didn't Impede Oil Cleanup
    The presidential commission that investigated the Deepwater Horizon disaster said the Jones Act did not prevent participation by foreign-flag vessels...
  • 3PL Odyssey Acquires Optimodal
    Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation acquired Optimodal, the largest intermodal chemical sector service provider in the United States. ...
  • Rail Traffic Jumps in First Week of January
    Traffic surged at major North American railroads in the first full week of January, compared with the same point in...
  • India Launches $110 Billion Maritime Plan
    India plans to spend an estimated $110 billion to develop ports and shipbuilding by 2020 as it aims to expand...
  • Caribbean Shipowners Hike Rates
    The members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association announced Thursday a series of general rate increases over the next few months...
  • Port of LA Container Exports Gain 5 Percent
    The Port of Los Angeles capped a year of record containerized exports with a 5 percent increase in December over...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts 8 Percent January Import Growth
    Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to post a year-to-year gain of 8 percent...
  • ProLogis Plans $1 Billion Distribution Buildout
    ProLogis plans $800 million to $1 billion in new development this year in Asia, Europe and North America, the industrial...
  • Con-way Says Profit to Fall
    Con-way Freight says it expects the company's operating profit to fall by nearly a third in the fourth quarter because...
  • Mica Eyes Rail to Get More Trucks, Cars Off Roadways
    The new chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, signaling domestic transport goals similar to those of the Obama...
  • Manufacturers Survey Sees Steady Growth
    The U.S. manufacturing outlook remains healthy despite indications of slowing expansion, a quarterly survey of 62 manufacturers said. The...
  • Trade Deficit Shrinks to 10-Month Low
    The U.S. trade deficit declined 0.3 percent to $38.3 billion in November from October, reaching its lowest level in 10...
  • Port Klang Forecasts Double-Digit Container Growth
    Port Klang, Malaysia's largest container port, expects double-digit growth in cargo this year, the Port Klang Authority said. Its...
  • Crowley Promotes Otero to Head Caribbean Services
    Crowley Maritime named Tony Otero vice president of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba liner services. Otero's new...
  • Maersk Chief Projects Long-Term Container Industry Growth
    The global container industry is headed for long-term growth, thanks to increasing population and incomes in developing countries and a...
  • Charleston to Move to Single-Gate System
    The Port of Charleston will move to a single-gate operating system on Jan. 18 to streamline operations, the South Carolina...
  • Troubled Borders Closing Distribution Center
    Borders will close its Nashville, Tenn., distribution center and scale back its supply chain as the bookstore chain struggles with...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • T/P rates pushed up by Chinese New Year - but overcapacity still a threat
  • MSC ships to save fuel
  • Agility to Queensland rescue
  • Portugal's bond success boosts markets
  • DP World inaugurates second terminal at Port Qasim

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Stanships assets seized
    Bunker beef with bulker outfit backed by American Club director Paul Sa heats up in the wake of magic pipe probes.
  • Leopard crew abducted
    Pirates shift six crew members of Danish weapons ship to hijacked Taiwanese fishing vessel in major change of tactics.
  • Navios oils note press
    Angeliki Frangou-led shipping cartel returns to Wall Street with $325m private placement tied to securities scoop and debt drive.
  • Evensen crowns successor
    New York-listed shipping syndicate reveals promotions as Bjorn Moller prepares to hand off CEO post to Peter Evensen.
  • Leopard escapes hijacking
    No sign of pirates as Turkish naval troops storm Danish ship and attempt to free crew in citadel.
  • Stig snaps up option
    Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping firms up $65m newbuilding contract at Kleven Maritime.
  • Norway in clear on Rocknes
    Compensation award against state overruled as court blames navigation error not incomplete sea charts for tragedy.
  • Star snares cape cash
    Nasdaq-listed owner bags a loan to cover the remaining 60% of capesize newbuilding pair.
  • Cruiseship in pirate saga
    Black tie dinner put on hold as UK vessel with 500 onboard outruns suspects off Tanzania.
  • Frangos plots next chapter
    Greek owner John Frangos is happy to consign long-running stand-off with the Haji-Ioannou family to the history books.
  • Strike called over crewman's death
    Services from India's Lakshadweep islands halted in row over treatment of helmsman who suffered heart attack.
  • India eyes tonnage growth
    Government's new 10-year plan aims at boosting fleet as well as building ports and mega-yards.
  • DFDS ditches Dublin
    Danish owner exits Republic of Ireland ro-ro sector a month after selling Belfast routes.
  • FIS lays down dry fears
    John Banaszkiewicz tips bulker demolition to quadruple this year but will it be enough?
  • Cammell Laird posts record
    UK shipyard boasts its best annual numbers since being reborn a decade ago.
  • Missing crew found
    Tug picks up all 18 men from cargoship reported missing off Malaysia in storm.
  • Bergen bags Sartor trio
    Roy Wareberg-led owner turns to neighbouring yard with NOK 1bn deal for three newbuildings.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received seven license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Globe Shipping, Alhambra, Calif. (Eric G. Qian, chief executive offi...
  • Vanguard opens Charlotte office, 30 more planned
    Vanguard Logistics Services has opened a new branch office in Charlotte, N.C. "Our growth in the Southeast region has prompted us to open a new office in Charlotte," said David Sanchoyerto, Vanguard's Southeast regional vice president, in a stateme...
  • CommerceConnect takes off
    The U.S. Commerce Department's CommerceConnect program has expanded to the Philadelphia region, the first of 16 regions where the service will be started this year. CommerceConnect is a "one-stop-shop" initiative in which Commerce employees are cr...
  • Old Dominion names Metz VP legal
    Old Dominion Freight Line has appointed Walt Metz to vice president and assistant general counsel. A 29-year veteran in legal affairs, Metz's experience includes counseling privately and publicly held companies and clients represented by private pr...
  • Crowley names finance VP, IT director
    Crowley Maritime Corp. has promoted David Nickless to vice president of finance and planning for Crowley''s shipping and logistics business. He will remain based at the company's Jacksonville, Fla., office and report to Steve Collar, senior vice p...
  • FMC orders closer monitoring of ship alliances
    The Federal Maritime Commission hasissued a ruleto more tightly monitor the three global ocean shipping alliances. The New World, Grand and CKYH alliances have each filed agreements with the FMC that give them the authority in multiple U.S. trade ...
  • Container lines oppose offshore wind farm site
    The U.S. government should reconsider its proposal to site a large wind farm off Maryland's coast because it would interfere with the safe passage of vessels in designated shipping lanes, the World Shipping Council said. The Bureau of Ocean Energy...
  • U.S. food safety law's impacts detailed
    The United Fresh Produce Association on Wednesday released a white paper that explores the likely effects of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, passed by the Congress late last month and signed into law by President Obama Jan. 4. The white pap...
  • To boost capacity 10%
    Port of Charleston moves to common gates The South Carolina State Ports Authority said it would streamline container operations in the Port of Charleston by moving to a single-gate operating system at all terminals, effective Jan. 18. It said the c...
  • New carrier battleground?


The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Danish coaster under pirate attack in the Indian Ocean
    The faith of the Danish coaster Leopard is still uncertain after a pirate attack yesterday in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Oman. The crew of Leopard reported an
  • Norwegian government aquitted in Rocknes case
    A district court verdict that ordered the Norwegian government to pay close to NOK 23 million in damages for having failed to mark the ground that the bulker Rocknes hit

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2011
  • Bunker market rise in Fujairah
    Most suppliers in Durban quoting on enquiry only.
  • Rotterdam bunker market firms
    Bunker market 'very quiet' in Hamburg.
  • MOL initiates emissions reductions across its tanker fleet
    CO2 reduction plan embraces 'route selection, slow steaming' and maintenance programmes.
  • New guide to 'eco-efficient' technologies
    Shipping has 'a thirst' for information on fuel saving options.
  • Rotterdam bunker market shrinks for fourth year running
    MGO sales, however, soar by nearly 72% while MDO sales are negligible after 73% drop.
  • Bunker crew fly home
    But four crew members remain on board arrested tanker.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at 15-month low
    Arrival of delayed cargoes affecting bunker deliveries, says supplier.
  • Singapore 500 cSt sales hit record in December
    Total bunker sales at 3.493 million mt for December, according to MPA statistics.
  • Asian bunker prices at fresh highs
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports, says traders.
  • IBME Dubai welcomes new trader
    New trader to assist clients worldwide, says company.
  • South China fuel oil stocks stable on week
    Remains at 1.71-1.71 million mt for the week ended January 12, says report.
  • Hyundai Oilbank to suspend bunker deliveries next week
    IFO avails 'may run short' in Busan, local traders say.
  • Container newbuilds to save 10% fuel with smaller engines
    Carbon dioxide emissions cut by more than 90 tonnes per day, says Germanischer Lloyd.

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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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