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June 15, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bet is on LNG as a prime emission solution for ships
    AS nuclear power, hybrid electric ships and scrubbers all jostle for real estate in the drive to curb emissions in shipping, liquefied natural gas (LNG) might well be at the forefront.
  • Japan eyes fuel-efficient ships to cut costs
    Japanese shipbuilders, leapfrogged by South Korean and Chinese yards in an industry they once dominated, are counting on fuel-saving technology to help them overcome a stronger yen and high wages.
  • Sugar rises as Thai port jams delay exports
    Thailand, the world's second-biggest sugar exporter, is driving up global prices as the worst port congestion in memory restricts shipments.
Strait Talk
  • Sailing forward or backwards?
    THERE has been a lot of discussion recently about how the liner shipping markets work, or should work. Giant carrier Maersk has pledged to improve its service to customers in various ways, the shippers have been complaining about volatility - and in the same breath calling for a complete end to rate-setting shipping 'conferences', while various voices have been extolling the virtues of using freight futures for hedging risks. At the same time, the carriers have been noticeably unsuccessful in pushing up rates.
Shipping Times
  • Railway Ministry reduces speed of bullet trains in China
    China's troubled Railway Ministry on Monday lowered the top operating speed for its flagship Beijing-to- Shanghai bullet train, which is set to open later this month, scaling down what was supposed to be a pinnacle of a transformed rail system that has become one of the country's proudest and most ambitious domestic initiatives.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bet is on LNG as a prime emission solution for ships
    AS nuclear power, hybrid electric ships and scrubbers all jostle for real estate in the drive to curb emissions in shipping, liquefied natural gas (LNG) might well be at the forefront.
  • Japan eyes fuel-efficient ships to cut costs
    Japanese shipbuilders, leapfrogged by South Korean and Chinese yards in an industry they once dominated, are counting on fuel-saving technology to help them overcome a stronger yen and high wages.
  • Sugar rises as Thai port jams delay exports
    Thailand, the world's second-biggest sugar exporter, is driving up global prices as the worst port congestion in memory restricts shipments.
Strait Talk
  • Sailing forward or backwards?
    THERE has been a lot of discussion recently about how the liner shipping markets work, or should work. Giant carrier Maersk has pledged to improve its service to customers in various ways, the shippers have been complaining about volatility - and in the same breath calling for a complete end to rate-setting shipping 'conferences', while various voices have been extolling the virtues of using freight futures for hedging risks. At the same time, the carriers have been noticeably unsuccessful in pushing up rates.
Shipping Times
  • Railway Ministry reduces speed of bullet trains in China
    China's troubled Railway Ministry on Monday lowered the top operating speed for its flagship Beijing-to- Shanghai bullet train, which is set to open later this month, scaling down what was supposed to be a pinnacle of a transformed rail system that has become one of the country's proudest and most ambitious domestic initiatives.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bet is on LNG as a prime emission solution for ships
    AS nuclear power, hybrid electric ships and scrubbers all jostle for real estate in the drive to curb emissions in shipping, liquefied natural gas (LNG) might well be at the forefront.
  • Japan eyes fuel-efficient ships to cut costs
    Japanese shipbuilders, leapfrogged by South Korean and Chinese yards in an industry they once dominated, are counting on fuel-saving technology to help them overcome a stronger yen and high wages.
  • Sugar rises as Thai port jams delay exports
    Thailand, the world's second-biggest sugar exporter, is driving up global prices as the worst port congestion in memory restricts shipments.
Strait Talk
  • Sailing forward or backwards?
    THERE has been a lot of discussion recently about how the liner shipping markets work, or should work. Giant carrier Maersk has pledged to improve its service to customers in various ways, the shippers have been complaining about volatility - and in the same breath calling for a complete end to rate-setting shipping 'conferences', while various voices have been extolling the virtues of using freight futures for hedging risks. At the same time, the carriers have been noticeably unsuccessful in pushing up rates.
Shipping Times
  • Railway Ministry reduces speed of bullet trains in China
    China's troubled Railway Ministry on Monday lowered the top operating speed for its flagship Beijing-to- Shanghai bullet train, which is set to open later this month, scaling down what was supposed to be a pinnacle of a transformed rail system that has become one of the country's proudest and most ambitious domestic initiatives.

Sched Netweb site
  • China/HK to Australia rate to rise US$250/TEU-$500/FEU from July 15
  • Asia-to-New Zealand rate to rise US$250/TEU-$500/FEU from July 15
  • 508-TEU Deneb capsizes while loading Maersk containers at Algeciras
  • Emirates joins Cosco's MEX Asia-to-Middle East service
  • Hong Kong shippers fear factory shutdowns, asks Beijing to ease off
  • Greek dockers strike against privatisation of port operations
  • Shut-out Greek unions complain of Cosco Piraeus' poor labour conditions
  • London insurers, safety group devise minimum standards of crane operation
  • Bremen-Bremerhaven April volume up 20pc to record-breaking 512,000 TEU
  • CSAV cuts Asiam Service as overall volumes rise and revenues fall
  • Logwin expands its footprint in Dongguan, Guangzhou and Shenzhen
  • IRISL takes EU to court saying no proof exists to back nuke charges
  • US Cass Freight Index flattens in May, indicating recovery is stalling
  • Rickmers super post-panamax containership delivered to Maersk
  • UK Wincanton sells German road and Dutch logistics operations
  • Qantas cancels flights as Chile's volcanic ash blows in from 7,000 miles
  • Changi grants ground-handling licence to Aircraft Service International
  • Seafood flies from eastern Canada's Fredrickton to Toronto then Europe and Asia
  • United Continental May passenger revenue decreases 0.3pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • NYK takes delivery of vessel with worlds first hybrid turbocharger
  • One more super feat by Super Freight
  • Extend DEPB till introduction of GST: Fieo
  • High interest rates, rupee fall push steel imports down in April
  • Planning Commission panel set up to boost exports, FDI
  • Electronic ballast water reporting system to be installed at Major Ports
  • New Mangalore Port on box traffic high
  • Indo-Japan JV mooted for rail freight corridor
  • Food inflation rises to 9.01 pc
  • Forex reserves climb $2.68 bn to $312.90 bn
  • IMF, WB to conduct stress test on India's financial sector
  • Indias FY12 growth will slip to 8.2 pc:World Bank
  • Book release on 99 women who inspired India

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Deutsche Bahn and Russian Railways to step up cooperation in automotive sector
    Representives of DB Schenker Rail and TransContainer, a subsidiary of Russian Railways (RZD), reaffirmed the intention of the two companies to cooperate even more closely in future...
  • Germany: railfreight traffic rises by 10.6%
    A total of 92.2 million t of freight were transported on Germany's railway network in Q1/2011, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). The volume was 10.6% higher t...
  • Tognum takeover completed
    Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc have now acquired 59.87% of the shares in heavy engine manufacturer Tognum AG via their joint venture Engine Holding GmbH. According to a pr...
  • Con-way Truckload reopens driver orientation site in Phoenix
    Con-way Truckload, a US-based full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has reopened its driver orientation site in Phoenix AZ (USA). Con-way Truckload plans to hire 30...
  • Korean Cargo relaunches RTW service and creates first direct US-Uzbekistan cargolink
    Korean Air Cargo relaunched its round-the-world service last month. The carrier operates a once per week Boeing B747-400F service that rotates between Seoul Incheon'Anchorage'Miami...
  • APL president Eng Aik Meng resigns, Kenn Glenn takes over
    Singapore-based NOL Group has announced that Eng Aik Meng will resign as president of its APL shipping business on 1 September to take up a new position outside the trans...
  • Swissport receives handling licences at Brussels airport
    Swissport International Ltd, a ground handler which provides ground services for around 3.2 million t of cargo a year, has been awarded four handling licences by Brussels Airport. ...
  • Panopa opens new location in Hungary
    The logistics service provider Panopa is stepping up its activities in Eastern Europe by the addition of a new enterprise in Kecskemét (Hungary). The location, which is 90 km south...
  • Singapore Post acquires 30% stake in Vietnamese logistics company ITL
    Singapore Post has bought a 30% stake in Vietnam-based Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL) to gain a foothold in the Southeast Asian country. The deal, which is worth USD 180 million...
  • Major DHL facilities in USA now Tapa-certified
    DHL Express has further enhanced the security of its global shipping network with the recent certification of its Los Angeles and San Francisco gateways by the Transported Asset Pr...
  • Volvo: serial production of methane gas-powered trucks
    The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks is starting serial production of its FM methane diesel powered vehicles. The first dual fuel units will be ready for sale i...
  • Record-sized freighter in Le Havre
    Le Havre recently welcomed the "CSCL Venus", which made its maiden call at the French port. The vessel has a capacity of 14,074 teu and is the third in the series of the ...
  • Port of Bilbao Q1/2011 throughput up 19%
    The Spanish port of Bilbao reported that its Q1/2011 throughput came to 11.5 million t ' 19% up on the same period last year. The volume of liquid bulk rose by 25%, dry cargo grew ...
  • Cargolux and Qatar Airways combine global air freight strengths
    Cargolux International Airlines recently announced a strategic equity partnership with Doha-based Qatar Airways. The partnership will include the acquisition of a 35% stake in Carg...
  • Hochtief purchases Beluga Offshore subsidiary
    The Essen (Germany)-based construction corporation Hochtief wants to acquire all of Beluga Offshore from Oaktree. Hochtief said the acquisition will strengthen its wind power activ...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Conrad Industries copes with flooding threat
  • LoBiondo calls for maintenance and improvement of MTS
  • Seaway 2011 shipping season off to a strong start
  • EC eyes extension of security measures to non-ISPS vessels
  • Fincantieri names new Marinette Marine President and CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Port of Everett Executive Director speaking before Congress today
  • American Airlines marks 30 years of serving Portland International Airport
  • World Trade Center Tacoma seeking Globe Award nominations
  • Washington Governor plans trade mission to Europe
  • Crowley vessels earn Jones F. Devlin Awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Top box lines boost market share
    Of the world's top 25 container lines, only APL lost market share over the past 12 months
  • Oil trade threatened as pirates target Strait of Hormuz
    While pirates shift their areas of focus, the tactics remain the same
  • Aframax dip as Med sees earnings of below zero
    Aframx were yesterday flat or worse everywhere, with the Mediterranean taking a particular pounding as earnings fell below zero in some cases, with television pictures of unrest in Syria seeming to put some owners off the prospect of going for forthcoming cargoes in the country
  • Panamax rates rise on Pacific coal cargoes while capesizes slide
    The Baltic Dry Index fell 12 points to 1,400 yesterday after capesizes saw rate declines across all trading routes due to the glut of tonnage intensifying competition for cargoes
  • Handful of strong P&I clubs pull ahead
    As performance gap widens, most successful clubs are expected to retain surpluses as buffers against growing market volatility
  • The jumbo world: who dares follow Maersk?
    As container shipping goes supersized and Vale takes bulkers in the same direction, new entrants risk being sidelined
  • Brokers offer mixed response to capital questions
    Risk managers from across Europe were in Bournemouth for the annual Airmic Conference
  • Ensuring a contract is a contract
    Is an agreement valid when a fixed recap wrongly identifies the time charterer owner?
  • Stand up for self-defence
    A recent statement on piracy gave only tepid support for armed guards but it is high time for the IMO to act boldly
  • Efficient shipping needs free markets, not protectionism
    Nautilus union leader Mark Dickinson is wrong to promote US-style protectionism for Europe
  • New dry dock boosts Oman's ambition
    First step in building up city of Duqm to be followed by development of a commercial port and free trade zone
  • Rates relief for port businesses
    UK government publishes plans to cancel unpopular backdated bills
  • China says US NVOCCs should pay more to operate in box trades
    Depreciation of dollar versus yuan means bond guarantee should rise from $21,000 to $47,000, says Beijing transport ministry
  • Navios South American Logistics clinches 15-year Petrobras tanker deal
    Angeliki Frangou says cabotage trade move fits with 'tremendous growth opportunity' offered by South America
  • Grimaldi raises capacity on Europe to West Africa service
    Newbuilding deployed as southbound trade increases 25%
  • Brussels eyes extension of ISPS Code
    Consultants assess impact if smaller vessels below 500gt were brought under maritime security measures
  • Opportunities being missed in smaller product tankers
    Gotland Tankers picks up 39,000 dwt newbuild and says handysize could soon be in demand as fleet shows its age
  • Euromar swoops for seventh boxship
    Acquisition of the 2,788 teu Mate brings containership spending by Euroseas' joint venture to $100m
  • Norwegian Car Carriers inks improved charter as market picks up
    Japanese recovery quicker than anticipated as car markets face six-month replenishment surge
  • Singapore signs up to Maritime Labour Convention
    First Asian country to put to set minimum standards in seafarers' working conditions
  • Glencore earnings report leaves out logistics and freight
    Commodities giant posts $1.3bn net profit but raises concerns that it has not shed the secretive style of private company days
  • Brussels set to bin Basel scrap ban
    Move to change ship recycling requirements welcomed by maritime industry
  • Indonesian coal cargo warning
    P&I club issues safety checklist after rise in incidents of spontaneous combustion
  • Frustration over India berth closures
    Shippers angry over lack of notice by JNPT as overloaded port loses 20% of boxship capacity
  • Busan traffic growing but north Asia competition fierce
    South Korean port expects to handle more than 15m teu in 2011, a rise of at least 6% compared to 2010
  • TTA renegotiates Vinashin contract
    Newbuildings order reshuffled at Vietnam yard faced with financial difficulties
  • Long Beach sees box volumes rise
    US west coast hub achieves five-month throughput of 2.4m teu, up 6.1% on 2010
  • Essar aims to build Mozambique iron ore terminal
    Memorandum of understanding covers developing a facility at Beira to handle surplus volumes from Zimbabwe
  • Mundra Port to expand coal imports by 40% this year
    Adani and Tata Power projects to absorb dramatic increase to 70m tonnes

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Navios seals Petrobras Panamax deal
    NYSE-listed Navios Holdings today announced a long-term charter programme with Petrobras that will spur Brazilian yard contracts for six Panamax product tanker newbuildings
  • US petcoke terminal sold
    TERMINAL operator Kinder Morgan has acquired a Texas petroleum coke terminal from bulk terminal developer TGS Development for $67M
  • Iron ore terminal planned in Mozambique
    ESSAR Global of India reportedly plans to build an iron ore export terminal in Beira's port in Mozambique
  • Westwood Shipping sold
    JAPANESE warehousing and logistics company Sumitomo Warehouse has bought US carrier Westwood Shipping Lines for $53M as part of an international expansion
  • Glencore profits jump 47%
    COMMODITY trader and producer Glencore today reported a 47% year-on-year rise in net income for the first quarter, less than a month after its IPO
  • Strike's week 2 snarls Cochin
    DELAYS and backlogs are building at Cochin Shipyard, where a strike today reached its second week
  • UAE contracts more cargoes of gasoline
    TOTAL IS to tranport 100,000 tonnes of gasoline by tankers to the UAE before October, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Shell's Nigeria tanker loadings disrupted
    SHELL has declared force majeure on its Bonny Light tanker loadings for this month and July, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • CSAV pulls trans-Pac plug
    EMBATTLED Chilean liner CSAV has suspended its ASIAM Asia/US service, citing weak rate
  • Strike hits Oz coal mines
    PRODUCTION at BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance coking coal mines in Queensland is being disrupted today
  • Saudis deal VLCC sector a strong hand
    BROKERS told Fairplay today higher Saudi Arabian crude output has given VLCC owners a trump card even though rates deteriorated after Japan's quake crisis
  • First India/Lanka ferry docks in 30 years
    THE FIRST passenger ferry to arrive in Sri Lanka from India in 30 years docked today in Colombo
  • Carnival cruises at bourses
    CARNIVAL shrugged off its profit warning with minor injuries today at stock exchanges
  • China coal imports steady, exports drop
    RISING demand for steam coal to meet air conditioning demand in China has ensured the country's imports have remained strong, but exports have dropped, according to official data
  • Drybulk burst hinted
    A BURST of drybulk activity suggested today that freight rates could inch higher, according to analysts and brokers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Seaway Season Opens With Traffic Boost
    The St. Lawrence Seaway opened this spring with volume up 3.7 percent in the first two months of the season...
  • Pirates Pay $2.1 Million to Release Hostages
    Six Indian sailors, held captive by Somali pirates for more than 10 months, were freed Monday after a reported $2.1 million...
  • Port of NY-NJ Approves Restructured PNCT Lease
    The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Tuesday approved a restructured lease with the Port...
  • Air Canada Employees Strike
    Air Canada's 3,800 sales and service agents officially struck at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, marking the national airline's first major strike...
  • Qatar Airways Eyes 2011 IPO
    Qatar Airways, the Gulf Arab airline aiming to become one of the world's top air freighters, said it could bring...
  • UPS Freight Speeds Vancouver-US Shipments
    UPS Freight is cutting transit times between Western Canada and U.S. markets by at least one day, speeding cross-border shipments...
  • Retail Sales Dip for First Time in 11 Months
    Overall retail sales fell in May for the first time in 11 months but the decline was less than expected...
  • Japan Upgrades Economic Assessment
    The Bank of Japan upgraded its assessment of the domestic economy for the first time in three months, as the...
  • ECRI Sees 'Pronounced, Pervasive' Downturn
    The U.S. economy is taking a cyclical turn toward a "pronounced, pervasive and persistent" downturn that has already hit industrial...
  • OECD Sees Slower Growth in Major Economies
    Most major economies are showing signs of "a mild loss of growth momentum" in the next few months, the Organization...
  • MSC Hikes Portugal-to-US Freight Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is raising its freight rates on all export containers shipped from Portugal to the U.S. as of...
  • BIMCO Elects Khatau President
    The Baltic and International Maritime Council, the world's largest private shipping organization, elected Yudhishthir Khatau of India as its new...
  • Laid Up Box Fleet Shrinks to Three Year Low
    The laid-up container ship fleet fell to its lowest level since August 2008 and is still shrinking as ocean carriers...
  • PierPass Says 'Bunching' Plagues Terminal Gates
    The head of PierPass gate operation at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports says the only pressure on capacity...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • NZ's Lyttelton quake-stricken for third time
  • HSBC: DP World assets 'attractive'
  • Wincanton retreats
  • K+N names replacements
  • CSAV cuts transpac service due to 'negative' market

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Excel ties up twins
    Gabriel Panayiotides-led owner fixes out Coal Hunter and Santa Barbara in deals based on BDI.
  • Westwood sold
    Forest products powerhouse inches closer to sale of conbulker unit to J-WesCo of Japan.
  • LDA ropax beef reignites
    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs races to claw back $52m in damages tied to trashed ST Marine order.
  • Sevan shifts ranks
    Oslo-listed drilling contractor crowns successor following Jan Erik Tveteraas departure and Sevan Marine shocker.
  • EU Navfor 2 - Pirates 0
    Mothership flees to safety after German warship downs empty pirate skiffs.
  • Navios in cash crusade
    Navios South American Logistics digs for cash in bid to build six product tankers in Brazil.
  • Scrap shake-up in Brussels
    European Commission admits that ban on export of scrap ships to sub-standard facilities has failed and new approach is needed.
  • Wells lifts DryShips
    George Economou-led owner receives a shot in the arm as analyst slaps shares with top rating.
  • Euroseas bags boxship
    Aristides Pittas-led Greek owner's new joint venture takes containership fleet to seven with latest buy.
  • Mosvold to walk away?
    Norwegian offshore company could be close to washing its hands of Singapore-based shipbuilder following delays.
  • Pilots want more pay
    San Francisco navigators feeling the pinch as annual wages drop to $393,000.
  • Bibby boasts better profit
    UK tanker and bulker owner boosted by financial services division in 2010 as shipping suffered.
  • BMW launches lifeboat
    Anti-theft tracking device on car parked on P&O ferry sends coastguards searching for what they believed was sinking ship.
  • NOCC nabs time charter
    Lars Solbakken-led company said rate reflects bounce-back in car carrier market since Japanese earthquake in March.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • UPS adds exchange option for high-value returns
    Integrated logistics provider UPS said Monday it will launch a reverse logistics service in the fall aimed at helping businesses with high-value products save money and improve customer service when handling returns or exchanges. The service, call...
  • Hapag-Lloyd PAX loop swaps German calls
    The Grand Alliance is switching German port calls on its pendulum PAX service between Europe, North America and Asia, according to a note from alliance member Hapag-Lloyd. The service, operated with 13 Hapag-Lloyd vessels, has a rotation of Thamesp...
  • Zim raises Asia/South America rates
    Liner carrier Zim said Monday it will raise rates on shipments from Asia to South America beginning July 1. The increase is $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container. 'The rate increase is necessary in view of market conditions a...
  • CSAV to halt India transpacific loop
    Chilean liner carrier CSAV said Monday it will suspend its loop connecting the Indian Subcontinent and Far East with the U.S. West Coast due to "prevailing negative market conditions on the transpacific trade." The line's ASIAM service, operated b...
  • Descartes acquires Telargo
    Descartes Systems Group, a Waterloo, Ontario-based logistics technology company, has acquired privately held Telargo Inc. Telargo provides software-as-a-service to companies to monitor and manage mobile assets such as vehicles, workforce, equipmen...
  • Aimed at high-value products

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2011
  • Bunker prices mixed across region
    Fujairah prices slip further while South African ports hold firm.
  • LNG supplier wins two-year contract
    The company believes the environmental benefits of LNG means prospects are good for further growth.
  • Glencore profits up but analysts remain cautious
    Commodity trader will struggle to meet earnings forecast.
  • MEPC 62 special: The source of the problem
    A mandatory phase out period for heavy bunker fuel would provide an opportunity to develop LNG facilities.
  • 'Record stem' at Indian container terminal
    'BPCL steadily increasing its volumes at JNPT port.'
  • Japan's bunker volumes down by more than 40%
    April's total was lowest monthly total for more than six years.
  • Bunker spill threatens island chain's economy
    'Worst-case is a total shutdown'.
  • Price of IFO largely down at major Asian ports
    Demand for bunkers 'good' at Busan.
  • Yujin swings to black in 2010
    'Despite rising fuel costs and oversupply of vessels,' company said it was able to manoeuvre in the niche market.
  • Managing director resigns from lube oil business
    Due to 'serious health problems.'
  • Bunker levy to curb shipping emissions 'needs thought'
    Carbon Positive calls for a regulation 'to do more than collect money.'
  • Singapore bunker company apologises to Malaysian player
    Announces public apology, together with an undisclosed out-of-court settlement.
  • Japanese shipbuilders to focus on fuel efficient vessels
    In line with efforts to remain competitive against South Korean and Chinese shipyards.

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Ravenna
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Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
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Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
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ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
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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%.
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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
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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
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New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
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Carnival closes its best quarter ever
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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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