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March 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight rates set to fall after rally
    The rebound that more than doubled commodity freight costs in two weeks is peaking as idled ships haul anchor and compete for cargoes of iron ore and coal.
  • Tanker rates seen rising on strong demand
    Rates for oil product tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to be mixed this week as Japanese demand for diesel and jet rises after the devastating earthquake, while naphtha needs fall sharply.
  • Dubai World unit nears US$2.2b loan deal
    Drydocks World (DDW), a unit of debt-ridden Dubai World, expects to complete the restructuring of a US$2.2 billion loan by April 30 and does not require government support, its chairman said yesterday.
  • Rig makers poised for robust year
Strait Talk
  • Japan will rebound from worst disaster since 1945
    AS THIS column is being written, the true extent of the disaster that has hit Japan is starting to become apparent. It is a catastrophe that came from the sea but its worst effects were largely felt on land.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight rates set to fall after rally
    The rebound that more than doubled commodity freight costs in two weeks is peaking as idled ships haul anchor and compete for cargoes of iron ore and coal.
  • Tanker rates seen rising on strong demand
    Rates for oil product tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to be mixed this week as Japanese demand for diesel and jet rises after the devastating earthquake, while naphtha needs fall sharply.
  • Dubai World unit nears US$2.2b loan deal
    Drydocks World (DDW), a unit of debt-ridden Dubai World, expects to complete the restructuring of a US$2.2 billion loan by April 30 and does not require government support, its chairman said yesterday.
  • Rig makers poised for robust year
Strait Talk
  • Japan will rebound from worst disaster since 1945
    AS THIS column is being written, the true extent of the disaster that has hit Japan is starting to become apparent. It is a catastrophe that came from the sea but its worst effects were largely felt on land.

Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan, Carlyle, Tiger tie up in US$5 billion ship buying deal
  • Southern Japanese ports resume operations, factories still shut
  • SITC shows how intra-Asia pays off as 2010 profits soar 248pc
  • Xiamen-Taiwan trade value at US$3.9 million in January
  • Qinzhou port boxes up 55pc, tonnage beats record in January
  • Waterway freight volume in Fujian up 6pc in January
  • NY-NJ records 16pc increase in container volume in 2010
  • Le Havre unveils express rail link to Ludwigshafen, Germany
  • MENA region beats eastern Europe for sourcing: GSLI report
  • Shipowners brace for greenie attack over sulphur fuel content
  • Lunar New Year shrinks HK air cargo, but boosts passenger volume
  • Cathay cargo numbers drop in February on capacity hikes
  • China's air cargo sector expected to consolidate in coming years

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM Group launches eco-calculator
  • Japan disaster leaves impact on shipping
  • MoS' Consultative Committee discusses SCI performance
  • Shipping cargo volumes to rise by 8-9 pc this fiscal
  • Tata's Nano may be exported to Malaysia
  • US calls for opening up insurance, retail to FDI
  • A packed programme, top speakers had the trade captivated
  • Container, liquid cargo operations at Karaikal port soon
  • DP World Chennai welcomes Maersk Line's ICON service
  • AILBIEA announces SPLASH 2011
  • SE Rly to transport more of non-iron ore items
  • Exports zoom by 50 pc to $23.6 billion in Feb. 11

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • UK: RFG calls for clear policies to reduce C02 emissions
    The UK's Rail Freight Group (RFG) has written to the secretary of state for transport, Philip Hammond, clearly outlining the vital role that railfreight has in helping the governme...
  • INTTRA celebrates 10th anniversary
    The New Jersey (USA)-based company INTTRA is celebrating its tenth anniversary as the leading e-commerce platform for the ocean freight industry. As the largest multi-carrier ...
  • New sales strategist on board at Beluga
    The core business of Beluga is the perfect completion of bespoke logistics challenges in the project and heavy lift segment worldwide. The objective of the Bremen (Germany)-based f...
  • USA: RWI Transportation opens a new terminal in Dallas
    The US service provider RWI Transportation has opened a new terminal in the Dallas-Fort Worth market (Texas). The new terminal is close to the centre of Dallas, giving it easy acce...
  • Iata publishing DGR in Russian
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is publishing a Russian language version of the latest edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) this month (March 2011). ...
  • Zurich airport - GPS approach system installed
    Zurich Airport became the first Swiss airport to use a satellite-based approach system. The modern approach procedure, which was phased in on 10 March, uses GPS technology to direc...
  • New EUR 100 million cargo terminal at Madrid-Barajas airport
    Iberia and Spain's national airport and traffic control authority Aena agreed to build a new, 39,000 sqm Iberia cargo terminal at the Madrid-Barajas airport. Commissioned for ...
  • Daimler and Rolls-Royce plan to scoop up Tognum
    Daimler and the Rolls-Royce Group are joining forces to launch a public tender offer for a 100% takeover of Tognum AG. The bid will come from a joint venture that will be equally o...
  • Ekol Logistics to be Turkish representative of TecDis
    The Turkish logistics service provider Ekol Logistics has become a member of the international network of TecDis (The European Technical Distribution Network) and its sole represen...
  • Hoyer to handle intralogistics for Carbon Black
    The international transport and logistics company Hoyer, based in Hamburg (Germany), has won a comprehensive on-site logistics contract from the German enterprise Evonik Carbon Bla...
  • Ceva to distribute spare parts for Mercedes-Benz and Smart in Italy
    The global logistics and supply chain management company Ceva Logistics has signed a three-year agreement for the distribution of spare parts for Mercedes-Benz and Smart cars throu...
  • Japan earthquake impacts aviation
    Japan Airlines cancelled 297 domestic and 34 international flights between 11 and 13 March following the disastrous earthquake and tsunami on 11 March. The tsunami flooded the...
  • Drewry: carriers at crossroads
    What makes freight rates tick, why investors consider the industry a risky bet and why predicting carrier profitability from one year to the next is almost impossible, are all care...
  • Veolia Transport and Transdev merger completed
    Veolia Environnement and the Caisse des D'p'ts recently announced the creation of Veolia Transdev, which evolved from the merger of their respective subsidiaries, Veolia Transport ...
  • OOCL reports return to profit
    Hong Kong-based Oriental Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) and its subsidiaries reported that its 2010 profit attributable to shareholders amounted to USD 1.867 billion, compa...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Construction of new sternwheeler is ahead of schedule
  • Israel intercepts weapons shipment
  • Northrop Grumman board approves spin-off of shipbuilding business
  • Japan Drilling Company places $210 million jack-up order at Keppel FELS
  • Sanko and Hellespont form offshore service vessel JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Port of Anacortes project in line for federal funding
  • Marcon acting as broker for integrated tug/barge
  • Helen Delich Bentley to receive maritime honor
  • Federal Maritime Commission announces compromise deals
  • Hanjin Shipping to partner in new Japan/Indonesia service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • VLCC earnings to bottom in 2011 on fleet oversupply
    Market faces unbalance until 2012 boost by longhaul Asian imports from Latin America
  • Japan crisis, Libya and Baltic ice keep aframaxes volatile
    It does not feature in the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index basket, so the so-called 'Indo up' route from Indonesia and Malaysia to northwest Asia does not always get much attention. But with last week's tragedy in Japan, that may be about to change
  • Nuclear plant blasts spark owners' fear for crews
    Bulk carrier owners are looking into writing new clauses into charterparty contracts in relation to radiation exposure of crews travelling to or close to Japan
  • Lack of tonnage lifts Pacific panamaxes
    Pacific round voyage rates for panamax bulk carriers have topped $17,000 per day, exceeding the price for transatlantic trips for the first time in four months
  • TBS covenant threat could be harbinger of dry bulk crisis
    Fresh negotiations with lenders unavoidable unless BDI and freight rates rebound
  • Sharing cost of PierPass
    It is ridiculous that PierPass' charges have not increased since 2006, when the cost of virtually everything else has gone up
  • Decisive action
    Politicians in Europe and the US would do well to ponder authorising their counterpiracy deployments to act in a more decisive manner
  • Dole income hit by soaring bunker prices
    Posts full-year loss of $30m
  • Long Beach box imports surge 12%
    US box hub sees 11% rise in February container volumes
  • Brussels warns Cyprus over lack of green strategies
    Cyprus at risk of punitive action for failing to meet environmental obligations as a European member state
  • Israeli commandos seize CMA CGM chartered boxship
    Vessel alleged to be carrying arms bound for terrorists in Gaza
  • Owners urged to act as ballast water deadline looms
    UK P&I Club says time running out to adopt operational and documentary procedures
  • Saudi crude shipments to Europe start from Yanbu to replace Libyan shortfall
    Libyan oil production 'off the market for many months' says International Energy Agency report
  • HCI terminates Beluga charters
    Decision made to secure the continued operation of the 20 ships
  • Malta sees upturn as Misurata remains shut
    Libyan port of Misurata closed but has not been damaged
  • CDB firms up links with Greece's XRTC
    Contract is for provision of financial advisory services to CDB
  • Diana inks new boxship charter deal with Maersk
    New deal for Sagitta will see Diana earning significant increase on rate
  • Sanko and Hellespont in offshore tie-up
    Joint venture to provide ship and crew management services for two companies' fleets of offshore vessels
  • ABP pushes ahead with Green Port Hull project
    Proceeding with environmental statements to support proposed '100m development
  • Transnet mulls new Durban box hub
    Plans $14.2bn project to develop second port with 6m teu capacity
  • Ship delays reported at Khalifa Bin Salman
    Box port operations continuing with some delays
  • Elefsis yard files for creditor protection
    Facing liquidity problems and in arrears on $54.2m of debts
  • Indonesian cabotage exemption gets cautious welcome
    Country's shipowners urge government to enforce cabotage rules whenever possible
  • First Ship Lease seeks to expand investment scope
    Shipping trust plans to look at time charters and offshore sector
  • James Fisher upbeat on coastal tanker outlook
    Sector an important generator of cash for marine services group
  • Danes offer alternative ro-ro energy calculation
    Hamburg Hafen Technical University finds EEDI does not work for ro-ro vessels
  • Analysis: IMO's trio of tools
    IMO keen to show it has the ability to act and formulate a reduction in shipping's CO2 emissions

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • India debates ship guards
    INDIA reportedly might allow armed guards on its merchant ships to protect them from pirates
  • LA, LB expect quake effects
    LONG Beach is accelerating $4Bn worth of expansion chemes as it comes off a record year of box growth
  • Tonnage demand seen rising
    DEMAND for tonnage should rise in parallel with healthier economies this year, an Oslo conference was told today
  • Bolloré wins Conakry concession
    FRANCE'S Bolloré will invest €500M ($697M) in Gonakry after being awarded a 25-year concession for operation of the Guinean port's box terminal
  • Russia yard spree reported
    RUSSIA'S United Shipbuilding reportedly aims to buy several domestic yards this year
  • Calling all cable ships
    TELECOM groups are scrambling today to assess how much repair by cable ships will be needed on seafloor cables damaged by Japan's huge tremor, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Suez revenues drop again
    EGYPT'S Suez Canal Authority said revenues from the waterway dropped for the second straight month in February
  • Reports predict spike in Japan coal imports
    JAPAN'S demand for thermal coal shipments will be spiking because of its quake crisis, according to two research reports
  • TBS covenants in jeopardy
    NASDAQ-listed TBS International, fresh off a major debt restructuring, admitted today that it could breach revised covenants within three months
  • Oil boon boosts Russian imports
    SOARING oil earnings have contributed to a 41% surge in Russia's imports in January
  • CMA CGM offers aid
    CMA CGM has offered free use of its containers to transport humanitarian aid to earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan
  • Huge LNG diversion warned
    UP TO 12Bn m' of LNG supplies are likely to be diverted away from Europe to bolster power generation in Japan, Deutsche Bank said today
  • SE Asia holds LNG potential
    ABOUT 60 small LNG carriers supplying more than 100 new gas-burning power plants could be needed in SE Asia by 2020, a study has suggested
  • Liners sort out quake aid
    JAPAN'S three biggest shipping groups are organising help for quake victims, Fairplay was told today
  • Tokyo fuel switching seen
    THE IEA today predicted that short-term fuel switching in the power sector is likely to be significant as Japan recovers from its quake crisis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Transport Operators Mobilize Japan Relief
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines and Taiwan's EVA Air began bringing rescue workers into areas of Japan devastated by the earthquake...
  • Coast Guard Seeks Comment on TWIC Reader Use
    The Coast Guard is seeking comment on a proposal for the voluntary use of equipment to read Transportation Worker Identification...
  • Spot Market Truck Index Hits Historic High
    Spot market truckload freight volume rose 38 percent in February from the previous month and 65 percent from a year...
  • Kerry Introduces Infrastructure Bank
    Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., will file legislation in the next two days to create the American Infrastructure Financing Authority with...
  • Larkin Rejoins Crowley Maritime
    Frank Larkin rejoined Crowley Maritime as vice president of sales and customer care for the company's liner services and logistics...
  • Hutchison IPO to Raise $5.5 Billion
    Hutchison Port Holdings, the world's largest port operator, said it priced an initial public offering for its South China region's...
  • FMC Reaches Compromises in Shipping Act Cases
    The Federal Maritime Commission announced Tuesday that it had reached compromise agreements with four non-vessel-operating common carriers after investigations of...
  • Wisconsin Unveils Grants, Loans for Freight Rail
    Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker unveiled over $20 million in state grants and about $5 million in loans to short line...
  • Israeli Commandos Seize CMA CGM Ship in Arms Probe
    Israeli commandos March 15 boarded a CMA CGM chartered container ship bound for Egypt allegedly carrying weapons for militant groups...
  • Trinity, GATX Set 5-Year Railcar Deal
    Railcar manufacturer Trinity Industries and equipment leasing firm GATX agreed on terms for Trinity to supply GATX with 12,500 railroad...
  • UPS' Crabbe on Supply Chain Challenges (Video)
    Jimmy Crabbe, vice president of Global Ocean Freight for UPS, discusses the company's continuing efforts to intercept security threats at...
  • LA-Long Beach Container Volume Edges Up
    Container volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach increased modestly in February compared to last year, with...
  • Ship Lines Suspend Service at Three Japanese Ports
    Shipping lines suspended service to three Japanese ports that were hit by Friday's tsunami but continue to serve six other...
  • Index Shows Truckload Demand Moderating
    A key measure of truckload demand dropped 5.3 percent this week after rising sharply in recent weeks, remaining at its...
  • Mica Aims for T&I to Complete Transport Bill in May
    The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to complete the panel's work on the next long-term transportation...
  • Frankfurt Freight Breaks February Record
    Frankfurt airport boosted freight traffic 4.3 percent in February from a year ago to an all time high for the...
  • Maersk Line's White on Container Availability, Panama Canal (Video)
    Michael White, president of Maersk Line North America, discusses the state of container availability and his thoughts on the Panama...
  • Toll's Coutts on Capacity, Logistics Forecast (Video)
    Paul Coutts, global director of marketing and sales for Toll, discusses capacity forecasts, the possible effects of the new HOS...
  • Modern Terminals' Levesque on China Trade, Logistics (Video)
    Peter Levesque, chief commercial officer of Modern Terminals and author of "The Shipping Point," discusses the main points of his...
  • NY Manufacturers Expand Business in March
    Manufacturers in New York expanded their business activity in March at a modest pace, according to a government survey. ...
  • India Container Traffic Grows 11 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by major ports in India grew 11 percent year-over-year in the April-February period, the Indian...
  • Pension Plans Could Push YRC Into Bankruptcy
    Teamster multi-employer pension plans are seeking a higher interest rate on deferred pension obligations owed by YRC Worldwide, throwing up...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • OOCL on top
  • UANI puts pressure on CMA CGM
  • Tokyo 'at risk' from nuclear fall-out
  • SITC's profit spirals
  • Wang 'the broker' to front Seaspan J-V

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • TEN 'top' at FBR
    Tsakos Energy Navigation replaces Overseas Shipholding Group on US investment bank's list of top stock picks.
  • Shutdowns trouble tankers
    Refinery closures after Japanese disaster to "lead to drop in oil demand" but some markets may rebound.
  • Rand sets the stage
    Great Lakes bulker owner plots acquisitions with $25m shelf registration filed with securities regulators.
  • Achilleas shows clean heels
    Armed guards prevent pirates from finding Greek bulker's weak spots in second 'attack' on ship this year.
  • TBS shares under fire
    Threat of covenant breaches and fourth-quarter loss spooks investors as shares of Joseph Royce-led owner slip by 10%.
  • Mols-Linien replaces boss
    Preben Wolff steps down at Danish ferry owner after big losses, as shareholder Clipper brings in DFDS man.
  • Drydocks nears debt deal
    Dubai-based Shipyard may hammer out restructuring of $2.2bn loan by the end of April, chairman says.
  • HCI chops Beluga charters
    Peter Dohle takes control of German KG giant's heavy-lift fleet as embattled operator fights to stay afloat.
  • Diana wins more work
    Greek owner extends charter for containership Sagitta for another two years at higher rate.
  • CMA CGM in arms drama
    Israeli forces storm containership chartered to Jacques Saade-led company amid claims it is carrying arms to Gaza terrorists.
  • Japan holds 21
    Neda Maritime bulker features on February detention list due to oily water separator deficiency.
  • CDB in fresh Greek deal
    China Development Bank signs up XRTC as it looks to strengthen ties with Greek owners.
  • Sanko and Hellespont team-up
    Japanese owner and Papachristidis family firm set up offshore shipmanagement venture.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens Galveston facility
    Roll-on/roll-off shipping and logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a heavy equipment processing facility at the Port of Galveston. This is one of 11 high and heavy processing facilities WWL operates, serving manufacturers an...
  • Sendai not key transpacific container port
    The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit northern Japan last week shouldn't significantly impact transpacific container shipments. According to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data, only one service connects any ports significantly affected b...
  • Garza gets regional CBP field command
    Gene Garza has been promoted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to director of field operations for the Laredo region in Texas, the agency said. Garza, the long-time port director of the Laredo port of entry, has served as interim regional dire...
  • Senators raise FTA pressure on White House
    A group of 44 Republican senators on Monday said they would block any commerce secretary nomination and other trade-related nominees unless the White House submitted all three pending U.S. free trade agreements to Congress for ratification. The Ob...
  • Gutmann to lead UPS sales team
    UPS has promoted Kate Gutmann to president of worldwide sales, effective April 1. She will succeed Wayne Herring, who is retiring after 38 years with the company, the past five as head of worldwide sales. Gutmann is president of enterprise sales fo...
  • Cathay volume down in February
    Cathay Pacific said its February air freight volume dropped 2.3 percent due to weak demand around the Lunar New Year. The airline, and sister airline Dragonair, carried 116,998 tons during the month while their load factor receded 9.5 percent to 67...
  • PO Shipping-TS Lines to expand TP network
    Two small Asia-based carriers that last year entered the transpacific trade have plans to significantly augment their capacity between Asia and North America ahead of peak season, according to a note this week in the maritime news serviceAlphaliner...
  • DeMint introduces water resource funds bill
    DeMint Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., on Monday introduced a bill that he said would reform the way harbor dredging and other water resources projects are funded. DeMint said the Army Corps of Engineers Reform Act of 2011 would achieve reform by "elimina...
  • Threaten to block Commerce nomination

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • Cargotec to deliver anchor-handling systems
    Cargotec has signed an agreement to deliver two sets of MacGregor anchor-handling systems for two ATHS/oil recovery vessels under construction at a Chinese Shipyard for a Singaporean owner
  • French frigate helps released bulk carrier
    The French frigate Niv'se has relieved the newly released Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier Jahan Moni by bringing fresh water, food and medical assistance. The vessel has a crew of 26
  • Strömma buys Helsinki and Copenhagen owners
    The Stockholm-based Strömma Turism & Sjöfart AB has bought the Danish tourist sailing company DFDS Canal Tours for SEK 132 million. The company is running a fleet of 16 passenger
  • Somali pirates handed life sentences
    Five Somali men convicted of piracy has been sentenced to life in prison by a US court in Norfolk. The men were found guilty at the end of last year
  • Stena Chiron arrives to China today
    The Swedish tanker operator Stena Bulk's crude oil tanker Stena Chiron, 72,825 DWT, that was moored at Yokohama when the tsunami hit Japan on Friday last week will arrive to

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2011
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    Inadequate products in Durban, according to reports.
  • Rotterdam market mixed
    'High demand and insufficient avails' in Rotterdam push up LSFO prices.
  • LSFO premium widens
    Bunker player says price gap is 'out of this world'
  • Energy tax worries bunker players
    Senegal tax will push up bunker prices.
  • Tallinn outperforms its Baltic rivals
    Estonian port posts record profits.
  • Bunker demand 'to remain depressed'
    Slow growth will see bunker sales concentrate 'in larger, more efficient centres', says report.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Mixed demand in Asia's key bunkering hubs on Tuesday, says traders.
  • 'Large potential' for LNG bunkering in Singapore
    Singapore the 'regionally preferred site' for LNG bunkering, says DNV.
  • Industry veteran joins Integra Fuel
    Simon Neo joins Integra Fuel as regional manager for Asia.
  • Nanoparticle technology targets shipping industry
    'Increases fuel efficiency and cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10%', says US firm.
  • Bunker costs 'could rise further' amid persisting unrest in Middle East
    Signs point to costs moving 'onwards and upwards'.
  • OOCL cuts bunker consumption in 2010
    Even as capacity increased 23% and total box liftings increased 15% during the year.
  • Hong Kong 380 cSt bunker supplies 'tightening'
    Delays in bunker fuel cargo replenishments.

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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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