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May 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US unprepared to benefit from Panama's imminent expansion
    The United States could get a major trade boost from the soon- to-be-finished expansion of the Panama Canal, but specialists worry poor infrastructure means Uncle Sam will miss the boat.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL narrows quarterly loss 10 fold to US$10 million, box revenue up 16pc
  • Port Tracker expects US imports to flatten in May, rise in August
  • ICTSI quarterly profit rises 25pc to US$28.5 million, volume up 22pc
  • Kenichi Kuroya quits, 'K' Line names deputy Jiro Asakura president
  • CSAV four-month volume up 48pc, but low rates threaten profitability
  • CMA CGM to sell 49pc in Malta Freeport terminal to service debt
  • Shanghai's imports under ECFA surpass US$100 million in first quarter
  • Danaos takes delivery and charters out 10,100-TEU Hanjin Greece
  • Vanguard moves Shanghai warehouse to larger premises
  • OOCL to expand and upgrade Scandinavian Express Service (SBX)
  • Port of Mundra full fiscal year container throughput rises 33pc
  • Sydney, Melbourne ports face saturation, action plan needed, say forwarders
  • Cathay cargo volume declines 8.4pc to 139,944 tonnes in April
  • Air NZ to court: Overseas deals are beyond New Zealand jurisdiction
  • Emirates full-year profit increases 68pc to US$1.6 billion
  • Air China, Cathay Pacific consolidate launch of Air China Cargo
  • India's Pune airport closer to achieving international air cargo role

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India tells IMO not to extend piracy zone nearer to coast
  • Safmarine opens regional office in Chennai
  • Dip in soyameal exports likely this month
  • EUs new trade scheme to deny India sops
  • Guar gum exports may set a new record this year
  • India to pay for Iran oil in , other currencies
  • CFSs near JN Port free to take call on handling hazmat
  • JSW Jaigarh Ports salient features highlighted at trade meet
  • Nhava Sheva CFS blaze being investigated
  • Supreme Court verdict clears way for JNPTs fourth box terminal
  • FinMin reproaches Rlys for poor record in awarding PPP projects
  • Rlys successfully operates 90-box 'python' train
  • 1-yr extension likely for wheat products exports
  • Exports surge 34.4 per cent in April
  • FDI sinks to 4-year low at $ 27 bn
  • Growth may start tapering down from July, Fieo warns exporters
  • IIP growth slows in 2010-11
  • India, Australia begin CECA negotiations
  • Report shows GCC states shifting towards Asia's emerging markets

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Shanghai forges plans for fourth and fifth runway at Pudong airport
    The Shanghai Airport Authority has unveiled plans to build a fourth and fifth runway at Pudong international airport. The new runways will be initially used for the testing of Chin...
  • IAG Cargo Group announces Q1 financial results
    The single cargo business unit for International Airlines Group (IAG Cargo Group), comprised of BA World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, recently reported that its commercial Q1/2011 reven...
  • Swedish mineral group orders new locomotives from Bombardier
    The board of Sweden's mineral group LKAB has decided to invest in four new dual IORE locomotives from Bombardier. The investment is strategic to LKAB's development plan and increas...
  • CIS market creates new boom in railcar business
    The current global market volume for new railway wagons is around EUR 8.7 billion, and is about EUR 8.3 billion per annum in the after-sales area. After the slump in 2009, the valu...
  • Equipment to be upgraded on Amtrak California corridors
    The USA's Federal Railroad Administration has awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) USD 100 million to purchase new equipment on Amtrak California trains t...
  • Six new passing lanes to be built on the Princes Highway
    The Australian state government plans to plough USD 5 million more into Princes Highway passing lanes than first declared. At least six new passing lanes will be constructed betwee...
  • ESS launches JetDocs to enable electronic traceability of jet fuel
    The Malta-based shipping and trade eDocs provider Electronic Shipping Solutions (ESS), has launched JetDocs, the first compliance solution for full batch traceability of jet fuel. ...
  • IDS Logistik collaborating with Hermes
    Germany's largest general cargo alliance, IDS Logistik, is now offering a new two-man service for dropping off consignments directly in the homes of private customers. To fulfil th...
  • BLG investing in HGV fleet despite red figures
    The German warehousing company BLG has continued to invest in expanding its truck fleet, despite posting red figures in its car transport sector. In 2010, BLG acquired some 80 new ...
  • Zim and United Arab Shipping Co implementing general rate increase
    Israel-based carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services will introduce a general rate increase (GRI) of USD 250 per teu on its westbound services from India to Europe and the Mediter...
  • OOCL sees cargo volume rising
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) saw its Q1/2011 cargo volume increasing by 12.%, compared to the first three months of 2010. The total revenue grew by 17.2% to USD 1.32 ...
  • From Duisburg to the Antarctic
    A unique project is being implemented by duisport Group this month. The German inland port operator is taking over a variety of services for the Kaefer corporation (Bremen), which,...
  • DB Schenker Award goes to Dr Stefan Walther
    The DB Schenker Award 2010 has been presented to Dr Stefan Walther from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany). The logistics prize, worth EUR 10,000, is aimed at junior re...
  • Klaus-Michael Kühne hands over sceptre to Karl Gernandt
    Following Klaus-Michael Kühne's recommendation to Kuehne + Nagel's board of directors, Karl Gernandt was recently elected chairman of the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based logistics...
  • Trans-o-Flex Thermomed enlarges service offer in France
    Trans-o-Flex Thermomed, a specialist for temperature-controlled transport services for the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its international network to cover France. To this ...
  • Private sector logistics emergency teams support relief efforts in Japan
    Logistics leaders UPS, TNT, Maersk and Agility are supporting the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Japan by boosting vital warehousing, transport and logist...
  • The transport logistic trade fair in Munich ending today
    Today is the last day of the transport logistic trade fair, which began in Munich on 10 May. This year's event once again fully deserved its reputation as the industry's leading tr...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Levingston and PaxOcean sign LOI to build world's largest liftboat

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Port Tracker report finds container numbers holding steady
  • US rail freight traffic delivers mixed bag for week
  • Port of Kalama to celebrate driving of historic railroad spike
  • Washington Ferries adds new vessel SALISH to fleet
  • Genco Shipping takes delivery of new 35,000 dwt Handysize ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • China turns to domestic VLCCs as crude oil imports increase
    Power hungry nation aims to bring in 50% of seaborne oil on its own vessels by 2015
  • Australia capesize ore rates fall to six-week low
    Market shrugs off rates decline as brokers look forward to rising iron ore demand from China
  • Charterers attempt to push West Africa-US rates below W80
    Rates stagnate...
  • Courage Marine posts third consecutive quarterly loss
    Singapore-listed dry bulk company suffers from lower fleet utilisation and weak freight rates
  • UK to give legal backing to armed guards on ships
    Amending law 'opens Pandora's box', admits shipping minister
  • UK to align seafarer pay differentials
    Proposed legislation would apply to those from EU and EEA
  • Capesize rates follow bunker prices lower
    Brokers expect increase in activity
  • Scorpio Tankers unveils $300m product tanker newbuilding spree
    Follow-on share issue of $60m launched in New York to underpin Hyundai Mipo order
  • Profit share from Shell charters fails to keep Crude in black
    Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner to pay dividend from net cash
  • The bunk in bunkers
    High fuel costs have peculiar effects on market sentiment
  • Not ideal, but pragmatic
    The UK's decision to give legal recognition to the use of armed anti-piracy guards is to be welcomed
  • Star Bulk splashes $51.5m on two more capesizes
    Vessels come with charters to miners which promise $64m to $75m in revenues
  • Kandla to seek bidders for dry bulk terminal development
    State-owned Indian port to offer 30-year concession to a private operator on build-operate-transfer basis
  • NOL $10m in red for first quarter
    Loss is less than expected, as APL garners cost gains
  • Malmö to inaugurate new harbour
    Two years of development work set to increase freight capacity fivefold
  • DFDS sees profits rise as trade returns to Baltic and North Seas
    Integration of Norfolkline has gone better than planned, says company
  • Marsh launches Charter Default cover
    New insurance product aims to protect shipowners from loss of revenue if charterer folds
  • The boat comes in for HHLA
    Terminal operator's earnings and market share both on the increase as chief predicts full-year growth rates 'well above 10%'
  • Gdansk seeks inspiration from UK portcentric business model
    Container terminal chief looks to Teesport, London Gateway and Liverpool to harvest ideas for boosting volumes
  • Buss Ports to open site at Eemshaven
    New terminal will focus on offshore windfarm projects as group also expands its rail freight operations
  • Rail shuttle to carry boxes between Rotterdam and Strasbourg
    Ter Haak Intermodal's twice-weekly trains will complement container barges
  • Ocean Rig nabs Petrobras contract
    Dryships unit to go ahead with IPO over next few months
  • Kuroya resigns from K Line
    Jiro Asakura named new head of Japan's third-largest shipping company
  • Dockwise shrugs off first-quarter loss
    Company points to record backlog of orders and a recent upturn in inquiries
  • Lidinsky orders review of box freight indices and derivatives trading
    FMC to examine whether 'modest, common-sense standards' are needed to avoid manipulation
  • Fear of high seafarer death toll blocks pirate hostage rescue missions
    Senior EU Navfor and US Coast Guard officers dampen hopes of bigger fleet to fight piracy
  • Star Bulk posts first quarter profit
    Cost reduction contributes to result above estimates, says chief executive Capralos

Fairplayweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Courage Marine swings to losses
    HONG KONG drybulk carrier Courage Marine announced today that it recorded net losses of $2.27M for 1Q11, reversing net profits of $3.58M for the same period last year
  • US box imports leveling
    IMPORT volume at US box ports is expected to level off this month after almost 18 months of year-on-year gains, retailers warned today
  • HHLA clawing back its market share
    HAMBURG'S HHLA has strengthened its position among northern Europe's box hubs with a 32% year-on-year increase in throughput, to 1.65M teu in the first quarter
  • Petronas plans $20Bn refinery
    MALAYSIAN oil major Petronas plans to build a refinery/petrochemicals complex in Johor, which is linked with Singapore by a bridge
  • Bunker rises cost NOL
    RISING bunker costs led to $10M in 1Q2011 net losses, Singapore's NOL said today
  • LA-LB boxes to keep surging
    CONTAINER volume growth of 10% at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach over the last half year should continue throughout 2011, a port official told Fairplay today
  • Star Bulk buys ships
    SPYROS Capralos-led Star Bulk said today it is buying two Capesize vessels for a total $51.5M
  • Rig upside fuels DryShips
    DRYSHIPS subsidiary Ocean Rig, which is poised for a US IPO, is picking up the slack for the group's drybulk and tanker units
  • MOL donates to quake recovery
    MOL SAID today its workers have donated about ¥55M ($682,000) to Japan's earthquake relief effort
  • Protections planned for warming Arctic
    ARCTIC nations have reportedly agreed to take steps to protect the region as global warming opens up opportunities for shipping and offshore exploration
  • Bunker prices plunge again
    THE SEESAW in bunker prices this week ended with marine fuel being priced lower today in Singapore, a day after the International Energy Agency cut its forecast for 2011 oil demand
  • LME picks Bilbao for billets
    BILBAO in northern Spain was named today as a delivery point for a London Metal Exchange steel billet contract
  • Demand buoys Supramaxes
    INDIAN coal demand is keeping Supramax rates up even as rates for Atlantic voyages are dropping, brokers have told Fairplay
  • Two Chinese ships to be scrapped
    CHINA Shipping Haisheng said today it would scrap two 1981-built ships
  • Mittal reveals profits drop
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) has revealed that net profits for FY2010-11 dropped 24% year on year, to $31.1M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Trailer Bridge Posts $10.4 Million Loss
    Trailer Bridge reported a first quarter net loss of $10.4 million, compared with $300,000 a year earlier, and said its...
  • House Prepares 'Backup' FAA Extension Bill
    House transportation committee members filed a "precautionary" Federal Aviation Administration extension bill that would tide the agency over if congressional...
  • Barge Unloadings Slide at New Orleans
    The number of grain barges unloading at New Orleans in recent weeks has dropped 14 percent from average levels for...
  • Marine Intermodal Growth Outpaces Domestic
    Demand for marine containers grew faster in this year's first quarter than for domestic intermodal containers or trailers, the Intermodal...
  • Exports Lead 7.2 Percent Volume Gain at LA-Long Beach
    Combined imports and exports at Los Angeles and Long Beach, the busiest U.S. container ports, rose 7.2 percent in April...
  • Truck Market Tightens for Shippers, Index Shows
    Market conditions are worsening for U.S. shippers as truck capacity tightens and fuel prices and surcharges rise, an index released...
  • Kirby Warns of Flood Impact on Earnings
    Kirby Corp., a major U.S. barge line for chemicals and oil products, said worsening river conditions across the flooded Midwest...
  • Kintetsu World Express Profit Soars 72.4 Percent
    Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said that its profit surged 72.4 percent in fiscal 2010, which ended on...
  • Volkswagen Picks Savannah for Parts
    Volkswagen will import auto parts for its new manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., through the Port of Savannah, the Georgia...
  • UASC Adds Port Call at Jebel Ali
    United Arab Shipping Company expanded its Asia-Europe Service 1 with a direct call at Jebel Ali, a major transshipment hub...
  • Floods Raising Shipper Costs, Analyst Says
    Bulk shipper costs are escalating for the second quarter, an industry analyst said, because of heavy flooding on major U.S....
  • UCLA-Ceridian Trucking Index Drops 0.5 Percent
    The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index fell 0.5 percent in April after rising 2.7 percent in March, underscoring what the...
  • Import Volume to Level off, NRF Says
    Growth in import cargo volume at the U.S.'s 10 busiest container ports is expected to level off until the annual...
  • FMC to Study Rate Indexes, Derivatives
    The Federal Maritime Commission wants to learn more about the nascent container freight index and derivatives markets. Chairman Richard L....
  • GE Plans Locomotive Plant in Fort Worth
    GE Transportation says it will open a locomotive manufacturing facility in Texas, with production to start next year. The company...
  • HHLA Profit Soars 47 Percent to $23.6 Million
    HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, increased first quarter profit by 47 percent from a year ago as container volume jumped 32...
  • New Orleans Port Open, Flood Worries Rise
    The Coast Guard, bracing as Mississippi River floodwaters spread south, was preparing Friday to restrict vessel traffic at the Port...
  • Air Cargo's Holding Pattern
    Neel Shah, vice president of Delta Airlines' cargo division, has reason to be pleased with 2011's first quarter results. Despite...
  • Tay Yoshitani Collaborating to Grow
    Tay Yoshitani believes that each port is unique, and the role of the chief executive is to ascertain a port's...
  • Building Prices
    Unilever got a strong sign last week of just how concerned China is about inflation. The country's economic planning agency...
  • NOL Posts $10 Million First Quarter Loss
    NOL Group, parent of APL and APL Logistics, lost $10 million in the first quarter ending March 31, as rising...
  • India's Exports Jump 35 Percent
    India's exports surged nearly 35 percent year-over-year to $23.9 billion in April, the first month of fiscal 2011-2012, according to...
  • Iberia Launches Madrid-Brussels Freighter
    Spanish airline Iberia will start operating a 737 freighter between Madrid and Brussels in an upgrade to the carrier's perishables...
  • 'K' Line Names Asakura CEO, President
    "K" Line appointed Jiro Asakura as its new CEO and president Friday, taking the place of Kenichi Kuroya, who resigned...
  • CSAV Volume Jumps 48 Percent
    CSAV's container volume increased by 48 percent in the first four months of 2011, the Chilean carrier said Thursday. ...
  • Auto Shipping Drives Wilh. Wilhelmsen Net Up 150 Percent
    Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen reported a $22.3 million net profit in the first quarter, up from $8.8 million last year, but...
  • Frankfurt Air Cargo Jumps 12.8 Percent
    Frankfurt Airport boosted cargo traffic 12.8 percent in April from a year ago to an all time high for the...
  • APM Terminals Signs 30-Year Peru Terminal Pact
    APM Terminals signed a 30-year concession contract with the Peruvian government Thursday for the development and operation of the multi-purpose...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins other carriers in the red
  • NOL: bunker cost hike and declining rates spell Q1 loss
  • Maersk boxship still aground off Vietnam
  • FMC initiates group to examine derivatives
  • APM T committed to emerging markets

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Scorpio still hungry
    Emanuele Lauro says "disciplined expansion will continue" as US-listed product player prepares to feast on $300m worth of tankers.
  • Crude tops Wall Street
    New York-listed tanker-owner's first quarter beats analysts' predictions.
  • Eidesvik in COA capture
    Kristian Eidesvik-controlled Wilson shells out $1m for DFDS Logistics' dry-cargo book.
  • Rieber falls to loss
    Slow start in first quarter for specialist offshore owner, but contract cover now in place.
  • Pappas pair sold to Star
    Nasdaq-listed owner lays down over $50m for a couple of capesize bulkers, apparently from Petros Pappas' Oceanbulk.
  • Namura feeling low
    Japanese shipbuilder hits the mark with forecast but profit slumps.
  • Diana does dry deal
    New York-listed Greek owner pays $30m for 2007-built Oak Maritime bulker.
  • Bergen back in the black
    Norwegian company moves out of the red as offshore work overtakes shipbuilding for the first time.
  • Fesco wins again
    Russian container line recovers from big 2009 loss to post profit for last year, as terminals sale boosts result.
  • Sasebo gloomier
    Japanese shipbuilder improves annual result, but expects to make less this year.
  • Kyoei Tanker dives
    Japanese tanker owner sees yearly earnings plummet 67% after suffering KLC blow.
  • Courage curtailed
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by lower rates and vessel utilisation to 31 March.
  • Club probe will be heavier
    Sealed lips, hectic in Hellerup, shipowners in space and a few insightful tips from top managers.
  • NOL cuts loss
    Singapore containership owner heading in right direction in Q1, but high fuel prices still a problem.
  • DryShips a big winner
    George Economou-led company sees earnings soar as drilling strikes it lucky.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    GulfNav and Nordic American Tankers lock horns while a costly fire sets up Braemar's first distressed purchase.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Logistics-transport M&A activity flat in Q1
    Major merger and acquisition activity in the transportation and logistics industry was flat in the first quarter, according to PwC's quarterly analysis of the market,Intersections. There were 37 deals of greater than $50 million in the quarter, co...
  • Evergreen increases rates to Europe
    Evergreen said it has implemented a rate restoration program to increase freight rates from the United States, including Puerto Rico, on June 15 to Europe, the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. The increase applies to all commodities and is $125 for...
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises transatlantic rates
    The German container line Hapag-Lloyd said this week it will raise rates between North America and Europe beginning July 1. The increase, which apply in both directions, is $240 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container between the Unit...
  • APL loses $8 million in first quarter
    NOL, the Singapore-based parent company of APL, reported $1.3 million in first quarter operating profit, though APL suffered a loss in the period. The group performance improved on a $74 million loss in the same period in 2010. Revenue increased 1...
  • FMC to look at container swaps
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has created a working group that will research and analyze issues arising from the use of container freight rate indices in service contracts and index-based derivative transactions. "Index-based ocean freight ...
  • Mexico joins Carnet system
    Mexico will become the 71st country to accept ATA Carnets on May 16, making it easier and less expensive for business travelers to temporarily bring certain goods into the country, according to the U.S. Council for International Business. ATA Carn...
  • Mergers and acquisitions
    Logistics-transport M&A activity flat in Q1Major merger and acquisition activity in the transportation and logistics industry was flat in the first quarter, according to PwC's quarterly analysis of the market,Intersections. There were 37 deals of ...
  • APM Terminals
    signs Peru port deal has entered into a 30-year concession contract for the development and operation of Terminal Muelle Nore at the Port of Callao, Peru. APMT cleared to bid on new Nhava Sheva terminalAn India Supreme Court decision has paved th...
  • Transatlantic rate hikes
    Hapag-Lloyd raises transatlantic rates The German container line Hapag-Lloyd said this week it will raise rates between North America and Europe beginning July 1. Evergreen increases rates to EuropeEvergreen said it has implemented a rate restorati...
  • Washington Notebook

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 13, 2011
  • Week ends with mixed prices
    Crude futures climbed higher on strong European numbers.
  • Mixed cruise industry messages on ECA effect
    Operator plays down risk of changed itineraries, while industry body remains concerned about impact of fuel cost.
  • Prices rise in Fujairah but Durban market falls
    Deliveries available up to and including May 27 in Cape Town.
  • 2012 sulphur limit affecting up to 15% of supply
    Can be met with blending, but 'changes will have to be made' in some markets.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg firm
    LSFO tight in Hamburg.
  • NOL says bunker costs have 'interrupted momentum'
    'Emphasis on slow-steaming' will remain.
  • Andatee to focus on growth
    Profit, revenue and sales all up in Q1.
  • Singapore marine fuels sales hit 14-month low
    Sales down by 8% month-on-month.
  • Chemoil reports $23.2 million Q1 profit
    Company reports strongest quarterly profit since its IPO in 2006.
  • Week closes with firming Asian prices
    Demand 'weak' in key Asian bunker hubs on Friday.
  • Hapag-Lloyd in the red on 'difficult' business conditions
    Rise in oil prices, weak US-dollar and growing competition 'making business more difficult' says Hapag-Lloyd chairman.
  • MRPL sells 380 cSt cargo at steady prices
    Sumitomo buys 80,000 mt of 380 cSt fuel oil parcel.
  • Matson fuel surcharge to increase on bunker costs
    Company to raise fuel surcharge to 47.5% for Hawaii service, and 49% for Guam/CNMI and Micronesia service.
  • High bunker costs hit Hanjin Shipping's Q1 results
    Hanjin Shipping posts higher operating loss of 11.6 billion won in Q1 2011.

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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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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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