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February 17, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • LNG freight rates up on demand surge
    Record demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is causing the decade-long glut of vessels that carry the fuel to disappear, doubling freight rates and at least tripling profit for shipping lines Golar LNG Ltd and Exmar NV.
  • Korea Line falls to lowest in over four years
    Korea Line Corp, South Korea's second-largest operator of dry-bulk ships, plunged to the lowest in more than four years after a Seoul court accepted its application to enter receivership.
  • ICS changes policy on private armed guards
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has changed its policy on private armed guards, and now accepts operators must be able to defend their ships against rising pirate attacks, the chamber said on Tuesday.
  • Persian Gulf tanker supply falls

Sched Netweb site
  • HK up 5.7pc in January to 2.1 million TEU, Singapore rises 3.6pc
  • Port Tracker sees 6pc first half US import growth - 7-8pc full year
  • CKYH to offer sixth Far East-N Europe loop (NE-6)
  • Danish warship catches pirates, but releases them in Somalia
  • US exports up 16.6pc in 2010, led by agricultural surge
  • Fuel shortages, but boxes move despite South Africa truck strike
  • ICTSI's Subic Bay terminal welcomes Tiger Lines
  • US container share falls by nearly half over 14 years
  • BNSF spends US$3.5 billion to upgrade speed and volume
  • World air cargo volumes grow 21pc in 2010
  • Despite growth, global air cargo remains uncertain
  • Tulsa air cargo declines 2.3pc, but passengers volume up 4pc
  • Boeing starts up defence plant at MidAmerica St Louis

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Far Shipping vessel makes maiden call at VCT
  • GE Shipping net profit rises by 24 pc
  • Irano Hind vessel feared hijacked by Somalian pirates
  • OOCL's Empty Pickup Appointment service a success
  • Indo-UAE trade up by 300 pc since '05
  • Rail freight traffic rises to 82.55 mt in Jan.
  • Rlys, Kolkata Port may join hands for rail-road connectivity project
  • SC asks Karnataka to speed up Bangalore-Mysore infra corridor project
  • Adani Enterprises' net surges 56 pc in Q3
  • AL scheme aids exports of sugar companies
  • AP SEZ exports may double to Rs 11,200 cr.
  • Bank credit increases by Rs 15,348 cr.
  • Fieo all praise for Sharma's schemes to boost exports
  • Food inflation falls to 13.07 pc
  • Forex reserves up by $243 mn
  • Govt unlikely to lift wheat export ban soon
  • Govt's wavering puts sugar industry in a spot
  • Onion farmers demand lifting of export ban
  • Wheat production may touch all-time high
  • Fieo interaction with Customs Commissioners on Feb. 25

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
  • Kuehne + Nagel to provide logistics support for new offshore oil fields in Norway
    Eni Norge has awarded a four-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel to provide integrated transport, forwarding and customs clearance services. Eni Norge is part of the Italian integrated...
  • Dachser collaborating with Brummer in Austria
    Dachser, a global logistics provider, is entering an exclusive partnership in its food logistics business segment with Austria-based Brummer Logistik GmbH to provide temperature-co...
  • Jöbstl building new handling terminal in Austria
    The Austrian forwarding and logistics company Jöbstl has launched another programme to upgrade its service portfolio. At the end of January, a ground-breaking ceremo...
  • Boeing celebrates premiere of new B747-8 intercontinental giant
    The US airframe constructor Boeing unveiled its new gigantic B747-8 intercontinental aircraft last weekend (12-13 February). Approximately 10,000 guests, including custom...
  • Four new PPP airport projects in the Philippines
    The Philippine Government has identified four immediate public-private partnership (PPP) airport projects for 2011. Foreign investors are being asked to invest in infrastructure th...
  • Air Asia has big plans for Europe
    Air Asia expanded its European network again on 14 February. Air Asia, a long-haul subsidiary of the Malaysian budget carrier, now flies to Paris Orly four times per week...
  • Maersk Drilling orders two jack-up rigs
    Maersk Drilling, an entity within the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has signed a contract with Keppel FELS Ltd in Singapore for the construction of two ultra harsh, high capacity jack-...
  • VSTEP and CIEMF consolidate training and distribution partnership for Argentina and Latin America
    VSTEP, a leading international developer of simulators and virtual training software, recently established an official distribution and training partnership with Centro de Investig...
  • Toll Global Forwarding: new premises in Switzerland
    Toll Global Forwarding has announced that it is changing its office location from Kloten to Zurich Oerlikon (both Switzerland). With effect from 28 February 2011, the address ...
  • De Patrizi confirmed as chairman of Fercargo
    Giacomo Di Patrizi, the CEO of rail operator Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana (CFI), was confirmed as chairman of Fercargo, the Italian association of private rail companies that was...
  • MAN: market leader again in Brazil
    The MAN production plant in Resende (Brazil) built around 68,000 truck and bus chassis last year. That was 45,500 vehicles, or 50% more, than in 2009 and represents a new productio...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • Marad awards ship management contracts for eleven NRDF/RRF vessels
  • Transocean orders two jack-up rigs at Keppel FELS
  • ABS to form software JV with Herbert Engineering Corporation
  • Vigor Industrial completes acquisition of Todd Shipyards
  • Pasha Hawaii orders second RO/RO at VT Halter Marine
  • Jacob Stolt-Nielsen: Hang the pirates
  • PGS goes to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for next-generation Ramforms

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • ICTSI Oregon now operating Port of Portland's Terminal 6
  • NewLead Holdings charters pair of products tankers
  • Port of Camas-Washougal adds new boat ramp ticket machine
  • NOL Group reports profits soar during 2010
  • MarAd taps three firms to operate reserve fleet ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • Ex-Iranian boxship finds charterer
    MSC agrees two-year charter at $38,000 daily for Fourth Ocean as market races ahead
  • Opec crude output surge to sustainrate rises for VLCCs
    Middle East to Asia carriers set for boostas Chinese oil demand continues to rise
  • Buoyant panamaxes push up Baltic Dry Index
    The Baltic Dry Index rose 35 points todau to 1,271, as panamax rates in both the Atlantic and Pacific trading regions improved further
  • Seaspan poised to order after winning boxship design fight
    Owner seeking further price cuts from yards before finally committing to 10,000 teu orders
  • Military under fire for pirate releases
    Lack of political will rather than legal framework to blame, says Intertanko
  • Lack of political will is reason for pirates release
    The excuse that international law requires pirates to be caught in the act of an attack as a condition for prosecution has no basis in international law
  • A generation of shipping socialists say 'dugnad'
    Norwegian industry knows where to find its enthusiasm, innovation and optimism
  • We should flock to the aid of Chirp
    The UK's Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme plays an important role. If its government funding is cut, the industry should chip in to save it
  • Brussels eyes all-out assault on shipping
    Alarm raised over possible references to unlimited liability and manning directive in commission White Paper on transport to be published in March
  • Demand is key issue for post-panamax fleet's future deployment
    Will a rise in the use of post-panamaxes absorb the arrival of newbuilds?
  • Tanker owners strike right note for investors' cash
    Despite a gloomy outlook for mainstream crude tanker markets, companies have found it easy to raise funds
  • Chinese GDP overtakes Japan but with a pay-off in trade
  • Eagle Bulk at risk from unpaid charter hire
    Company cannot afford to have charter hire remain unpaid for the 13 supramax vessels on charter to Korea Line
  • Hurtigruten posts $3.7m profit in 2010
    Returns first profit since its launch in 2006 and sees promising results from cruise division
  • Maersk Tankers in management reshuffle
    Henrik Ramskov promoted to chief operating officer to replace Kristian Morch
  • Logent wins Gothenburg car terminal contract
    Logistics company secures 10-year contract to operate terminal
  • Maersk takes advantage of Indian export boom
    To launch new east-west route between Indian subcontinent and Europe
  • CSAV expands South America-Europe network
    To launch new weekly Latin American west coast feeder service
  • Dover faces tariff rise probe
    Formal inquiry to be held into objections by P&O Ferries and Norfolkline
  • Car transport demand helps lift Wilh Wilhemsen profit
    Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding income in 12 months ending December 31 totalled $2.8bn
  • NOL posts $461m profit in 2010
    Returns to profit in 2010 compared with $741m loss in 2009
  • Maersk Alabama pirate to be sentenced today
    New York court to sentence Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse who pleaded guilty
  • Dahlman Rose bolsters oilfield services unit
    Appoints James Crandell to become managing director and global head of oilfield services research
  • NewLead inks charter deals for panamax pair
    Long-term charters will take two of its youngest vessels off the spot market
  • Speak out on piracy
    The shipping industry needs to go on the offensive in highlighting the issue of piracy
  • Question of cash
    TBS International's management has highlighted its commitment to the company by digging deep into its own pocket
  • Transpacific box spot rates slide
    Rates now slightly below corresponding 2010 levels

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • LA-LB box imports jump
    BOX IMPORTS at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are continuing to grow in the new year
  • Suez revenues fall 1.6%
    SUEZ Canal revenues slipped 1.6% to $416.6M in January, from $423.4M in December, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Japan, India sign trade deal
    JAPAN and India have signed an agreement that is expected to lead to a "significant boost" in trade between the two countries, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Farstad profits plummet
    NORWAY'S Farstad Shipping today reported a dramatic fall in annual profits for 2010 after its fourth-quarter earnings fell to a small fraction of those recorded a year earlier
  • Solutions helps pick next-generation ship
    THIS YEAR'S Nor-Shipping in Oslo will feature two new awards that shine the spotlight on excellence on ship design, shipbuilding and equipment
  • US awards ship management contracts
    THREE US ship management companies have been awarded a total $77.36M in contracts to crew and maintain 10 reserve fleet vessels for MarAd
  • Seadrill offshoot places 25% of new shares
    SEADRILL today placed 250M new shares with investors, a quarter of the 1Bn shares it intends to issue before its demerger
  • Baltic states agree on LNG terminal
    LITHUANIA, Latvia and Estonia plan to seek EU funding for a joint LNG import project, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • IPIC gobbles up CEPSA
    SPAIN'S markets commission CNMV said today the UAE investment fund IPIC has taken over the vehicle fuel and bunkering company CEPSA
  • Capesize bunkering pushes up rates
    BROKERS in Singapore have told Fairplay that pricier bunkers have encouraged Capesize owners to refuel ships in the city-state before deciding whether to seek business in Australia or Brazil
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen gained at 2010's end
    NORWAY'S vehicle carrier and auto logistics group Wilh. Wilhelmsen said today it had net profits of $102.4M in the last quarter of 2010, from $71.4M in that period of 2009
  • Guangzhou shares rise on deal
    SHARES of China's government-owned Guangzhou Shipyard rose today after it said it would increase its stake in a related company
  • Keppel shares surge on orders
    AS KEPPEL Corp's orderbook grows, so does the Singapore company's stock price
  • STX OSV sees oil demand boost
    STX OSV told Fairplay today that rising oil demand is expected to drive new orders this year
  • Oz cyclone threat intensifies
    THE CYCLONE risk for northern Australia has increased, with a new storm off the northwest joining the upgraded Cyclone Carlos in threatening the region.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • Q&A: Touring the Panama Canal Expansion Project
    In this podcast, Senior Editor of Trans-Atlantic Peter T. Leach talks with Managing Editor Dana L. Brundage on location from...
  • Cleveland Drops Trucks for Passenger Ferry
    The Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority is shifting its plans from a freight-focused ferry service across Lake Erie to Canada to focus...
  • Maersk Alabama Pirate Sentenced to 34 Years
    The sole surviving member of the Somali pirate crew who hijacked the U.S.-flag Maersk Alabama in 2009 was sentenced Wednesday...
  • FMC Approves Tariff Exemption for NVOs
    The Federal Maritime approved rules Wednesday that would exempt non-vessel-operating common carriers from the legal requirement to use published tariffs...
  • Poultry Export Volume Falls as Value Rises
    U.S. poultry exports declined 4.4 percent in volume but increased 0.2 percent in value last year despite trade frictions with...
  • FMCSA Extends Trucker HOS Comment Period
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will take comments on its proposed truck driver hours of service rules until March...
  • Mica 'Deeply Disappointed' at Fla. Ending Rail Project
    Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he is "deeply disappointed" at Wednesday's decision...
  • Fla. Governor Seeks Dredging, Highway Funds Over Rail
    Florida Gov. Rick Scott submitted a list of major freight-related port and highway project needs to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood...
  • Pasha Orders Car-Truck Carrier for Hawaii Trade
    Pasha Hawaii contracted with VT Halter Marine in Pascagoula, Miss., for construction of a second pure car/truck carrier for use...
  • Container Rate Index Dips for First Time in Year
    Spot rates on a key trans-Pacific container route fell 2.4 percent last week from a year earlier - the first...
  • Truckload Rates Seen Rising 5 to 10 Percent
    Truckload carriers are seeking rate hikes ranging from 5 to 10 percent as annual contracts come up for renewal, Wall...
  • LaHood Says Other States in Line for Fla. Rail Money
    Plenty of other states will want the passenger rail money that Florida's governor rejected, said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, while...
  • NY-NJ Port Urges Support for Dredging Funds
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's top officer urged Congress to support President Obama's budget proposal to...
  • US Steel Exports Grew 29.3 Percent in 2010
    U.S. steel exports jumped 29.3 percent to 12 million tons last year despite a 0.1 percent dip in December volume,...
  • DP World's Cochin Terminal Stands Idle
    Trade moving through India's Port of Cochin is at a complete standstill as the planned transfer of container activity from...
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen Boosts Profit 13.5 Percent
    Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding boosted earnings 13.5 percent in 2010 from the previous year, driven by strong growth in auto...
  • United Arab Shipping Inks $302 Million Ship Loan
    United Arab Shipping Company finalized a $302 million loan facility to finance the acquisition of three remaining container vessels of...
  • England Logistics Buys TMS Technologies
    England Logistics acquired TMS Technologies of Alma, Mich., giving the subsidiary of trucking giant C.R. England access to new logistics...
  • Savannah Container Volume Grows 5 Percent in January
    Container traffic through Savannah posted a year-to-year gain of 5 percent in January while the port's intermodal rail traffic posted...
  • Fla. Governor Kills Major High-Speed Rail Project
    Florida Gov. Rick Scott is rejecting the Obama administration's grants for a major high-speed rail project between Tampa and Orlando,...
  • STB Proposes Big Cut in Shipper Complaint Fees
    The Surface Transportation Board wants to make it cheaper for frustrated rail shippers to file formal complaints over rates and...
  • Industrial Production Dipped in January
    U.S. industrial production fell 0.1 percent in January as a weather-related decline in utility output offset a continued upswing in...
  • DB Schenker Opens Hub in Leipzig for BMW
    DB Schenker is setting up a logistics center in Leipzig, Germany, to supply auto components to BMW car plants in...
  • ANA Carries 29 Percent More International Cargo
    Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume increased for the 16th consecutive month in December on a year-on-year...
  • NOL Posts $461 Million Profit for 2010
    APL's parent company reported fourth quarter net earnings of $177 million, reversing last year's losses and pushing 2010 net profit...
  • MSC Raises US Outbound Rates to Asia
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. announced new rate increases for U.S. export cargo to Asia on Tuesday, the latest in a series...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • MSC moves into top position
  • Maersk/Safmarine to start Europe East India service
  • City Deep container moves affected by SA truck dispute
  • Eurozone growth stutters
  • Chamber warns on 'major impact' of piracy

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • Social network for seafarers
    Website offers social forum for seafarers and visually enticing image bank for owners on the lookout for eastern European job seekers.
  • Somali pirate sentenced
    FBI says 34-year prison term for Maersk Alabama hijacker sends clear message that pirates are not beyond reach of US justice.
  • Sevan fined by Oslo bourse
    Offshore owner slapped on the wrist after failing to report timely update about FPSO equipment failure.
  • Dahlman seals new hire
    US investment bank bets on future of oilfield services sector as it poaches James Crandell from Barclays.
  • Danish ferry dented in gales
    Thor Sydfyen temporarily out of service after hitting the side at Fynshav pa Als.
  • Omega sells JV stake
    George Kassiotis-led Greek tanker owner sells off part of stake in Glencore joint venture to fund new ships.
  • Polarcus lands project
    Rolf Ronningen-led seismic syndicate scores two-month contract for newbuilding bankrolled by market raid.
  • Shanghai founds fund
    Chinese city aims to raise $7.6bn to invest in shipyards and ports throught to 2020.
  • Sick crewman saved
    Seafarer suffering severe chest and stomach pain taken from Pacific Duchess off India.
  • Solstad mulls bond blitz
    Oslo-listed offshore owner looks to tap Norwegian bond market as it races to refinance debt.
  • 'No big drama' for Farstad
    Fall in Norwegian owner's operating profit comes as no surprise to the market.
  • MHI snares $1bn order
    Petroleum Geo-Services turns to Japanese yard with potential four ship seismic deal.
  • NewLead twins fixed
    Nasdaq-listed owner reveals long-term deals for a pair of products tankers at growing rates.
  • NOL shatters bets
    Singapore-listed container line powers past forecasts in Q4 but it is not getting carried away by the revival.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • Bisignani pleads for third Hong Kong runway
    The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday called on Hong Kong authorities to move forward with plans for a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport. "Hong Kong outperforms its population size on the world stage because of its...
  • OOCL rejoins Hapag-Lloyd transatlantic shuttle
    Hong Kong-based liner carrier OOCL said Tuesday it will rejoin as a slot buyer a Hapag-Lloyd-operated transatlantic service due to restart March 13. The German line said Monday it isstarting its ASE service again, with an added call at Hamburg . Th...
  • Japan Big 3 add Quetzal to Asia/South America
    An Asia-West Coast South America service operated by Japan's Big 3 liner carriers is being amended to include a call at the Central American port of Puerto Quetzal, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The ALEX 2/ANDES-2 service is...
  • Maersk starts India/Europe service
    Maersk Line and subsidiary Safmarine will start a service linking the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and northern Europe in March. The ICON service will operate with seven 3,400-TEU vessels with a port rotation of Chennai, Colombo, Salalah, Zeeb...
  • CKYH to start Asia loops in spring
    CKYH Alliance carriers are due to introduce two strings from Asia in April and May, according to the maritime news serviceAlphaliner.One will be a sixth Asia/northern Europe loop, NE-6, to be operated with nine post-Panamax vessels with a rotation ...
  • MSC raising U.S. export rates to Asia
    The Swiss liner carrier MSC said Tuesday it is increasing rates on U.S. export shipments to Asia. The increase, $100 per TEU for dry cargo and $150 for reefer cargo, is applicable to all U.S. origins and all Asian destinations from March 15....
  • UASC secures financing for mega ship order
    Liner carrier United Arab Shipping Co. said Tuesday it has secured $302 million term loan facility to finance the acquisition of three 13,100 TEU vessels. The vessels are the remaining three out of an order of nine such vessels, which the carrier c...
  • APL nets nearly $500 million in 2010
    Liner carrier APL reported $490 million in operating profits in 2010, a year after it lost $698 million, APL's parent company NOL said Wednesday. APL's revenue rose 47 percent in 2010 to $8.3 billion, aided by "higher volumes of cargo transported ...
  • Rebound continues
    Work starts on Long Beach Middle Harbor projectLong Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners this week approved a $123 million dredging and wharf building contract that officially starts construction of the landmark Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project, ...
  • Demand, rate increases drive turnaround

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • Reseach vessel order to Rauma shipyard
    The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia has ordered a fisheries research vessel from STX Finland Oy for delivery in spring 2012. The contract has
  • Start of St Petersburg'Stockholm ferry service in late March
    St. Peter Line starts up their ferry service between St. Petersburg and Stockholm with the Princess Anastacia (ex Olympia) on March 31, 2010. There will be two sailings a week
  • Tallink largest in Tallinn
    During 2010 Tallink counted for 61 per cent of the seaborne passengers travelling through the port of Tallinn. Tallink operates two services from Tallinn, one to Helsinki and one to
  • Lisco Gloria to be broken up in Klaipeda
    On February 16, 2011 DFDS Seaways' badly damaged ro-pax vessel Lisco Gloria leaves Odense under tow for her last voyage to be broken up at Klaipeda by BLRT Grupp's
  • Logent takes over Gothenburg car terminal
    The Swedish logistics company Logent takes over the car terminal at Port of Gothenburg, the concession agreement runs over a period of ten years. "Logent is an innovative, rapidly growing

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
  • Fujairah bunker market softens
    Product avails remain tight in Cape Town.
  • IFO prices steady in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    In Hamburg, supplier short on low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) products for prompt delivery.
  • Fuel oil duty to rise
    Russian tariffs on crude oil exports at two-year high.
  • NOL highlights slow steaming as profits grow
    But rising bunker prices will 'weigh on' future operating costs.
  • Fuel oil cargo sold at $8-9 premium
    Traders say high premium is 'in line' with recent transactions in the 'tightly supplied' East Asian market.
  • FAL Oil resumes 'normal bunkering' at UAE ports
    Bunkering ops at Khor Fakkan resume on Wednesday after more than a month's suspension.
  • Bunker prices fall at major ports
    Demand at key Asian ports mostly below average on Wednesday.
  • WFS sues Korea Line for unpaid bunkers
    Files complaint against the troubled shipping firm for $980,597 in unpaid bunkers and services provided to two vessels.
  • South China's February fuel oil imports fall 13%
    Mostly due to ample stocks brought over from January and sluggish demand, says local importer.
  • Tight bunker supplies 'finally ease' in Hong Kong
    Replenishment cargo arrives at the port; another is expected later this week.
  • Singapore shipping firm to implement bunker recovery scheme
    Scheme to be implemented due to rising bunker prices, says Sea Consortium Pte Ltd.
  • KPI Bridge Oil moves New York offices
    KPI has moved its New York offices to 'accommodate further expansion.'
  • 'Off spec' fuel blamed for tanker engine failure
    Ministry called the vessel, which was carrying 307,000 barrels of heavy fuel, a 'serious' threat to the protected waters.

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Los Angeles
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Beijing
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Hannover/Trieste
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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
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Vienna
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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
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Miami
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Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
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Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
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DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
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Ancona
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CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
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Algeciras
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Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
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Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
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Memphis
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Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
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Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
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To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
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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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