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March 17, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Northrop Grumman gets green light to spin off shipyards
    Northrop Grumman's board approved the spin-off of its struggling shipyards to stockholders after making changes to ease Navy concerns about the deal, Pentagon and industry officials said on Tuesday.
  • Baltic index dips for second straight day
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a second day on Tuesday in slower activity with the market still assessing Japan's earthquake.
  • Cruise lines set for steady growth in 2011
    Despite rising fuel costs and more stringent environmental regulations, the cruise industry expects modest growth in 2011 as eight new large ships debut and consumers continue to shake off the effects of a recession, industry executives said on Tuesday.
  • James Fisher may sell some of its marine vessels

Sched Netweb site
  • HK down 2.4pc in February to 1.4 million TEU, Singapore down 1.7pc
  • AADA increases bunker surcharge to US$575/TEU, $1,150/FEU
  • Israelis arrest CMA-CGM chartered ship carrying 'Gaza-bound' arms
  • Unmoved by US calls, Cosco signs locomotive export deal with Iran
  • Liaoning port container volume up 21.8 per cent in January
  • Evergreen to start butterfly loop to Thailand, Indonesia from Malaysia
  • Value of express parcels worldwide increases 7pc
  • CEVA signs Mercedes-Benz Italian spare parts deal
  • Maersk Line extends SOx emission reduction programme to NZ ports
  • Chinese New Year shrinks HK airport's AAT February tonnage
  • Maximus Air Cargo eyes Africa for perishables
  • Iberia to up volume with new US$140 million Madrid cargo terminal
  • Chile's LAN Airlines, Brazil's TAM to merge through acquisition

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Duty levy may spoil tonnage acquisition plans of Indian shipowners
  • MoD expresses concern on piracy close to western seaboard
  • Tyre exports climb by 17.5 pc in April-Sept. 2010
  • Dhamra port to be thrown open in April
  • Maharashtra to invest Rs 827 cr. in port development
  • Transmode-represented vessel calls Adani West Terminal on maiden voyage
  • 3.64 pc jump in Railways freight haulage
  • BCHAA commences 3rd batch of Proficiency in Custom Clearance course
  • Railways' 11-month freight revenue up by 7.76 pc
  • Africa seen as logical place for Indian firms to set shop
  • Govt to permit exports of balance cotton yarn quota
  • India-EU free trade treaty parleys on track: Sharma
  • Overseas investors will have to comply with money laundering rules
  • RBI payment directive hindering exports to Iran: Fieo
  • Sugar exports held up due to Ministries' bickering

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • South Africa: logistics costs decreasing
    South Africa's consistently high total cost of logistics decreased by just 1.2% between 2008 and 2009, from 14.7% to 13.5% of gross domestic product (GDP). Within a recessionary co...
  • India: a bridge to relieve congestion
    «The Times of India» has reported that the city of Chandigarh (Punjab/Haryana states) has decided to construct a flyover near the railway station. The bridge will connect the road ...
  • Cathay Pacific expands long-haul fleet after jump in sales and earnings
    The Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group reported a proportionate profit of HKD 14.048 billion (EUR 1.36 billion) in 2010 ' a record result compared to the HKD 4.694 billion (EUR 4...
  • Incheon and Schiphol join hands in e-freight drive
    Amsterdam airport (Schiphol) and Incheon international airport in Seoul (South Korea) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), in which the two major cargo gateways wi...
  • Hong Kong Airlines plans massive fleet expansion
    Hong Kong Airlines intends to expand its fleet by purchasing 38 Boeing airplanes, including six B777 freighters. Boeing's family of technologically advanced, long-haul airplan...
  • Israel Railways orders 29 locomotives from Vossloh Espa'a
    Vossloh España's strategy of expanding international business is bearing fruit as the company is to supply Israel Railways (ISR) with 29 locomotives. The units will be fully assemb...
  • USA: winter weather affects traffic but intermodal volume grow s
    The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that monthly carloads in February 2011 increased to 1,135,396 carloads, 4.2 % more than in the same month last year. Accor...
  • Fuel costs and strong Swiss franc driving up transport prices
    The high cost of diesel fuel and the strong Swiss franc are having a negative effect on transport prices in Switzerland. The Swiss commercial vehicle association Astag assumes that...
  • Embargo for new airfreight shipments bound for Tokyo
    Kintetsu World Express (D) GmbH advises its customers that it cannot accept any new airfreight shipments for Tokyo (Narita airport), due to the recent disasters in Japan. Damage ha...
  • GLS building second computer centre in Europe
    GLS is investing around EUR 4 million in even more data security. The pan-European parcel service provider is now building another European computer centre near Frankfurt (Germany)...
  • Rudolph Hellmann Automotive opens new distribution centre for Ford
    The joint venture Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive will operate a new parts distribution centre at the Ford Motor Company's location in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The goal is t...
  • Lufthansa Cargo appoints new area managers
    The German air transport service provider Lufthansa Cargo has appointed new area managers for Germany and the Europe/Africa region. J. Florian Pfaff, currently Lufthansa Cargo vice...
  • Arkas and Tarros to become partners
    The Turkish Arkas Group and the Italian shipping company Tarros, which have been collaborating for more than 30 years, have now founded a joint company called Tarros Deni...
  • CMA CGM goes into action to help Japan
    The French shipping group CMA CGM Group has set up an emergency and communication response team that is closely monitoring the situation in Japan. Close contact is being kept ...
  • MOL vessels: post-quake situation
    The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) is still gathering data about its vessels that may have been affected by the recent earthquake off the Tohoku district's...
  • Operations in Tokyo and southern ports more or less back to normal
    Operations in Tokyo and Japan's southern ports have more or less resumed again. Tokyo and all ports south of the Japanese capital are back in operation, although delays will occur ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Study shows that drilling in Gulf means jobs in Chicago
  • Princess Cruises starts construction of Royal Princess
  • Topaz Energy and Marine plans $500 million London IPO
  • Bourbon reports increased annual revenues
  • More barges joined U.S. inland fleet in 2010

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Bellingham Port Commission Oks funds for small city projects
  • Portland Airport has parking deal for travelers during Spring Break
  • Boeing earmarks millions for Japan earthquake relief
  • Crowley taps Frank Larkin as liner services/logistics VP
  • BNSF informs customers of carbon footprint savings

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Uncertain times ahead
    Things seem to be getting back on track, but anyone proposing a major fleet expansion had better be wary
  • Offshore intent
    Both Bourbon and Topaz are taking a gamble as they announce substantial investment plans
  • Libya turmoil continues to put pressure on shipping shares
    Investors play waiting game despite gains in freight rates for smaller tankers
  • New CSAV chairman seeks investors for $1bn cash call
    Chilean carrier eyes new investors as Juan Alvarez takes over as chairman
  • Baltic Dry Index continues downward slide
    Average time charter rates for capesizes fall to week-low, made worse by Japan crisis
  • Libyan rebels attack GNMTC tanker
    Company says terrorist linked to political uprising in Libya intercepts Anwaar Afriqya
  • Salvors see 44% fall in recovered pollutants
    ISU reports huge reduction in amount of marine pollutants salved in 2010
  • Topaz listing set to create offshore giant
    Planned $500m flotation will enable company to boost fleet to 150 vessels
  • Bourbon's posts net financial loss of €38m in second half 2010
    Despite 'challenging conditions' in 2010 says outlook is positive
  • Beluga woes deepen as chartering arm files for insolvency
    Move comes after financiers withdraw vessels on charter to troubled heavylift operator
  • Japan marine premiums rise inevitable in wake of tsunami
    Impetus for a premium rate hike will be unavoidable
  • Tanker owner held liable for breach of oil major approvals
    Charterers seek $2.5m from Rowan owners
  • Transeuropa and LD Lines end alliance
    Ends commercial collaboration on Ramsgate-Ostend route
  • Offshore support vessel sector set to boom
    Ice-class fleet to see strong growth as $7bn is pumped into Arctic oil and gas projects
  • Marine underwriters look for market share over profit
    High levels of latent capacity in the marine insurance market are causing underwriters to write for market share as opposed to profit
  • Insurance sector begins to count costs
    The insurance sector is beginning to count the costs of the tsunami on Japan
  • Trust Ports need to be accountable
    Labour MP Nick Brown makes the case for a combination of private ownership and good corporate citizenship for UK Trust Ports
  • Ferry operators want rewards for early adopters
    Industry needs incentives to meet the 2015 ECA deadline
  • European ro-ro fleet grows in face of global competition
    Ro-ro owners have fought to stay in business with economies of scale, and route innovation
  • Fleet flexibility behind DFDS success
    Large ships, multiple routes and slow steaming are ingredients for the future
  • Los Angeles sees 6% rise in February volumes
    Handles total throughput of 554,912 teu, higher than 458,000 teu at Long Beach
  • Torm plays down Fredriksen stake talk
    Dismisses reports Frontline boss has taken 5% share in Copenhagen-listed tanker operator
  • McQuilling sets up Athens subsidiary
    To provide broking services in the speciality smaller tanker sector
  • Japan naphtha fixtures fail as crackers shut
    Earthquake impact is felt in tanker markets as force majeure kicks in
  • Japan's duress could be fillip for dry bulk fleet
    More low-sulphur fuels and thermal coal will need to be imported to plug the energy gap
  • Panamax sale boosts Hellenic Carriers' profit
    Greek bulk carrier owner Hellenic Breeze posts net income of $27.5m in 2010
  • New terminal at Cai Mep is latest in string for southern Vietnam
    Hanjin Shipping, MOL, Wanhai and local partner in official launch of 1.1m teu terminal
  • Panamax under construction at Cosco Dalian cancelled
    Unnamed owner to pay compensation to Chinese shipyard
  • Keppel FELS wins jackup rig contract worth $210m
    Order brings Keppel Offshore & Marine's total orders in first quarter to $3.5bn

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • French seafarer strike set
    FRANCE'S CGT seafarers' union has called on its members to stage a national 24-hour strike tomorrow
  • LA imports continue rise
    CONTAINER volumes at Long Beach and Los Angeles rose significantly last month, with most of the growth related to imports
  • Owners embrace Eksportfinans ship funding
    NORWAY'S credit agency Eksportfinans told Fairplay today that owners are turning to it as an alternative funding source for buying new vessels
  • TWICs go electronic
    TERMINAL operators in the US can now use electronic readers to verify terminal access for seafarers instead of manually checking TWIC cards
  • Searchers seek SAL mariner
    SHIPS and helicopters were searching today for a seafarer overboard from a German heavy-lift vessel in the North Sea
  • Tanker seized in Libya
    ANWAAR Afriqya, a Libyan-registered product tanker believed to be carrying 23,800 tonnes of fuel, has been hijacked by rebels, according to the government-run company that owns the ship
  • VLCC order drop seen
    VLCC newbuilding orders are likely to fall this year, after a sharp increase in 2010, because of persistently weak freight markets, BIMCO shipping analyst Peter Sand said today
  • Lakes dredging cuts assailed
    GREAT Lakes shipping attacked today an Obama administration plan to slash next year's US dredging budget for the waterway system by nearly one-third
  • Topaz IPO to target $500M
    TOPAZ Energy & Marine, the Dubai international oilfield services group, said today it plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange in an IPO with a target of about $500M
  • Covenant fears pummel TBS
    SHARES in NASDAQ-listed TBS International plunged 19% yesterday following a conference call commentary on covenant issues
  • Israel: missiles smuggled
    MISSILES, mortar rounds and bullets were found in containers on the box ship Victoria, Israel's military said today
  • Ice-class rates firm
    SPOT RATES for ice-class Aframaxes could remain high well into April because of thick Baltic ice, while the product tanker sector should benefit from Japan's crisis, brokers said today
  • Beware ransoms with strings attached
    SHIPOWNERS could be liable for pirate ransoms that later end up in the hands of terrorists, according to the US State Department
  • Asian shipping shares rise
    ASIAN stocks seem to have recovered today, after the three-day selloff that followed Japan's quake crisis
  • Hellenic eyes more bulker tonnage
    HELLENIC Carriers has signalled its intention to acquire modern bulker tonnage.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • JOC's Tirschwell on TPM Long Beach Highlights (Video)
    Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global Trade/The Journal of Commerce, shares the highlights of this year's...
  • Japan's Woes to Hit Containerized Auto Shipments to US
    Ongoing factory production and shipping problems in Japan from last week's earthquake and tsunami will hit containerized automobile parts shipments...
  • BTT President on HOS Rules, Intermodal Expansion Plans (Video)
    Hans Stig Moller, president of Bridge Terminal Transport, discusses the effects that the new Hours of Service for truckers and...
  • Closing Remarks on TPM Long Beach (Video)
    Paul Page, editorial director for The Journal of Commerce, and Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global...
  • Seized CMA CGM Ship Due for Release
    CMA CGM said a containership stormed by Israeli commandos on March 15 and searched for weapons was the "victim" of...
  • Lufthansa Buying 777 Freighters
    Lufthansa Cargo, in the midst of a strong revival in freight business, will add five 777 freighters to its fleet,...
  • UPS Names Wicker First Chief Sustainability Officer
    Package delivery giant UPS is elevating the role of environmental sustainability within its operations by creating the post of chief...
  • New Mexico Moves to Spur UP Intermodal Hub
    New Mexico's legislature could be poised to exempt Union Pacific Railroad from a locomotive sales tax, to entice UP to...
  • eModal Adds Chassis Control to System
    Online logistics software provider eModal added a chassis control functionality to its intermodal logistics community system. The product provides real-time...
  • Great Lakes Operators See Dredging Emergency
    Great Lakes ports and vessel operators are declaring a state of emergency in protest of proposed cutbacks in maintenance dredging...
  • US Railroads Post Safest Year on Record
    U.S. freight rail lines in 2010 completed their safest year on record by several measures, said the Association of American...
  • Lawmakers Introduce Water Resource Reforms
    Lawmakers introduced legislation this week to reform the funding of water resource projects. The measure, introduced by Sen....
  • Home Construction Drops to Two-Year Low
    Home construction, a key driver of freight transportation demand, plunged last month to its lowest level since April 2009 and...
  • Beluga Files for Bankruptcy
    -- This story originally appeared on the Web site of JOC's sister publication Breakbulk.com. Beluga Chartering, a core part...
  • Italy Investigates Mafia Links to TNT Express
    TNT Global Express confirmed reports its Italian parcel delivery unit has been targeted by a mafia organization. The Dutch...
  • Japanese Battery Makers Close Plants
    The world supply of lithium-ion batteries for chips and power-supply capacitors may be the worst-hit technology industries following last week's...
  • Japan Supply Disruptions Will Hit China
    Supply chain disruptions from Japan's earthquake could force Chinese firms to delay imports of key components, especially for digital products,...
  • Court Backs STB, Suburbs against Canadian National
    A U.S. appeals court backed the authority of the Surface Transportation Board to impose special mitigating conditions in December 2008...
  • Drewry Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls
    Trans-Pacific spot rates fell 4.9 percent in the week ended March 14, dropping to $1,693 per 40-foot equivalent unit of...
  • Airlines Pull Tokyo Flights, Express Carriers Restore Operations
    FedEx Express is restoring its flights to Tokyo and other parcel carriers are resuming delivery operations across most of Japan...
  • Japan's Shipyards Remain Intact After Quake
    Japan's major shipyards escaped the full impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeastern coast of...
  • New Vietnam Terminal Opens
    Three Asian container lines formally opened a container terminal Wednesday in Cai Mep, the port that serves Vietnam's industrial heartland. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Pirates release bulker - but what of the 29 other merchant ships?
  • CMA CGM ship seized by Israel
  • CSAV consolidates its position
  • LA/LB's Feb volumes slip compared to first month
  • Bahrain battle ground

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Beluga in bankruptcy filing
    Core division of Bremen-based heavylift giant seeks insolvency protection as prosecutor's office kicks off criminal probe.
  • CMA CGM hits back
    French containership giant blames "false cargo declarations" and pleads its innocence following Israeli drama.
  • Ship grounds in port
    Irish-owned vessel ran hard aground at the Port of Tyne early this morning.
  • Ferries to cross great divide?
    Two US owners vying to run first regular passengership service to Cuba.
  • Recovery story lengthens
    Norwegian finance house says products tanker rates will not fully recover until 2013.
  • Fund in second sell down
    Fine Capital sells of Hornbeck shares worth around $8m as it cuts its holding for the second time in 2011.
  • Israel releases seized ship
    Peter Dohle says vessel caught up in weapons drama will leave port in one hour after three containers were removed.
  • Farstad bags $57m deals
    Statoil, Esso and Apache amongst charterers to sign up for seven of Norwegian offshore owner's ships.
  • No takers for Khalijia 3
    Auction of bulker involved in serious Mumbai collision postponed as buyers stay away.
  • K Line aids rescue effort
    Japanese owner joins rivals in donating cash to help huge tsunami rescue mission.
  • Bulker hit by fire
    Blaze on Japan-owned Lake Arafura brought under control in New Zealand.
  • Drillship damage emerges
    Chikyu lost propulsion pod as it fled port of Hachinohe when earthquake struck Japan.
  • Big John buys into Torm
    Norwegian magnate picks up near 5% share of Danish tanker owner, setting its shares alight.
  • Italy relents on Mistral Express
    Comanav ferry carrying Moroccans fleeing Libya allowed into Sicily after earlier refusal.
  • Keppel wins JDC jack-up
    Singapore yard continues on order roll with twelfth rig order in the first quarter of 2011 worth SGD4.5bn.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Crowley appoints Larkin VP sales
    Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Frank Larkin as vice president of sales and customer care for its liner services and logistics groups. Based in Jacksonville, Fla., Larkin will report to Steve Collar, senior vice president and general manager f...
  • More relief help from Japanese lines
    NYK Line said Wednesday it has offered the Japanese government the use of a module carrier as an offshore platform for helicopters to be used to provide relief supplies to the quake-stricken area. TheYamatai,operated by NYK-Hinode Line Ltd., an NYK...
  • Law firms scrutinize Kirby, K-Sea deal
    At least a dozen law firms have said they are investigating Kirby Corp.'s proposed acquisition of K-Sea Transportation Partners, announced over the weekend. The law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP said its investigation "is focused on the potential ...
  • COSCO assesses Tianjin/Taiwan weather fee
    COSCO Container Lines said this week it will assess an "emergency weather surcharge" of 600 RMB ($92) per TEU for all shipments from Tianjin to Taiwan from March 20. Also, COSCO said it is raising bunker surcharge rates from China to Korea to $160 ...
  • MSC to raise Far East/Australia rates
    Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it will raise rates on the trade from the Far East to Australia beginning April 15. The $250-per-TEU increase applies to all shipments from China, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong to Australia. MSC...
  • Japan catastrophe could impact bulk shipping
    London-based broker Freight Investor Services said Tuesday the unfolding catastrophe in Japan could have a significant effect on the dry bulk shipping market. "In the short term, shipping has been disrupted with 13 ports reported byReutersto have c...
  • Israeli forces seize CMA CGM vessel
    The Victoria was intercepted on Tuesday and found to be carrying 50 tons of weaponry bound for the Gaza Strip. A CMA CGM chartered containership was intercepted by the Israeli navy Tuesday in the Mediterranean after Israel's government suspected th...
  • TBS reports bigger loss as rates fall
    TBS International said it had a net loss of $245 million in 2010, compared to a loss of $67 million in 2009. The operator of bulkers and tweendeck ships said $217 million of the loss came in the fourth quarter. It reported revenue of $412 million i...
  • State Department seeks tougher anti-piracy policies
    The killing of four U.S. citizens onboard their hijacked private sailboat by Somali pirates late last month has prompted the U.S. State Department to undertake an intensive internal review of the government's counter-piracy strategy. Testifying at...
  • Recalibrated strategy

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Mols-Linien to close service and change CEO
    Mols-Linien A/S will close the ro-pax ferry service between Århus and Kalundborg as soon as possible, pending a sale of the two units. Furthermore the company will
  • John Fredriksen buys Torm shares
    Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen, Frontline Group, is presently buying shares in the Danish Steamship Company Torm. The price on the shares has fallen dramatically over the last couple of years

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2011
  • Fujairah market softens
    Deliveries were available up to and including March 30 in Durban.
  • Bunker prices fall across Europe
    LS fuel oil premiums continue to be high in Rotterdam.
  • Crude rises on back of Japanese quake updates
    Prices displayed signs of uncertainty as Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant risked provoking a 'major disaster.'
  • Fujairah official gives new figure for bunker sales
    Latest estimate almost double previous unofficial figures.
  • South Korean refiners to send fuel oil to Japan
    Japanese fishery association asks for supplies of marine fuel.
  • 'Substantive demand' for higher sulphur fuels beyond 2025
    Study predicts 'significant take-up of scrubbing' and a degree of non-compliance with tighter sulphur limits.
  • Asian bunker prices down mid-week
    'Mixed' demand in Asia's key bunkering hubs, according to traders.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints new staff
    Fion Chia has extensive admin and secretarial experience from various trading companies.
  • WFS picks commodity management software
    To support trading, scheduling, counterparty credit risk and regulatory risk for WFS's global fuel marketing operations.
  • Taxes 'biggest hurdle' for India bunkering industry
    India's bunkering sector will see increasing 'opportunities and pressures'.
  • Socar to open Fujairah terminal earlier than schedule
    Phase one of Socar Aurora Fujairah Terminal to commence operations by the end of 2011, earlier than mid-2012 target.
  • Singapore targets locals for work on bunker tankers
    Graduates of an MPA programme to take on senior positions onboard local bunker tankers.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan to 'catch up' with Chimbusco in five years
    Sinopec Zhoushan targets 2 million mt of bunker sales in 2011.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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