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May 19, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Economic cost of piracy 'being felt globally'
    Continuing piracy in hot spots and the threat it poses to the freedom of navigation has global ramifications, said Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Teo Chee Hean, yesterday.
  • EU raids Asian shipping firms' Europe offices in antitrust probe
    European Union officials have raided the European offices of a number of Asian shipping firms as part of a probe into suspected price fixing in the sector, the firms said yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Debate over freight derivatives
    CONTAINER derivatives appear to be the hot topic of the moment. Last week Singapore-based Cleartrade Exchange and London-based shipping analyst Drewry unveiled their WorldContainer Index, which is assessed by Drewry.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Economic cost of piracy 'being felt globally'
    Continuing piracy in hot spots and the threat it poses to the freedom of navigation has global ramifications, said Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Teo Chee Hean, yesterday.
  • EU raids Asian shipping firms' Europe offices in antitrust probe
    European Union officials have raided the European offices of a number of Asian shipping firms as part of a probe into suspected price fixing in the sector, the firms said yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Debate over freight derivatives
    CONTAINER derivatives appear to be the hot topic of the moment. Last week Singapore-based Cleartrade Exchange and London-based shipping analyst Drewry unveiled their WorldContainer Index, which is assessed by Drewry.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd borrows US$925 million to build ten 13,000-TEU ships
  • EU trust busters raid major carriers looking for rigged markets
  • Grand China Shipping adds calls to Australia
  • Mississippi River reopens on one-ship-at-a-time basis near Natchez
  • WB: China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Korea, Russia to provide 50pc of world growth
  • MCC adds Vladivostok to intra-Asia IA-8 northern service
  • Fesco back in black with US$456 million profit after sale of NCC stake
  • Alashankou's first quarter trade grows in both volume and value
  • Guangxi Autonomous Region exempts perishable truckers from tolls
  • Savannah April container volume up 8pc, second highest level ever
  • Chittagong port restores CMA CGM's 48-hour Wednesday window berthing
  • Agility's quarterly net profit falls to US$27.88 million
  • OW Bunker urges shipping industry to outsource fuel procurement
  • DHL to expand presence in Africa's oil and energy sector
  • CEVA expands Fiat contract to add Chrysler brands to portfolio
  • United Continental to launch HK-Tokyo service in October
  • Qantas launches new Sydney to Dallas-Fort Worth service
  • Turkish ground handler Celebi expands in Indian aviation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EC raids leading lines for suspected breach of monopoly abuse rules
  • Jiro Asakura assumes charge as "K" Line President & CEO
  • Higher output triggers 12.5 pc plunge in veg oil imports in April
  • Row over ayurvedic exports likely to be resolved soon
  • Sharma to pitch for interest relief to exporters
  • After demerger, Essar Ports seeks to double handling capacity
  • Maritime park to come up in Bharuch
  • Port Pipavav team showcases strengths to Udaipur trade
  • Govt may levy service tax on rail freight
  • Despite rice, wheat stocks mounting, export ban may not be lifted
  • Forex reserves drop $ 3.98 bn to $ 309.5 bn
  • Pharma exporters call for mandatory bar coding to be withdrawn
  • A good manager is one with an open mind
  • EEPC India opens Ahmedabad office
  • IFFCO to manufacture new grade urea ammonium phosphate at Kandla

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Panalpina launches second direct weekly Hong Kong-Huntsville flight
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based global forwarding and logistics group Panalpina has strengthened its own controlled air freight network with the addition of an exclusive direct cargo...
  • Saleg shoulders project management for Mittelelbe GmbH
    Saxony-Anhalt's regional development company (Saleg) is taking on responsibility for managing a project to develop more land at the Mittelelbe GmbH's industrial and business park. ...
  • Logistic Services Danubius renamed DB Schenker Rail Romania
    Logistic Services Danubius SRL was recently renamed DB Schenker Rail Romania SRL in Bucharest. The objectives of DB Schenker Rail Romania include shifting more freight transport fr...
  • Lorry-Rail: freight from Spain to Scandinavia in two days
    Lorry-Rail just launched its new rail service between the Spanish border and southern Sweden, via Krefeld (Germany), and via Hanover from this autumn. The service provider is there...
  • American Railcar Industries to design und develop railcars for Indian Railways
    American Railcar Industries (ARI) has announced that it has landed a USD 9.6 million contract from Indian Railways. Under this agreement, ARI will work with Indian Railways to asse...
  • ZDK supports the rescue card
    The German Federation for Motor Vehicle Trades and Repairs (ZDK) has launched an information campaign to support the spread of rescue cards via commercial vehicle companies. Z...
  • Ackermann wants to build 60 light CFRP trailers
    The German materials specialists TTT The Team Composite AG and the vehicle manufacturer Ackermann have joined forces to further develop the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic t...
  • System Alliance introducing new time options
    The general cargo collaboration System Alliance is introducing new premium services to give customers more flexibility. With effect from 1 July, the cooperation will offer more tim...
  • SIA Cargo adds Kansai to its network
    Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA Cargo) is operating twice weekly B747-400 freighter services to Kansai airport (Japan) via Hong Kong with effect from 13 May till 29 October...
  • Germany: airfreight transport rises by over 80% between 2001 and 2010
    Information from Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) shows that the amount of airfreight at the country's airports has risen by 80.7% since 2001. The volume of conveyed...
  • Intense lobbying could delay construction of Mombasa terminal
    Intense lobbying over the award of tenders at the port of Mombasa (Kenya) is threatening to delay construction of the second container terminal which is funded by the Japanese gove...
  • K Line announces change of top management
    The Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd ("K" Line) has announced that its president and CEO, Kenichi Kuroya, resigned with effect from 13 May. At a subseq...
  • Harwich makes space for largest jack-up vessel
    Harwich International Port, one of the UK's leading multi-purpose freight ports, has welcomed the maiden call of the "MPI Adventure" in readiness for its participation in...
  • Port of Antwerp: "MSC Savona" sets new container handling record
    The port of Antwerp (Belgium) has set yet another new record for the third time in just a few months. On 14 May, the "MSC Savona", with a record draught of no less than 15.5 m, ent...
  • Ceva Logistics expands agreement with Fiat
    The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva has augmented its agreement with the Italian Fiat Group with a contract extension that includes the supply chain management for all Chrys...
  • Agility reports marked collapse in Q1/2011 earnings
    Agility, a global logistics corporation based in Kuwait, reported that its profit in the first quarter of business year 2011 plunged to KWD 7.7 million (EUR 19.69 million) from KWD...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Esbjerg
    Switzerland-based logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new facility in Esbjerg (Denmark), thus strengthening its presence in the Danish market and particularly in the ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd confirms inspections by EU commission
    The EU Commission is currently carrying out investigations with European shipping lines to see whether there have been violations of EU competition law since the abolition of the l...
  • Loxxess reinforces senior management
    Loxxess, a German logistics group that specialises in complex outsourcing logistics projects for industry and trade, engaged Frank Marquard as a new member of its senior management...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • ECO expands its newbuilding plans
  • Bollinger inks deal for Bouchard tank barge
  • Ukrainian president seeks shipbuilding revival
  • Austal delivers its largest catamaran yet

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Pair of small city projects net Port of Olympia funding
  • NYK announces resignation of current President & CEO
  • Bellevue cadet earns honor as distinguised Coast Guard graduate
  • Carrier reports investigation by UK Fair Trading Office
  • UK P&I Club review finds assets greatly exceeding liabilities

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Rio Tinto's China iron ore exports breaks 1bn tonne mark
    Strong demand keeps miners busy but capesize bulker market still swamped with tonnage
  • Chinese charterers fix two VLCCs at $32,000 per day
    Chinese charterers have booked two very large crude carriers owned by Malaysia's MISC for three years at $32,000 per day each, as rates for VLCC charter contracts of this length continue to edge down
  • Lines braced for further losses in second quarter
    Carriers look to long term period charters
  • A dozen European and Asian lines caught up in cartel raids
    Smaller global players escape scrutiny ' for now
  • Container freight indices fill transparency gap
    Carriers find movements accurately reflect ups and downs of market rates
  • Asian shippers must make their case country by country
    Joint Global Shippers' Forum steps up the antitrust pressure, but governments show little appetite for change
  • Shipping faces further scrutiny by Brussels
    Liner antitrust probe unlikely to be last as Competition Directorate targets industry
  • Price-fixing precedent seen in air cargo
    Shippers could experience same sort of charges as airfreight carriers, say lawyers
  • Long wait for an unknown outcome
    The International Group of P&I clubs is undergoing its third EU investigation with no decision expected until at least the end of the year
  • Marshall Islands refuses to flag anti-piracy fleet
    Government supports forceful action but cannot accept privately-armed or military vessels on to register
  • Box line probe: what happens next?
    After the dawn raids, documents will be examined and an internal audit carried out
  • India weighs changing law to permit liner conferences
    Shipping Corporation of India says it has persuaded ministry to agree to re-think
  • How to take the industry's pulse
    Ocean carriers and their customers recognise the need for an index that could benchmark freight rates in longer-term contracts
  • The three new container freight indices
    How rivals compare
  • VLCC owners endure difficult times
    With falling rates, an oversupply of tonnage and fluctuating crude oil prices, the sector has been struggling in recent months
  • Commodity prices' volatility could shake dry bulk and tanker markets
    The next few weeks will indicate whether we are seeing a fundamental adjustment in prices that will help boost economic activity
  • Italian shipowners stick with domestic lenders
    More than 80% of outstanding loans are with supportive national banks
  • Steel demand recovering faster than expected, says OECD
    But pre-crisis industrial peak in advanced economies unlikely to be passed until second half of next year
  • Odfjell to sell stake in terminals
    US financial company will acquire 49% interest in Rotterdam and Houston
  • Baltic Exchange dry FFA trading screen to launch June 8
    Freight indices provider hopes BaltEx system will become 'first port of call' for FFA market
  • Coming clean on greenwash
    Can shipping really have a sustainable future ' or is this vision just another green illusion?
  • Ship Finance sells oil bulk ore carrier for $11m
    Avoids paying costly survey for 20-year-old Front Breaker
  • An inspector calls
    Whatever the rationale behind Brussels competition officials' co-ordinated visits to offices, box lines will be acutely aware of what could lie ahead
  • Hamburg box throughput rises 18.2% year on year
    Port's own outlook takes more cautious line than that of biggest operator HHLA
  • Rising fuel costs hit Irish Continental
    Group sees €1.2m pre-tax loss in first quarter
  • German yards fight to survive
    A declining orderbook has forced shipbuilders to renew call for state support
  • The 100 years' war on price fixing
    How the time line unfolds
  • US still seeks further reform
    While liner conferences are already outlawed, attempts to end limited immunity continue
  • European ruling still causes debate
    Three years after liner conference decision, impact on container market remains unclear
  • RCL losses deepen
    Bunker prices and currency movements blamed as first-quarter shortfall rises to more than double the loss in year-earlier period

Fairplayweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Shippers: don't blame us
    EC RAIDS on box liners are an attempt to ensure compliance with EU law, rather than a reaction to complaints, the ESC told Fairplay today
  • EC adds MSC raid
    EC RAIDERS this morning added MSC to the roster of giant box groups with inspectors rifling through records
  • US adds dredging funds
    CHANNEL deepening at US East Coast container ports has moved forward with the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers work plan for 2011
  • Project cargo rebound seen
    MULTIPURPOSE ship operators can hope for a strong rebound in project cargo flows, but they'll have to compete harder for business, an Antwerp conference heard today
  • Billionaire wins Windstar
    A COMPANY controlled by US billionaire Philip Anschutz has placed the top bid for the cruise assets of bankrupt Ambassadors International, court filings revealed
  • Wilson, Sons unveils growth plan
    BRAZILIAN powerhouse Wilson, Sons has outlined a $1.8Bn expansion plan for its offshore, towage, yard and port ventures
  • River stretch reopened
    US AUTHORITIES have reopened a stretch of the flood-swollen Mississippi to barges, which had been held up since the river section was closed on 15 May
  • Drybulk weakening seen
    MORE weakening was predicted today for the drybulk sector
  • Second OBO charter axed
    TANKER operator Frontline has terminated its long-term charter party for a second 169,000dwt OBO carrier from a series of eight such vessels
  • France focuses on yard innovations
    FRANCE today revealed a €100M ($132.34M) scheme to help French shipbuilders develop innovative ship designs
  • Crew from sunken tug rescued
    BOLUDA today described a dramatic rescue of 11 crew members from a sinking tug off Portugal
  • Aboitiz losses widen
    PHILIPPINES inter-island shipping operator Aboitiz Transport System has reported a 63% year-on-year increase in losses to 231.06M pesos ($5.34M) for the first quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Heavy Truck Orders Up 31 Percent in April
    Net orders for heavy trucks surged 31 percent in April from March, but the pace of those orders is creating...
  • CSX Directs $160 Million to National Gateway
    CSX Transportation said it will invest an additional $160 million over the next several years to complete the National Gateway...
  • EU Antitrust Probe Includes Asian Carriers
    European Union antitrust officials raided the European offices of a number of Asian carriers on Tuesday in addition to European...
  • Coast Guard Reopens Key Miss. River Grain Route
    A 15-mile section of the Mississippi River at Natchez, Miss., has reopened to limited barge traffic, restoring traffic on the...
  • Global Economic Climate Brightens
    The global economic climate is in better shape than at any time since 2007 but could be hurt by public...
  • Rotterdam Says Access Road Funding Vital
    Rotterdam risks losing its lead as Europe's biggest container port over Antwerp and Hamburg without a multi-billion dollar investment to...
  • International Cargo Volume Rises 10 Percent at ANA
    International cargo volume jumped 10 percent to 43,975 tons in March at All Nippon Airways. But although it was the 19th...
  • USPS Says Cash Shortfall Would Hit Operations
    The U.S. Postal Service is putting new urgency on its bid for financial relief from Congress, saying its operations will...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Liners hit by EC antitrust inspections
  • Moody's sees stable 2011
  • Beirut posts mixed results in Q1 11
  • MSC's Lion roars into Felixstowe
  • DFDS: a promising start to the year

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Launch date for Baltex
    Baltic Exchange reveals early June roll-out for freight derivatives central trading screen
  • Bounceback caught EU eye
    A $36bn swing to profit in the container line business may have aroused suspicions of price fixing, says Maersk veteran.
  • TTA sets Oslo course
    Asia Offshore Drilling hopes to complete a listing on the Oslo Axess by mid June.
  • Tamai on the up
    MOL-linked Japanese bulker owner pushes up annual earnings, with better to come this year.
  • Globus back for more
    George Karageorgiou-led company returns to the Steet with follow on offering to fund vessel purchases.
  • Odfjell: private equity first
    Lindsay Goldberg takes a 49% holding in three Odfjell terminals as Oslo-listed company gets more than it bargained for.
  • Italy launches ferry probe
    Shipowners face another price-fixing investigation - this time involving GNV, Snav, Moby and Sardinia Ferries.
  • EU deepens probe
    Brussels targets more container lines in massive price fixing investigation.
  • Car carrier speeds off
    Tugs give chase after MOL vessel breaks moorings in strong winds in North Shields, UK.
  • Quay collapses
    Cargoship escapes damage after gravel and pier plunge into sea at Karmoy.
  • Master-stroke saves ship
    Quick-thinking captain puts pirates in choppy waters to prevent hijack of Mitsui OSK Lines car carrier.
  • Karlsen on the rocks
    Canada-based owner placed in receivership after being unable to pay repair bill for cruiseship that grounded in Antarctica.
  • Cargoship refloats
    Checks take place after Ukrainian-owned Vectis Isle went aground off Greece.
  • OBO blow for Frontline
    John Fredriksen-controlled tanker titan will shoulder an $8m hit in the second quarter following scrapping of Front Breaker.
  • Philippines calls for fine
    Environment secretary Ramon Paje wants penalty imposed on Japanese bulker that hit reef.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • EC checking for antitrust violations
    The European Commission said its officials have conducted unannounced inspections at the offices of container liner shipping companies Tuesday, saying it "has reason to believe that the companies concerned may have violated the antitrust rules tha...
  • Army Corps funds Charleston Harbor Study
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday released its work plan for the $5 billion Army Civil Works program through the end of fiscal year 2011. The plan includes $150,000 to begin a feasibility study for deepening Charleston Harbor beyond its ...
  • FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 19 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Dunblare Import-Export, Medley, Fla. (Mark D. Minors, vice president);...
  • $346 million supports USDA food aid programs
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture will award more than $346 million in international assistance grants, which includes transportation and freight costs, under the Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutr...
  • GT Nexus spars with INTTRA over patents
    Shipping portal GT Nexus filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in San Jose, Calif., on May 2, claiming rival INTTRA is attempting to pressure GT Nexus, its customers and partners by asserting GT Nexus requires a license to INTTRA patents. GT Ne...
  • CN improves Toronto-area terminal
    Canadian National Railway Co. said Tuesday it has increased capacity at its Brampton Intermodal Terminal (BIT) due to growing container volumes and to ensure a high level of service for intermodal customers across its system. Through the end of Ap...
  • Volga-Dnepr handles own cargo in Russian airports
    The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia's Ministry of Transport has awarded a certificate to Volga-Dnepr Airlines to perform its own cargo handling at Russian airports. The certificate eliminates the need for Volga-Dnepr Airlines to use external...
  • Blank Rome's Warde relocates to Hong Kong
    Blank Rome's Warde relocates to Hong Kong Blank Rome's Warde relocates to Hong KongConor Warde has relocated from the Washington, D.C., office of Blank Rome to its affiliate Blank Rome Solicitors in Hong Kong. Warde is a maritime and corporate att...
  • Maersk Alabama chases away pirates
    TheMaersk Alabama,escaped another pirate attack last weekend in the Gulf of Aden. The famous victim of a 2009 attack, in which its captain was held hostage for three days on a lifeboat...
  • Unannounced inspections

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 18, 2011
  • Fujairah market firm
    Suppliers compete in the Middle Eastern hub.
  • IFO prices generally down
    HS products were tight for prompt delivery in Hamburg.
  • Pressure grows to cut shipping's carbon emissions
    EU ministers want IMO to agree policy 'without delay'.
  • Bunker fuel 'no longer a by-product'
    Describing the main fuel used by ships as a 'by-product' is inaccurate, according to industry representatives.
  • 'Foreign-flagged' ships selling bunker fuel to black market
    India police seize barge and make arrests.
  • Firms join forces to build LNG bunkering business
    Partnership to develop 'world's first LNG bunker vessel operation', new design offers flexible cargo configuration.
  • Mid-week bunker prices on downtrend
    Demand largely average across key Asian bunker ports on Wednesday.
  • Dutch firm starts construction of storage facility
    Facility to provide storage for refined products such as diesel and marine fuel.
  • Manufacturer updates marine engines to IMO Tier II & III compliance
    Upgrade will ensure engines can continue to operate in ECAs.
  • Singapore bank downgrades NOL stock to 'hold'
    Due to uncertain global economic climate and rising costs of bunkers.
  • Momentum 'moving against' shipping firms
    Signs of improvements in freight rates before July have 'evaporated,' says Alphaliner.
  • Winland posts Q1 losses on bunker costs, market downturn
    Results indicate 'shipping market volatility', says Winland president.
  • Container rates to climb amid brisk demand and firming bunker prices
    China, South Korea and Japan 'contributed to a large portion of global shipping volume,' says UASAC head.

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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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