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March 22, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nuclear crisis may trigger orders for LNG carriers
    Renewed concerns about atomic power triggered by an earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan may spur orders for liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers already in short supply, according to Mirae Asset Securities Co.
  • 1st post-quake fuel shipment for Sendai Port
    Japan's Sendai Shiogama Port received its first fuel shipment since being devastated by an earthquake and tsunami 10 days ago, boosting relief efforts following a disaster that may have killed 20,000 people.
  • Vietnam spares govt officials for Vinashin scandal
    Members of the Vietnamese government will not be punished for problems at a state-owned shipbuilder whose debts threatened the country's global financial reputation, a top official said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen starts second Japan-south China service
  • Zim, Hapag, MOL to offer fast-transit Europe-West Africa loop
  • Logistics crippled in Bahrain as riotous Arabs menace governments
  • Taicang January box volume surges 44pc, boxed lumber leads imports
  • Singapore's NOL donates to Japan's disaster victims
  • Portek buys own office space in Singapore for US$5.5 million
  • Hamburg Sud expands transatlantic west coast Americas service
  • Tanzania-led mission seeks US$3.5 billion to build Dar-Burundi railway
  • Kerry chooses Trade Partners Worldwide for PR campaign
  • Indian customs officials probed in air cargo bribery case
  • St Louis tries to remedy FedEx snub in China gain
  • Florida's Charter Logic Holding's plunges into air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ...offers fruit exporters Andes-USEC service
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement to levy $ 250/TEU hike
  • CNC commencing 2 new intra-Asia loops with Yang Ming tie-up
  • Coastal ship operators hope for parity on abatement of service tax
  • EVERGREEN to start butterfly loop to Thailand, Indonesia from Malaysia
  • Hanjin, Cosco, UASC, CCNI offer Europe-South America loop
  • MAERSK LINE extends SOx emission reduction programme at NZ ports
  • SCI takes delivery of another Aframax tanker
  • T.S. LINES offers box shipping service to Myanmar
  • Govt's vacillation, falling prices make sugar exports unviable
  • Bothra Shipping loads record manganese ore at Visakhapatnam Port
  • MPSEZ & Adani Power celebrate National Safety Week
  • Slight growth in 11-month Major Port throughput
  • BCHAA enhances skills & knowledge of members
  • GAC India plays host to global GAC meet
  • World Bank to provide $ 4-bn loan for freight corridor
  • Fieo lauds move to amend GST Bill
  • Forex reserves dip by $ 755 m to $ 301.83 bn
  • MAT puts SEZs at disadvantage to DTAs
  • US, European cos want Indian exporters to supplant Japan
  • Top head honchos grace Allcargo Global Invitational Masters 2011

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Daimler to offer more than 10,000 new jobs worldwide in 2011
    The German vehicle manufacturer Daimler plans to recruit more than 10,000 people worldwide this year, 4,000 of whom will be in Germany, whilst 6,700 skilled workers and approximate...
  • Salerno wants to play a more important role in the Med
    The Salerno port authority is to implement measures that are intended to give the port a better connection to Italy's transport network and the outside world. The requisite infrast...
  • Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics open for business in Norrköping
    The newly established enterprise Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Norrköping AB began business on 1 March. The entity provides services in the ship brokerage, port clearance, ...
  • Shedding some light on Beluga funds
    The German shipping company Beluga is repeatedly hitting the headlines at the moment, but no matter what happens to the service provider, investors who have ploughed thei...
  • Damco appoints new CEO for UK and Ireland
    Damco, the freight forwarding arm of the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, appointed Paul Gallagher as chief executive officer in the UK and Ireland, with effect from 1 March. Galla...
  • Continental launches service to fifth German destination
    The US carrier Continental Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, is launching a daily non-stop service between Stuttgart (Germany) and its New Yo...
  • Chicago's O'Hare airport to expand and foster US economic growth
    The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood, Chicago's mayor Richard M. Daley, executives from United Airlines and American Airlines and US senators Richard Durbin and Mark Kirk rec...
  • USA: Corporate Traffic opens new office in Charlotte NC
    Corporate Traffic, a Jacksonville FL (USA)-based third party logistics provider, has opened an additional office in Charlotte NC to address its burgeoning business in the region. T...
  • Stadler to supply 35 Flirt multiple-unit trains to Bavaria
    The rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Pankow GmbH and the regional transport provider Veolia Verkehr Regio GmbH recently signed a contract for 35 electric multiple-unit train...
  • Switzerland investing CHF 1.9 billion in motorway network
    Switzerland's federal government is investing CHF 1.9 billion in the national road network this year. Some CHF 740 million of this sum will flow into the construction of new s...
  • LH Cargo to buy five B777s
    The Lufthansa supervisory board recently approved orders for 35 new aircraft at its meeting today. Thirty of the aircraft from the Airbus A320neo family are for the passenger divis...
  • TransContainer JSC: more multi-modal transportation options
    The Russian transport provider TransContainer JSC, which focuses on the development of European container transportation services, began to implement several important projects usi...
  • AMB Property launches joint venture in China
    The real estate developer AMB Property Corp has formed AMB China Logistics Venture in order to develop, acquire, own, operate and dispose of logistics properties in key markets in ...
  • DHL shouldering logistics for Bauhaus in Turkey
    DHL Supply Chain T'rkiye and Bauhaus have entered into a partnership at the newly-opened Bauhaus branch office Marmara Istanbul Forum. The general manager of DHL Supply Chain ...
  • Kelron launches new intermodal service
    Kelron Logistics now offers intermodal services throughout North America. Kelly Winters, vice-president and general manager of Kelron's Toronto branch (Canada), said that "we ...
  • Hans Werder nominated for BLS board
    The Swiss rail transport service provider BLS AG will propose that Hans Werder be elected to its board at the forthcoming general assembly in May. Werder, a lawyer and po...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Harley Marine orders barges at Zidell and U.S. Barge
  • Swiftships gets mod to Iraq patrol boat FMS contract
  • Tidewater orders PSV's at Bay Shipbuilding
  • 17m windfarm cat from Sea Speed Design
  • Seadrill places jack-up order at Jurong Shipyard
  • Hamburg Süd places $710.5 million box ship order at HHI

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Bonneville Dam navigation lock closed to repair damaged gate
  • United Nations organizations report no travel restrictions for Japan
  • The Greenbrier Companies reports preliminary second quarter results
  • Coos Bay committee votes down Marine Reserves designation scheme
  • Port of Portland presenting Northwest Intermodal Conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Japan crisis leads to hope for LNG carriers
    Nuclear power station emergency and new gas fields help boost surge in demand for vessels
  • Awilco commits with third LNG purchase
    Norway's crude oil tanker owner Awilco has shown its determination to enter the liquefied natural gas market by buying a third carrier this month
  • Bangladesh yards reveal appetite
    Market strong as country waits for court order
  • Product tanker demand fuelled by Asia petroleum need
    Product tanker purchase inquiries have increased due to rising Asian demand for clean petroleum product, particularly with a clutch of tsunami-damaged Japanese refineries unable to produce for the domestic market
  • Kamsarmax sale signals stronger asset values
    The sale of the modern kamsarmax Abeille for a reported $42m indicates that a new benchmark price has been set for similar size and age vessels, despite the sale coming with a time charter attached
  • Radiation fears force ships to steer clear of Fukushima
    Governments quick to respond to nuclear concern but Lloyd's List data reveals minimal impact to trade
  • Time for IMO rules on armed guards
    International guidelines on the deployment of armed guards on board ships in the fight against piracy are essential and urgently required, argues the Liberian ship registry
  • Supply chain shutdowns take toll on rates
  • Coal futures index spikes as Germany reviews nuclear option
  • Japan quake could force rethink on energy mix
    The accelerating crisis in the stricken Asian nation is set to have a long lasting effect on shipping
  • Location of fuel tanks pose a challenge for gas ship designs
  • Choosing right engine could make all the difference for owners
    W'rtsil', MAN and Rolls Royce all set to jostle for a slice of the gas pie
  • Caution urged over rush to gas-powered shipping
    Patchwork approach to research could mean vital safety procedures are missed
  • Why do naval patrols keep releasing Somali pirates?
    Lloyd's List asked The Combined Maritime Forces for its rationale, and got very short shrift
  • Worrying scale of new orders
    The renewed boxship ordering activity needs to be closely monitored for any signs of excess that could send supply and demand out of kilter again
  • Getting back on track
    Japan will haul through. Both Japanese and foreign shipowners will be on hand to carry essential trade both in and out
  • Genmar sells aframax to free up liquidity
    Broker reports suggest sale of Genmar Progress has raised $8m
  • Hyundai Heavy books new order for up to 10 9,600 teu from Hamburg Süd
    Firm deal for six worth $710.5m brings HHI new orders year to date to $3.4bn
  • TransContainer takes 67% stake in KedenTransService
    Shippers will have more options for direct box rail services between Asia and Europe
  • DHT drops planned $100m bond issue
    Blames prevailing market conditions for abandoning Norwegian high-yield bond issue
  • Louis Dreyfus axes $141m ferry newbuilding order
    Cancels contract for nearly-completed vessel with ST Marine
  • UK publishes marine planning guidelines
    Framework to provide "appropriate and consistent approach" to sustainable marine planning across UK waters
  • SFI to buy and charter back CMA CGM boxships
    Inks deal for two 13,344 teu ship using French tax lease structure
  • Forward section of DryShips bulker adrift
    Section of Oliva has drifted westwards after vessel snaps in two
  • IMO: No U-turn on SOx rules
    No applications at IMO to change Marpol Annex VI despite shipowners fears
  • Brightoil secures $600m loan facility
    China Development Bank loan to be used to buy Russian and South American oil
  • Sweden's biggest box terminal heads for the auction block
    Sale of the Skandia Container Terminal at Gothenburg is now formally under way and potential investors are being contacted

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Qatar: think price breaks
    EUROPE'S gas importers must offer price breaks to lure LNG imports because Japan's quake crisis has triggered a volumes diversion to Asia, a gas conference heard today
  • Tax fillip for US owners?
    FOREIGN shipping income earned by US shipping companies before 1986 could be reinvested in US-owned assets, if proposed legislation is approved
  • Helsinki ferries thrive
    HELSINKI'S three harbours had 654,000 arrivals and departures in January, 19.7% more than in the first month of 2010
  • Pipavav yard stake sold
    PIPAVAV Shipyard's shares dropped marginally marginally today on the Bombay Stock Exchange after Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services sold its stake
  • Guinea sounds gang alert
    A MARITIME security alert was today issued for the Gulf of Guinea after gunmen killed nine people and robbed several banks in the Cameroon port of Douala
  • Long-term key for gas
    LONG-TERM gas contracts ' with price reviews ' are the key to underpinning markets and encouraging the exploitation of new reserves, the Gastech 2011 conference heard today
  • CMA CGM sells two
    SHIPOWNER SFL said today it is buying two 2010-built, 13,800teu box ships from CMA CGM for a total $342M as part of a leaseback deal with the French Line
  • Palumbo grabs Malta facility
    ITALIAN shipbuilder Palumbo has acquired the super-yacht facilities at Malta's Cospicua shipyard for more than €29M ($41M)
  • Premiums sought for Japan box calls
    CHINESE box carriers are requesting premiums for voyages from Shanghai to Japan, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Box rates from Asia continue drop
    BOX RATES from Asia to Europe have fallen to $1,019 per teu, down $57 from last week, the Shanghai Shipping Exchange said today
  • DHT reportedly suspends its bonds issuance
    DHT HOLDINGS, the parent company of Double Hull Tankers, has suspended a plan to issue unsecured bonds in Norway, shipping analysis group First Securities said today
  • Corsica ferry strike settled
    SNCM ferry services to Corsica have been resumed after its crews voted unanimously to end a 47-day strike over planned service cuts from Nice
  • SE Asia pirates attack
    PIRATES have attacked the bulker Thor Nereus in Indonesia, the regional piracy watchdog ReCAAP told Fairplay today
  • Big-moon tide trips ships
    FIVE vessels have run aground in the UK, the MCA told Fairplay today ' because the moon was its closest to Earth in more than 18 years
  • Forth takeover formal offer?
    ARCUS Capital, which owns nearly 23% of Forth Ports, is widely forecast to formalise its takeover bid for the port operator tomorrow

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Should we really nuke nuclear energy?
    The perfect storm of a once-in-a-thousand-years Richter 9 scale earthquake and consequential disastrous life-swallowing tsunami on the north east coast of Japan, shifted the earth on its axis and moved the world's third-biggest economy 8 feet to the east; but the aftermath of the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant crisis could have a far-reaching negative impact on the biggest challenge of the 21st Century: climate change
  • Electricity restored to Japanese nuclear plant
  • Hapag-Lloyd 2010 accounts published
  • Pirates release tanker: boost cash flow
  • NAFTA trade up 24% in 2010
  • Oil surges as coalition planes strike Libya

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • KLC exile fixed
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios finds stop-gap contract for capesize newbuilding jettisoned by ailing Korea Line.
  • Latvian focuses on products
    Riga owner confirms sale of two LPG newbuildings to use cash for new tanker financing.
  • Lone offender held in HK
    Ocean International cargoship detained during February in Hong Kong over suspected bypass of oily water separator.
  • NATS facing Libyan "challenge"
    Herbjorn Hansson says he pulled a suezmax out of war-torn country before violence escalated.
  • MJLF checks shipping's pulse
    Brokerage boss Bob Flynn talks tankers, tsunamis and oversupply as WebTV gears up for CMA 2011.
  • Dreyfus chops newbuild
    French owner cuts up ferry contract due to delays and technical complaints.
  • Friendly fire
    Shipbroker-turned restaurateur stokes 'rivalry' with Richard Fulford-Smith as WebTV tours Connecticut's finest 'port of call'.
  • S&P veteran says 'pull the trigger'
    MJLF president keeps his eye on product tankers while S&P players stalk distressed assets.
  • Saade sells to Fredriksen
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International takes two huge CMA CGM boxships in $342m sale-and-leaseback.
  • Bharati yard on hold
    Indian joint venture with Apeejay Shipping uncertain due to land acquisition issues.
  • Tanker out-runs pirates
    Fal Oil vessel survives an armed attack from pirates in the Somali Basin today.
  • Master drunk
    German police say Russian cargoship captain tested positive for alcohol at Holtenau.
  • Libya releases AHTS
    An Augusta Offshore vessel boarded by armed guards in Tripoli appears to have been freed from detention.
  • Slick spreads from Oliva
    Nightingale Island's administrator reports spilled fuel eight miles offshore as salvage vessel approaches wreck of Dryships' bulker.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • CBP to combine trusted traveler programs
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working to merge Global Entry with other trusted traveler programs and expand it to Mexico, Department of Homeland Security officials said last week. CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin met with Mexican Customs and p...
  • MSC to assess U.S. export high-cube fee
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will assess a $150 fee on high-cube containers moving westbound from the United States and Puerto Rico to Asia, effective April 17....
  • Florida/Bahamas carriers to raise bunker fees
    The Florida-Bahamas Shipowners and Operators Association said last week it will raise bunker rates on shipments in mid-April and early May. The association, whose members include Crowley and Seaboard Marine, will increase bunker surcharges by $75 p...
  • CSA lines to reduce bunker fee
    Members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, St. Bart's, St. Eustatius, St....
  • Ship Finance to buy 2 big containerships
    Ship Finance International Ltd. said it has agreed to acquire two 13,800-TEU container vessels, theMagellanandCorte Real,from CMA CGM and charter them back to the French liner company for 15 years. The gross purchase price is $171 million per vesse...
  • Fuel costs drive Matson 1st quarter loss
    Rising fuel prices will likely drive U.S. Jones Act carrier Matson Navigation Co. to a first quarter loss, the line''s parent company Alexander & Baldwin said Friday. "Increased fuel prices are having a disproportionate effect on transportation co...
  • Bulker grounds at Tristan da Cunha
    The British Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha calls itself the "home to 263 British citizens living in the world's most isolated settlement," according to a government-maintained Web site. But the remote volcanic island, located 1,750 miles f...
  • Caribbean bunker rates
    CSA lines to reduce bunker feeMembers of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, ...
  • Bersin making good on promise
  • Virginia trade
    CSA lines to reduce bunker feeMembers of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to 'Florida/Bahamas carriers to raise bunker feesThe Florid...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • A2SEA doubled its profit in 2010
    A2SEA A/S logged a profit of DKK 86 million in 2010, up from DKK 47 million the previous year. In 2010, equity increased from DKK 327 million to DKK
  • Bulker breaks in two in South Atlantic
    The dry-bulk carrier MS Olivia has broken in half after having hit Nightingale Island, part of Tristan da Cunha (GB), on Wednesday last week. The Greek-controlled and Malta
  • Seadrill signs newbuilding contract
    The Norwegian'Bermudan offshore drilling rig operator Seadrill has placed a newbuilding order with Jurong shipyard, Singapore, for a jack-up drilling rig. The contract price is USD 530 million
  • LNG system from Wärtsilä for Viking Line newbuilding
    In addition to the dual fuel main engines, Wärtsilä will also supply the onboard LNG storage and supply system for Viking Line's newbuilding on order at STX Finland's Turku shipyard

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Tight barge avails.
  • Bunker price movements mixed across Europe
    Rotterdam LSFO prices commanding 'a huge premium again'.
  • SOCP releases scrubber system selection guide
    US study will assist ship operators choose solutions for ECA compliance.
  • 'Conservation status' will not 'derail' bunker plans
    Gibraltar minister reassures bunker players.
  • New software helps bunker specialists make 'informed decisions'
    Veson says its bunker management package 'aggregates bunker data', allowing operators visibility across their fleet.
  • Bunker slick extends 'eight miles' out to sea
    Oil film and 'clumps of tar' surround remote South Atlantic island.
  • Week starts with downtrend in bunker prices
    Average bunker demand at main Asian bunker ports on Monday, local traders say.
  • US department monitoring bunker spill in Portland
    About 380 liters of bunkers spilled during fuel transfer operation, says local media.
  • Hong Kong court orders sale of detained vessel
    To cover outstanding bunker fuel bills owed by Argentinian shipowner Maruba to Chimbusco Pan Nation.
  • Brightoil secures $600 million from Chinese bank
    Facilities will fund the development of its global supply and bunkering business, says chairman.
  • Aegean keeps mum on 'unusual' stock activities
    Aegean sees a 533% surge in the volume of shares traded, while its stock closed some 13% higher on Friday.
  • Sri Lanka bunker supplies 'sufficient'
    Lanka IOC, Lanka Marine Services and Lanka Maritime importing 20,000 mt of bunkers in March.

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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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