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September 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates preparing for fresh raids
    Somali pirates are preparing for a new raiding season, taking advantage of the calmer seas after the monsoon period, as their ties with Islamist rebels come under closer scrutiny.

Sched Netweb site
  • S&P downgrades Hapag-Lloyd outlook to negative, but retains BB+ rating
  • Asia-US spot rates decline 5.6pc to US$1,561 per FEU, says Drewry's
  • US and China enter trade row over chicken, US reefer exports hit hard
  • Zim follows Hapag-Lloyd, drops Nhava Sheva and diverts to Mundra
  • Moody's downgrades Kuala Lumpur's MISC rating, issues negative outlook
  • Hamburg Sud names 7,100-TEU Santa Catarina, fifth of 10 same-size ships
  • Chongqing's Cuntan bonded port area trade value hit US$5.6 billion
  • Maersk agrees to invest in Indonesian port infrastructure
  • US Great Lakes cargo up nearly 3.7pc in August, Seaway volume up 21pc in July
  • Prologis expands in Japan with new 38,100-square metre facility
  • US Navy names first catamaran troop/cargo carrier that cruises at 35 knots
  • DHL opens offices in Wenzhou, Zhengzhou, Zhejiang, Xuzhou, Huizhou
  • IATA upgrades June profit forecast upward on passengers, but cargo unsteady
  • Cargolux rejects next generation B747-8F due to 'contractual issues'
  • Air China inaugurates Wuhan-Tokyo flights, new terminal under construction
  • UPS to invest US$200 million in Cologne/Bonn Airport hub expansion
  • Boeing pitches Dreamliners to China in bid to keep 50pc plus market share
  • Cargo airlines look to proposed night flight ban in Frankfurt with despair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMTOI unanimously elects office-bearers for 2011-12
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier
  • Transworld Group holds trade get-together in Gandhidham
  • Vallarpadam ICTT receives first export box rake from ICD-Tuticorin
  • Na jaane kyon, hota hain yeh zindagi ke saath...
  • Prithviraj Chavan to attend Indo-German Chamber of Commerce AGM today

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Bids invited for new international airport in Rwanda
    The Rwandan government is inviting bids to design, build, finance, maintain and operate Bugesera international airport under a 25-year concession agreement. The first phase of the ...
  • Panalpina upgrades to latest generation B747-8 cargo aircraft
    Basel-based Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, and Atlas Air have signed a new multi-year ACMI contract for two cutting-edge technology B747...
  • USD 20 million earmarked for US rail projects
    Secretary of transportation Ray LaHood announced that eight cities and states will share USD 19.4 million to replace, relocate and improve segments of railroad track in order to en...
  • USD 54 million loan to rebuild Boulder-Denver highway
    The US transport department has awarded a USD 54 million loan to help pay for two additional lanes and the reconstruction of highway US 36, bringing congestion relief to drivers in...
  • Gebrüder Weiss introduces first gas-fuelled lorry in Vienna
    The transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss is now operating its first gas-fuelled lorry converted to a dual-fuel drive at its Maria Lanzendorf (Vienna) site. The 4...
  • Martinair Cargo C2K certified
    Martinair Cargo, a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, received its C2K (Cargo2000) certificate during the Cargo2000 membership meeting in Hong Kong in September. Cargo2000 is ...
  • APM Terminals wins 2011 global safety award
    APM Terminals was named winner of the 2011 Lloyd's List Global Safety Award at the annual industry awards held in London. In 2010 APM Terminals continued to make significant safety...
  • NYK volunteers to assist in Japanese earthquake area
    NYK will send employees to areas of Japan devastated by an earthquake and tsunami. For three months from 4 October, NYK will seek about 120 volunteers to assist in necessary activi...
  • James Weynand appointed executive VP of Ceva Logistics
    Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, recently named James A. Weynand as executive vice-president of the company's technology division. Weynand joined ...
  • Maersk and Rickmers-Linie form US partnership
    Maersk Line and Rickmers-Linie (America) recently entered into a partnership to provide breakbulk and project cargo shipping in the USA, using two newly-built multipurpose ships, w...
  • Kombiverkehr wins port of Kiel combined cargo traffic award
    Ingolf Kästner, head of international traffic at Kombiverkehr, has won an award from the port of Kiel for his exceptional commitment to linking the port of Kiel to combined rail/sh...
  • New offices to accelerate Greencarrier's expansion in China
    The Swedish logistics specialist Greencarrier, which has in recent years expanded substantially in the Nordic countries and the Baltic states, is continuing to create a network of ...
  • Wim Bosman now rebranded as Mainfreight
    After the acquisition of the Dutch Wim Bosman Group by New Zealand logistics group Mainfreight, the existing air and ocean freight offices in Belgium and the Netherlands will conti...
  • Transmec UK new Bifa member
    Following the opening of a new sea freight department in Redditch, Transmec UK has joined the British International Freight Association (Bifa), the leading body representing the UK...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Tidewater warns that second quarter revenues will take a hit
  • ACL names Robert Blocker Senior VP Sales and Customer Service
  • U.S. Coast Guard orders more response boats from Marinette
  • Compagnie du Ponant orders third mega-yacht from Fincantieri
  • GD to acquire Metro Machine Corp
  • Great Lakes Shipyard wins tugboat orders worth $23 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • DOT funds heading to Washington rail projects
  • NOAA survey vessel charting Alaskan sea floor
  • Port of Coos Bay warns public to be wary around railroad tracks
  • AAPA presents honors at Seattle awards luncheon
  • Saudi Arabia helps fund IMO battle against piracy

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Wind of change blows through South Africa
    Rise of China and India fuels debate over nation's natural resources
  • UK recovery stalls on exports slowdown
    As export orders from abroad decline amid continuing weak demand in UK domestic markets, the possibilities of growth are virtually non-existent
  • Politics meets reality
    Repsol's controversial deal to drill for oil off Cuba requires a joint US-Cuban spill response
  • Drilling in Cuban waters raises spectre of disaster
    Environmentalists are keenly aware of the short distance across the Florida Straits to Cuba, where Repsol will be drilling for oil
  • BOEMRE places blame for Deepwater Horizon on BP
    Faults some of Transocean crew's actions and training but largely blames blowout on BP
  • Onboard chefs to get a makeover
    Sea-Chefs project defines an international standard that aims to raise the quality of cooking on board
  • Mitropoulos will be a hard act to follow
    IMO chief's farewell tour continues with a speech at the ICS/ISF International Shipping Conference
  • FMC to probe routing of cargo via Canada to avoid harbour maintenance tax
    Regulatory chief says US port infrastructure suffering
  • Greek owners in fresh boxship buying surge
    Technomar Shipping widely reported to have snapped up four OOCL ships, but deal awaits confirmation
  • Electronic Shipping Solutions joins SWIFT to speed up financing
    Talks already in progress about synchronising digitised letters of credit with ship documents
  • International Group revises documentation
    Changes needed to keep pace with threat of piracy
  • SinOceanic director resigns as company seeks DnB NOR financing
    Possible conflict of interest forces bank vice-president Anne Øian to step down from role
  • IUMI calls for new definition of ships
    Interchangeable definitions 'a can of worms' for insurers
  • Dry bulk demolition figures to surpass 20m dwt forecasts made earlier in 2011
    Almost 17m dwt has already been sold for recycling this year as ageing capesizes continue to head to breakers' yards
  • Gasoline arbitrage breathes new life into MR product tanker market
    Earnings almost treble in a week on an influx of cargoes into US
  • Small increase in UK port throughput
    Felixstowe keeps lead but total figure is up only 2%
  • Great Lakes Shipyard wins $23m tug order from Seacor affiliate
    Delivery expected in 2013 as Caribbean Tugz earmarks vessels for charter at Hovensa Oil Refinery
  • Lines pull capacity off the Pacific as China manufacturing declines for third month
    Cutting of Central China to Long Beach route makes early close of peak season official
  • BW sells single-hull VLCCs for scrap
    Brokers report Indian breakers paying $38m for two vessels in shift from Chittagong yards
  • Diana seals four-year charters for newcastlemax newbuildings
    Simeon Palios-led dry bulk owner estimates $48.6m in revenues from EDF Trading deal
  • Early adopters of SOx emission rules given lifeline
    Brussels working paper highlights permissible national measures to help shipowners meet 2015 ECA challenges
  • Newlead triggers Nasdaq market value and share price notices
    Greek owner resets release of second-quarter results for next week
  • Brokers' failures to cite vessel numbers does not add up
    IMO number meant to combat fraud and enhance safety is ignored when placing risks
  • LNG carrier owners face steady rates until at least 2014
    Oslo-based broker forecasts positive rates for three years, but unable to predict longer-term shipping market
  • ICTSI implements radiation detection
    US megaports initiative aimed at stopping illegal radioactive shipments
  • LNG sky is not falling
    Pessimism over the market's future looks overdone
  • Tui Cruises looks poised to announce first newbuilds order
    Reports suggest two vessels of up to 98,000 gt and providing 1,350 cabins
  • African ambition
    African Development Bank says Chinese commerce is "imbalanced, concentrating on a small number of countries"
  • AET sued by fishermen over 2010 spill
    MISC tanker arm faces claim for loss of earnings which could total $3.5m
  • Hyundai Heavy nabs another drillship
    Latest Noble Drilling ship brings total order of four to over $2bn

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • FMC to look into US-Canadian port friction
    FMC CHAIRMAN Richard Lidinsky is acting on concern that US-bound box cargo is being unfairly diverted through Canadian ports
  • Bulker in limbo off breakers
    BANGLADESH is continuing to refuse scrapping entry for the bulker Asia Union, French green group Robin des Bois told Fairplay today
  • Pennsylvania chips in for Delaware deepening
    PENNSYLVANIA is kicking in $15M to continue deepening the Delaware River, the state's governor affirmed
  • Why box sector should fear debt crisis
    EUROPE'S box ship operators would bear the fallout if the eurozone debt crisis implodes, Macquarie Research said today
  • BIMCO hails Capesize scrapping
    TOTAL tonnage of drybulk carriers sold for scrap could hit 25M dwt this year, BIMCO's Peter Sand said today
  • Dongbu and STX to develop Colombian coal exports
    TWO OF South Korea's largest shipping conglomerates have signed a deal to set up a Colombian coal scheme that could affect the choice of port sites, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Prospects improving for Suezmax uptick
    SUEZMAX tanker rates are extending recent gains, providing good prospects for a further uptick, brokers and shipping analysts are signaling
  • Firming rates seen as Capeside bulker trend
    CAPESIZE bulker rates extended recent gains, spurring analysts and brokers to spot an upward trend across the segment
  • Relief seen for Panamaxes
    PANAMAX owners can expect better rate better support in 4Q2011, a shipping research chief told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Lehmkuhl Named President at Con-way Freight
    Con-way named W. Gregory Lehmkuhl president of less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight, replacing John Labrie, who left the company in August...
  • South Carolina Ports Launch Clean-Truck Program
    The South Carolina State Ports Authority launched a voluntary program to help truck owners replace older trucks with newer, cleaner...
  • Martin-Brower Expands Global Distribution Network
    Food logistics giant Martin-Brower is acquiring the distribution assets of Keystone Foods, adding distribution centers in the U.S., Europe, the...
  • Transport Executives Rank Among World's Richest
    The nation's wealthiest transportation mogul didn't make her money on trucks, trains or planes, but by operating barges and distributing...
  • Grain Terminal Prepares To Open Amid Protests
    Grain terminal operator EGT in Longview, Wash., received a 110-car rail shipment of wheat, moving the site closer to opening...
  • Savannah Becomes No. 2 US Container Exporter
    The Port of Savannah this year became the second biggest container export port in the U.S. on a tonnage basis,...
  • Intermodal Traffic Reaches New 2011 High
    Intermodal traffic on major North American railroads hit its highest weekly volume so far this year in the week ending...
  • FedEx Makes Big Gains on Ground
    Strong performances by its package delivery and industrial trucking divisions gave FedEx lift lacking in its international air operations in...
  • MSC Boosts Southeast Asia-Australia Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. raised rates for all cargo from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore to Australia. The world's...
  • Freight CEOs Press Congress on Infrastructure
    A high-powered group of CEOs from the some of the biggest names in the U.S. freight sector told leaders of...
  • FedEx Cuts Forecast, Warns of 'Sluggish Growth'
    FedEx's net profit rose 22 percent to $464 million in its June-August quarter, but the world's largest air cargo carrier...
  • Going the Extra Mile
    When is a mile less than 5,280 feet? When it's part of a trucker's paycheck. Although most long-haul truck...
  • 'Severe Change' Needed
    Crete Carrier, which also owns Shaffer Trucking and Hunt Transportation, switched its pay from shortest route to practical miles in...
  • Customs' New Trade Facilitator
    Allen Gina, head of Customs and Border Protection's Office of International Trade, wants the business of importing goods to be...
  • Death Before Taxes?
    Grover Norquist doesn't know the ins and outs of motor fuel taxation, but he adamantly opposes any increases in them....
  • FTR Associates Forecasts Higher Truck Rates
    Shippers hoping that truck rate increases might fall in the face of an uncertain economy are likely to be disappointed,...
  • Passenger Rail Funds Boost PNW Port Project
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash., can now tap into $15 million of intercity passenger rail funds to help build a...
  • Port Tech Companies Invited to India Trade Mission
    The Commerce Department is inviting port and maritime technology companies to apply for a trade mission to India Feb. 16...
  • Court Won't Rehear Horizon Stockholders' Suit
    A federal appeals court refused to rehear an unsuccessful lawsuit filed on behalf of Horizon Lines shareholders who accused company...
  • Maersk Hikes Asia-New Zealand Rates
    Maersk Line will implement a general rate increase on shipments moving from Asia to New Zealand, starting Oct. 15. ...
  • France's SNCF Railroad Loses Key Contract
    France's state-owned SNCF Fret lost a major contract with a long standing customer to private operators, jeopardizing the rail cargo...
  • MOL Logistics Expands in 12 African Countries
    MOL Logistics (Japan) expanded its network in a dozen Africa countries by signing a contract with an undisclosed freight forwarder....
  • Atlas Cancels Orders for Three 747-8 Freighters
    Atlas Air handed Boeing and the aircraft manufacturer's troubled 747-8 freighter program its second major setback in a week, canceling...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Baltic coverage improved
  • FMC slates October meeting to launch study on cargo diversion
  • TSA shifts leadership to committee as Chairman Kim's tenure expires
  • IMF downgrades MENA growth prospects
  • Global stocks tank on Fed warning

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • SapuraCrest splashes cash
    Malaysian offshore support vessel owner inks $227m newbuilding deal with Chinese yard.
  • Fisher survives the cut
    Goldman Sachs clings to jewel of its shipping & transport team but fate of research portfolio remains uncertain.
  • Eimskip pens pair
    Rongcheng Shenfei Shipbuilding sinks its teeth into Icelandic owner's $50m newbuilding order.
  • Goldman stuns the Street
    Investment bank drops Genco, Diana and DryShips as transport analyst exodus unhinges equity research regime.
  • Sheriff steps it up
    Ship arrests in the Lion City have risen by 30% this year as banks play tough.
  • Scrapping could set record
    Prospect of bumper crop of fleet deletions holds out hope for beleaguered dry bulk owners.
  • Nasdaq rings NEWL alarm
    Struggling Greek owner's plummeting share price raises red flags in Times Square.
  • Recanati bags OSG shares
    Founder's son buys an extra $4.7m shares in New York-listed tanker owner.
  • EDF grabs Diana pair
    Simeon Palios-led drycargo owner nets charters worth $50m for newbuildings slated for delivery next year.
  • Chevalier checks in two
    Dutch accommodation specialist bags two vessels for offshore market in western Europe.
  • Offers in for Altona
    Asian and European owners come in for Hartmann multipurpose that suffered a uranium spill off Canada.
  • Marco repeats barge trick
    Singapore-listed offshore outfit secures another round of newbuildings but OSV deals remain elusive.
  • India is nuts for cabotage
    State province aims to shift cargoes from road to ship to help ailing cashew industry.
  • Latsis drops dry punt
    Latsis controlled Consolidated Marine swaps Hyundai Mipo kamsarmax brace for MR tankers, it is claimed.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Newest commissioner
    Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency'...
  • Strategic view
  • TSA now headed by committee, not chairman
    The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said it is being led by a executive committee instead of a chairman. The discussion agreement said the change was made on July 1 after expiration of the 18-month term of TSA Chairman Y.M. Kim, who is presid...
  • More funds for inland waterways sought
    Shippers and barge executives called for more money for modernization of locks and dams on the nation's inland waterways, to speed up projects, and an end to wasteful spending, at a hearing before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastru...
  • U.S. DOT grants $19.4 million to short lines
    The Federal Railroad Administration last week awarded grants totaling $19.4 million to help eight states and local governments relocate and upgrade rail lines. The Rail Line Relocation program assists projects that improve community livability and...
  • Gotay leaves MarAd
    The U.S. Maritime Administration said that Orlando Gotay, the deputy maritime administrator, has left his job at the agency. Gotay was sworn in as Deputy Maritime Administrator on June 2010. He joined the MarAd as senior advisor for maritime policy...
  • Cascades rail line gets improvement funds
    The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday released $31.1 million to Washington State to improve intercity passenger and freight rail service on the Cascades line. The amount is further broken down as follows: - Pacific Northwest Corridor will...
  • Hunters warned to stay off tracks
    Union Pacific Railroad warned hunters to avoid hunting on railroad property. "Wildlife will migrate and feed along the edges of freshly harvested fields, making these areas prime hunting spots," the railroad said. "With many fields adjacent to Unio...
  • Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency's newest member, said Monday. Terminal operat...
  • Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency's newest member, said Monday. Terminal operat...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Significant milestone for renewable diesel
    Plant can make flexible use of almost any vegetable oil or waste fat in the production of premium-quality renewable diesel.
  • KPI Bridge Oil celebrates 40 years of service
    Venture quickly proved to be so successful that the two companies were merged to officially form KPI Bridge Oil.
  • Fujairah prices move downward
    Tight availability was reported by market players.
  • Drifting barge now 'under control'
    'Everything's fine now.'
  • Sulphur caps 'crucial' for health of Baltic Sea region
    Minister repeats government's commitment to ECA timetable.
  • Bunker markets drop in Northern Europe
    "It's been awhile since I have seen the market fall as quickly as it has done this afternoon."
  • Authorities fine cruise line for breaching sulphur rules
    Disney Cruise Line vessel contravenes EU sulphur directive.
  • Fuel oil stocks at 10-week low
    'Limited arbitrage' sees stocks drop 11% in seven days.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • CLIA developing ECA compliance tool
    Cruise industry exploring potential for innovative science-based equivalence methodology that would not compromise public health benefits.
  • Bunker player details five-year investment plan
    BFC will focus on upgrading its fleet.
  • Price of bunkers take dip at major ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel not an issue at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • US military authorises bunker purchases in 'open market'
    Purchase of marine fuel to be done via military's Ships Bunker Easy Acquisition (SEA) Card.
  • East Asian bunkering operations resume after typhoon passes
    Traders in Japan warn of bunker delivery delays in the next few days.
  • Fuel oil stocks in East China up 31.4%
    Volumes at 460,000 mt for the week ended September 21, 2011.
  • 'Key' to bunker business is 'dependable good supply'
    NuStar seeks expansion in a 'very low risk' way, says CEO.

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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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