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November 24, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SSF goes bespoke to gain bigger following
    MORE shipbrokers will get a shot at using the Singapore Ship Sale Form (SSF), as it goes bespoke on a website widely used by the community.
  • Tanker surplus in the Persian Gulf grows
    An oversupply of supertankers competing to load two million barrel cargoes of oil at Persian Gulf ports has risen, a survey showed.
  • UGC, investment group sign deal to build grain terminal
    Russia's state grain trader, the United Grain Co (UGC), and investment group Summa said on Tuesday they had signed a deal to build a new grain export terminal on the Pacific cost with a capacity of five million tonnes per year.
  • Vale's US$2.3b China ore ships bet goes awry

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk ups rates and peak season surcharges for services from Far East
  • MSC cuts Asia-Europe capacity, changes 13,000-TEUers for 5,000-TEU ships
  • Hutchison deploys environmental law to block Southampton CT expansion
  • Maersk adds fresh layer of boxes, making 7,450-TEUer into 8,500 TEUer
  • Asia-Australia AADA bunker surcharges rise US$625/TEU December 24
  • Hong Kong Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Singapore Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Beijing-Hangzhou Canal capacity upgrades, becomes 'intelligent'
  • Wuzhou port throughput surpasses 20 million tonnes
  • Chongqing Shipping Exchange completes US$184 million transaction
  • Westbound tranpac reefer rates up US$300/FEU in Jan to cover repositioning
  • US truck rates to rise 2-3pc ahead of expected 2014-15 downturn: analyst
  • South Carolina Ports continues building projects under existing leadership
  • FedEx speeds up transit from Kyushu, Japan to continental Asia
  • Air China October cargo falls 4.1pc, but up 1.9pc in first nine months
  • Durban's Dube TradePort invests US$1.47 million in dedicated air trucking
  • Continental brings energy hubs closer with daily Houston-Lagos flights
  • Internet sales expected to drive much of FedEx holiday volume

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DAMCO's customer service initiatives appreciated
  • Investment in new MPVs helping Safmarine unlock West African potential
  • LOTS Shipping & Master Shipyard tackle another challenging project
  • Shipping Ministry taking steps to thwart piracy: Vasan
  • Skuld highlights service range & capabilities at seminar
  • New CVO at KPT
  • Pakistan's QICT set to handle mega ships round-the-clock
  • Govt allows 1 mt of sugar exports
  • Rangarajan expects inflation to ease to 7 pc by Q4
  • MACCIA President calls on Maharashtra CM

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • South African new vehicles sales jump in October
    The sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) put in a creditable performance in South Africa in October, with 12,994 units sold, an increase of 16% over the previous October. ...
  • ECS Group on course for a record year
    A strong European performance, expansion into new markets, new customers and contracts extensions are all contributing towards a record year for the ECS Group in 2011. The global c...
  • Air Transat Cargo to publish rates on OAG Cargo application
    Canada's Air Transat Cargo is the latest customer for OAG Cargo's enhanced and upgraded airfreight rates application, which publishes more than 6 six million airfreight rates to mo...
  • New MD for Toll Global Forwarding's German division
    Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Siegfried Nottelmann as managing director Germany. He joined Toll in August, when his company Andree & Wilkerling was acquired by the group...
  • Alstom and city of Belgrade sign rail agreement
    Alstom and Belgrade have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the construction of a new rail transport system. This agreement opens a negotiation period during which the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts positive result
    Hapag-Lloyd achieved an operating result (adjusted ebit) of EUR 36.7 million in Q3. The operating result in the first nine months of the current financial year rose to EUR 78.8 mil...
  • More train drivers and new site for intermodal trains in Switzerland
    MEV Schweiz, a Basel-based Swiss HR service specialist for rail-bound passenger and cargo transport, is again training train drivers to drive cargo trains. After the conclusion of ...
  • First ADR licence for mineral oil tank on Mercedes Unimog
    The Swiss vehicle manufacturer GK Grünenfelder will supply Gredig & Co, based in Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, with the first Mercedes Unimog with an ADR licence for...
  • Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 2)
    Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L...
  • Grimaldi launches Genoa-Valencia service
    The Grimaldi Group has opened a new thrice-weekly ro-ro service between the ports of Genoa and Valencia. The route will be served by the modern ro-ro vessels "Eurocargo Valenc...
  • Volga-Dnepr Group presents aid logistics concept
    A Volga-Dnepr Group delegation presented a new logistics concept in the presence of state and government heads and high-ranking businessmen at an Asia-Pacific economic forum in Hon...
  • DHL cooperates with cooling container specialist CSafe
    DHL Global Forwarding, the airfreight and seafreight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, is expanding its offer for temperature-sensitive shipments. A leasing agreement with the Ohio-...
  • Ceva and Ford expand relationship at new Louisville plant
    The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has won additional business with the Ford Motor Company at the latter's Louisville KY (USA) assembly plant. The new operation will kick off in 201...
  • Weiss Röhlig launches weekly Hamburg-Taiwan service
    Weiss Röhlig, a logistics JV of the logistics providers Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig, has launched a weekly consolidation service between Hamburg and Taiwan, to meet growing demand fo...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • American Club seeks 5 percent premium increase for 2012
  • IHC Merwede appoints Denis Welch CEO for S.E. Asia
  • Design improvements boost Azipod hydrodynamic efficiency
  • First LNG fueled product tanker enters service

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Longview Port Commissioners cut 2012 tax levy by 45 percent
  • Matson plans to increase Hawaii rates, handling charge
  • Hewlett-Packard inks deal to supply cloud for Maersk Line
  • Seattle Port Board passes budget for 2012, finance plan
  • ATA praises DOT decision to ban cellphone use by truckers

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Greece's golden goose needs careful handling
    First signs are that Greece's interim government understands that, while Greek owners have limited exposure to the national crisis, the risk to the economy is greater if the industry is alienated
  • Shipping has limited exposure to Greek risk
    Owners are part of the global commodities scene rather than the Greek economy
  • Middle East VLCC earnings set to be hit by start of holiday season
    Firm spot market expected to dip on reduced chartering during US and Asian celebrations
  • Diana Shipping moves 'closer' to share buyback
    Growth-minded Greece-based owner could consider newbuildings if freight rates drop further
  • UN calls for more naval force as EU Navfor reduces cover
    UN Security Council calls for an international response to Somali pirate threat
  • US debt fears are back on the agenda
    Congressional committee set up to agree ways to cut the $15trn national debt has failed to offer any conclusion
  • Will China lift the world out of the red?
    As many developed countries battle acute economic problems, the importance of Chinese demand is growing even greater
  • Depth of industry's negative sentiment revealed
    Delegates at the Informa Maritime Events London Ship Finance and Investment conference express a predominantly negative view of the next 12 months
  • Maersk and Hamburg Süd to boost joint Asia-South America services
    Delivery of 16 7,500 teu containerships is under way
  • NewLead racks up $7m in arbitration awards over charter spat with TMT
    Greek owner 'confident' of collecting all outstanding cash from Nobu Su vehicle
  • Livanos Group sells ageing VLCC
    Greeks said to have offloaded a 1993-built double-hull tanker while rumours circulate of suezmax resale pair sold from Sungdong yard
  • Don't be driven to distraction
    Officers on the watch can find their heads turned (in the wrong direction) by an abundance of modern gadgets
  • Christmas lights fail to dispel shipping's gloom
    At the Lloyd's List London Ship Finance and Investment Conference, speaker after speaker recounts tales of desperation
  • Tramp boxship owners need better awareness of market competition
    Brokers say owners are giving in too easily to low charter rates
  • Owners urged to take the first step in refinancing talks
    Time is fast running out for failing firms as first boxships are laid up at Hamburg port
  • Australia's booming export trade to China piles up a $2.5bn surplus
    Trade has grown twenty-fivefold since 1990
  • SFI sees profit-share earnings evaporate in weak spot market
    Company to keep close eye on Frontline restructuring
  • Transpacific box rates stay flat
    Drewry benchmark stuck at $1,457 per feu, as lines announce surcharges to Pacific services
  • B+H Ocean Carriers to scrap its share listing
    Michael Hudner's ore-bulk-oil operator joins exodus of New York public companies
  • Goodbye to magic pipe dreams
    A US district court struck a blow for fairness in overturning an indefinite detention called for by US prosecutors
  • Woe in the tanker sector
    Frontline and Torm have given a blunt assessment of their troubles. This is all to the good
  • CMA CGM pushes for rate hikes across multiple routes
    Decision parallels moves by other carriers
  • Strong LNG day rates give Awilco hope for 2012
    Third-quarter loss of $4.6m can be turned around next year, company says
  • Developing countries boost participation in shipping
    Unctad report shows traditional roles of providing seafarers and creating raw materials exports are being left behind
  • S&P withdraws Excel Maritime rating
    Move comes at company's request after stinging downgrade
  • Fesco launches US-Russia service
    New Tacoma to Vladivostok run targets shippers in the oil and gas, mineral and manufacturing industries
  • Third blaze in 18 months hits Dalian oil terminal
    Storage tank fire caused by lightning
  • Hanjin Heavy launches drive for top position among Korean yards
    Yeongdo facility being modernised after settlement of labour dispute

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Sea Star fine calculus revealed
    US PROSECUTORS fined Sea Star $14.2M for price-fixing because they believed a higher penalty would "jeopardise" the company, newly filed court documents reveal
  • American Club raises premiums by 5%
    THE AMERICAN P&I Club today announced a 5% premium increase for policy-year 2012 and reported a substantial gain in its Asian membership
  • MOL box ship, bulker collide
    REPAIRS are being made today to a small bulker that nearly sank after a collision on Germany's River Weser last night
  • GenMar seeks fee blessing
    IF A JUDGE decides not to approve fees attached to Oaktree's new investment in General Maritime, the tanker major's fleet could be liquidated, a new court filing has explained
  • B+O to proceed on NYSE Amex exit
    B+O OCEAN Carriers is moving ahead with plans to exit NYSE Amex to save on administrative costs
  • Iran oil buy boosts Syria
    AN IRANIAN company has lifted 80,000 tonnes of crude this week from Banias port, in what's been described today as a "minor boost" for Syria
  • Ex-Beluga ship sold
    A FORMER Beluga ship was privately sold today in Bremen to project carrier Hansa Heavy Lift, after an auction for the multipurpose vessel was first cancelled
  • Will Diana buy back?
    NYSE-listed Diana Shipping, which is overflowing with cash, signaled today might finally move to buy back its own shares
  • India shares drop on rupee fall
    INDIA'S shipping shares dropped today to another 52-week low in reaction to the rupee's drastic fall against dollar
  • Tanker contagion spreads
    TANKER sector weakness appears to have spread to the newbuilding resale side, Pareto Securities said in Oslo
  • Secondhand market twitching detected
    DRYBULK spot rates are trading in a narrow range, but the secondhand market is becoming more active, shipping analysts said today
  • BVI court steps into Russian fight
    FORMER Russian entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky has had a small legal win in his long-running battle to recover the port assets of his Oslo Marine Group
  • Murchison buys time
    AUSTRALIA'S Murchison Metals today extended its share suspension, as it continues to negotiate the sale of its stake in the A$5.9Bn ($5.74Bn) Oakajee Port & Rail Project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Lowe's Ramps up Inventory Ahead of Holidays
    Lowe's says its inventory in the third quarter was up 5.2 percent year-over-year and the home improvement retailer is "more...
  • JOC's Leach Tours Port of Montreal, Discusses Expansion Plans (Video)
    Peter Leach, senior editor for the Journal of Commerce, shares his impressions after a tour of the Port of Montreal,...
  • Japanese Ship Orders Rise for First Time in Six Months
    Japanese export ship orders grew for the first time in six months in October on a year-on-year basis, rising a...
  • India's Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High
    India had a trade deficit of $19.6 billion in October, the highest in four years, as the pace of export...
  • Iceland's Eimskip Boosts Profit on Traffic Surge
    Eimskip increased third quarter operating profit 7.6 percent year-over-year to $14.85 million, as the Icelandic container shipping and refrigerated...
  • Lufthansa to Cut Cargo Capacity up to 30 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo said it could cut capacity by as much as 30 percent going into 2012 and temporarily ground some...
  • China Cosco Names Jiang President
    China Cosco Holdings named Jiang Li Jun to replace Zhang Liang as president, extending a management shakeup that comes amid...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Maersk Line's increased activity contributes to PTP growth
    According to Maersk Line, its increased activity at Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia has contributed to the port's impressive 15.5% growth in the first 10 months ...
  • Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December
  • Maersk improves Asia/Adriatic connections
    Maersk Line has improved the feeder services that connect with its AE12 schedule between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Adriatic. Three third party services ...
  • Discharging starts of grounded Turkon ship's boxes
    A Turkon Line boxship that grounded on the rocks off the Greek island of Syros on November 9, while en route to Salerno, is having its 791 containers discharged ...
  • WTSA recommends reefer rate increase of USD300/FEU
    Container lines serving the westbound transpacific trade are calling for an across-the-board increase in refrigerated cargo rates, to cover higher equipment and ...
  • LA port to participate in ESI 'clean ship' programme
    The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has announced that it is working with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) to develop incentive strategies to ...
  • ATA index suggests US growth
    The American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.5% in October, after a revised 1.5% gain the previous month, suggesting that the US ...
  • Egyptian turmoil
    Egyptian protesters are continuing to occupy Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today despite an offer from the military to speed up the process of handing over control ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • 'No feast for Frontline'
    Plight of ailing tanker titan prompts comparisons to General Maritime as shares continue to tumble ahead of US holiday.
  • Court names HSH examiner
    Texas attorney picked to investigate HSH Nordbank's attack on Omega Navigation directors.
  • NewLead earns fourth win
    Nasdaq-listed owner lands another blow in fight with TMT over cancelled charters.
  • SFI feels tanker pain
    John Fredriksen company feels Frontline pain as it falls short of analyst expectations.
  • Commander refloated
    Greek salvor frees FGM-managed cargoship after it grounded in rocky shallows.
  • SSY adds FFA front-haul trade
    Shipbroker beefs up freight forwarding business by adding front-haul Europe-to-Asia trade.
  • Diana beats bets
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner unveils $100m buyback as third-quarter gain trumps analyst estimates.
  • Euroseas stretches charter
    Aristides Pittas-led owner ties up handysize containership for another year, but takes a pay cut.
  • New twist on the box
    Shipping containers have many uses, so why not turn them into a phone shop?
  • Maybulk profit slashed
    Kuala Lumpur-listed owner posts slump in earnings as drybulk rates continue slide but tankers bottom out.
  • Tankerska toiling
    Croatian tanker owner falls to big nine-month loss as revenue drops.
  • Bulk a better bet
    Jefferies suggests investors direct their cash into dry-cargo firms as container rates will not spring back quickly.
  • Crew strikes wage deal
    Sri Lankan charterer of Lanka Mahapola to repatriate seafarers after vessel leaves Port Sudan.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled
  • U.S.-flag lakers' cargo up 3.2% in October
  • Diana reports $2.7 million 3Q profit
  • American Club sees creeping extension of shipowner liabilities
  • Alphaliner: No relief in Far East-Europe trade
  • FESCO Russian Pacific Line sails Tacoma

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Chamber of Shipping hails 'standout environmental records'
    Foss' mission to aggressively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions is recognised.
  • Propulsion unit modification improves energy efficiency
    From May to September the vessel witnessed benefits of more than two percent in hydrodynamic efficiency improvement.
  • Markets firming in European hubs
    Rotterdam IFO prices climbing but player says underlying sentiment remains soft.
  • Fujairah up, Durban down
    Avails still limited in South Africa's main port.
  • LNG carrier sees losses widen
    Voyage-related expenses rose, mainly due to bunker consumption related to vessel repositioning.
  • Stena Line examines ECA strategies
    Doubts alternatives to MGO will be ready by 2015, but continues to evaluate cost-effective technology and fuel solutions.
  • 'Alternative fuels' key in reducing emissions
    Challenge is to support 'green initiatives in a sustainable and cost effective manner,' says US maritime official.
  • Wartsila 'strengthens its market position'
    Deal agreed to acquire Hamworthy.
  • Philippine bunker suppliers in compliance with new sulphur limit
    IFOs supplied in Philippine ports have sulphur content of 3.30-3.40% according to test results.
  • Asian bunker prices rising mid-week
    Weak demand in Asian hubs on Wednesday.
  • Wartsila completes Bit Viking's fuel conversion to LNG
    Product tanker, to be operated by Statoil, delivered to Tarbit Shipping in October.
  • South Korean bunker players ready for new sulphur cap
    Most local refiners have commenced offering 3.50% sulphur IFOs.
  • UK-based terminal operator to acquire oil facility in Denmark
    Baltic Oil Terminals PLC to acquire Haahr Tank-Lager A/S for $9.9 million in cash.
  • Singapore port authority issues 3.50% sulphur limit reminder
    Shippers to ensure sulphur content of bunker fuels not above 3.50% from 2012 onwards.
  • Bunkering in Hambantota delayed to next year
    Two to three months before bunkering can start, says SLPA chief engineer.
  • WFS posts Q3 dividend
    Set to pay out dividend on January 6, 2012.

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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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