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July 27, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia tanker rates seen near 2-month lows
    Rates for crude tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to hover near two-month lows as ample tonnage offsets support from the International Energy Agency's (IEA) decision not to release more oil from its stockpiles.
  • Baltic index falls for 12th day on vessel glut
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity transportation costs, slid for a 12th day in London because of a glut of iron ore carriers competing to transport the ingredient used to make steel.
  • Japan's corn imports seen falling 5%
    Japan, the world's biggest corn importer, may buy the fewest cargoes in a quarter century as concern about radiation-tainted meat curbs livestock production.
Strait Talk
  • It's something personal for the good captain
    OVER the years, this column has highlighted the continuing needless death toll in enclosed spaces on merchant ships. Together with lifeboat deaths in the same industry, enclosed spaces deaths are tragedies that just should not happen, and shipping can do something about it.
Shipping Times
  • Crash may undermine China's rail suppliers
    Chinese rail suppliers, who helped build the world's largest bullet-train network in less than a decade, may struggle to sell equipment overseas after two locomotives collided, killing at least 39 people.
  • Parallel import trade continues free fall
    The parallel import trade has slowed down to a snail's pace, with only 1,403 grey imports registered here from January to June 2011.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia tanker rates seen near 2-month lows
    Rates for crude tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to hover near two-month lows as ample tonnage offsets support from the International Energy Agency's (IEA) decision not to release more oil from its stockpiles.
  • Baltic index falls for 12th day on vessel glut
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity transportation costs, slid for a 12th day in London because of a glut of iron ore carriers competing to transport the ingredient used to make steel.
  • Japan's corn imports seen falling 5%
    Japan, the world's biggest corn importer, may buy the fewest cargoes in a quarter century as concern about radiation-tainted meat curbs livestock production.
Strait Talk
  • It's something personal for the good captain
    OVER the years, this column has highlighted the continuing needless death toll in enclosed spaces on merchant ships. Together with lifeboat deaths in the same industry, enclosed spaces deaths are tragedies that just should not happen, and shipping can do something about it.
Shipping Times
  • Crash may undermine China's rail suppliers
    Chinese rail suppliers, who helped build the world's largest bullet-train network in less than a decade, may struggle to sell equipment overseas after two locomotives collided, killing at least 39 people.
  • Parallel import trade continues free fall
    The parallel import trade has slowed down to a snail's pace, with only 1,403 grey imports registered here from January to June 2011.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia tanker rates seen near 2-month lows
    Rates for crude tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to hover near two-month lows as ample tonnage offsets support from the International Energy Agency's (IEA) decision not to release more oil from its stockpiles.
  • Baltic index falls for 12th day on vessel glut
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity transportation costs, slid for a 12th day in London because of a glut of iron ore carriers competing to transport the ingredient used to make steel.
  • Japan's corn imports seen falling 5%
    Japan, the world's biggest corn importer, may buy the fewest cargoes in a quarter century as concern about radiation-tainted meat curbs livestock production.
Strait Talk
  • It's something personal for the good captain
    OVER the years, this column has highlighted the continuing needless death toll in enclosed spaces on merchant ships. Together with lifeboat deaths in the same industry, enclosed spaces deaths are tragedies that just should not happen, and shipping can do something about it.
Shipping Times
  • Crash may undermine China's rail suppliers
    Chinese rail suppliers, who helped build the world's largest bullet-train network in less than a decade, may struggle to sell equipment overseas after two locomotives collided, killing at least 39 people.
  • Parallel import trade continues free fall
    The parallel import trade has slowed down to a snail's pace, with only 1,403 grey imports registered here from January to June 2011.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shandong Peninsula launches first ro-ro ship service to Kobe
  • Hainan province moved 6.1pc more cargo in first five months
  • Yunnan to spend US$77.4 billion in transport infrastructure construction
  • Samudera's Q2 profit rises to US$1.6 million
  • Occupational Safety Health Administration checked on double-stacked flat racks
  • Japanese earthquake-tsunami did not slow electronics supply chain
  • APMT Indonesia calls for greater port development
  • Air China Cargo makes maiden Chongqing to Chicago flight with IT load
  • Forward Air profit up 51pc to US$12 million, sales up to 8pc US$132.2 million
  • Southern Air opens Cologne office to expand into Western Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Saudi Arabia wants piece of India's polypropylene market
  • Bengal Chamber's seminar on East Coast ports outlines wide-ranging vision
  • Dhamra port welcomes 'largest' bulk carrier
  • Disregarding labour unions protests, govt to corporatise ports
  • JSW Jaigarh Port highlights advantages to Kolhapur trade
  • Transporters to decide on agitation plan at TN meet
  • Govt mulling extra tax sops window for SEZ units
  • GST rollout at later date if April deadline not met: CBEC

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • GEFCO Brazil implements tracking system
    The Brazilian subsidiary of GEFCO has implemented a transport management system (TMS) that is connected with an application for geographical tracing. In future they are going to im...
  • CN will start the work for the new intermodal facility at Conrich soon
    Canadian work will start shortly on its planned 243 ha intermodal facility at Conrich, Alberta, northeast of Calgary. The Logistics Park will have more than 185,000 sqm of warehous...
  • Rail link between Russia and Abkhazia opened
    A rail link between Russia and the Republic of Abkhazia is now open. Rail services between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Abkhazia had been temporarily suspended in Feb...
  • Volkswagen Utility Vehicles achieves worldwide plus in deliveries
    In the first six months of the current year Volkswagen Utility Vehicles records further strong increases in delivery figures. Until the end of June the company had delivered 260,30...
  • Raben Logistics Germany expands location in Würzburg
    The transport and logistics provider Raben Logistics Germany , which belongs to the international active Raben Group, recently opened a new branch in Würzburg/Reichenberg (Germany)...
  • DB Schenker repositions domestic distribution in North America
    DB Schenker is going to reposition the domestic distribution business in the US, Canada and Mexico. This was decided by the board of directors of the US subsidiary Schenker, Inc. T...
  • Ruslan International loads 6.74 metre diameter bearing ring into An-124
    The Antonov An-124, best known for its long history of transporting challenging heavy- and outsize loads, has just carried a 6.74 metre bearing ring. The bearing ring, for a mining...
  • Swissport International appoints new EVP for Business Development
    Swissport International, the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roman Hermann as the company's new Execut...
  • First departure from Le Havre of Hanjin's new Japan/Asia service
    Hanjin, among the six largest container lines of the world, is after several years again serving Japan. The first departure from Le Havre was on 15 July by «Orpheus» at the Quai ...
  • Shippers welcome reduction of sulphur in marine fuel, but "need more time"
    The European Shippers Council welcomes the recently adopted global IMO agreement regarding a reduction of sulphur in marine fuel for ships operating in the North Sea, English Chann...
  • Grimaldi awarded the new ferry terminal at the port of Barcelona
    The Grimaldi Group has been awarded a 15-year concession (renewable for another 7.5 years) of the new 60 000 sqare metre terminal "Muelle Costa" at the port of Barcelona,...
  • Southern Air operates B747 freighter for Saudi Cargo
    Southern Air Holdings Inc, based in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, and Saudi Airlines Cargo Company (SACC) have signed a definitive agreement under which Southern Air will operate one ...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • Crowley names Cole Cosgrove VP of marine operations, liner services
  • Portland to have fastest fire and rescue response boat on Columbia River
  • Vice Admiral Peter Daly takes helm at U.S. Naval Institute
  • Dry bulk sector merger will see DryShips acquire OceanFreight
  • Zheijang Shipyard delivers first of 10 IMR vessels to Bourbon
  • Nam Cheong finds customer for three AHTS newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • Jensen Maritime to design City of Portland fast fire boat
  • Port of Camas-Washougal turns down FAA funding
  • Port Metro Vancouver eyes plan to reduce truck traffic on VBC streets
  • Port of Tacoma taps Matthias as consultant for Alaska business
  • Change of command set for Coast Guard cutter MELLON

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • Rise in shorter tanker voyages erodes daily earnings potential
    Vessel oversupply and record Asian newbuilding deliveries also stifle tanker returns
  • US oil stocks release boosts Caribbean aframax market
    Aframax tonnage in the Atlantic reduces as vessels are employed to ship US reserve barrels, supporting rate rise
  • All dry bulk carrier sizes to achieve similar returns in 2011
    Earnings for all four basic vessel sizes within a $3,000 range
  • The Strategic Petroleum Reserve
    The release of US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil into the domestic market was part of the International Energy Agency's move to push stocks into the market to meet a shortfall in supplies caused by the cut in production from Libya
  • Dry bulk owners hit by plummeting Indian iron ore exports to China
    Rise in demand for India's steel industry drives drop of 20% in year to March
  • Warsash model fleet finds a new home at Timsbury
    As ships get bigger, shiphandling skills matter more than ever, and Warsash Maritime Academy's new training facility could prove highly beneficial
  • Hypocrisy of China's shipowners
    When shipping costs of iron ore rose, a lot of new Chinese shipping companies came into the business and ordered hundreds of bulk carriers with no charter cover
  • Sea-Land pioneered 'bridge forward' feedership design
    'New' Graig design poses similarities with 1960s Sea-Land version
  • Enigma of a financial crisis forestalled
    Banks avoided foreclosure during the worst of the financial crunch. But will it come back to haunt them?
  • Swaps loss impacts Danaos result
    Containership owner is still shaking off effects of major refinancing, but revenues surge 35%
  • Proof needed to invoke BIMCO radioactivity clause
    North of England P&I warns members to invoke clause only with evidence from official authorities
  • MEPs raise concerns over Liverpool cruise plans
    State aid would give unfair advantage to cruise terminal
  • DryShips to swallow OceanFreight in cash and stock deal
    Deal will give George Economou-led owner largest capesize fleet among listed peers
  • Uncertainty abounds over Iran shipments
    Constantly evolving sanctions add angst and paperwork to P&I workload
  • DFDS and Louis Dreyfus bid for SeaFrance
    Plan to merge cross-Channel ferry businesses into one operator
  • Contracts and the doctrine of estoppel
    Judgement in Ing Bank NV v Ros Roca SA shows importance of communication
  • Underwriters wait to see impact of IMO ship efficiency drive
    As long as vessels are not compromised on safety it is not the real concern of underwriters, but the industry will not welcome even more regulation that heightens liability
  • Singapore releases sustainability guidance, but urges compliance
    Bourse outlines reporting recommendations for key industries, including shipping
  • Mombasa port privatisation on hold
    Talks hampered by dockers' strikes over employment guarantees
  • Volumes surge at DP World
    Strong growth outside Europe boosts liftings
  • Scary assets
    Yangzijiang is a shipbuilder, not a hedge fund, and its involvement in complex 'held to maturity' financial instruments should be questioned
  • Seacor earnings dive as Deepwater Horizon clean-up winds down
    Second quarter net profit falls to $9m compared with $64m for the same period a year ago
  • Shippers call for lower rates in return for slow steaming
    BDP research shows that Europeans have felt greatest impact to levels of inventory
  • Slow steaming's challenges
    Even an improvement in schedule reliability might not save the box lines from a switch in supply chains away from Asian production to near-sourcing
  • National Container sets up its own rail freight provider
    New company will run block trains for St Petersburg box terminal, with similar links planned for Ust-Luga hub
  • Weak freight rates take their toll on boxship charter market
    More layups expected as fixtures and charter periods decline
  • Tanjung Pelepas container volume rises 16%
    Malaysian port easily outperforms Singapore in first half of 2011 and says momentum will continue
  • Nam Cheong seals $38m deal for three AHTs
    Shipbuilder wins order from newly-incorporated Singapore company Sentinel Marine


Fairplayweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • DFDS, LDA launch SeaFrance bid
    FRANCE'S Louis Dreyfus Armateurs said today it has submitted a joint bid with Denmark's DFDS for part of ailing ferry operator SeaFrance
  • Greeks seize 215 migrants
    GREEK coastguards have intercepted and rescued 129 migrants sailing in an overloaded catamaran off the West Coast
  • NOL shares fall on warnings
    SHARES of Singapore's NOL dropped today after securities companies predicted that the box carrier would incur higher 2Q2011 losses than predicted
  • Port internet services found lacking
    A QUARTER of ports surveyed by the International Committee On Seafarers' Welfare offer wireless internet for seafarers, the charity told Fairplay today
  • Emerging markets offer box 'bright spot'
    BOX CARRIERS are taking consolation in stable rates on emerging trades as Asia/Europe and trans-Pacific rates continue to slide, even in the traditional third-quarter peak season
  • Covenant risks heighten
    DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman today graded down three drybulk stocks and warned that pressure from lenders could escalate
  • DryShips swoops on OceanFreight
    GEORGE Economou-led DryShips said today it will expand its presence in the largest bulker classes through a full takeover of OceanFreight
  • HCI confident on Beluga's restructuring
    THE CEO of German KG house HCI Capital told Fairplay the redeployment and restructuring of its multipurpose fleet after the Beluga bankruptcy is on track
  • DP World gains 11% in teu
    DP WORLD told NASDAQ Dubai today that it handled 11% more containers in this year's first half than in that period of 2010
  • NOL seen 'deeper into red'
    DBS VICKERS predicted that NOL would incur at least $50M in losses for 2Q2011 and that the share price would drop to S$1.25
  • Breaking even's even harder for VLCCs
    VLCCs delivered this year and in 2012 would need about $40,000 per day just to break even, Poten & Partners has warned
  • Xiamen to buy stake in container terminal
    XIAMEN'S port plans to buy part of a stake in Xiamen Songyu Container Terminal
  • Jasper terminal revived
    PLANS for the Jasper Ocean Terminal in South Carolina are back on course after project officials approved its fiscal 2012 budget, Fairplay has been told
  • Jurong makes auditor claim
    JURONG Shipyard, a subsidiary of Singaporean rig builder Sembcorp Marine, is seeking arbitration against its former auditor, Ernst & Young
  • Hansen to join box-giant flotilla
    THOMAS Preben Hansen, CEO of RMT, told Fairplay today it plans to jump on the giant box ship bandwagon

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • Norfolk Southern Hikes Dividend 7.5 Percent
    Norfolk Southern Railway is increasing its dividend 7.5 percent to 43 cents a share. The large eastern-U.S. railroad on...
  • Higher Truck Sales Power Up Eaton Profit
    High demand for heavy trucks in the U.S. drove up sales and profit for drivetrain supplier Eaton in the second...
  • FedEx Absorbs Mexico's MultiPack, Distribution System
    MultiPack, formally Servicios Nacionales Mupa, has trucking, express package and warehousing operations across Mexico. FedEx last December announced plans to...
  • UPS Launches Cologne-Chengdu Weekly Service
    UPS began daily service from its major European hub in Cologne, Germany, to growing Chengdu, China, as the package-delivery giants...
  • Panama Begins Pouring Concrete for New Locks
    The contractor group that is building the new set of locks for the Panama Canal began permanent concrete work...
  • Truck Tonnage Index Rises 2.8 Percent
    For-hire truck tonnage rose 2.8 percent in June after falling a revised 2 percent in May, indicating that freight shipping...
  • Vitran Loss Deepens in Second Quarter
    Canadian less-than-truckload operator Vitran lost $2.3 million in the second quarter, despite a 23.1 percent increase in revenue to $208.9...
  • C.R. England Makes Management Changes
    Top executives are shifting jobs at truckload carrier C.R. England, with CEO Dean England taking the president's title from Chairman...
  • CIT Rail Orders 5,000 New Railcars
    Railcar fleet leasing firm CIT Rail ordered 5,000 hopper and tank cars for about $475 million, with production to be...
  • DFDS, Louis Dreyfus Jointly Bid for French Shipping Line
    Denmark's DFDS, northern Europe's largest short sea carrier, and French ship-owner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, on Tuesday launched a joint bid...
  • UPS Boosts Profit 26 Percent
    UPS reported a 26 percent profit increase to $1.7 billion in the second quarter, as the package-delivery giant grew...
  • Tacoma Container Traffic Down 11 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Tacoma dropped by 11 percent in June compared to the same...
  • Danaos Trimmed Loss Sharply in Second Quarter
    Danaos, the Greek containership owner, reported a sharply lower second quarter loss compared to the same period a year ago,...
  • Japanese Ship Orders Sink 65.7 Percent
    Japanese export ship orders fell for the second straight month in June on a year-on-year basis, plunging 65.7 percent to...
  • Nehru Port Plans to Build Fifth Terminal
    India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), which is struggling to cope with increased congestion, unveiled plans to build a...
  • DP Traffic Grew 11 Percent in First Half
    DP World said an 11 percent jump in container traffic in the first half of the year will deliver "significant...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • DP World sees an 11% increase in H1 11 throughput
  • Eredene still doing well
  • APL rate erosion continues
  • US debt limit crisis threatens the global recovery
  • APM T Apapa continues to spend

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • Genco beats bets
    Jewel of the Georgiopoulos shipping empire sparkles in the second despite substantial drop in quarterly profit.
  • Street scours DRYS swoop
    Analysts flag up family links and question if size will really matter for enlarged bulker owner after today's takeover.
  • SeaFrance in play
    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs links arms with Danish heavyweight in a bid to snap up assets from ailing ferry operator.
  • Navios escapes DB axe
    Deutsche Bank sings bulker blues while slapping sell tags on shares of Eagle Bulk, Excel and Genco.
  • Double downer for Shreyas
    Dry-docking costs and a higher fuel bill push Indian owner to a first quarter loss.
  • Opportunity knocks
    DryShips latest move offers opportunity to both buyer and seller in the deal.
  • No cape concern for DRYS
    George Economou-led firm has no fear about becoming the largest public capesize owner in the US in dire market, COO says.
  • OceanFreight a done deal
    George Economou's DryShips snaps up OceanFreight in $239m cash-and-stock deal.
  • CSDC on for $600m grab
    Hong Kong-listed owner wins approval for bond sale to fund newbuilding spree.
  • Profit up at Uljanik
    Croatian shipowner books a bumper first half profit despite weaker revenue.
  • Indian bulker attacked
    Pirates in four skiffs target SNP Shipping Services-managed vessel as spate of hits in the Southern Red Sea continues.
  • Attacks up in Asian waters
    Acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships off Asia continued to climb in the first half of 2011, says ReCAAP.
  • NAT mystified by slide
    Herbjorn Hansson-led tanker owner says its unsure why its shares slipped on huge volumes on Monday.
  • Strong start for DP World
    Mohamed Sharaf-led port giant says full-year profit target in sight after first-half throughput rises.
  • NOL shares take a dip
    Investors are not impressed by Neptune Orient Lines' fall in June sales.
  • Seacor earnings slump
    New York-listed owner's year on year performance sags without US Gulf cleanup work.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • August Cover Story
  • Access Pass August 2011
  • UPS 2nd quarter net income up 26%
    UPS reported on Tuesday second quarter net income of $1.06 billion, a 26 percent increase over the same period last year. Revenue was $13.19 billion in the quarter, 8.1 percent higher than the $12.2 billion earned in the second quarter of 2010. Th...
  • Europe/Asia rates drag APL revenue in June
    Singapore-based NOL, parent of liner carrier APL, said in an operational update that its container shipping revenue per 40-foot equivalent unit fell 13 percent in June compared to the same month in 2010. The carrier ascribed the fall in revenue to ...
  • CMA CGM adds Xiamen on Asia/Europe loop
    A CMA CGM loop between Asia and Europe has added a eastbound call at Xiamen, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data.The line's 11-ship FAL3 service now has a rotation of Qingdao, Ningbo, Chiwan, Nansha, Yantian, Cai Mep, Port Kelang, ...
  • MOL (America) promotes Craig
    Craig Liner carrier MOL said Monday that Richard Craig, area operations vice president for MOL (America), has been promoted senior vice president of operations. Craig will be appointed to the MOL (America) executive committee and the MOL (Panama) b...
  • Crowley names Cosgrove VP marine operations
    Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Cole Cosgrove to vice president of marine operations for the company's liner services groups. Cosgrove will be responsible for the marine operations of Crowley's Puerto Rico and Caribbean services fleet of four...
  • Southern Air gives lift to Saudi Airlines
    Southern Air Holdings and Saudi Arabian Airlines have signed an agreement under which Southern Air will operate one Boeing 747 freighter on behalf of Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. on an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) basis. The plane w...
  • FedEx Express completes MultiPack buy
    FedEx Express on Monday completed the acquisition of Servicios Nacionales Mupa, S.A. de C.V., which strengthens its network in Mexico. "The acquisition of MultiPack further solidifies our long-term presence in the market," said Michael L. Ducker, ...
  • U.S. steps up fight against Khapra beetle
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will enforce a federal quarantine order starting July 30 that restricts the import of rice into the United States from countries with known Khapra beetle infestations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 26, 2011
  • Star Reefers posts loss
    Rise of over 30% in Rotterdam bunker prices 'the single most important factor effecting the market'.
  • IMO's backing for EEDI will help South Korean shipyards
    Officials claim South Korea has the 'most advanced environment-friendly shipbuilding technology in the world.'
  • Bank wants 'leading role' in bunker sector
    National Bank of Fujairah 'in good shape to weather market conditions'.
  • Bunker prices in Asian ports lack direction
    Mixed demand at Asia's key bunkering hubs on Tuesday.
  • Japanese shipping company to build LNG powered car carrier
    Car carrier expected to cut NOX emissions by 80-90%.
  • Bominflot changes senior management
    Tino Kleinitz hands over responsibilities for bunker sales and supply to Rune Larsen.
  • Seacor net profits down 85% on year
    Inland river services division operating profit 'negatively impacted' by price of bunker fuel and flooding.
  • Berth congestion at Colombo
    Bunker deliveries proceeding as normal despite unloading delays.
  • Lukoil deploys renovated bunker tanker
    Renovations completed to comply with MARPOL requirements.
  • Rising bunker bills 'drastically' eroding profitability
    'Very little revenues left' for shipowners to meet obligations outside immediate operating costs, says shipbroker.

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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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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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