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March 1, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Court okays General Maritime revamp
    General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, won provisional court approval to reorganise even as a bankruptcy judge told creditors to prepare their evidence for an expected fight over final approval of a Chapter 11 plan.
  • Pirates rob crew, kidnap captain and chief engineer
    Armed pirates opened fire on a cargo ship in an attack off the Nigerian coast, kidnapping the captain and chief engineer and robbing the crew before escaping, a maritime watchdog said yesterday.
  • Officers of ship that hit NZ reef plead guilty
    The captain and the navigating officer of a cargo ship that ran aground on a New Zealand reef last year pleaded guilty yesterday to mishandling the vessel and altering ship documents.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to increase Asia-Europe eastbound rate US$400/TEU from April 1
  • Maersk North Asia CEO expects hard bargaining before higher rates stick
  • Once restricted to 6,500-TEU, Savannah Port docks 9,200-TEU MSC Roma
  • Hunan January freight declines overall, but road volume soars 18.2pc
  • Samudera 2011 profit grows 33.8pc to US$12.6 million
  • Bangladesh 2011 export growth reflects price increases on modest volumes
  • Dubai freight rates stagnation blamed on supply and demand balance
  • Cargojet's profits dive in fourth quarter
  • Delhi spots irregularities, tells Air India to stop sale of 6 freighters
  • Turkey restricts Israel's 'dangerous' air cargo because of Gaza blockade
  • Barloworld Logistics stands ready to meet China shippers goals in Africa
  • Baotou-Xi'an-Haikou flight service launched

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gateway Group hosts trade party in Mumbai
  • ICS cautions against any move to ban ransom payments to pirates
  • Maersk Line cuts Asia-Europe trade capacity
  • Ron Widdows to take over from Jan Steffens as CEO of Rickmers Holding & Rickmers-Linie
  • Negative trade list with India to be made public soon: Pak
  • India slips to 4th spot on world economic confidence list
  • Values & role models

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • IRU addresses increasing liabilities for road transport operators
    The recent 9th IRU Symposium of Lawyers on the «Evolution of contractual relations in road transport» highlighted the current enforcement pitfalls and proposed best practices to ad...
  • MSC to increase rates in Asia-USA/Canada trade
    The Geneva (Switzerland)-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is increasing its eastbound rates in the Asia-USA/Canada trade by USD 240/teu, USD 300/feu and USD ...
  • Man Latin America continues to top Brazilian market
    MAN Latin America is once again Brazil's market leader for trucks of 5 t and over. 2011 was the best year in the vehicle manufacturer's history. MAN Latin America sold a total of 7...
  • Transports Pedretti opens new branch office in France
    The French transport and logistics company Transports Pedretti recently commenced operations at a new branch office in Buchères, southwest of Troyes (France). The new distribution ...
  • Transaero enters Armenian market
    Starting today, 29 February, the Russian carrier Transaero is introducing a service to Armenia. The Moscow Domodedovo-Yerevan link will be operated four times a week initially, the...
  • Fesco about to complete consolidation of Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port (VMTP)
    The board of directors of the Russian company Fesco recently approved the possible acquisition of up to a 100% stake in ZAO Transportnaya Companiya. Once this transaction and sever...
  • GLS Netherlands now AEO certified
    GLS Netherlands was recently granted the AEO certificate "customs simplifications". The parcel, freight and logistics service provider has been accepted as an authorized economic o...
  • 30 locomotives for Kansas City Southern Railway
    US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a USD 54.6 million loan to Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) for the purchase of 30 new General Electric ES44AC locomotiv...
  • VTG continues on path of controlled growth in 2011
    Hamburg (Germany)-based VTG Aktiengesellschaft, one of Europe's leading wagon hire and rail logistics companies, reported that railfreight transport in Germany grew by 5.1% in 2011...
  • New office in Timor-Leste for ISS
    Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has opened an office in Timor-Leste. The new office, which is located in Dili, will include marine and offshore agency, ...
  • Sogaris: new director for logistics properties
    The French company Sogaris has chosen Christophe Ripert as director of the group's logistics real estate. The newly created position pools the formerly independent real estate proj...
  • Azkar phases in new terminal in Jaén
    The Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar is expanding its service range on the Iberian peninsula. The firm recently phased in a distribution platform with a working area o...
  • Centurion Cargo appoints Globe Air Cargo in Germany to market maindeck capacity to Latin America
    Globe Air Cargo, part of the ECS Group, has won a general sales agency contract for Miami FL (USA)-based Centurion Cargo, a privately-owned company founded in 2001. Under the terms...
  • AAT Mobile available in android market too
    Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced that its mobile application - AAT Mobile is now available for download in the android market. Airlines, cargo agents and...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Damen delivers its first tug to be Argentinian owned
  • GEA Westfalia BWT meets IMO requirements
  • DNV to carry out operations through three separate companies
  • Royal Caribbean to build second 4,100 passenger cruise ship at Meyer Werft
  • Coast Guard detains bulker master who failed breathalyzer test

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • CG apprehends ship captain suspected of being intoxicated
  • Seattle Port Commissioners give 'outstanding' rating to CEO
  • Washington agencies schedule annual regional contracting forum
  • New Navy tug loaded at Port of Tacoma terminal
  • Trucking group files brief backing electronic logging gear

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • The private security firms behind Somalia's pirate armies
    Gulf governments fund two new counter-piracy police forces set to operate inside Somalia
  • Shipping sidelined at Somalia conference
    Moves to ban ransoms put lives at risk in debate that sidelined seafarers
  • Indian sovereign guarantee in face of Iranian sanctions will shake P&I system
    Industry fears that China will follow suit
  • Iranian crude exports to India in January surge
    Import volumes two-thirds higher than average monthly levels in 2011
  • Mine expansion could secure new ore volumes for Canada's Port Cartier
    ArcelorMittal mulls plan to raise Mary River output to 50m tonnes a year
  • Devil in the detail
    Analysts' small print tables of financial ratios are excruciatingly dull stuff, but the chart on page 29 of Nomura's report Banks' Shipping Problems comes as something of a surprise
  • Agents of change
    Smart shipowners see maritime service providers as a secret weapon
  • Shipping debt to equity ratios top 1,000%
    Loss given default yardstick also high, says Nomura analysis
  • Flood of offers for ExxonMobil cargo as Middle East VLCC glut persists
    High bunker costs shave $1,000 per day off earnings on benchmark route to Asia
  • Q&A: Clyde & Co shipping partner John Keough
    The appeal of varied and complex US cases
  • Brightoil eyes expansion into LNG
    Company's new gas projects spur LNG interest and desire to be a 'leading global energy conglomerate'
  • OSG ponders vessel sales to raise cash
    'Multiple options' include asset sell-off, says Artzen
  • Jason waits on creditors' solution
    Stripped down Eitzen Group remains on verge of insolvency
  • Inchcape Shipping swings axe to clear away layers of bureaucracy
    Parent company prepared to back acquisitions after postponing sale plans
  • Baltic Exchange to report Asian supramax rates at 1300 local time
    Midday publishing in Singapore reflects shift of chartering activity to the Pacific region
  • Rising post-panamax boxship charter rates bring new hope to markets
    A handful of fixtures at healthier prices boost owner and broker morale
  • Royal Caribbean exercises €700m Sunshine-class option at Meyer Werft
    New generation cruiseship to be delivered in spring 2015
  • HMD wins $250m four-tanker order
    Kuwait to receive vessels by end-August 2014
  • Nigerian pirates take hostages from vessel for first time
    One crew member missing as violent attack on reefer Breiz Klipper is region's seventh incident in two months
  • South Korea's big three yards to see growth in orders this year
    Analyst expects recovery due to demand for LNG carriers, offshore vessels and drillships
  • Stricken Costa Allegra will dock in Mahé tomorrow
    Costa Cruises flies team to Seychelles to meet passengers in port
  • Vopak profit rises on 'geographical imbalances' in oil supply
    Demand for chemicals storage and handling in 2011 was encouraging, says company
  • NOCC knocked back by low charter rates
    Delivery of newbuilding and two secondhand vessels expected in year
  • Dublin Port launches $403m masterplan
    30-year expansion blueprint will double throughput to 60m tonnes
  • Japan P&I Club announces 10% unbudgeted supplementary call
    Group holds fire on proposed $103m subordinated loan
  • General Maritime Chapter 11 reorganisation plan back on track
    But bondholders given another opportunity to object to Oaktree rescue 'on any and all grounds' prior to April confirmation
  • Rena master and second officer face jail terms
    Sentencing due in May over boxship grounding and oil spill

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • PEMEX exports stabilise
    MEXICAN oil giant PEMEX has reported only a small drop in exports for 2011, as volumes stabilised after previous years' sharp declines
  • Pirates take two hostages
    A PIRATE attack on a reefer ship anchored off Nigeria spurred a maritime security alert from GAC today
  • Seadrill's quarter profits deflated
    LOSSES on the financial derivatives markets cut deep into the net profits of Seadrill in 2011's final quarter
  • Drybulk port snarls ease
    DRYBULK port congestion is continuing to ease, with vessel queues dropping in Australian and Brazilian harbours
  • US nabs drunken master
    A BULKER captain has been detained in Oregon after US government officials determined that he was intoxicated
  • Pakistan nears open access with India
    PAKISTAN took the bold step today of increasing the number of goods tradable with India - much of it by sea ' by more than 6,000 items
  • Nhava Sheva terminal rates cut 44%
    INDIA'S Tariff Authority for Major Ports has cut rates by 44% at the third box terminal at Nhava Sheva
  • Caspian fire kills mariner
    A BLAZE that broke out on a tanker as it set off into the Caspian Sea killed one seafarer and injured three, Russian regional rescue services said today
  • Asian Panamax rates rise
    PANAMAX bulker rates have risen in Asia, with the grain season in EC South America attracting ballasters from the Pacific
  • US seen as future major coal exporter
    THE US could emerge as a major coal supplier amid changing supply and demand patterns, a coal conference heard today
  • Golar LNG raises $250M
    GOLAR LNG said today it has raised $250M in five-year convertible bonds
  • Asia, GoM chem rates diverge
    CHEMICAL rates are moving in opposite directions in the Gulf of Mexico and Asia
  • Höegh's losses deepen
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG today reported deeper losses for both the final quarter and full-year 2011
  • Reef dredge plan defended
    AUSTRALIA's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority told IHS Fairplay that a plan to charge a fee to dispose of dredging material would not raise how much of it is dumped in the refuge
  • Maybulk's profits dive 61%
    MAYBULK'S 2011 net profits dived 61% year on year to 91.3M ringgit ($30.4M)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Jones Act Carriers on Alert to Tap US Oil Reserve
    Jones Act carriers say they are ready to haul oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if President Obama decides to...
  • Hyundai Hikes North America-Latin America Rates
    Hyundai Merchant Marine plans a general rate increase effective April 15 for shipments from the U.S. and Canada to Argentina,...
  • Grounded Jade Cargo Gains Restructuring Aid
    Jade Cargo this week came a step closer to taking to the air again after its owners agreed to work...
  • De Well to Sell Ocean Capacity via JOC Exchange
    Logistics provider De Well Group plans to market and sell ocean container capacity available through the JOC Exchange, an online...
  • Truckload Capacity Drops 1.1 Percent, Survey Shows
    Capacity at a group of six large truckload carriers slipped 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter from the previous quarter...
  • Global Air Cargo Traffic Stabilized in January, IATA Says
    International air cargo traffic has stabilized after a year-long slump despite an 8.1 decline in January volume, which was caused...
  • Damco Profit Jumped 29 Percent in 2011
    Damco, the logistics and forwarding unit of A.P. Moller-Maersk, posted a 29 percent increase in profit last year as revenue...
  • British Airways, Iberia Boost Cargo Revenue 8.6 Percent
    International Airlines Group's freight revenue in 2011 grew 8.6 percent from a year ago to $1.6 billion, as the Anglo-Spanish...
  • US Economy Grew 3 Percent in Fourth Quarter
    The U.S. economy expanded at a 3 percent annual rate in the last quarter of 2011, topping the previous estimate...
  • Hong Kong Airlines Stops Dolphin Transport
    Hong Kong Airlines has bowed to pressure from customers and animal welfare groups to stop transporting live dolphins. ...
  • MSC Joins Maersk to Push Second Asia-Europe Rate Hike
    Mediterranean Shipping became the second carrier after Maersk Line to announce a second rate hike this year of $400 per...
  • Heated ILA Negotiations Could Push Cargo to West Coast
    West Coast ports could see a diversion of cargo from East and Gulf Coast ports this year if contract talks...
  • Eastbound Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Slip 1.8 Percent
    Average eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates fell 1.8 percent this week, as slack seasonal demand further undermined the rate increase that...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Star Cool makes CA 'more affordable'
    At least that is what Anders Holm, an executive in Maersk Container Industry's sales and marketing department, claims. He was referring to the company's decision ...
  • WTSA launches new rate increases
    Shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) have announced a round of dry cargo rate increases, which they said was part of their ...
  • Ocean carriers thrown crumbs of hope
    Philippe Hoehlinger's latest macro-economic report on the container shipping industry reveals that global cargo growth in 2012 will be less than last year, but ...
  • Vancouver's 2011 volumes boosted by exports
    Canada's Port Metro Vancouver has seen its container volumes grow year-on-year for 2011 - boosted by exports aimed at the Asia Pacific.Overall laden volumes climbed ...
  • APM T continues to refocus its inland services division
    APM Terminals (APM T) will continue to reshape its inland services in the interest of improving the customer experience and raising margins, according to Km Fejfer, ...
  • ATA 'not surprised' by truck tonnage decline
    A month-on-month fall of 4% on freight tonnage carried by truck in the US in January has 'not surprised' the American Truck Association's chief economist, Bob Costello, ...
  • Grindrod earnings weaken in 2011
    Grindrod, the Durban (South Africa)-based shipping, freight services and trading group, saw net profit ease by 11.4% to ZAR845.1(USD112) million in its 2011 fiscal ...
  • Rena officers plead guilty, face long jail term
    The master and the second officer of the MSC-operated boxship Rena, pleaded guilty in the Tauranga District Court today to 10 out of the 11 charges laid against ...
  • MSC follows Maersk with April 1, Asia - Europe GRI
    Arguably the biggest threat to Maersk Line's recently declared new move 'towards profitability ahead of further market share gain' strategy, Geneva-headquartered ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Do you trade with Iran?
    Holland & Knight attorney untangles complex web of US sanctions as shipping takes centre stage in Washington.
  • Courage under fire
    Singapore-listed shipowner sings bulker market blues as fourth quarter revenue falls 53%.
  • Tarot trumps top minds
    Shipping's brightest no match for one young broker and his fortune teller.
  • Viking Supply to raid Oslo
    TransAtlantic's offshore arm seeks up to NOK 750m as it joins Norwegian bond fray.
  • Latvian cuts back losses
    Riga-based owner sees hope for products tankers as it slashes annual deficit.
  • Polarcus sees turnaround
    Fleet expansion helps Rolf Ronningen-led seismic owner to cut fourth quarter deficit.
  • RCCL doubles down
    US cruiseship giant poised to splash EUR 700m on second Sunshine-class unit in Germany.
  • SinOceanic fails to finance
    Hyundai boxship delivery delayed as Norwegian owner's Chinese backer comes up short on loan cash.
  • HUBLine profit chopped
    Dennis Ling-led Malaysian boxship and bulker owner hurt by falling coal volumes in 2011.
  • DESSC pens two more
    African double takes the Oslo-listed firm's tally of long-term fixtures this year to nine.
  • Zafiro returns to Nigeria
    Monaco-based subsea owner's diving support vessel to take up new job for an old client.
  • Uggla takes Svitzer reins
    Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller's grandson appointed CEO of Danish group's towage and salvage arm.
  • GOS inks Brazil charter
    Bombay-listed owner nets another term deal in South America for an offshore support vessel.
  • Troublesome pair hurt NOCC
    Oslo-listed owner blames lay-up of short-sea vessel and poor earnings from its sister for fall in fourth quarter income.
  • Costly year for RCL
    Asian container line struggled with higher operating expenses in 2011 as profit turned to loss.
  • Global Carriers slashes loss
    Malaysian tanker owner enjoyed higher revenue in 2011 as utilisation increased.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Maersk, CMA long TP3/TP9/Columbus loop slows
  • WTSA seeks to raise rates, collect bunker
  • APMT fights rate cut in Nhava Sheva
  • Evergreen joins South America service
  • Obama creates trade enforcement unit
  • BIS blocks shipper's lubricating oil exports
  • ChemLogix appoints international sales manager
  • Grains Council puts exports information on Web
  • XPO's Charlotte branch to bring 200 jobs
  • IES picks up Columbia Logistics for its eCellerate platform

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Spurring action for biodiesel
    Renewable Energy Group releases an-easy-to-use platform to contact state or federal elected officials.
  • Crude falls on high inventory supplies
    Crude inventories at five-month high.
  • Momentum building for Bahamas CO2 reduction proposal
    MEPC 63 considers raft of very different MBM proposals but only one deemed ready for inclusion in impact assessment.
  • Khalifa Port to open this year
    Port to develop bunkering facilities.
  • IFO prices falling in Fujairah
    Prices lack direction in South Africa.
  • Prices soften in European bunker markets
    Rotterdam players report good avails.
  • Polar Code: IMO 'just needs more time'
    Spokesperson denies claims that non-polar states and industry lobby groups are behind the latest delay.
  • Singapore sales 'dip' as differentials narrow
    Players report fewer vessels making 'bunker only calls.'
  • Bunker prices falling in Asia
    Mixed demand at Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday.
  • OSG plunges deeper into the red in 2011
    Losses in international crude segment due to fleet overcapacity and higher bunker prices.
  • Cosco clinches contracts for seven 'fuel efficient' newbuilds
    Cosco estimates to gain around $190 million from the newbuilding contracts.
  • Rena officers plead guilty to multiple charges
    Ship master pleads guilty to all six charges laid against him, second officer pleads guilty to four offenses.
  • Chinese shipyard delivers new fuel efficient Ultra-max bulker
    Sinopacific's Crown 63 capable of reducing fuel consumption by 13%.
  • Shipping industry 'totally opposed' to inclusion in ETS
    Shippers already adopting EDDI and SEEMP to limit emissions, says ICS.
  • Fuel removal from Costa Concordia resumes
    Crane barge Meloria and bunker tanker Magic Duba repositioned alongside Costa Concordia

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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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