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October 4, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's Hutchison opens deep-water Barcelona Europe South Terminal
  • Abu Dhabi opens US$7.2 billion port with arrival of the 9,200-TEU MSC Bari
  • MOL profit warning: Sees widening first half losses to US$173 million
  • Caofeidian bonded port to be world's biggest, spanning 82 sq kilometres
  • PSA launches US$2.9 billion Pasir Panjang phases 3, 4 terminal expansion
  • Suez Canal experiences upgrade of radar gear by UK's SeaKing Electrical
  • Insurers should buy salvage gear, station it worldwide, says salvor exec
  • Insurer TT Club calls for mandatory verification of container weights
  • Indian port privatisation suffers another setback as CT bidder backs away
  • Russia's ULCT wins call from CMA CGM Antwerp-St Petersburg feeder loop
  • Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce seeks data on minimum wage
  • Arrangements for garbage collection at Singapore anchorage now online
  • Cargotec wins orders for 4 cost-saving RTGs for Vietnamese small ship port
  • Thai cargo sees US$32.5 million loss, blames floods, downturn, trucks
  • Connecticut's all-cargo Southern Air files in Delaware bankruptcy court
  • Memphis air cargo up 2.75pc, but behind HK as domestic volumes lag

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Allcargo CFS, Mundra installs RO plant at Zarpara school
  • Baltic index sees worst quarter in 14 yrs
  • Crew costs the main factor as operating costs rise again
  • Devi Shipping Services acknowledged as 'Freight Broker of the Year' at MALA 2012
  • ICS welcomes progress by govts to help improve navigational safety in Malacca/Singapore Straits
  • India, Austria may sign coastal surveillance pact
  • Pirate attacks commence as monsoon ends
  • Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KUTCH for coastal trade
  • Rail infra growth falling behind freight
  • INR rises sharply on increased forex inflow

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • VTG now also ECM-certified under European law
    VTG now also ECM-certified under European law VTG, the Hamburg-based railway car leasing and rail logistics company, is now also certified under European law as an entity in charge...
  • APM Terminals Bahrain wins more business
    APM Terminals Bahrain received calls from two consecutive Hanjin Shipping vessels on the weekly Pacific South & Gulf (PSG) US west coast/Asia/Middle East pendulum service opera...
  • Redhead International opens new storage in Northern Ireland
    Redhead International, the British freight forwarding and logistics company based in Bradford (West Yorkshire), has recently brought on stream a new logistics centre with an area o...
  • DAF introduces new Euro-6 XF product range
    Dutch truck producer DAF has introduced its new flagship Euro-6 XF model. The new XF will enter production in spring 2013. The Euro-6 DAF XF includes a new chassis, a fuel efficien...
  • Dachser modernises its fleet
    Dachser UK plans to invest GBP 11 million (EUR 13.8 million) in the modernisation of its fleet. The company will replace a total of six new 44-t tractor units, ten large rigid truc...
  • Airports commend EC's plan to open more aviation markets
    The European airport trade body welcomed the European Commission's adoption of the proposals to reshape its external aviation policy through increased aviation liberalisation at EU...
  • Fraport Cargo Services continues cooperation with Hahn Cargo Service
    The cooperation established in 2005 between the cargo handling agents Hahn Cargo Services (HCS) and Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) is to be continued. Since 2011, HCS has been owned ...
  • Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka sign agreement
    Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka have signed an agreement to manufacture bogies with three axles and a 25 t-force axle load for use on freight wagons. At present, the...
  • Southern Air files for Chapter 11 protection
    In order to implement is financial restructuring, Southern Air Holdings, including Southern Air, filed voluntary petitions for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy ...
  • Hermes Fulfilment extends contract with Chal-Tec
    The logistics company Hermes Fulfilment, which is belongs to Germany's Otto Group, and the consumer electronics provider Chal-Tec will continue their cooperation. Both parties h...
  • Air Canada appoints new executive vice-president and COO
    Air Canada has announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch as executive vice-president and COO, effective 1 October 2012. Goersch will oversee all key operating areas, including fli...
  • Norbert Dentressangle invests to support La Palette Rouge
    As part of the continued development of its strategic partnership with fast-growing pallet pooling operator, La Palette Rouge (LPR), Norbert Dentressangle has invested GBP 750,000 ...
  • Lars Wagner new spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg
    Lars Wagner has been appointed new media spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg. He succeeds Leif Erichsen, who is now heads up public relations of the Chamber of Industry and Co...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Report looks at psychological impact of piracy on seafarers
  • Texas A&M scientists use new research ship to study Gulf
  • US Joiner swoops again
  • STX Finland to get order for third Oasis class cruise ship?
  • Cargill commits to chartering energy-efficient ships
  • Seadrill shake up could include a move to Houston
  • MEPC vote on fuel study leaves shipowners steamed

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Port, City of Bellingham propose property exchange
  • Past Panama Canal Administrator to receive 2012 Connie Award
  • Crowley's Jarvis International to become part of logistics arm
  • Port of Seattle marks arrival of ANA 787 Dreamliner at Sea-Tac
  • Rail group releases ads detailing industry investments

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Asia-Europe trade dips again
    Westbound flows of containerised goods fell 11% in August
  • OSG director Allen Andreas quits
    Reason for resignation said to involve 'interpretation of certain provisions in loan agreements'
  • Exclusive: Bodouroglou buys arrested Allied Maritime bulkers
    Three supramaxes and a handysize almost certainly acquired at distressed asset price
  • Saudi Arabia charters three VLCCs to meet US appetite for heavy crude
    Vela's charters to the US rise to 34 this year, from just seven last year
  • Typhon delays launch of piracy protection venture till November
    Rival projects struggle to raise funds to launch private escort convoys
  • West of England improves its S&P rating
    BBB upgrade reflects club's capitalisation and flexibility and draws a line under dispute
  • Taiwan tries harder
    The nation's shipping community faces big problems, but complacency is not one of them
  • White elephant
    Rumours of a mammoth Chinese VLCC order refuse to go away
  • Panama Canal widening to bring both competition and opportunities
    Jones Lang LaSalle's US Seaport Outlook report also warns on fallout from potential longshoremen's strike
  • Floating armoury held in UAE
    Sinbad has weapons on board, company confirms
  • NYK outlines strategy to weather the downturn
    Carrier to control bulk fleet size, improve logistics and install broadband on vessels
  • Titan's would-be buyer tries to sweeten the deal
    Attempt to sell controlling share to Guangdong Zhenrong still needs approval by investor Warburg Pincus
  • Seasonal slowdown hits container charter market
    Lines cut capacity ahead of winter in Europe as China shuts down for Golden Week
  • BLT hopes to restructure by year-end
    Selling vessels is an option as company focuses on gas and chemicals
  • US investor wins contract to upgrade Iraqi port of Maqal
    Shatt al-Arab terminal will handle heavylift and box cargo for Basra
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri challenges $500,000 bounty for whistleblowers
    Bid to halt US payment to crew for magic pipe tip-off throws spotlight on owners' simmering resentment
  • Hong Kong ferry collision death toll rises to 38
    As a seventh crew member is arrested, police offer no theory to explain the incident
  • B+H Ocean Carriers set for liquidation
    OBO company throws in the towel after four months in Chapter 11

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • LNG cargoes to triple in Oz over five years
    AUSTRALIAN LNG export shipments are expected to triple to 63M tonnes per year within five years, according to transport minister Anthony Albanese
  • Morocco union leader freed
    MOROCCAN port workers' union leader Said Elhairech has been freed, the ITF said
  • Khanna quits DryShips
    PANKAJ Khanna, the chief operating officer of DryShips and Ocean Rig, has resigned, the companies confirmed today
  • Cruise veteran steps down
    MARK Conroy, a veteran of the cruise industry, is stepping down as president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury line has confirmed
  • Whistleblower windfall challenged by GBS
    GIUSEPPE Bottiglieri Shipping has challenged a federal court's $500,000 award to five crew members in a whistleblower case
  • Thai IPOs to include ports
    FOUR THAI enterprises run by the government, including Port Authority of Thailand, plan to raise up to 100Bn baht ($3.26Bn) in new capital with IPOs, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office
  • Indonesia to expand yard sector
    INDONESIA plans to build a new yard and expand existing building facilities, the Indonesia Port Corp told Fairplay today
  • Rena owner agrees to pay NZ for clean-up
    DAINA Shipping, owner of the box ship Rena, has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement on cost arising from the vessel's grounding off Tauranga, New Zealand's government said
  • Seadrill mulls moving managers
    SEADRILL said today it is considering moving its managers away from Oslo and has shuffled senior management
  • BLT to slash oil shipping
    INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker was reported today to be refocusing on its niche liquid chemical and gas shipping while cutting back on oil shipping
  • Pacific Carriers buys 67% of DDW
    KUOK'S Pacific Carriers has acquired 67% shares of its recently formed venture with Drydocks World, DDW-PaxOcean Asia
  • Chinese yards orders drop 48%
    NEWBUILDING orders at Chinese yards over January-August dropped 48% year on year, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • UPS to Deploy 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
    UPS will deploy 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles, developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. and Parker Hannifin Corp....
  • Piracy's Effect on Seafarers Is Subject of Report
    The Seamen's Church Institute, in collaboration with New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine, today released a report from a...
  • Commentary: Diamonds Aren't Forever
    Q: I got your name out of a magazine my soon-to-be ex-husband gets, and I'm hoping you can help me...
  • Ag Shipper Plans $120 Million Vancouver Expansion
    Richardson International Ltd. plans to tap growing agriculture export markets by spending about $120 million to expand its port terminal...
  • Legislators Lock In on Waterways Plan
    Much like the tows waiting to traverse the locks on the Mississippi River, a strategic plan to improve the inland...
  • Virginia Expands Container-on-Barge Service
    A third weekly sailing is being added to the 64 Express container-on-barge service that connects the Hampton Roads with the...
  • Boeing Lowers Cargo Growth Forecast By 12 Percent
    Boeing on Tuesday downgraded its forecast for global air cargo growth by nearly 12 percent, a reaction to the slowing...
  • FedEx Opens New Hub in Singapore
    FedEx today opened its new South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore, officiated by Minister of Transport Lui Tuck Yew. ...
  • Trucking Conditions Index Rises on Tight Capacity
    Business conditions for trucking companies improved in August, and are likely to keep improving despite slow economic growth, according to...
  • Quality Distribution Boosts Borrowing By $100 Million
    Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution took advantage of low-cost credit to increase its borrowing power by $100 million to $350...
  • Total Quality Logistics Expands to Northeastern Ohio
    Total Quality Logistics will open a new office in Cleveland in early November. TQL nearly tripled its sales...
  • LTL Trucking Rates Seen Rising 3 to 4 Percent
    Less-than-truckload carriers are raising rates 3 to 4 percent, before fuel surcharges, despite "negative economic signals," according to Stifel Nicolaus. ...
  • US Food Exporters Finding Growing Market in China
    Although China's growth has slowed from double-digits down to the high single-digit range, the growth of food consumption is showing...
  • Alphaliner: Capacity Cut Vital to Achieve November Rate Hikes
    Ocean carriers must cut capacity on the Far East-Europe route by a further 30,000 20-foot-equivalent units over the next two...
  • Damco Appoints New Global CFO
    Damco has appointed Pernille Fabricus global chief financial officer of the logistics arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk group. ...
  • Rotterdam Cool Port Plan Unveiled
    Europe Container Terminals, Rotterdam's biggest container handler, is joining forces with the port authority and Dutch logistics group Kloosterboer to...
  • Emirates Sees Growth in US Air Cargo
    Three new services launched to the U.S. by Emirates SkyCargo this year are attracting large flows of cargo, according to...
  • Qantas to Take Over Air Freight Carrier
    Qantas has agreed a deal with Australia Post to buy its 50 percent stake in Australian air Express in exchange...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Adds Israel Freighter
    Lufthansa Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Israel and its German hub. The carrier's all-freight service will...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Who wants more trade and more jobs?
    Yes, on offer is at least an extra USD130 billion in global trade per annum and millions of new jobs created: it is an offer that world leaders surely cannot refuse ...
  • Indonesia moves forward on Port Community Systems
    Indonesia Port Corporation II (IPC) has selected SOGET and Microsoft Corp as its partners in developing a port-wide community system for the country's largest port, ...
  • NAWAH to upgrade Iraq's port of Maqal
    US-based North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH), an investment and advisory business focused on developing opportunities in the Middle East, is to modernise ...
  • APM T chief: Virginia port bid offers solutions to transport challenges
    If APM Terminals' unsolicited bid for the Port of Virginia is accepted then the company will inject more than USD2 billion in capital investments into the terminals, ...
  • PSA invests in tech at Pasir Panjang
    Officiated over by the Singapore Minister for Transport, Lui Tuck Yew, PSA Singapore Terminals [PSA] held a launch ceremony on Monday to announce its USD3.5 billion ...
  • DB Schenker adds Russian routing options
    DB Schenker Logistics has substantially increased the number of European gateways through which it is moving freight to/from Russia and the CIS states. Its expanded ...
  • Grimaldi expands its fleet
    The Naples-based Grimaldi Group is expanding its ro-ro shipping fleet through a combination of new orders and second-hand acquisitions.Last month saw the Italian ...
  • Textainer's owned fleet hits 66%
    The Bermuda-headquartered Textainer Group has raised the owned portion of its fleet to two thirds of its total pool. In its latest spending spree, which totalled ...
  • SA citrus growers unhappy about Maersk move
    The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has referred to the planned rate hike by AP Moller Maersk Group-controlled liner companies; Maersk Line ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • NewLead demands credit
    NewLead Holdings has asked the US Securities Exchange Commission for permission to pull a shelf registration that provided the groundwork for a follow-on fundraiser.
  • OSG goes silent
    Overseas Shipholding Group is keeping a tight lid on details about a tax issue that prompted the resignation of one of its board members and rattled investors in early trading.
  • Bodouroglou confirms buys
    Michael Bodouroglou has admitted that his private interests are behind the acquisition of four bulkers from affiliates of Greece's Egnatia Marfin Bank.
  • Mike B tied to dry buys
    Greek shipowner Michael Bodouroglou has been linked to the acquisition of four bulkers that are believed to have been caught up in the collapse of Allied Maritime of Athens.
  • K Coral stand off
    The Filipino crew of an SK Shipping bulker are refusing to sail the vessel out of Australia over claims that senior officers abused them.
  • OSG stung by departure
    Overseas Shipholding Group's shareholders were scratching their heads Wednesday morning following the surprise resignation of long-time board member G Allen Andreas III.
  • Wintermar pockets $10m
    World Bank unit IFC is ploughing $10m into Indonesian owner Wintermar Offshore Marine to help its fleet expansion.
  • Khanna quits
    Pankaj Khanna has parted company with both DryShips and Ocean Rig, the George Economou-headed firms announced today.
  • Cargill deal for Tsakos
    Tsakos Shipping & Trading of Greece has netted period employment for one of its panamax bulkers with Cargill.
  • Pallas poorer
    Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has posted a bigger loss in its latest financial year, but the fourth quarter result improved.
  • Celebrity sting
    Celebrity Cruises has defended itself after it became the victim of an undercover documentary claiming workers were underpaid and not given enough rest.
  • Torm re-jig no trouble
    First Ship Lease Trust has moved to reassure investors the reworking of two contracts with Torm will not leave the Singapore-listed owner out of pocket.
  • Dolphin hat trick for FOE
    Fred Olsen Energy has sealed a lucrative contract extension for one of its semi-submersible rigs.
  • Rena case delayed
    The pollution trial of Costamare unit Daina Shipping has been adjourned once again in New Zealand.
  • Alliances no deterrent
    Fresh alliances in the container shipping market have failed to curb the battle for market share which has dragged rates down, a leading researcher says.
  • Unrest at KFS
    Workers at Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) have threatened a strike over a "broken" pay agreement.
  • MHI rejects L&T talk
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has poured cold water on talk that it plans to buy into the shipbuilding division of Indian heavyweight Larsen & Toubro.
  • Titan's titanic struggle
    Titan Petrochemical's former chairman and a white night commodity trader are pressing on with a revised rescue deal for the ailing company.
  • PFL in sale row
    Fears have been raised for island services as Samoa takes over Pacific Forum Line (PFL).
  • BLT to cut crude ties
    Berlian Laju Tanker plans to cut ties with the crude carrying business once it puts the finishing touches to its financial overhaul.
  • Timing too tight
    Danish accident investigators said a cargoship that smashed into a rail bridge had too narrow a window to make the passage.
  • Oasis order for Turku
    Royal Caribbean Cruises is being tipped for a return trip to STX Europe for a third Oasis-class newbuilding.
  • Straumvik refloated
    A cargoship has been pulled off the rocks in Norway by a tug.
  • New boss at CMES
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has replaced Su Xingang as general manager.
  • Seadrill to leave Norway
    Seadrill looks set to leave Norway as it is considers relocating its senior management team to a more prominent location.
  • CalMac strike averted
    Crews have called off a strike that could have grounded the fleet of Scottish state-controlled ferry group CalMac.
  • Nordcapital in KG exit
    Nordcapital has temporarily exited the KG business in response to a collapse in investor interest in the sector.
  • NAWAH wins Iraq gig
    North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) has won a contract to modernize and then run a port in south Iraq.
  • Cargill backs eco ships
    Cargill says it will only fix the more fuel efficient ships in future as it bids to reduce its carbon emissions and operating costs.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Oracle takes on waste management
  • ChemLogix launches service brands
  • U.S. firm in deal to develop Iraq port
    North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) announced Tuesday it has entered an agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Transportation and the General Company for the Ports of Iraq to modernize Maqal Port.
  • Genesee & Wyoming completes RailAmerica buy
    As part of the deal, the short line operator entered into a new five-year senior secured credit facility comprised of a $1.875 billion term loan and $425 million revolving credit facility.
  • Shipowners frustrated by IMO failure to start sulfur study
    ICS said shipowners worry about the sufficient availability of low-sulfur fuel to allow ships to comply with the strict IMO regulations on sulfur emissions and potential rising costs.
  • Ship Finance in discussion to buy car carriers
  • Richmond-Hampton Roads barge increases frequency
    The Virginia Port Authority said the 64 Express container-on-barge shuttle service between Hampton Roads and the Port of Richmond will increase frequency from two to three sailings per week.
  • Werner opens new Detroit-area terminal
  • RedPrairie powers up SQL Server 2012
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications
  • APM Terminals touts takeover plan to Virginia mayors

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2012
  • Prices fall mid-week in Fujairah
    Softer pricing seen in most ports.
  • Bunker prices softening in Rotterdam
    And were generally falling across Europe.
  • Maersk to talk to Vitol about Iranian oil
    Danish ship used to move cargo to Singapore, says Reuters.
  • EU abandons regional approach to CO2 reduction
    Policy change paves way for global agreement on shipping emissions.
  • Environmental Ship Index uptake 'beyond expectations'
    Almost 1,500 ships registered and more ports due to join incentive scheme to reward lower air emission.
  • IMO rejection causes 'disappointment and concern'
    ICS wants low sulphur availability study done 'as soon as possible'.
  • Plans for LNG terminal in 'full flow'
    'We are scanning the market to ensure we offer the right service,' says Gothenburg partner.
  • Hong Kong companies consider LNG-fuelled fast ferries
    LNG-fuelled ships in Asia within 'two or three years', says market observer.
  • Developer of low cost emulsion fuel in fundraising drive
    Quadrise to give details of share placing on Friday.
  • Bunker prices lower mid-week
    Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • New Chief Executive for IBIA
    'Cliff Brand will develop and service a membership representing all sectors of the marine fuel business.'
  • Trafigura 'in buying mood'
    Rumours circulating that company is considering adding to its fleet.
  • Investor pays $1.15 million for Titan shares
    Launches mandatory offer for remaining shares of the Hong Kong-listed firm it does not already own.
  • Swedish port goes green with cold ironing facilities
    Wins environmental award for investing in shore-to-ship solution.
  • Charterers prefer eco tonnage, says Norden
    Will acquire additional product tankers with eco properties if the price is 'right', says head of tanker department.

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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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