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June 6, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • WTSA aims to raise US-Asia dry cargo rates from July 1
  • PSA Dongguan Container Terminal goes through equity reorganisation
  • Shanghai aims to increase throughput to 33 million TEU by 2015
  • FedEx buys Brazilian shipping company Rapidao Cometa Logistica e Transportes
  • GL holds container ship forum to discuss trends and challenges
  • ASF urges UN and governments to maintain urgent and effective measures against Somali piracy
  • Stranded Sri Lankan crew in Durban Harbour to be paid back-dated wages
  • Korean Air launches Xining to Seoul passenger service
  • Latvia's Riga airport receives first Afghan cargo shipment
  • Space cargo joins the ranks of tradition freight transportation modes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • ASAA, JBS Academy to organise rotating trophy quiz contest 2012
  • Baltic index falls to new lows
  • Bureau Veritas launches e-learning programme for MLC training
  • European banks cut back on funding shipping
  • Evergreen Line receives Seatrade Liner Owner/Operator Award
  • Indonesian shipowners shell out $ 588.5 m towards illegal security fees
  • Maersk's reefer manufacturing unit produces 100,000th container
  • Interest subvention extended by a year
  • Gangavaram port expansion to commence soon
  • Vallarpadam ICTT receives ISO certifications for Integrated Management Systems
  • GST would be a major breakthrough towards comprehensive indirect tax reform, says Sushil Kumar Modi
  • Strict govt measures push gold imports down

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • GATX enters India's rail wagon leasing market
    Chicago IL (USA)- based GATX Corporation has entered India's marketplace via its Indian subsidiary GIPL, with the purchase of ten newly manufactured rakes, each consisting of 45 c...
  • Gefco CEO to retire in July
    Yves Fargues, current CEO of the French transport service provider Gefco, has decided to retire on 1 July, according to a company press release issued on 4 June. There will be a me...
  • KLM Cargo awarded platinum status in Cargo 2000 quality programme
    KLM Cargo has been awarded platinum status in the Iata Cargo 2000 quality initiative. The award highlights KL...
  • India's customs authority 32nd to go live on Champ's global customs gateway
    Luxembourg-headquartered Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated, business-critical IT solutions for all players in the air cargo transport chain, announced that carriers and ...
  • Loxx adds new general cargo station in UK
    The German transport and logistics service provider Loxx is operating additional general cargo services to Stoke-on-Trent (UK) from this month (June), in partnership with the UK-ba...
  • Wim Bosman Belgium goes multimodal
    Wim Bosman Belgium and its Italian partner Sittam have started offering a road/rail transport service between Belgium and Italy. Shipments are hauled by rail between Zeebrugge (Bel...
  • CMA CGM introduces largest feeder vessel into Russia service
    The "John Rickmers" with a 1,858 teu capacity, is the largest feeder vessel that is deployed in the North Continent-St. Petersburg feeder service. The vessel is operated ...
  • 26 Chinese ports handle more than 100 million t per annum
    The number of Chinese ports to handle more than 100 million t per year has increased to 26. According to the Chinese ministry of transportation Ningbo-Zhoushan is the No. 1 port wi...
  • 7% fuel savings with Freightliner's new Cascadia
    Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America, has introduced a new version of its flagship Cascadia. The new truck model will be 7% more fuel efficient than most...
  • Two fatal crashes in West Africa this weekend, one involving a freighter
    Aviation Safety Network has reported that a Boeing 727-221F cargo plane left the runway on landing at Accra-Kotoka airport (Ghana) on 2 June...
  • Hansa Treuhand mourns board member Sönke Fanslow
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping group Hansa Treuhand is mourning the death of its board member Sönke Fanslow, who died, after a short, serious illness on 23 May, aged 42. Fans...
  • Gazeley purchases land for logistics property near Stuttgart
    The global logistics property developer and investor Gazeley has purchased a 4 ha plot of land near Stuttgart (Germany). The strategically located site, which is the largest immedi...
  • Kerry Logistics wins contract from Continental Tyres in Thailand
    The global logistics service provider Kerry Logistics has been awarded a major new contract by Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co Ltd to manage the company's warehouse storage and man...
  • Miebach Consulting: Thomas Mathives takes over after sales market department
    Miebach Consulting, an international logistics and supply chain consultancy based in Frankfurt (Germany), chose Thomas Mathives to head its after sales market department that serve...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches LHA 6
  • Matson honored with 2012 Coast Guard Benkert Award
  • ABS completes floating wind turbine study for BSEE
  • Eidesvik Offshore orders large subsea vessel at Kleven
  • SDARI unveils handy size bulker concept design

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA hosting slate of coffee meetings
  • Port of Everett schedules series of waterfront tours
  • Maersk Line plans Brazil general rate increase
  • Corps of Engineers seeking input on Seattle Seawall upgrade plans
  • Trucking association waiting for FMCSA crash accountability results

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • A tale of two bail-outs
    China and South Korea raise state funds for distressed shipping firms
  • Challenging withholding of consent
    A recent High Court decision offers helpful guidance on the principles to be applied to a commonly used qualification to commercial contracts
  • West of England P&I Club and Gard put members first
    Gard reduces deferred call while West of England celebrates lowest member claims in 10 years
  • NEL trims loss after axing staff
    Greek ferry operator still in the red despite shedding 200 jobs
  • Sub-panamax boxships lose their gloss
    Cascade effect will see smaller tonnage struggle to survive
  • Europe slips 'into deeper recession', warns Global Port Tracker
    First-quarter box import data reveals dip in demand
  • Shipyards' eco designs are a marketing gimmick, say owners
    Builders need the orders but shipping needs no new tonnage, say critics
  • China to liberalise crude oil imports
    Allowing non-state-owned refineries to buy in could boost VLCC demand
  • Diana Containerships prepares for bigger payouts
    Nasdaq-listed owner set to declare $0.30 per share for second quarter
  • Investors out of step over timing
    Posidonia 2012: experts disagree over when to buy into shipping
  • Marco Polo Chapter 11 case heads towards its close
    Banks to repossess six tankers after global settlement approved
  • New bulker port proposed for West Africa
    Exxaro says converting Pointe Noire to handle ore might be too difficult
  • New technologies and shifting trade make the future uncertain
    Posidonia 2012: Wiernicki outlines the factors shaping tomorrow's supply and demand
  • DNV forecasts changing fuel use
    Posidonia 2012: Study flags huge increase in distillate and LNG fuels by 2020
  • Hamburg warned over slowing exports to China
    City state would suffer 'serious negative consequences' from a Chinese economic crisis or policy change, says study
  • Cosco extends olive branch to Vale
    Both sides want to resolve conflicts rather than 'attacking each other', says China Shipowners' Association
  • Platou predicts shipping industry recovery in 2014
    Short-term outlook for bulkers remains poor
  • Harsh lessons
    Companies that do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it
  • Chinese ports' growth rate slows
    Shanghai International Shipping Institute reports cargo throughput and box volumes both weaken in first quarter
  • Sleeping with the enemy
    Shipyard: part of the problem and part of the solution
  • New Russian export scheme leaves aframax brokers guessing
    Ten June cargoes still up in the air in Gulf of Finland
  • Coscon follows Hapag-Lloyd with July Asia-Europe rate rise
    Lines press ahead despite postponed peak-season surcharges
  • TEN and HHI sign LNG pact
    Maria Energy is the most expensive vessel that Greek owner has ordered to date
  • Two become one to launch SEA Europe
    Lobby groups CESA and EMEC agree to merge
  • Shanking? No thanks
    Bankers are a problem not a solution for beleaguered shipping industry
  • Deutsche Post DHL to pay $642m backdated tax
    Bill for additional value added tax covers 12 years' postal services
  • Greek owners ponder refuge options
    Posidonia 2012: Exodus to Vancouver, Dubai, London or Singapore if crisis deepens
  • SCI halts new orders this fiscal year
    India's biggest shipping group consolidates box services
  • Maersk Drilling wins $610m drillship contract
    First of quartet of ultra-deepwater vessels headed to Gulf of Mexico
  • Eidesvik orders its most expensive ship
    Norwegian firm buys $165m Arctic subsea vessel

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Shale gas potential touted
    EXXONMOBIL CEO Rex Tillerson said today that the world should learn from North America's shale gas revolution in exploring unconventional gas resources
  • Liquefaction capacity drives LNG
    STRONG growth in LNG demand is possible because global liquefaction capacity is rising worldwide, said Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • US Container Imports Fell 2 Percent in April
    U.S. containerized imports in April fell 2 percent from a year earlier as slowing economic growth reduced demand for consumer...
  • Senate Offers Transport Bill Compromise to House
    Senate leaders have offered a surface transportation bill compromise to House Republicans but Sen. Barbara Boxer is keeping quiet on...
  • Global Port Tracker Forecasts Deeper European Recession
    The slowdown in container volumes handled by ports in northern Europe indicates the continent may be slipping into a deeper...
  • DHS Releases New Canadian Border Security Strategy
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday released its Northern Border Strategy, which provides a framework for DHS security...
  • Deutsche Post DHL to Pay $645 Million in Back Taxes
    Deutsche Post DHL has been ordered to pay 516 million euros ($645 million) in back taxes to the German government...
  • Echo Global Logistics Buys 'Purple Plum' Brokerage
    Echo Global Logistics acquired the assets of Plum Logistics, a refrigerated truckload freight brokerage in Wakefield, Mass., doing business as...
  • Roadrunner Transportation Acquires CTW Transport
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems strengthened its truckload division by acquiring CTW Transport, a refrigerated food hauler in Peabody, Mass. Cudahy,...
  • Alphaliner: Most Container Lines to See Second Quarter Losses
    The majority of ocean container carriers will lose money in the second quarter following their failure to fully implement rate...
  • FedEx to Retire 24 Aircraft as US Demand Slows
    FedEx plans to retire 24 aircraft and shortened the depreciable life of 54 older aircraft, as the parcel giant works...
  • Transport Corp. of India Profit Up 19 Percent
    Transport Corporation of India said its net profit rose 19 percent year-over-year to $10.8 million on a consolidated basis in...
  • Air Freight Back to Pre-Flood Levels at Thai Gateway
    The Thai economy's key role as a component supplier for electronic and auto sectors has not been diminished following last...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Rates on Major Trades
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a new round of general rate increases on major trade lanes, starting July 1. The...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • COSCON plans July 1 price hike
    COSCON is the latest carrier to announce a round of rate increases on the Asia-Europe trade as it looks to raise its prices to more sustainable levels that allow ...
  • Old ships are compromised
    Bertram Rickmers, chairman of Rickmers Holdings, has said that a completely new generation of container vessels is needed and that older ships were less attractive ...
  • CMHI on track
    Despite what is proving to be a lacklustre second quarter, Dr Fu Yuning, chairman of China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI), the Hong Kong listed port ...
  • Daggett accuses Capo of personal attacks
    The stand-off between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) president Harold Daggett and James Capo, chairman and ceo of the United States Maritime ...
  • MCI steps up its reefer production
    MAERSK Container Industry (MCI), which is a leading manufacturer of reefer containers and machinery, has doubled the production of its Star Cool units in a little ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Sin City shipper plots seizure
    Vegas gaming giant attempts to arrest containership Bernuth Calypso as it files $1.5m cargo claim in US court.
  • Fairstar fights
    Philip Adkins-led owner puts money where its mouth is as research report dismisses Dockwise takeover bid as 'unfair'.
  • Ex-NITC chief on new course
    Mohammed Souri is busy developing a new shipping venture after a long career heading the Iranian tanker giant.
  • Finding opportunities in troubled waters
    Pain ahead for some but Basil Mavroleon sees opportunities for others particularly in tankers.
  • Swiber hits grand slam
    $830m worth of freshly minted offshore contracts prove Lion City syndicate has entered the big leagues, CEO says.
  • EGLE caught in the crossfire
    Bunker giant targets Eagle Bulk Shipping handymax as fuel feud with charterer Allied Maritime ignites.
  • Bahri bags big finance deal
    The former NSCSA seals $219m shariah-compliant loan to pay for its new con-ros at Hyundai Mipo in Korea.
  • Western Shipyard in the red
    Lithuanian shipbuilder and repairer racks up loss for 2011 despite revenue climbing.
  • Minoan Lines loses more
    Greek ferry company posts worse first-quarter figures as austerity and fuel prices bite.
  • Roll up, roll up...
    Public charged EUR 2 to tour LNG carrier scheduled for demolition at Van Heyghen Recycling in Belgium.
  • Harren hit by funding hitch
    Newbuilding delayed as German firm struggles to raise cash in tight ship finance market.
  • NWS: don't blame us
    Russian owner of cargoship Professor Katsman says alleged Syrian weapons cargo not its responsibility.
  • "Frothy" fuel furore
    Singapore says allegations of cappuccino-like bunkers being supplied are over-exaggerated.
  • ES wins charter deal
    Singapore shipyard finds long-term cover for bunker vessels it has built for its own account in Thailand.
  • LNG is the future
    Costas Fostiropoulos says the Chinese are coming, so it is wise to move to more sophisticated sectors.
  • Ten for TEN
    Nikolas Tsakos tells TradeWinds WebTV that latest LNG carrier order is part of expansion to 10 vessels by 2018.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Data2Logistics talks hurricane season prep
  • Webgility starts e-commerce shipping software
  • PeopleNet appoints new technology head
  • SATO picks Cook for sales VP
  • ILA president accuses USMX of divide and conquer
    "I am very disappointed that you chose to engage in personal attacks against me, the ILA's Chief Labor Negotiator," wrote ILA President Harold Daggett in a letter to James Capo, CEO of the U.S. Maritime Alliance.
  • NYK raises capacity on intra-Asia loop
    The ocean carrier NYK has raised capacity on its weekly Japan to Southeast Asia TWX loop by increasing the size of the vessels by almost 50 percent, from 1,091 TEUs to 1,613 TEUs.
  • Jaxport to examine offer by UAE company
    Jacksonville Port Authority's board of directors has reportedly scheduled a special meeting for Thursday to discuss a proposal by Gulftainer Co. Ltd., based in the United Arab Emirates, to lease port acreage.
  • NYK/Hapag amend LA-Mexico-C.America loop
  • Maersk raises Brazil-to-Americas rates
  • NVOs bear higher rate hikes on TP
  • Roadrunner buys trucker
  • U.S. seeks alternatives to rare earth material supply
    The U.S. Energy Department will invest up to $120 million during the next five years to establish a new Energy Innovation Hub that will focus on developing an effective supply chain for rare earth materials.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Shipping sector calls for innovative ship designs
    Current market environment requires innovative thinking, strategies and investments in R&D to create the foundations for a new generation of shipping infrastructure.
  • Prices soften in Middle East hub
    Still no IFO quotes in Cape Town.
  • Europe bunker prices end seven-day slide
    'Very quiet' market in Hamburg.
  • Bunker supplier seeks arrest of bulker
    Allied Maritime at centre of fresh dispute.
  • Poor Q1 results for Minoan
    'Stabilisation of fuel costs at record high levels has had unfavourable effects.'
  • Airline boss points to shipping as worse polluter
    'If you look at what ships do in terms of CO2 emissions it's incredible,' says managing director of KLM.
  • IFO prices soft in most Asian hubs
    Good avails of bunker fuel in major ports.
  • Bunker supplier seeks 'voluntary wind up'
    Prestige Marine Services is seeking to wind up voluntarily, says largest shareholder.
  • 'Fuel switching' key element in bulk carrier design
    Multiple fuel tanks will allow for 'strategic purchasing of heavy fuel oil, low sulphur fuel and distillates.'
  • Malaysia-Singapore oil operations 'could surpass' Rotterdam
    Malaysia and Singapore could form a hub, similar to the ARA, says Executive Chairman of Dialog.
  • China's SHFE sees 'zero transaction' in fuel oil futures trading
    All eight fuel oil contracts on SHFE failed to attract bidders.
  • July deadline for EU review of Grindrod and Vitol merger
    Vitol will take 50% interest in Cockett's Singapore and South Africa operations after merger.
  • Lower bunker prices helping box carriers margins in Q2
    First quarter operating margin 'worst' for the industry since 2009.
  • Greek shipping firm receives fuel-saving bulk carrier
    The Aquila, equipped with a Mewis Duct, consumes 14% less fuel than similar vessels.

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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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