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February 9, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Consultancy FutureShip in S'pore debut
    With ship owners and operators in cost-reduction mode, classification society Germanischer Lloyd has opened its maritime consultancy arm in Singapore, to help them cope with their biggest headache: energy costs.
  • Ship operator pays Glencore to lease vessel
    A surplus of ships, economic turmoil and higher bunker fuel prices have battered earnings prospects for the dry bulk freight market.
  • US refinery cuts to boost tanker rates
    The deepest US and European oil refinery cuts in as much as three decades may mean record fuel shipments from Asia this year, driving rates for vessels hauling petrol and diesel fuel to the highest since 2008.
  • Baltic index climbs as ships idle

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL raises US$300 per TEU for north/east Asia-Australia loops March 15
  • AADA hikes bunker surcharge to US$675/TEU, $1,350/FEU from March 10
  • MSC raises Far East to Australia rates by US$300/TEU on March 15
  • Emirates Shipping hikes rates progressively on Intra-Asia, Africa trades
  • Zim increases rate US$750/TEU for India-Europe services from March 1
  • Hyundai suffers US$327 million loss, revenue falls 10pc to $6.4 billion
  • Windy Felixstowe to be blown away by London Gateway, says LG tout
  • Battle for control of Canadian Pacific breaks out at 'town hall meeting'
  • Port of Krishnapatnam dredging makes it deepest harbour in India
  • Port of Gothenburg 2011 container traffic up 0.8pc to 887,000 TEU
  • European watchkeeping fatigue study provides toolkit for management
  • Shandong to open six new expressways to traffic by 2013
  • Evergreen links e-commerce application to handheld mobile devices
  • America's western BNSF Railway adds new freight tools to its website
  • Sri Lanka to focus on aviation, air cargo with national carrier support
  • 3L-Leemark becomes agent for Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport
  • Roche Diagnostics plans to set up Middle East headquarters in Jafza

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya International Q3 net up 71 pc
  • ICS Board meets in London, deliberates on a range of issues
  • Severe chill resulting in berthing delays, surcharges at Black Sea ports
  • Shipping Minister strongly advocates PPP in port investment
  • Vizhinjam port promoters undeterred by 'single bid'
  • Govt allows extra 1 mt sugar export, cuts Basmati MEP by $ 200
  • Adani Group to secure coal for NTPC

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Chinese to build new railway in Indonesia
    China Railway Group has been awarded a USD 4.8 billion contract by Indonesia's government to build and maintain a new railway line in southern Sumatra. The track will run from the ...
  • Portions of Texas interstate highways to see speed limit increase
    The state of Texas (USA) has said that miles and miles of its highways will soon see speed limit increases following Texas Transportation Commission action approving 75 mph design...
  • Germany's railfreight traffic regains pre-crisis market share
    According to the latest figures from Germany's statistical office (Destatis), the country's railfreight sector overcame the economic crisis and regained a market share of 17.7% in ...
  • Turkey: fewer Carnet TIRs and transit permits issued
    According to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), 54,923 Carnet TIRs were issued in December 2011, equating to a drop of 5.4% compared to the same month ...
  • Inttra with more than 70 members
    Inttra, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the ocean freight industry, has significantly expanded its global alliance network to a total of 70 information solutions pro...
  • Seattle names APL top shipping line for environment
    The global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the port of Seattl WA (USA). The Singapore-based line topped all applicants ...
  • Korean Air is first airline to operate both B747-8 and B777Fs
    Boeing and Korean Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B747-8 and B777 freighters. With the milestone delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world...
  • Air Namibia expands fleet with order for two A319s
    Air Namibia, the Windhoek based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft. Air Namibia already operates two leased A319s on regional rou...
  • Executive reshuffle at TNT Innight Germany on 1 March
    TNT Innight Germany has announced that Thomas Steverding, who has been the company's director of operations and information and communication services (ICS) since December 2008, is...
  • UK: new managing director for Schenker Logistics
    DB Schenker appointed Helgi Ingolfsson as its new UK managing director with effect from 1 February. Replacing Jochen Muller who has moved back to Germany to a position within...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo transports 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu to Jeddah
    Saudi Airlines Cargo has successfully transported a 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu (China) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on behalf of Rabigh Electricity Company (RABEC). The rotor is...
  • 135 candles on BLG's birthday cake
    BLG, a German service provider, is 135 years old. A group of 65 merchants founded the "Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft - Actiengesellschaft von 1877" in February 1877. They merged th...
  • FedEx Trade Networks opening new office in Lyon
    FedEx Trade Networks, the transport subsidiary of the US-based CEP and logistics corporation FedEx, recently opened a new branch office at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (France). In a...
  • GAC Singapore celebrates and moves to new head office
    GAC Singapore is marking the 30th anniversary of its establishment by relocating to a new head office to enable future expansion of its operations. The company, which has significa...
  • Agility's project logistics business welcomes new president and CEO
    Agility has appointed Grant Wattman as president and CEO of its project logistics business.

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Inland Salvage awarded drill barge wreck removal contract
  • B.C.'s Allied Shipbuilders has a new owner
  • MHI develops righting moment recovery system
  • Bergen Group to build OCV for Volstad Maritime
  • NATO reports new merchant vessel hijacking
  • Bourbon revenues top one billion euros
  • Saltchuk rebrands American Shipping Group as TOTE, Inc.
  • 100 percent container scanning? Not going to happen
  • Crowley in business alliance with Australia's PB Towage

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • American Shipping Group changing to TOTE Inc.
  • G6 Alliance moving up start of service menu
  • Wild Seafood Exchange conference scheduled for February 22, in Bellingham
  • Crowley teaming with PB Towage Ltd.
  • Diana Containerships takes delivery of two Panamax box vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Lloyd's List Intelligence: data snapshot
    10 steps to rate recovery
  • A case for special treatment
    Cosco may have to sell key assets to avoid stock exchange penalties
  • US heads for a watershed year on ballast water legislation
    Parallel progress of IMO Convention will make owners take investment in new onboard equipment seriously
  • Ignorance is not bliss for shipping
    Why the UK select committee on energy and climate change is taking the wrong tack
  • Stashed cash can be a source of Greek hope
    Money that Greeks have tucked away in myriad safety deposit boxes and under mattresses could be switched back into economic circulation
  • A chill wind blows across the Elbe
    Short-term prospects are bleak for German ship finance, tramp owners and KG houses
  • VLCC newbuilding deliveries hit 36-year high in January
    Highest monthly influx into global fleet since 1970s tanker boom
  • Bulk carrier demand boosted by 20% rise in Chinese coastal trade last year
    Global vessel demand increases 9% compared with 6% seaborne dry bulk trade growth
  • Central Shipping orders product tankers at STX Dalian yard
    New Pistiolis family outfit seals deal for two 51,000 dwt vessels at $33m each, with options for two more
  • RS Platou Markets downgrades a third of shipping stocks
    Tanker companies are worst hit as boxship owners avoid sell category
  • Tanker demolition to hit 20m dwt
    Owners will scrap older ships rather than spend on special surveys
  • Knightsbridge Tankers poised to renew VLCC fleet
    Company delayed investments in fleet due to falling secondhand vessel values
  • Tighter chemical tanker supply, but no ordering yet
    Norwegian chemical tanker group reports improved spot market
  • Hammonia agrees $41.5m purchase for CMA CGM Wagner
    Sale of sistership CMA CGM Verdi linked to Greek company
  • Brazil set for retendering spree on concessions for 77 terminals
    Transport ministry aims to bring concessions dating from the late 1980s and early 1990s in line with the country's 1993 Ports Act
  • More ore in store at Australian mines
    BHP Billiton raises production forecast for current fiscal year by 8m tonnes
  • Trough in dry bulk market has passed, says DNB Bank
    Capesize rates could reach $20,000 per day again before end of March
  • SinOceanic Shipping completes $100m bond issue
    Company seeks alternative finance for three newbuildings
  • Nigeria hires private security firm to curb maritime crime
    Critics accuse government of nepotism for appointing Global West Vessel Specialist
  • G6 brings launch date forward
    March 1 start date for Asia-Europe service
  • Teekay Tankers launches follow-on share issue
    Aims to raise $69m selling 17m shares
  • US extends scanning requirement
    Two-year waiver before implementation
  • How to read the BDI
    Although the index has hit a 26-year low, there's more to this than meets the eye
  • Canadian prime minister flies to Beijing on oil trade mission
    Tankers to benefit from Canadian tar sands exports to China
  • New Zealand eyes conference ban
    Commission recommends end of antitrust immunity for box lines
  • SSC reports fourth-quarter net profits of $1.8m
    Singapore-listed firm reports stable charter income
  • Feeder vessel funds file for bankruptcy
    Rabobank to sell off 660 teu Elusive and Electra after low charter rates and high debts sink Dutch CV funds
  • Bergen Group lands $139m offshore order for Fosen Yard
    Volstad Marine orders seventh high-end construction vessel
  • A growing threat
    Pirate attacks were up significantly last month, reminding us that the battle has just begun
  • MHI unveils stabilising technology for Nippon Shipping ro-ro order
    New ship designed to reduce risk of capsize

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Teekay Tankers prices follow-on at a discount
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers today priced a 15M-share follow-on offering at a 12% discount to yesterday's closing price
  • Bug overcomes cruise ship
    PRINCESS Cruises has been forced to cut a voyage short after repeated outbreaks of norovirus aboard the Crown Princess
  • Knightsbridge confirms slow payments
    BETTER results than expected were reported today by Knightsbridge Tankers, but it also conceded that charter-hire payments have been delayed
  • US dockers to resist cuts from automation
    HAROLD Daggett, ILA president, has said he will insist on union job guarantees when spring talks begin with US terminal operators
  • Iraq counts cost of potential Hormuz block
    IRAQ'S OIL ministry reportedly said today the country stands to lose exports of 1.7M barrels of crude a day if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz
  • Bourbon revenues rise 18.6%
    FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today its 2011 revenues rose 18.6% to €1.01Bn ($1.34Bn), a result that could be a good indicator of offshore vessel market conditions
  • SOBRENA bidders named
    THREE bidders have expressed interest in the insolvent Brest ship repair yard SOBRENA, according to union representatives
  • Glencore raises Chemoil stake to 89%
    COMMODITY trader Glencore has stretched its acquisition spree, taking an 89% stake in Singapore-listed bunker supplier Chemoil
  • Rio adds $2.9Bn for WA plans
    MINING giant Rio Tinto today announced a further commitment of $2.9Bn for iron ore mine and port projects in Western Australia
  • G6 launching a month early
    THE NEWLY formed G6 Alliance said today it has moved up starting its Asia/Europe service to the first week of March - a month ahead of schedule
  • Box rate push seen failing
    SUPPLY-demand imbalances are persisting, which is likely to doom the current push by box liners to seek general rate increases, brokers predicted today
  • New VLCC fixed at loss
    THE VLCC newbuilding toll on the market has been highlighted by a deal fixing Maersk Ingrid at Worldscale 45, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Box charterers reject tramp ballasting
    HIGH BUNKER prices mean that box ship charterers are not willing to pay ballasting costs for tramps
  • Strike closes Israeli ports
    ISRAEL'S ports are closed today in line with a nationwide strike staged by its main trade union federation, Histadrut
  • LNG bunkering hindered
    A RISE IN Asian LNG demand would cause a decade's delay in paybacks in the region for LNG bunkering, Germanischer Lloyd warned today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Army Corps Adds Funds for East Coast Ports
    The Port of Jacksonville, Fla., will receive an additional $7.7 million and the ports of Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga.,...
  • Trucker Maverick to Raise Driver Pay, Expand Fleet
    Flatbed trucking company Maverick Transportation is raising truck driver pay as it purchases new trucks and expands capacity to meet...
  • Senate Committee OKs Plug for Transport Plan Shortfall
    A Senate committee approved on Tuesday a $9.6 billion package to help plug a $12 billion shortfall in a bipartisan...
  • NC's Wilmington Container Traffic Jumps 11.2 Percent
    Container throughput at the Port of Wilmington jumped 11.2 percent last year from the previous year, as the North...
  • US Freight Shipments Up 3.9 Percent in December
    U.S. freight shipments hit an all-time high in December, rising 3.9 percent from the previous month, the largest monthly increase...
  • New Sea Star Chief Says 'Structural Changes Will Be Essential'
    The newly tapped president of Sea Star Line said "structural changes will be essential" so that the Jones Act carrier...
  • Analyst Says 2012 Truck Rates Could Rise 6 Percent
    Truckload rates are likely to rise anywhere from 2 to 6 percent in 2012 and even as high as 8...
  • Airports Expect Sharp Cargo Rise if Economy Improves
    Global air freight volumes declined by 1 percent last year, but traffic could improve quickly this year if the...
  • No End in Sight for Labor Stoppages at Rotterdam Port
    A labor dispute at APM Terminals in Rotterdam that has disrupted shipping at one of Europe's largest container handling facilities...
  • Shipowners Urge Heavier Hand Against Pirates
    Shipowners urged governments to take a heavier hand to captured Somali pirates and their financiers, as the threat to trade...
  • OOCL Seeks Rate Hike on Asia-Australia Services
    OOCL will extend its largest rate increases to Asia-Australia services, starting March 15. The Hong Kong-based line said rates...
  • MSC to Raise Rates From Europe to India
    Mediterranean Shipping will apply a general rate increase on all cargo from North Europe to ports in the Indian subcontinent....
  • Court Rejects Challenge of NY-NJ Port Monitors
    A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court's decision that the New York Shipping Association acted prematurely in challenging a...
  • Atlantic Container Line to Launch US-Baltic Ro-Ro Service
    Atlantic Container Line later this month will launch a weekly roll-on, roll-off service from the U.S. and Canada to Finland...
  • G6 Alliance Speeds Up Asia-Europe Service Launch
    The newly formed G6 alliance of ocean carriers has sped up the launch of its Asia-Europe service by a month...
  • ILA's Daggett Seeks Guaranteed Jobs at Contract Negotiations
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett said the ILA will enter this year's contract negotiations seeking guaranteed minimum staffing and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • World Bank says intra-Africa trade must rise
    A new report published by the Washington (DC)-based World Bank has revealed that it is often more difficult for countries in Africa to trade with each other than ...
  • Chinese ports' growth rate slows for 2011
    China's top 10 container ports' rate of volume growth eased in 2011 - while their combined volumes rose by 9.7% compared to 2011 to 129 million TEU, this ...
  • TS Lines takes slots on China-Japan slings
    TS Lines has taken slots on Chinese carrier Goto Shipping's services between China-Japan following the closure of most of Grand China Logistics' loops in this market, ...
  • Germans look outside the eurozone for growth
    Germany's trade surplus with the rest of the world reached EUR158 (USD210) billion last year, with exports from Europe's largest economy hitting a record EUR1 trillion ...
  • India's economy cools
    The Indian government's central statistics office has significantly downgraded the 1.2 billion populated nation's GDP growth prospects for the current financial ...
  • G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe service changes
    The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and NYK) and New World Alliance (APL, HMM and MOL) have advanced the introduction of the Asia-Europe schedule changes announced ...
  • Cargotec reports robust sales and firm orderbook
    Cargotec, the Finland-based manufacturer and supplier of solutions for handling cargo, has posted very strong results for its fiscal year which ended December 31, ...
  • Laid-up box tonnage now includes 8 x VLCS
    The number of idled containerships has soared to 286 for 750,900TEU as at the end of January, according to Alphaliner, up from the 268 676,000TEU reported mothballed ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Peter G called to testify
    Creditors move forward with attack on tycoon's 'side deal' and bankrupt tanker owner's dealings with Oaktree Capital.
  • Vale plots grand opening
    Brazilian mining behemoth's Subic Bay transhipment facility gears up for timely debut as VLOC sets sail.
  • Bloomberg blasts TBS
    Popular podcast commentator cries foul over bulker owner's choice of Chapter 11 venue due to Dublin domicile.
  • An Aggarwal win on the cards
    Trip to a Singaporean seer may have put a Lion City broker en route to crystal ball glory.
  • SSC reports flat earnings
    Lion City-listed car carrier owner and manager grows revenue but not profit.
  • G6 speeds box tie-up
    Grand and New World Alliance carriers starting Asia to Europe cooperation a month ahead of schedule.
  • TK nears 'transformative' deal
    Teekay Corp may be lining up the sale of more than ten tankers to New York-listed spinoff, analyst says.
  • Essar Shipping turns red
    Indian tanker and bulker owner posts nine-month loss after separating from ports group.
  • Marco Polo cans Taiwan plan
    Market conditions prompt Lion City-based offshore shipbuilder to abandon fundraiser.
  • Knightsbridge not buying
    John Fredriksen-backed owner is staying out of the sale and purchase game while prices continue to fall.
  • Otto Marine looks to Africa
    Singapore-based shipbuilder and owner sends another AHTS to Africa on long-term charter.
  • Volstad ponders newbuild sale
    Norwegian owner says selling Bergen Group ordered vessel is also an option.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • New in-bond rule to be published soon
  • U.S. shippers prepare for Libya visit
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
  • Report calls NY/NJ port authority 'dysfunctional'
  • G6 lines move up start of Asia-Europe pact
  • Maersk adjusts Europe-Middle East network
  • American Shipping Group becomes TOTE
  • Maersk slows 225 loop, adds Port Elizabeth
  • Mattel values long-term shipping partners
  • MarAd chief counsel moves to DOT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
  • Rotterdam welcomes opening of hydrogen factory
    Oil companies are investing in cleaner production processes because of more stringent environmental requirements.
  • WFS starts more court proceedings
    Supplier is claiming $338,000 for fuel supplied in September and October last year.
  • Mixed prices movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Prompt product tight in Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah bunker prices stable
    Good product avails and bunker demand in Durban.
  • Bunker prices hit tanker operator's results
    Hedging instruments mean Odfjell pays well below BWI benchmark.
  • ICS objects to Bahamas proposal on CO2 reduction
    'Many governments seemed more interested in how much money can be raised from shipping than reducing emissions,' says ICS.
  • Analysts say Glencore/Itochu 'marriage is over'
    Glencore move has 'bought out' Chemoil's other shareholder.
  • Sailing ships 'have great economic potential'
    Second vessel joins sailing fleet carrying commercial cargoes.
  • Ice causing disruption in Hamburg
    Tugs used as ice breakers in north German ports.
  • GL's FutureShip in partnership with energy management solutions firm
    FutureShip and Marorka to provide integrated solution to emission reduction and fuel efficiency.
  • Bunker fuels firm at major Asian ports mid week
    Demand for bunkers generally below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Decision to upgrade Los Angeles port vessel under review
    US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questions the upgrade of Angelena II.
  • Colombo facing 'acute' supply tightness
    Dry docking of bunker tanker affecting marine fuel cargo supplies to the port, says local traders.
  • US terminal company sees 25% growth profit
    Magellan Midstream Partners posted quarterly record income of $110.3 million for Q4 2011.
  • Crowley Maritime forms alliance with towing company
    Allies with PB Towage Ltd., part of the Pacific Basin Shipping group.
  • Chemoil shares rising after Glencore move
    Glencore has raised its stake in the marine fuel supplier to 89.04%.

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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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