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June 15, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC ups rate US$500/TEU on Asia-Europe/Mediterranean trade from July 1
  • Maersk CFO quits as 400 laid-off worldwide after quarterly losses
  • Five lines revise and increase capacity on Asia-Mexico-WCSA services
  • Correction: Statistical mix-up results in error in HK throughput report
  • Box Ships to buy two OOCL 5,344-TEU ships for US$31.1 million each
  • Fujian ports' April box volume up 12.3pc - total cargo, 35 million tonnes
  • Test Run of Wuhan-Yichang High-speed Railway starts off
  • LA-Long Beach terminal operators increase PierPass truck fees August 1
  • Toll Group cleared of charges of illegal, unfair US staff dismissals
  • 'Container flying' angers Nigerian officials as boxes skip port and taxes
  • Carriers say terminal productivity declines as ships increase in size
  • Canadian National urges feds to stay clear of shipper rate talks
  • China to EU: 'If you seize our planes for carbon tax, we may seize yours'
  • Cathay Pacific-Dragonair air freight volumes decline 10.6pc in May
  • El Al to pay US$15 million in US class action suit in price-fixing case
  • Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce to chair IATA board of governors
  • Australian safety board: There are more air accidents than widely believed
  • Renewed Eurozone crisis resumes threat to global air cargo recovery
  • FedEx extends air cargo cut-off times from Taiwan to Europe and Africa

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • NMT India committed to offer excellent services, says Frits Dix
  • Urmila Project Services successfully handles 1,000-tonne DHDS reactor with Goldhofer self-propelled axles
  • US CBP announces simplified entry pilot to enhance cargo security
  • Cochin Port issues fresh cargo clearance norms to counter dubious forwarders
  • GMB's Gogha-Dahej RoRo ferry service project a first in South Asia
  • JN Port felicitates top performers at 23rd anniversary celebrations
  • Pipavav Shipyard joins hands with French co. for tech transfer
  • RINA updates GREEN PLUS notation to cover transhipment terminals
  • Contingency plan in place if Greece quits EU: RBI
  • India Inc raises pitch for rate cut following poor industrial output
  • Intend to submit GST Bill report in monsoon session: Sinha
  • Ministry of Food Processing invites EoIs for setting up 20 cold chain projects
  • MACCIA organises advanced certificate course on Customs

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Germany: fewer goods hauled by train
    The German statistical office Destatis reported that a total of 89.7 million t of goods were hauled as railfreight in Q1/2012. This equates to 2.7% less than in the like-for-like q...
  • Greenmodal Transport providing door-to-door services
    France's first tri-modal operator, Greenmodal Transport, has been set up to provide a door-to-door service by barge or rail with the "last kilometre" by truck. The object...
  • European losses deepening says Iata's revised industry outlook for 2012
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released its revised industry outlook for 2012. Global industry profits are expected to be USD 3 billion, unchanged from the ...
  • Heavy load took off with a Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin
    Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport has once again managed to handle a heavy-duty loading operation. A 23.5 t road construction vehicle, measuring 8.95 m x 2.95 m 2.60 m, was loaded on...
  • Brussels Airport starts project for tracking air freight in real time
    Brussels airport is starting a 15 month project on GPRS in air freight. The project will be headed by the Flemish Institute for Logistics (Vlaams Instituut voor Logistiek - VIL ). ...
  • 30 candles for IDS general cargo alliance
    Germany's first general cargo alliance is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In summer 1982 eleven medium-sized forwarders in Hamburg established the alliance "Interesse...
  • AAE special railcars carry 4 m high trailers through Channel tunnel
    The railfreight operator Europorte Channel and the global logistics service provider Ewals Intermodal carried out tests for transporting mega trailers with a 4 m corner height thro...
  • Sea France ferries sold to Eurotunnel
    A commercial court in Paris has selected Eurotunnel's bid to acquire the three ferries (the "Berlioz, Rodin" and "Nord Pas de Calais") that were owned by SNCF's collapsed cross-Cha...
  • Bigger management team for cargo at Brussels airport
    The new and bigger management team at Brussels airport is getting established. After the promotion of Steven Polmans to head of cargo, three new positions have been filled at Bruca...
  • Markku Mylly appointed executive director of the EMSA
    On 8 June 2012, Markku Mylly, CEO of the Finnish port association and former director general of the Finnish maritime administration, was appointed the new executive director of th...
  • Hermes opens 500 parcel shops in Great Britain
    Hermes, a global CEP and logistics company headquartered in Germany, officially inaugurated 500 parcel shops in 25 large cities in Great Britain in mid June. According to statement...
  • Record sales for Hüttemann in 2011
    The Duisburg (Germany)-based transport and logistics group Huettemann ended the last financial year with a new record turnover. The service provider's consolidated sales totalled E...
  • BDP expands capabilities in UK with project logistics
    BDP International, a leading USA-based global logistics and transportation management firm, now offers customized logistics solutions that support construction, mining, power gener...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Huntington Ingalls names Peter Diakun VP of energy programs
  • UANI asks Germanischer Lloyd to stop classing Iranian ships
  • Voith Turbo gets new President and CEO
  • Panama Canal Authority orders GE Marine engines for 14 tug...
  • BAE San Diego Ship Repair gets $17.1 million mod to DDG 83...
  • Weeks Marine awarded $9.6 million USACE contract
  • STX OSV books order for advanced OSCV
  • Western Geco orders arctic-capable seismic ships at FSG

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • SASCO to begin operations from Port of Everett to Russia
  • BTS freight transport index increases .2 percent in April
  • Public invited to celebrate Leif Erikson statue anniversary
  • Oregon governor taps Carter as Portland Port Commission president
  • Port of Los Angeles reports cargo volume numbers for May

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • What the eurozone crisis means for bulk and tanker trades
    The Asian dawn is undermined by the onset of twilight in Europe
  • Opec pledges to keep oil output unchanged
    Cartel's decision not to cut back is a good result for tankers
  • Sun sets on Japan's LNG boom
    Willingness to pay a high price for energy security will not last forever
  • Counting the KG casualties
    Deutsche FondsResearch reveals the true cost of KG insolvencies
  • Britain used as dumping ground for LNG cargoes
    Problem highlights trade's inflexibility and why that must change
  • Evergreen's 13,800 teu charter deal in the balance
    South Korea buyer struggles to raise finance
  • Biting the bullet
    Scrap now for a faster recovery
  • Growing number of offshore projects keep FPSOs afloat
    Bright outlook for floating oil production vessels despite questions over oil demand
  • Don't write off the 'dead sea' just yet
    Tax breaks drive new exploration contracts
  • CMA CGM preferred bidder for French state military logistics contract
    Eventual deal could see order for five new ro-ros
  • Rates spike for Mediterranean aframax market
    Fixtures reported at W125 as daily earnings top $30,000
  • Naphtha market for long range two tankers hits eight-month high
    Long-haul chartering activity trims position lists to boost rates and earnings
  • Japan urges levy exemption for ships that beat green benchmark
    Tokyo revises submission to IMO debate on cutting emissions
  • King coal boosts its share of the energy market
    Last year's fastest-growing fossil fuel is keeping dry bulk carriers busy
  • FSG lands two-vessel offshore order
    Deal brings German shipbuilder into new niche
  • Courage Marine sells panamax bulker for scrap
    Hong Kong-based owner gets $4.3m for vintage vessel
  • Singapore box volume up 8.6% in May
    Southeast Asian giant posts stronger growth than Shanghai
  • STX OSV set for $235m offshore order
    Shipyard wins its biggest single order since listing in Singapore
  • CSAV secures $90m loan from DVB
    Finance will cover final payments for widebeam tonnage
  • InterBulk reports revenue dip
    Scotland-based intermodal firm expects strong dry bulk recovery
  • RMT threatens strike ballot at Northern Isles Ferries
    Union accuses Serco of detrimental changes to pension scheme
  • China State Shipbuilding announces bond sale
    State-owned shipbuilder will repay debts and replenish working capital
  • Make room for value
    China must tackle shipyard capacity as it pursues high-value orders
  • Dover Harbour Board floats 'enhanced' privatisation plan
    Move faces stiff opposition from local people and rival ferry operators
  • K Line and Noble form capesize pool
    Each company will contribute five to seven bulkers
  • Vree named APM Terminals' Europe boss
    Poulsen has moved on to head group safety interests

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Wind farm pioneer BARD faces break-up
    GERMAN offshore wind farm developer and shipowner BARD Engineering is expected to be broken up - and sold in bits and pieces by lenders
  • ICS to push green button at Rio summit
    SHIPPING'S green credentials are to be emphasised by the ICS at the UN 'Rio+20' summit on sustainable development
  • BIMCO: brace for bulker delivery surge
    BIMCO has lifted its 2012 delivery estimates for drybulk carriers to 101M dwt, from 90M dwt early this year
  • CMA CGM graded down
    STANDARD & Poor's today expressed concern about the ability of box liner CMA CGM to deal promptly with liquidity problems - and knocked down the group's credit rating
  • Suezmax tanker earnings double VLCC takings
    SUEZMAX earnings were double that of VLCC's in the first five months of 2012 because of a tonnage shortage in key places, according to BIMCO
  • Lanka approves Trincomalee port scheme
    A $4Bn PLAN to build a deepwater jetty at Trincomalee's port and set up heavy industries in three phases has been approved in Sri Lanka
  • Shanghai told: stop talking, start doing
    TOO MUCH R&D can be wasteful, the Asia Shipping Development Summit in Shanghai was warned today
  • Yangzijiang might sell FreeSeas ships
    YANGZIJIANG executive chairman Ren Yuanlin told Fairplay today that his yard might sell two 33,800dwt bulkers ordered in 2010 by FreeSeas, after it defaulted on instalments totaling almost $7.4M in February and April
  • Capesizes crash below Handysize equivalent
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers have extended their losing streak on higher-than =-anticipated deliveries of newbuildings, according to sector analysts
  • Courage shrinks fleet again
    SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine has shrunk its fleet further with the disposal of Panamax bulker Courage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • US Intermodal Volume Up 15.2 Percent From Prior Week
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 9 rose 3.8 percent year-over-year and jumped 15.2 percent...
  • Long Beach Container Volumes Down in May
    Container volumes at the Port of Long Beach declined 7.23 percent in May compared to May 2011, with imports dropping...
  • OOCL Shuffles Management Responsibilities
    OOCL announced three changes in its management team on Thursday. Michael Kwok is being promoted to chief operating officer,...
  • Container Volumes Rise at Port of Los Angeles
    Container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles inched up in May along seasonal trends. Imports increased 2.7 percent compared...
  • Arkansas Best Buys Panther Expedited for $180 Million
    Arkansas Best, parent of less-than-truckload operator ABF Freight System, is acquiring non-asset carrier Panther Expedited Services for $180 million. ...
  • Congress Wants DHS to Consider All-Cargo Air Carrier Screening
    The investigative arm of Congress wants the Department of Homeland of Security to determine the costs and benefits of requiring...
  • US Steel Exports Rose 13.6 Percent in April
    U.S. steel exports in April rose 13.6 percent year-over-year but posted their third consecutive month-to-month decline, government statistics show. ...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Sixth Week
    Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped slightly this week for the sixth week in a row, reflecting the...
  • Congress Running Out of Time to Pass Transport Bill (Video)
    With only several weeks left for Congress to hash out a surface transportation bill, Senate Democrats urged House Republicans to...
  • Idle Container Fleet Drops 47 Percent
    The idle container fleet has dropped by 47 percent in the last three months as freight rates continue to increase,...
  • Bulgaria Seeks Buyer for State Rail Freight Operator
    Bulgaria has issued a tender for the sale of the state-owned railway company BDZ's cargo operation. BDZ hopes to...
  • India's Trade Deficit Narrows
    India's trade deficit narrowed 12 percent in May, the second month of fiscal 2012-13, but both exports and imports fell...
  • S&P Downgrades CMA CGM Credit Ratings
    Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on CMA CGM's debt to "CCC plus"...
  • Kuehne+Nagel Launches Singapore Aerospace Logistics Hub
    Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new customized spare parts logistics hub "solution" for the aerospace industry in Singapore. The new...
  • APM Terminals Names New Europe Head
    APM Terminals has named Ben Vree executive chairman of its European operations, which account for 36 percent of the A.P....
  • Shippers Shift Modes Seeking Savings, Capacity
    Rising transportation costs and tight truckload capacity are creating more opportunities for intermodal rail in 2012, logistics executives said Wednesday....

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • PierPass fee forced up by labour cost rise
    The Pierpass Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) fee will increase by 2.5% from August in the ports of Long Beach (LB) and Los Angeles (LA) due to an increase in labour ...
  • Zim adds Duress to ADX service
    Zim Line has added the Albanian port of Duress to its weekly Adriatic Express Service (ADX) between Israel and the Adriatic. The service deploys two vessels averaging ...
  • Chinese exports up, but not to the EU
    China has been forced to find new markets for its exports in the light of the financial crisis blighting Europe - its biggest trading partner. Indeed, data released ...
  • Damco scoops double-gong
    Global third-party logistics provider, Damco, recently took home two awards from the UK, ASDA-owned fresh produce importer, International Produce Ltd [IPL]: Service ...
  • TOC: Marks and Spencer demands innovation
    Jason Keegan, head of logistics at UK-based general retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S), wants more from his shipping lines. Addressing the TOC Container Supply ...
  • Cargotec sets up SmartPort
    Cargotec, the manufacturer of cargo-handling equipment and provider of software solutions for operating container terminals, has teamed up with a number of leading ...
  • Tumbling US retail sales pose clear and present danger to rates
    Ocean carriers' Peak Season Surcharges [PSS] on the transpacific tradelane could come under pressure sooner rather than later as fresh data on US retail ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Hasbun in it to win it
    Expansion on the horizon for CSAV as fuel efficient containership fleet is the key to competing with rivals, CEO says.
  • TBS in Bogota brawl
    US bulker operator accuses Colombian counterparty of attempting to evade arbitration involving cargo claim.
  • IPO spin clock in the spotlight
    Industry split on whether Oslo investors will welcome Geden spinoff with open arms given turmoil in the tanker market.
  • STX OSV adds to tally
    Singapore-listed yard collects Troms PSV order with hope more are on the way.
  • Farstad targets two
    Norwegian offshore owner lines up PSV brace after landing long-term charters with Statoil.
  • Rieber becomes the target
    Arrow Seismic launches EUR 9m claim against rival owner over payment for Spanish survey vessel resale.
  • Arctech bags $100m loan
    Finnish shipyard now has funds in place to build paid of icebreakers for Russia's Sovcomflot.
  • Farstad sale half flops
    Oslo-listed owner sees deal to offload two ageing anchor handlers hit a snag with Lady Cynthia staying put.
  • Norwegian pair pens CSV
    Solstad and HitecVision join forces in $220m construction vessel order at Singapore-listed yard.
  • Ferry towed by sister
    Philippines passenger vessel needed help after breaking down off Cebu with 400 people on board.
  • Dal Bello behind Oslo IPO
    Connecticut financier and other local leaders emerge as architects of Geden tanker spinoff Universal Maritime.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Port of Oakland seeking to end impasse with employees
  • Maersk, Hamburg Sud boost Asia-WCSA connections
    Maersk, Hamburg Sud, and four other container lines to expand capacity on Asia-WCSA trade by adding vessels, rotating in larger ships, with the rotations of three different services affected by the moves
  • U.S. logistics costs grew 6.6 percent in 2011
  • Arkansas Best buying Panther Expedited for $180 million
    Parent of ABF Freight System purchases expedited logistics specialist Panther in a deal that's dubbed "an excellent strategic fit," with Panther to remain a wholly-owned subsidiary and sister company to ABF
  • Maersk slows FEW1, raises FEW3 capacity 24%
  • Vree to head Europe operations of APM Terminals
    APM Terminals drafts in the head of its key Rotterdam terminals to oversee European region, which accounts for 36 percent of the operator's global volume and 25 percent of its global revenue
  • CSAV signs loan for last of seven ships
  • Cathay volume down in May
  • OOCL promotes Kwok to COO
  • Liner reliability improves in May
    Figures from maritime analyst SeaIntel show liner reliability climbed from April to May, most likely due to a settling down of service adjustments and alliance reshuffling by lines on the three main east-west trades
  • Ryder elects Hilton to board of directors
  • Chubb, Freightwatch in anti-theft initiative
  • Rikvin promotes GTP status
  • U.S. shippers prepare for East Coast port closures
    Logistics officials say shippers are likely to increase inventory levels early to avert potential U.S. East Coast port disruptions in the event of a strike by ILA workers or a lockout by employers...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Salvage work on Rena ends
    Officials confirm that Rena is to be left on the reef over winter.
  • Port of Vancouver to make ECA-related changes
    Impact of Canadian ECA delay on Vancouver bunker market expected to be limited, broker tells Bunkerworld.
  • IFO prices soften in Fujairah
    No IFO in Suez.
  • Little price movement in European bunker markets
    Some product tightness in Piraeus.
  • South Korean refiner to start supplying low sulphur bunkers
    SK Energy ready to meet demand from vessels heading into North American ECA.
  • Canada to delay ECA enforcement
    Vessels will be encouraged to comply from August 1, but officials cannot take enforcement action until Canadian regulations are in place.
  • Russia's energy taxes under attack
    Prime Minister says tax regime is 'not what we would have liked.'
  • Fuel oil stocks little changed
    Arbitrage volumes set to fall in July.
  • Asian bunker markets see prices stabilise
    Supplies of bunker material fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Rotterdam launches first cold ironing facility for ocean-going vessel
    Facility will 'improve air quality considerably', says local port authority.
  • US Navy loads biofuel for fleet demonstration
    RIMPAC will be the first demonstration of the US Navy's Great Green Fleet.
  • Diesel-electric propulsion systems to power new offshore vessels
    Offshore shipping firm places order for eight platform supply vessels.
  • VLCC rates fall to 'new lows'
    Rates 'barely' covering operating costs even as bunker prices decline, says Fearnleys.
  • Bank of China sets up fuel oil trading desk in Singapore
    The team will start trading fuel oil in the paper market 'soon', says source.
  • Bunker tanker owner terminates newbuilding contract
    Arbitration proceeding to 'claim back' $6.7 million payment made for the vessel, says Yujin's chairman.

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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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