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January 17, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Italy accident could hit cruise industry
    The spectacular cruise liner accident off the coast of Italy is not just a disaster for the ship's owners, but could inflict wider damage on an industry already facing stiff headwinds.
  • Samsung wins 2.6t won LNG plant order
    Samsung Heavy Industries Co won a 2.6 trillion won (S$2.9 billion) order from Japan's Inpex Corp to construct the world's biggest liquefied natural gas processing facility, helping the shipbuilder boost offshore projects amid slowing demand for vessels.
  • China oil shipments on the rise
    China expanded its share of global crude oil shipments in 2011, with government-owned trader China International United Petroleum & Chemical Corp rivalling Royal Dutch Shell, currently the world's largest charterer.
  • Piracy forces ships to Mauritius for bunkering

Sched Netweb site
  • Somali pirates release Hong Kong's Anglo-Eastern ship held since August
  • Maersk slow steams, adding 7 days to China-Indian subcontinent loop
  • Zim's Gold Star and Maersk's MCC Transport join in intra-Asia service
  • Tianjin volume tops 11.5 million TEU in 2011, breaking all port records
  • As Hormuz Strait hots up, APL markets Oman box port beyond conflict zone
  • Horizon begins climb from abyss, completes debt-for-equity conversion
  • US boxed imports up 1pc in 2011 with China goods suffering 0.8 decline
  • Auckland transhipments 25pc of its total, Tauranga's transships 15pc
  • Russia's AirBridgeCargo launches scheduled cargo flights to Chengdu
  • Night flight ban bites as Frankfurt air cargo falls 6.5pc in December
  • Air France-KLM, downsizes, freezes hiring, pay to cut US$2.5 billion debt

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Agreement inked to form Nova Tankers VLCC pool; to be operational in early February
  • Cargotec & Maersk develop automatic box twistlock; to be installed large-scale on line vessels
  • CAYTRANS BBC expands service
  • Freight rate surge temporary unless surplus capacity taken out: Drewry
  • Med ports to gain if cargo shifts south
  • NOL's new CEO to head WSC
  • NYK Group companies sign Maritime Singapore Green Pledge
  • Shipping faces serious challenges as it takes the long-term view: Moore Stephens
  • Delhi High Court refuses to maintain status quo on tariff under TAMP's 2005 guidelines
  • Govt to create 3,200 mt of port capacity by 2020: Vasan
  • New independent regulator for road sector proposed
  • Govt considering white paper on export goof-up
  • No change in Pak biz show plan: Commerce Ministry
  • CIIs second FTA stakeholder meet today

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • Goodman: new logistics centre for VW commercial vehicles
    The property developer Goodman has handed over the first hall section at a new logistics centre in Hanover (Germany) to Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge. The facility will be used for the ...
  • USD 186 million to expand high-speed railway in the US Midwest
    US transportation secretary Ray LaHood awarded more than USD 186 million to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a high-speed rail project. The project will extend ...
  • Freightliner launches new improved biomass wagon
    The UK-based bulk rail freight company Freightliner Heavy Haul has unveiled its new prototype covered hopper wagon that has been developed for the biomass market. The wagon is a mo...
  • Teleroute survey: forwarders expects secure electronic handling
    A survey carried out by Teleroute, a leading pan-European online freight and vehicle exchange, revealed that the majority of forwarders are interested in simpler and yet secure met...
  • EU motorways of the seas project progressing to final stage
    The prototypes of the EU's monitoring and operation services for motorways of the seas are reaching the final stage, as the project prepares for its so-called prototyping informati...
  • Hong Kong Airlines suspends Moscow service
    As per today (16 January), Hong Kong Airlines is suspending its thrice-weekly service between its home base and Moscow Sheremetyevo airport (Russia). The link was operated by Airbu...
  • Gruchow joins BVL advisory committee
    Dr Andreas Gruchow, board member of Deutschen Messe AG, has been appointed to the advisory committee of the German logistics association BVL (Bundesvereinigung Logistik e.V.). The ...
  • Horizon Lines completes mandatory debt conversion
    The US- bases shipping company Horizon Lines Inc has completed the mandatory debt-to-equity conversion of approximately USD 49.7 million of the company's 6% series B mandatorily co...
  • Lufthansa Cargo posts record tonnage in 2011
    Lufthansa Cargo boosted tonnage to an all-time high last year. Germany's biggest cargo airline carried around 1.9 million t of freight and mail in 2011, an increase of 5% o...
  • Carrier Transicold wants its electricity from renewable sources only
    The headquarters of Carrier Transicold's European corporation in Rueill near Paris (France) wants to reduce the carbon footprint of its production of truck and trailer refrigeratio...
  • Senegal Airlines awards global GSSA contract to ECS Group
    Senegal Airlines has appointed ECS Group as its worldwide air cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA). The agreement sees ECS responsible for marketing the cargo capacity of...
  • Jonen Freight turning into Dachser
    The South African logistics firm Jonen Freight is to start trading under the name Dachser South Africa (Pty) Ltd with immediate effect. The move comes only one year after the Germa...
  • DB Schenker Logistics takes over Suomen Kiitoautot Oy (Finland)
    Oy Schenker East A, DB Schenker's national subsidiary in Finland, agreed to purchase the entire share capital of the Finnish transport firm Suomen Kiitoautot Oy on 12 January. Up u...
  • CEO Cees van Gent leaving Lehnkering
    In the wake of the takeover of Lehnkering by Imperial Logistics International on 2 January 2012, Lehnkering's CEO Cees van Gent decided to resign and take up another challenge. Ger...
  • Léon Meier, founder of Airnautic, died on 8 January
    Léon Meier, founder and president of Basel (Switzerland)l-based Airnautic Ltd, died after a brief illness on 8 January 2012. He was 89. His colleagues and business partners will mi...
  • Gebrüder Weiss reshuffles air and sea management
    The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has implemented some internal changes in the top management of its air and sea operations. The former air and ...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • Carnival could face millions in punitive damages claims following Concordia grounding
  • Carnival comments on financial impact of Costa Concordia grounding
  • Eitzen Chemical evaluates its options
  • OSHA cites Michigan shipyard for 32 safety and health violations
  • Great Lakes Shipyard delivers work boat to Port of Milwaukee
  • Shipbuilding adds another tug to order book
  • Balpure BWT chosen for oceangoing offshore barges

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • Lou Johnson sworn in as Longview Port Commissioner
  • Associated Global Systems promotes Jared Lehnick
  • Boeing employees support California nonprofit groups
  • Port of Everett taps Madura as new director of Security
  • ATA responds to death of past president, Donald Schneider

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • Greece 'loses billions' from lost maritime opportunities, says Hellenic Chamber
    In new year appeal, president George Gratsos says there are 'two Greek shippings'
  • Costa Concordia will be scrapped, predict experts
    Ever bigger ships make salvage more difficult
  • Investors in insolvent Dr Peters fund set to buy back auctioned tankers
    Move to acquire aframaxes DS Performer and DS Power would set a precedent for the KG industry
  • More than 15 ships reported detained in Mumbai
    Dispute over payment of export duties blamed
  • Oil demand to grow by 1m barrels per day in 2012, says Opec
    Developing countries drive growth as demand falls in US and Europe
  • The human factor
    No matter how well the cruiseship safety regulations are framed, you cannot legislate for people's behaviour at a time of crisis - including panic
  • A timely warning
    Costa Concordia grounding highlights salvors' shortcomings
  • Boss blames 'showboating' master for grounding of Costa Concordia
    Operator says it did not authorise cruiseship's change of course
  • 15-year-old panamax bulkers lose a fifth of their value in a month
    Dry-bulk rates sees secondhand prices plummet
  • Middle East-Asia VLGC charter rates hit eleven-month low
    But ships carrying cargoes to the Atlantic command $5,000 premium
  • Chittagong breakers appeal against 5% scrap ship import tax
    Bangladesh prices could fall by $25 per ldt, which along with reduced access to finance has caused hesitation in local markets
  • Industry fears Costa Concordia insurance loss of $600m-$800m
    Record loss will see marine market harden
  • A ship is its 'own best lifeboat'
    Amended safety regulations targeted cruiseship passenger safety
  • European box imports fall 6% in November
    Lowest volume since February 2011
  • 'Uncharted rock' theory one line of investigation
    But operator Costa blames human error instead
  • Three modern VLCCs for sale
    Prices paid anticipated to be notably below last done levels
  • Costa Concordia insured under global programme
    Insurers include Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Axa, Generali, Chartis, XL Insurance and Royal Sun Alliance
  • Teekay Offshore returns to Norwegian bond market
    Contemplated issue of five-year bonds aims to raise $82m-$115m
  • IMO urges rapid investigation of Costa Concordia casualty
    Passengership safety regulations could be amended
  • Box carriers' reliability slides again
    Arrival on the day expected or the day before falls for third month in a row, says SeaIntel Maritime
  • Torm seeks new debt deferral
    Industry sources say sale or split is possible as company braces itself for 2011 losses
  • DNV defends Vale Beijing design
    Ship was loading according to approved procedures, says class society
  • Italian law will force owners to remove Costa Concordia
    If declared a wreck, the stricken cruiseship will be dismantled at a Mediterranean yard
  • Costa Concordia: we need facts, not speculation
    The competent authorities must act expeditiously to examine precisely what went wrong in the Costa Concordia casualty
  • Long Beach box volumes slip after loss of major customer
    California United Terminals' defection to rival port Los Angeles sparks 3.2% fall
  • London market to shoulder cost of Costa Concordia casualty
    Damage likely to top $150m
  • Capital Product seals added periods with BP for two tankers
    New deals are 'a modest positive' despite lower rates, says analyst
  • PSA reports 29.4m teu record for Singapore
    Ports group says 2012 brings uncertainty
  • Three missing after collision in Qiongzhou Strait
    Chinese general cargoship sinks fishing boat
  • Five dead, six missing after South Korean tanker explodes near Incheon
    Doola No 3 unloaded gasoline before the blast

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • Cruise shares lose heavily
    SHARES in Carnival Corp & PLC and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd lost heavily today in reaction to the Costa Concordia disaster
  • Foschi adds disaster details
    COSTA Crociere's CEO Pier Luigi Foschi today revealed why Costa Concordia's captain strayed from the standard course and addressed questions on its evacuation
  • DNV rules out wide deficiencies for VLOCs
    DNV SAID today its tests have shown that VLOC structural problems were probably caused by insufficient "local buckling strength", rather than wider deficiencies
  • Another VLCC for Sinokor?
    SOUTH Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine might pick up another bargain VLCC if talks with Gulf Marine Management succeed, brokers said today
  • Buss beats KG trend
    HAMBURG KG house Buss Capital said today it increased its equity placing volume last year against the odds by 55%, to €155M ($196
  • Bulker S&P holds steady
    PRICES for secondhand bulkers are softening, but sales remain steady, brokers said today.432334.timg
  • TORM expects more time
    TORM SAID today it is in talks with its lenders to extend temporary deferral of installments and a covenant standstill
  • Recorder holds key to disaster
    SEARCH operations are continuing today in Italy as rescuers try to find up to a dozen survivors missing since the weekend cruise ship disaster
  • Box rate climb viewed as short lived
    NEW YEAR rate recovery is likely to halt for the box sector after the Lunar New Year holidays next week, analysts warned today
  • Bankruptcy steps ordered at Russian yard
    A RUSSIAN court has ordered bankruptcy procedures to begin against Baltic Shipyard in St Petersburg
  • Teekay Offshore Partners plans $117M bond issue
    TEEKAY Offshore Partners said today it intends to issue 500-700M kroner ($82.4-115.3M) of new senior unsecured five-year bonds in the Norwegian bond market
  • Three sought after blast
    A CAPTAIN and two seafarers are missing today after an explosion sunk a Turkish tanker in the Adriatic Sea
  • Box ship sinks off Malta
    A BOX SHIP sank on Friday the 13th off Malta while under tow
  • Samsung signs INPEX deal
    SOUTH Korea's second-largest shipbuilder Samsung HI said today it will build an offshore gas processing facility for oil and gas company INPEX
  • Bullish MR sales continue
    TWO MR tankers have reportedly been acquired by a US investment fund

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • FDA Clears First Orange Juice Shipments
    The Food and Drug Administration cleared the first three shipments of imported orange juice tested for an illegal fungicide, but...
  • Etihad Crystal Cargo Boosts Traffic 18 Percent
    Etihad Crystal Cargo's freight traffic soared 18 percent in 2011 from a year ago as the fast-growing Abu Dhabi-based carrier...
  • Amsterdam Total Volume Grows, Container Traffic Drops
    The port of Amsterdam boosted total cargo traffic by 3 percent in 2011 from a year ago but container volume...
  • ANA Cargo Traffic Slides, JAL Tonnage Jumps
    Japan's All Nippon Airways in November saw international cargo traffic slip 0.3 percent year-over-year, while rival Japan Airlines in the...
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo Traffic Plunges 11.9 Percent
    Cargo transported by Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Dragonair in December plunged 11.9 percent year-over-year but grew 7.3 percent from...
  • Analyst Expects Ocean Rates to Fall After Chinese New Year
    Container lines will struggle to maintain recent freight rates gains after the Chinese Lunar New Year because the industry hasn't...
  • Indian Exports Jumped 6.7 Percent in December
    India's exports in December increased 6.7 percent to $25 billion year-over-year, putting the country on track to grow exports in...
  • PSA Traffic Rose 5.6 Percent in 2011
    Container throughput at the PSA International in 2011 grew 5.6 percent year-over-year, as the port terminal operator saw traffic expand...
  • Retail Group Forecasts 3.4 Percent Sales Growth
    Retail sales will slow to 3.4 percent this year but will outpace consensus expectations for overall economic growth, according to...
  • Closer Near-Sourcing
    When Polaris Industries sought to expand production of its all-terrain vehicles while lowering costs, the Minnesota-based company followed long-established trends...
  • A Meat Bull Market
    U.S. beef and pork producers had a banner year in 2011, setting annual sales value records for both commodities through...
  • Gen, set, match
    When Maersk Line decided to end the practice of providing free chassis to its container customers, other carriers were expected...
  • Reefer Cargo Shippers Warm Up To Rails
    Several decades ago, U.S. railroads decided refrigerated cargo was more trouble than it was worth; investment in new reefer boxcars...
  • When Pigs Fly
    Only a small percentage of the world's refrigerated shipments are put on airplanes, but just as in other modes, air...
  • Calculating Efficiency
    The relative stability of the refrigerated transportation market has brought more participants into the sector, bringing not only competition on...
  • Bad Dreams
    Spring training is tantalizingly close, a good thing for baseball fans. To get ready for the big day, I like...
  • NVO's Word Is Not Its Bond
    Q: We, as a motor carrier, handled a load of imported goods from a port to the final destination in...
  • Redesign for YRC
    YRC is going back to the Teamsters as the trucking company tries to match a financial restructuring with an overhaul...
  • Turnaround in Turn Time
    After complaining about lengthy turn times at marine terminals for more than two years, motor carriers in Los Angeles-Long Beach...
  • The Case for a Better Year
    We will all look back at 2011 as the most tepid rebound from a recession this country has ever experienced....
  • 'Open Pools' for Chassis
    The Federal Maritime Commission has cautiously cleared the way for truckers, shippers and others to participate in co-op equipment pools...
  • Oakland Fights disruptive Forces
    With the politically liberal communities of San Francisco to the west and Berkeley to the east, Oakland has a reputation...
  • Walking the P3 Walk
    Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood frequently voices the Obama administration's opposition to raising fuel taxes, and instead indicates a preference...
  • Customs' New Top Cop
    Anyone who thinks David V. Aguilar will be a mere caretaker at Customs and Border Protection should think again. Granted,...
  • Final Hours Rule for Truckers
    Starting Feb. 27, 2012: On-duty time will not include time resting in a parked commercial motor...
  • Punching the Clock
    Many factors may push truck pricing higher this year, but new restrictions on truck driver work hours won't be among...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • HPH ups the ante on security
    Hong Kong-headquartered Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) has upped its cargo security with the new deployment of an enhanced web-based service called StellarTrak. ...
  • Nigerian 'fuel oil-fed' dispute suspended
    The national strike called by the Nigeria Labout Congress and the Trade Union Congress has apparently been suspended. While state president Goodluck Jonathan had ...
  • Carriers pull back on freight rate increases
    The sharp surge in freight rate levels from Asia to Europe and the US since Christmas already appears to be running out of steam. According to the Shanghai Shipping ...
  • Imperial strengthens its African network
    Germiston (South Africa)-based Imperial Logistics is expanding its pan-African transport and supply chain management activities by taking over Namibia-based IJ ...
  • Transpac rates could 'fall off a cliff' post CNY
    The recent climb in transpacific rates looks like it will be short-lived and only down to the seasonal rush to move cargo before the Chinese New Year (CNY) - with ...
  • PSA posts growth in 'challenging' year
    Newly-ensconced PSA International group ceo, Tan Chong Meng, has spoken of the 'challenges' it faced in 2011 and the 'uncertain' outlook for this year as the Singapore-headquartered ...
  • Black Friday for eurozone
    Friday, 13th proved to be unlucky for the eurozone with 9 members of the 17-state single currency unit having their credit status downgraded by confidence nemesis, ...
  • Carriers schedule reliability slips again
    Average reliability of global ocean carriers' direct schedules slipped for the third month running in December, according to SeaIntel. Only 59% of all vessels monitored ...
  • Iran issues warning to OPEC's Gulf members
    The Iran Government has raised the temperature further in its dispute with western regimes that threaten to impose sanction on its oil exports. Having threatened ...
  • Nautilus warns on 'mega-ship' safety issues

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • Eitzen Chemical seeks advice
    ABG Sundial Collier to help troubled owner consider options following heavy losses.
  • Pirates miss out again
    Montanari aframax saved by armed guards following Indian Ocean attack.
  • Costa stands by its man
    Owner offers to help Costa Concordia captain in legal fight despite accusations of "significant human error".
  • Nimasa fights detention ruling
    Nigerian maritime agency sets out case for holding tanker in 2006 following $39m award against it.
  • Shin Yang buys another
    Kuala Lumpur-listed owner consolidates domestic presence with purchase of a second Borneo-based company.
  • VL prices face hammering
    Tanker values tipped to take another beating when a once-pirated VLCC is auctioned this week, Clarksons says.
  • Bumi seals Brazil bonanza
    Hassan Basma-led shipowner confirms $50m AHTS charter with Petrobras.
  • CSDC orders aframax
    Hong Kong-listed owner heads to sister yard for $53m tanker due next year.
  • Samsung fills vessel gap
    Korean yard group to build LNG processing plant for Australia as ship deals prove scarce.
  • DNV clears VLOC safety cloud
    Damage to Vale Beijing did not stem from a problem running through Vale's giant bulker series, class society says.
  • Mermaid appoints new head
    Thoresen Thai-backed offshore owner names Bruce Gemmell as new chief executive.
  • Tanker runs out of gas
    Ukrainian ship en route to breakers crawled into UK port after fuel tanks ran dry.
  • Odfjell continues clearout
    Oslo-listed owner said to have cashed in another 1980s built tanker in $6m disposal.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2012
  • Fuel oil export tax to fall
    Russia to cut export duty by 1% in February.
  • Price falling across Europe
    Average bunker demand in Gibraltar.
  • Prices largely stable in Fujairah
    Some suppliers in Suez have no IFO.
  • Supplier expands operations
    Maxcom Bunker now able to deliver in the Italian port of Civitavecchia.
  • TWI pegs differences in bunker values close to $240
    Latest calculation from Viswa Lab says the 'best' quality fuels should sell for 35.5% more than the 'worst' quality fuels.
  • Rotterdam bunker sales up for the first time in five years
    Container ships taking bigger stems, says Port Authority.
  • Wrecked cruise ship carrying 2,500 mt of bunker product
    Salvage specialists Smit expected to drill into the ship's side to extract the fuel.
  • Prices mostly falling in Asian ports
    Supplies still tight in Singapore and Hong Kong on Monday.
  • IFO supplies remain tight in Hong Kong
    Due to further delays in cargo replenishments.
  • Bunker player resumes supplies at Libyan ports
    Supplies MGO and 120 cSt grade across Libyan ports.
  • Marine fuel efficiency simulator made available
    Fuel savings based on full-scale trials of 100-metre UK hopper dredger, says Marin.
  • Asian bunker offices to close for Chinese New Year
    Offices in Singapore will be closed on January 23 and 24.
  • Bunkers recovered after tanker explosion
    Oil boom has been installed around the stricken ship.

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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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