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February 17, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker fleet set to grow 6%, rates seen staying low
    The supply of crude oil tankers is expected to grow by 6 per cent this year and daily rates are seen staying low due to oversupply and slack demand, shipping industry association Bimco said on Wednesday.
  • 25-year-low charter rates put squeeze on ship owners
    Companies hiring ships to haul coal and other raw materials are adding to financial pressure on vessel owners by taking advantage of the lowest charter costs in a quarter of a century, according to Precious Shipping pcl.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK down 6pc in January to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.2pc
  • CSAV suffers loss of US$1.24 billion in 2011, $380 million in last quarter
  • US import cargo volume to fall 6.8pc in February, but upturn signalled
  • Ron Widdows to become new CEO of Hamburg's Rickmers Group from April
  • Chongqing container volume increases 7.6pc in January to 60,400 TEU
  • Eastbound transpacific container capacity continue to hold steady
  • EU bans business with Tidewater, Iran's big container terminal operator
  • IMB: Steer clear of Nigerian coast, 2 shot dead trying to reach citadel
  • Box ship captain, two crewmen charged with illegal weapons in Mombasa
  • Parent company, major shareholders find Zim US$100 million bailout
  • Port of Hamburg container volume up 14.2pc to 9 million TEU in 2011
  • Asian shippers voice 'deep dissatisfaction' over claims processing: poll
  • CEVA expands LCL service lanes from Houston to Singapore
  • EU carbon tax foes to meet in Moscow to fight emissions trading scheme
  • FAA to formulate regulations governing use of drones in US airspace
  • US Government Accountability chief doubts 100pc box screening possible

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Delta Conship honoured for service excellence
  • APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer sees opportunity in India
  • APSEZ awarded KPT's Tekra-Tuna dry bulk terminal
  • Regulations in PPP important, JNP Dy Chairman tells conference
  • SC quashes KoPT notification on Port limit extension
  • Indian air cargo market set to soar in coming years
  • DoS issues orders for 9.15 lakh t sugar exports
  • Did sliding steer export growth?

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Ansaldo STS awarded contract in UAE
    Spain-based Ansaldo STS has been awarded a contract by the Italo-Indian joint venture created by Saipem-Tecnimont-Dodsal for the system integration of the newly constructed Shah-Ha...
  • Russian Railways' network moves 1.2 billion t
    Russian Railways reported that 105.5 million tons of freight was hauled in its network in December 2011, an increase of 5.2% compared to the same month in 2010. Freight turnover in...
  • Cargoline defying hackers
    Cargoline has become the first general cargo alliance to implements the ISO/IEC 27001 information security system. The programme is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and should provide perma...
  • Kögel expands service network in Denmark
    Kögel, one of the leading trailer manufacturers in Europe, has comprehensively expanded its service network in Denmark. Three additional service partners, namely KLC, Jysk Lastvog...
  • Lan Cargo: promising start to 2012
    Lan Airlines and its subsidiaries, one of the leading air carriers in Latin America, reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for January 2012 compared to January 2011. ...
  • NIIT Technologies implements cargo management system at Vietnam's largest airport
    NIIT Technologies Ltd, a global IT solutions provider based in New Delhi, has successfully implemented its Cargo Operations Intelligent System2 (COSYS), a complete cargo management...
  • duisport set new container handling record in 2011
    Duisburg's Rhine ports noted a 10% increase in throughput to 125.6 million t in 2011 (2010: 114 million t). The German service provider duisport set a new record by lifting 64 mill...
  • New vessel for Transbox/Rhinecontainer
    Transbox, a subsidiary of the Dutch shipping service provider Rhinecontainer BV, began to deploy the new 268 teu ship "FSaron" (135 m x 11.45 m) on the Rotterdam-Antwerp-...
  • K Line - change of executive officers
    The Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) decided to change some of its executive officers at a recent board meeting. With effect from 1 July, the current ma...
  • Severe cargo shrinkage at Hong Kong's AAT
    Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) reported that its January 2012 tonnage throughput amounted to 50,781 t, a drop of 16% compared with the same period last year. Exp...
  • Logwin operating new spare parts warehouse for German car maker
    Logwin, an international logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), started operations at a new spare parts warehouse for the German car manufacturer BMW in aut...
  • Gebrüder Weiss ventures into Georgian market
    The Austrian logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has opened for business in Tiflis (Georgia), with immediate effect. The global transport and logistics company has founded a ...
  • Broekman Group develops steel solution for maritime transport users
    The Broekman Group has initiated a new business entity for the maritime industry and transport users in the steel and dry cargo sector. Broekman Chartering & Brokering now arra...
  • New CEO of Rickmers Holding and Rickmers-Linie
    Jan B Steffens is set to step down from the positions of CEO of Rickmers Holding and CEO of Rickmers-Linie by 31 March 2012. He will continue to serve on the Rickmers Group advisor...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Hornbeck Offshore reports strong fourth quarter

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Port Tracker report predicts box moves will drop this month
  • Titan nets Navy contract for salvage/engineering support
  • Coast Guard marks opening of new North Bend, Or. facility
  • Federal Maritime Commission releases EU exemption study
  • TOP Ships trimming board to reduce company's expenses

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Loss of Qatar's LNG would have world-wide effects
    Countries importing liquefied natural gas are critically dependent on the stability of all exports, not just those that use the Strait of Hormuz
  • Is STX OSV ripe for the picking?
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder could be a juicy acquisition, but who will pluck it?
  • IHC Merwede eyes Jaya Holdings' shipyards
    Improving stock prices make it more likely that a Jaya stake will be sold
  • The Baltic Dry what?
    Righting the shipping industry's Wikipedia wrongs
  • Results are a mess of our own making
    Shipping can rise from the doldrums only if it learns from past mistakes
  • Goldenport takes control of German feeder vessel
    Latest acquisition is well-priced, says Greek owner
  • Jack-up drills test near-term highs
    Seadrill lands a clutch of fixtures at improved rates
  • The strength of Hercules
    Offshore player concentrates on shallow-water drilling units
  • Noble weighs spinning off jack-up rigs
    A spin-off, or another form of asset disposition, if timed right, would have the potential to bring in outsized amounts of cash
  • Dry bulk owners should hold off ordering even if yards drop prices
    Safe Bulkers chief says newbuilding values will stay low for some time, so companies should order later in the downturn
  • Congressional antitrust hearings could begin next month
    No plans in Europe to turn back the clock
  • FMC study set to reignite box line antitrust debate
    Research shows US trades not disadvantaged by European Union regulatory reform
  • Sitting on the fence
    FMC study offers ammunition to reformers and to their opponents
  • Credit Suisse upgrades DP World from neutral to outperform
    Global port group's target share price raised by 18% to $14.7o
  • Supramax owners hope for March market rebound
    Atlantic decline halts as Pacific rates grow on fewer ships
  • Indian fishermen shot dead by Italian anti-piracy team
    Conflicting reports after tanker incident off Kerala
  • Hajioannou says Vale transhipment hub does not make financial sense
    Safe Bulkers chief tells analysts that such a move would be positive for the capesize market
  • Enrica Lexie guards and officers not immune from criminal or civil law
    Murder charges are possible, say legal sources
  • LPG seaborne trade to top 100m tonnes in 2013
    Butane and propane to lead growth, with VLGCs forecast to earn $1m a month in two years' time
  • Product tankers drive Navios growth strategy
    Company pays dividend on profitable quarter but puts growth first
  • Los Angeles posts record January volumes as Long Beach slips
    Chinese new year helps LA to notch up 5.8% rise to just under 699,000 teu, but hinders its neighbour
  • Vale iron ore sales to Asia boost dry bulk tonne-mile demand
    China, Japan and South Korea account for 60% of Brazilian miner's ferrous sales in 2011
  • HMM sues Grand China over charter hire arrears in new US suit
    Box company targets parent company HNA in $19.7m claim
  • SkySails sacks half its staff as wind propulsion fails to fly
    Hamburg firm has sold barely 10 kites
  • Antwerp and Rotterdam beset by strikes
    Mega-hubs face disruption as pilots and dock workers attack Belgian and Dutch changes in national pension rules
  • CSA unyielding in Vale ban
    Industry group to monitor movements of valemaxes and talk to Chinese ports and steel mills
  • Marsh joins forces with Sami to release PMSC package
    Broker is first of four to receive private maritime security industry endorsement
  • Robbery incidents up in Southeast and South Asia in January
    ReCAAP reports one attempted pirate attack
  • Torm passes deadline on debt talks
    Ailing tanker company is looking for another extension on suspension of debt payments
  • US box imports forecast to rise in first half of 2012
    Industry estimates bullish on improved economic outlook

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Liner probe detects little harm
    REPEAL of the EU liner conference block exemption has had little if any impact on US box rates, concludes an FMC report released today
  • CSAV attains capital goal
    CHILEAN liner CSAV today confirmed that it has completed its capital-raising programme and successfully hit its target of $1.2Bn
  • Frangou keeps buying
    NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today announced quarterly profits and the acquisition of three more MR2 product tanker newbuildings
  • BIMCO: despite caution, ship lending increased
    LENDERS have become more cautious on shipping finance, yet their top 20 actually increased such financing last year, BIMCO said today
  • Algoma smiles times four
    ALGOMA Central's takeover last year of ships from long-time business partner Upper Lakes today sweetened Algoma's bottom line
  • SCI net falls 40%
    HIGH SPENDING on operations and a drop in freight rates led to Shipping Corp of India today to post a 40% drop in net profits year on year
  • AP's profits plummet
    CROATIA'S Atlantska Plovidba said today its net profits dropped 63% last year from 2010 results
  • TORM predicts another renewal from banks
    TORM, the Danish product tanker and drybulk carrier operator, said today it expects another extension of a temporary agreement with its banks
  • Vale shifts to transhipment
    BRAZILIAN iron-ore giant Vale has reported lower profits than expected and emphasised transhipment strategies for China deliveries
  • US box imports seen growing, but slowly
    US BOX imports are expected to fall 6.8% in February, as forecasters continue to take a guarded outlook on 2012 growth
  • Capesizes face slow recovery
    CAPESIZES in the Pacific began the week well, with Australian miners taking bulkers again, but brokers told Fairplay today owners playing catch-up are holding up recovery
  • Pools prop up VLCCs
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that pooled VLCCs are helping to push freight rates up
  • Europe presses for stricter ship fuel limits
    EUROPEAN Parliament members today pressed for even stricter limits on sulphur content in maritime fuel than mandated by the IMO
  • Olympic labours to fix UK ferry berth crack
    URGENT repairs are being carried out on a ferry berth wall at Weymouth Harbour, a 2012 Olympic site, the English port told Fairplay today
  • Adaro raises coal output
    MALAYSIAN bank CIMB expects Indonesia's second-biggest thermal coal producer Adaro Energy to increase output this year after it delivered a better year-on-year performance than expected for 2011

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • FDA Blocks More Orange Juice Imports
    Federal regulators are still squeezing orange juice imports, stopping shipments at the U.S. border or ports and testing samples for...
  • Moody's Raises Swift Transportation Rating
    Moody's Investors Service boosted its outlook for Swift Transportation to positive from stable as the nation's largest truckload carrier rebuilds...
  • Rhode Island Study Urges Maritime, Breakbulk Development
    A study by a Rhode Island legislative commission said development of auto import-export cargo, offshore wind farms, container feeder services...
  • California 3PL Opens Charleston Transload Center
    Logistics provider Performance Team is opening a container transloading facility at the Port of Charleston to transload cargo from ocean...
  • Central Freight Lines to Test Natural Gas Trucks
    Southwestern less-than-truckload carrier Central Freight Lines will test 15 natural gas-powered Class 8 Peterbilt tractors in Houston and Galveston, Texas....
  • EU Liner Conference Ban Didn't Hurt US Shippers, Study Says
    U.S. shippers have been relatively unaffected by the European Union's 2008 decision to outlaw liner conferences, according to a two-year...
  • Transport Industry Fights N.J. Employee-Driver Bills
    Industry groups including shippers and trucking companies are urging New Jersey legislators to reject union-backed bills that would require owner-operators...
  • CSAV Completes $1.2 Billion Capital Increase
    Chilean carrier CSAV has issued $412 million in new stock to complete a $1.2 million capital increase that is a...
  • St. Lawrence Seaway Expects Strong 2012 Traffic
    St. Lawrence Seaway officials expect strong traffic in the 2012 navigation season, starting March 22, as foreign demand for North...
  • Port of Long Beach Container Trade Falls 3.9 Percent
    The Port of Long Beach began 2012 on a down note, with containerized imports in January declining 5.5 percent and...
  • Hamburg Port Boosts Container Traffic 14.2 Percent
    The port of Hamburg boosted container traffic 14.2 percent in 2011 from a year ago, consolidating the port's position as...
  • VPA, MSC Offer Through Service to Richmond
    Mediterranean Shipping began offering a bill of lading for both imports and exports to and from the Port of Richmond,...
  • MSC Rethinks Antwerp Port Presence as Strike Continues
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it is reconsidering its operations at the Port of Antwerp as a pilot strike paralyzes shipping...
  • Global Economy on the Mend, Says Survey
    A quarterly global survey says the world's economic climate has begun to improve after two quarters of decline but remains...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Resume Their Fall
    Spot freight rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade dropped by 3.2 percent this week from the week before as the...
  • Shipping Corporation of India Profit Down 40 Percent
    Shipping Corporation of India's third quarter net profit fell 40 percent from a year ago to $15.12 million, as the...
  • Star Reefers Swings to $124 Million Loss in 2011
    Star Reefers swung to a $124 million net loss in 2011 from an $89,000 profit a year ago, as the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Transnet responds to South Africa regulators' tariff cut
    Transnet, which controls Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), has responded in a positive and collaborative manner to the regulator's decision to suspend its ...
  • BIMCO believes container shipping will remain pressurised
    In its latest report on the container shipping market, BIMCO has suggested that weak demand, compounded by continuing levels of overcapacity will continue to pressurise ...
  • NPA to use NIM for training staff
    The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is to use the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) to help train its staff. The move reflects the authority's desire to have ...
  • Italy and the Netherlands slide into recession
    With the debt crisis in Europe threatening a contagion impact on weak southern eurozone states should a bail-out deal for beleaguered Greece not be forthcoming ...
  • Stronger transpac volumes forecast by Port Tracker
    Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to be down 6.8% in February from the same month a year ago - but should show year-over-year ...
  • Renault opens new assembly plant in Tanger Med
    Renault has just opened a car assembly plant in Tanger Med that promises to inject new life into the Moroccan gateway. It has an initial annual capacity of 170,000 ...
  • Dublin exports up, but boxes down
    Exports through Ireland's state-owned Dublin Port Company [DPC] increased by 2.8% in 2011, versus the previous year, to 11.5 million tonnes, as imports declined ...
  • Matson's 2011 profit hit by 'difficult' transpac
    US Jones Act carrier Matson has seen its operating profit slump for 2011 - with a major factor being 'competitive pricing pressure' in the transpacific trade.Its ...
  • Indian ports struggle to match nation's growth
    Indian exports rose 10.1% year-on-year in January to USD25.4 billion, with imports to the 1.2 billion populated country soaring by 20.3% to USD40.1 billion, reflecting ...
  • CSAV reduces losses
    CSAV continued to haemorrhage money in Q4 11, but at a much slower pace than in the previous three quarters. The carrier's revenue fell by 42.8% compared to Q3 ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • Pdvsa sails to Syria
    Venezuelan oil giant risks political backlash as product carrier nears shores of war-torn Syria.
  • Cruise safety in IMO sights
    Koji Sekimizu plans new international initiative after Costa Concordia tragedy.
  • Top shipping news on an app
    Keep up with the latest shipping industry news with TradeWinds' new Apple and Android apps.
  • Scorpio eyes replacements
    US-quoted owner lining up order and chartered-in tonnage as it prepares to part ways with products carriers, sources say.
  • Wells lifts TNK to 'outperform'
    Analyst urges clients to snap up shares of Teekay Tankers in anticipation of 'transformative' acquisition transaction.
  • Pre-crash rates in sight
    DVB predicts earnings of $1m per month could be touched in 2013 as VLGCs lead LPG recovery.
  • Farstad triples earnings
    Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore owner sees big upswing in fourth quarter earnings and eyes improved rates in 2012.
  • HMM joins Grand China bout
    Hyundai Merchant asks US judge to freeze embattled Asian bulker operator's Alabama assets as it chases $20m claim.
  • Lemos stalwart Lyristis dies
    Sixty-year veteran of London-Greek owner died last night, the company says.
  • Frangou adds MR2 trio
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Acquisition chalks up three products tanker newbuildings in South Korea.
  • Oceanteam weaker in Q4
    Norwegian offshore construction outfit's net profit dips in the final quarter because of tax man.
  • Get serious on scrap front
    Tanker market malaise requires owners to follow the Japanese example, Arctic says.
  • Strong finish from Hornbeck
    New York-listed owner tops the street in Q4 to end loss-making year on a high.
  • Tanker in death drama
    Two Indian fishermen shot after armed guards on Italian ship mistook them for pirates.
  • HRG suffers in the fourth
    Norwegian ferry and cruiseship operator counts the cost of Nordlys tragedy.
  • Solvtrans nets a profit
    Fish carrier owner sees its bottom line drift from red to black in the final three months of 2011.
  • Big John cools KLC battle
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean reaches truce with Korea Line in long-running charter dispute.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • C-TPAT to be recast as 'all-threats' program
  • FMC: U.S. shippers not harmed by EU law change
  • CMA CGM boosts rates on eastbound TP, other trades
  • MSC raises Far East/Caribbean-Central America rates
  • Emirates hikes Mideast/East Africa rates
  • Port truckers in Seattle end protest
  • U.S., EU seal organic food trade
  • Elemica launches TMS
  • A2b, Kigo lace tighter together
  • Ryder names Sanchez president

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
  • US to target black carbon
    As the IMO looks to tackle the problem of soot, Hillary Clinton announces plans for a new initiative aimed at reducing short-lived climate pollutants.
  • Bunker prices firming in European ports
    Tight avails in Rotterdam for prompt deliveries.
  • IFO prices unchanged in Fujairah
    Middle East sees little movement.
  • Reilly says Chemoil looking to grow in Singapore
    Declines to confirm reports that Itochu has sold its shares in the company.
  • Singapore bunker players see premiums fall
    Bunker suppliers clearing their term barrels at a loss.
  • Environmental groups applaud vote in favour of cleaner ship fuels
    MEP have not, however, approved proposals to improve enforcement by requiring a minimum amount of inspections.
  • Fuel oil stocks remain above 19 million barrels
    Stock levels have been boosted by record arbitrage volumes.
  • European MEPs vote for stricter sulphur regulations
    Committee wants draft legislation to go further than EC proposal and IMO regulations, expanding sulphur emission control zones in Europe.
  • Golden Ocean eyes 'fuel-efficient assets' acquisition
    Existing fleets of vessels 'not the prime target' for acquisitions, it says.
  • Asian IFO prices lack direction
    Average demand at Asian bunker hubs on Thursday.
  • KPI Bridge Oil sues BLT over $2.2 million unpaid bunker bills
    Alleges that the Indonesian shipping firm has 'failed, neglected and/or refused' to pay on 17 bunker contracts.
  • Bunker barge avails 'improving' in Western Japan
    Local traders see 'less delay' in bunker delivery schedules.
  • South China fuel oil imports to rise 18% in February
    Bonded bunker players replenish their stocks.
  • Fuel pumping ops on Costa Concordia 'progressing well'
    Salvors emptying fuel from the first six tanks of the stricken cruise ship, says port authority.
  • Chemoil sees growth from diversification
    New businesses account for 'substantial part of volume growth' in 2011.

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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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