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June 20, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • UASC to increase Asia/Europe rates US$550/TEU and $1,010/FEU on July 1
  • APM Terminals invests in 25pc share of Ningbo 2.8 million TEU terminal
  • Yang Ming-OOCL China-India loop drops Mumbai, Pipava in favour of Mundra
  • Wan Hai starts own Asia-Mexico/west coast of South America loop July 7
  • Transpacific peak season surcharges hit spot rate using NVOCCs hardest
  • Shippers mull contingency plans over possible US east coast port strike
  • Ben Vree succeeds Martin Poulsen as chairman APM Terminals, Europe
  • Prince Philippe of Belgium visits NYK with foreign and trade minister
  • Doha port project costs to swell to US$8.24 billion as material costs soar
  • Researchers say Australia's transport leasing market to see average growth
  • HMM deploys Purfresh's reefer service to transport fruit and veg
  • Oman Shipping ups anti-piracy measures, adds shipboard armed guards
  • CEVA: China's logistics system accounts for 18pc of annual GDP costs
  • Cargotec's technology and competence centre to open in Tampere, Finland
  • Hong Kong posts 1.1pc rise in May air cargo, first uptick in 14 months
  • Pearl River Delta air traffic meeting held in Macau June 18
  • FedEx Freight to raise truck rates 6.8pc, warns of other hikes to come
  • Guizhou province's Zunyi airport open to air traffic in July
  • Neo Air Charter transports urgent giant track rollers, Frankfurt to Islamaba

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • ICS' comments on the EU's Consultation on State Aid Guidelines for Maritime Transport
  • Korean shipbuilding industry hit by global slowdown
  • SECC 2012 set to provide food for thought on July 13
  • Shipping lines looking at reduced demand growth this year
  • JNPT bags Performance Excellence Award 2012
  • Port capacity target raised to 244 million tonnes in 2012-13: Vasan
  • Royal Boskalis set to be awarded JN Port dredging project
  • India lags behind in tackling increasing cargo theft
  • SGE service makes maiden call at ICTT
  • AIAI laments status quo in monetary policy review
  • Fieo lauds raising of export credit refinancing limit for SMEs

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Pegasus introducing first of two new international services this week
    The Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines is introducing two international routes this week. A six per week Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Tel Aviv (Israel) service is starting today (19 June...
  • APM Terminals orders 26 cranes for Maasvlakte II
    APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte II has selected 26 automated rail mounted gantry (ARMG) cranes and two rail cranes from the Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz. The company said t...
  • Schneider National/CSX agreement broadens intermodal services in northwestern Ohio
    Schneider National Inc, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, has reached an agreement with CSX Transportation to broaden its services in northwestern Ohio (U...
  • Kögel and Wabco extend partnership
    The German trailer manufacturer Kögel and Wabco Holdings Inc, one of the leading global providers of technology and control systems for safety and efficiency in commercial vehicles...
  • EALA presents award to Asstra
    In its annual rating of Russia's logistics companies, the EuroAsian Logistics Association (EALA) presented the logistics service provider Asstra with the award in the category Logi...
  • Euroway UK signed new contract hire requirements with Domino's
    Euroway in the UK has just clinched a major two-year exclusive contract with Domino's Pizza Group plc for the supply of new and replacement vehicles for the latter's UK distributio...
  • Europorte und Alstom sign railfreight partnership agreement
    Europorte, the rail freight subsidiary of the Eurotunnel Group, and Alstom have signed a partnership agreement covering the maintenance of 17 Alstom manufactured Prima locomotives ...
  • May traffic increase in Hong Kong due to goods to/from Southeast Asia
    Cargo volumes at Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) grew by 1.1% to 333,000 t in May. This was the first positive year-on-year growth since March last year. The increase was pr...
  • DB Schenker Rail Polska changes management board
    DB Schenker Rail Polska has announced that Christian Schreyer, currently responsible for production and human resources, will become CEO of the company and successor to Hans-Georg ...
  • No third runway at Munich airport
    People living in Munich have voted against the development of a third runway at Germany's second-biggest airport, which is also one of the biggest in terms of cargo throughput. Aft...
  • Hoyer's turnover overshoots the EUR 1 billion mark
    Hoyer, an international transport and logistics service provider headquartered in Hamburg (Germany), reported that its 2011 turnover topped the EUR 1 billion mark for the first tim...
  • FedEx completes acquisition of Opek in Poland
    The US integrator FedEx Express has completed the acquisition of the Polish courier company Opek Sp. z o.o. (Opek) as the latest step in the company's growth strategy in Europe. Op...
  • Mattel trusting Geodis in Marseille
    Mattel, the world's largest toy products manufacturer, has awarded the French service provider Geodis the management of its logistics and distribution operations in southern Europe...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Monica Svenner is new MD of Damen Shiprepair Götaverken
  • Farstad orders two more PSVs from STX Offshore
  • Deltamarin enlisted for Titanic II project
  • Rolls-Royce delivers thrusters for giant construction vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Seattle Port Commissioners meet with King County Council
  • AAPA study reveals US seaports spending billions on improvements
  • Port of Bellingham announces winners of GP Mill Site art contest
  • ATA truck tonnage index falls during month of May
  • First giant monolith completed for Panama Canal expansion project

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Spain's struggling yards see a ray of hope
    The closure of Union Naval Valencia is a blow to a sector that is already reeling, but Spanish shipbuilding still has reason for optimism
  • LMA urges London market to limit funds exposed to the euro crisis
    Brokers must collect premiums from countries that could exit the eurozone
  • The greening of the yuan looks to overseas trading
    New move towards offshore trading as direct exchange launches in Japan
  • Second Paragon handysize newbuilding starts duties for Cargill
    Two-year deal to generate $8.5m in revenues with charterer's option to extend at higher rate
  • Experts say rig-related services could violate US sanctions
    Lax enforcement thus far of Cisada is no marker for future
  • BV is still classing Iran offshore rigs despite 'reluctant' country exit
    EXCLUSIVE: French society claims to comply with Europe laws but is silent on US implications
  • Louis sells 54-year-old Emerald for $5m
    Group completes its second scrap sale at book value of the year
  • Aframax rates head south as market looks north
    Mediterranean set to lose its importance
  • Koch emerges as American Phoenix charterer
    EXCLUSIVE: New generation Jones Act product tanker set to debut this summer
  • European Commission's ship recycling proposal under scrutiny
    Debate in industry about whether further regulation on top of IMO convention will prompt EU owners to reflag
  • Alaed heads back to Russia after insurance ban stops it delivering arms to Syria
    Pulling P&I cover meant it could not stop en route
  • Hansa Mare slashes its fleet
    Ship management transfers see small boxships join Peter Döhle pool
  • Gloomy German owners foresee insolvencies and mergers
    Sentiment has worsened significantly over the last year, PwC survey finds
  • APMT to tackle carriers' opposition to Virginia port bid
    Hanjin and K Line oppose bid to operate Hampton Roads terminal
  • A chance to shine
    Why you should enter the Lloyd's List Global Awards
  • AAPA survey reveals $46bn US port infrastructure spend
    Private sector spend tops state investment
  • China taps into cruiseship building
    Beijing-based leisure service provider to invest $488m in what could be the first Chinese-made cruiseship
  • Sub-panamaxes bring hope for boxship rates
    Orders are minimal but emerging markets will return to growth this year
  • Finland to source heavy fuel oil for desulphurisation project
    Port of Hamina Kotka looking to supply up to 1.2m tons 0.1% sulphur fuel
  • Maersk Line goes ahead with Asia-Europe peak-season surcharge
    EXCLUSIVE: Danish line stands firm as rivals bide their time
  • Pacific Basin posts $190m loss on ro-ro fleet
    Dysfunctional European market smashes Hong Kong dry bulk specialist's diversification strategy
  • Strong growth forecast for north European box ports
    Ocean Shipping Consultants sees gateway demand growing 41%-59% over 2011-2020
  • Regulator gives Philippines six more months to improve education standards
    'Pass or fail' audit will take place at year-end or early 2013
  • Pirates threaten east Africa offshore vessels
    Slow, expensive tonnage becomes a target as security tightens elsewhere
  • East African development could attract potential pirate targets
    As security in the Horn of Africa tightens, pirates seek new pastures
  • Summa cuts deal for controlling stake in Fesco
    Russian trading and investment group is also in talks to buy 3.7% stake in the transport and logistics company from the EBRD
  • STX OSV secures two PSV orders
    Farstad Shipping deal boosts shipbuilder's second-quarter orderbook
  • Navios Partners takes capesize from affiliate
    Greece-based owner pays $67.5m for vessel tied into eight-year charter
  • Mandiri takes BLT debt case to Jakarta court
    Bank jostles to put itself first in the repayment queue
  • A heavy responsibility
    Weighing every box before loading can save lives

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Crude's Asian feedstock future
    THE naphtha-biased orientation of Asian crackers means the crude byproduct is likely to remain a major feedstock in the region, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today
  • Germany funds P+S Werften rescue
    GERMAN authorities agreed today to provide up to €152.4M ($192.3M) in loan guarantees to rescue east German yard P+S Werften
  • China boost for LPG trade
    CHINA'S upcoming propane dehydrogenation plants will revive its LPG imports, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today
  • Indian owners end Iran oil liftings
    SHIPPING Corp of India (SCI) and GE Shipping have stopped taking orders for July for carrying crude from Iran as European sanctions begin to take effect from 1 July
  • TWIC relief for US mariners
    THE OBAMA administration has eased the rules for renewing TWIC cards for US mariners and terminal workers
  • Global LPG supply being ramped up
    GLOBAL liquefied petroleum gas supply is being ramped-up, fuelled by ongoing natural gas production, IHS Purvin & Gertz's Asia LPG seminar heard today
  • German owners expect shakeup
    SENTIMENT among German shipowners and managers is going from bad to worse this year, with investments and hopes of a recovery pushed back further, according to a survey released in Hamburg today
  • Alternative finance finds favour
    ALTERNATIVE sources to bank financing have gained importance in shipping in the recent past and the trend is likely to gather momentum in the future, a shipping analyst says
  • Subsea 7 wins $95M contract
    SUBSEA 7, the London based seabed to surface engineering group that is listed in Oslo, says it has won a $95M contract involving an offshore development in the UK Central North Sea
  • ReCAAP reports improvement
    ONE incident of piracy and six armed robberies occurred in Asia last month, a "marked improvement" compared with the same period of 2010 and 2011, said the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre in its just-published review covering May
  • German coal imports to drop
    IMPORTERS of steam and coking coal in Germany, Europe's largest economy, expect shipping volumes to decline this year
  • Golar LNG votes to delist
    AN EGM in Golar LNG, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's LNG business, has approved the board's proposal to delist the shares in the company from Oslo Stock Exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Forum Participants Say Shippers Lack Understanding of Indexed Contracts
    Long-term container-shipping contracts based on various freight indexes are gaining ground, but their progress is being slowed by a lack...
  • European Shippers' Council Opposes Mandatory Container Weighing
    The European Shippers' Council criticized a maritime industry proposal that containers be weighed before loading on ships as "a false...
  • Port of Jacksonville to Handle Disney Merchandise Shipments
    MOL's TraPac Container Terminal at the Port of Jacksonville is set to handle shipments of most of the merchandise imported...
  • JOC Economist Lowers Forecast For Container Traffic
    Sluggish economic growth, a weak jobs market and flagging consumer confidence have led Journal of Commerce Economist Mario O. Moreno...
  • For-Hire Truck Tonnage Slips 0.7 Percent in May
    For-hire truck tonnage fell 0.7 percent in May from April but grew at a slightly brisker pace on a year-over-year...
  • Panama Canal Completes Building First Pacific Lock Section
    The contracting group that is building the new set of locks at the Panama Canal completed the first monolith of...
  • YRC Freight Cuts One Day Off Hundreds of Major Routes
    YRC Freight said it has cut at least one day of delivery time on hundreds of its North American supply...
  • FedEx Curbs Air Capacity, Expects Slower Global Demand
    FedEx plans to retire older plans and take delivery of fewer new aircraft as the parcel giant expects global economic...
  • London Heathrow Cargo Volume Drops 3.8 Percent
    London Heathrow airport handled 3.8 percent less cargo in May than a year ago and is bracing for further declines...
  • Insurer Withdraws Coverage for Ship Carrying Cargo to Syria
    U.K. marine insurer Standard Club has withdrawn coverage for a Russian cargo vessel said to be transporting attack helicopters and...
  • NVOs Pay the Price for Peak-Season Surcharges
    Ocean carriers' failure to fully implement planned peak-season surcharges on the trans-Pacific trades in May has created a two-tier market,...
  • Report: Long-Term Prospects for North Europe Container Trades Are Strong
    Long-term prospects for the northern European container trades are "strong" despite short-term macro-economic uncertainty in the eurozone, according to a...
  • Oman Air Posts Record Cargo Tonnage
    Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air saw its cargo tonnage rise 33 percent in the first five months of 2012, on...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Rates on Asia Services
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services that will take effect...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • South Carolina ports prepare for Panama Canal widening with 'aggressive' investment
    South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is gearing up for the 2014 widening of the Panama Canal (PC) after it announced that the 'most aggressive' investment plan ...
  • AS&E to supply Abu Dhabi Customs with security equipment
    Billerica (MA)-based American Science and Engineering (AS&E), a supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, is to provide Abu Dhabi Customs with two ...
  • ICS criticises Chile's shipping reform stance
    The Chilean Government is the latest to propose radical changes to its maritime regulatory environment and in so doing end anti-trust immunity to shipping conferences. ...
  • Indian economy slowing
    There is some evidence that the soar away success story of India's economy has hit a wall. Indeed, following the announcement last week of a nine-year low growth ...
  • Manchester Ship Canal service improved
    Peel Ports has improved its all water service between Liverpool and Manchester (UK). The barge has been replaced by a 160TEU coaster (M/V Monica, in photo), ...
  • Dynamic coalition push proposal for weighing of all containers
    A strong coalition of governments, industry and labour unions have co-sponsored a formal proposal that all loaded containers be weighed and certificated before ...
  • Rena: salvors stood down
  • G20: leaders urge eurozone action
    Global leaders meeting at a G20 summit in the Mexican resort of Los Cabos, have urged the eurozone to 'take all necessary measures' to overcome its debt crisis ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • UMAR clears another hurdle
    Norwegian securities regulators sign off on IPO hopeful's listing prospectus on the eve of Oslo book building drive.
  • Matson lands endorsement
    Alexander & Baldwin's New York-quoted containership spinoff met by lukewarm reception at Wells Fargo Securities.
  • Capesize taste test
    Wall Street agrees $67m acquisition will bolster bottom line at Navios Partners but some fear price tag was too high.
  • Onassis VL up for grabs
    Greek sources cool reports one of Olympic's two VLCCs has been offloaded but the for-sale board is still up.
  • New Norway link plotted
    Bergen tourist body wants to create company to resume ferry traffic to Newcastle in England.
  • Universal nears Oslo float
    Ronald Dal Bello in the driver's seat as Geden tanker spinoff fixes price range and debut date of $200m IPO.
  • Major investor exits ICG
    Investment firm sells its full 12.4% stake in Irish ferry group after bleeding red ink.
  • Cargill contract for Paragon
    New York-listed owner secures two-year deal for handysize newbuilding.
  • Where now for Alaed?
    No satellite data since Monday morning on Femco vessel now lacking insurance cover for alleged Syrian arms shipment.
  • Orient Marine sells again
    Japanese owner cashes in its second bulker of 2012 in $15m deal.
  • YJZ in micro-finance sell off
    Ren Yuanlin-led Chinese yard makes a 10% profit on business purchased just 10 months ago.
  • Teekay eyes wind farm work
    Shipowner uses investor day to promote idea of turning shuttle tankers into wind farm installation vessels.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Hapag/Hamburg switch Med-PNW call to Tacoma
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to switch a call on its MPS service between the Mediterranean and the west coast of North America from Seattle to Tacoma, Wash. The German line operates the service alongside compatriot line Hamburg Sud.
  • NYK increases second India loop 56%
    The ocean carrier NYK has raised capacity on another of its weekly Asia to Indian west coast loops. This time it is its HLS service, on which it is increasing the size of the vessels to 2,742 TEUs.
  • U.S. Xpress names Bowman sales VP
  • Zebra expands marine terminal automation
  • Pittsburgh port adds waterway Wi-Fi
  • Summa takes controlling stake in FESCO
    Russia's FESCO Transportation Group said Tuesday Industrial Investors Group and Summa Group have signed a sale-purchase agreement (SPA), under which Summa will take a controlling interest in Far Eastern Shipping PLC.
  • Shipco starts Atlanta-Gothenburg LCL service
  • Maritime groups press for container weighing
  • Marseilles targets China volumes
  • Obama invites Mexico to TPP talks
    With Mexico joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, it's expected to significantly expand the potential scope of the far-ranging agreement between nations in North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania.
  • Washington Notebook: Michigan gets infrastructure handout from Canada
  • Logimax enters warehouse cloud

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 19, 2012
  • Fujairah prices drop further
    Average IFO prices down by $10 to $15 pmt.
  • Prices fall sharply in European hubs
    Double digit price falls seen in Rotterdam and Gibraltar.
  • Fresh blow for biofuel prospects
    Biofuels will continue to be 'far more expensive that petroleum-based products.'
  • Bunkering in a Bureaucracy
    Opportunities exist in maritime India, where a risk averse approach has avoided some of the excesses of the current credit and financial crises.
  • Scrubber installed on one of world's largest cruise ships
    'Small size and low weight got our attention,' says Royal Caribbean Cruises.
  • Plans for Baltic desulphurisation plant
    Unit could take 2% sulphur fuel oil and transform it to ECA compliant low sulphur bunker product.
  • Bunker prices plunge across key Asian ports
    Prices fall in line with weaker crude oil prices, traders say.
  • Lower fuel prices to 'benefit' Carnival
    Carnival's earnings per share to increase on lower bunker prices, says investment bank.
  • Netherlands to 'accelerate' introduction of LNG bunkering
    Groups collaborate under the 'National LNG Platform' to coordinate LNG initiatives.
  • P&I club issues reminder on North American ECA
    Vessels sailing within US waters covered by the ECA 'must comply' with the new requirements when they come into force on August 1, 2012.
  • Bunker deliveries resume as typhoon leaves Hong Kong
    Typhoon may affect bunker deliveries at other East Asian ports.
  • Grindrod makes strategic acquisition
    Acquires 75.5% stake in Botswana-based fuel logistics firm.

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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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