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BRIEFS

July 20, 2012

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MSC Flaminia superstructure and engine room said unaffected by blast AADA shipping lines to further lower bunker surcharge in mid-August Drewry: Transpac rates fall 2.6pc, but still remain 46pc up on last year Danaos takes in fifth 13,100-TEUer, forms 64-ship fleet of 363,049 TEU International Chamber of Shipping tells IMF to lighten up on CO2 emissions Hamburg Sud opts for Charleston over Savannah on Australasia service Kerry Logistics expands in Vietnam with new Ho Chi Minh City warehouse DHL to build logistics hub in Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong economic zone Qingdao establishes scheduled intermodal rail cargo service to Uzbekistan MSC ends feeder calls to US east coast Port Everglades and Charleston Dammam congestion clear but to be busier with coming of Ramadan holiday Brazilian customs officers strike halts movement of goods: Inchcape US Customs at Tacoma spots gypsy moth eggs on two box ships from Japan UK rail freight to get US$14.71 billion in state funds over six years Not enough US Senate votes to pass Law of the Sea as lawsuit launched KPMG: 75pc of companies globally sacrifice risk management due to costs Fujian's half-year truck volume increases 13.5pc to 265 million tonnes General Electric's power conversion technology boosts box handling speed Air-lubrication trials on two NYK ships show CO2 reduction of 6pc Schoeller Holdings takes delivery of 2,758-TEUer with 499 reefer plugs Air China's cargo throughput increases 2.2pc in June to 96,000 tonnes John Menzies Aviation quits cargo operations at four British airports Chongqing airport's half-year cargo throughput up 23.5pc to 129,000 tonnes All of Copa Airlines Cargo's rates now available through AFRA

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JULY 19, 2012
Carbon charges on international shipping JBS Academy conducts successful programme on Customs clearance in Vadodara Rates to Europe, US looking up India, Russia agree to boost bilateral trade CBEC Chairman launches AEO programme, interactive Customs tariff website KPCT ready to handle 1.2 million TEUs Port Pipavav sets new national record by handling 14 container trains in a day VCT, VPT win key awards at SECC 2012 Foodgrain output projected to touch record 257.44 mt INR recovers marginally on dollar selling by banks & exporters NTPC plans to import 16 mt coal to meet fuel demand Bank employees to strike on July 25-26

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JULY 19, 2012
Dredge sinks and tugboat capsizes in Lake Huron incident Fairstar Heavy confirms commitment to newbuilding contract Latest Vroon AHTS has Oil Recovery notation Growing offshore sector pushes salaries higher Newport News gets $43.4 contract mod for CVN 79 material Tognum and Rolls-Royce win joint orders Wärtsilä RT-flex engines will power KOTC tanker series

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JULY 19, 2012
Port association pleased with President's view of seaport projects First female commander selected for Coast Guard District 13 boat station NASSCO employees take part in day-long blood drive event Jensen Maritime Consultants designing tugboat for McAllister US, Australia working together to strengthen border protection

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JULY 19, 2012
Bocimar profit falls 64% in second quarter Handysize earnings below reported average for global fleet Diana Containerships to raise around $50m on stock market to buy new ships Stock falls 14% on announcement Iran offers cover to any foreign shipping line Move has been questioned by experts but could be attractive to top importers Firefighters continue to battle MSC Flaminia blaze Ship manager uncertain if second explosion will hamper salvage plans Supramax market enters freefall Rates on some routes coming off by nearly $1,000 per day Fairstar confirms $110m shipbuilding contract We will meet with the yard shortly, says Dockwise US distillate exports hit record volumes South American and European demand boosts product tanker trade from US Gulf Call for UN guards intensifies as Asian shipowners present anti-piracy plan Proposal would have 780 UN-sanctioned security forces protecting 30 ships a day in high-risk area off Somalia South Korea launches $3bn research project on offshore technology, Arctic shipping Government to route funds to KIOST from now to 2020 STX O&S wins $294m order to build four ro-ro ships South Korean yard also completes bond sale to raise funds Torm rescue deal hampered by bank row Ship operator and banks at odds over financial restructuring deal Asian LNG imports to rise Countries such as China, Thailand and India are starting to increase their appetite for gas Shell risks its east African gas dream Company faces numerous problems if it ploughs ahead without doing its homework Natural gas vehicle growth revs up LNG shipping demand Shell's backing for transport sector will also boost call for alternative fuel Can you beat the dry bulk cycle? Ian Claxton, managing director of Thoresen Shipping, explains how his fleet is only bleeding when everyone else is hemorrhaging Thoresen Shipping to expand its dry bulk fleet Company building on supramax and handymax strength The Tiger and the Rhino Where is the risk in growing Sino-African trade? New EU approach could drive down maritime crime in the long term The land-based strategy to counter piracy in Somalia may prove more effective than its predecessor What's in a box? Cargo misdeclarations can kill IACS to reassert itself under new chairman Tom Boardley says IACS is a microcosm of the IMO Precious Shipping has loan reduced Thai dry bulk operator has $50m less to spend on secondhand vessels MHI renews engine licensing agreement with HHI Japanese firm seeks to expand market share via co-operation with South Korean major Torm downplays reports of restructuring deal Danish newspaper says tanker specialist is on the brink of agreement with 14 banks over $1.9bn debts One of Omega Navigation Enterprises' non-Chapter 11 ships is sold EXCLUSIVE: Move said to have freed bankruptcy estate from loan guarantee Singapore box volumes rise 9.2% Buoyant Southeast Asian trade lifts world's second-busiest port Hong Kong port volumes contract in June Pearl River Delta region hit by slowdown in exports to Europe Nakilat in 5.9% second quarter profit rise Steady earnings pegged to tight management of costs

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JULY 19, 2012
OSG shares tank NYSE-listed shares of tanker major Overseas Shipholding Group plunged in heavy volume today, continuing their week-long slide Poof! Fairstar newbuilding order appears DOCKWISE told Fairplay today it found out this week that Fairstar placed a $110M order for a new heavy-lift newbuilding while it was still fighting the Dockwise takeover 100 more probably lost in ferry sinking RESCUERS are losing hope in bad weather today for more than 100 people missing in the sinking of a Tanzanian ferry near Zanzibar's main island TORM shares rocket on bank deal report SHARES in Denmark's TORM rocketed more than 60% early today after a newspaper reported it was near a deal on its $1 Bayonne Bridge scheme seen completing early POST-PANAMAXES will access New York's box terminals six months sooner than expected, as work to raise the Bayonne Bridge is seen finishing ahead of schedule Post-Panamaxes grabbed by Maersk FORWARD enquiry for large charter container vessels remains brisk, with Maersk Line fixing a series of post-Panamax newbuildings with delivery dates in the first half of 2013 EC to seek talks clearance for Japan trade talks THE EC has forecast a major increase in the volume of cargo transported between the EU and Japan if they conclude a free trade agreement Cargotec hails orders rise FINLAND'S Cargotec today said its order intake rose 17% year on year in 2Q12 MHI-HHI engine deal renewed MITSUBISHI HI said it has renewed its engine technology licensing accord with Hyundai HI Dalian logistics base planned SHANGHAI'S SITC Container Lines today said it had signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Dalian Port Group Kremlin approves new Arctic LNG port THE KREMLIN has approved the construction of a new Arctic port at Sabetta, on Ob Bay on the east coast of the Yamal Peninsula, as an LNG export outlet Newbuilding, secondhand asset prices dive STRONG competition is persisting between secondhand ships and newbuildings, as asset prices in both categories have plunged since 1H2011 China methanol boom seen CHINA'S methanol demand looks certain to grow despite concerns over coal-to-methanol overcapacity, McQuilling Services has reported CSD warns of 1H losses CSD TODAY warned it expects losses for the first six months of the year Two-tier chemical market created EU SANCTIONS against Iran have caused a two-tier market for chemical tankers in the Persian Gulf, brokers said today

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JULY 19, 2012
Key Senators Eye New Waterways Authorization Bill The Senate could introduce legislation key to authorizing the deepening of East Coast ports and improving inland maritime routes by... Former FMC Chair Leslie Kanuk Dies Former Federal Maritime Commission Chair Leslie Lazar Kanuk died at her home in Manhattan on Tuesday. Her son, Alan Kanuk,... New Cold Storage Warehouse Opens in New Orleans New Orleans Cold Storage, the oldest cold storage company in North America, opened a new 142,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse at... Werner Enterprises Profit Rises 11 Percent Werner Enterprises boosted net profit 11 percent in the second quarter to $30.7 million despite a year-over-year decline in truckload... Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 9 Percent A 9 percent jump in intermodal volume lifted Hub Group's profit in the second quarter by 18 percent year-over-year to... ILA, USMX Agree on Two Key Issues The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance moved closer to a contract agreement with an agreement in principle... Obama Fast-Tracks Reviews of East Coast Port Projects Five East Coast ports got a leg up from the White House Wednesday when the Obama administration fast-tracked the seven... ILA to Affiliate With Global Dockworkers Group The International Longshoremen's Association plans to affiliate with the worldwide International Dockworkers Council in what ILA President Harold Daggett said... CSA Opponents Head to Court A coalition of shippers, small trucking companies and brokers is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over "guidance" the... US Railroads See Gains in Intermodal Traffic Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 14 jumped 6.8 percent year-over-year and 21 percent from... ILA, USMX Resume Negotiations The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance continue negotiations on a contract that can't be settled soon enough... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slip for Second Week Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade lane eased this week, the second consecutive week of decline, as Maersk Line said... ILA and USMX Contract Negotiations: Will There Be an Agreement Soon? (Podcast) International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance are involved in a new round of intense labor contract negotiations in... Sydney, Australia, Container Terminal to Be Expanded Australian stevedore Asciano will invest US$359 million to redevelop and expand its container terminal at Port Botany in Sydney. ... Duane Reade Expands Electric Truck Fleet Pharmaceutical retailer Duane Reade is expanding its use of electric trucks, adding 10 trucks built by Smith Electric Vehicles to... ICTSI Appoints New Asia Regional Head Global port operator International Container Terminal Services has appointed Christian R. Gonzalez as acting head of Asian operations. Effective... Diana Containerships Plans New Stock Offering Diana Containerships plans to offer and sell 8.1 million of its common shares in an underwritten public offering. ... Double-Digit Chemical, Auto Traffic Gains Push UP to Record Profit Double-digit increases in automotive and chemical shipments, along with lower fuel prices, drove Union Pacific to a record profit of... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Rates on Major Trades Hapag-Lloyd plans to boost its rates on various trade lanes, effective Aug. 15, as part of a new rate restoration... Charleston Harbor Project on Obama's Priority List The planned project to deepen the Port of Charleston's harbor to 50 feet has been added to the initial list... CSAV Boosts Fleet Ownership With Newest Vessel Delivery Chilean carrier CSAV said it moved closer to owning about 40 percent of its container fleet when it took delivery...

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JULY 19, 2012
Customs officials' action in Brazil intensifies The ongoing industrial action being taken by Brazilian Customs officials is costing the economy by severely disrupting cargo movements and causing shipping lines ... More carriers join Asia-Europe rate offensive CMA CGM and Zim Line have joined the growing list of carriers seeking to reverse the downward freight rate spiral from Asia to Europe. CMA CGM intends to introduce ... Bayonne Bridge to be ready for Panama Canal widening The raising of the Bayonne Bridge in New York will be finished by the time that the widened Panama Canal is operational after the Port Authority of New York and ... China/Africa trade set for more growth The trade to/from China and Africa is one of the fastest growing in the world at the current time, with China 'still hungry' for the continent's raw materials, ... Golonka appointed VP of Crowley's ship management division Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corp has promoted Mike Golonka to vice president of the company's ship management team. He was previously general manager of ... Jeddah is 'jammed up' The import container boom being experienced in Saudi Arabia is now also affecting the country's largest port Jeddah. While an increase in imports is normal in the ... Melbourne posts record volumes Melbourne, which is Australia's leading container port, has posted a record box throughput in its 2011-12 fiscal year with traffic rising by 7.8% to 2.58 million ... US retail down again Despite the good numbers reported by the US bellwether ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for the month of June, at the sharp end of the supply chain US retailers ... CMA CGM to start REX 2 This week-end will see CMA CGM re-enter the Asia/Red Sea market, with its new REX 2 service comprising a joint arrangement with China Shipping Container Lines, ... Contargo improves service between Benelux ports and Geneva Contargo has established a twice weekly rail shuttle service between Basel and Geneva in Switzerland. One round trip begins in Basel on Friday, starting out again ... Is the tide of idled box tonnage turning? According to the latest survey by Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the inactive containership capacity this week stands at 265 ships with a total intake of 365,000 ...

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JULY 19, 2012
Shipyards' rallying cry Italian shipbuilders' leader Corrado Antonini has called for a big push by workers to raise productivity and for funding support from the state. Keppel targets cost cuts Keppel Corp is aiming to improve efficiency and outsource more work to its regional yards in a bid to tackle lower margins. Diana aims for $50m Greece's Diana Containerships is seeking to raise at least $50m from its share offering to build its ship purchase fund. Jasa wins Exxon business Malaysian owner Jasa Merin has fixed two anchor-handlers to ExxonMobil. Yard worker killed A shipyard worker has died in a fire that left another colleague seriously injured in India. Okean under fire Ukraine's Okean shipyard says it is business as usual despite a creditor filing a bankruptcy case against it. Reefer owner keeps award A battle over a $3.6m demurrage bill run up as the result of a reefer being detained at St Petersburg for eleven months has been decided in favour of the shipowner. BWO takes Papa hit BW Offshore has dimmed its second quarter earnings forecast after it revealed a delayed FPSO conversion will again hit it in the pocket. Torm cools deal talk Torm insists it is still in talks with banks over a restructuring despite reports suggesting it is on the brink of a deal. Better news for CSDC Morgan Stanley has upgraded its share outlook for China Shipping Development Co (CSDC), despite its profit warning on Wednesday. LSC: no wages owed Lithuanian Shipping Co (LSC) has denied it has been struggling to pay crew and shore staff. 130 feared dead At least 32 people have died in the capsizing of the Tanzanian ferry Skagit, but 100 more are feared dead. Precious loan cut Precious Shipping has $50m less to spend on second-hand bulkers after one of its lenders withdrew from a loan agreement. Messina seals con-ro deal Italy's Ignazio Messina has signed up for four hybrid container/ro-ro (con-ro) ships in Korea. Double whammy German propulsion specialist Tognum and its majority shareholder, British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce have announced contracts to supply marine engines and propeller-rudder systems to Brazil and Norway. Diana in cash drive New York-listed Greek shipowner Diana Containerships says it intends to offer and sell 8.1 million of its common shares in an underwritten public offering.

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JULY 19, 2012
Port: Big ships to pass under Bayonne Bridge 6 months sooner The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has figured out a way to shave six months off the timetable for the $1 billion bridge reconstruction, which involves raising the road deck of the bridge for bigger ships. Hainen Airlines starts Chicago-Beijing service No objections were filed to Hainan's application, which sought rights available under the U.S.-China aviation agreement. Hainan proposes initially to operate four-times-weekly service, using Boeing 787 aircraft, beginning in the second quarter of 2013. Professor questions Houston/Galveston's canal preparedness DHL starts new U.S-Sydney flights MOL continues service performance momentum in June Senate committee amends ENFORCE Act The U.S. Senate Finance Committee marked up and passed a bill on Wednesday that strengthens Customs and Border Protection's efforts to combat antidumping and countervailing duty evasion. Virginia sees record container volume in June C.H. Robinson offers temperature control in Rotterdam UP has record profit in second quarter Oregon blueberries head to South Korea Demand for fresh blueberries is high in South Korea, with growers potentially shipping up to 1 million pounds this season. "The first shipment arrived in South Korea on July 2 and the blueberries are now on store shelves," USDA said. U.S. knocked by softwood lumber decision Drought hinders Mississippi River barge traffic Senate committee approves AGOA amendments Werner says second quarter earnings up 11% Maryland helps truckers go paperless Cambridge Systematics expands with hires

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JULY 19, 2012
Market firm in Fujairah Middle East prices move up with biggest gains seen in Fujairah. Market across Europe increases by double digits Fuel oil prices firming in most European ports with Rotterdam leading the way. Singapore fuel oil stocks take a tumble Big drop in Western imports keeps fuel oil stocks on the slide in Singapore. Engineering buy strengthens maritime advisory service ABB extends its marine energy services with software company acquisition. Iran won't shut down sea lanes, says US US determined to keep Gulf shipping lanes open despite Iranian threats. Early booking advised for bunkers in Libya during Ramadan Supplier says minimum of three days notice required during Muslim holy month. Wartsila to share LNG research with offshore operator Deal to share information on using LNG as bunker fuel with the market. Asian bunker prices resume climb Demand poor across key Asian ports on Thursday. Negotiations still proceeding, says Torm Company responds to reports that claim it is close to deal with banks on rescue plan. US Navy supplies biofuel to naval strike group Navy's work on alternative fuels 'to create opportunities to make a long-term dent' in traditional fossil fuel usage. Operating profit up at gas shipping firm Nakilat continues to 'manage expenses quite well', says managing director. Asia to see higher fuel oil shipments in August Price spread to decline further if demand does not improve amid increased fuel oil supplies. CSDC predicts H1 losses Losses expected amid continued weak freight rates and high fuel costs.

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PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

FINANCING

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

PORTS

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.

MARINAS

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

CRUISES

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

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.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

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

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

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

OFFSHORE

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.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

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.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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%.

INSTITUTIONS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

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.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

OFFSHORE

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

LOGISTICS

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.

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

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

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

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

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

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%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

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.

PORTS

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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.

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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