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June 21, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike rates from Far East to Central, South America in July
  • MSC lengthens voyages on two strings from the Far East to the Mediterranean
  • US regulator accuses ILWU of unfair practices at ICTSI's Portland terminal
  • Hong Kong first quarter exports to mainland down 0.3pc to US$16 billion
  • UK underwriter withdraws cover from arms-laden Syria-bound Russian ship
  • Fujian provincial trade value grows 18.5pc to US$13.24 billion in May
  • Dalian's five-month container volume increases 24.1pc to 2.91 million TEU
  • New Zealand businesses launch damage suits against Rena owner Costamare
  • OOCL, X-Press Feeders team up to offer Myanmar-Malaysia-Singapore service
  • Maersk splits from CMA CGM on Panama-east coast South America service
  • Charleston gets US$147 million upgrade, 'deepwater will drive selection'
  • MSC takes delivery of MSC Valeria, its last in firm's 14,000-TEU programme
  • Prologis adds 60,000 square metres more DC space in Barcelona
  • Houston City Council votes unanimously for Southwest expansion plan
  • Tianjin Airport Economy Area emerges as China's new aviation industry base
  • Oman Air enjoys boom with record-breaking cargo and passenger revenue

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • Caravel Logistics highlights its Mundra services at Gandhidham trade meet
  • Cargotec SmartPort process automation solutions bring new level of efficiency to marine terminals
  • Damco runner-up for world Airfreight Forwarder of the Year
  • GE Shipping contracts to sell LPG carrier
  • Hamburg Süd gets two "green" awards on same day
  • NOTICE TO CHA FRATERNITY & TRADE
  • Study shows lack of integrated policy, cheap funds ailing coastal shipping
  • Throughput at Major Ports down 5.7 pc in April-May
  • Exports of Amul products likely to jump by 20 pc
  • India can withstand dollar outflows due to sufficient forex reserves: Montek
  • RBI gives nod for advance payments in INR

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • Streck AG Switzerland thrice honoured
    The Swiss service provider Streck Transport AG recently received three awards for its quality. The company was presented with prizes by the pan-European alliance SystemPlus, the ge...
  • HHLA prepares shipment of combine harvesters for Cuba
    20 combine harvesters bound for Cuba have reached HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg (Germany) by rail. The stuffing and service centre transferred them directly from t...
  • Fuso challenges parts market with second brand
    The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) - one of Asia's leading commercial vehicles manufacturers - is significantly expanding its after sales business with a second ...
  • Russian Railways implementing numerous rail projects abroad
    Russian Railways, its subsidiaries and partners, are continuing to implement projects to expand and modernise foreign railway lines, mainly in the CIS, Eastern Europe, Africa and t...
  • New Zealand's government investing in KiwiRail's freight services
    The New Zealand-based transport service provider KiwiRail will receive USD 250 million of capital in 2012/13 for its turnaround plan to help railfreight business become sustai...
  • Air China to cease Combi operation
    The Hong Kong-based aviation finance and advisory specialists SkyWorks Leasing and its affiliate SkyWorks Capital Asia Ltd have been engaged by Air China to assist in the sales of...
  • CFO position at Maersk Line merged with strategy and transformation
    Maersk Line CFO, Peter Rønnest Andersen, left the Maersk Group on 19 June after 20 years with the company. In addition to his current role as Maersk Line's chief of strategy and tr...
  • ICAO and ACI collaborate to enhance safety standards at airports
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to provide a framework to jointly pursue...
  • ALC inks widebody lease agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways
    Air Lease Corporation (ALC), an aircraft leasing company that was founded in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles CA (USA), has leased a 2009-built Boeing B777-300ER to Hong Kong's Cat...
  • Scheuerle and Kamag reshuffle management
    Andreas Kohler and Susanne Schlegel have taken over the management of the vehicle manufacturers Scheuerle and Kamag (both members of the Transporter Industry International group/TI...
  • Jean-Claude Terrier elected president of the union of French ports
    Jean-Claude Terrier, chairman of the board of directors of Marseille seaport (France), has been unanimously elected president of the Union of French ports (UPF). His election was p...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens new automotive platform in Hungary
    The Swiss logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new storage facility in Kecskemet, to the southeast of Budapest. The site has been specially designed to fulfil th...
  • Stobart Group makes offer for Autologic
    The UK logistics company Stobart Group has made an offer of GBP 12.4 million for Autologic in a deal that would see it become the largest car-transporter haulier in the UK. Both pa...
  • Nippon Express expands logistics operations in Malaysia
    Japan-based Nippon Express has expanded its logistics operations in Penang (Malaysia) through the completion of a new warehouse in the Bayan Lepas Industrial Park. Located 5 km fro...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • Electric Boat gest $11 million more for advanced submarine...
  • Maritime industry asks IMO to require the weighing of loaded...
  • GL issues Clean Shipping Index certification for LNG fueled...
  • Braemar makes management changes
  • KFELS on track to deliver second jack-up to Ukraine ahead of...
  • Rolls-Royce to supply design and equipment package for Augusta...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • Carriers set to expand business calling Port of Tacoma terminal
  • WSF selects Olympic as name for new ferry class
  • Vintage aircraft to be displayed at Bowerman Airport in Hoquiam
  • Industry calling for IMO to request accurate box weight
  • TSA investigation results in termination of employees

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • Chapter 11 stigma haunts TBS International
    Top executive expresses frustration at 'unfair' perception advantage enjoyed by opaque private companies
  • China's hunger for imports reshapes east-west trade patterns
    Boxships arriving fully loaded into one-time export-dominated market
  • SocGen sets the pace for shipping exodus
    Sale of part of French bank's book to Citibank is in line with sector's downsizing strategy
  • Shipping mulls high yield debt as alternative to banks
    At least two companies considering new options
  • Blame game in Bonn
    Shipowners clash with officials in Bonn
  • Bet big on LNG, says Fostiropoulos
    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Placing multiple orders now will pay off come 2015
  • Capesize rates bottom out at last
    China's steel consumption rises again
  • Cosco Pacific mulls purchase of Greek state assets
    China port operator to position Piraeus as Mediterranean hub
  • Box bookings slow as fixture periods shrink
    Brokers say new charters target 4,000 teu-plus tonnage
  • Romania revives ore trade with China
    First shipment arrived this month as ARIA consolidates shipments from Constanta
  • Breaking the silence
    The European Commission's proposal on shipbreaking gives a healthy recharge to the recycling debate
  • Morten Arntzen compensation package gets shareholder nod
    Company reveals retention bonuses for Itkin and Johnston
  • Love is off the agenda as tanker firm bans office flings
    New code of ethics combats favouritism and sexual harassment claims
  • State government throws lifeline to P+S
    European Commission has yet to approve Baltic shipyard's restructuring plan
  • Femco denies weapons on board Alaed
    Russian company sticks to line on illegal weapons to Syria
  • DP World rejects Aden port contract claims
    Yemeni accusations over investment projects said to be 'unfounded and misleading'
  • Bank of Korea sees shipyards turnaround in 2014
    But until then, orders will continue to contract as euro crisis continues to affect demand, says central bank
  • Yang Ming to order five ultra-large boxships
    Taiwanese carrier has delayed moves to join the ULCC club
  • Rotterdam World Gateway lands first-phase project financing
    Funding secured despite simmering dispute between port authority and ECT
  • Cash buyers defend their role in ship recycling
    Biggest players say they are merely the middlemen and do not make huge amounts of money
  • VLCCs pin hopes on Saudi Arabia raising oil output
    World's biggest producer might tap 2.5m barrels per day of spare capacity
  • Lawyers split on future of EU antitrust guidelines for shipowners
    Questions raised about power of consortia
  • Ultra-deepwater market eyes $700,000 day rate
    Marine Money: Shortfall in rigs to meet Petrobras production targets will boost earnings by 2020
  • TBS International lines up sale of older tweendeckers
    Post-Chapter 11 strategy based on fleet rejuvenation through bulker charter-ins and debt reduction
  • Kidwell takes the helm at Braemar Shipping Services
    Marsh steps down as chief executive but will stay on sale and purchase desk
  • Euroseas rights offering oversubscribed
    Owner raises $14.9m to put towards potential acquisitions
  • Rumble in Rio
    IMO under fire as green campaigners prepare for war with UN
  • Yangzijiang sells off stake in microfinance unit
    Chinese shipbuilder to devote proceeds to similar wholly owned unit
  • Shipowners oppose Chile's antitrust moves
    ICS describes EU ban on conference as a retrograde step
  • European shippers oppose container weighing
    ESC says debate is too focused on a relatively small risk factor

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • FreeSeas default could hurt Yangzijiang's stock
    FREESEAS' cancelled order for two Handysize bulkers and the ongoing pressure on shipbuilders would hurt Yangzijiang's stock, said an analyst today
  • Russian owners call for fleet growth
    THE Union of Russian Shipowners (SOROSS) has warned the country's new government that "the current rate of development of the fleet of [Russian] shipping companies is insufficient"
  • Magomedov confirms FESCO buy-out
    THE Summa Group, which is controlled by Zivayudin Magomedov, has finalised its buy-out of Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) from Industrial Investors, owned by Sergei Generalov
  • Yangzijiang sells microfinance stake
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it will dispose its entire 31.5% equity stake in Wuxi Runyuan Technology Microfinance to streamline the group's structure
  • Drybulk port snarls worsen
    LOGISTICAL issues and dense fog in Chinese drybulk ports resulted in worsening congestion in the latest week
  • Black Sea hole leads to UK Court
    EVRAZ, the Russian steelmaker listed on the London Stock Exchange main board, is being sued in the UK High Court for $35.8M by a group of Swiss investors over a failed project to build a terminal for coking coal and iron-ore at Yuzhny
  • Braemar makes board changes
    BRAEMAR Shipping Services has appointed James Kidwell as chief executive with effect from today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • FedEx's Smith Says Freight Shifting From Air to Sea
    FedEx CEO Fred Smith said more shippers are transporting goods via ocean shipping at the expense air carriers, a modal...
  • WFS, Aviapartner to Form Global Air Cargo Handling Giant
    Shareholders of Worldwide Flight Services and Aviapartner agreed to combine the two companies. If approved by relevant competition authorities,...
  • Freight Volume Down Again at Singapore's Changi Airport
    Singapore's Changi Airport saw cargo volumes contract by 2.8 percent year-over-year last month. Overall, 152,884 metric tons were handled...
  • Russia's Summa Closes in on Fesco Takeover
    Russia's Summa investment and trading group moved closer to a $1.4 billion takeover of Fesco as it prepares to make...
  • Emirates to Launch New Iraq Service
    Emirates is expanding it air freight capacity to Iraq after seeing demand soar. The airline will launch a four...
  • ILWU Files Suit in Portland Dispute
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union elevated its battle with the electrical workers' union and terminal operator ICTSI Oregon a...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Cargo Bookings to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Hapag-Lloyd temporarily suspended "acceptance of shipments" bound for Riyadh via the Port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. "Riyadh-bound containers are...
  • Japanese Exports to US Soar 38.2 Percent
    Japan's exports to the United States rose for the seventh consecutive month in May on a year-on-year basis, jumping 38.2...
  • APL Seeks Rate Increase on Asia-Europe Trade
    APL plans to implement a general rate increase on the westbound leg of Asia-Europe trade, effective July 1. The...
  • Regional Planning Expert Calls for CREATE Program for Southern California
    A regional planning expert called upon goods movement interests in Southern California to develop a CREATE-style public-private infrastructure development program...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • Good news...bad news for ocean carriers
    You have probably noticed that the cost of filling your car with fuel has been somewhat less in this past month, reflecting the sharp fall in the cost of crude ...
  • Solverminds signs up Philippine carrier
    Specialist software solution company Chennai, India-headquartered Solverminds has through its subsidiary, SVM Solutions & Technologies, inked a contract ...
  • Extension of 100% scanning deadline welcomed but NRF still calls for repeal
    The recently announced two-year extension before the 100% US box container scanning mandate has to be introduced has been welcomed by the industry - but shipper ...
  • Sub-panamax tonnage prospects are promising
    DVB Bank of Germany, which is a main player in the ship finance sector, believes that the prospects for sub-panamax (2,000 - 3,000TEU) vessels are more promising ...
  • AfDB pours USD18 million into ISSIF
    In a bid to inject pace into sub-Saharan Africa's desperate need to improve its infrastructure, including that of its transport systems, the African Development ...
  • ESC objects to compulsory weighing of containers
    Answering ocean carriers' recently repeated call for all containers to be compulsorily weighed, the European Shippers' Council (ESC) has opined that it is a false ...
  • MSC slows Asia-Med services
    MSC has added an extra vessel to the rotations of its Dragon and Tiger services between Asia and the Mediterranean. According to Alphaliner, two additional ...
  • Marsh leaves the Braemar boardroom
    Alan Marsh FICS, retires as chief executive of London-based Braemar Shipping Services [BSS] today, after heading up the company in its plc format for the past 11 ...
  • Asia-Europe rates head south early
    The average all-in freight rate of all cargo loaded out of China for Europe continued downwards last week. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's China Containerised ...
  • Felixstowe rail reaches new high
    The Port of Felixstowe has set a new rail record, handling a total of 11,474 containers (17,211 TEUs) in a single week. This follows three weeks of record-breaking ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • Eagle strikes a deal
    Lenders take a bite out of Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner in exchange for debt overhaul and covenant cure.
  • CCM coverage coup continues
    Clarkson Capital Markets wades deeper into new territory after adding Golar stocks to equities research repertoire.
  • DOF director steps down
    Oslo-listed offshore giant tight lipped about which competitor poached longtime board member Britt Mjellem.
  • All eyes on Iran
    EU ban may extinguish surge in floating storage as Tehran turns to NITC tanker fleet for transport needs, MJLF says.
  • Milaha seals $110m loan
    Credit line with Qatar National Bank will fund 19 tugs under construction.
  • Seafarers face longer ordeals
    Pirates held crews for an average of eight months in 2011, a rise of more than 50%, according to a new report.
  • Birkeland crosses stateside
    ABN AMRO places Francis Birkeland at the head of a fresh assault on the US finance market.
  • Hapag halts Atlantic run
    German container line suspends service to US due to market doldrums.
  • Euroseas sees out fundraiser
    Aristides Pittas-controlled owner is almost $15m to the good after wrapping up a rights issue.
  • Bumi inks Nam Cheong order
    Hassan Basma-led Malaysian offshore owner kicks off its latest newbuilding programme with four-ship order at compatriot yard.
  • TY ties up another six
    Florida's FMT goes ahead with optional tank barges at Mississippi shipyard.
  • DVB backs Universal push
    German lender at the head of consortium offering up $275m to Geden Lines spin-off.
  • Bitumen carrier breaks up
    Cargo washes up on Philippine shores as grounded Chang Da 12 battered by rough seas.
  • Cosco Corp cause for concern
    DBS Vickers says exposure of Cosco Corp (Singapore) to Europe makes it more of a risk to investors than Yangzijiang despite FreeSeas default.
  • Universal reveals final secrets
    Geden-backed venture begins $200m IPO march backed by a first quarter profit and a board containing Jens Ismar.
  • Femco denies arms shipment
    Russian owner of Alaed breaks silence to claim vessel is "now making ordinary commercial voyage."
  • Weakened, not beaten
    Navies must keep up pressure on Somali gunmen despite falling attacks, warns EU Navfor commander.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • INTTRA signs on Spanish NVO
  • WFS, Aviapartner to combine
    Shareholders of both WFS and Aviapartner have agreed to combine the companies, with Aviapartner to join WFS. The new group will be controlled by LBO France, WFS' majority shareholder.
  • IKEA to erect solar panels on DCs
  • Disney to use Jaxport for most Florida imports
  • Phoenix International reportedly for sale
    Chicago-based freight forwarder Phoenix International is reportedly exploring a $500 million sale, according to a report this week by Reuters. The report listed a string of the top global logistics companies as potential suitors.
  • News of TIGER grant recipients trickles out
    DOT will announce later this week the full list of recipients of its TIGER grants, but several ports and other government agencies receiving funds were notified by members of Congress and made announcements.
  • Canada welcomed into TPP fold
    A day after Mexico was welcomed into negotiations over a sweeping pan-Pacific trade pact, Canada was also invited Tuesday, with two of the United States' top five trading partners now involved.
  • CSL orders 2 gearless bulkers
  • Ebbrecht joins Railinc board

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 20, 2012
  • New guide on abatement technology
    'Exhaust gas treatment systems will not be suitable for all ship types,' says classification society.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah
    Sharp falls in Suez.
  • Markets firm in Rotterdam but soften elsewhere
    Good demand in Hamburg.
  • SEEMP can be 'turned into a business advantage'
    DNV encourages ship operators to 'use the new requirements to create some momentum for energy efficiency in the company.'
  • New LNG bunkering terminal could be operational in 2015
    Vopak forms 'strategic alliance' with owner of gas-grid in south-west Sweden.
  • Rosneft Marine opens office in China
    Company sees opportunity to provide low sulphur fuel to ships heading into North American ECA.
  • Brightoil's US operations 'accumulated $15 million loss'
    Group says it is conducting an audit of its US activities.
  • Bunker prices firming in Asian ports
    Supplies of bunkers 'fine' in key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Two more players exit Singapore bunker market
    Prestige Marine and Gas Trade no longer have MPA licences to supply bunkers in Singapore.
  • Huyundai Heavy starts exporting LNG fuelled engines
    Hyundai HiMSEN H35/40GV engine can be used in power plants, vessels and offshore facilities.
  • Hong Kong annual bunker sales may drop by 1 million mt in 2012
    Volumes could fall to 7 million mt, says Managing Director of Sea Trader International Ltd.
  • Japan receives first valemax vessel
    Vessel will emit 34% lesser carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of ore transported than other ships.
  • Quality disputes 'more major' than quantity disputes
    Bunker quality claims can be 'huge', says admiralty manager of Fichte & Co.

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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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