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May 22, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asian, Japanese shipowners protest Panama Canal toll hike proposals
  • Canadian Pacific proxy battle results in strike threat over pension reform
  • Drewry survey shows container shipping underperforms on service
  • China Merchants Logistics to set up distribution facility in Hefei
  • Hainan set up farm product trading and logistics facility in Tianjin
  • Guangzhou widens logistics index spectrum to provide greater nuance
  • Cargotec sets up China joint venture with Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries
  • Top DP World executives inspect West African terminal in Senegal
  • Toll mulls fate of loss-making divisions dragging on company's growth
  • Famous Pacific Shipping moves 37 giant brewery tanks in Sri Lanka
  • Generalov to step down from FESCO, but only at the right price
  • Fire engulfs Air Cargo Carrier SH36's right landing gear while taxiing
  • Cargolux flies cargo from Chongqing to Luxembourg via KL, Mideast, Georgia
  • DHL Global Forwarding invests in new logistic centre at Brussels Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DB Schenker Logistics, Khimji Ramdas Oman joint venture commences operations
  • EU Navfor takes piracy fight ashore
  • Evergreen Line, Hanjin & UASC to launch West Africa service
  • Hanjin to levy Asia-Europe surcharge from June 1
  • IMO signs strategic counter-piracy capacity building partnerships with UN agencies & EU
  • NYK hybrid turbocharger's onboard electric-supply system recognised with excellence award
  • Port of LAs April box volume hits all-time high
  • RCL, NYKs Thailand-Vietnam-Pearl River Delta service
  • Iran curbs push India to lean on UAE for oil
  • ChPT proposes to develop dry port, multimodal logistics hub
  • JN Port inks agreement with Union Bank to facilitate e-payment
  • Major Ports' capacity proposed to be nearly doubled in 12th Plan
  • NMPT expects to handle more main line vessels from Africa
  • No final decision on Ports Regulatory Authority Bill: Vasan
  • Vizag Agriport to develop fertiliser berth at Visakhapatnam Port
  • India 46th in global trade logistics performance: WB

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • BNSF Railway increases Q1 profit by 16%
    The Omaha (USA)-based transport provider BNSF Railway, which owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported a Q+/2012 net income of USD 789 million, almost 16% more than in the same period ...
  • Asiana Airlines doubles Chongqing service
    Starting today (21 May), South Korean Asiana Airlines is offering two more flights per week to Chongqing, thus doubling its frequency between Seoul Incheon and the Central Chinese ...
  • Bertin SRl and Loxx team up
    The German service provider Loxx recently began to collaborate with Bertin Srl (Italy) for shipments to and from Veneto (Italy). The backdrop to the partnership is the restructurin...
  • New trailers for Gschwend Transport
    The Swiss transport provider Gschwend Transporte recently took delivery of a new single-axle cityliner semitrailer from Kriessner GK Grünenfelder AG. Gschwend, based in Oberreit, w...
  • Spain's TCB Railway receives ISO 9001 quality management certification
    Spain-based TCB Railway, a rail freight company owned by Grup TCB, has been certified as compliant with the ISO 9001 standard for quality management. The international standard IS...
  • Ipsen Industrial Packing inaugurates new export packing centre
    A new export packing centre for Ipsen Industrial Packing has been built in Bremen (Germany)'s industrial park. Ipsen, a medium-sized enterprise, officially inaugurated the building...
  • Syphax started service to Turkey
    The new, privately-owned Tunisian Syphax Airlines started to serve Istanbul-Sabiha Gökcen airport on 19 May. The bi-weekly service that takes off from its hub Sfax (Tunisia) is the...
  • Wim Bosman opens branch in Moscow
    The Dutch forwarding and logistics company Wim Bosman has further expanded its network in Russia by opening a new branch in Moscow. This branch is an addition to the current presen...
  • Agility inaugurates new facility in Malaysia
    Logistics service provider Agility has opened a new facility in Penang (Malaysia) to meet growing demand for logistics services in the country. The new facility provides 6,000 sqm ...
  • Thai's second Boeing B747-400 cargo freighter enters service
    Thai Airways International plc (Thai) has introduced its second Boeing B747-400 retrofitted cargo freighter. It is being operated by Thai Cargo Services. Thai sponsored Ken Theerad...
  • Port of Rotterdam Q1 throughput up 3%
    The port of Rotterdam reported that its Q1/2012 throughput of 110 million t was 3% higher compared to the same period last year. (it)
  • Maersk Line to increase rates on Latin American routes
    Denmark-based Maersk Line will increase its rates for USA and Mexico services to Brazil by USD 100 per 20ft, 40ft and 45ft container, while prices from Brazil to Central America an...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • Fairstar Heavy secures $247 million syndicated loan
  • Greenpeace blocks bulker from leaving Brazil for U.S. with cargo...
  • Rolls-Royce thrusters selected for three new Turkish Navy...
  • Tidewater reports fourth quarter results and year end earnings...
  • Former captain found guilty of dumping from Mercator Lines...

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • Grays Harbor development group eyes Satsop Business Park changes
  • Halibut Henry's Cafe now open at Bellingham Cruise Terminal
  • Weather conditions put hold on Crowley tow of USS IOWA
  • Schnitzer Steel predicts third quarter 2012 slowdown
  • NYK hybrid turbocharger nets award of excellence

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • China's iron-ore import price hits six-month low
    Steel mills redeliver cargo and dampen capesize demand
  • Staying within the boundaries
    Flag states must not delegate all responsibility to class societies, says Isle of Man registry
  • MLC Convention is an overwhelming task
    Classification societies gear up to implement MLC Convention
  • Owners gear up for ship energy efficiency deadline
    Seven months to D-day, the race is on to certify more than 50,000 ships
  • Shipdex online manual tool seeks Japanese backers
    System updates vessels' operating instructions
  • UK Carnival chief hangs tough in choppy waters
    Bridge teams should be a democracy, says Dingle
  • Supramax secondhand prices trending upward
    Vintage tonnage yet to join suit in uptick
  • Fairstar lands $247m loan to fend off Dockwise advance
    Fresh cash covers outstanding payments for semi-submersibles
  • Maersk may make further bond issues this year
    Move would overturn previous policy to complete only one sale of debt per year
  • Turkey's autogas boom boosts small LPG carriers
    Subsidies mean that demand for smaller tonnage could prove short-lived
  • Barnes quits American P&I Club to run US broking venture
    PL Ferrari and Frank Crystal join forces
  • Legal challenge could delay Serco ferry takeover
    Rival bidder unhappy with Scottish Executive contract
  • Plans for Abbot Point port expansion scaled back
    Six out of eight additional terminals scrapped
  • Ferry operators fail to overturn Dover tariffs
    UPDATED: Trust port to press ahead with privatisation following inspector's report
  • Scandlines downplays talk of sale of routes between Germany and Sweden
    Speculation over discussions with route partner Stena Line regarding sale of the Trelleborg-Rostock route
  • Shipowners support Brussels' anti-piracy efforts
    Europe hints at role in setting standards for armed security
  • Maritime security industry wants to shape IMO regulation
    Players say shipowners should fund the framework
  • China's New Order
    Political transition sees the Chinese government's usual deft economic touch falter
  • Knightsbridge takes Sanko to court
    US-listed tanker owner joins queue to sue Japanese shipowner in Baltimore
  • Police hunt for ex-Vinalines chairman
    New Vietnam shipping scandal follows Vinashin convictions
  • Marenave sees KG sell-out as chance to buy bargain ships
    Chief executive Tobias König says company is well positioned to benefit from coming changes
  • Lloyd Fonds looks to full-year profit
    KG house to focus on existing funds
  • 'Warfare at the waterfront' as demolition prices slip
    Cash buyers look to knock money off high-priced deals
  • Save the reef
    Shipping has a duty to put the public's mind at rest about the safety of the Great Barrier reef, before the mood turns ugly
  • Singapore beats Germany to top spot in logistics performance index
    Germans fall to fourth place in World Bank survey
  • Vale may launch second floating storage centre for giant VLOCs
    Global marketing director names South Korea as possible location
  • Gaurav Prem master found guilty in pollution case
    Taohim convicted on two charges of obstruction
  • India denies bail to Enrica Lexie guards
    Kollam court cites flight risk for marines held on murder charge

Fairplayweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • Work halted on Cai Mep container terminal
    VIETNAM has halted work on a deepsea box terminal in Cai Mep's port, Nguyen Thanh Tinh of operator Gemadept told Fairplay today
  • Stena Bulk to spin off expanded LNG business
    STENA Bulk, the drybulk and tanker operator, said it plans to spin off its LNG unit and expand it as a separate company
  • VLGC rates ease off
    THE VLGC spot market appears to be correcting itself from early May's surge
  • Knightsbridge targets Sanko
    NASDAQ-listed Knightsbridge Tankers is the latest plaintiff to be awarded an attachment against the Sanko Steamship-owned Sanko Mineral
  • Japan remains S&P top dog
    JAPAN'S sellers are dominating bulker S&P, accounting for half of reported newbuilding resales in the past week
  • Fairstar signs for $247M loan facility
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport said today it has signed a $247M syndicated loan facility led by ING Bank
  • Minsheng seeks IPO clearance in China
    MINSHENG Shipping has asked the Shanghai Stock Exchange for permission to proceed with an IPO
  • PSA, Tianjin bolster ties
    PSA HAS said it has "strengthened ties" with Tianjin Port Group in line with development plans for hinterland investments in northeastern China
  • Asians assail Panama plan to raise tolls
    ASIAN shipowners are opposing a proposal by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to raise tolls by 7.4-7.6% from 1 July
  • Sale of arrested VLCC illuminates S&P picture
    SINGAPORE bunker trader Sentek Singapore has bought a Maroil-owned VLCC that had been under arrest in the city-state since 12 August last year
  • Abbot Point port expansion cut back
    QUEENSLAND'S government confirmed today it has decided to cut back drastically on the Abbot Point coal port's expansion
  • 3 sought after fatal sinking
    SEARCHERS are looking today for three crew members missing since a general cargo ship capsized and sank this weekend in the Ionian Sea, killing its captain
  • Courage gains property stake
    TAIWAN'S bulker company Courage Marine said today it has secured a stake in a Shanghai property from a debtor whom it identified as Jason Chang
  • Japan's yards dive to 3-year low
    ORDERS for Japan's struggling shipbuilders have dived to a three-year low since the new fiscal year began

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • Diesel Prices Fall Below $4 a Gallon
    Diesel prices across the U.S. dropped below the $4 gallon mark, declining 4.8 cents in the week ending May 21...
  • Tianjin Port Group, PSA International Agree to Develop Port
    China's Tianjin Port Group and Singapore-based global container terminal operator PSA International have signed an agreement to further develop Tianjin...
  • Economists Forecast Slow Gains Through 2013
    The National Association for Business Economics said its quarterly survey of economists foresees continued moderate growth through 2013 as the...
  • Cargo Volume Falls at Hong Kong International Airport
    Cargo throughput at the world's largest freight airport fell 12.5 percent last month compared to March. Volume through Hong...
  • Footwear Sales, Imports Tread Upward
    Footwear sales in the U.S. were up 7.9 percent in March, rising to a near-record $2.41 billion, just short of...
  • Antwerp to Operate Dutch Rail Terminal
    The Antwerp Port Authority has joined a consortium to operate a new rail freight terminal across the border of the...
  • Delaware Seeks to Expand Port of Wilmington
    Delaware officials are seeking a public-private partnership to expand the Port of Wilmington by developing a $500 million deepwater terminal...
  • Eaton to Buy Irish-based Cooper Industries
    Industrial manufacturer Eaton is purchasing a global electrical equipment supplier in a bid to create a $21.5 billion power management...
  • Savannah Container Throughput Dropped in April
    The volume of containers moving through the port of Savannah dropped by 4.2 percent in April from the same month...
  • MSC Hikes Rates from Eastern Mediterranean to Chile
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will put a general rate increase into effect next month on all westbound cargo shipped from the...
  • Union Gives Canadian Pacific 72-Hour Strike Notice
    Just days after William Ackman, an activist investor, wrested control of Canadian Pacific Railroad, the honeymoon is already over. ...
  • DHL Opens Distribution and Consolidation Center in Hong Kong
    DHL Express has opened a distribution and consolidation center in Hong Kong near to Hong Kong International Airport. ...
  • Three Carriers Form West Africa-Europe VSA
    Evergreen Line, Hanjin Shipping and United Arab Shipping Co. are teaming up in a new vessel-sharing agreement that will launch...
  • Trucking Safety on a Crash Course
    Two years after federal regulators launched the Compliance, Safety and Accountability initiative, the program is still incomplete, lacking a long-promised...
  • XPO Logistics Itching to Grow
    XPO Logistics is willing to suffer some short-term pain in return for long-term gain, taking a first quarter loss of...
  • High Transportation Costs Spark Intermodal Growth
    You'd be hard pressed to find a better barometer than intermodal traffic of the road ahead for U.S. shippers and...
  • Centers of Excellence and Expertise Ease Imports Processing
    Few industries can match the repetitive practices of automobile importers. "We use the same carriers. We ship to the same...
  • Euro-Crash Threatens Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges
    Ocean carriers are walking a tightrope in the Asia-Europe trades as they prepare to raise freight rates for the fourth...
  • LTL Carriers in It for the Long Haul
    The less-than-truckload landscape changed in the past couple of decades as mergers, acquisitions and company failures shifted market share. Traditionally...
  • Easing of PTC Regulations Falls Short of Rail Hopes
    The Obama administration's loosening of restrictions on a costly crash-avoidance technology mandate this month did little to bring great joy...
  • Legislators Pressed to Review Lacey Act
    Retailers, homebuilders and importers are urging Congress to take a fresh look at an environmental law that was amended four...
  • Hopes Mount for National Freight Transportation Plan
    It's a sad state of affairs when the most anyone can hope for in the next surface transportation bill is...
  • Active For-Hire Carriers Growing in Number
    Less sometimes is more, as QualifiedCarriers found when it delved into the Department of Transportation data on motor carriers. The...
  • Motor Carriers Adapt to CSA
    Out on the road, where regulatory aspirations meet reality, the impact of the CSA initiative is easier to sense than...
  • On Double-Brokered Loads: The Devil You Know - And Don't Know
    Q: I have a question on our liability for a double-brokered load. We brokered the load and, unbeknownst to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • CI Awards 2012: beat the TUESDAY [May 22] cut-off
  • Langh offers new design of steel carrying container
    Alaskartano (Finland)-based Langh Ship Cargo Solutions, which specialises in the design of equipment and systems for the shipment of heavy goods, including steel, ...
  • South Africa scores well in latest World Bank logistics report
    The Washington (DC)-based World Bank's latest survey measuring a country's trading efficiency has seen South Africa register a significant improvement in its performance ...
  • MISC still working out its liner pain
    Malaysian transport group MISC Berhad's operating profit for the first quarter was ravaged by exit costs from its liner business sector in which it called a final ...
  • MOL's on time performance 'badly hit' by port congestion
    MOL's average on-time arrival performance for the first quarter of this year in the east-west trades has dropped compared to Q4 2011 as it has been knocked by port ...
  • PSA inks new deal with Tianjin
    Singapore's PSA has signed a 'strategic co-operation framework agreement' with China's Tianjin Port Group [TPG] designed to develop further synergies between the ...
  • Obama tells EU: focus on jobs and growth
    Speaking at a meeting of the G8 nations at Camp David, Maryland at the weekend, US President Barack Obama said that there was an 'emerging consensus' that European ...
  • ICG's boxes drop 6% against austerity backcloth
    The number of containers transported by the Dublin-headquartered, Irish Continental Group's Eucon and Feederlink feeder and domestic services declined by 5.9% to ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • TransAtlantic AHTS goes long
    Swedish offshore vessel about to break out of the spot game after penning Stena drillship support pact with Chevron Canada.
  • Noble eyes ETA's frozen funds
    Hong Kong trader attempts to unthaw cash tied to Heidmar case after Emirates Trading fails to settle arbitration award.
  • Evergreen lines up loop
    Taiwanese containership giant prepares to pair of 2,000 TEU vessels to work on Persian Gulf rotation.
  • Tidewater tops forecasts
    Dean Taylor prepares to leave on a high note as New York-listed offshore giant sees earnings more than double.
  • Shell locks in Frontline trio
    Time charter rates hold steady despite spot surge as tanker titan ties up series of two-year VLCC fixtures, brokers say.
  • Braemar cuts bonuses
    Shrinking performance bonuses take a toll on the pay packets of Alan Marsh, James Kidwell and Quentin Soanes.
  • Excel fixes duo
    Greek owner finds another year's work for two ships, with Iron Vassilis taking $3,000 per day pay cut.
  • SinOceanic inks finance deal
    Jan Haakon Pettersen-led boxship owner wraps up expensive short-term package to finance costly newbuilding.
  • ONGC under fire
    SCI and Greatship have a pop at charterer for booking elderly offshore vessels at rock-bottom rates.
  • Ferrari links with Crystal
    Leading US insurance broker launches marine operation in partnership with top P&I specialist.
  • Concern over Vietnamese ships
    Country's register says at least 20 vessels detained this year over safety issues.
  • Fesco chiefs eye bonus
    Russian container line could pay 57% of 2011 profit to its directors.
  • Hoegh LNG lands FPSO gig
    Sveinung Stohle-led company wins engineering study for floating liquefaction unit.
  • Vale to build VLOC hub
    Brazilian mining giant may chose Korea for a second trans-shipment hub for its giant ore carriers.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • Taylor, helped drive Customs' AMS with liners, died
    Gary S. Taylor, who is credited with bringing the liner carrier perspective to U.S. Customs' development of the Automated Manifest System, died of cancer on May 12 in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 62.
  • MSC ends Europe-Central America loop
    According to a notice on carrier's German Website, cargo can now reach its Cristobal hub (on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal) direct via its Europe-WCSA service, and can reach Puerto Limon via transshipment over Freeport, Bahamas.
  • APS starts operations in Portland, Ore.
  • PSA, Tianjin port ink expansion deal
    PSA said the agreement "forms the basis for both companies to seek further collaboration and expansion." The two entities already collaborate on port projects in China.
  • MOL's on-time rate drops in 1Q
    The carrier said its performance in the first quarter was affected by Asian port congestion, particularly in Hong Kong, Yantian, Singapore, and Shanghai, and bad weather in Europe (as well as fog in Shanghai).
  • DB Schenker taps new head of rail automotive
  • Lawmaker claims retaliation against FMC staffers
  • Hamlin confirmed to Oakland port board

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 21, 2012
  • EU sulphur regulation compromise 'might fly'
    Confirmation of strict 2015 limit for ECAs on the cards; EU may move ahead of IMO on general 0.50% sulphur limit.
  • Mixed price movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Southern European markets also lack direction.
  • Small price rises in Fujairah
    Players report low demand in Middle East hub.
  • Bullish near term outlook for fuel oil
    Fuel oil 'probably the most interesting product' at present, says Barclays Capital commodities analyst.
  • Oil below $100 expected to be short-lived
    Conference hears that supply buffers 'remain slim' and global demand robust despite high prices hurting demand in in OECD countries.
  • Shipping caught by 'fatal combination' of falling rates and rising prices
    Hapag-Lloyd CEO says rates rises will bring prices and costs 'back into harmony'.
  • BP committed to continue deepwater oil projects
    After spending $22 billion in wake of Deepwater Horizon disaster, BP says it 'cannot walk away' from deepwater oil projects.
  • Hydrogen powered vessel to start commercial operations
    'Large tankers could be hydrogen powered in 20 or 30 years,' says fuel cell designer.
  • Fuel additive performance claims verified by LR
    Product designed to treat many of the quality issues commonly associated with modern marine distillate fuels.
  • Price movements lack direction in key Asian ports
    Good avails in Asian ports on Monday.
  • Fuel homogenisers can lower vessel operating costs, says maker
    Producer of CD92 homogeniser claims it can recover up to 80% of sludge content for use as bunkers.
  • Asia new 'large market' for LNG use
    Industry executive suggests existing LNG terminals can be refurbished to enable bunkering operations.
  • Hambantota bunkering facility to be comissioned 'shortly'
    SLPA 'vigorously campaigning' to use Hambantota as transshipment hub for vehicles.
  • Investors urged to 'increase exposure' to Aegean shares
    Aegean has potential to show improved volumes on the back of recent stronger tanker market activity, says Dahlman Rose.
  • Gulf Petrochem plans to expand bunker ops at UAE ports
    Expansion would meet 'growing requirements' of clients, says Group CEO.

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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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