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April 23, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates slip to US$1,708/TEU, but advance to $2,415/FEU for USWC
  • US export boom continues unabated as wide range of shipments soar
  • Port of Chongqing's first quarter box volume up 21.2pc to 179,200 TEU
  • Tacoma first quarter box volume rises 3.1pc as Seattle declines 5pc
  • Hapag to start Russia Express from Bremerhaven via Poland Baltic region
  • Singapore's 6,606-TEU Kota Carum PIL ship docks at Aden box terminal
  • Savannah's March box volume up 8.3pc, breaks record set in April, 2011
  • Marseilles-Fos quarterly container volume increases 26pc to 260,000 TEU
  • INTTRA's Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board (SAB) to expand 25pc
  • OBI Poland awards warehousing and distribution to Kuehne + Nagel
  • PPG to take part in exhibitions to highlight member services
  • Ecuador's Petroamazonas renews CEVA to supply drilling operations
  • Gefco Romania reports 30pc revenue surge despite uncertain economy
  • Hactl to establish first IATA-Authorised Training Centre in Hong Kong
  • European airlines want US to accept EU air cargo security as sufficient
  • Lufthansa Cargo Charter reaches out for more United States markets
  • Swissport licensed as ground handler at Moroccan international airports

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its India/Middle East-East Africa service
  • ICS supports IMO agreement on LLMC increases
  • INTTRAs Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board announces 25 pc growth in membership
  • Panamax rates surge the most since May 09
  • Shipping not properly prepared for uncomfortable bank meetings
  • Survey highlights woes of seafarers facing criminal charges
  • Vasan accepts delivery of DCI dredger during Netherlands visit
  • India is Dubais top trading partner
  • India proposes working group for BRICS bank
  • India, Russia may trade in local currencies
  • Iran buys Indian soyameal at record prices
  • VCT aiming at half a million TEUs throughput in phased manner
  • Allcargo CFS, Mundra organises free health check-up
  • Indev Groups Panvel CFS inaugurated
  • Manoj Kumar Singh takes charge as RGM, CONCOR Central Region
  • Exporters data to be posted directly on DGFT site
  • Forex reserves inch to $293.141 bn
  • Govt to decide sugar exports mechanism soon: Thomas
  • Khullar not in favour of new cotton export registrations
  • Trade deficit hits all-time high $ 185 bn
  • Adi Godrej is CIIs new President
  • Its not all gloom & doom out there
  • CEE readying for membership conference
  • Project cargo network delivers member services

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Panama Canal plans toll increases
  • Jumbo Shipping orders second K-class ship at Brodosplit
  • LR publishes rules for stern-first ice-class ships
  • Wärtsilä reports increase in order intake
  • Contract signed for first Chinese-built engine of MAN B&W...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Study finds few industrial sites available to Portland businesses
  • DOT wants American companies to build new passenger rail cars
  • Coast Guard Base Seattle holds command change ceremony
  • Port of Newport calling for qualified economic consulting firms
  • Rail association reports drop in carload numbers for March

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • LR1 product tanker earnings hit 2012 high
    Increased Japanese and South Korean product output boosts vessel demand
  • Iskenderun box terminal poised to open for business
    Division of Ankara-based Limak hopes to receive first boxship next month
  • Partners target UK port development
    HR Wallingford and UKPA to pursue projects at home and abroad
  • Mergers and acquisitions set to increase, says KPMG
    'Promising' start to 2012 with deals worth $19.7bn during first quarter
  • CMB bottom line boosted by sales of Fortescue and Clarksons shares
    First-quarter results of Bocimar parent company post huge jump on capital gains
  • G4S appoints Ewence head of maritime security
    Former Nato anti-piracy chief slams falling numbers of naval forces
  • One master in four has faced criminal charges
    More than 80% of seafarers complain of unfair treatment
  • KG industry divided over its future
    After 2011 marked an 18-year low in attracting cash for shipping investments, fund issuers question whether there really can be a return to business as usual
  • High slippage levels offer hope for struggling tanker owners
    Owners make efforts to delay deliveries into an already bloated global fleet
  • Do not take bunkers lightly
    Standard P&I Club guide is packed with vital information on refuelling
  • Gap between panamax and capesize rates hits 10-month record
    Increased Atlantic loading creates fixture boom for smaller bulkers
  • Interest stirring in boxship feeder newbuildings
    Ageing fleet in need of replacement
  • StealthGas inks new charters for smaller LPG carriers
    Prospects strengthen for small and coastal tonnage
  • Police raid HSH Nordbank offices
    Ship finance firm investigated after Turkish deal sours
  • PSAI goes solo at Mumbai JNPT
    Local partner pulls out of fourth box terminal project
  • Costa Concordia salvage contract to be awarded this weekend
    Insiders tip Titan hot favourite
  • Scandlines cuts shore-based jobs
    At least 110 staff to be made redundant by 2015
  • Capesize market struggles to recover
    Rates flat as debate over China demand continues
  • CF Sharp denies Iranian links
    Boss says Philippines firm unconnected to Singapore unit named on EU sanctions list
  • Los Angeles aims to protect discretionary cargo in five-year plan
    Port prepares for greater competition after Panama Canal enlarged
  • Buenos Aires bungles
    Argentina's wrong-headed nationalisation of YPF is bad for trade and shipping
  • Ningbo Port Co posts 12.2% rise in net profits
    China's second largest port complex continues to see double-digit growth
  • Whiter than white
    Arctic ventures need regulation as well as investment
  • Wärtsilä rides the storm
    Sales slow but order intake recovers
  • Standard & Poor's downgrades FSL
    Move follows termination of charter contracts with BLT and Torm, exposing vessels to spot market
  • Italy pays $200,000 to families of dead Indian fishermen
    Kerala High Court settles compensation suit despite pending criminal proceedings
  • IMO extends liability limits for shipowners
    Loss of life liability increases by $1m
  • Nanjing Tanker first-quarter losses triple
    Weak rates and high fuel costs plague Shanghai-listed firm
  • Cosco Singapore wins $220m drill barges order
    Two units for Energy Drilling to be built at China subsidiary Cosco Shipyard

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Nord LB lifts ship finance profits
    HIGHER net interest margins boosted ship finance earnings at state bank Nord LB last year, despite growing turmoil in its existing loan portfolio
  • United sells barge fleet
    FLORIDA'S United Maritime has sold its inland barge division to Ingram for $222M, the company has confirmed
  • Royal Carib trims outlook
    NYSE-listed Royal Caribbean reduced its 2012 earnings forecast today despite signs that Costa Concordia fallout is waning
  • Soft VLCC market "in hands of charterers"
    Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have fallen sharply this week and an oversupply of tonnage in the Arabian Gulf is likely to ensure that the rates will continue to soften, analyst and broker sources say
  • Wartsila interims dip, full year forecast stands
    WARTSILA has reported a slight fall in 1Q12 profit, but the management repeated an earlier forecast that net sales would rise slightly this year
  • Asciano settles wage deal
    AUSTRALIAN port operator Asciano announced a final agreement yesterday on wages and conditions for container terminal workers, after almost 20 months of negotiations and strikes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • YRC Worldwide Asks Lenders for Leeway
    Trucking giant YRC Worldwide is asking its lenders to renegotiate the credit agreement that paved the way for its $500...
  • Vulnerability: Trade Security in the Cloud
    A panel at the 7th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute event in March raised the specter of an international hacking...
  • CKYH Alliance Making Virginia Last Port Call
    The Port of Virginia is gaining a last-out port call as a result of the CKYH alliance's decision to upgrade...
  • Charleston Container Volume Jumps in March
    Container volume in the Port of Charleston rose 12 percent in year-over-year in March, the strongest month for containerized traffic...
  • Yum! Brands, McDonald's See Earnings Spike
    A continuing Chinese love affair with American fast food is translating into solid earnings for Yum! Brands and McDonald's. ...
  • Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 15 Percent
    Intermodal, logistics operator revenue jumps 52 percent to $740 million Hub Group reported a 15 percent increase in intermodal...
  • Cargo Thieves Increasingly Sophisticated, Expert Warns
    An expert in cargo theft advised warehouse operators and motor carriers to spare no expense when it comes to securing...
  • CP Quadruples Profit Amid Proxy Fight
    Canadian Pacific Railway in the first quarter quadrupled its profit and improved its operating ratio, a key measure of profitability,...
  • Kraft, Kellogg Sue Sea Star, Crowley
    Sea Star Line, Crowley Liner Services and their parent companies have been hit with a second civil antitrust lawsuit by...
  • CSAV Raises India-Europe Freight Rates
    Chilean container carrier CSAV will impose a general rate increase on westbound trade from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe...
  • Big Ships to Foster Change at West Coast Ports
    The March 16 arrival of the massive ship Fabiola at the Port of Long Beach serves as a wake-up call...
  • On East Coast Ports: Big Apple Bites Back
    Last week I was asked to offer a competitive assessment of the Port of New York and New Jersey for...
  • ILWU Clerical Workers to Negotiate, With Bonus
    The union representing 600 office workers at shipping lines and marine terminals in Southern California surprised employers, in a pleasant...
  • India's Trade Deficit Hits Record $185 Billion
    India's trade deficit soared to $185 billion in fiscal 2011-12 as a 32.1 percent jump in imports outpaced a 21...
  • Commentary: When Double-Brokering Doubles the Hassle
    Q: My wife and I own a small freight brokerage and had a situation come up recently that I need...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • CMA CGM and Emirates to link up on Middle East/East Africa trade
    CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line have agreed to work together in the trade between South Asia/Middle East and East Africa. A new schedule encompassing two fixed ...
  • Evergreen upgrades its Libya link
    Further signs that the Libyan economy is recovering and reconstruction projects picking up can be seen from Evergreen's decision to raise the frequency of its shuttle ...
  • Ust Luga gets direct rail route to Moscow
    Newly opened Ust Luga Container Terminal (ULCT) says that its rail service to Moscow is now more competitive than those available from St Petersburg. The rail route ...
  • Evergreen to launch new Malaysia-Indonesia loop
    Taipei-headquartered Evergreen Line is expanding its feeder network over the southern Malaysian port of Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) by starting a new link to/from ...
  • Port Manatee's box boost
    The west coast Florida port of Port Manatee will see its container-handling capacity boosted within the next 18 months following a deal recently concluded between ...
  • South African wines tap into new markets
    In its latest report, Wines of South Africa (Wines SA) - an association whose main role is to promote the export of the country's wines - has highlighted the strong ...
  • Who won the freight rate war?
    Given that ocean carriers appear to have resolved their market share differences, SeaIntel Maritime Analysis feels it appropriate to ask: Who won the war? Its latest ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Perfection eludes TEN
    Company ends tough week unable to match $6.50 pricing of heavily discounted shares offering.
  • Shorts savage OSG
    Shares of New York tanker company reach a new high, and not in a good way.
  • Transatlantic's costs drive
    Swedish ro-ro owner starts extensive review of operations to halt three years of losses at industrial shipping unit.
  • Stealthgas seals 10 charters
    Harry Vafias-led tanker owner ties up a raft of vessels on bareboat deals.
  • RCCL down in the first
    But the effect of the Costa Concordia tragedy will be shortlived, says Fain.
  • No surprises from ACM
    Johnny Plumbe-led broker's annual profit to be in line with market expectations, but still constrained by weak rates.
  • Coscol clobbered
    Chinese group's heavy-lift unit sees three-month profit drop 98%.
  • Minute's silence for Moller
    Thousands asked to observe mark of respect for Danish shipping magnate prior to funeral service on Saturday
  • Cargoship leaks oil in Turkey
    Up to 35 tonnes of fuel spill from Wagenborg's Amstelborg following storm at Gemlik.
  • One killed in yard blast
    Three other workers injured in explosion on tug at Singapore plant.
  • Rina edges up earnings
    Ugo Salerno-led class society improves annual profit as revenue increases 21%.
  • Nobu's animal instinct
    Eccentric shipowner's latest brainwave involves converting VLOCs into giant FSRUs - dubbed turtles.
  • NYK sounds profit alarm
    Japanese giant says full-year numbers likely to be grim but predicts a return to profit in 2012.
  • Ambulance chasing
    Why lawyers are licking their lips in the downturn, and Maersk says farewell to Mr Denmark.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Valero refinery in SF gets FTZ status
  • CUSTOMS Info offers mobile app to forwarders
  • ILA should learn from ILWU, port official says
  • Maersk resumes Europe-to-Asia bookings
  • UMG sells United Barge Line
  • US Airways moves to merge with American
  • Expeditors: Air freight customers shipping less
  • Port of LA approves new 5-year plan
  • LeanLogistics opens French office
  • ITC hammers UAE on nails

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 20, 2012
  • Guide detailing ECA compliance launched
    Publication provides decision support reference guide on the accepted methods to ensure ECA compliance, and onboard guide to ECA zones, fuel switching, as well as reporting compliance.
  • Bunker prices mixed as week ends
    Players told Bunkerworld demand was strong on Friday.
  • ESPO hosts LNG bunkering workshop
    'Ports can break the 'chicken and egg' dilemma regarding the provision of LNG fuel by adopting a pro-active policy, but on the regulatory level a chicken and egg situation still exists.'
  • ABS announces structural changes
    ABS Vice President transfers to London to assume role of President and COO of European Division.
  • ICS applauds IMO's increase of limits of liability
    'We hope that the increases will help ensure that the principle of limitation of liability will be maintained,'says ICS Secretary General.
  • Remembering one of Bunkerworld's founders
    Carsten Boe, who along with his son Mikal Boe launched Bunkerworld in 1997, has passed away.
  • Royal Carribean releases first quarter financials
    Company has included $232 million and $923 million of fuel expense in its Q2 2012 and full year 2012 guidance, respectively.
  • IFO prices fall in Rotterdam
    Prices firm in South European ports.
  • Prices ease slightly in Middle East hub
    No bunker activity in Suez.
  • UK: Air pollution blamed for 13,000 premature deaths annually
    Study attributes 14% of total to emissions from shipping and aviation, but says cars and trucks pose greatest health risk.
  • Ship power provider sees focus on fuel efficiency
    Interest for gas fuelled vessels has increased 'also in segments that have not previously been powered by gas'.
  • Bunker prices end week soft
    Demand mostly average across key Asian ports on Friday.
  • Conference hears call for more ECAs
    Shipping industry's 'marginal profitability' does not give it the right pollute.
  • US barge operator expands fleet with acquisition
    Acquisition of barge transportation firm will add up to 667 marine vessels to Ingram Barge Company's fleet.
  • Indian refiner offers May-loading HSFO cargo
    More fuel oil supplies from India expected to be made available in the coming weeks.
  • Credit managers are 'ruling the market'
    The 'threat of bad debt is on everybody's mind', Chemoil director tells conference.
  • Shipping firms to face more 'uncomfortable' bank meetings
    Better for shipping companies to seek their banks' help prior to an expected default, says Moore Stephens.
  • Slow steaming could help strengthen dry bulk markets
    Dry bulk market will remain volatile for a 'prolonged period of time', says Bocimar.

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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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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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