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April 26, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to add transpacific loop via Wan Hai and 'K' Line slots purchase
  • Cosco's Piraeus first quarter volume increases 146pc to 504,000 TEU
  • Evergreen increases Libya shuttle to weekly, with second 1,000-TEUer
  • Shandong's Yantai port first quarter cargo volume increases 8.6 per cent
  • Threat piracy for seafarers troubling, declares Asian Shipowners Forum
  • Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens as volumes show steady growth
  • Industry needs to innovate to meet challenges ahead - Singapore minister
  • Malaysian forwarders sign with Aktiv Aspac and Multi-Purpose Insurans
  • CMA CGM, Emirates to provide two weekly Mideast to east Africa loops
  • Indonesia to invest US$2.47 billion to boost port's to 18 million TEU
  • Insurer to publish warnings against slipping, tripping and falling at sea
  • China's air cargo volume slides 6.1pc in March on weak global demand
  • Forward Air profits increase 30pc in first quarter to US$10.3 million
  • Indianapolis airport seeks cargo tenant for US Postal Service facility

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bill to prosecute pirates introduced in LS
  • Angré Port inaugurated
  • G. K. Vasan visits Antwerp Port
  • MbPT to beef up security system
  • Work on Panama Canal expansion seen behind schedule
  • Agriculture Minister pushes for additional exports
  • Cotton yarn exports surge 15 pc in FY12
  • Govt may permit more sugar exports due to higher output
  • Govt move puts off FIIs from investing in long-term debt
  • RBI has done nothing to boost exports: Fieo
  • Textile industry seeks FTA with Pakistan

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Kögel creates more than 100 jobs
    The trailer manufacturer Kögel, headquartered in Burtenbach (Germany) has created more than 100 jobs since 2009. The company now has around 600 employees at the Burtenbach location...
  • SBB Cargo invests in intermodal transport sector in Ticino
    Switzerland's railfreight service provider SBB Cargo has phased in a new terminal in Cadenazzo, canton Ticino. The facility has four sets of tracks, each 220 m long, and mobile han...
  • Pema continues to set records
    Pema, a commercial vehicle lessor based in Germany, is still chalking up success after setting new records in 2010 and 2011. The latest success was the firm's significant increase ...
  • Eurotunnel Shuttles: healthy 21% increase in Q1 revenue
    The Eurotunnel Group reported that its Q1/201 revenue reached EUR 222.5 million, an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2011. Shuttle traffic increased significantly in...
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches Adriatic Express (ADX)
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd (HL) is starting a new service called the Adriatic Express Service (ADX) at the beginning of May. The sailing will rotate between Rijek...
  • Evergreen Line is to upgrade its Libya Service
    The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is to upgrade its LYS - Libya service frequency from fortnightly to weekly, starting from the end of April 2012. The 1,000 teu "B...
  • BLS nominates candidate for board of directors
    The Swiss transport service provider BLS AG has nominated Lorenz Bösch as a new member of its board of directors. The election of the candidate will take place at the annual genera...
  • BAA announces sale of Edinburgh Airport
    On 23 April BAA announced that it has agreed to sell its 100% interest in Edinburgh Airport Ltd (UK) to Gatwick owner, the New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners, for G...
  • Forward Air profit soars
    The RFS provider Forward Air Corporation, based in Greeneville TN (USA), announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.07 per share of common st...
  • Airfreight industry regains confidence
    Airline industry confidence has improved slightly in Iata's April survey of CFOs and heads of cargo. Respondents reported weakness in Q1/2012 ...
  • Logwin opens new locations in Graz and Lauterach
    The international logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), recently expanded its network of sites in Austria by opening a new 600 sqm distribution cen...
  • Kerry Logistics lands logistics contract with Woolworths in South Australia
    Kerry Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, has secured a major contract with Woolworths Ltd in South Australia to provide landside logistics for general merchand...
  • Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics announce cooperation
    Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics have announced an all-in-one logistics service for the seafood industry at the ongoing European Seafood Exposition in Brussels (Belgium). Comb...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • John Nobles named Managing Director, Donjon UK
  • WSF and Vigor ink agreement for second 144-car ferry
  • AIDA's Thamm to succeed Foschi as Costa Crociere CEO
  • Fairmount Marine tug frees, then tows, grounded bulker
  • NASSCO delivers T-AKE Medgar Evers
  • Seacor reports first quarter results
  • YoungShip President Birgit Liodden receives the WISTA Norway...
  • NTSB: Faulty valve critical in S.I. ferry accident
  • Former BP engineer faces first criminal charges in Deepwater...
  • European Commissioner sets out passenger ship safety...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Port of Tacoma making changes to development plan/brand identity
  • Washington ferries gets go-ahead for construction of second new vessel
  • Mitsui plans to open subsidiary company in Peru
  • ConGlobal Industries moving to Port of Portland Rivergate site
  • Port of Seattle nets green honor for car rental facility at Sea-Tac Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • The KG model must adapt or die
    German ship finance requires new sources of cash, says KPMG
  • New corporate structures could be answer to financing problem
    Extract from KPMG ship finance survey
  • How long can NITC store surplus crude at sea?
    Laden vessels at anchor highlight Iran's struggle to sell its oil
  • Lloyd's List: Better Shipping
    An exclusive website to help shipowners and managers optimise vessel performance
  • Brussels extends operational remit for Emsa
    European Maritime Safety Agency is tasked with establishing an 'EU maritime space without barriers'
  • Defending the Jones Act
    In tough times, hard-won rights are worth defending
  • Throughput falls at Antwerp
    Slight rise in box moves countered by falling oil imports
  • Multi-vessel funds could solve KG problem, says KPMG
    Classic single-ship structure is in crisis. EXCLUSIVE video interview.
  • IMO urges heads of states to tackle piracy
    Sekimizu says ministerial discussions lack political will
  • Oman Shipping VLOCs strengthened after valemax scare
    Owner said to be comfortable about safety of quartet due for delivery from Rongsheng
  • More than 60 KG funds or vessels are now insolvent
    Specialists' survey paints gloomy picture
  • China's 10-ship booking spree buoys Middle East VLCC spot market
    Rates on benchmark route to Asia climb back after three-week fall
  • Angola to start LNG exports in June
    West Africa is an emerging supplier of gas
  • Shell offers $1.8bn to buy Cove Energy
    Deal raises Shell's stake in plentiful East African gas and future LNG exports
  • India to ship Iranian oil with reduced cover
    Shipments could continue at 5% of current liability cover
  • BIMCO and IMO voice concern over emissions control areas
    Fragmented patchwork of regional and unilateral regimes not in shipping's best interest, says Sekimizu
  • Demand grows for panamax boxships
    Increase in charter fixtures tightens supply and boosts owners' hopes
  • Frequent loader points
    Could loyalty cards succeed where box lines' general rates increases have failed?
  • Study points to slowdown in Asian labour productivity
    Region must boost workers' efficiency, warns HSBC
  • Offshore yuan deal sweetens ship orders
    Bank of China's Hong Kong unit is offering yuan lending for shipbuilding, in another step in the internationalisation of the currency
  • New NYSE delisting watch for DHT
    Rights issue subscription period ends on Friday
  • US-China dialogue clears air on NVOCC rules
    Lidinsky comments come as Federal Maritime Commission embarks on overhaul of US regulations
  • CSCL losses swell in first quarter
    Higher costs and lower revenues hobble China box line
  • ECA report slams EU port infrastructure funding
    Projects unfinished, unused or needed further investment
  • Arctic summers will be ice-free by 2050
    But rate of winter warming will be lower
  • Vopak first quarter profits up 26%
    Capacity grows by 3m cu m to 28.3m cu m at 84 terminals worldwide
  • Cosco Pacific profits fall 29% in first quarter
    Poor results in container manufacturing offset by strong terminal performance
  • Universal Shipbuilding profits fall by a quarter
    Strong yen bites into earnings despite 2% increase in revenues
  • MOL opens Peru subsidiary
    Move follows enhancement of service between Asia and South America
  • US-Philippines exercises rekindle South China Sea tensions
    Oil and gas exploration resumes at Reed Bank on Friday

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Cutty Sark makes deadline
    CUTTY Sark, arguably the most famous name of all commercial ships worldwide, was today reopened to the public in Greenwich by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
  • Bremer Landesbank doubles risk provisions
    RISING default risks among shipowners forced German state bank Bremer Landesbank to double its loan loss provisions last year
  • HCI revives KG placing
    GERMAN KG house HCI Capital returned to the equity placing market for ships this week, wooing private investors with a post-Panamax box ship
  • Georgia pledges Savannah more dredging cash
    SAVANNAH'S port received an additional $46.7M from the state of Georgia to dredge its harbour to 14.3m (47ft)
  • Petronet profits rise 19%
    PETRONET, India's largest importer of LNG, has reported a 19% rise in net profits for its January-March quarter
  • Cautious outlook for yard
    OFFSHORE inexperience can be expected to hinder shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) for the time being, OCBC Investment Research has warned
  • FLNG mitigates risks
    FLOATING LNG systems could encourage investments in new projects because of their flexible designs, a Singapore conference heard today
  • BIMCO urges more piracy patrol warships
    BIMCO president Yudishthir Khatau appealed today for more warships to be added to anti-piracy patrols
  • Mission's Tom Heffer dies
    THE REV Tom Heffer, secretary-general of The Mission to Seafarers, has died at a North London hospital
  • Japan stays the course on FPSO lending
    OWNERS of FPSOs face limited access to ship financing, but the Japan Bank of International Co-operation is still making huge loans for Japanese-tied projects
  • Reliance profits plummet
    RELIANCE Industries, India's largest exporter, today said net profits fell 21.2% year-on-year during its January-March quarter, to $847M
  • Tight money sharpens focus
    DELEGATES at the Offshore Marine Asia conference heard today that tight money has forced shipowners to sharpen their focus
  • VLCC values seen testing recovery
    VALUES of modern VLCCs might turn higher in reaction to the cyclical recovery of freight markets expected next year, a shipbroker has predicted
  • IMAREX sells NOS
    IMAREX, the Oslo derivatives exchange, has agreed to sell its NOS clearing business to NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, part of the US NASDAQ
  • Indian tankers defy insurance squeeze
    INDIAN shipping groups reportedly plan to continue transporting Iranian crude despite limits to insurance coverage related to Western sanctions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Pacer, CRST Forge Drayage Pacts
    Pacer International and CRST International this week reached agreements that will give the former more drayage capacity, as the duo...
  • No New Bans for US Beef
    Major beef markets around the globe remain open to U.S. imports a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed...
  • Rebuilding in US, Vitran Reports $5.8 Million Loss
    Vitran's losses deepened in the first quarter to $5.8 million as the Canadian-based company struggled to improve its U.S. less-than-truckload...
  • Railroad Union Holdout Strikes Accord
    The threat of a national railroad labor action further receded, after a union representing maintenance of way employees joined the...
  • C.H. Robinson Profit Rises 10 Percent to $107 Million
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide moved more freight in the first quarter, but higher trucking costs bit into the non-asset logistics company's...
  • Harley-Davidson Shipments Rev Up 19.4 Percent
    Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the first quarter jumped 19.4 percent year-over-year, reflecting a revving up of consumer confidence in...
  • TransForce Acquires US Oilfield Trucker
    Canadian trucking giant TransForce acquired certain assets of Peak USA Energy Services, an oilfield trucking business in Texas, for approximately...
  • Antwerp Container Traffic Rises 0.7 Percent to First Quarter Record
    The port of Antwerp's container traffic grew a modest, but significant, 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2012,...
  • N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority Posts New Activity Index
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun posting an index of monthly freight and passenger activity...
  • BAA Earnings Soar 15.1 Percent
    BAA, one of the U.K.'s largest airports operator, reported first quarter operating profit grew 15.1 percent from a year ago...
  • March Steel Imports Increased 6.5 Percent
    Steel imports increased 6.5 percent in March over February based on preliminary U.S. government reporting. The largest product increase...
  • Canadian Trucking Cost Index Up 10 Percent
    Trucking costs in Canada are steadily rising in early 2012 and are 10 percent higher than in March 2011, according...
  • Maersk Names Zimmerman VP, North American Sales
    Maersk Line named David Zimmermann as vice president of North American Sales, effective immediately. Zimmerman, who has been with...
  • Somali Pirates Release Tanker With Indian Crew
    Seven Indian sailors, held captive by Somali pirates for nearly four months, were freed Monday following intense diplomatic negotiations. ...
  • USDA: Beef Supply Is Safe Despite Mad Cow Finding
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the nation's beef supply is not affected by the discovery of a mad cow...
  • Georgia Funds Another $46.7 Million for Savannah Deepening
    The state of Georgia will chip in another $46.7 million to help pay for deepening the Savannah River to 47...
  • Maersk to Raise Asia-Latin America Rates
    Maersk Line will impose a peak-season surcharge on trades from Far East Asia to Latin America, starting May 20. ...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Most Gains
    Trans-Pacific spot rates eased slightly this week after their 19.9 percent spike last week, which followed carriers' mid-month general rate...
  • FMC Chairman Seeks NVO Reform
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard Lidinsky Jr. said he hopes the FMC can move quickly on a "top-to-bottom" modernization of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • MOL makes moves on WCSA
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reiterated its growth intentions when it comes to the west coast of South America (WCSA) region by setting up a subsidiary in ...
  • COSCO Pacific's Q1 profit slides but liftings hold up
    Terminal operating company COSCO Pacific has seen its net profit dive for Q1 12 compared to the same period last year - down 27% to USD80 million. But ...
  • Duqm spearheads trading opportunities in central Oman
    It is hoped that the development of a modern port and logistics zone at Duqm in central Oman will boost the local economy and lead to significant growth in trade ...
  • FMC investigates US NVOCC regulation changes
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)'s chairman Richard Lidinsky has revealed that the US Government agency will be looking at modernising NVOCC regulation this ...
  • UNCTAD to assist intra-Africa trade
    The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is to assist members of the African Union (AU) to implement their recently announced 'Action Plan ...
  • Evergreen to encompass West Africa into its network
    Taipei-based Evergreen Line is to offer importers/exporters trading with West Africa access to its global liner network. The move follows the carrier's arrangement ...
  • Rena: 50% of boxes recovered
  • UK enters double-dip recession
    The UK's economy has fallen back into recession after data released by the Office for National Statistics this morning recorded a provisional 0.2% contraction in ...
  • Ocean carriers' dash for cash continues
    Ocean carriers' average all-in freight rate obtained from all cargo shipped out of China on Friday climbed by 1.3% compared to the week before, up to USD1,215/TEU, ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Teekay talks valuation hits
    Canadian giant is latest shipowner to admit vessels aren't worth their carrying values.
  • DHT must play NYSE
    New York Stock Exchange reminds tanker company of the value of a dollar.
  • Vale ups piracy fight
    Miner says it will fit citadels to the giant bulkers it still has on the production line.
  • Limarko earnings fall
    Tough start to the year for Lithuanian reefer owner as revenue dwindles.
  • Fuel bill bites Samudera
    Hefty rise in bunkers wipes out higher revenue and pushes shipowner into the red.
  • SCF to double LNG income
    Russian tanker owner eyeing share of country's likely $500bn investments in oil and gas as it develops non-core business.
  • Turkey goes seismic
    Government paying EUR 100m for new survey vessel at domestic Tuzla Shipyard.
  • Cruiser in the clear
    Cargo checks in Turkey find no weapons on board Bockstiegel vessel caught up in Syrian sanctions row.
  • Cosco Pacific takes a dip
    Hong Kong-listed port operator sees its first quarter profit decline by almost 30%.
  • Action urged over ship fall
    Danish report warns of dangers of open gratings after routine repair ended in broken ribs for Oraness crewman.
  • CSCL burns more cash
    Hong Kong-listed containership owner sees first quarter bottom line drop more than 800% further into the red.
  • Vopak still growing profit
    Dutch tank terminals player pushes up first quarter occupancy rate as earnings improve.
  • No storage spur for spot rate
    Use of half of NITC's tankers on storage contracts may boost stocks but not earnings, RS Platou Markets says.
  • Nordlake set to leave India
    Supreme court rejects government plea to keep German boxship in country following 2011 clash that sank warship.
  • Imarex exits shipping
    Sale of NOS Clearing to Nasdaq OMX leaves pioneering company with just its salmon futures business.
  • Seacor profit shoots up
    New York-listed owner sees addition of wind farm vessels spur its first quarter bottom line.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • 'Key moment' for regulating NVOs, forwarders
  • CargoSmart develops business process outsourcing
  • Dubai's Calogi expands air cargo, insurance
  • Waterworth to lead Port of Houston
  • Zimmermann to head Maersk's NA sales
  • COSCO Pacific sees sizable 1Q profit growth
  • Pacer, CRST in drayage deal
  • C.H. Robinson's 1Q profit up 10%
  • U.S. intermodal continues growth charge
  • KCS reports record 1Q revenues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Prices firming in Northern Europe
    Tight avails for prompt product in Rotterdam.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah bunker market
    Suez players report another quiet day.
  • Bunker prices 'outpacing' freight rates
    Fuel costs have undermined signs of a recovery for Samudera.
  • Shipping market 'at or near the bottom'
    Survivors in the long term likely to be those who can afford investing in fuel-efficient vessels, says DNB Bank Asia chief.
  • Supplier reports threefold increase in bunker sales
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group outlines plans for growth.
  • Asian bunker prices mixed
    Loading schedule remains tight at some terminals in Singapore.
  • European shortsea sector continues ECA delay campaign
    Head of ferry company considers delay of 0.10% sulphur limit as 'quite realistic' if littoral states 'team up at the IMO'.
  • University project claims sails could cut fuel use by up to 30%
    If results from computer simulations of design bear out in the real world, sails could have a return on investment period of five to ten years.
  • Banks 'favourably disposed' to fund fuel-efficient newbuilds
    Fuel economy a criteria when looking at funding new ships, shipping executives say.
  • NYK Line launches bunker optimisation project
    Regular use of real-time information, to optimise vessel operations on board its ships will commence from May.
  • WSS strengthens marine chemicals offer
    Launches revised portfolio with increased products range for water treatment, fuel oil treatment and cleaning chemicals.

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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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