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January 27, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ICT said to be ready to receive Voyager in May
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain has taken a look around the new but yet-to-be-launched International Cruise Terminal (ICT), and he likes what he saw.
  • Container lines running out of options to lower costs
    Container ships can't go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability in 2010.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL revenue falls 1.5pc to $5.53 billion in 2011, declines 11.2pc in Q4
  • Carriers remove 10pc of eastbound transpacific capacity in Q4
  • DP World and ABP sell London's Tilbury CT to Forth Ports for US$149 million
  • LNG-powered 9,000-TEUer wins DNV classification society approval
  • Internal rift appears in China's attitude on validity of global warming threat
  • Hebei ports volume in 2011 up 17pc to record-breaking 700 million tonnes
  • Guangdong's expressways to reach 5,500 kilometres in next four years
  • Solar powered ferry comes to carry Hong Kong Jockey Club golfers
  • PSA, local partner, refuse to pay surprise tax for at Mumbai's JNPT
  • Thailand's RCL to commence container service to Eilat via Colombo in April
  • Ireland's Cork Harbour export growth reaches pre-recession levels
  • DB Schenker Logistics to warehouse Coca-Cola in Poland
  • Shipping Hong Kong week conference convenes February 28 to March 1
  • Hong Kong Airport cargo volume down 4.6 in 2011 to 3.9 million tonnes
  • Changi cargo up 2.8pc to 1.87 million tonnes, back to 2008 highs
  • HNA Group invests another US$20 million in JV air carrier MyCargo
  • Fuzhou airport to spend US$3.17 million to become cross-strait air hub
  • Swissport International revenues up 7pc to US$1.8 billion in 2011

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ashok Janakiram elected Chairman of FEDSAI
  • Asian shipping expected to ride out stormy downturn
  • Bureau Veritas approves LNG-powered ultra-large containership
  • Dry bulk demolitions reach 10-yr high in 2011
  • Essar to ship coal from own Indonesian mine
  • APSEZ's West Basin terminal handles record 67,153 tonnes of coal in less than 24 hours
  • Govt slightly alters Major Port corporatisation plan
  • P. D. Rathi highlights pay, pension anomalies during interaction with Shipping Minister
  • Centre presses states to implement Carriage by Road Act
  • New National Permit System for goods carriage implemented
  • Duty hike likely on power gear imports
  • A 12-step guide to managing your money in 2012 - II
  • Letter of Credit explained through appropriate case study

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Three more airlines award contracts to WFS in the Virgin Islands
    Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded ground handling contracts with JetAirFly Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue Airlines in the US Virgin Islands. As one of the world's ...
  • ACG opts for Traxon EDI
    Traxon Europe, the international provider of value-added services to the airfreight industry in the area of e-communication and automation, has attracted a new customer in Germany....
  • Thailand and China agree to Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail link
    Thailand and China have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the development of a high-speed train system linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Construct...
  • CN completes merger of DMIR, DWP into Wisconsin Central
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is completing the merger of three of its US operating subsidiaries. The merger of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DMIR), Dulu...
  • Suez Environment Group adopts Renault Trucks urban vehicles
    The Suez Environment Group (SEG), a global operator dedicated to activities associated with water and waste, has been won over by the variety of vehicles available in Renault Truck...
  • France transport association concerned about 2012 prospects
    The French road transport association FNTR said that «2012 will be a year of no growth and numerous worrying problems.» At the trade body's traditional New Year's meeting, its pres...
  • FAA announces safety ratings for Curaçao and Sint Maarten
    The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Curaçao and Sint Maarten do not comply with international safety standards set by the In...
  • Ceva: new managing director in Iberia
    Ceva Logistics appointed Marco Galbusera as managing director for its operations in Iberia, effective 1 January 2012. He assumed the role from Giuseppe Chiellino. Galbusero, who wa...
  • Transnet Port Terminals Durban buys Liebherr port mobile cranes
    Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a South African port terminal operator, has signed a contract with Liebherr of Neuzing (Austria) for the supply of six Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbou...
  • New joint marketing of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen ports
    The French ports of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen will be jointly marketed in the domestic and international markets under their new brand name Haropa. The ports recently launched the ...
  • Meyer & Meyer purchases Haase Transport
    Meyer & Meyer, a logistics company headquartered in Osnabrück (Germany), took over Haase Transport GmbH with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012. Haase Transport, a medium-s...
  • Swiss Post International opens branch in Norway
    Swiss Post International has expanded its presence in Scandinavia by opening a branch in Norway at the beginning of the year. This provides Swiss online dealers with the possibilit...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens office in Moscow
    To support its growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg. Moscow is the cent...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • AAPA names Rep. John Mica "Port Person of the Year"
  • Bollinger Shipyards President and CEO honored by Signal Mutual
  • Strikes at Fincantieri delay delivery of Oceania Cruises m/s Riviera
  • Resolve hires veteran marine fire fighting expert
  • Manager and owner of M/V Aquarosa cop pleas in magic pipe case

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Agricultural exports fuel rise in Port of Tacoma totals for 2011
  • Port of Newport powering down marina dock for improvement project
  • Music Initiative to entertain Sea-Tac Airport passengers
  • Port of Port Angeles releases fourth quarter Work Plan update
  • SSA Mexico on-line with Tideworks terminal software

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • 'Stupid ship owners' must stop ordering 'stupid ships'
    Restricted lending should help reduce overcapacity
  • A false sense of security?
    Giant cruiseships look like floating hotels but ignore the dangers of the ocean at their peril
  • Montoir joins LNG re-export club
    Ports in Belgium, Spain and the US reship gas to Asia for a premium price
  • Offshore construction on a high
    Morgan Stanley analyst points to 226 outstanding floating production platform installations, some 30% more than 18 months ago
  • Seadrill $1bn spin-off set to take pipelay support vessels
    Joint venture between Seabras and Malaysia-based SapuraCrest Petroleum will offer services to Brazilian state giant Petrobras
  • Star Reefers presses on with JFC case
    UK setback will not close other legal avenues
  • New fall in product tanker rates from Europe to US
    No signs of a reversal yet, say brokers
  • Eredene Capital reduces stake in Indian box freight station
    Sale of 10% stake in Sattva CFS & Logistics raises $1.7m
  • P&I brokers question value of S&P public information ratings
    Motives for the West of England downgrade questioned
  • Washington hits Aquarosa owner and manager with $2.4m magic pipe fine
    Bilge dumped from newbuilding's maiden voyage
  • Dry bulk deals available for those with cash, says Frangou
    Prices 'justified' even by current long-term charter rates
  • Rina facing class action
    Lawyers behind Al Salam Boccaccio claim prepare Costa Concordia case
  • Shipping firms use Chapter 11 threat to buy time
    'Tactical' restructuring waits for improving markets
  • Media's speculation over Costa Concordia jeopardises a fair trial
    Evidence which should be in the hands of official investigators is being paraded in newspapers and television programmes
  • A truth darker than fiction
    Costa Concordia highlights how we handle fear and courage and funk
  • German shipowners threaten flag exodus in new anti-piracy row
    VDR demands urgent legal reform to allow owners to deploy private security firms
  • South Sudan slashes oil output as tensions mount with north
    New price fears as country halves its output
  • Iron ore trade set for boost in February
    Futures trade indicates restocking of Chinese mills is imminent after new year celebrations
  • Simatech to order two 3,000 teu feeders
    Dubai-based operator diversifying its fleet by adding larger vessels
  • DFDS and Louis Dreyfus launch Dover-Calais ferry service
    Former SeaFrance bidders plan February launch for two-vessel service
  • Penning rejects Liverpool proposal
    No turnaround calls for Liverpool Cruise Terminal
  • A legal wake-up call
    Check every contract ruthlessly, then check it again
  • Supramax lay-ups imminent if rates slump continues
    Shipowners ballast across the Atlantic in opposite directions in search of cargo
  • BG Group signs second US LNG deal
    Contract boosts prospects for US exports
  • Iran retaliates to EU sanctions with threat to halt oil exports early
    Price hike fears as countries would struggle to source alternative supplies
  • German charter tonnage co-operatives arouse strong interest
    Almost 300 ships are already members of two new groups for feederships and small bulkers
  • Tonnage glut weakens Stolt Tankers
    Tanker owner admits it was over-optimistic about 2012 'turnaround'
  • Zodiac lets 16,000 teu newbuilding options expire
    Depressed freight markets dampen demand for largest box tonnage
  • Developing-world demand boosts dry bulk operators
    Tanker players are more exposed to recession-bound economies

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Libya now just 20% from pre-war oil level
    LIBYA'S National Oil Corp's daily production has reached 1.3M barrels per day, more than 80% of its pre-revolution total, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Efploia fined for pollution
    GREEK ship manager Efploia Shipping has been fined $1.2M after pleading guilty to illegally dumping oil and plastic waste in US waters
  • Chapter 11 option touted
    RESTRUCTURING via bankruptcy has its advantages for shipowners, the London Marine Money conference heard today
  • Strikers to disrupt Corsica ferry services
    FRENCH ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it expects "heavy disruption" to Marseilles/Corsica services today as union members begin a two-day strike
  • Profits fall 35% at India's Sesa Goa
    SESA GOA, India's largest exporter of iron ore, has reported a 35% fall in net profits year on year over the October-December period
  • Concordia calls scrutinised
    COSTA Crociere chairman Pier Luigi Foschi has told Italian senators that Costa Concordia's captain had assured that he had control of the cruise ship - just two minutes before warning he must order its evacuation
  • Stolt-Nielsen: don't be optimistic on upturn
    STOLT-Nielsen today reported a fall in profits in 2011's final quarter and warned that continued weakness in Western economies might prevent a chemical carrier upturn this year
  • Ship financing 'involves sensibility and pain'
    EQUITY and debt capital is still "sufficient" to fulfil orderbook funding "needs", London's Marine Money conference was assured today
  • Rise seen in Rotterdam port market share
    ROTTERDAM port's market share among northern European ports might expand to 45% of total capacity by 2017, a report has predicted
  • Keppel's profits jump 14%
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp today said its net profits rose 14% in 2011 year on year, to S$1.49Bn ($1.19Bn)
  • CSAV inches towards goal
    CHILEAN box liner CSAV today announced the sale of an additional $129M in shares, leaving it well short of its $1.2Bn capital-raising goal
  • Deconstructing disaster takes time
    COMPLEX internal architecture of modern cruise ships will make it extremely difficult to identify the exact causes of casualties such as the Costa Concordia disaster, a stability expert has warned Fairplay
  • BLT's shares suspended
    SHARES in Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker are suspended today, which has sparked a rating agency downgrade
  • Indian players take up VLCC slack
    INDIAN oil companies have picked up the slack while their Chinese counterparts celebrate Lunar New Year this week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Michigan to Build Ambassador Bridge Ramp Within Months
    The Michigan Department of Transportation said it will build an off-ramp connecting the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canada crossing, to...
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Revenue Reaches $4.5 Billion
    Higher rates and volumes boosted fourth-quarter net profit 25.4 percent to $72.6 million at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the nation's...
  • Maersk to Use Greener Fuel in Virginia Ports
    Maersk Line containerships will switch to burning low-sulfur fuel while at berth in the Port of Virginia starting in February....
  • NYK Line US Imports Grow 7 Percent
    Japan's NYK Line saw a 7 percent year-over-year surge in imports into the United States from Asia in December in...
  • Transport Secretary LaHood's Son Barred From Leaving Egypt
    Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, is being detained in Egypt as part of a crackdown on...
  • Truckload Spot Market Slows in January
    Spot market truckloads dropped 14 percent in December from the previous month but were still 25 percent higher than in...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority to Crack Down on 'Discrimination'
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's new executive director said the agency will use its leases as...
  • Knight Expects Truck Rates to Rise 3 to 4 Percent
    Knight Transportation plans to add capacity in 2012, expanding its fleet and services while raising truckload rates 3 to 4...
  • LaHood Doubts Congress Will Pass Transport Plan in 2012
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Congress doesn't expect Congress to pass a comprehensive surface transportation bill this year. The differences...
  • CP Directors, Activist Investor on Collision Course
    The time to switch the tracks and prevent Canadian Pacific Railway from barreling toward a proxy fight is over. ...
  • CP Profitability Worsens Amid Proxy Fight
    Canadian Pacific Railway saw fourth-quarter profit rise 19 percent year-over-year to $221 million, but the railroad's operating ratio worsened as...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Hike Rates on Far East Services
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a series of general rate increases on Far East services in March, as part of the German...
  • Celadon Group Profit Jumps 86.2 Percent
    Tight capacity, rate hikes and acquisitions helped Celadon Group boost net profit 86.2 percent in the last quarter despite a...
  • NYSA's Curto Urges NY-NJ Port to Improve Productivity
    The Port of New York and New Jersey's various factions must work together to improve a port that is "not...
  • Durable Goods Orders Rose 3 Percent in December
    Orders for long-lasting goods rose 3 percent in December, a sign the manufacturing sector continues to bolster a slow economic...
  • Forth Ports Takes Control of London Tilbury Terminal
    Forth Ports acquired full ownership of Tilbury Container Services, paying $147 million for the remaining 67 percent share of the...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Fall 2.6 Percent
    Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane fell this week after increasing week-over-week in the previous five weeks as...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Open Shipping Agency in Dubai
    Hapag-Lloyd will open its own shipping agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a joint venture with its existing third...
  • MSC Hikes Piracy Surcharge Between African Ports
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will put a new piracy surcharge into effect on containers it transports between ports in...
  • Asian Air Carriers Saw Cargo Traffic Fall 5.4 Percent
    Asian air carriers shipped 5.4 percent less freight last month than in December 2010, as the traditional end of the...
  • MSC Imposes Surcharge on Port of Mombasa Cargo
    Mediterranean Shipping Company imposed a port congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, starting Feb....
  • Hong Kong Air Freight Fell 4.3 Percent Last Month
    Throughput at Kong Kong International Airport in December fell 4.3 percent year-over-year, pulling annual traffic down 4.6 percent at the...
  • MSC Shuffles US East Coast Port Calls on Far East Service
    Mediterranean Shipping plans to shuffle the U.S. East Coast port rotation of its Golden Gate Service from the Far East...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Daikin sells first Zestia units to Cronos
    Daikin Reefer, which is one of the largest manufacturers of reefer machinery for the container shipping industry, has sold the first of its innovative Zestia-designed ...
  • Davos debates global growth challenges
    In a World Economic Forum [WEF] moderated-panel session at the Swiss resort of Davos yesterday - which included contributions from the chairman and ceo of Coca-Cola ...
  • Italy stymied by striking truckers
    Day-4 of the Italian truck drivers' strike against Prime Minister Mario Monti's aggressive tax-increasing austerity measures is taking its toll, with acute fuel ...
  • KPA to destroy cargo
    The Kenya Port Authority (KPA), which is desperate to free up space and improve on its poor productivity levels, has issued an ultimatum to importers/receivers ...
  • TS Lines exits transpac
    Taiwan headquartered TS Lines is leaving the transpacific trade as it is exiting the China-America East Coast Express string that it runs with partner Hainan POS.Gavin ...
  • IMF: Iran oil embargo could result in 30% spike
    The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has flagged-up the risk that sanctions against the nuclear-experimenting Iran could force up the price of a barrel of oil ...
  • Forth takes control of Tilbury box terminal
    In a USD95 (USD148) million deal, Scottish ports operator, Forth Ports has bought out the 67% of shares that it did not already own of the London, River Thames-located ...
  • CSAV raises further USD129 million
    Santiago-based CSAV has made further progress in its plans to raise USD1.2 billion in fresh capital with the group announcing that its second-stage plan in the ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Transpetro tied to spill
    Petrobras tanker wing issues alert as authorities race to contain oil leak at floating transfer station off Brazil.
  • Chembulk dodges BLT bullet
    CEO of Berlian Laju's Connecticut chemical arm claims its "business as usual" despite cash crunch at Indonesian parent.
  • Saipem enlists Fairstar duo
    Oslo-listed heavylift specialist poised to sail to the North Sea after lining up $15m transport pact with Italian energy giant.
  • Alam wins Samsung gig
    Malaysian offshore vessel owner to bank $37m from a deal with Korean engineering firm.
  • Maersk Tankers crowns CEO
    Danish shipping dynasty's tanker division trades king for a queen as Maersk Line lieutenant shifts gears.
  • Ezion scoops big charter deal
    Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $93.5m contract for a service rig in North America.
  • Scrap record to be toppled
    Macquarie Capital predicts dry-cargo demolition will shoot up by 50% in 2012.
  • BLT battles debt disaster
    Tanker giant in dangerous territory as it prepares to freeze trading and repayment of $418m owed on loans and ship leases.
  • Farstad joins bond flood
    Oslo-listed offshore owner rakes in nearly $70m from a trip to the bond market.
  • Kuznik judges the Judges
    Former HSH Nordbank boss lets rip at US bankruptcy courts' ridiculous knowledge of shipping.
  • Partners in pact with parent
    New York-listed owner secures two-year supramax charter with Navios Maritime Partners.
  • EU in new Polish yard probe
    Competition authority accuses two buyers of Poland's Gydnia of receiving illegal state aid to complete their deals.
  • Navios Partners on the mark
    Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees fourth quarter profit measure up favourably against Street bets.
  • Stolt slips in fourth quarter
    Oslo-listed shipowner looks to 2013 for tanker market recovery after drop in its fourth quarter bottom line.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • FP0117aaMaersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven
  • CSAV adds $129 million for recapitalization
  • CMA CGM raises rates on number of trades
  • Maersk names new tanker chief
  • IMF dials back 2012 growth forecast
  • Maersk cuts back on AE2
  • NYK's December headhaul up marginally
  • Cronos adds 500 new Daikin reefers
  • Labor nears ratifying freight rail deal
  • CP improves profit in 4Q
  • Swift reports turnaround in 2011
  • MIQ opens new Dutch logistics center
  • Curto calls for NY port unity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2012
  • Dr. Kassinger sets up consulting firm
    Industry veteran announces formation of own firm after 26 years as Senior Consultant for DNVPS.
  • Europe: Markets firm across the board
    Good demand in Rotterdam.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Gains of more than $1 in early trading on NYMEX.
  • Pipeline opening could be delayed to September
    ADNOC and Chinese construction group debate quality.
  • EU regulators renew focus on sulphur caps
    Environment committee being asked to clarify 'implementation and monitoring' of sulphur regulations.
  • Fuel oil stocks at five-week high
    Singapore's on-shore fuel oil inventories climb 18% week-on-week.
  • Bulker's fuel tank 'damaged' at Pohang port
    Fuel tank of 29,753 gross tonne bulk carrier Global Legacy 'damaged', says NYK Line.
  • Prices firming at Asian ports
    Demand mixed on Thursday.
  • Turkey issues new marine pollution tariff
    Fine settled within 30 calendar days will be valid for a 25% discount, noted Vitsan.
  • Fresh leaks from Rena wreck spotted
    Silver sheen stretches south of Rena for about four kilometres on Thursday, says MNZ.
  • Petroplus files for insolvency
    Move follows unsuccessful negotiations with lenders, says Petroplus.
  • EMMA to manage energy and resources of LNG-fuelled ferry
    EMMA 'as easy to operate as a traffic light,' says project manager at Viking Line.
  • Challenge to French calls for delay to 0.10% sulphur cap
    'Yet another cry to avoid necessary steps into the future,' says maritime consultant.
  • Salvors prepare Costa Concordia for debunkering
    Second line of booms placed around the wrecked cruise ship.

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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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