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March 27, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipyards not funding rivals, says Stanchart
    Shipyards extending financing to shipowners will not be in direct competition with ship-financing banks, said Standard Chartered Bank yesterday.
  • Gulf shipping firms seeking local loans
    Persian Gulf shipping companies are turning to the region's banks to fund new purchases of oil tankers and natural gas transport vessels as European banks curtail their activity in the sector.
  • Italy shipping firm reels, puts bondholders at risk
    A slump in world freight threatens to sink Italian shipping firm Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione, hurting thousands of small investors who fear it issued around 550 million euros (S$909 million) of bonds that were not on the balance sheet while selling off its ships.
  • EU expands range of its anti-piracy strikes
  • Asian Shipowners Forum urges UN action on piracy

Sched Netweb site
  • Suzhou becomes world's seventh biggest seaport by total cargo volume
  • Salvage of Singapore's 3,100-TEU Bareli wreck off Fujian coast goes well
  • Ningbo expansion wins Beijing approval with port area and berth opening
  • Liaoning port February box volume up 39.5pc to 1.05 million TEU
  • Huanghua container volume increased 325pc to 5,001 TEU in February
  • Chongqing to build US$15.8 billion agricultural logistics facility
  • Qinghai builds more than 30,000 kilometres of rural roads over five years
  • Trelleborg device ready for sale to monitor pressure on docking fenders
  • Terminals told to prepare infrastructure for coming 20,000-TEUers
  • Greencarrier Freight Services acquires Transpoint International in Poland
  • UK P&I Club restructures to offer one European provider for Britain
  • TNT's opening of Hong Kong regional hub indicates UPS' Asian focus
  • India forbids its air carriers to provide data that assists EU carbon tax
  • China Eastern, Qantas to start Hong Kong budget short-haul airline
  • New Stifel Nicolaus index shows air cargo confidence at 42.2 in March

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxship price war came at a huge cost!
  • Cosco's Asia to South America rate hike from April 15
  • Dry bulk ship scrapping may hold near last year's level
  • K LINE adds Ningbo & Shenzhen-Da Chan Bay to intra-Asia loops
  • Large containerships flood market
  • MAERSK LINE to hike Far East to South, Central America rates
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to New Zealand
  • Port of Hamburg throughput up 14.2 pc in 2011
  • USWC rates up 1.5 pc; East Coast 2.7 pc
  • DP World Intermodal operates first Maersk dedicated train to Mundra
  • Explosion on board vessel at Mumbai Port currently under investigation: ship manager
  • E. Rly revenue up 11 pc in April-Feb.
  • FM's target promises more biz for highway developers
  • MMRDA receives six bids for trans-harbour project
  • ' mechanism issues resolved with Iran: Fieo
  • Gold imports putting strain on balance of payments: FM
  • Govt issues release order for export of 2.05 lakh t sugar
  • India pressing EU for greater access to service providers
  • Maharashtra to urge Centre for cut in onion MEP
  • Brics to moot development bank idea at New Delhi meet
  • Steps taken to tackle fiscal crisis bearing fruit: IMF chief

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • LOT suspends flights to Hanoi
    LOT Polish Airlines has decided to suspend flights to Hanoi (Vietnam), as of today (26 March). However, the Polish carrier will initiate a new connection to the Far East ...
  • Record year for transalpine freight traffic
    The volume of transalpine freight traffic in Switzerland continued to grow in 2011. The railway set a new record by hauling 25.6 million t of goods last year. The road and rail tog...
  • DB Schenker Rail offers direct services to Paris
    The German transport service provider DB Schenker Rail has linked the greater Paris area more closely to its European network by opening another rail logistics centre on the outski...
  • Ryder invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet
    Ryder has announced that it is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 29.5 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fleet. Over the next two months Ryder will be introdu...
  • Liege cargo volume declines in February
    In February, 52,124 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium), a decrease of 4.38% compared to the 54,514 t in February 2011. The decline in cargo traffic ...
  • First vehicle to combine hybridisation and indirect cryogenic refrigeration
    The French Casino Group has joined forces with Renault Trucks, Air Liquide, Chereau and STAF to develop the first hybrid vehicle in the world featuring cryogenic refrigeration and ...
  • New GACAG website provides updates for air cargo industry and regulators
    Companies across the air cargo supply chain and regulatory bodies can now obtain updates on the lobbying activities and views of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) online ...
  • German seaports report increase in throughput
    The seaports in Germany handled 7.3% more goods in 2011 compared to the previous year. Provisional figures compiled by the country's statistical office Destatis show that a total o...
  • Stef reports satisfactory business year 2011
    The French refrigerated transport and logistics service provider Stef registered sales of EUR 2.3 billion in business year 2011, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. La...
  • Encompass opens regional headquarters in New York City
    Encompass Global Logistics LLC, a fast-growing 3PL that is ranked among the top 20 operators in the transpacific trade, has opened a new regional headquarters in New York City as p...
  • Ceva Logistics: new contract in Dubai
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a five year contract with Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal Est, one of the biggest importers and distributors of major tyre bra...
  • New chairman for the port of Dunkirk
    On 14 March 2012, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree naming Christine Cabau Woehrel as director general of the port of Dunkirk. She succeeds Martine Bonny, who ...
  • Grimaldi launches new maritime service between Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras
    The Naples (Italy)-based Gimaldi group is launching a new three-times per week service between the ports of Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras on 11 April. During the summer period t...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • DOF Subsea orders OSCV to replace newbuild sold to Australia
  • Wärtsilä 20DF engine chosen for Korean green ship project
  • Drydocks World uses FORAN to engineer jack-up crane barge
  • A2SEA orders wind turbine installation vessel at COSCO Shipyard Group
  • Merchant vessel reported hijacked 305 NM northwest of Maldives

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Port of Seattle announces expansion of cruise lineup
  • Yang Ming to expand Australia service offering
  • Port of Camas-Washougal displays local artworks in lobby
  • Work set to begin this month on new Washington state ferry
  • UK P&I Club plans to reorganize structure

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Playing it by the book
    UK health and safety rules apply to ports and ships handling wood pellets
  • Biomass: handle with care
    Tilbury fire highlights risks in handling and storing wood pellets
  • Almi establishes gas shipping vehicle
    Owner steps up talks on debut LNG vessels
  • Internet rollout recruits young seafarers
    Use of social networking sites could increase motivation and productivity
  • Venezuela's ties to China boost VLCC demand
    LLI data shows fall in aframax stems to US
  • Lomar inks feedership deal with Wenchong yard
    Six-ship order follows bulker deal with Cosco
  • Internet use can shave $100,000 off ship costs
    Owners and lines can benefit from lower bunker consumption, better staff motivation and improved management meetings
  • Color Line plans to order gas-powered newbuilding
    Major Nordic ferry operator ready to order gas-powered newbuilding
  • South Korean yard beats Japan rivals to land LPG orders
    STX nabs $100m Vafias order despite weakening strength of the yen
  • Deutsche Shipping sees major growth
    Ship financier benefits from weak competition and expansion into Asia
  • Minerva continues product tanker buying spree
    MR tanker prices continue to fall
  • Latest EU Iranian sanction decision falls short
    International Group says decision still leaves third parties vulnerable
  • Capesize rates slump to three-year low
    Asia-Europe backhaul dry bulk benchmark reaches lowest level ever reported
  • Scorpio orders eighth MR newbuilding
    Investment supports 'strategic' growth
  • Armed guards use floating armouries
    Calls to regulate floating weapons stores that are semi-legal and hard to police
  • LNG sings as the bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry
    Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports
  • Zodiac capesize purchase drives market down further
    Vessel resale nets only $38m, marking 20% decline in a month
  • High tonnage volumes dampen scrap prices
    Market experts warn a downward price correction is likely
  • Brave Maritime orders two LPG carriers
    Niche player buys two vessels from STX O&S
  • Global Ports Investments increases revenue by 31%
    Russian firm reports domestic box boom
  • Shipping confidence rises for three consecutive quarters
    Moore Stephens survey hits highest level since last May
  • InfraMed invests in Turkish port
    Stake will help develop Limak Iskenderun container terminal
  • VLGC market revival as Middle East producers ramp up cargoes
    Falling LPG exports from Iran spur Arab states to increase shipments
  • Sharp increase in bauxite liquefaction in Amazon basin
    Heavy rains have impacted the normally safe cargo
  • One for all
    Admirable but flawed attempt to match Hong Kong ship-recycling convention
  • Make national testing protocols consistent
    Avoid additional ballast water tests
  • Maersk boss faces second heart op
    Andersen off sick for two more months
  • S&P downgrades MISC to BBB
    Ratings agency cites weak operating performance
  • Rig workers in emergency evacuation after gas leak
    Helicopters pulled all staff to safety
  • High tides slow Bareli salvage
    New oil leak found and Klaveness admits responsibility

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Deutsche Bank steps up Asian ship lending
    THE SHIP finance division of Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Shipping, increased its business with customers in Asia to a new high in 2011
  • Baltic 'modal backshift' warned
    A STUDY of Baltic ships has revealed that owners are largely yet to prepare for the Emission Control Area start-up in 2015, which could spark a modal backshift
  • Struggle returns to box sector
    A BRIEF recovery in the box ship charter market has fizzled, as enquiry for tonnage cooled towards the end of last week
  • EC told breaking reform focuses on wallets
    PORT TAX, insurance schemes and other "economic mechanisms" would be effective means for reforming shipbreaking, a lobby group has told the EC
  • Mariner dies after fall
    AN INDIAN seafarer has died after falling into the hold of a box ship just freed from arrest
  • IMO urged to take whip hand on emissions
    VESSEL emissions should be regulated at a global rather than regional level, according to the European Sea Ports Organisation
  • Capesizes court 2008 lows
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are courting lows last seen in late 2008, with little in sight to brighten the outlook, analyst and broker sources said today
  • Global raises profits 23%
    GLOBAL Ports Investments this morning said its St Petersburg box terminals raised throughput 44% in 2011 year on year
  • VLCC rally snuffed out
    A SLOWING in fixing activity on the VLCC market has snuffed out a recent rally of spot freight rates, shipbroker and analyst sources said today
  • Ships collide in Dover Strait
    TWO SHIPS collided this morning in the Dover Strait in poor visibility, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency confirmed
  • West Oz port plan advances
    PLANNING has begun for the first phase of Western Australia's PortLink freight corridor, according to the state government

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • FTR's Perry Discusses Economy Recovery, Deficit Concerns, Trucking Regulation (Video)
    Noel Perry, FTR Associates' managing director and senior consultant, explains the economy recovery but warns that the U.S. deficit crisis...
  • US Container Exports Grew 2.3 Percent in January
    U.S. containerized exports increased modestly in January as solid growth in Asian markets was partially offset by losses in European...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Plans Europe-Asia Fuel Surcharge
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose an "interim fuel participation" surcharge on Europe-Asia trade lanes to cover rising bunker costs. The proposed...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority Submits Bayonne Bridge Plan for Fast US Review
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Friday submitted to federal officials a formal request that the...
  • Shipping Confidence Up on Rate Expectations, Survey Finds
    Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased slightly in the three months ended February 2012, reaching its highest level...
  • Maersk CEO Andersen Faces More Surgery
    A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen will remain on sick leave another six to eight weeks pending further surgery to...
  • Japan, Canada Agree to Launch FTA Talks
    Japan and Canada have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to eliminate import tariffs...
  • Can James Welch Save YRC?
    When a news headline last week declared YRC Worldwide was "back at (the) brink" of the default and bankruptcy filing...
  • Providing Southern Comfort
    When automobile manufacturer Fiat in 2010 announced plans to build a $1.8 billion plant in northeastern Brazil, CEVA, a global...
  • Learning From Chile
    No one is more delighted about the impact of 2004's U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004 than Tom Tjerandsen, North...
  • Bogota or Bust
    In the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota, the gourmet restaurants, lively nightclubs and luxurious hotels are brimming with foreign executives eager...
  • Driving Ambition
    When Steve Russell buys a trucking company, it's not because he wants trucks. Drivers are the more important asset, said...
  • Rail Renaissance Rides South
    Mexico's rail industry is poised for growth, especially in intermodal shipments. The networks of Mexico's top two carriers,...
  • 'Freight Is Not a Dirty Word'
    When he arrived in Overland Park, Kan., last July, James Welch began his plan to restart YRC Worldwide by cleaning...
  • Korea's Beef and Booze Boom
    Next time you're dining out in Seoul, have a good steak and wash it down with a shot of Jack...
  • States Push for Higher Fuel Taxes
    While the Senate pats itself on the back for passage of a mere two-year surface transportation bill, a handful of...
  • NY-NJ's Global Reach
    By the middle of 2014, the Port of New York and New Jersey will have a container terminal able to...
  • Banking on an Extension
    An electronics manufacturer in Singapore last year wanted 25,000 wire forms to be used in one of its products, and...
  • Big Harold vs. The Nut
    As the old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." Somehow, TPM 2012 has come and gone, with record...
  • Unsigned on the Dotted Line
    Q: We're a third party, arranging transportation for shippers with carriers we have under contract. We specify contract rates in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • APM T keen on East Africa
    East Africa is definitely on the map when it comes to investing and operating cargo-handling facilities, according to the Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T), which ...
  • Global Ports Investments on a high
    Russia-based Global Ports Investments (GPI) recorded another set of stellar financial results last year largely on the back of container terminal operations in ...
  • China committed to Tazara
    It must be hoped that meetings that took place last week between China's deputy minister for trade and Tanzania's president, Jakaya Kikwete, will result in new ...
  • Bareli: 200 boxes removed but salvors hamstrung by bad weather
    Inclement weather off the coast of Fuqing, China, with waves up to 6m, has halted the removal of containers and the pumping out of heavy fuel oil from the stricken ...
  • Charleston a step closer to new terminal
    Progress on the Port of Charleston's Navy Base Terminal has moved further towards the construction of its planned new container terminal - which will increase the ...
  • MSC joins the hunt on shippers from northern Europe to Asia
    MSC has advised customers that 'in order to face the extraordinary demand of equipment' for cargo destined to Asia from northern Europe, it intends raising an equipment ...
  • New US bill will boost African trade
    Trade between the US and Africa is expected to benefit from a bill recently introduced by US congressman Chris Smith, who is also chairman of the House Subcommittee ...
  • SeaIntel flags up significant differences in on-time performances across alliances
    SeaIntel Maritime Analysis has analysed the schedule reliability for carriers in the Transpacific trade - and the conclusion is that the majority of carriers are ...
  • Auckland mediation talks fail
    Mediation talks between the Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] made little progress today in solving the deadlock between the ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Cantor cuts analyst loose
    Wall Street exodus returns to the spotlight as investment firm parts with veteran Natasha Boyden.
  • CSDC spots loan threat
    Asian giant bags $317m boost in a bid to preserve liquidity and buying power as PRC banking policies threaten access to cash.
  • Expansion weighs on Wilson
    Record-breaking revenues overshadowed by 47% dip in annual profit at Sao Paulo-quoted offshore specialist.
  • Two more shoot from Star
    Oslo-listed owner tipped to have sent a couple more vessels for demolition.
  • Rem Star slips off spot
    Age Remoy-led owner ties up period deal with Peterson for one of its PSVs.
  • Reefer trio released
    Nigerian kidnappers free two Russians and a Filipino snatched from Breiz Klipper in February.
  • DB builds shipping arm
    Deutsche Bank says its industry portfolio grew by one third in 2011 despite a dip in fresh lending.
  • Scorpio adds number eight
    Monaco-based owner declares one of two options for another MR tanker newbuilding at Mipo in Korea.
  • Pirates snatch Iranian bulker
    Gang takes control of Hafiz Darya vessel a huge distance from the Somali coastline.
  • Brave deal could reach eight ships
    Vafias group company signs up for four new in-house-designed Diamond LPG carriers at STX, with four options.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions
  • NVO Countdown - No. 10
  • DP World to repay $3 billion loan
  • Congress expected to rollover transport programs through June
  • Alliances test individual lines' on-time efforts
  • Old Dominion starts drayage in Oakland
  • MSC raising Asia-ECSA rates
  • Deutsche Shipping increased loan commitments in 2011

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2012
  • Fuel efficient vessels creating 'two-tier' charter market
    Charterers using modern tonnage can cut bunker costs by $5,000 a day.
  • European bunker prices firm across the board
    Severe congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • Prices firming in Middle East markets
    Cape Town avails subject to enquiries.
  • Russian fuel oil duty climbs
    But not by 50% as had seemed possible.
  • Hard times threatening Hong Kong low-sulphur initiative
    Only one of 17 shipping companies participating in voluntary fuel switch has said it will continue beyond 2012, and even now only around 10% of ships make the switch.
  • Head of Shell's Asia fuel oil trading to 'join Vitol'
    Report says Dominique Laborde resigned his position last week.
  • Bunker station targeting North America/Southeast Asia traffic
    Russian supplier says initial target is 10 to 15 vessels a month.
  • Asian shipowners reaffirm 'strong commitment' to clean environment
    ASF SNEC welcomes adoption of guidelines to assist in implementing the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI.
  • Bunker price movements 'mixed' in Asian ports
    Players report good avails.
  • Emulsion fuel producer ends H2 2011 with narrowing losses
    Cash reserves 'sufficient' to progress to full commercial operations, says Quadrise Fuels International.
  • East China fuel oil stocks up 50%
    Bunker traders 'not active' in picking up products.
  • Singapore court reverses decision against bunker supplier
    Equatorial allowed to pursue its claim for over $21.7 million from shipping firm MISC for alleged non-payment of bunkers.
  • Salvors conclude Costa Concordia fuel removal operations
    Operation 'executed in line with expectations', says Smit Salvage.

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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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