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BRIEFS
July 27, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen first half container volume increases 1.3pc to 10.7 million TEU
  • TransChina Shanghai-to-Chengdu railway now opens to Yichang from Wuhan
  • Box lessor CAI International quarterly profit up 39pc to US$15 million
  • Smouldering MSC Flaminia fire under control while under tow to UK coast
  • MSC surcharges US imports to cover costly UN low-sulphur fuel mandate
  • US President fast tracks project to deepen Port of Savannah's harbour
  • Russian arms ship puts into St Petersburg, then falls beneath radar enroute
  • Canadian National Railway quarterly profit up 19pc to US$648 million
  • Canadian Pacific Railway quarterly profit down 20pc to US$101 million
  • 45,000 bags of rice, labelled building materials, seized at Subic
  • Nigeria needs ship funding to compete globally, says shipping council
  • A380s to be grounded for eight weeks to fix cracks, retrofit brackets
  • UPS second quarter profit increases 12.1pc to US$122 million
  • Hong Kong to reduce ANA, Cathay and SIA in fuel surcharges in August

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Pilots & shipowners join forces on pilot ladder safety
  • Research report affirms 'Daily Maersk' reliability
  • APM Terminals Mumbai achieves 500 safe days!
  • Kandla Port deploys floating crane
  • Sri Lanka refuses to move shipping lane further out to sea to save whales
  • Konkan Rly expects to earn 40 cr. from RoRo service this fiscal
  • Rlys benefiting from ex-Minister's move to increase freight rates
  • Deferring rate cuts could hit industry hard: Fieo
  • Focus more on mfg SEZs in remote areas: Commerce Ministry
  • INR recovers on strong Asian markets
  • ITA makes pitch for hiking duty drawback on tobacco exports
  • USITC to maintain anti-dumping duty on stainless steel from India, three other countries

Marine Logweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Inmarsat responds to Shurat HaDin statement
  • SHI delivers world's largest wind farm installation ship
  • European discounting hits RCL earnings
  • GEA Westfalia launches chemical-free BWT
  • Inland tank barges boost Kirby earnings

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Port of Seattle celebrates first All Nippon Airways flight
  • Trucking association files brief slamming new hours-of-service rule
  • Annual canoe landing event headed to Port of Olympia site
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines receives first 747-8 Freighter
  • Transport industry groups pen updated pilot ladder brochure

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Outlook dims for product tankers shipping cargoes to US east coast
    Need for imported refined oil products has fallen along with tonne-mile demand
  • One door closes, another opens
    Fewer imports into the US east coast but roaring trade builds from US Gulf to South America
  • US product consumption and imports at record lows
    April import figures lowest since 1985
  • LNG demand from importers is on the rise
    Figures provide owners with positive outlook but source of fuel is key to future
  • Offshore shipping to favour cheap labour, warns recruiter
    Boom in offshore leads to rush for crew
  • Gas shipping leaves coal rival in its wake
    New deliveries could hasten end of capesize spot market
  • BP leaves the Arctic for others
    With or without BP, the Arctic will be drilled and needs shipping
  • Supramaxes have lost 10 Indonesia ore cargoes a month since export ban
    New regulation has seen nickel ore and bauxite trade disappear since May
  • Aframax tonnage surplus may not be as bad as expected this year
    Clarksons reduces difference between supply and demand from 7m dwt to 5m dwt
  • NITC repositions suezmax for Mediterranean shipments
    After an Iran-Turkey run, Blossom has now completed a Sidi Kerir-Turkey trip
  • Only 50 armed guards firms have UK government licences
    Security companies' association has 167 members of which 80 are UK-based, raising concern over PMSCs operating outside the law
  • Costamare enlists bank support for KG bargain hunt
    Surprise at 100% finance deal for feedership
  • Opportunities arise for product tankers after UK refinery closure
    The closure of the Coryton refinery is expected to boost the number of gasoil cargoes heading from the US
  • Navios Partners splashes $41m on two more bulkers
    Acquisitions are with renewal in mind says owner after 24% increase in net income
  • BG Group buoyed by LNG shipping success
    Division sees profits rise 13% in the second quarter compared to 2011
  • CSA warns of West African piracy
    Chinese industry group urges shipping lines to be more cautious after spike in attacks
  • HPH Trust reports 6% fall in profits in first half
    Throughput was up 5% on healthier trades with emerging markets
  • Kirby profits beat street expectations
    Jones Act barge and diesel engine company delivers good news one month after massive cut in guidance
  • CMHI unit sees intra-Asia trade support Shenzhen box volumes
    Emerging markets will provide opportunities for future growth, says Shekou Container Terminals
  • Wilhelmshaven terminal opening delayed
    Repair work to quay is completed but full port operation postponed by two months
  • A boatload from Cuba
    A resourceful Miami owner isn't waiting for the US to stop nursing its grudge
  • One dead, four missing in MISC tanker fire at Labuan port
    Firefighters still fighting blaze on Bunga Alpinia
  • Shell's lower LNG sales raise concerns over reliability of export projects
    Second quarter results from energy giant surprise analysts
  • Auerbach Schifffahrt snaps up KG vessel at auction
    Beluga Flirtation is third in fleet and will be renamed Maple Lea
  • China sees strong yet slowing expansion in coastal bulker capacity
    Port throughput also grows at slower pace

Fairplayweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Vale ups Chinese ore sales
    BRAZILIAN iron ore miner Vale has reported sliding profits despite increasing long-haul shipments to China
  • Asian steel production defies global flatline
    STEEL production by major Asian producers continued to climb in June, even as world steel output flatlined on declining European and US production
  • Star Bulk plots reverse split
    STAR BULK is the latest public shipping company confirming plans for a reverse split to fend off a potential delisting
  • Heat foils Flaminia checks
    SALVORS are still waiting for conditions to improve aboard the smouldering box ship MSC Flaminia so they can inspect its containers, its ship manager said today
  • Glowing Canada/China export prospects seen
    A RISE in exports of uranium from Canada to China will result from the 19 July signing of a supplementary protocol to the existing Canada-China Nuclear Co-operation Agreement
  • Three charged in deadly sinking
    A CAPSIZED ferry's owner, master and operating manager have reportedly been charged in Zanzibar with manslaughter
  • Schenker posts strong ocean freight gains
    GERMAN forwarding group DB Schenker Logistics posted strong H1 volume growth in ocean freight today
  • Navios reveals S&P moves
    ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Partners today confirmed its first-ever secondhand bulker acquisitions and an increase in quarterly profits
  • Irano Hind's fleet split
    THE STRUGGLE to sign up charterers, given UN sanctions against Iran, was behind Irano Hind Shipping's shutdown, SCI's boss told Fairplay today
  • Stena LNG slams on brakes
    STENA LNG told Fairplay today it has decided to delay both a floatation of its shares and an order for two LNG carriers
  • Panamax pace slows
    PANAMAX bulkers have had a slow week, as the South American grain season fades away and Chinese steam coal demand remains weak
  • VLCC owners resist
    VLCC owners' resistance to loss-making rates has resulted in a small gain in rates
  • SNCM to spend up to $1Bn on newbuildings
    FRENCH Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it plans to spend €800-850M (up to $1.04Bn) on eight ro-pax newbuildings over the next six years
  • 87% fall in profits predicted for Precious
    PRECIOUS Shipping's 2Q12 net profits are expected to plunge almost 87% year on year to 53.05M baht ($1.68M), PhillipCapital warned today
  • TAS Offshore's profits rocket up by 190%
    MALAYSIAN shipbuilder TAS Offshore said profits for its fiscal year rose 190% to 11.3M ringgit ($3.6M)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • US Intermodal Volume Rises 6.2 Percent
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 21 rose 6.2 percent year-over-year but were flat from...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slip Again
    Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade weakened again this week - the third consecutive week of decline - despite carrier...
  • Profit, Volume, Revenue Grow at Samudera Shipping
    Intra-Asia container operator Samudera Shipping Line reported increased container volume, revenue and profit for the second quarter. The Singapore-listed...
  • Singapore Airlines Back in the Black
    Singapore Airlines returned to profit in the last quarter, but warned the cargo outlook remains poor. After booking a...
  • MNX Names Lee to Asia Pacific Post
    As part of its ambitious global expansion plan, MNX has appointed Florence Lee to its Asia Pacific leadership team. ...
  • Stricken MSC Flaminia Nears UK Coast
    Firefighters planned to reboard the MSC Flaminia to attack remaining fires as the stricken container ship moved within 170 nautical...
  • Hyundai Motor Downgrades Sales Forecast
    Hyundai Motor lowered its global forecast for automobile sales this year because of the worsening outlook for demand in Europe...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Bunker prices also confused
    Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 inched up another USD2 per tonne in trading today to USD598, after small gains in the two preceding days in the wake of a USD25 crash ...
  • US trucks in upward blip
    The American Truck Association's [ATA] seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index advanced by 1% in June after falling back a revised 0.7% the month before, ...
  • Evergreen christens first 'L-type' box ship
  • UK prepares to host the 'recessionary games'
    Ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, which are expected to give a spending boost kick-start to the UK economy, official figures show that the recession deepened in ...
  • Union Pacific 'best ever' Q2 results
    US rail company Union Pacific (UP) has reported 'best ever' Q2 results - and said that intermodal freight revenue was up 10% year-on-year on the back 846 containers ...
  • Barcelona's box blues
    The number of containers handled at the port of Barcelona in H1 12 fell by 20% to 849,973TEU as sharp falls in its import (-14%) and transhipment traffic (down ...
  • MSC tops LLI 'inactive' list
  • Messina orders four more conros
    Genoa-based Ignazio Messina & Co is behind the order for 4 x 3,000TEU-class container/ro-ro ships placed at the South Korean shipyard, STX Offshore & ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Exmar sheds LPG carrier
  • Frangou defends deals
  • Angeliki leads 'evolution'
  • Sanko sheds two more
    Bankrupt Sanko Steamship has continued to cash in its fleet of offshore support vessels.
  • Maersk Zealand
    Denmark's Maersk Line is launching a new run from Asia to Auckland.
  • Classic takes cape brace
    George Economou's Classic Maritime has added two capesize bulkers to its roster.
  • D'Amico back at Mipo
    D'Amico International Shipping (DIS) is heading back to South Korea for two new handysize tankers.
  • Royal turns red
    Royal Caribbean Cruises slumped into the red in the second quarter as the fallout from the Costa Concordia tragedy continued to harm its performance.
  • Finnlines cuts loss
    Finnish ro-ro owner Finnlines has posted a narrow loss for the first half as revenues improved.
  • Flaminia heads to UK
    The badly damaged containership MSC Flaminia is heading for waters off the UK where the first detailed assessment of damage to the vessel will be undertaken.
  • Stella stuck
    A Ukrainian cargoship has suffered a small amount of water ingress in a grounding off Greece.
  • Clarksons charts Scorpio
    Clarksons Capital has backed Scorpio Tankers to keep on growing in the face of a looming second quarter loss.
  • Crist in the clear
    A Polish state loan to shipbuilder Crist was not illegal aid, the European Commission (EC) has ruled.
  • FSL still in hunt
    First Ship Lease Trust has pledged to climb back on the acquisition trail despite a second quarter loss.
  • Odysea fined over dumping
    Greece's Odysea Carriers has been fined $1.2m in the US after admitting illegally discharging oil from a bulker.
  • Sasebo into the red
    Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has fallen to a loss in the first quarter - and there is worse to come.
  • MR de-motivator
    Owners wading into the MR tanker segment could end up disappointed, a leading Greek broker says.
  • PGS raises sights
    Oslo-listed offshore owner lifts its 2012 profit forecast after better second quarter.
  • Maersk in box blast
    An investigation has begun into an explosion that blew the top off a box on board a Maersk containership.
  • Five missing in fire
    One man has died and four other crew are still unaccounted for after a huge fire tore through a MISC chemical tanker in Malaysia.
  • Kirby ups profits
    Kirby Corp, the US's largest inland tank barge operator saw its second quarter 2012 net income climb to $47.6m, or $0.85 per share, compared with $41.7m, or $0.77 per share, a year earlier.
  • Stolt Valor to be scrapped
    Stolt-Nielsen has decided to scrap a chemical tanker damaged by an explosion in March.
  • ISC profits tumble
    Bad bulk markets and less military work saw US owner International Shipholding Corporation's profits take a dip in its second financial quarter.
  • BGC secures funding
    Brunei Gas Carriers has lined up $170 million in Islamic financing to fund an LNG carrier it has on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Costamare scans KG scene

American Shipperweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds vessel to Med-Pac service
  • Pacer reports lower profit
  • Evergreen warns of fraudulent agent in China
    Container line comes across a counterfeit email from entity advertising itself as agency representative in China, emphasizing to its customers that its China representative is Master International Shipping Agency
  • Francisco Partners finalize acquisition of Kewill
  • Canadian Railroads with mixed results in Q2
    Canadian National capitalizes on labor disruption at its competitor Canadian Pacific during May to post 17 percent profit increase in second quarter, with seven commodities recording double digit growth
  • UPS names former Fed governor to board
  • SP Express adds textile-focused services
  • FMC to release report on Canadian/Mexican cargo "diversion"
  • CargoWise buys software vendor Translogix

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 26, 2012
  • Market firm in Fujairah
    Fujairah's bunker market regains some upward momentum while South African ports see some big falls.
  • Wartsila ahead in expanding LNG market
    'We are extremely confident about the positive developments of LNG bunkering infrastructure around the globe,' Bunkerworld is told.
  • Market firm in North West Europe
    A tale of two markets as prices climb in northern Europe but fall across the southern ports.
  • Rolls-Royce receives patent for 'mixed propulsion system'
    Mixed propulsion system will be able to use LNG and 'bunkered diesel fuel', among other products.
  • Fuel stocks creep up to two-week high
    Fuel oil volumes build while distillates fall back on refinery maintenance.
  • Greek owner fined for pollution
    US court hands out $1.3 million fine for covering up oily waste discharges.
  • Call for new port to 'by-pass' Hormuz
    Habshan-Fujairah pipeline shows that there is an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Key Asian ports see rise in IFO prices
    Supplies of bunker fuels were largely fine at major Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Evergreen receives first fuel-efficient L-type containership
    The Ever Lambent, part of a series of 20 vessels, is designed to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • Chinese shipyard to build 'Clean Ship' PSVs
    The PSVs will feature a 'world leading standard' for vessel operations, says Sinopacific.
  • Profit booster for US barge operator
    Strong inland tank barge utilisation for Kirby's maritime segment bolsters second quarter earnings.
  • Refinery closure squeezes Japanese supplies
    Temporary closure of JX Nippon's Mizushima refinery will impact bunker supplies.
  • Caltex plans closure of Australian refinery
    Set to curb refining losses by converting Kurnell Refinery in Sydney into a major transport fuel import terminal.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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