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January 30, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • January slump in Baltic index hits 58%
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity freight costs, headed for its largest monthly decline in more than three years as plunging rents and near-record fuel prices cut earnings to below zero on some shipping routes.
  • Carnival sued in Miami over shipwreck
    Carnival Corp, the world's largest cruise line owner, was sued in Miami over the Jan 13 wreck of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy.

Sched Netweb site
  • Belgian sea and airport strikes feared this week to protest euro austerity
  • Maersk makes counter moves, adding and subtracting Asia-Europe capacity
  • Despite troubles, CSAV plans expansion after US$129 million share sale
  • Florida's Tampa port to buy 110 acres to handle expected cargo increase
  • Hong Kong's 2011 export value increases 10pc, imports rise 11.9pc
  • New York-New Jersey gains Asia cargo at west coast ports' expense
  • Fangchenggang container volume up 10pc to 266,308 TEU in 2011
  • China Merchants owns 85pc of Colombo's US$500 million container terminal
  • MSC imposes congestion surcharges US$150 at Mombasa from February 1
  • Union Pacific 2011 profit up 18pc to US$3.29 billion, intermodal off 3pc
  • Norfolk Southern 2011 revenue up 19pc to US$2.1 billion on 'recovery'
  • CSX Corp rail profit up 17pc to $1.8 billion, sales up 6pc in 2011
  • Canadian National 2011 profit increases 17pc to US$2.45 billion
  • Canadian Pacific Railway profit declines 12pc to US$569 million in 2011
  • UNCTAD: Third world trade output moves from 17 to 28pc over 30 years
  • United Continental losses narrow to US$138 million from $325 million
  • Portland International Airport's cargo volume rises 2.3pc in 2011
  • Cargolux adds B747-8F to boost Indianapolis to Luxembourg capacity
  • Lufthansa Cargo offers weekly Frankfurt-Detroit with New York stop

Exim Indiaweb site
  • KPT commissions first-of-its-kind seafarers centre on Republic Day
  • Hanne B. Sørensen appointed Maersk Tankers CEO
  • SAL vessels the first to make presence felt at new ports
  • Iran consents to pay for India's non-oil exports in Rs.
  • Jewellery exports decline 15 pc in Dec.
  • LAC countries keen to double trade with India
  • Oil firms may renew Iran crude contracts
  • South Australia eager to boost trade ties with India
  • KPSAA lauds KPT management for resolving long-pending issues
  • KPT commissions first-of-its-kind seafarers centre on Republic Day
  • Trade cautioned on disruption due to Belgian port closures today
  • Air Cargo Group plans Bali conference
  • Global firms vie to bag rail freight corridor projects
  • Ficci projects GDP to grow at 6.9 pc
  • Forex pool up $ 732 m due to strong $ inflows
  • Govt to fix ceiling on car imports from EU
  • India's global merchandise trade marching towards $ 750-bn mark
  • Rs. soars to 12-week high at 49.31/32
  • CBDT order on raids to probe high-value transactions has 'no authority of law' & may lead to abuse, says IMC
  • IFFCO Kandla celebrates 63rd Republic Day
  • Holleman transporting heavy components for Serbian refinery project
  • PPG expands member services in Middle East & South America
  • Shanghai training to improve communication skills for project forwarders

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Stevens Transport in USA expands its fleets
    Stevens Transport, based in Dallas TX (USA), is expanding its fleets by buying 1,200 units of the 3000R refrigerated trailer model from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Stevens Tr...
  • Air Cargo Group plans Bali conference
    The neutral air freight wholesale specialists, Air Cargo Group, is set to celebrate a successful eighth birthday at its annual conference in Bali (Indonesia) from 27 February to 1 ...
  • Comparing the UK and German rail structure
    The UK Rail Freight Group (RFG) has published a comparator between the UK and Germany railway structure. It demonstrates that in terms of liberalisation and competition, the UK rai...
  • Groundbreaking for Kuehne + Nagel at the Port of Duisburg
    Germany's duisport Group is setting up a new logistics complex for Kuehne + Nagel. The official groundbreaking ceremony this week marked the symbolic start of the construction of t...
  • Switzerland: freight transport gradually recovering from economic downturn
    The economic crisis in 2009 had a disastrous effect on Switzerland's freight traffic. The transport performance that year was 7% lower than in 2008. The decline was significantly m...
  • DHL launches training programme for professional drivers
    DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, is investing in the training of new professional truck drivers. In 2012 the company plans to train a t...
  • DPD and Hermes collaborating in Russia
    The CEP service providers DPD and Hermes have announced that they are bundling their strengths in the Russian market. The two companies want to offer end customers in Russia an alt...
  • Norbert Dentressangle secures further 3-year contract with Daikin
    Daikin UK and Daikin Europe NV have signed a further three year UK warehousing and distribution contract with the French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle. Based ...
  • New Grimaldi 'motorway of the sea' between Salerno and Catania
    Naples (Italy)-based Grimaldi Groups have inaugurated a new thrice-weekly 'motorway of the sea' between Salerno and Catania (eastern Sicily). The link, which is operated by Finnli...
  • Dubai's cargo traffic sank slightly in 2011
    Air freight traffic at Dubai International airport (UAE) rebounded slightly to 189,593 t in December2011, reflecting a modest increase of 0.8% compared to the 188,103 t handled dur...
  • Boeing delivers two B777-300ERs to Saudi Arabian Airlines
    Boeing reached a major milestone with Saudi Arabian Airlines when it delivered the airline's first two B777-300ERs (extended range), marking another step forward in Boeing's...
  • APM Terminals recognised for safety excellence
    APM Terminals was presented with The Gerald H. Halpin Safety Excellence Award for 2010-2011 by the Signal Mutual Indemnity Association. The APM Terminals' operations in the USA wer...
  • ILFC appoints senior vice-president and head of Asia Pacific
    International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., announced that it will establish offices in Beijing and Singapore i...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • New coatings extend International Paint's antifouling range
  • Shipbuilders move ahead with workforce development initiative
  • John Poulson rejoins the American Club
  • ABB to provide energy management for LNG-fueled cruise ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA unveils new Centennial website
  • AAPA taps Florida Congressman as top port person of the year
  • Inchcape Shipping Service warns of Belgian port closures
  • Sea-Tac Airport sets new passenger mark during 2011
  • US rail traffic count drops during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Snags that could scupper the sale of SeaFrance ships
    There are two potential sticking points to the SeaFrance fleet sale: the state of the vessels' maintenance and the retention of the crews
  • What price the SeaFrance ferries?
    The $244.5m valuation in 2010 for all four now looks wildly optimistic
  • Survey wars in Rotterdam
    Port authority study counters ECT forecasts
  • Crude tanker tonne-mile demand contracted 2% last year
    Gains in VLCC demand outweighed by weaker suezmax and aframax markets
  • Delta Mariner takes out Kentucky bridge
    Vehicle carrier slams into bridge
  • UK to push for regional carbon curbs rather than wait for IMO
    European Union emissions trading scheme could raise $15bn annually from shipping
  • Flow of fresh money boosts Seine waterway alliance
    French ports are reawakening after the ending of poor trade union relations that hindered dockside investment
  • SapuraCrest wins lion's share of six-ship tender
    Market rumblings have Petrobras tendering for an additional six pipelayers with the ability to lay flexible pipe
  • UK makes a smart move on training
    Full marks to UK Shipping Minister Mike Penning for fighting the industry's corner
  • More haste, less speed
    Industry must avoid a knee-jerk response to the Costa Concordia investigation
  • UK will struggle to source alternative to Qatari LNG says gas expert
    Emirate supplies 85% of Britain's LNG needs
  • West Africa to China VLCC trade offers best earnings in 2012
    Daily returns will eclipse Middle East-Asia voyages
  • Cash-rich owners likely to be the only tanker moneymakers in next five years
    Earnings in 2012-2016 will not be enough to cover finance and operating costs, McQuilling Services forecasts
  • Chemtanker rivals say they saw BLT crisis coming
    Questions over last year's refinancing package
  • General strike to halt Belgian ports
    Industrial action will disrupt operations at Antwerp and Zeebrugge
  • Insurance industry rejects suggestion it can ease Somalia's woes
    Bigger barriers need to be overcome before the country can embrace commerce
  • Marseilles Fos opens talks with Drydock 10 bidders
  • Brokers hope capesize rates have found a bottom
    As China gets back to business, the big question is if earnings will rise again
  • Lawsuits to challenge Costa's $14,460 compensation offer
    Cruise firm to pay out $160,000 per passenger if US lawyers have their way
  • Clubs aim to push pilot error up regulatory agenda
    IG expects that move to make pilots subject to international regulations will encounter opposition
  • Booming Piraeus posts near-doubling in box volumes
    Port handled more than 1.68m teu last year compared with 878,000 teu in 2010
  • Nordcapital tops KG league
    Financier secured $68.4m of new funds
  • The basic laws of human stupidity
    A 1977 essay by the Italian economic historian Carlo Cipolla, readily available on the internet, is recommended reading
  • RS Platou looks to acquire ACM Shipping
    Norwegian broker has not yet made an offer but London-listed ACM sees share price jump
  • BLT's crisis
    Indonesia's biggest oil and gas shipping company needs to tell the market how it will stay in business

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Sorensen to run Maersk Tankers
    APM SAID today it had appointed Hanne B Sorensen as CEO of its Maersk Tankers, making her perhaps shipping's most powerful women
  • Wärtsilä's Ship Power unit's profits drop
    STRONG ordering in specialised ships sectors this year should support the Ship Power unit of Wärtsilä, the Finnish engineering group said, although it reported a fall in net profits last year
  • China newbuildings dive 70.4%
    CHINESE shipowners ordered 258 newbuildings last year, a 70.4% dive year on year from 872 newbuildings contracted in 2010
  • Fund dumps DHT shares
    HEDGE fund MMI Investments has accelerated the sale of its stake in tanker owner DHT, bringing its holdings down to just 2%
  • Nordcapital keeps lead
    NORDCAPITAL, the KG issuing house of Hamburg ship owner Erck Rickmers, in 2011 raised €77M ($101.2M) in equity for fresh shipping investments and capital increases for distressed funds
  • Precious profits expected to be $22.56M for '11
    REGIONAL securities firm PhillipCapital said today it expects Precious Shipping to post net profits of 862.47M baht ($22.56M) for 2011, down 4.75% year on year
  • Fairstar raises $65M
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport, the Dutch heavy-lift operator listed in Oslo, said today it has raised $65M through a private placement of shares
  • VLGC charterers keep edge over owners
    BROKERS caution that VLGC owners should not jump for joy yet because improving gas freight rates are still unprofitable
  • Compensation offered in Concordia disaster
    ITALIAN consumer groups told Fairplay today they have signed an agreement with Costa Cruises to offer about €11,000 ($14,500) to each of the passengers aboard Costa Concordia
  • Piraeus box total doubles
    PIRAEUS Port Authority has said the number of containers it handled in 2011 had almost doubled from a year earlier
  • Strike to shut Belgian ports
    BELGIAN ports will be closed on 30 January by a general strike, with knock-on effects likely during the whole week, Inchcape Shipping Services said today
  • Thoresen sees S&P window
    THORESEN Shipping Singapore's managing director Ian Claxton has told Fairplay he hopes to exploit the BDI's fall to a three-year low by acquiring modern bulkers
  • Exmar lost $45.4M in '11
    EXMAR, the Belgian gas transporter, said today it reduced its consolidated net losses to $45.4M last year, from $14.4M in profits in 2010
  • Seafarer dies after falling overboard in Roenne
    A SEAFARER has reportedly died after falling overboard at the Danish port of Roenne
  • BLT subsidiaries defaulted
    INDONESIA'S chemical shipping group PT Berlian Laju has said a subsidiary has incurred a covenant breach under a loan for which it is a guarantor

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Hub Group Takes Aim at Eastern Truck Freight
    Hub Group expects a "transformational year" for the intermodal industry as Eastern rail network expansion boosts intermodal volumes, company officials...
  • Vessel Owner, Operator Fined $1.75 Million for Oil Dumping
    The owner and operator of a newly constructed bulk cargo ship were fined $1.75 million Wednesday for illegally dumping oil...
  • Teamsters Press Unionization of Toll Drivers
    The Teamsters union, as part of its national strategy to organize harbor truck drivers, has taken on Toll Global Forwarding,...
  • SC House Votes to Block Savannah Port Dredging
    South Carolina's House of Representatives is trying to reverse the approval by the state's environmental agency of a permit to...
  • Foreign Trade Zone Pioneer Spencer Dies at 85
    F.J. Spencer, the founder of IMS Worldwide, a leading expert in free trade zone development, died Jan. 13 at the...
  • Boxer Urges House to Pass Bipartisan Transport Plan
    Sen. Barbara Boxer on Thursday urged the House to pass a surface transportation bill that has bipartisan support, so that...
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Rose 71.7 Percent in 2011
    The trucking equipment market accelerated its recovery in 2011, as motor carriers ordered new tractors and rolling stock to replace...
  • Savannah to Switch to Electric-Powered Cranes
    The Georgia Ports Authority will buy four new electric-powered rubber-tired gantry cranes and retrofit other RTGs in the Port of...
  • Driver Market, Truck Capacity Tightening, Werner Says
    A "challenging" driver market will put more pressure on trucking costs, capacity and pricing in 2012, says truckload carrier Werner...
  • Illegal Fungicide Detected in 11 Juice Shipments
    Federal regulators said Friday they found traces of anillegal fungicide in 11 out of 80 shipments of imported orange juice...
  • Steel Imports Jumped 18.9 Percent Last Year
    Steel imports in December rose 6.6 percent year-over-year, pushing annual inbound shipments 18.9 percent to 23.9 million tons in 2011,...
  • Vessel Carrying Rocket Parts Hits Kentucky Bridge
    Highway traffic in southwestern Kentucky is being delayed and detoured for miles after a cargo ship struck a bridge over...
  • Inventory Buildup Boosts GDP Growth 2.8 Percent
    Rising inventories and consumer spending caused U.S. gross domestic product to expand at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the...
  • Strike to Close Antwerp Port, Brussels Airport Monday
    The port of Antwerp faces a shutdown Monday as Belgian dockers participate in a nationwide 24-hour general strike against...
  • Imperial Logistics Expands in Africa Through Acquisitions
    Imperial Logistics boosted its presence in southern Africa through the acquisition of two transport companies for undisclosed sums. ...
  • Pantos Logistics Aims for 10 Percent Growth in 2012
    Pantos Logistics expects to grow volume 10 percent this year and gradually emerge as one of the world's top 10...
  • Etihad Adds Two Freighters Amid Industry Slump
    Etihad Crystal Cargo plans to buy A330-200 freighters, valued at roughly $423 million, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier works to...
  • Oakland Port Board Promotes Two Integral to Expansion
    The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners promoted two employees who have been highly involved in expanding the port. ...
  • Asia's Internal Engines
    From politicians to traders, there is a growing sense in Asia that, after four years of economic upheaval in the...
  • Trade Winds Change in China
    China, the world's second-largest economy after the U.S., saw foreign trade grow at its slowest monthly pace in two years...
  • Carrier Uncertainty
    It's impossible to read through The Journal of Commerce Annual Review and Outlook issue published this month and not conclude...
  • Leveraging Clarity
    By now it's accepted wisdom bordering on cliché that the global trading economy lacks clear direction, and that the sputtering...
  • Commingling Leads to Conflict
    Q: My wife is thinking of starting a brokerage company, and I have a few questions. 1. Is...
  • CSAV Raises Rates From India, Middle East
    Chilean container carrier CSAV imposed a general rate increase on trades from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Maersk Line adjusts its Asia/Med operations
    Maersk Line is to start a new Asia/Mediterranean service string and revamp an existing loop as it puts in place a plan to deal with the additional competition that ...
  • CP's intermodal revenue impacted by weaker volumes
    Calgary-headquartered railroad Canadian Pacific (CP) has seen its net income sink for 2011 compared to 2010 - no doubt impacted by weaker intermodal volumes.CP's ...
  • Aitken Spence sells its Colombo box terminal stake to China Merchants
    Citing 'high costs' and 'unreasonable demands' Sri Lankan conglomerate, Aitken Spence said it is selling its 30% share in Colombo International Container Terminals' ...
  • Emerging markets to rule
    That is the view expressed at the World Economic Forum [WEF], Davos, Switzerland by HSBC's chief global economist, Stephen King, who predicated a return to the ...
  • Piracy problems lead MSC to raise surcharge
    Geneva-based MSC has said that an increased risk of attacks on its ships trading in the Indian Ocean is behind its decision to raise its piracy surcharge by more ...
  • Exports surge at Tacoma
    The boom in US exports pushed up the Pacific Northwest port of Tacoma's containerised export volumes by 11% in 2011 compared to 2010 - with agriculture products ...
  • McKinsey report augurs well for Rotterdam
    A report commissioned by reason of the 'economic unrest' in 2011 and 'lack of clarity' going forward in the container sector, by the ...
  • Simatech Shipping to invest in new ships
    Dubai-based Simatech Shipping, which mainly operates feeder services in the upper Middle East Gulf and South Asia, naming Jebel Ali and Colombo among its principal ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • 'Rocket ship' bashes bridge
    Foss Maritime and US Coast Guard call in T&T Bisso following Tennessee River wreck.
  • Fairstar Heavy raises more
    Dutch heavy lift owner pockets $11m from another private placement in Oslo.
  • Brittany eyes break-even
    French ferry operator tipped for 2011 loss, but chairman says it is heading away from trouble.
  • Tanker tonic for Platou swoop
    Peter Anker and Richard Fulford-Smith share their thoughts on potential takeover of ACM.
  • Tandanor eyes offshore work
    State-owned Argentinean plant teams up with construction companies to target Petrobras FPSO business.
  • Havila sees strong finish
    Njal Saevik-led offshore vessel owner reports a better final quarter and ties down PSV quartet.
  • DNB confirms BLT exposure
    Norwegian bank says portfolio still solid despite Indonesian tanker owner's freeze on payments.
  • Platou in for ACM
    Peter Anker-headed broker is readying a takeover bid for Johnny Plumbe-led shop.
  • "A kick in the guts"
    Australian union slams BlueScope's decision to offload upgraded veteran freight ro-ro.
  • BLT's grades take a tumble
    Fitch dumps its ratings on Indonesian shipowner in the wake of its debt difficulties.
  • Boxship leaked gas
    Singaporean-managed vessel ordered to stay off Australia after cargo damaged in rough seas.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • LETTER: Risk and reliability balance in liner shipping
  • Softship's toughest sell
  • Transportation sweet spot
  • Maersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven
  • J.B. Hunt drives record sales, profit in 2011
  • Jakarta added to Maersk/MSC's Boomerang
  • First 747-8 freighter lands at ABC
  • Arkansas Best sees turnaround
  • Hub profit up 36% in 4Q
  • VPA starts clean fuel program with Maersk
  • CBP throws flag on fake NFL jerseys
  • Foss 'rocket ship' strikes Kentucky bridge
  • AviancaTaca snaps up 51 A320s

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 27, 2012
  • Bunker prices firm as week ends
    Bunker demand was slow this week, according to players.
  • Matson to increase fuel surcharge
    'While we were encouraged by the moderation of bunker fuel prices in the second half of 2011, that trend has been reversed in recent months.'
  • Fujairah prices soften
    Prices diverge in South African ports.
  • Markets firming across Europe
    Strike in Antwerp on Monday could affect operations.
  • Debate heats up on unilateral GHG action
    UK Energy and Climate Change Committee accuses industry of 'delaying tactic' by insisting on an international regime to curb emissions.
  • Gibraltar sees slight decline in ship calls, bunker sales
    Statistics for 2011 indicate fewer but bigger ships calling at the port and less 'bunker only' calls.
  • Singapore could play 'key role' in reducing shipping emissions
    'Bunkering is huge in terms of carbon emissions,' says spokesman from Singapore Energy Studies Institute.
  • Wartsila posts decline in results
    Company's ship power order intake surged 83% in the fourth quarter of 2011.
  • Asian bunker prices look for direction as week ends
    Weak demand across key Asian ports on Friday, traders say.
  • Manufacurer develops two fuel saving paints
    Antifouling products potentially deliver up to 4% fuel savings.
  • US port expands green initiative with fuel switch programme
    Maersk Line vessels to burn low sulphur distillate fuel while idle during cargo operations at the Virginia Port Authority-owned terminals.
  • Petroplus denies 'fraudulent bankruptcy' allegations
    French public prosecutor conducting investigation into its insolvency filing.
  • Berlian Laju temporarily ceases ship lease payments
    Undertaking financial assessment following a loan covenant breach and failure by 'certain' of its subsidiaries to make lease payments that are due.
  • Dahlman Rose optimistic of Aegean's outlook
    Aegean is 'moving in the right direction' with continued improvement in operations expected, analysts say.
  • Bominflot expands Spanish ports coverage
    Supplies 380 cSt bunker fuel and MGO via bunker tanker SP Dublin at Sagunto port.

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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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