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April 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL posts annual net loss of US$316 million as revenues decline 7pc
  • Beijing expects China's mid-year freight growth slowdown to continue
  • Hong Kong exports off 6.8pc while imports decline 4.7pc in March
  • Antwerp quarterly box volume up 0.7pc, but overall cargo shrinks 2.2pc
  • Marshall Islands fleet growth up 20pc, spurt led by Japanese owners
  • Hebei port volume up 6.3pc to 185 million tonnes in first quarter
  • Shandong Zibo Bonded Logistics Centre's trade value hit US$1.4 million
  • Norfolk Southern Q1 profit up 26pc to US$410 million on 6pc sales hike
  • Georgia governor earmarks US$46.7 million for Savannah River dredging
  • Thailand set to build Pak Bara port, can't wait for Burma's Dawei decision
  • India aims to build more hub ports as population makes its economic ascent
  • Wartsilla Hamworthy to install sulphur fuel scrubber to ensure compliance
  • United Continental posts quarterly US$448 million loss, but sales up 4.9pc
  • Nigerian aviation minister wins moral support to re-launch flag carrier
  • Vizag air cargo services opens export market to Europe, Africa and US
  • Delhi mulls public private partnerships despite airport union protests

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ASF expresses concern at piracy threat to seafarers
  • Drewry & CargoSmart to introduce improved container KPIs
  • Rickmers-Linie calls Myanmar
  • Black tea exports to China jump 10-fold since FY09
  • Ceramic sector calls for ban on feldspar, quartz exports
  • India to export Basmati to China
  • New Zealand eager to sign FTA with India by 2013
  • Adani Group celebrates National Fire Service Day at Mundra
  • Chairman's post vacant at 3 eastern ports
  • It's too close to call between Singapore & Shanghai
  • Next generation container port challenge unveiled
  • Pvt. operators likely to bear brunt of Rlys' terminal access charge hike for CTOs
  • Despite clearance, govt making no move on sugar exports
  • Forex reserves at $294.60 bn
  • Moody's sticks to 'stable' outlook on India
  • SBI to lower loan rates for SMEs by 150-200 bps
  • SEZ exports grow 15 pc in FY12
  • UK relapses into recession once again
  • Motorship transport through roads is no problem for German expert Kübler Spedition
  • New heavy cargo vessels call at Bilbao
  • Project cargo training returns to Houston & Mumbai in 2012

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • New truck parking area at Lübeck's Skandinavienkai
    Lübecker Hafengesellschaft, the operator of the port of Lübeck (Germany), has created a new truck parking site in Travemünde, close to Skandinavienkai. The new facility, which can ...
  • Swissport wins licences for Moroccan international airports
    Ground handling operator Swissport International has been awarded the handling licences for Morocco's international airports by the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA, Office Nation...
  • Tunis Air to start service to Moscow Domodedovo
    Starting tomorrow (28 April), North Africa-based Tunis Air is operating a new once per week service from Enfidha to Moscow Domodedovo. The airline will add a sec...
  • UK: truck trials to drive down carbon from freight
    Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from the British government. Industry trials will benefit from GBP 9.5 million (EUR 7.77 million) that is being invested by the ...
  • Port of Barcelona leading in Spain in terms of profit
    The port of Barcelona (Spain) closed the last financial year with an operating profit of EUR 60 million and investments of EUR 105.4 million. This year the Spanish port expects to ...
  • Russian Railways planning to take over Bulgaria's railfreight company EAD
    Russian Railways wants to buy the Bulgarian state's railfreight transport company EAD together with a counterpart in Greece, according to a report in a Bulgarian newspaper. The rep...
  • MOL establishes subsidiary in Peru
    The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has established a subsidiary in Lima. The new entity, called MOL Peru S.A.C, will be staffed by 19 people. (it)
  • Gefco organising rail flows in Europe
    The French transport service provider Gefco is now managing its own European rail flows. Since last December, Gefco has worked with three private railway operators to transport aut...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo make tracking shipments easier
    Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo have launched a new App for iPhones and iPads, making it even easier to track shipments. The App ena...
  • JCL Logistics Italy goes into liquidation
    It has just became known that JCL Logistics Italy Srl, a service provider based in Melzo, near Milan, went into liquidation in line with a decision taken at an extraordinary genera...
  • Geodis ends partnership with Azkar in Spain
    Geodis, the French transport and logistics corporation headquartered in Clichy, near Paris, has terminated its collaboration with the Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar....
  • Wim Bosman CEE opens new branch in Finland
    Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe has officially launched operations in the port of Hamina in Finland. "The new branch opening was part of our strategy. The branch in Hamina i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Wärtsilä donates controllable pitch propulsion system to USMMA,...
  • Holland America names Joe Palermo director, ship...
  • Kirby Corporation reports record earnings
  • RINA offers fuel saving services

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Coast Guard responding to vessel fire at Seattle terminal
  • City, Port of Bellingham schedule joint public meeting
  • Rail freight traffic posts up/down numbers for week
  • Frank nets Port of Portland Compass Award for 2011
  • Port of Seattle presents Green Gateway Awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • American Feeder Lines discontinues Canadian service
    Questions over fate of 10 US-built boxships on the drawing board
  • CIN abandons bid for Tirrenia branch
    Way now open for Onorato Partecipazioni to launch a fresh bid
  • Weak rates could open the door for private equity
    Moelis & Co team believes banks will increasingly insist on third-party cash
  • The rise of the modern day dry bulk operator
    Low freight rates and volatility are embraced
  • So where is the cash?
    Evolution, not revolution, say Moelis experts
  • Fuel prices cause problems as UK economy remains weak
    Latest UK Logistics Report forecasts very modest growth in the coming year on 'a long and bumpy road to recovery'
  • On thin ice in the Arctic
    US reliance on single heavy icebreaker is risky
  • Tsakos eyes future spin-off for LNG and shuttle fleet
    TEN looks at separate structure for in-vogue assets in order to 'unlock value'
  • Lovell Minnick takes up $10m fresh equity in Dahlman Rose
    Private equity group adds to earlier $40m investment
  • Falling asset values force TEN to reclassify debt
    Company insists the move is immaterial to $65m follow-on issue
  • Asian lines fumble in the red
    Carrier strategies to tackle cost and capacity challenges fail to convince
  • Shell sees floating liquefaction as the future of the industry
    Energy major's LNG sales volume rises 12%
  • Deutsche Bahn and HHLA announce port rail share swap
    Antitrust authorities must approve the deal
  • Capesize rates continue to slip
    Upcoming week expected to be slow but some see a glimmer of Chinese demand
  • BG Group sells stake in Chilean LNG terminal
    UK company retains a 21-year supply contract
  • Marco Polo Chapter 11 hearing adjourned again
    Parties now give themselves until May 17 to agree liquidation plan
  • US summer driving season will fail to shine for MR product tankers
    High prices at the pumps could push gasoline demand to 11-year low
  • Cosco takes a first quarter drubbing
    China's biggest shipping line sinks deeper into the red
  • Boxship orders slump in first quarter
    Newbuilding deliveries accelerate
  • CAI reports 42% revenue growth
    Strong first-quarter result signals robust demand for leased containers
  • Two single-ship KG funds file for insolvency
    Bank turns down restructuring plan for former Beluga vessels
  • Concordia Maritime forecasts slow rise in product tankers market
    Swedish owner reports first quarter net sales of $20.4m
  • Rongsheng taps bond market for refinancing bid
    Company closes first tranche of intended $572m issue
  • Lloyd's List wins award for innovation
    Market-leading journalism, analysis and data recognised at British Media Awards
  • Red alert
    Asian carriers' losses signal continued crisis for container industry
  • Petrofin paradox
    The overall figure for loans to Greek owners booked worldwide in 2011 rose by 2.2%, despite the woes of the nation's economy and the global shipping market
  • Precious Shipping posts $1.3m first-quarter loss
    Thai bulk operator cuts daily average vessels cost
  • Strong krona erodes Stena's 2011 results
    Group reports 'challenging' year for its ferry business
  • China Shipping Development loses $51m in first quarter
    Loss from spiralling fuel costs in line with expectations
  • MOL posts $322m fiscal-year loss
    Japanese giant foresees a marginally profitable fiscal 2012

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Japan's Big 3 sink to losses
    JAPAN'S Big 3 shipping companies all posted losses today, reversing profits for the previous financial year
  • Box rate peak by August?
    THE RISE in box rates could peak, as usual, in the third-quarter high season in July-August, CIMB Securities warned today
  • $100Bn lending gap predicted
    NORWAY'S DNB today reportedly predicted a $100Bn gap in funding for shipping by 2015
  • Fairstar AGM halted in takeover uproar
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport today suspended its annual general meeting by up to 30 days because the board said it suspected an undisclosed shareholder accord tied to a hostile takeover attempt
  • Potent powder sniffed out
    VENEZUELAN authorities have seized 3.3 tonnes of cocaine headed for Mexico in a shipping container, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • China COSCO's bleeding worsens
    COSCO'S flagship company - China COSCO Holdings, the world's largest bulker company - has reported net losses for 2012's first quarter of 2
  • Exmar turns it around
    EXMAR, the listed Belgian shipping group, returned to profits in 1Q12, on higher operating income and gains from a one-off sale
  • Golar plans Oslo delisting
    GOLAR LNG said today it plans to delist its shares from the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Hyundai Steel profits dive 39%
    HYUNDAI Steel said today profits in the first quarter dropped 39% from totals in the year-ago quarter
  • Why US shortsea fears new fuel rules
    SHORTSEA shipping in the US will be slammed by higher fuel costs when new air emissions rules take effect on 1 August, a bulker owner has warned
  • NYK seen outshining compatriots
    JAPAN'S second-biggest shipping group NYK Line is likely to outshine MOL and 'K' Line in the next fiscal year, Macquarie Equities Research predicted today
  • HHLA-DB split up intermodal JV
    HAMBURG box terminal operator HHLA and German state railway group Deutsche Bahn today parted ways over their intermodal JV
  • VLCC brokers get 'spooked'
    RUSHED chartering has resulted in VLCC rates rebounding in owners' favour, but brokers cautioned that tonnage supply is soon likely to favour charterers again
  • MES profits rise 32.5%
    MITSUI Shipbuilding & Engineering said today profits for the financial year ending 31 March 2012 were up 32.5% year on year, to ¥17.88Bn ($221.67M)
  • Asian Supramaxes struggle
    INDONESIA'S curbs on raw material exports are hurting Supramax bulker owners in Asia, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Canadian Pacific Union Approves Strike Option
    Canadian Pacific Railway would face a labor disruption in late May if a union representing 5,000 workers exercises a strike...
  • "K" Line Posts $503 Million Loss for Fiscal 2011
    "K" Line swung to a loss of $503 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, a big drop from...
  • Emirates SkyCargo to Begin Its Own Vietnam Service
    Emirates SkyCargo will offer its own freight capacity out of Vietnam in June, launching a service between Ho Chi Minh...
  • Samsung Overtakes Nokia in Cell Phone Shipments
    Samsung Electronics overtook Nokia in the first quarter to become the world's largest cell phone brand for the first time,...
  • Losses Surge at China Shipping and Cosco
    China Cosco Holdings, owner of Asia's largest container shipping company by capacity, and China Shipping Container Lines each saw first...
  • Maersk to Raise Freight Rates on Major Trades
    Maersk Line plans to implement a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect mid-May....
  • 2011 a Banner Year for Top Trucking Companies
    The economic recovery, tenuous on Main Street and shaky on Wall Street, is surprisingly strong on the open road, where...
  • Supply Chains Shift on China's Halting Growth
    In explaining the vast quantities of excess capacity throughout the U.S. marine terminal world, it's not hard to identify the...
  • Maersk on Market Share: Shifting to Defense
    People make money on container shipping, not in it. The business provides consistent profits for terminals, equipment lessors and non-asset...
  • Costamare Buys Two, Scraps Two Box Ships
    Containership owner Costamare has bought two containerships and sold two older vessels for scrap as it continues to modernize its...
  • ANA Net Profit Rose 20.9 Percent in Fiscal 2011
    All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), Japan's largest airline, said on Friday that its group net profit soared 20.9 percent in...
  • New Container Port in Germany to Open in August
    Europe's newest container port facility is scheduled to open in August in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and unlike its neighbors Hamburg and...
  • Freight Volume Stable at Singapore's Changi Airport
    Despite a dip in cargo movements to and from Europe and South Asia, Singapore's Changi Airport saw freight volumes remain...
  • American Feeder Lines Going Out of Business
    American Feeder Lines, which suspended its 9-month-old feeder service from Halifax to Portland, Me. and Boston this week, is going...
  • Double-Digit Brokerage Growth Boosts Echo Profit 42.9 Percent
    A 21.9 percent jump in freight brokerage propelled Echo Global Logistics' profit in the first quarter to $3.1 million, up...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • CAI continues to post good results
    Despite a slight drop in container utilisation levels and generally weaker lease rates in Q1 12 than in the same period of 2011, a change in CAI International's ...
  • China COSCO still deep in the red as financial costs soar by 315%
    China COSCO Holdings - the parent company of COSCON - has followed in the footsteps of Chinese transport compatriot China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL] and reported ...
  • Jam tomorrow for Japanese trio?
    The big-three Japanese shipping companies, have unsurprisingly posted substantial net losses for their fiscal year trading - ending March 31, 2012 - with the common ...
  • TPT wants regional role
    Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), the state-controlled operator of South Africa's main container-handling facilities is looking to establish co-operative ...
  • HHLA and DB reorganise rail investments
    Hamburg-based Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to rearrange their respective share holdings in TFG Transfracht, the main ...
  • Cagliari improves competitiveness
    Competition between Mediterranean hub ports took another turn this week when Cagliari's Port Authority decided to reduce its anchorage dues by 90%. President Piergiorgio ...
  • Bareli's total loss adds up to 'worst-ever' Q1 for underwriters
    The not unexpected confirmation from managers, Klaveness that the 3,100TEU CMA CGM-chartered boxship Bareli had been declared a 'total loss' has culminated in a ...
  • Penning: UK must develop coastal feeders
    Delivering a keynote speech at the 40th anniversary conference of the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association [PYNDA] at the IMO headquarters in London yesterday, ...
  • American Feeder Lines throws in the towel
    American Feeder Lines (AFL) has failed in its bid to revive US coastal shipping and suspended its New England-Halifax feeder shuttle after less than a year in operation, ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Owner takes Star turn
    Bulker owner's shares do just enough to forestall delisting warning from New York exchange.
  • Private equity primes Dahlman
    Partner Lovell Minnick pumps more millions into NY shipping-energy bank as Canadian frontier looms.
  • NYK to lead big three
    Macquarie Capital tips MOL and K Line to lag behind as NYK's car carriers come to the party.
  • ESL feeling the chill
    Baltic Sea bulker operator dips into the red in first quarter as contract volumes drop.
  • Samskip snaps up a brace
    Icelandic owner takes on a couple of small vessels having bagged a loan from German banks.
  • Drunk mate caused grounding
    New Zealand report reveals Anatoki seafarer had put away four or five pints of beer before accident.
  • Bumi share sale trimmed
    Sell-off of Hassan Basma-led offshore owner raises just $377m after leading investor pulls out.
  • Shipping and shopping
    But not everyone is buying and even those with intentions are hesitating before the checkout.
  • Takeover saga in sour twist
    UPDATED: Fairstar hits out at Dockwise for unlawful deal with shareholders ahead of unwelcome bid.
  • Precious dives in the first
    Khalid Hashim-led bulker owner hit by slumping freight rates.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Web Feature: Follow the Flagship
  • Miami settlement removes port dredge obstacles
  • Medical exporter hit with fine for Iran shipment
  • LINC Logistics expects $170 million IPO
  • Infor boosts Russian railcar plant
  • Data2Logistics quickens freight bill auditing
  • Japanese lines slump to major losses in 2011
  • CKYH to call Norfolk last
  • Maersk slows FEW 3, adds Cape Town
  • Weinstein named ABS president

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Bunker prices end week higher in the Americas
    Demand picking up on US Gulf, local trader tells Bunkerworld.
  • New Zealand's only refinery set for expansion
    Marsden Point facility is New Zealand's only refinery and supplies all of the fuel oil for the country's bunker market.
  • Congressman chairs hearing on impact of regulations
    'I am concerned about the cost and impact of several recent and forthcoming rulemakings that will affect the maritime sector.'
  • Price mixed in key north European ports
    Quiet bunker market in Hamburg, Piraeus.
  • Fujairah prices largely stable
    Prices mixed in South Africa.
  • Short sea sector calls for change to North American ECA boundary
    Recommends reducing ECA zone for certain ships to 50 nm, citing economic and environmental reasons backed by study.
  • Classification society offers shipowners help with fuel economy
    'All shipowners need assistance to cut energy costs,' says RINA.
  • Surge in China's fuel oil imports from Venezuela
    Drop in demand for product from Singapore hub.
  • New marine propulsion system claims 75% efficiency gain
    Engineers have developed a new way to convert power to thrust that 'circumvents all the inefficiencies of the propeller'.
  • Another new barge for Russian bunker player
    Vessel is third in a series of four ordered by BFC.
  • Fuel efficiency will drive demand for newbuilds
    Shipping group looks to 'modern, fuel efficient generation'.
  • Bunker player triggers ship arrest
    Reports say Vinalines vessel was detained in Singapore.
  • Bunker prices firming as week closes
    Demand largely below average across key Asian ports.
  • LNG bunker 'key' to cost effective shipping industry
    Asia can overcome challenges, 'well-placed' to lead the way, says DNV executive.
  • Innovation 'only way' to overcome key challenges
    'Innovation has played a key part in the maritime industry's development,' says Singapore's senior minister.
  • East China fuel oil stocks fall
    Strong bunker demand draw down inventories amid low cargo arrivals.
  • Chemoil director retires
    Lim Ah Doo has decided not to seek reappointment at the annual general meeting, says company.
  • First fuel-efficient suezmax joins AET fleet
    Energy saving devices will 'substantially reduce' amount of fuel used by the 157,000 dwt vessel.

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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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