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May 6, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line joins INTTRA network's multi-carrier e-commerce platform
  • Rotterdam's first quarter containers up 4pc, but empties dominate
  • CMA CGM receives 16,000-TEUer for Asia-Europe FAL 1 service
  • China's logistics industry fixed assets surge 173.7pc February-March
  • Chongqing's first quarter trade shipments up 7pc to 2.05 million tonnes
  • China's purchasing managers' April index slips from 50.9 to 50.6
  • More than 200 ports and shipping majors attend LA port conference
  • British defence agency publishes new set of Asian danger zone charts
  • California levies rate hike on harbour users as ports lose market share
  • Shippers on their own, Hamburg Sud ends chassis supply at Norfolk
  • Deadline looms for declaration of correct box weights, seminar told
  • Virginia hopes to cooperate with Port of Tianjin on trade and logistics
  • Volga-Dnepr flies 90 tons of oil gear from Singapore to Turkmenistan
  • ACMG: Freighter fleet to increase over 20 years despite recent contraction
  • Famous Pacific ships world's last airworthy Mosquito from NZ to US
  • China Southern offers first class air cargo for high-end shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • $ 6 bn spent to check Somali piracy in 2012
  • Express Global Logistics acknowledged as one of India's top 100 SME
  • FIF constituents meeting today to address issues concerning ocean transportation
  • International Labour Day celebrated with enthusiasm at Allcargo CFS, Mundra
  • Worldwide Project Consortium's membership conference in Prague this week
  • FCI wheat up for private export
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on soda ash imported from Russia & Turkey
  • India to upgrade Iran's Chabahar port, says Khurshid
  • Port of Antwerp announces another significant step forward in its LNG policy
  • INR rebounds against dollar to close at 53.94
  • RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 pc
  • 'Momento Mori'
  • WCO introduces mobile version of anti-counterfeiting tool
  • FPS NZ thinks outside the box
  • Rickmers-Linie adds tenth vessel on Pearl String Service

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Industry veteran Lutz Ehrhardt turns 70
  • «24-Stunden Regel» für Ladung nach Japan
  • La Quinta Trade Gateway makes progress
  • DFDS confirms bidding for Scandlines
  • Greencarrier Freight Services acquires Trana Spedition
  • Transmec expanding in Romania
  • Italy's new minister of transport comes from an alien field
  • Air China temporarily reduces operations with North Korea
  • Rickmers-Linie adds tenth vessel to Pearl String service
  • Zufall reinforces management
  • Seville becomes centre of OPDR activities on Iberian...
  • New Northern and Eastern Europe director for Goodman
  • DB Systemtechnik now independent railway undertaking
  • Performance of road haulage sector shrinks slightly in...
  • Australia: safer trucks to save lives
  • Ethiopian signs agreement with Djibouti airport
  • LuxairCargo joins Cargo 2000

Marine Logweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • Harvey Gulf in new $540 million fleet expansion
  • Crowley christens final ATB in $1 billion program
  • IHC Merwede launches Subsea 7 pipelayer
  • Seacor enters the LPG arena
  • Panama Canal shipyard back in operation
  • Goltens opens new Dubai Maritime City facility
  • Kongsberg to supply back deck system for Kleven newbuild
  • Sembcorp Marine reports increased profits

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • Port of Seattle sets meeting to discuss Sea-Tac Airport noise
  • US rail freight traffic sees high/low week
  • Panama Canal Authority in line for Asturias Award
  • Launch of articulated tug-barge marks end of Crowley build program
  • Mitsui joining new service calling Mozambique, Indian Ocean

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • CSAV volumes and rates both rise
    Carrier's container rate index climbs to 1918.4 versus its benchmark figure of 2,000
  • Q&A: Shanghai Municipal People's Government
    World's largest container port faces up to shortcomings and challenges
  • Platform supply vessels are safe bet
    Good offshore prospects raises demand for PSVs
  • Shanghai admits shortcomings
    Officials admit port city must try harder to become a world-class maritime service hub
  • World Fleet Update: Back on the right track
    March saw a return to fleet growth as ocean carriers took delivery of many new ships. The first of Maersk Line's 18,000 teu Triple E-class series is due in June
  • Asia-Latin America trades absorb bigger boxships
    North-south trades hold key to industry's future
  • Varun aframax arrested in Singapore
    Heidmar tanker pool vessel Amba Bhargavi held since April 29
  • Cosco Corp profits fall 65%
    Downturn shrinks revenue flow from shipyards
  • Trade Statistics: Stuck in the slow lane
    MDS Transmodal's focus this month is on Asia's main trades, notably those to/ from North America and Europe which account for 12% of global box traffic
  • STX ponders pull-out from Europe
    Cash-strapped South Korea conglomerate could sell its overseas assets
  • Shipper Sentiment survey: Asia
    Ocean carriers' scores have shifted dramatically. Meanwhile, Asian shippers' concerns include voided sailings and capacity constraints
  • MOL and PIL collaborate between Asia and East Africa
    Weekly Indian Ocean Islands Express service to be launched
  • Freight Forecaster: Labour dispute resolution boosts Asia-USEC trades
    Containerisation International's research predicts load factors picking up from their low point of 75% in first quarter 2013 to 82% and 95% in the second and third quarter periods, respectively
  • Cancellations fail to halt rate slide
    Prices fall as low as $725 per teu on Asia-northern Europe trade
  • HHI returns to the black in first quarter
    South Korean shipbuilding giant tipped to win CSCL deal to build five 18,000 teu vessels
  • Seacor orders up to five gas carriers from Hyundai
    Newbuildings will join Dorian Hellas pool
  • Fleet Quarterly: The chasm widens
    Top carriers marginally increased their share of the fleet in first quarter 2013 and this is expected to continue throughout the rest of the year. Containerisation International reviews the latest numbers
  • Capesize crusaders
    DVB outlines a no-win scenario for market prospects
  • Charter Market: A corner has been turned
    Containerisation International notes that the long decline in charter rates was halted in first quarter 2013, but this does not mean an end to the industry's problems
  • Sentiment over ultra-large boxship orders is hitting rates, says Drewry
    Yet-to-be-delivered tonnage hinders efforts to balance supply and demand
  • Six HSH executives face trial for embezzlement
    Former chief executives Nonnenmacher and Berger in the dock in July
  • Cambie resigns as OOIL chief financial officer
    Tung named temporary replacement from June
  • ACL seeks replacement for damaged Atlantic Cartier
    Ship to be repaired after fire on car deck
  • Tsakos raises $50m in preferred stock issue
    Proceeds from non-dilutive issue believed to be earmarked for LNG construction
  • Box Leasing Rates: Bumping along the bottom
    The first quarter of 2013 saw lease rates slip again, but lessors expect a pick up later in the year. However, any recovery in per diem rates in 2013 will be modest. Containerisation International reports
  • Ceva completes recapitalisation
    Logistics firm raises investment cash and halves its net debt and annual interest costs
  • TMT challenges F Elephant arrest
    Bulk carrier faces sale at auction on Monday

Fairplayweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • BLG to buy Lloyd Werft shareholding
    GERMANY'S Bremen state said today it is selling a 13.16% shareholding in Bremerhaven's Lloyd Werft to port group BLG Logistic
  • Sabine LNG construction runs ahead of schedule
    CONSTRUCTION is ahead of schedule on the first two trains of the Sabine Pass LNG export project, Cheniere Energy confirmed today
  • Capesize slump seen extending to 2015
    ASSET values and earnings in the capesize bulk carrier sector are "expected to continue trending lower until at least 2014", German transport financier DVB Bank said today
  • Rickmers-Linie adds 10th ship to round-the-world service
    PROJECT shipping line Rickmers-Linie is increasing capacity in east/west trades with the addition of a 10th vessel to its eastbound round-the-world service
  • COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard's conversion contract effective
    COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard said today its contract is effective with Japan's Modec to convert the VLCC Alga into an FPSO
  • SMM sees 'intense' competition
    SEMBCORP Marine said today competition across diverse business segments such as rig building and ship repairs is "intense", knocking the yard's margins
  • Greencarrier buys Trana
    SWEDEN'S Greencarrier Freight Service has acquired all shares in Trana Spedition, a compatriot haulage company
  • France to contest SNCM aid repayment
    PARIS plans to contest the EC's order to reclaim €220M ($289M) in government aid to Mediterranean ferry company SNCM
  • HK company looks to overturn arbitration ruling
    HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry said today it will seek to reverse an arbitration ruling ordering a $39M refund by its subsidiary to a shipowner in a shipbuilding contract dispute
  • GDF Suez to operate China's first FSRU
    FRENCH utility company GDF Suez has signed a deal to charter in Hoegh LNG's GDF Suez Cape Ann LNG carrier
  • TEN raises $50M
    TSAKOS Energy Navigation has become the latest public shipping company to raise money by selling perpetual preferred shares, an increasingly popular strategy
  • Charterers shun STX Pan Ocean bulkers
    STX PAN Ocean's woes have made charterers turn their backs on fixing any ships linked to South Korea's biggest bulker owner
  • Hyundai HI profits plunge
    HYUNDAI HI said today net profits for 1Q13 were 318.4Bn won ($288.5M), down 36% year on year
  • Asciano axes costs, jobs
    AUSTRALIA'S ports and rail operator Asciano said it plans to slash jobs and spending, as a downturn in volumes bites
  • Hanjin's liquidity risks linger
    HANJIN Shipping still faces liquidity risks, despite issuing bonds with warrants worth 300Bn won ($272

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • Building Completions Nearly Triple in US Industrial Real Estate Markets
    U.S. industrial real estate saw continued growth in the first quarter of 2013, according to data and analysis provided by commercial real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle. The U.S. markets the firm tracks experienced mid-to-low vacancy rates and healthy rental numbers, said Craig Meyer, president of JLL Industrial, Americas. Total...
  • Rickmers-Linie Adds 10th Ship to Pearl String Service
    Rickmers Savannah is the 10th vessel in the round-the-world Pearl String Service.Rickmers-Linie has added a 10th vessel on its eastbound round-the-world Pearl String Service, which connects Europe, Asia and North America, as part of its continuing investment program. The carrier has taken the Rickmers Savannah, a 30,000-deadweight-ton vessel, on long-term charter....
  • Norfolk Southern Resumes Operations in Midwest Flood Areas
    As conditions along the Mississippi, Illinois, Missouri and Wabash rivers have improved, following flooding in the Midwest, Norfolk Southern has recommenced operations on some of the impacted routes. Trains will be metered over the area as track conditions allow and will be returned to normal schedules over the weekend, the Class...
  • Rederi AB TransAtlantic Names Bergendahl CFO
    Tomas Bergendahl, Rederi AB TransAtlantic's new CFO.Rederi AB TransAtlantic has appointed Tomas Bergendahl as CFO, succeeding the interim CFO, Erik Hansen. Hansen was appointed to the interim role at the Swedish shipping company in January 2013. Bergendahl is currently the senior vice president and CFO of GKN Aerospace Engine Systems, formerly Volvo...
  • ISM Manufacturing Index Slips to 2013 Low
    The PMI Composite Index registered 50.7 percent for April 2013, according to the Institute for Supply Management. Fourteen of the 18 manufacturing industries saw growth in April. ISM Manufacturing: PMI Composite Index through April 2013 Full-size image This is the lowest index level of 2013 so far, but still indicates expansion as it...
  • Kansas City Southern Promotes Selby to VP Position
    Kansas City Southern has named Darin P. Selby its new vice president of energy markets and short line partner relations. In this role, he is responsible for the coal business unit, relationships with short lines and developing business in the emerging energy markets. Selby has 20 years of transportation experience. He was...
  • JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index Hits 2013 Low
    JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index, week of May 3, 2013 Full-size image A closely watched indicator of inflation posted its lowest index of 2013 but remained ahead of its one-year average for the 22nd consecutive week. This was the third straight week-to-week decline. The Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute index registered 125.97 for...
  • Kim Joins AIT Worldwide as Business Development Director
    Myung Kim, AIT Worldwide Logistics' new business development director.AIT Worldwide Logistics has hired Myung Kim as business development director. Based at the transportation and supply chain provider's Los Angeles facility, Kim will manage direct sales efforts in southern California. He will also be responsible for strengthening the company's customer base by...
  • Class 8 Truck Orders in April Top 23,000 Units
    North America's Class 8 truck net orders in April totaled 23,026 units, rising 6 percent from the previous month and increasing 37 percent from April 2012, according to FTR Associates' preliminary data. Orders for Class 8 trucks have now been above 20,000 for five consecutive months. "Orders continue to remain at a...
  • CEVA Logistics Posts a Loss of Nearly $900 Million
    CEVA Logistics reported a loss of €681 million (about US$892.6 million) in 2012, growing from a loss of $283.1 million in 2011. Loss before income tax was $876.7 million in 2012, versus $250.3 million in the previous year. However, yearly revenue was $9.5 billion, rising 4.8 percent year-over-year from $9.0 billion. Earnings...
  • United Grain, ILWU File Complaints With NLRB
    A total of six charges have been filed with the National Labor Relations Board by union dockworkers and United Grain Corp. at Washington's Port of Vancouver, The Columbian reports. Four of the charges were filed against United Grain by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on March 4, 18 and 21...
  • Baker Park Opening Celebration Planned for May 4
    Mayor Bob Foster, the Office of Councilmember James Johnson, and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Public Works, invite the public to attend an opening event for the Baker Park on Saturday, May 4, at 11 am. The new 1.25-acre park is located at 625 Baker Street at...
  • SCFI: Trans-Pacific Rates Drop Despite May 1 GRI
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for U.S.-bound trade lanes continued to decline in the week of May 3, showing no achievement of a May 1 $800-per-FEU general rate increase to the West Coast proposed by Cosco, U.S. Lines and MOL. This was the fourth straight week of declines in Asia-U.S. lanes. "Although not all...
  • Cosco to Raise Asia-South America Rates in Mid-May
    Cosco Container Lines will boost rates for all shipments, including refrigerated cargo, on its trade from the Far East to South America's west coast, starting May 15. The hike will be $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container, the carrier said....
  • Yang Ming Takes Delivery of 8,626-TEU Ship 'Unicorn'
    The YM Unicorn was unveiled at CSBC Kaohsiung Shipyard in China.Yang Ming has received delivery of the YM Unicorn, an 8,626 20-foot-equivalent unit container vessel built by CSBC Taiwan. The ship was unveiled at a ceremony at CSBC Kaohsiung Shipyard in China, presided over by Frank Lu, chairman of Yang Ming...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe GRIs See Further Pushback
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index in Europe lanes continued to decline this week despite general rate increase attempts. The next GRIs in this trade lane are set for mid-May. Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco and UASC have proposed increases of between $500 and $600 per TEU. "The plan to postpone the previous April increase until...
  • DSV Road Introduces European Groupage Service
    DSV Road, the trucking division of DSV, has introduced DSV Daily Pallet, a new service offering daily pickup and departure with delivery of palletized groupage shipments between 35 kilograms (about 77 pounds) and 7,716 pounds to and from anywhere in Europe. DSV Daily Pallet will operate across the existing pan-European network...
  • MOL to Take Space in PIL's Mozambique Service
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will be taking space on Pacific International Lines' Mozambique Express Service. MOL will swap slots on the new Indian Ocean Islands service announced this week to get space on this weekly service, which PIL will operate with seven ships. The port rotation is as follows: Singapore; Maputo, Beira and Nacala, Mozambique; and returning...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • SBLK sitting pretty
    Star Bulk Carriers should have enough ammunition to acquire up to six supramaxes when it wraps up a rights offering, according to an analyst at Arctic Securities.
  • Moody's downs Navios
    Moody's Investors Service on Friday took a red pen to its outlook on the corporate family rating (CFR) of Navios Maritime Holdings (Navios) in response to ongoing concerns about the future of the dry-bulk market.
  • Claren swoops on NNA stock
    Claren Road Asset Management has bought into Navios Maritime Acquisition just a few days after the owner pulled off a landmark distressed deal.
  • Mercator adding MR
    India's Mercator has agreed to add another MR tanker to its fleet.
  • Danske's history lesson
    A spate of capesize contracts this year carry a worrying similarity to a poorly timed order run over three decades ago, Danske Bank says.
  • Siem cashes in
    An ongoing scarcity of anchor-handlers in the North Sea spot market has led to Statoil paying a whopping NOK 1.7m ($292,000) per day for a vessel on Friday.
  • DFDS eyes Scandlines
    Denmark's DFDS is going up against private equity funds in the battle to buy Baltic ro-ro operator Scandlines.
  • Diana scraps a second
    Diana Containerships has sold its second vessel for demolition in under a month.
  • Sale boost for d'Amico
    Milan quoted d'Amico International Shipping has taken another step in its fleet rejuvenation programme with the sale of a handysided products carrier for $12.25.
  • Jinhui braces for fall
    A battered bulk market has led Jinhui Shipping & Transportation to fire a first quarter profit warning.
  • NorthLink's image problem
    Scottish ferry operator Serco NorthLink's new logo has come under fire for an alleged resemblance to Nazi imagery.
  • Flying Scorpio's kite
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • HHI profit squeezed
    Hyundai Heavy Industries has seen its first quarter profit sliced by more than a third as lower margins squeezed its bottom line.
  • Mipo starts off weaker
    Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has turned in an operating loss for the first quarter - and net earnings were also cut.
  • TMT tries to block sale
    Nobu Su's TMT is making a last ditch attempt to prevent the auction sale of an ore carrier detained by Chinese authorities for almost a year.
  • Tougher for Cosco Corp
    Shipyard group Cosco Corp (Singapore) is expecting a more difficult 2013 after first quarter profit dropped.
  • Island renews old ties
    Norway's Island Offshore has laid down close to $70m for a newbuilding at Vard Holdings.
  • Barreras bosses stay
    Spanish shipbuilder Hijos de J Barreras will retain its top management after being bought by Mexican oil group Pemex.
  • Eco titans to team up
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Key calls it quits
    Danish bulker operator Key Maritime Rederi has filed for bankruptcy in Copenhagen.
  • Early offer rejected
    Somali pirates agreed to accept a ransom of $3m to free six crew from Danish cargoship Leopard only two months into what would turn into a 28-month ordeal.
  • KOTC sells MR sisters
    Kuwait's KOTC has reportedly offloaded four veteran MR sisters into Nigeria.
  • Chamarel cut in two
    A French cable-layer has been cut in half as it awaits removal from a Namibian beach.
  • Cartier fire under control
    Fire crews have extinguished the blaze which broke out in the hold of an ACL con-ro in Hamburg.
  • STX yards to go?
    Troubled STX Offshore & Shipbuilding could sell its overseas yards as it battles to secure its future.
  • Atlantic's profits surge
    Atlantic Navigation, which only listed in Singapore late last year, has reported a 75% jump in first quarter profits.
  • MSC scraps boxship trio
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has reportedly sold three smaller containerships for demolition.
  • Varun tanker arrested
    India's Varun Shipping has had one of its aframax crude tankers arrested in Singapore court documents show.
  • Seacor books five VLGCs
    Seacor Holdings has ordered up to five VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries in a potential $360m newbuilding deal.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • ILA maintenance locals approve new contract
    Members voted in favor of a new six-year contract by a vote of 632-18, according to Dennis A. Daggett, president of Local 1804-1 and the chief negotiator for the maintenance locals. The ratification vote was held on April 30.
  • WWL bids for Melbourne auto dock
  • Pittsburgh port building wireless network
  • Rickmers adds 10th ship to eastbound Pearl String
  • 16,000-TEU CMA CGM ship enters service
  • Cass: Freight shipments, expenditures fall in April
  • Truckers: Ontario market still volatile
  • Business groups push Senate to act on WRDA
  • Hong Kong port strike drags on
    In the latest development, the Union of Hong Kong Dockers (UHKD) said that employees of Comcheung Ltd. at another of Hong Kong's terminals have joined the strike, according to reports from local media. About 530 workers are now on strike.
  • YRC sees first positive operating income in 6 years
    "These results are due to a rational pricing environment for both YRC Freight and the Regional segment, and the productivity improvements along with the customer mix management effort at YRC Freight specifically," YRC's James Welch said.
  • Con-way has disappointing 1Q
  • Cambie leaves CFO post at OOIL
  • Electronic shippers seek 'repairable' claim
    Recyclers in the United States and Europe are concerned about these proposed exemptions because their investments in businesses to dismantle or shred e-waste and transform it into commodities will be undermined.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 3, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe.
  • North American bunker prices rally to close out week
    Prices rise despite suggestions of below average demand for IFO product.
  • CIMAC guides operators through distillate pitfalls
    Identifies problems associated with fuel switching and operation of main engines on low sulphur distillates, and offers handling advice.
  • Ferry operator 'evaluating' LNG conversion bids
    Plan is to have WSF Issaquah-class ferries run on LNG.
  • Tight avails in Fujairah
    Good demand in Middle East hub.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage volumes set to fall in June
    Asia-based traders say markets are already showing signs of firming.
  • Markets strengthen on rising crude
    Piraeus quiet on public holiday.
  • Sale of Vinalines' ships slow going
    Three out of 23 sold so far.
  • MAN Diesel recommends high BN lubricant for super-slow steaming
    IBC 34 shown draft of new guidelines for cylinder lubrication choice for MAN B&W low speed engines.
  • Market wants 'bigger, more fuel efficient ships'
    Rickmers could be close to placing new orders.
  • Bank pushing for judicial sale of TMT ships
    Bulk carrier to come under auctioneer's hammer on Monday.
  • Singapore arrest for Indian-owned ship
    Failure to pay crew's wages sparked move.
  • Asian prices end week on firmer note
    Good demand seen in Hong Kong.
  • Fuel-saving vessels to service windfarm project
    Cwind says this is its 'largest vessel contract' win to date.
  • Endofa's business a 'copy and paste' from us, says Monjasa CEO
    Monjasa's management finds the way former employees have set up business with focus on same areas hard to accept.
  • Dan-Bunkering relocates bunker trader to Dubai
    Pooja Sangani relocated from Middelfart to Dubai.
  • 16,000 TEU newbuild begins its first rotation
    CMA CGM Jules Verne is equipped with 'all the latest environmental technologies'.
  • Navios Acquisition returns to black
    Firm has bought 'eco' tonnage.
  • Nakilat finds favour with LNG as bunker fuel
    Feasibility study prompted by cost of bunkers.
  • Seacor orders VLGCs with 'improved performance'
    Vessels will have new hull design and use MAN B&W G-type engines, says firm.

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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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