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May 13, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to raise intra-Asia, Mideast, East Africa Med rates from June
  • Cosco hikes intra-Asia rates from Far East to Indian subcontinent May 15
  • APL revamps AZX transpacific service to replace current SZX loop
  • Panama stands to lose US$40 million a year as majors shift to Suez
  • MOL starts Asia-Mexico Express Service to be operated by Hapag-Lloyd
  • HK first quarter GDP up 2.8pc, but slows to 0.2pc from fourth quarter
  • Hong Kong re-exports up 11.3pc while domestic exports decrease 0.2pc
  • Drewry transpacific spot rates lose 4.3pc to US$2,032/FEU in one week
  • ICTSI quarterly profit up 15pc to US$40.7 million, revenue rises 20pc
  • EU solar panel duties against China risks new protectionist round
  • Logwin quarterly profit up 58pc to US$6.02 million as sales dip 2.8pc
  • IMO appeals for input on compliance costs in 6-month consultation period
  • Canada aligns ship pollution with US laws on shared waterways
  • DHL starts second Chengdu-Europe rail link cuts costs, transit times
  • Piracy: IMO to review proposed rules on use of lethal force at sea
  • Cyprus accredits marine guards to provide armed shipboard security
  • Hong Kong's AAT April air cargo up 11pc as transshipments surge 65pc
  • IAG Cargo first quarter revenues down 7.2pc to US$350 million
  • Air Transport Services Group profit up 28pc, expects tail winds in 2013
  • UAL passenger volume falls 3.8pc in April pulled down by US operations
  • TNT Express on-time delivery wins with Oman METCO contract

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • ACHAA elects Managing Committee for 2013-14
  • Barcelona conference open to all independent forwarders
  • KNOT Offshore Partners LP completes IPO
  • Lloyd s new seafarer abandonment risk code welcomed
  • Merchant Shipping Act to be amended to ratify IMO conventions
  • SCI to cut back vessel acquisitions
  • Tanker surplus at lowest since Jan. in Arabian Gulf
  • UAFL vessel calls at AMCT
  • 'Cochin Port Day' to be celebrated on May 24
  • CCEA approves proposals regarding setting up new Major Ports in West Bengal & Andhra Pradesh
  • Commercial & passenger traffic resumes at Port of Genoa following accident
  • Kandla Port creates history by successfully handling largest Capesize vessel
  • MoS to award 30 port projects worth INR 24,633 cr.
  • Panama Canal looking at increased volume without burdening users
  • Railways April earnings up 13.65 pc
  • Centre imposes 2.5 pc import duty on various scraps
  • Forex reserves fall by $2.06 bn to $294.31 bn
  • INR plunges 85 paise to end at 54.79
  • WTO forms panels to resolve India-US trade disputes
  • Projects FPS delivers giant wind turbines in Sri Lanka
  • Seven Seas moves huge gasoline enhancement tower modules from South Korea to Iraq
  • Widest vessel ever on Yangtze River sails from Jiangsu to the US

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Traffic resumed following port of Genoa accident
  • Container lines urge to keep focus on piracy
  • Port of Rotterdam throughput drops slightly
  • Airport Berlin's management up to full strength
  • Huettemann Group receives ISO recertification
  • DB Schenker invests EUR 53 million in new terminal in...
  • Alaskan volcano spews out ash near air traffic route
  • Cargo volumes rise 7.8% at DWC
  • Dimerco launches new less-than-truckload services
  • DB and Bombardier agree on electric traction pact
  • Daimler starts full production of DT12TM transmission
  • New freight and maritime package for Tasmania

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • COSCO Zhoushan wins launch barge order
  • How to comply with MARPOL Annex V
  • Detention of bulker: "arbitrary and capricious"

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Vancouver, USA Port Commissioners call for return of labor dispute talks
  • Port Metro Vancouver makes list of 'Green 30' award recipients
  • Port of Friday Harbor event celebrates National Marina Day
  • Port of Tacoma budget takes home GFOA honor
  • US rail freight traffic numbers see up/down month of April

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • EU beaching ban could cost shipowners millions
    Recycling regulation proposal could limit sales to price-competitive south Asian yards
  • Vale Malaysia entered China as a 299,252 dwt vessel, says class society
    Exclusive: Valemax's five load-line certificates revise its nominal capacity
  • Rina strengthens Middle East ties
    Italian class society signs MOU with Drydocks World Dubai
  • Bridge to better days
    Summit sets the agenda for future trends
  • Delegates divided over diversification
    Lloyd's List Summit: Some argue for spreading risk but others back a specialist niche
  • Restructuring can offer troubled firms and their creditors a win-win solution
    Lloyd's List Summit: Bad-mouthing the banks is counter-productive, says Pribor
  • The shores have eyes
    Poole's upgrade proposal must please many different stakeholders
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine narrows losses in the first quarter
    Embattled South Korean box line reduces sales and fuel costs
  • Capesize improvement could be a blip
    Brokers liken sluggish market to Groundhog Day
  • Africa is shipping's hottest prospect
    Lloyd's List Summit: Continent is a 'pioneering' place to go, says ICAP Shipping
  • Asia-Europe rates tumble again
    Shanghai Containerised Freight Index sees spot rates to European base ports drop to $731 per teu
  • Intra-Asia trade set for rapid growth
    Region must look to its own strength to offset US and European malaise
  • Container statistics reflect flat eurozone
    Tracker survey sees falling throughput for Europe's north range ports
  • Global Ship Lease accepts reduced panamax charter rates
    Owner tackles off-hire days and repositioning costs
  • Why boxships aren't like buses
    Flemming Jacobs' analogy only partly valid
  • Ships of the future could be made of plastic and controlled from land
    Lloyd's List Summit: Top figures ponder what changes we may see in our lifetime

Fairplayweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Tanker investor targeted again
    GREEK businessman Dimitris Cambis has once again been sanctioned by the US government for his ties to Iranian oil shipping
  • Western Bulk Carriers raises NK300M
    WESTERN Bulk Carriers, the privately owned Norwegian drybulk shiping company with a fleet of about 120 ships, has raised NK300M ($52M) through an issue of four year notes
  • Union Transport enters administration
    UK-based shortsea dry cargo carrier Union Transport has run out of cash amid a prolonged freight slump in the intra-European trades
  • Container rate slump continues
    SPOT freight rates on the major Far East export routes continued their slump this week despite a number of blanked sailings by the container lines
  • Cosco clinches $23M deal
    COSCO Corp (Singapore) said today it has clinched a $23M order for a floatover launch barge
  • Aframax moved from Heidmar to Navig8 pool
    AN AFRAMAX tanker has been taken out of Heidmar's Sigma Tankers pool and placed with Singapore-based tanker pool operator Navig8
  • Courage Marine curbs losses
    SINGAPORE-listed Courage Marine has curbed its losses by 46% in the first quarter of the year due to lower fixed costs
  • Chinese companies win PSVs order
    CHINA's Sainty Marine, Ming De Heavy Industry (Ming De) and China Chengdu Import & Export Group (Chengdu IM/EX) win an order of two platform supply vessels (PSV) from a Norwegian PSV company, Sainty Marine announced on Thursday
  • Investors urged to buy container shipping stocks
    INVESTORS have been urged to invest in container carriers' stocks now as the prices and freight rates are bottoming out, said a sector analyst today
  • Container freight volume rises m/m
    THE NUMBER of containers carried by sea rose in March on the previous month, but fell slightly year on year with cold weather in Europe hurting the business, figures from Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy show
  • Capesize market normalises
    CAPESIZE freight rates are softening as charterers turn to more forward dates
  • Nanjing Tanker wins COA extension
    SHANGHAI-listed Nanjing Tanker has extended a two-year contract of Affreightment (COA) with oil major ExxonMobil's Singapore subsidiary
  • HMM slashes 1Q losses to $116M
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine today reported net losses of 126.75Bn Won ($116M) for 1Q13, a 52.3% improvement on 265.9Bn Won losses in 1Q12
  • MPM profits rise 121%
    MARCO Polo Marine of Singapore posted a 121% rise in net profit during the second quarter of the year, ended 31 March
  • COSCO Shipping sees a 41% m/m drop in turnover
    SHANGHAI-LISTED COSCO Shipping has completed 5.29Bn tonne nautical miles in April, down by 40.76% on March and 19.81% than April 2012, the company announced on Wednesday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2013
  • Energy Exports Open New Avenues for Growth in US Gulf
    The boom in U.S. oil and gas production is transforming the infrastructure needed to deliver carbon-based fuels throughout the U.S. and especially in the Gulf ports that have traditionally served as gateways for crude oil imports. As new sources of domestic crude oil and natural gas come on line, U.S. demand...
  • Shippers Need to Help Truckers Cope With HOS Rules
    Out on the highway, truck drivers working for U.S. Xpress Enterprises are testing the new hours-of-service rules to determine how much of a hit, in terms of available hours and productivity, they will take when the rules take effect on July 1. "It's still a bit of an unknown," said John...
  • How Would Foxx Shape Policy at the DOT?
    President Obama's recent tapping of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as Department of Transportation secretary sparked speculation on the political future of the young Democratic rising star and what the pick means for the administration's high-speed rail agenda. But for shippers and transportation providers, the real questions are: Does Foxx, a relative...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Legend heads down under
    Carnival Cruise Lines is moving its second ship to the fast growing Australia market.
  • Friends in high places
    Having already proved it can attract quantity of investment, New York's Scorpio Tankers is apparently scoring on the quality front as well.
  • Carnival search called off
    Authorities in Australia have called off a search for two passengers missing from a Carnival Cruise Lines vessel.
  • Petra Perdana sheds seven
    Malaysia's Petra Perdana is tipped to have offloaded a bundle of ageing offshore support vessels to a mystery Nigerian buyer.
  • Yangfan wins bulkers
    China's Yangfan Shipyard has clinched a contract to build up to four bulkers for Transbulk.
  • Sainty muscles in
    China's Sainty Marine shipyard has grabbed itself a slice of PSV newbuilding action in cooperation with compatriot shipbuilder Nantong Mingde.
  • Diana in cape heaven
    Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping has landed a stunning period deal for its latest capesize vessel, confirming a report in this week's printed edition of TradeWinds.
  • Clarksons more upbeat
    Shares in the world's largest shipbroker headed north today after it delivered a more upbeat assessment of its prospects.
  • MTM inks bulk duo
    Singapore's MTM Group has added another two handysizes to its order at Tianjin Xingang Shipyard in China.
  • D'Amico adds seventh
    Italy's d'Amico Societa di Navigazione has added a seventh eco-bulker newbuilding at China's Yangfan Shipyard.
  • Rustbuckets under threat?
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Cosco bags barge deal
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has bagged a contract to build a floatover launch barge for a Malaysian shipowner.
  • "Black Sea of shame"
    The ITF union is launching three days of action to target substandard operators putting seafarers' lives at risk in the Black Sea.
  • Rio Nave eyes ENVC
    A Brazilian shipyard could sub-let land owned by Portuguese shipbuilder Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC).
  • Namura profit soars
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding posted a jump of over 40% in net income for the full year to 31 March.
  • Sanoyas earnings shrink
    Japanese shipbuilder Sanoyas Holdings Corp has seen profit and revenue dwindle in the year to 31 March.
  • Sincere books capes
    Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has ordered a capesize double in China.
  • Grounding row set for trial
    A dispute over a charterer's guarantee that a port had a safe draught given immediately before a panamax bulk carrier grounded appears set for trial.
  • HMM slashes losses
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) believes long-term shipping deals will provide the tonic for a turnaround of its dry cargo business.
  • USCG "abused power"
    Judge orders release of Greek bulker held in Virginia over magic pipe allegations.
  • A matter of scale
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Fesco to keep cash
    Russian container line Fesco has urged shareholders to vote not to take dividends for 2012.
  • Seroja in profit warning
    Seroja Investments, the Indonesian bulker owner, has warned shareholders that it expects to post a first quarter loss.
  • HSS bound for scrap
    Stena Line's high speed sea service (HSS) ferry Stena Voyager is set to be scrapped due to escalating bunker fuel costs.
  • WW orders ro-ro pair
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) has ordered up to four post-panamax car carriers at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • STNG won't try dry
    The private Scorpio group is evaluating investor requests that it look into launching a new company in dry bulk, but public Scorpio Tankers would play no part in operating bulkers, its president told TradeWinds on Thursday.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Port of Virginia reforms moving quickly, officials say
    The VPA Board of Commissioners expects to announce how it will reorganize the VPA and Virginia International Terminals (VIT), the state's in-house terminal management company, at its next meeting on May 28.
  • Crowley enters LNG market
    The liner said its petroleum services group is entering the liquefied natural gas market by acquiring Carib Energy, a Florida-based company that was founded in 2011 to export LNG to industrial facilities in the Caribbean and Latin America.
  • IAG Cargo has tough 1Q
    Officials blamed weak market conditions on IAG's sluggish North American trade lane and industrial action at Iberia earlier in the year for the poor load factors. "We have a huge amount of our capacity on the transatlantic," IAG's Steve Gunning said.
  • UPS adds winglets to 767 fleet
    The move will save each plane 4 percent of its current fuel expenditure by reducing drag during flight. The winglets also reduce noise emissions and improve performance during take off, according to the integrator.
  • YRC keeps ABF in its acquisition sight
  • Descartes' white label booking system for IAG Cargo
  • IAS plans expansion
  • Ex-Im Bank loan for Brazilian airline maintenance
  • USDA proposes Malaysian fruit import rule
  • Sánchez leads U.S. trade mission in Asia
  • USDA releases refined sugar re-export waivers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe.
  • Bunker prices mixed in the Americas
    Demand on the US Gulf was soft, according to local players.
  • More Triple-E orders on the horizon
    United Arab Shipping Co reported to be close to ordering five 'mega' containerships.
  • US adds shipping company to sanctions list
    Company accused of ship-to-ship transfers linked to Greek shipowner.
  • Market drops in Fujairah
    Cape Town reporting good avails.
  • Week ends on mixed in Northwest Europe
    Gibraltar remains congested.
  • 'Eco' addition makes seven
    Italian owner takes up 'eco' bulker option
  • Widespread inability to comply with global sulphur cap in 2020
    Even in 2025 there would be shortages and initial compliance would not be very high due to lack of enforcement, IBC 34 is told.
  • EU: Potential for confusing enforcement of sulphur regulation
    Revised sulphur directive seeks alignment with IMO guidelines on sampling and sulphur testing, but member states could interpret it differently.
  • Fears of tight June fuel oil market recede
    Market will have received 'hefty' volume of fuel oil in May.
  • Singapore LNG terminal starts operations
    Third jetty could be in line for LNG bunkering, say sources.
  • Asian IFO prices mostly end week lower
    Prices drop in Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan.
  • Canival UK: Cruise ships to get 'bigger' on rising bunker costs
    'Cruise ships likely to be visiting fewer ports,' says CEO.
  • High bunker prices will spur innovation
    Automation and steel replacement could transform shipping.
  • Dan-Bunkering moves experienced trader to Singapore
    Koh Kuan Hua has worked at firm's Shanghai office for almost three years.
  • Teekay Tankers turns red on lower spot rates
    'Company remains well-positioned for an expected market recovery,' says CEO.
  • Buckeye posts growing profits for Q1
    Fuel oil business in Caribbean records revenue of $118.15 million.
  • US cruise liner falls to loss in Q1
    But managed to lower year-on-year fuel costs by $600,000 as a result of lower prices and lower consumption.
  • Singapore named Asia's 'best seaport'
    Port was recognised for its 'cost competitiveness' and 'container shipping-friendly fee regime', among others.
  • Pakistan supplier signs sales agreement with Total
    Zak Bunkers able to distribute 'full range' of Total Lubmarine products at Pakistan ports.
  • COSCON announces bunker adjustment factor
    Charges will affect shipments in the Europe-Mediterranean and Europe-South American trades.

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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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