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May 21, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes Asia-Europe rate US$750/TEU, undercuts Hapag Lloyd's
  • Stifel shipping confidence index down for 2nd month, but still tops 50
  • Thailand's RCL to share slots on China-Eastern India Indfex 2 loop
  • Singapore's APL, INTTRA strengthen links to enhance e-commerce
  • Fujian April waterway, road spending up 11.4pc to US$3.86 billion
  • German Amazon staff strike one day for parity with retail workers
  • GoAGT's marine guard training base wins cert from Det Norske Verita
  • Boxes or WTO? Study shows boxes were biggest trade contributor
  • Kalmar ups 30pc stake to 100pc in Algeciras crane refurbisher Mareiport
  • Dimerco COO leads troop of staff in support of Million Trees Project
  • Logwin expands and upgrades its Vietnam logistics facilities in Hanoi
  • Toll opens US$238 million offshore oil drilling supply base in Singapore
  • Samskip Multimodal's Rotterdam-Hull loop more than doubles capacity
  • Chennai ground staff strike and go slow, air cargo shutdown pondered
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo annual cargo slips 0.91pc from best ever year
  • Lufthansa Cargo to accelerate adoption of IATA eAir Way Bill programme

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Aliança renewing cabotage fleet
  • Arctic nations urged to augment rescue services in emerging shipping route
  • Asian Shipowners Forum meet begins in Mumbai
  • Bahri recognised as one of the top Arab companies
  • Hamburg Süd's revenue up 16 pc in 2012
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers improved first quarter
  • Hong Kong port throughput slumps 12.2 pc in April, Singapore up 1 pc
  • Invoicing error sees shipbroker saddled with bill for bunker supply
  • Maersk Line registers profit in Q1 2013
  • MOL conducts tabletop drill involving container vessel collision
  • New Zealand mulling banning freight rate discussions between lines
  • Steamship Mutual addresses underwriting imbalance
  • India remains biggest rice exporter
  • Circular lists restrictions for vessels at Porbandar port during monsoon
  • KPT Librarian's unique initiative on World Book Day
  • Private bidders showing lukewarm interest in Major Port projects
  • Railways earns INR 3,420.74 cr. from coal transportation in April
  • CAI estimates cotton surplus at 142 lakh bales
  • Centre starts investigation into pipe imports from China, Italy
  • Focus on emerging economies will boost growth: Fieo
  • Govt may impose emergency tariffs on steel products
  • INR plunges below 55 against dollar
  • Adani Enterprises consolidated PAT up 53 pc to INR 474 cr. in Q4 FY13

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Erster Tupolev-Frachter für Transaero
  • Mehr Boxen auf dem Rhein
  • WWS with new general manager for Belgium
  • ICTSI bids for Melbourne's third terminal
  • Freight rates at a 15-month low
  • DHL flies new Mercedes S-Class incognito to world premiere
  • Start of new era for F.S. Mackenzie
  • Brenntag France selects Norbert Dentressangle's Red Inside...
  • Hoyer: joint venture in Saudi Arabia
  • Kahala Posts Group signs contract with Amber Road
  • Maersk satisfied with Q1/2013
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo glad to be back in Mumbai
  • New shuttle train Switzerland - Italian ports
  • Prestigious medal for BLG boss Detthold Aden
  • Big deal for Iveco
  • Certified carbon footprint for every IDS Logistik shipment
  • Konecranes delivering four more RTGs to TCV Stevedoring

Marine Logweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • MacGregor wins offshore winch contracts
  • Cruise Whitsundays takes delivery of 24 m cat
  • Hercules Offshore sells inland barge rigs
  • Gibdock completes seismic vessel refit
  • New Houston to Puerto Rico U.S.-flag service to debut

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Truck strikes ILWU worker at Port of Portland picket line
  • Upgraded security building eyed for Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Georgia Port Authority reports April cargo numbers
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Australian carbon tax hike
  • Kinder Morgan taps Don Lindley as natural gas business president

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • The price is right
    Ordering newbuildings may not benefit the market, but low prices are still attractive
  • H&M eyes production shift to Africa or South America
    Fashion firm sources 80% of its goods from Asia
  • RCL takes slots on Cosco China to Australia service
    Tie-up makes debut sailing in June
  • Rising panamax prices will spur dry bulk rates recovery in 2014
    Higher asset values deliver positive knock-on effect on freight market
  • Seanergy agrees three more ship sales with bank
    Restis-backed public firm retains just four bulkers as it seeks deal with final lender
  • Not out of the woods
    Eagle and Excel shares jump is good news but does not signal the all-clear
  • Asia-Europe box rates dip into negative territory
    Owners struggle to cover bunker surcharges as spot price slumps below $700 per teu
  • A tale of two maritime cities
    The challenges now facing Singapore mirror the changing face of Hong Kong
  • VLGC rates spike amid fresh cargoes and Indian port delays
    Earnings hit nine-month high, topping $70 per tonne
  • Korea Development Bank may rethink purchase of STX Pan Ocean stake
    Debt level of embattled dry bulk operator said to be higher than expected
  • Second-quarter catastrophe looms for ocean carriers
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd face tough times as rates slump in past month
  • Court of Appeal ruled on one issue only in Fiona Trust versus Primalov
    Skarga is not 'vindicated', says Sovcomflot
  • Rickmers bond may top 9% coupon
    German agency gives sub-investment-grade rating
  • Khalifa bin Salman seeks partnership with port of Jubail
    Protests drive Bahrain to cement its ties with neighbouring Arab states
  • Japan doubles its export orders in April
    Push for greener bulkers and sliding yen drive surge in demand from foreign buyers

Fairplayweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Seanergy bulkers dwindle
    VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today disclosed that it has sold three more bulkers in return for full satisfaction of underlying debt
  • Bodouroglou bags loan
    NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping today confirmed a new $69M credit facility from China Development Bank to partially fund two newbuilding box ships
  • Intra-Asian product rates hit
    SWELLING tonnage lists and slow activity is causing a drop in rates for intra-Asia oil products cargoes
  • PLP's throughput drops despite APM move
    RUSSIA'S top box terminal, Petrolesport, has reported the worst performance among its domestic rivals, despite a cash injection from AP Møller Maersk
  • Xiamen throughput rises 17%
    XIAMEN'S port has reported throughput of 2.42M teu in the first four months of 2013, up by 17.3% on 2012
  • Greeks order 142 ships in China
    CHINESE yards have received orders for 142 ships from Greek shipowners, according to Greek shipping minister Kostis Moussourouli
  • US port timelines halved
    DEEPENING and other port expansion project timelines in the US have been ordered cut in half by President Barack Obama
  • Gloomy MOL offloads ships
    MITSUI OSK Lines is continuing to sell ships in the secondhand market, as it works towards restoring profitability for this financial year
  • RCL, COSCO swap slots
    THAI feeder operator Regional Container Lines said today it has launched a China/Australia service through a new slot arrangement with COSCO's SAS service
  • Spot box rates diverge
    SPOT BOX rates for long-haul cargoes from China are diverging, according to Shanghai Containerized Freight Index figures
  • Paperwork snarls NZ meat cargoes to China
    CHINA has blocked delivery of tens of millions of dollars worth of meat cargoes from New Zealand - over a paperwork glitch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Zim to Boost Asia-South America Rates in Mid-June
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise rates for all shipments on its trade from Asia to the east coast of South America, starting June 15. The increase will be $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container, the carrier said. Containerized exports from Far East Asia to South and Central America...
  • BDP Chief Expects Manufacturing Exodus From Asia
    Slow-steaming by shipping lines and the reduction of currency and supply chain risks will spur more original equipment manufacturers to locate new manufacturing sites closer to the U.S. or move existing facilities from Asia, according to Rich Bolte, chairman and CEO of logistics service provider BDP International. "I think in the...
  • DHL & Pizzas 4 Patriots Enter Guinness Book of World Records With Largest Pizza Delivery in History
    PLANTATION, Fla., - DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, has been entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the largest pizza delivery in history for Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization. Since 2008, DHL Express and Pizzas 4 Patriots have joined forces to bring...
  • Ryder Announces Winners of 2012 Chairman's Safety Award
    MIAMI - Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2012 Chairman's Safety Award.Ryder's Chairman's Safety Award provides annual recognition to segments of its business in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate superior dedication, leadership,...
  • Georgia Ports Authority's Container Traffic Up 4 Percent
    Georgia Ports Authority reported container traffic in April totaled 258,951 20-foot-equivalent units, increasing 4 percent from April 2012 and rising 11.3 percent from March 2013. Exports remained dominant, representing 54 percent of loaded volume, the GPA said in a written statement. Meanwhile, the GPA moved 2.4 million tons of cargo in April,...
  • US Official Touts Success of Panama Trade Agreement
    Rebecca Blank, U.S. acting commerce secretary, discussed Panama Canal expansion opportunities for U.S. companies with Jorge Quijano, Panama Canal's administrator, and Roberto Roy, president of the Panama Canal board and the Panama City subway. Rebecca Blank, U.S. acting commerce secretary, has wrapped up her week-long Latin America trade mission in Panama,...
  • Workforce Florida Offers Funding for Logistics Industry
    Workforce Florida has made available a $2 million Quick Response Training Challenge Grant for employers in Florida's logistics and trade industry, according to Chris Hart IV, president and CEO of the statewide work force policy board. The grant, which has been applauded by the Florida Department of Transportation, aims to meet...
  • Port of Virginia Flexes Post-Panamax Muscle
    The Port of Virginia is aiming to boost container traffic by capitalizing on its post-Panamax draft, tapping improved intermodal service, increasing customer service and developing distribution centers. Contact Mark Szakonyi at mszakonyi@joc.com and follow him at twitter.com/szakonyi_joc....
  • Port Logistics Group Expands in California
    Port Logistics Group opened two facilities in City of Industry, Calif.Port Logistics Group has added more than 1.1 million square feet of warehouse space to its City of Industry Retail Distribution Campus in California with the opening of two new facilities. One of the logistics provider's facilities has 350,000 square feet...
  • Port of Oakland's Container Throughput Improved in April
    The Port of Oakland's containerized throughput rose 1.4 percent year-over-year in April, reaching 190,727 20-foot-equivalent units, including both laden and empty containers. Fully laden containerized imports in April totaled 65,630 TEUs, increasing 3.5 percent year-over-year, with exports totaling 83,810 TEUs, improving 4.4 percent. Meanwhile, empty import containers totaled 21,322 TEUs, down...
  • CTS: Australasia Exports to South America Plummet
    Containerized export volume from Australasia/Oceania to South and Central America plummeted in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This lane has seen double-digit year-over-year drops for five of the past six months. Australasia/Oceania to Far East Asia Australasia/Oceania exported 158,500 20-foot-equivalent units to Far East Asia in March...
  • SSA Pacific Signs Lease at Port of West Sacramento
    The Sacramento-Yolo Port Commission in California has approved a new lease for its West Sacramento maritime facilities with SSA Pacific. The lease, which takes effect July 1, 2013, replaces an existing Terminal Operations Management Agreement with SSA. The deal provides guaranteed rent payments to the Port of West Sacramento and shifts...
  • Brazil Set to Lift Ban on Imports of EU Cattle, Beef
    Brazil has amended its import regulations regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy, paving the way for the ban on imports of breeding cattle and beef from the European Union to be lifted. The European Commission applauded the change and encouraged Brazil to bring all of the remaining import conditions related to BSE and...
  • Sea Star Line Names Nolan Executive VP
    Sea Star Line LLC has named Tim Nolan executive vice president, reporting to company President Peter Keller. He will be based in Jacksonville, Fla. Nolan has a broad background in liner shipping, business development and international logistics management. He most recently served as senior vice president and general manager for an...
  • Pennsylvania Awards Funding for Natural Gas Fleet Conversion
    Pennsylvania's Gov. Tom Corbett has awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. Act 13 of 2012 increased protections of private water supplies, allowed the Department of Environmental Protection to issue larger fines and included a...
  • Aliança Unveils 3,800-TEU Container Ship in Brazil
    Christening of the Sebastião Caboto in Santos.Aliança has unveiled its new container ship, Sebasti'o Caboto, at the Terminal Maritimo de Passageiros in Brazil's Port of Santos. The vessel is the first in a series of four identical container ships with a capacity of 3,800 20-foot-equivalent units apiece. Each ship is fitted...
  • Five Below Opens Distribution Center in Mississippi
    Five Below, a merchandise retailer for the teen and pre-teen markets, has opened a new $2 million distribution center in the former Mazda building in Olive Branch, Miss. "This location will be crucial to the growth of our company as we expand our presence to new western markets," said Tom Vellios,...
  • Katoen Natie Opens Warehouse in Estonia
    Katoen Natie has opened a 25,000 square meter (about 269,098 square foot) warehouse complex for the management of goods to be directed to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States in Muuga Harbour in Estonia, marking the start of operations of Port of Tallinn Muuga industrial park. The Muuga logistics center...
  • Cosco to Boost Asia-South Africa Trade in Mid-June
    Cosco Container Lines will increase rates for all shipments, including refrigerated cargo, on its trade from the Far East to South Africa, starting June 17. The hike will be $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container, according to the carrier....

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • And then there were six
    Limarko Shipping Co has offloaded the last of its multipurpose vessels in a transaction that will leave the Lithuanian operator with six reefers and a pair of containerships.
  • Seanergy sells again
    Greece's Seanergy Maritime Holdings has cleared $39m of debt by handing three handysizes over to a buyer appointed by one of its lenders.
  • Maersk: Asian attack
    Maersk boss Nils Andersen has pledged to defend his group's boxship market share in the face of price-cutting from competitors.
  • One killed in blast
    A shipyard worker has died in an explosion during welding work at Tuzla in Turkey.
  • Crewman dies in fall
    A ferry worker has been killed in a fall on a vessel off Norway.
  • Freeport to spur stocks
    Approval of the first US export LNG project in two years will provide a shot in the arm for listed shipowners in the sector, a leading analyst says.
  • Split wins cruiseships
    Croatia's Brodosplit Shipyard has clinched an order for five new cruiseships.
  • LPG running hot
    VLGC rates have powered to their largest weekly gain in almost a decade.
  • Costa board under scrutiny
    Italian prosecutors are investigating board members of Costa Cruises in connection with the Costa Concordia tragedy.
  • Laskaridis bulks up
    Greece's Laskaridis group has revealed a big newbuilding splash in China, adding 10 bulkers and lining up new reefers.
  • Greek orders rain in
    Greek shipowners ordered 142 newbuildings from Chinese shipyards in April, confirming their status as China's most important customers.
  • Lilgert to appeal
    A Canadian officer found guilty of criminal negligence in the fatal Queen of the North sinking in 2006 is to appeal.
  • KDB fears hurt STX PO
    Rumours Korea Development Bank is unlikely to take over STX Pan Ocean put the skids under the shipowner today
  • DIS in double sale
    d'Amico International Shipping has continued its fleet renewal efforts with the sale of two late 1990s built MR tankers.
  • TT Club boosts reserve
    The Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association made a surplus of $4.2m last year to lift its free reserve to almost $150m.
  • Steamship Mutual loses $9.6m
    An adverse claims trend has led to a second year in the red for the Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association.
  • SNO losses grow
    Romanian shipbuilder Santierul Naval Orsova (SNO) has recorded a rise in its first quarter loss as costs jumped.
  • Crude conundrum
    Indian oil companies are campaigning to lower the cost of crude imports by ditching the government's free-on-board (FOB) requirements.
  • HHI doubles up
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea has recorded a 109% rise in new orders to the end of April.
  • Kingfish dumps MRs
    UK-based Kingfish Trading has reportedly cancelled orders for eleven MR tanker newbuildings in Brazil.
  • Mercator slumps to loss
    Mercator Lines (Singapore) has slumped to a full-year loss of $78m for 2012 due to the forced disposal of a VLOC.
  • Gunvor taps bond market
    Gunvor, the Russian oil trader, has tapped the capital markets as it looks to expand into assets such as refineries and coal mines.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • Drewry Air Freight Index - A slow climb in April
  • Maersk plans $750 rate hike from Asia to North Europe
    The liner carrier also announced a $150-per-container increase on dry and refrigerated cargo moving from the Mediterranean to the Far East, effective June 1. From Syria, the increase will be $115 per container.
  • Drewry forecasts more slow steaming
  • SeaIntel says shippers should prepare for 'blank sailings'
    Lars Jensen, chief executive officer of SeaIntel Maritime Analysis, writes that "From a service quality perspective, the data thus support the shippers' notion that this is becoming a significant issue if supply chain stability is of importance."
  • Georgia Ports has record April
  • Virginia to open Canadian agriculture trade office
  • Airport cargo results enforce negative trend
    March tonnage numbers for four airports spanning the United States - Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta amd Dallas-Fort Worth - paint a mixed picture of the health of U.S. airports, but the general trend is one of cargo activity decline.
  • Report: China will assist its shipping industry
    Xinhua quoted He Jianzhong, China's vice minister of transportation, as saying the government would assist companies in several ways, including offering subsidies to encourage retirement of old ships to reduce supply and improve safety.
  • Developer adds California retail distribution space
  • Virgin Cargo optimistic about road ahead
  • Shift in wind trade direction at Corpus Christi

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 20, 2013
  • EEDI modified for ferries
    Changes agreed at MEPC 65.
  • IFO prices in Fujairah start week soft
    Cape Town saw some upward price movement.
  • Week starts with soft trend across Europe
    Markets quiet on public holiday.
  • Call for tighter regulation in West African bunker market
    Ghana-based bunker supplier says tighter regulation would give ship operators more confidence.
  • Players monitoring signs of fuel oil stock build
    'We are oversupplied with fuel oil, oversupplied with crude, and there is no additional demand.'
  • Expect more slow steaming, says analyst
    Market fundamentals mean growth of practice inevitable.
  • Russian fuel oil output has fallen
    Government's strategy is to cut fuel oil production.
  • Asian bunker prices start week without clear direction
    Adequate avails noted across all key Asian ports.
  • Ports report decline in oil exports
    Russian port operator sees crude oil volumes drop.
  • Bunkers rise on tax hike
    Australian carbon tax goes up in July.
  • Singapore bunker, ship chandler sales fall in Q1
    Domestic sales fell 14.2% year-on-year.
  • BV in line with ship industry trends for 2012-2013
    Ship efficiency and safety standards for LNG bunkering form part of its focus.
  • BIMCO updates EEDI calculator
    Includes requirements for new ro/ro cargo and passenger ships, and change in calculations for general cargo ships.
  • 'Unexpected' problems prompt vessel's auction
    Higher than expected fuel consumption among issues, says Head of Triple S Shipping.
  • New York goes on Scandi LNG fact finder
    Handling LNG-fuelled ferry operations safety prime reason for trip.

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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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