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August 28, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai sole Taiwan container carrier to make second quarter profit
  • All-water routes fail to bring high volumes to US east coast as forecast
  • 13,386-TEU Cosco England newbuilding to join the Asia-Europe trade
  • Beijing releases 3-year plan to restructure ailing shipbuilding industry
  • Yantai port 7-month container volume up 23.64pc to 1.28 million TEU
  • Nanning-Guangzhou double-stacked freight rail link to open next year
  • Damco appoints Samuel Israel as new regional CEO for Latin America
  • US press for restrictions on tobacco in Trans-Pacific Partnership talks
  • China provides Cambodia with four border checkpoint container scanners
  • Toll joins GraysOnline to boost its online parcel delivery service
  • ICAO to clear India of aviation 'safety concerns' after flight audit
  • Four kilos of opium found in five handbags at Dubai Cargo Village
  • Norfolk air cargo falls 23pc while airport traffic dips 6pc in July
  • Last-mile courier thefts increase, increasing target pharma shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Containerised exports from Subcontinent showing positive trend overall
  • Sailesh Bhatia elected President of AMTOI
  • Egypt, Syria unrest hits spices, tea & rice exports
  • Exporters told to move up value chain to gain
  • India asks European Customs authorities to allow exporters to take back rejected consignments
  • Urea imports shoot up to 11.09 lakh tonnes in Q1
  • USFDA to strengthen food import norms
  • Vannamei shrimp exports surge on high global demand
  • Box terminal operators facing multiple challenges, says Drewry
  • Railways likely to hike freight charges in October
  • RITES preparing techno-economic feasibility report for proposed Major Port in Andhra Pradesh
  • India & Myanmar set trade target of $ 3 bn by 2015
  • INR plunges to another new low of 66.08
  • Latin American countries to diversify trade with India
  • ...sector faces acute manpower crunch
  • CCI clears infra projects worth INR 2 lakh cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Evergreen names "Ever Living"
  • Captrain Deutschland expanding in Denmark and Sweden
  • TNT Express explores sale of Dutch part of TNT Fashion
  • ECL deploying CargoBeamer wagons in Germany
  • ANA Cargo adjusts Okinawa operation
  • Toll Group with higher profits in 2012/13
  • Hamburg Süd holds first naming ceremony in USA
  • Palletways extending services to Czechia and Slovakia
  • Port Columbus opens new south runway
  • New Geodis Wilson managing director in the USA
  • Norway Post reports lower earnings in H1/2013
  • Eight in race for fourth JNPT terminal
  • Colombia: first commercial flight with new biofuel
  • Pollock expands fleet

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • NOAA confirms identity of historic wreck
  • Inland Salvage completes another offshore salvage
  • ABS Nautical Systems signs contracts with European operators
  • Spanish shipbuilder launches support vessel
  • Austal lays keel for Australian patrol boat

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Corps issues caution for low Columbia water levels
  • Port Metro Vancouver releases mid-year cargo volume numbers
  • Researchers discover wreckage of U.S. Coast Survey steamer
  • TSA member carriers plan to hike freight rates
  • Port of Los Angeles eyes start of Yang Ming berth upgrades

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Singamas Container Holdings net profit shrinks 28%
    US domestic demand fails to buoy overall market
  • PIL does not rule out further fleet expansion
    Teo eyes opportunities for charters and newbuildings
  • Taylor Wessing launches shipping practice
    Law firm seeks German finance work
  • Star Bulk stays in profit
    Transformed owner eyes bigger contribution from third-party management
  • Maersk's box builder suffers from postponements
    MCI's second-quarter profit plunges 93% on-year due to postponed investments
  • Supply delays hit Awilco LNG
    Challenging summer sees Oslo-based firm post a second-quarter loss
  • North Europe aframax earnings spike ends
    Tonnage is available for early September voyages
  • Cosco Pacific reports dip in net profit
    Update: Cash gain from CIMC disposal will be channelled to new investments
  • Bechtel designs offshore terminal to boost African ports' handling
    Hub is claimed to have lower construction and operational costs than conventional ports
  • The $72m sulphur headache
    DFDS boss Smedegaard talks scrubber spending risks and conflicts to come in 2015
  • Teekay LNG plans $115m Oslo bond issue
    Loan will mature in September 2o18
  • First Ship Lease recruits FR8 boss as new chief executive
    Hatton's appointment ends two-month management vacuum

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • Star bulks up managed fleet
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported a profitable quarter and a growing portfolio of managed bulkers and product tankers
  • TMT lender ordered to release ship
    TMT HAS another win in its Chapter 11 battle in Houston, as an arrested ship was ordered to be freed by today
  • More box cuts advised
    BOX LINERS must cut more costs to satisfy shareholders after first-half losses, a UK shipping consultancy warned today
  • South Asia breaking prices follow rupee down
    PRICES of ships sold for demolition into South Asia plunged last week as the rupee plummeted to a historic low of 65.54 to the dollar
  • Nam Cheong issues S$90M in fixed notes
    MALAYSIA'S largest OSV builder Nam Cheong has issued S$90M ($70M) in fixed-rate notes to refinance borrowings
  • MSC Cruises poaches ex-rival as CEO
    MSC CRUISES has appointed the recently resigned president of rival Costa Cruises, Gianni Onorato, as its new CEO
  • JJOGMEC receives first LPG for petroleum reserve
    JAPAN'S government-owned Japan Oil, Gas & Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) has received its first LPG cargo for its strategic petroleum reserve in Namikata terminal in western Japan
  • COSCOL cuts deficit
    COSCOL said it lost 78M yuan ($12.66M) in 1H13, cutting its deficit by 230.13% year on year
  • Capesize S&P gains
    CAPESIZES have featured in the resale market for a second consecutive week
  • VLGC rates firm ahead of September CP release
    RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers rose every day of last week before dropping on 23 August
  • Ksure offering ship bond insurance
    KOREA Trade Insurance Corp, one of South Korea's two export credit agencies, is offering ship bond insurance to aid struggling domestic yards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • TSA Lines Plan Westbound Rate Hike
    Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia intend to increase their freight rates by at least $100 per 40-foot container effective Oct. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound, a discussion group of 15 carriers, announced Tuesday that the guideline for the general rate increase applies to all commodities from all...
  • US Diesel Prices Rise
    U.S. diesel prices inched up slightly in the week of August 26, following a slight uptick in the prior week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price is $3.913, rising 0.013 cents from a week ago. Prices are down nearly 1.8 cents, or 4 percent, from a...
  • Green Fleet Strike Reflects Changing Union Strategies
    Some of the employee drivers of Green Fleet Systems in Southern California launched a 24-hour strike against the company on Monday, charging that management is using harassment techniques to dissuade them from joining a union. The Teamsters union is expected to join a rally in Carson, Calif., Tuesday afternoon, according to...
  • TQL National Expansion Continues with Office in Houston, Texas
    Houston, Texas - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has opened a new national sales office in Houston, Texas. This is the Cincinnati-based company's second office in the state of Texas and 19th office nationwide. TQL is one of the fastest growing providers of transportation logistics services in North America. The TQL Houston office opened...
  • Menlo and MAQUET Strengthen Their Global Business Relationship
    AMSTERDAM - Aug. 27, 2013 - Menlo, the global logistics and supply chain management unit of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the global forwarder manager (GFM) by MAQUET in order to create an economic and simplified global supply chain. Menlo will...
  • Drewry: Korean Shipping Lines Have Backs against the Wall
    Drewry Maritime Research is taking a negative view of the outlook for publically traded Korean container shipping lines. It said in a research note that the losses incurred by Hyundai Merchant Marine and Hanjin Shipping have led to severe deterioration in their financial health. It finds their share prices expensive and...
  • FMCSA Prepares for 'Unified' Registration System
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a long-awaited final rule last week to establish a Unified Registration System for trucking companies, freight brokers and forwarders and others required to register with the agency. The final rule consolidates and automates a paper-based registration system and expands the number and type...
  • C. H. Robinson Boosts Share-Buyback Program
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide increased the number of shares it plans to repurchase by 15,000,000 shares to a total of 23,700,000. It has yet to buy back the approximately 8,700,000 shares left from the previous authorization. The Minnesota-based logistics provider entered into the accelerated share repurchase program with two banks, JPMorgan Chase...
  • Chapman Freeborn, Air Libya Launch Cargo Service
    Antonov An-26.Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Air Libya have formed an exclusive partnership for the operation of a freighter aircraft in Libya. High demand is anticipated for the Antonov An-26, which will be based at Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport (MJI) on a long-term lease agreement with immediate effect. The airplane will be...
  • Drewry: Canceled Sailings Likely This Year
    Sluggish volume on all-water routes between Asia and the East Coast of North America "does not bode well for this year's peak season" and may force carriers to cancel sailings later this year, Drewry Maritime Research warned in its current Container Insight Weekly. Asia-to-North America rates "will continue to remain under...
  • Air Cargo Picture Depressed as Peak Approaches
    Garuda Indonesia plane in February 2013. Photo from Flickr by Prayitno. License: CC BY 2.0.International air cargo rates remained depressed in July as the bearish demand apparent for much of the year continued to dominate markets. Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index, a weighted average of all-in air freight 'buy rates'...
  • Building Port Resilience
    In his Aug. 5 Journal of Commerce article, "Decline of the Single-User Terminal," Bill Mongelluzzo describes how vessel operators are eliminating their proprietary terminal operations in favor of using public terminals. They may or may not know it, but by embracing the public option these operators are increasing port resilience. Here are...
  • Cosco Pacific Triples Profit on Sale of Stake in Container Manufacturer
    Cosco Pacific more than tripled its first half profit from a year ago, boosted by a one-off gain from selling its stake in container manufacturer China International Marine Containers. The port operating and container leasing arm of China Ocean Shipping Group posted net profit of $560.3 million in the six months...
  • TTS Agent, BCB Transport Expanding
    IRVING, TX (August 26, 2013) - TTS agent, BCB Transport, is expanding their operation with a new storage and loading facility. Currently under construction, this new facility will allow BCB to consolidate its two locations and increase storage space by 150 percent. In addition, the new storage facility will accommodate...
  • Liebherr Container Cranes secures further orders in the Oceania / Philippines region
    Liebherr Container Cranes has secured separate orders from DPWorld Manila for both a ship to shore container crane and for 2 rubber tyre gantry cranes. In addition, a recent delivery of a ship to shore container crane at DPWorld Melbourne further expands Liebherr's presence in the Oceania / Philippines region. The...
  • TNT Eyeing Sale of Fashion Logistics Unit
    TNT Express is planning to sell its European fashion supply chain unit as part of a restructuring triggered by the collapse of a $6.9 billion takeover by UPS. "The possible sale of the Dutch operations of TNT Fashion will be designed to ensure service continuity," the Dutch express carrier said. The company...
  • RINA Services Appoints new Business Development Manager in North America
    Genova, 26 August, 2013 - RINA Services S.p.A., the international Classification Society, announces that Ches K. King joined RINA USA Inc. as Business Development Manager. Based in the Seattle area, Ches will support the RINA Services marine and industrial clients in the North and Central American markets, as well as...
  • Polish Rail Operator PKP Cargo Set for Warsaw IPO
    Rendering of PKP Cargo train.The privatization of PKP Cargo moved closer after the Polish state rail freight operator reached agreement with labor unions over its initial public offering. Europe's second largest rail freight company said its 24,000 employees will receive a onetime bonus in shares and a four-year job guarantee in...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • TMT wins another round
    Today Makes Tomorrow of Taiwan appears to have secured the release of a handysize bulker that has been sitting idle off Gibraltar for more than two months.
  • A Whale recalls attack
    An OBO controlled by bankrupt Taiwanese operator Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) appears to have sustained only minor damage during a skirmish with Libyan naval forces late last week.
  • Iberia ups VLCCF
    An equity analyst at Iberia Capital is urging investors to accumulate shares of US-listed bulker owner Knightsbridge Tankers based on a bet that a rebound is on the horizon.
  • OSG in discharge hit
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is the target of a Marshall Islands flag-state investigation after it reported potential pollution violations to authorities.
  • Star Aurora tied up
    Star Bulk Carriers has locked up a capesize vessel for roughly a year as it focuses on short-term employment for its fleet of bulkers.
  • SCI in huge rate hike
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has announced huge hikes in container freight rates to help stem the flow of losses.
  • Star back in black
    Star Bulk Carriers has made a return to profit in the second quarter of the year, defying the downturn by reining in costs.
  • Onorato in at MSC Cruises
    Gianni Onorato has been unveiled as the new chief executive officer of MSC Cruises little more than two months since exiting Costa Crociere after nearly 30 years.
  • Naoetsu welcomes first cargo
    Commissioning of Japan's Naoetsu LNG regasification terminal is underway after a vessel arrived with a maiden cargo from Indonesia.
  • Sale boosts Cosco Pac
    Cosco Pacific has reported a big rise in earnings after offloading its container wing to its parent.
  • Skangass doubles up
    Norwegian small scale LNG operator Skangass has turned to Dutch owner Anthony Veder to charter a second vessel.
  • Awilco LNG weaker
    Awilco LNG has seen a further deterioration in pre-tax results posting a loss of $68m versus the $38m seen a year earlier.
  • HMM unveils share issue
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced plans for a share issue that it hopes will help fill the hole in its finances.
  • FSL brings in Hatton
    Allan Hatton has been recruited as the new chief executive of struggling First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust).
  • A Whale under fire
    A TMT OBO sailing off the coast of North Africa is alleged to have come under fire from Libyan naval forces.
  • LA retains 'AA' rating
    The Port of Los Angeles has seen its 'AA' bond rating affirmed by ratings agency Standard & Poor's.
  • FRO faces grim forecast
    Equity analysts are growing increasingly concerned about the future of Frontline and the ongoing deterioration of its cash reserves.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • 'Big Four' terminal companies handle quarter of boxes
  • Washington Notebook: Port security grants and export enforcement
  • Global fuel use hit record in 2012
    The Energy Information Administration reported Monday that in 2012 the world's appetite for fuel hit a record of 88.9 million barrels per day based on use of jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, heating oil and other petroleum products.
  • Vancouver Port rail project moves forward
  • TNT looks to sell fashion business
    The express carrier said the sale will not impact its business, and customers and suppliers will maintain their current agreements. Companies interested in the purchase must place their initial bids this month, according to reports.
  • CMA CGM hiking rates from Europe to Latin America
  • TQL opens Houston sales office
  • Dray drivers strike against L.A. trucking firm
  • Yusen expands in Thailand
  • ALAN stays the course
    Since the death of its founder, John "Jock" Menzies, on Aug. 17, the board and staff of the American Logistics Aid Network have vowed to continue efforts to guide and coordinate logistics services for disaster relief.
  • IAG targets Latin American pharmaceuticals
    The air cargo carrier has opened Constant Climate stations in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela. IAG now staffs 12 stations across Latin America and is adding similar support capacity in Europe.
  • U.S. steel imports nudge up slightly in July
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2013
  • C-Fuels America hires new assistant bunker trader
    Alla Kotlyar took on the position of assistant trader, effective August 26.
  • Sufficient avails in Fujairah
    Prices down in Cape Town.
  • Prices fall in Rotterdam
    Softer trend seen in Gibraltar.
  • WMF makes Singapore hire
    Former Chemoil and Noble manager joins firm.
  • Wake up call to realise 'enormous potential'
    Despite high shipping traffic, South African bunkering is in decline.
  • Installing scrubbers a financial risk, says shipowner
    But European shipowner thinks flexibility on the 2015 deadline unlikely.
  • Bunker prices lose direction in Asia
    Singapore players saw varied demand on Tuesday.
  • Bunkering 'good business' for Malta, says ex-prime minister
    Alfred Sant wants Malta to sustain its bunkering sector.
  • Chinese firms come together on LNG bunkering
    Lonyer Fuels and ENN Energy to jointly-develop domestic LNG bunkering framework.
  • LNG bunkering centre could be built at Russian port
    Government in discussions with Gazprom on possible investment projects.
  • Don't rely on softer fuel prices to keep costs down, says analyst
    Bunker price falls unlikely to be repeated.
  • Ardmore Shipping posts quarterly loss
    But revenue is up over the period.

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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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