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BRIEFS
May 29, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port's April container volume up 4pc to 2.82 million TEU
  • Maersk returns to Auckland after strike, port vows high productivity
  • Guangzhou to spend US$4.08 million on putting Nansha in world's top 12
  • CMA CGM, CSCL, UASC loop re-orders Le Havre and Shekou exim roles
  • Tianjin 4-month container volume increases 9pc to 4.15 million TEU
  • Port of Charleston's April container volume up 9pc to 134,718 TEU
  • Tacoma's first 4-month box volume up 35pc with Grand Alliance arrival
  • Ship Finance orders 4 box ships from Korean yard for 'attractive' price
  • Criminal intent determined in Colombo CFS blaze, LCL customers hit
  • US truck tonnage fell 0.2pc in April: American Trucking Associations
  • Heavy, outsized crane parts move 4,500 kilometres from China to Siberia
  • Study: Logistics sales exceed pre-recession levels, but profits down
  • Alaska volcanic ash cloud prompts regional air cargo cancellations
  • Changi April air cargo off 1.8pc to 145,600 tonnes, passengers up 0.8pc
  • New cargo carrier Aerospace One to buy more 747-200Fs, 747-400Fs

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Essar Shipping's revenue increases 16 pc in FY 13
  • India inks comprehensive maritime agreement with Vietnam
  • Zim comes out on top in Asian Shipper Sentiment Survey
  • India hoping for improved trade relations under new Pak dispensation
  • India may freeze sugar exports
  • India, Iran sorting out impediments to importing crude
  • DP World mentors tomorrow s business leaders
  • Govt may divest 10 pc stake in Cochin Shipyard
  • Oman starts constructing new container terminal at Sohar
  • Vallarpadam ICTT now EDI connected
  • Govt may reduce export target of $500 bn for current fiscal
  • Growth in capital goods sector could boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Auf lange Sicht wollen wir 25 Schiffe mit Methanol...
  • Panalpina opens new healthcare facility at Luxembourg...
  • Garbe Logistic to build logistics centre for Schenker
  • Air Pacific changes name and fleet composition
  • PPG satisfied with conference in Le Havre
  • Carriers return to open war says Drewry
  • Jebel Ali meets UN security benchmark
  • Swiss Post opens new logistics centre in western...
  • JCL Logistics ringing in the changes
  • Maersk and Safmarine thin out Waf5+
  • Ore wagon export from Kiruna
  • SBB Cargo and Innofreight Swiss plan alliance
  • Chep initiative reduces transport costs and CO2 emissions
  • Major gap between A1 and A7 to be closed
  • Oman Air orders three A330-300s
  • Turkish Cargo expands RFS network in North America
  • ISS appoints senior vice-president global sales

Marine Logweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Jurong to build ultra high spec North Sea jack-up for Noble
  • Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine break ground for JV plant
  • Dole to add three new reefer box ships to owned fleet
  • TY Offshore gets private equity injection
  • Gard P&I Club returns $31 million to members
  • Royal Caribbean flies Grandeur passengers home

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Port of Vancouver workshop postponed to a later date
  • TSA member carriers eye general rate increase
  • Cargill taps Jeff Vassart as president of Cargill Canada
  • Port of Seattle releases April container numbers
  • Horizon adding Jacksonville to Houston/San Juan run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Dry bulk has weathered the worst of the downturn
    But Golden Ocean boss hopes a weak market will drive a new round of scrapping
  • Money for Merseyside
    UK chancellor backs infrastructure spend
  • Aframax tankers ordered as market remains precariously balanced
    Greek tanker company defies conventional wisdom that restrained orderbook is essential
  • Norwegian investigators slam Hurtigruten's safety culture
    Report on fatal Nordlys fire criticises fixed CO2 firefighting systems
  • Ferry and ro-ro operators get their own energy efficiency index
    IMO agrees industry-specific tool for mandating future CO2 reductions
  • Ship Finance touts charters for post-panamax newbuildings
    Fredriksen unit reasserts its faith in more efficient box tonnage
  • Diana swoops for another panamax
    Greece-based owner confirms $20.25m price tag for Shoyo
  • Star Bulk remains in the black despite plunging revenues
    Locked-in capesizes give owner some cause for cheer
  • Trafigura orders up to eight product tankers in China
    Emerging trend sees Swiss firm follow other traders to book newbuildings
  • Tackle piracy at source
    Creating employment in Somali coastal regions is crucial
  • Somalia needs land-based reforms to safeguard shipping
    Piracy is the symptom of poverty and political instability, not a cause, says AKE
  • Pirates free Hansa Marburg crew after holding them for a month
    Ship managers withhold release details for fear of encouraging further kidnappings
  • Owners ready to party like it's 1985
    In the current market calculus, the shipyards backed by state lenders are running the show
  • Costs of eco measures threaten world trade, says chamber
    Stena chief warns Leipzig forum over higher bills for distillate fuels
  • African box ports attract fresh investment
    Standard & Poor's rates outlook as 'moderately positive'
  • Rates rise on transpacific trade
    But analysts predict mounting overcapacity this year
  • Zim sells stakes in China box makers
    Ocean carrier divests in non-core assets to cut its debt
  • Jinhui posts 68% fall in first-quarter profits
    Hong Kong-listed handy and supramax specialist predicts tough year ahead
  • Golden Ocean first-quarter profits sink 48%
    Singapore-listed Fredriksen dry bulk vehicle fixes charters for three kamsarmaxes
  • Shipping needs Arctic regulations more than ever, says Norton Rose
    IMO faces growing pressure to finalise polar code

Fairplayweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • Tankers brace for storms
    CRUDE inventories should provide a buffer for US tanker markets if predictions of an extremely active hurricane season prove correct, tanker consultants warned today
  • China's energy demand seen peaking by 2035
    CHINA'S energy demand will peak between 2030 and 2035 on the back of expanding industrialisation and urbanisation, the government has forecast
  • Golden Ocean eyes growth after ships deal
    GOLDEN Ocean, the drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's business empire, said today it is weighing more expansion after acquiring two ships at a yard in India
  • Nigerian police free four kidnapping victims
    NIGERIAN police have reportedly rescued four foreign oil workers kidnapped by pirates from an offshore facility more than a month ago
  • SMM clinches $596M rig order
    SINGAPORE's Sembcorp Marine said today it has won a $596M order from Noble for a jack-up rig with ultra-high specifications
  • RMT issues 424M shares
    RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today it is issuing 424M more new units, after an oversubscription of a similar offering earlier this month
  • DSME wins $780M deal from UAE
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said yesterday it has won a 896.8Bn won ($778.4M) deal from the United Arab Emirates to build modules for offshore plants
  • Essar Shipping's profits drop off cliff
    ESSAR Shipping Ltd today reported a drop of nearly 100% profits for 1Q13 to just 500,000 rupees ($9,269)
  • Russian box combination plan wins applause
    A MOVE by one of Russia's box movers, Global Ports Investment, to buy out National Container has picked up support from a key maritime analyst
  • Delays might spark German intermodal gridlock
    GERMAN North Sea ports could face gridlock beyond 2020 on rail ties to the hinterland because of infrastructure delays
  • Star touts 'eco' plan
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported lower adjusted profits and signalled that it too is planning to invest in 'eco' bulkers
  • China nears control of Gwadar's strategic port
    THREE Chinese government-owned companies are reportedly poised to take over as operators of Pakistan's highly strategic Gwadar port
  • Hanjin Shipping defends itself as shares dive
    HANJIN Shipping is trying to defend itself as the company's share price dived following critical South Korean news reports
  • Five northern European companies for Gothia Tankers
    A NEW product tanker marketing company has been formed by five northern European shipping companies
  • Gard returns $31M to members in deferred call
    NORWAY'S P&I club Gard said today its board has decided to return $3M to its members by reducing the deferred advanced call for the 2012 policy year from 25% to 15%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • DHL Supply Chain to Invest in Southeast Asia
    DHL Supply Chain has plans to invest €140 million (about US$180 million) in its business in Southeast Asia by 2015. The bulk of the investments will go towards investing in new facilities, advanced information technology solutions, expansion in transportation and bolstering staff strength and training in order to enhance DHL Supply...
  • ITF Urges Grain Terminals' Owners to End ILWU Lockouts
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has repeated its concerns, as well as its member unions' concerns, regarding the lockout of International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers at the United Grain terminal in Washington's Port of Vancouver in Washington and the Columbia Grain terminal in Oregon's Port of Portland. International Longshore and...
  • TSA Lines Plan July 1 Rate Increases
    Hoping to prop up freight rates as the start of the peak-shipping season gets closer, the discussion agreement representing ocean carriers in the eastbound Pacific announced guidelines for increases of $400 per 40-foot container to the West Coast and $600 to all other destinations, effective July 1. Brian Conrad, executive administrator...
  • US Diesel Prices Slip
    U.S. diesel prices through May 27, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices experienced a slight drop in the week ending May 27, following two weeks of rising prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During those two weeks, prices had increased a total of 1 percent or 4.5 cents. The average price...
  • China's 'Green Fence' Slams U.S. Exporters
    U.S. exports of recycled plastics, metal and paper to China are taking a beating because China's new administration is cracking down on the importation of adulterated scrap products. The so-called Green Fence policy launched by President Xi Jinping in February is taking a toll on three of the highest-volume commodities shipping...
  • Total Quality Logistics Expands Charlotte, N.C. Sales Office
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is relocating and expanding into 15,000 sq. ft. of new office space in Charlotte, N.C. The company's new office is located in the Forest Park Business Park where the company currently employs 40, but plans to add up to 100 additional sales professionals...
  • PITT OHIO Receives President's Trophy From Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
    PITTSBURGH - PITT OHIO announced today that they have been awarded the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) President's Trophy. The award is recognized as being the highest safety award presented by all carriers that are members of Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association. The President's Trophy is presented by PMTA and its Safety...
  • Dubai International's Freight Volume Climbs
    Dubai International Airport moved 199,985 metric tons of freight in April, up 7.3 percent from 186,385 metric tons in April 2012. Year-to-date, cargo through the United Arab Emirates airport totaled 784,832 metric tons, up 11.5 percent from the first four months of the previous year. "It is very clear that our growth...
  • Cargo Volume Dips at Changi Airport
    Singapore's Changi Airport handled 145,600 metric tons of cargo in April, down 1.8 percent year-over-year. In the first four months of the year, cargo volume declined 2.1 percent year-over-year to 579,600 metric tons. The near-term outlook for aviation remains cloudy, with external threats ranging from high fuel prices and weak prospects for...
  • Port of Auckland Welcomes Maersk's Southern Star Service
    The Ports of Auckland, New Zealand, cheered Maersk Line's announcement that the Southern Star service will return to Auckland with larger ships. The service moved from Auckland to Tauranga, New Zealand, during the dispute with the Maritime Union in December 2011. The new rotation is Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia; Singapore; Brisbane, Australia; Auckland and Lyttelton...
  • Qatar Withdraws Offer to Serve as ICAO Permanent Seat
    The International Civil Aviation Organization confirmed it received a letter from Qatar advising the U.N. agency that it has decided to withdraw its offer to become the ICAO's new permanent seat. "Montreal has been our home for many decades," ICAO Secretary General Raymond Benjamin said in a written statement. "While the offer...
  • CSX Freight Train Derails Near Baltimore
    A CSX freight train derailed Monday afternoon in the White Marsh, Md., area in Baltimore County, sparking a fire and causing buildings to collapse. The Baltimore County Fire Department said on its official Twitter feed that several industrial buildings had collapsed and there was a fire at the scene. The cause...
  • Steel Imports Rose 4.2 Percent in April
    Steel imports in April were 2.679 million tons, increasing 4.2 percent from 2.570 million tons in March, but down 14.8 percent from April 2012, according to preliminary government reporting, the American Institute for International Steel said. "Imports increased in April primarily due to an increase in arrivals of semi-finished slab imports...
  • Capacity Hikes Erode Carriers' Rate Leverage, Drewry Says
    With many of this year's annual trans-Pacific freight rate contracts yet to be signed, U.S. import demand is flat to down year-over-year, and spot rates appear set to resume their downward trek after last week's increase. "With many ocean freight agreements that start on May 1 yet to be renegotiated, ocean...
  • Greenbriar Equity Acquires Transplace
    Transplace, a third-party logistics provider with strong roots in U.S. trucking and cross-border transportation, has been acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group, a New York-based investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "Greenbriar has a long-standing focus on the logistics sector, understands our industry and will support growing our business,"...
  • UPS Names Willis as Director of UK, Ireland, Nordics
    UPS has appointed George Willis as the new managing director for UPS U.K., Ireland and the Nordics. Willis, a 29-year UPS veteran, succeeds Cindy Miller, who was recently appointed as president of UPS Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Willis will be responsible for operations, business development...
  • CTS: North American Southbound Exports Rise for First Time in Seven Months
    Containerized exports from North America to Central and South America inched up to 177,200 20-foot-equivalent units in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. This followed six months of year-over-year declines in this lane. North America to Far East Asia North America exported 694,100 TEUs to Far East Asia...
  • China Maintains Biggest Slice of US Apparel Market
    For all the talk about near-sourcing to Central America or the shift in production to Vietnam, China remains the dominant supplier of U.S. apparel imports. In fact, China's share of the U.S. apparel import market is growing far faster than overall U.S. apparel imports. Containerized U.S. apparel imports increased a minimal...
  • Unsettled Terrain in E-Commerce Logistics
    In Home Depot's upbeat earnings call last week, CEO Frank Blake said the 2,200-store home improvement chain had completed the rollout of what it calls "Buy Online, Ship to Store," a variation on e-commerce that the company is clearly excited about. It disclosed that 22 percent of online sales were...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Revise Europe-Asia Service in July
    Hapag-Lloyd will revise its Europe-to-Asia EUM service, calling eastern Port Said instead of Damietta in Egypt. The change will take effect on the westbound route, starting with the Colombo Express, voyage 052W27, departing from Busan, South Korea, on July 1. The transit times remain unchanged, with the following port rotation: Busan; Shanghai;...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • OSG aframax arrested
    Bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has emerged as the target of a multi-million dollar lawsuit that stems from an allision on the Mississippi River.
  • LNG fuel NGO unveiled
    A new non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on the safety of LNG fuelling is being set up by the Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto).
  • Trafigura comes clean
    Trafigura has confirmed reports it has placed an order for up to eight medium-range (MR) product tankers at China State Shipbuilding Corp affiliate Guangzhou Shipbuilding International.
  • Cecon charters Emas vessel
    Norway's Cecon has agreed a charter contract with Lionel Lee's EMAS AMC for a pipelaying vessel.
  • Three reefers for Dole
    US fruit group Dole Food Company is spending $165m on three new reefers.
  • Western wins one
    Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard has won a new order to build a ferry for Tanzania.
  • Diana buys yet again
    Diana Shipping has confirmed yet another raid on the second hand sale and purchase market and has tied up Chinese financing for a pair of panamax newbuildings.
  • Baltic builds war chest
    Baltic Trading has raised a fraction over $23m from its fundraising visit to Wall Street.
  • SCI trims loss
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has snipped a little off its annual loss, but saw results from tankers and bulkers worsen dramatically.
  • TEN rating dropped
    Credit Suisse has cut its rating on Tsakos Energy Navigation in the wake of a strong earnings report from the Greek owner.
  • Seadrill profit flat
    John Fredriksen rig and drillship owner Seadrill has posted flat quarterly earnings as an uptick in revenue from a bigger fleet was offset by higher costs.
  • Another one gone at GE
    Indian owner Great Eastern Shipping (GE) has continued its clear-out of elderly tonnage by agreeing a deal to sell a 1981-built products tanker.
  • Greek tanker hit
    Nigerian gunmen have boarded a Greek owned tanker and snatched some of the crew, it emerged today.
  • Star shines in first
    Star Bulk has posted a surprise profit in the first quarter as its period chartering strategy paid off.
  • Coastal starts stronger
    Malaysian shipyard and shipping group Coastal Contracts has increased first quarter profit despite seeing revenue fall.
  • Korea spike for LNG?
    LNG shipowner's could be about to receive a boost with the news that South Korea has shut down a pair of nuclear power plants for an indefinite period.
  • Taxing time for Essar
    India's Essar Shipping has posted a drop in annual earnings as its tax bill rose.
  • Erria down in Q1
    Shipowner turned manager Erria remains hopeful for a profitable year despite seeing its first quarter earnings retract.
  • Dolphin set fair
    Dolphin Group of Norway posted a healthy profit in the first quarter of the year overturning last year's deficit.
  • Walvis tug goes down
    Twelve crew are missing after a tug capsized and sank while assisting a tanker off Nigeria.
  • Gard cuts P&I cost
    The cost of protection and indemnity cover from Gard is again to be discounted, with the wealthy Norwegian insurance mutual deciding to not collect $31m due for last year.
  • Kassian charged in US
    Greek operator Kassian Maritime has been indicted in the US in an oil-waste disposal case.
  • U-Ming sells again
    U-Ming Marine has sold off its third bulker in the first five months of this year, brokers say.
  • Double for Chuangdong
    Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industry has won two more deals for small tanker newbuildings.
  • Epic inks Japanese double
    Epic Pantheon International Gas Shipping has moved for a pair of small LPG carriers at a Japanese shipyard.
  • Resale deal looks Golden
    John Fredriksen has pulled off another coup in the sale and purchase market with Golden Ocean's double resale deal yesterday.
  • Young Bros dips
    Hawaii container line Young Brothers has posted a drop in first-quarter intra-state volumes.
  • Minoan "on right track"
    Fuel-saving measures have cut Greek ferry group Minoan Lines' loss in the first three months.
  • Zhejiang deal confirmed
    Golden Ocean has confirmed a charter deal to bring in three modern Chinese-owned kamasarmax bulkers.
  • Jinhui profits crash
    Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has made a poor start to 2013 with a near 70% year-in-year drop in first quarter profits.
  • Steel growth flat
    Global steel production saw little or no year-on-year growth last month, according to the World Steel Association (WSA).
  • Two targeted off Aden
    Two ships have been involved in suspected piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden in which gun-fire was exchanged intelligence reports claim.
  • SMM bags Noble job
    SembCorp Marine has won a newbuilding contract from Noble Corp for a high-spec jack-up drilling rig.
  • Swiber eyes newbuild
    Swiber Holdings is poised to invest up to $500m in an order for a new deepwater offshore construction vessel.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • ICAO, Air Transport Action Group fight carbon emissions
  • Private equity firm invests in Transplace
    The third party logistics company and truck brokerage Transplace said Tuesday it has tapped New York-based private investment firm Greenbriar Equity Group LLC as its new equity partner. The 3PL serves more than 700 customers.
  • DHL to invest $180 million in Asia by 2015
    The seven new facilities will be located in parts of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam and will all be open by the end of the year. The company has already completed a 17,000-square-foot facility in Cimanggis, Indonesia.
  • Washington Notebook: 787 meets new battery standards, returns to skies
  • U.S. steel imports up 4.2% in April
  • Singapore Air parks second freighter
    SIA Cargo's president, Tan Kai Ping, blamed the decision on the current weakness in the air cargo market resulting from over-capacity and the high price of fuel. He also left the door open for future freighter adjustments.
  • New pharmaceutical facility in Luxembourg
  • Progress made toward transpacific trade agreement
  • Food aid reform may be revised
  • Horizon to offer Houston-to-Jacksonville service
  • Caribbean shipowners announce rate increase
  • APL suspends bookings from Sokhna, Egypt
    "The drop in productivity has reached some 70 percent and is causing a serious port congestion in Sokhna with vessels not able to load and discharge containers according to their planned schedule," the liner carrier said.
  • Delta opens JFK expansion
  • Liberian president dedicates new berth

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2013
  • FutureShip unveils ECO Research Centre in Singapore
    Centre will embark on 'Analytical Ship Performance Evaluation and Management' as its first project.
  • Pirate attacks 'unreported' for fear of driving up insurance
    Private security officials say tanker was hijacked on West Africa.
  • IFO firms but MGO slips in Fujairah
    Cape Town, Durban: IFO prices climbing.
  • Prices make double digit gains in Northwest Europe
    Low sulphur product at Hamburg rose by over $10 a tonne.
  • Yard wins bunker tanker order
    Deal follows two-ship order made in February.
  • Competitively priced LSFO possible, says analyst
    But would require significant investment from refiners.
  • High viscosity product displaces demand for 380 cSt material
    Sales of 500 cSt bunker fuel in South Korean ports totalled 30,000 mt in May.
  • Bunker prices strengthen across Asia
    Players in Busan said higher prices led to low demand.
  • Fuel cost-cutting measures slash opertor's losses
    Minoan Lines says it is 'on the right track'.
  • Cavotec: AMP could help ships meet emission requirements
    Ships can 'dramatically' cut emissions and reduce bunker consumption by adopting AMP technologies, says company.
  • Titan placed in 'first stage' of HKSE delisting procedure
    Titan will need to submit a viable resumption proposal before being able to resume trading.
  • 'Fuel efficient' system ordered for deepwater pipelay vessel
    Systems will provide 'reliable and fuel efficient propulsion', claims ABB.
  • Hong Kong to tighten vessel smoke control at harbour
    Plans to introduce Ringelmann smoke chart to spot vessels emitting unacceptable levels of smoke.
  • US ports seek info on emissions reduction technologies
    Ports want technologies that meet or exceed IMO standards on NOx.
  • Korean bank to support 'eco' ship financing
    Korea Eximbank will use class expertise to 'increase support' for environment-friendly ships, says firm.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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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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