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May 31, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV profit hits US$54.2 million, but legal costs turns it into loss
  • Xiamen box volume rises 17pc to 2.42 million TEU in first four months
  • EU member states oppose Brussels' solar tariffs, fear consequences
  • Cambodian Nike-supplier strike continues despite police crack down
  • Hamburg Sud names world's biggest reefer box ships - 9,600-TEU each
  • Carriers raise cash by disposing of container manufacturing assets
  • Neopanamax broad beamed vessels get more cargo into shallow ports
  • Xinjiang Korgas rail checkpoint April trade cargo increases 100.7pc
  • Kalmar wins US$12.9 million contract for 25 Algerian reachstackers
  • TNT Express in Oman launches Mobile Worker communication unit
  • BIFA names new chairman, reshuffles board members and their roles
  • Cargolux sets US$2.5 million limit for unions - $12.5 million demanded
  • Lufthansa Cargo considers deactivating its reactivated MD-11 fleet
  • United adds O'Hare PetSafe kennel to Newark and Houston facilities

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Aprile India efficiently handles heavy lift movement from Mumbai to Jubail
  • BCHAA honours L. Radhakrishnan
  • ICS launches annual review of shipping developments
  • Moore Stephens says Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • Standards of container packing must be improved: TT Club
  • JNPT celebrates 24th anniversary
  • Record iron ore CLO loaded at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Vizag General Cargo Berth commences operation
  • Volkswagen recognises APM Terminals Inland Services India
  • Extension of interest subvention scheme to boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Feierliches Jubiläum in Genf
  • Art Logistics launches multimodal service to Central Asia
  • Ceva inaugurates additional USA-Mexico trans-border services
  • Horizon adds Jacksonville to network
  • GBP 35 million for Mersey Estuary dredging project
  • Greek tax changes will affect shipping companies
  • From port of Long Beach to Oakland port system
  • Norway's state railway installing TPS
  • VTL: supervisory board with three new members
  • Russian Railways and Serbian Railways collaborate
  • USA: new rental programme for LNG-fuelled trucks
  • Schenker enhances UK vehicle fleet
  • CSA: frequency increase and Seoul service launch
  • Rwandair increases operations and adds two destinations
  • Biman to split Saudi operation

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Caterpillar unveils new MaK dual fuel marine engine
  • PPL Shipyard books jack-up order from Japanese customer
  • Royal Caribbean orders third Quantum Class ship
  • BIMCO President: Shipping "under environmental...
  • Royal Caribbean quantifies Grandeur fire financial hit
  • Costamare in box ship acquisition JV with fund manager

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port of Longview posts record numbers during 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates Maiden Voyage call
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers USNS MONTFORD POINT
  • Port of Los Angeles extends Yang Ming lease agreement
  • Royal Caribbean cancels upcoming voyages of damaged ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Evergreen returns 10,000 teu pair to Zim
    Israeli line to deploy vessels in service with China Shipping
  • Frontline fails to meet Ship Finance International cash sweep
    No such payments expected for rest of the year, Hjertaker admits
  • Frontline boss calls for stronger leadership in VLCC sector
    'Dismal' market cannot change unless owners steel their nerve, Jensen warns
  • Analysts predict rosier outlook for VLCC sector
    Oil industry advances could boost largest tankers' tonne-mile prospects
  • Is Europe's multi-forked fightback winning?
    Focus on innovation and niche construction may last only until Asia has caught up
  • Eastern shipyards build on the lessons learned from the west
    Asian yards show their mettle with welding and block construction
  • Rules for the use of force
    As the shooting stops, it is better for all parties to have a starting point for negotiations
  • Shipbuilding: Risks of going offshore
    Yards need expertise and risk-management procedures to target new segment
  • Improved investment climate shores up clubs' free reserves
    But results point to deterioration in underwriting results, says Willis
  • What is the pooling agreement and why has it changed?
    Sharing claims creates a common interest in loss prevention and maintenance of quality
  • He who has the pipeline calls the tune
    Pumping oil overland to counter Iran's Strait of Hormuz sabre-rattling could hit VLCCs
  • Transatlantic restructures to focus on door-to-door logistics
    Shipowner ditches fragmented approach to develop key business segments
  • Zim seeks lender support for newbuildings
    Carrier agrees Israeli job cuts but posts smaller first-quarter loss
  • Default settings
    Others may emulate Commerzbank's ship warehousing experiment
  • PSA expands further in Fujian
    Singapore port group buys non-controlling stake in Jiangyin terminal
  • Dole orders $165m reefer boxships
    Food giant upgrades US west coast fleet with three 770 feu vessels
  • China moves towards national flag reform
    Tianjin pilot project calls for open-registry Chinese ships to return home
  • US investors take 80% stake in König
    Delos Shipping and Tennenbaum Capital enter troubled KG sector
  • Zim narrows its losses but remains in the red
    Cost-cutting continues as carrier seals agreement to shed 100 jobs in Israel
  • Frontline may restructure if weak market continues
    Mounting losses cast doubt on firm's ability to repay convertible bond maturing in 2015
  • Costamare teams up with hedge fund to buy boxships
    York Capital joint venture will lead acquisitions for next two years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Volkswagen Recognizes APM Terminals Inland Services India
    PUNE, India - Volkswagen India selected APM Terminals Mumbai Container Freight Station (CFS) to receive its annual "Supplier Appreciation Award" for excellent performance during 2011-2012. The award is in recognition of the Inland Services operation's help in achieving Volkswagen's targeted logistics chain performance levels for the 110,000 vehicle capacity Chakan...
  • Birgitte Henrichsen Appointed Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing
    COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Birgitte Henrichsen has been appointed Vice President, Head of Communications, Branding & Marketing, A.P. Moller - Maersk, as of 1 June 2013. "Since joining the Group and Group Relations in 2008, Birgitte has been an important driver of the Company's enhanced relationship with the media, both in Denmark...
  • Fednav Increases its Great Lakes Fleet
    MONTREAL - Fednav Limited, the largest international maritime bulk carrier in Canada, today announced the addition of six new vessels to its fleet. Ordered with Sumitomo Corporation and Oshima Shipyard, the environmentally advanced vessels will be built in Japan and will add substantial capacity to its Great Lakes-capable fleet of...
  • IFS Group Launches CargoWise in Lima
    CHICAGO- CargoWise, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers (LSPs), announced the successful adoption of ediEnterprise delivered through WiseCloud by leading Peruvian freight forwarding and logistics experts of International Freight Shipping S.A.C., part of the IFS Group. With more than 5,000 international partners globally, and more than 1,000...
  • Norfolk Southern to Honor Military Veterans as They 'Ride 2 Recovery'
    NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Southern will honor more than 200 wounded military veterans Saturday, June 1, when they stop in Norfolk, Va., as part of their week-long "Ride 2 Recovery" memorial challenge. Ride 2 Recovery is a rehabilitation program of the Fitness Challenge Foundation that features cycling as its core activity....
  • Union Pacific Publishes 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report
    OMAHA, Neb. - Union Pacific today published its 2012 Sustainability and Citizenship Report, underscoring the company's innovations in the areas of environmental stewardship, safe operations, employee well-being, community development and customer value, as well as its commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics. "Union Pacific's legacy...
  • New Pennsylvania Facility Celebrates 500 Day Major Safety Milestone
    LEBANON, Pa. - On May 15, 2013 the New Penn Milton, Pa. facility celebrated its 500th consecutive day without a single lost time injury. This monumental achievement was reached by all employees at the facility across all operations including dock-workers, drivers, office-workers and sales personnel. "Working safely every day takes practice,...
  • North Carolina Railroad Developing Multimodal Facility
    Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, based in Star, N.C., is in the process of developing a multimodal facility and business park in Midland, N.C., the Independent Tribune reports. The railroad company, which operates the 150-mile Carolina Route rail corridor through central North Carolina, is currently recruiting companies for the future business...
  • Yang Ming Extends Lease at Port of Los Angeles
    Yang Ming is extending its lease at the Port of Los Angeles for an additional nine years. The ocean carrier's current lease at the West Basin Container Terminal was to end in 2021, but it will now last until 2030, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said today. The mayor also signed a...
  • OOCL to Raise Trans-Pacific Rates on July 1
    OOCL will boost rates for dry and refrigerated shipments in its trade from Asia to the U.S., on July 1: For shipments to U.S. West Coast ports and Group 4 points, the hike will be $320 per 20-foot dry and reefer container, $400 per 40-foot dry container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube...
  • Evergreen Schedules July 1 Rate Hikes
    Evergreen will raise rates in its trade from the Far East, excluding India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh; South Africa; and the Middle East, to the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, effective July 1: For U.S. West Coast, Group 4 points and British Columbia cargo, the hike will be $320 per...
  • Pacific International Offers Direct Manila-LA Service
    Pacific International Lines will soon revise its CTP service to provide a direct connection between Manila, the Philippines, and Los Angeles. The Kota Wangi, voyage 982, will be the first ship to sail in the Manila (North Harbor) to Long Beach service, leaving Manila on June 20 with a scheduled transit...
  • Indonesia Exempts Australian Beef From Quotas
    Imports of Australian beef will be exempt from Indonesia's quotas, following negotiations with the Australian government, in order to stabilize the supply and cost of beef in Indonesia's domestic markets ahead of Ramadan next month and the Eid al-Fitr festival in August. The Indonesian government also confirmed that quotas applying to...
  • LaHood Appoints Seven to Academy Advisory Board
    Ray LaHood, U.S. transportation secretary, has selected seven members to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's advisory board. The new members include: Sharon van Wyk, executive vice president and chief operations officer at American Public University System. Kathy Humphrey, vice provost and dean of students at University of Pittsburgh. Laurie Leshin, dean of the school...
  • OOCL to Hike Asia-North Europe Rates in July
    OOCL will increase rates for westbound traffic on its trade from Asia to North Europe, starting July 1. The hike will be $975 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, the container line said. Rates in this trade lane have been declining, despite recent general rate increases by several carriers....
  • US Carload Traffic Dips After Three-Week Rise
    U.S. carload traffic fell 3.3 percent year-over-year in the week ending May 25, according to the Association of American Railroads. This was the first U.S. carload volume dip since April. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, edged up 0.4 percent from the same week in...
  • WCI: Eastbound Backhaul Container Rates Extend Decline to Sixth Week
    World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Backhaul rates from northern Europe fell again this week and are currently at their lowest level since January 31, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. This is the sixth week of declines in this lane, with rates down a total...
  • NS Reroutes Missouri Shipments After Flooding
    Norfolk Southern is rerouting shipments that normally move through Hannibal, Mo., as rising Mississippi River levels have impacted bridge and main line operations in that area. Consequently, customers may see delays of up to 24 hours. Based on current projections, the river level will remain at high levels for several days....
  • Global Trade Seminar Highlights Financial Returns for Retailers
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, May 29, 2013 - Presenters at a recent retail seminar focused on global trade management best practices highlighted significant cost savings opportunities in the areas of First Sale and duty drawback. "First Sale savings within the first five years is typically 10 to 20 percent on duties," said Laura Siegel Rabinowitz, of...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Golar firms FLNG play
    Golar LNG has inked a deal for a stake of at least 25% in Canada's proposed Douglas Channel LNG project.
  • Bigger than big
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFI) said that its just-ordered post-panamax newbuildings will offer more cargo capacity than their 8,700-teu nameplate figure suggests.
  • Erria makes box play
    Danish shipmanager Erria has taken control of its Vietnamese terminal venture in a deal with AP Moller-Maersk.
  • Golar Partners grows
    Golar LNG Partners has posted an increase in earnings in the first quarter as its fleet expanded.
  • Marenave wants to buy
    The Tobias Konig-led company sees itself as a platform for consolidation in the sector.
  • Scorpio cleans up
    Scorpio Tankers has taken its newbuilding orderbook past the 50 mark after clearing out all of the options it had following a spate of activity this year.
  • SFI earnings chopped
    New York-listed Ship Finance International (SFI) has posted weaker first quarter figures as revenues fell.
  • Royal makes it three
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has added a third Quantum-class vessel to its newbuilding orderbook at Meyer Werft shipyard.
  • TransAtlantic cuts back
    Sweden's TransAtlantic is making up to 30 staff redundant as part of a restructuring of its industrial shipping division.
  • Zim cool on cuts
    Zim has shrugged off the significance of a downgrade from Standard & Poor's and flagged up its improving financial health.
  • Clarksons dry chief out
    Guy Campbell has exited Clarksons as the latest round of musical chairs in the shipbroking market continues.
  • PDVSA order revived
    Portugal's ENVC shipyard has finally started work on two tankers ordered in 2010 by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA.
  • Panama scam revealed
    The Panamanian Maritime Authority (PMA) has started legal proceedings against employees involved in issuing fraudulent certificates to ship officers.
  • Dof Subsea duo find work
    Dof Subsea has found work for two of its vessels in the Asia Pacific region.
  • TW+ is coming
    TradeWinds launches a new quarterly supplement this week, called TW+, with a focus on the people at the very top of the business - their plans for their companies and beliefs about the industry.
  • Finnvera ready to go
    Finnish state financing group Finnvera says domestic owners will order more than 10 new ships by 2015 to comply with emissions regulations.
  • Signs of recovery
    Greek ferry group Attica has cut its first-quarter loss amid signs of recovery in the Greek economy.
  • Still seeking contracts
    Norway's Awilco LNG remains confident of winning contracts for two newbuildings due from Daewoo in Korea this year.
  • Zim cuts deficit
    Zim remained rooted in the red despite a raft of cost cuts eating into its first quarter deficit.
  • Frontline's bleak forecast
    John Fredriksen's Frontline painted a bleak picture for the crude tanker market and again warned of a restructuring risk as it wheeled out a first quarter loss today.
  • Nordic no nearer
    Talks continue with banks and investors to avoid winding-up of Danish tanker owner.
  • NCL in $1.3bn debt deal
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has refinanced debt at better rates in a $1.3bn deal.
  • NOCC back in black
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has made a positive start to 2013 with a return to profit in the first quarter.
  • STX ship arrested
    South Korea's STX Pan Ocean has reportedly had one of its panamax bulkers arrested in Singapore court documents show.
  • RCL counts the cost
    Royal Caribbean Cruises says a recent fire aboard one of its cruiseships is likely to hit annual profits by 10 US cents per share.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Port charge faces possible challenge in NJ legislature
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey implemented the controversial $4.05-per-TEU Cargo Facility Charge in 2011 to help pay for road and rail infrastructure, as well as security at the port.
  • Don't increase truck weight limits, group says
    "The recent bridge collapse is a classic example of how the stability of our nation's highways and bridges is already compromised," OOIDA's Todd Spencer said. "Adding more weight to the equation is the last thing we need."
  • Mexico activates new audit for textile imports
  • U.S., Caribbean countries to boost trade
  • U.S. gains upgraded 'mad cow' risk classification
  • Panama Canal offers just-in-time transit slots
    The authority said the new service will allow vessels to arrive at the canal much closer to their scheduled transit times, allowing them to remain at anchor for less time before actually beginning transit.
  • Zim reports smaller loss, higher revenues
    The Israel-based liner carrier recorded a loss to shareholders of $112 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared with a loss of $163 million in the same quarter last year. It also had revenue of $918 million for the quarter.
  • MSC completes sale of terminal company stake
  • Maersk sets new rotations for MECL 1 and 2
  • Fednav to add 6 more ships to Great Lakes fleet
  • IATA: Global air freight up slightly in April
  • Etihad launches globe-trotting freighter service
  • U.S. trade with neighbors drops 4% in March
  • DHL confident in growth targets
  • PSA expands stake in Fuzhou port
  • PECO opens new PA depot
  • CORRECTION: Walmart's fines for improper waste disposal
  • More capacity needed for harvest supply chain, ADM official says
  • Descartes grows revenue, profits in 1Q
  • Virgin Cargo to use Descartes for messaging

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2013
  • Oil climbs as US economy slows
    OPEC can keep oil output ceiling with Brent at $100 per barrel.
  • BIMCO: Shipping industry under 'environmental siege'
    BIMCO will use its influence to defer implementation of sulphur legislation, says new president.
  • Prices head down across Europe
    Weak demand seen in Hamburg.
  • IFO soft, MGO firm in Fuajirah
    Prices soft in Suez.
  • Cruise industry puts faith in scrubbers
    Pursuing ECA exemptions to develop technology after CLIA's emission averaging tool was rejected.
  • Bank becomes shipowner
    Special company set up to handle defaulting assets.
  • Bunker prices slide in Asia
    'Slightly tight' avails at Tokyo Bay.
  • Finland spearheads biofuel development
    Biofuel for Meri is made from food industry waste.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb in Singapore
    Weak demand from 'teapot' refiners a factor in inventory growth.
  • Swift turnaround demonstrated for LNG refuelling by barge
    Viking Grace refuels almost daily during short port stay, highlighting need for supply infrastructure.
  • STX ship in Singapore arrest
    Reason behind move not known.
  • China fuel oil stocks marginally up on week
    Stocks rose 3.4% to approximately 3.5 million mt on Wednesday.
  • Chinese domestic bunker supplier sees profits jump
    Andatee China Marine Fuel Services jointly forms new entity in January 2013.
  • Shipwreck removal goes awry, results in spill
    Explosives used by South African Navy ruptured fuel tank of Seli 1.
  • Fuel efficient trawler delivered to Norwegian firm
    'Special attention' paid to the Havstrand's fuel conservation capabilities.
  • Canadian Coast Guard stops fuel leak from sunken vessel
    The Manolis L leaking bunkers into Newfoundland's Notre Dame Bay.

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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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