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December 17, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong down 5.7pc in November to 1.79 million TEU, Singapore up 6pc
  • Europe-America box up 13pc in October, but west-east volume falls 4.6pc
  • US importers seek to escape LA-Long Beach congestion, but small fry trapped
  • Beijing delegation chief complains of Taiwan's reluctance to sign trade pact
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas hits 8 million TEU mark - and year isn't over yet
  • Top US east coast labour negotiator seeks to escape decrepit bargaining model
  • Teamsters win vote at Con-way Freight but lose support at FedEx Freight
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo volume up 12pc in November
  • Qatar Airways Cargo flies to Lagos, Accra, Guangzhou via Doha
  • Etched Cargo posts best ever November, on track for best ever year in 2014
  • New Hampshire's overnight Wiggins Airways sold to Dallas-based Ameriflight

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Dangerous Goods - Carrier Rejections
  • GAIL (I) extends LNG ship deadline yet again
  • RINA expands into Canada with Hayes Stuart acquisition
  • UASC commencing IEC 1 service to North Europe from Jan. 2015
  • DP World's Corporate Volunteerism: Global trend with local action
  • Major coal shipment arrives at Mundra Port
  • DICT-Sonepat now fully operational
  • Govt likely to award road projects worth INR 60K cr.
  • Rlys new surcharge irks coal consumers
  • Rlys to procure 13,162 wagons in 2014-15
  • Exports grow 7.3 pc in Nov., but trade deficit at 18-month high
  • RCEP to protect Indian auto, textiles & dairy sectors
  • Reserve Bank of India Circular - External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy - Parking of ECB proceeds
  • AIAI welcomes abolition of LBT
  • Gujarat Junction 2015 Cargo & Logistics Awards attracts an incredible over 900 nominations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pilot Freight opens facilities in Americas
  • Shareholders pick new line-up for IDS board
  • More HGVs piggybacked over the Brenner
  • Iata looking on the bright side in 2015
  • Fedex to buy Genco
  • CSAV begins capital increase process
  • Propeller Club celebrates 20 years in Barcelona
  • Second loan for India's dedicated freight corridor
  • Finnair official carrier for Santa Claus
  • UPS expanding distribution facilities in a big way
  • Boxes straight to Koper in 2015
  • ITJ editor honoured by Seahorse Club
  • CSX to the rescue in Chesapeake Bay
  • Christmas trees flying for free

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Golar LNG 'drops down' FSRU
    Analysts are reacting positively to the sale of another Floating Storage & Regasification Unit (FSRU) by Golar LNG Ltd to its spin-off, Golar LNG Partners. Golar LNG Partners will pay $390M to Golar LNG Ltd for the FSRU Golar Eskimo using a mix of cash, $220M new debt, and the assumption of $162.8M
  • Barreras named winner of €125M ferry order
    Spain's Barreras shipyard has won a €125M ($156M) order for a car ferry from state-owned Algerian operator Algérie-Ferries, according to Spanish media. The yard told IHS Maritime that there was no one immediately available to confirm the report, but Spanish news website Atlantico said it had
  • Parana reopened after collision
    Navigation on the River Parana in Argentina has been restored following a collision between a bulker and products tanker. According to Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA), the Argentine coast guard, the collision occurred at 17.40 on 13 December. The 38,278dwt, 2011-built bulk carrier Octbreeze Island
  • US amends cruise crime reporting law
    The United States has passed legislation that requires all alleged crimes committed on cruise ships to be reported publicly, regardless of the investigative status of the incident. Until this most recent law, known as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, only crimes that were no longer under
  • Capesize rates face bleak year ahead
    Freight rates for Capesize dry bulk carriers are headed for their second worst year in 12 years, with 2015 offering only a glimmer of hope, shipping analysts said. "Assuming Capesize freight rates remain at around $4,500/day for the two last weeks of 2014, the full year average is set to come in at
  • Harim-JKL consortium to be new Pan Ocean owner
    A consortium comprising South Korean poultry processor Harim Group and compatriot private equity fund JKL Partners Co is poised to be the new owner of bulker operator Pan Ocean. The Harim-JKL consortium was the sole bidder when bids closed today. Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers is the lead manager of
  • Kotug and Boskalis merge towage operations
    Kotug International BV signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Royal Boskalis Westminster NV to merge their European harbour towage operations operating in northwest Europe, it was announced yesterday. "The combined operation will allow us to meet the increasing demands of our international
  • Sri Lanka PE fund established
    New York-based Zephyr Management and emerging markets investors such as IFC, DEG, and FMO are setting set up a US$50 million Sri Lanka private equity fund. Among others, Emerald Sri Lanka Fund will invest in fast-growing small logistics firms deriving a competitive advantage from the island's
  • Ship collision slick threatens UNESCO site
    Authorities are today battling a giant oil spill caused when two tankers collided in Bangladesh last week. A seafarer died in the 9 December collision between domestically-flagged products tanker Total and OT Southern Star 7. The incident happened in dense fog in the Sela river area of Bangladesh
  • KR to deliver statutory services to Luxembourg
    Korean Register (KR), an International Association of Classification Societies member classification society, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) governing the delegation of statutory certification services for vessels registered in Luxembourg. KR is fully authorised by the government of
  • China's coal imports drop 7.6%
    China's coal imports declined 7.6% year on year to 243M tonnes in the first ten months of 2014, due to destocking of coking coal and a record surge in hydropower generation, according to Italian broker Banchero Costa's recent report. In the first six months of 2014, China imported 160M tonnes, up
  • 'Be responsible for bunker quality' says industry body
    International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) chairman Jens Maul Jorgensen said both operators and shipowners need to take responsibility on the long-term maintenance issues related to dirty fuels. "Bunker fuel quality issues are a serious problem that our industry must get to grips with, and
  • ClassNK signs MoU with USMRC
    Japanese ship classification society ClassNK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) to develop LNG bunkering simulation tools. The joint project will focus on the development of practical LNG bunkering simulation tools to further

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Conrad Shipyard to build new ferry for Steamship Authority
  • Frontline in debt-for-equity swap
  • China set to deploy giant Coast Guard vessel
  • French Finance Minister: Fincantieri eyes STX France

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Seattle Chamber of Commerce nets grant to start maritime federation
  • IMO joining other agencies calling for aid for shipboard refugees
  • Inchcape Shipping Services names Nielsen VP Africa
  • Exports of US goods/services up during month of October
  • First lock gates being installed for Panama Canal expansion project

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Frontline chips away at debt overhang
    Fredriksen cuts down looming payment to a more manageable sum, but analysts still question liquidity issues
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    The number of vessels in use remains largely the same in 2014 but capacity increases sharply
  • Pan Ocean's chickens come home to roost
    South Korean poultry processor pecks at grain trade by picking up bulk fleet
  • Evergreen fights back - former top carrier reasserts itself in global box trades
    The Taiwanese carrier has changed its mind about alliance membership and larger ships
  • Marenave divorces König & Cie
    Operator pays $1.9m to buy out its contract with its KG issuing house
  • Wärtsilä buys SAM Electronics owner L-3
    Helsinki-listed firm moves away from enginemaking into marine services and engineering
  • Korean Register gets new boss after seven rudderless months
    Former KR chief resigned in wake of Sewol ferry disaster, but election of replacement has only just taken place
  • Can VLCCs break the $100,000 per day barrier?
    Ships last hit six-figure daily earnings in July 2008
  • Tanker Investments buys six secondhand suezmaxes for $315m
    Oslo-listed owner expands its fleet without adding to the global orderbook

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • ATA survey finds median truck driver pay higher than $46K and rising
    How much are truck drivers paid? The answer depends on who a driver works for and who you ask, but a recent study suggests some truck drivers make more than might be expected. According to the American Trucking Associations, the median pay for drivers ranges from just over $46,000 a year...
  • Hapag, joins Maersk, MOL in $1,000 per FEU rate hikes in January
    Hapag-Lloyd became the latest carrier to announce a large general rate increase on trans-Pacific eastbound cargo for January, following Maersk Line and MOL. Hapag-Lloyd's GRI will go into effect on Jan. 15, as the carrier attempts to increase rates by $850 per 20-foot container, $1,000 per 40-foot container, $1,125 per 40-foot...
  • Decline forecast in US container exports to Latin America
    U.S. containerized exports to most Latin American markets will contract this year, while imports, reflecting the strengthening U.S. economy, will be up. JOC Economist Mario Moreno forecasts that U.S. exports to the east coast of South America will drop 6.7 percent by the end of 2014, but will grow 4.8 percent...
  • NY-NJ port terminals outline Christmas schedule
    Container terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey will close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but will be open for regular hours on Friday, Dec. 26. The holiday schedule announcement is among the first steps in the port authority's new plan to avoid a repeat of the...
  • Gate installation brings Panama Canal closer to expansion
    The installation of new gates at a Panama Canal expansion site will bring the project to 84 percent of completion ahead of an estimated early 2016 opening date, the canal authority says. The gates, located on the Atlantic side of the canal, are 10 meters (30 feet) wide and 30.2 meters...
  • Two week faster transit time in Maersk India-Africa service
    Maersk Line plans to launch a direct weekly service from India to Africa in late January 2015 in a move to provide faster service on that trade lane. In a trade advisory, Maersk said the direct service will help cut the transit time from Nhava Sheva, India's largest container port, to...
  • India's trade deficit hits 18-month high
    India's trade deficit in November rose to its highest level since May 2013, as industrial and capital goods imports accelerated amid signs of a budding recovery in the country's manufacturing sector. Merchandise exports in November expanded 7.27 percent year-over-year to $25.96 billion, reversing a declining trend seen over the past few...
  • China's manufacturing activity contracts 1st time in seven months
    A preliminary reading of an index shows Chinese manufacturing activity in December shrank for the first time since May, the latest sign of weakening European and broader global demand. The flash HSBC/Market manufacturing purchasing manager's index slipped to 49.5 in December from a reading of 50 in November. A reading below...
  • Dynamar: Carriers had 2009-13 operating margin of 1.6 percent
    The 25 largest container lines had estimated net losses totaling $2.6 billion in 2009-2013 and had an operating margin of 1.6 percent during that span, Dutch consulting and research firm Dynamar said in a report. Carriers enjoyed a rare year of profits in 2010, when a post-recession rebound in volume coincided...
  • Indonesia may have to scale back marine highway plan
    HONG KONG - Indonesia's marine-highway program - a bold $55.4 billion plan to develop 24 commercial seaports, over a thousand non-commercial seaports and procure vessels - is facing a revision as some ports in the proposal may not be suitable for handling containers. The National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) is behind...
  • US intermodal trains speed up but service restoration far down the track
    U.S. intermodal trains on average are moving faster, suggesting the major railroads are finally gaining some significant traction on service improvements. But they still have a ways to go before delivering the level of service shippers had come to expect before last winter. Declining intermodal volume growth due to the winding...
  • PIERS: MSC poised to overtake Maersk as No. 1 carrier of US imports
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is already the largest carrier of U.S. containerized exports and the largest overall carrier in the U.S. market. Now it's about to add the title of largest carrier in the import market, solidifying its dominance of the U.S. market. MSC would become the largest carrier of containerized imports...
  • With GENCO acquisition, FedEx turns to returns
    With the acquisition of GENCO, everything old is new again for FedEx - or at least resellable. FedEx is expected to make bigger inroads into retailer supply chains and overseas e-commerce markets through its acquisition of GENCO, a leading reverse logistics specialist. The deal opens a new market for the FedEx,...
  • Germany works to curb union power following air, rail strikes
    The German government has drawn up a draft law to curb the power of small but powerful niche labour unions than have mounted frequent strikes, mainly in the transport sector, paralyzing the nation's economy throughout this year. The draft legislation, to be debated by Parliament in early 2015, will make a...
  • Japan-Australia trade pact set for January start
    A free trade agreement (FTA) between Japan and Australia will begin on Jan. 15, either eliminating or drastically cutting import tariffs on most products traded between the two Asia-Pacific nations, the Japanese government announced today. The FTA was signed in Canberra in July by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his...
  • Bunker prices continue descent, down 40 percent since September
    High and low sulfur bunker fuel, along with low sulfur marine gas oil, all dropped this week. Full size chart. The price per metric ton for both low and high sulfur fuel dropped almost 10 percent during the week of Dec. 12, the second consecutive week of large losses. High sulfur bunker fuel prices out...
  • Tanjung Pelepas passes 8 million TEUs
    HONG KONG - Malaysia's port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) passed the 8 million 20-foot container mark at the beginning of December, although with less than a month left and volumes slowing down, the 2014 throughput target of 9 million TEUs looks well out of reach. No port in the Southeast Asian...
  • Logistics benefiting from China's rapid e-commerce growth
    Online sales are soaring in China as shopping over the internet enters mainstream behavior.HONG KONG - A compound annual growth rate of 24.7 percent is welcome in any business sector, but when that business is e-commerce in China, the numbers being generated quickly reach incredible levels. Last year, China's online sales...
  • Cosco Pacific heads into December with throughput up 10 percent
    HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific, the port operating arm of China's largest shipping company, has growth its throughput by 10 percent from January through November this year, a reflection of strong export volumes that kept its terminals busy during the second half. The port operator handled 61.7 million 20-foot containers in...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Parakou's prospects
    Interest in shares of the blank-cheque that is pursuing a merger with Parakou Tankers appears to be on the rise as a result of the recent surge in rates for medium-range (MR) product tankers.
  • Duo identified
    Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has emerged victorious in the race to break into the containership market.
  • CMB's shopping spree
    Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has firmed up a contract to construct a pair of containerships at Hanjin Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • Bocimar seals cape sale
    Bocimar has confirmed reports that it recently parted ways with a bulker under a broader bid to reduce its exposure to the capesize segment.
  • Container coup takes shape
    A diversified Belgian transportation conglomerate is moving forward with a campaign to break into the containership segment.
  • BigRoll back for more
    BigRoll Shipping has taken its newbuilding catalogue at Cosco Dalian Shipyard to four.
  • NewLead settles spat
    Greece's NewLead Holdings has ended its share row with investment fund Ironridge Global.
  • Fredriksen ups Flex stake
    John Fredriksen has boosted his holding in FLEX LNG beyond 50% with just two days to run on his mandatory offer for the company.
  • Frontline swaps again
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has knocked another $22.5m off its looming bond repayment bill with a second debt-for-shares exchange.
  • Technip extends deal
    Technip has exercised its first option to stretch the deal for a newbuilding with Reach Subsea and Eidesvik Offshore.
  • Somalis cleared
    The Seychelles court of appeal has acquitted three Somali men involved in an attack on a Danish naval vessel.
  • Wartsila buys L-3 MSI
    Wartsila Corporation has acquired Germany's L-3 Marine Systems International, a specialist supplier of complete electrical systems.
  • Tanker and bulker clash
    A collision between a tanker and a bulker has resulted in an oil spill in the Parana River, Argentina.
  • Insurance brokers merge
    Two leading marine insurance brokers have strengthened their cooperation by forming a joint venture with turnover of $450m.
  • Sweater success
    A seasonal cold snap in London provided the perfect backdrop for City workers to don a Christmas jumper in the name of charity.
  • DFDS bids for Polferries
    Denmark's DFDS has confirmed its interest in taking over Polish state ferry company Polferries after its price was cut.
  • Hijacked tanker grounds
    An Indonesian tanker hijacked in October has been forced aground in a storm off Thailand.
  • Global Carriers delisted
    Malaysian tanker owner Global Carriers has been delisted from the country's stock exchange after failing to submit a restructuring plan in time.
  • Harim buying Pan Ocean
    Chicken processor Harim looks to have succeeded in entering shipping by winning the race to buy Pan Ocean's fleet of 90 ships.
  • Avance in the ascendancy
    Avance Gas continued to reap the rewards of a strong VLGC market in what would have been the fourth quarter of its 2014 fiscal year.
  • Italy interested
    France has confirmed the Italian government could buy into STX France, following rumours of a Fincantieri takeover.
  • Ferry workers strike
    Ferry mates in Scotland are carrying out industrial action every week until March in a pay dispute.
  • Seajacks seals finance
    Korea's K-Sure is providing $250m to finance the world's biggest wind-farm installation vessel.
  • Ferd builds PGS stake
    Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has a new major shareholder after Norwegian group Ferd AS acquired more shares in the company.
  • Sonangol orders tankers
    Sonangol, the Angolan national oil company, has finally placed orders for two suezmax tanker newbuildings in South Korea.
  • Golar drops down FSRU
    Golar LNG is dropping down the 160,000-cbm FSRU Golar Eskimo to Golar LNG Partners (GMLP), it was confirmed Monday.
  • Technip drops CGG bid
    Technip has confirmed that it no longer intends to file an offer for seismic survey vessel operator CGG.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • ILWU offers counter proposal to employers
  • New lock gates being installed at Panama Canal
  • ITC: Chinese steel rod imports harm domestic industry
  • Port of Oakland experiences export decline
  • Hong Kong carrier, handler benefit from port issues
  • APM's Maasvlakte II gets electric charge from wind power
  • Great Lakes limestone sinks in November
  • Chesapeake Bay oyster trains complete
  • Cargolux adds export service from Rickenbacker
  • Drewry: Shippers should be beneficiaries of lower fuel prices
  • Sea Star plans supplemental service to Puerto Rico
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Investment bank: OW Bunker owes us $52 million
    Jefferies provided futures clearing and execution services to now-bankrupt firm.
  • Tanker sector booming as crude prices plunge
    'There are very few idle ships out there now and the market is much tighter.'
  • OW executive caught up in Italian Navy fuel oil scam
    Executive said to be co-operating fully with the authorities.
  • Singapore issues protection measure against Ebola
    Health declaration mandatory for vessels arriving from affected countries.
  • Singapore IFO prices at five-year low
    Fuel oil traders hang back as prices plunge.
  • Falling bunker price 'help container lines'
    Bunker Adjustment Factor seldom covers fuel costs.
  • Argentina: Oil spills after ship collision
    Incident happened in Parana River.
  • Eco-ships still command a premium
    Falling bunker prices challenging the economics of fuel-saving measures.
  • Singapore: Cargoes' influx to keep pricing soft
    Weaker crude means more oil products from Western refineries.
  • EU MRV proposal faces more opposition
    New rule could lead to 'unintended consequences', Hong Kong Shipowners Association warns.
  • Chinese oil trader eyes bunkering, shipping firms
    Group submits tender to buy list of companies.
  • Indonesia mulls bunker subsidies for coastal trade
    Authorities want firms to switch from road to sea transport.
  • Ferry operator drops fuel surcharge
    Weakening oil prices behind move.

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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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