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BRIEFS
October 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Insurers determine loss of Tianjin's August port explosions at US$3 billion
  • Colombo's state-owned terminal boxes syphoned by HK's China Merchants
  • DP World's US$11.8 million Melbourne terminal expansion project begins
  • Baltic Exchange's long-serving chief Jeremy Penn to step down
  • Oakland's annual revenue hits all-time high on air-sea volumes
  • Hoegh denies link to undeclared UN gun shipment transported to Kenya
  • Jardine Shipping Services - rebranded S5 Asia - starts with new website
  • UKHO's Approach Guide portfolio now includes charts of China's ports
  • World's second largest crane ship makes Dutch call from Norway
  • Kalmar introduces rugged terminal tractor in Europe - born again T2
  • French auto logistician GEFCO takes over IJS Global for its air power
  • Air China Cargo starts linking energy hubs Edmonton, Dallas to Shanghai
  • SpiceJet mulls plans to launch domestic freighter to tap e-commerce
  • Africa grows demand for aviation, but infrastructure can't keep up
  • Boeing chairman assured US ExIm Bank will be reopen, need is too obvious

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • BDP launches SmartChemical, SmartLife Sciences
  • Inland Waterways Bill to be introduced in Parliament again: Gadkari
  • MOL announces biannual vessel safety campaign
  • Orchid Shipping successfully handles transport of windmill blade from India to UK
  • Softlink adjudged IT & Software Company of the Year at MALA 2015
  • Capt. Ashok Kumar Bhattacharjee takes charge as new Secretary-General of Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association
  • Chennai Port excels in handling project cargo
  • Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy & Handbook of Procedures
  • INR rises remarkably against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Express services for lifesaving equipment
  • New Europe - Morocco LTL transport service
  • CA company appoints VP Asia Pacific
  • Canadian carrier enhances website
  • Europe jumping on intermodal bandwagon
  • Mersey Maritime's helmsman retires
  • Brand new subsidiary in Sweden
  • Busan's maritime cluster taking off
  • More space for dates
  • Railway snaps up transload intermodal hub
  • K Line commits to additional VLGC
  • Revised outlook and share repurchase
  • Cargolux: 45th anniversary livery on 25th B747F
  • Indian tiger sets up committee in Lion city

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Scope of canal repairs widens
    Repairs to the Panama Canal's new locks will be more extensive than previously indicated, while the completion date remains uncertain. In August, severe leakages were found in the concrete sill separating the lower and middle chambers of the Cocoli Locks on the Pacific side. The Panama Canal
  • US LNG imports rebound
    After a multi-year decline, LNG imports to the US are up sharply this year off a smaller base, driven by demand in northeast states. According to US Energy Department statistics, US LNG imports totalled 52.6 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in January-July 2015, up 43% from 36.9 Bcf in the same period last
  • US coal exports plummet
    Exports of US coal are down 21% in the first seven months of this year, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Exports totalled 45.5 million tonnes in January-July 2015 versus 53.9 million tonnes in the same period last year. "Slower growth in world coal demand, lower
  • Golar floating LNG project approved
    The final investment decision has been made on the floating LNG (FLNG) project in Cameroon that will utilise Golar LNG's carrier Hilli. The binding agreement with Cameroon's government, its state oil company, and independent oil company Perenco was finalised on 30 September. The agreement allows
  • Carnival finalises Cuba plan
    Carnival Corp has confirmed its new Cuba cruise itinerary as US regulations governing passenger-ship calls to the island continue to ease. Carnival's new Fathom brand will begin weekly voyages to Cuba with the 710-passenger Adonia in May 2016. The cruise owner announced on 30 September that the
  • EU agrees to seize human trafficking vessels
    The European Union will launch the 'active phase' of its military operation against people smugglers in the Mediterranean Sea on 7 October. Following the first, intelligence-gathering phase of EUNAVFOR MED, this next stage will see EU naval forces being able to board, search, seize, and divert
  • DNB Markets raise product tanker freight rate, valuation forecasts
    DNB Markets analysts in Oslo have raised their forecasts for product tanker freight rates and vessel valuation to reflect the continuing benign trading environment. "We reiterate our positive view on the product tanker segment as we see continued potential upside risk," said shipping analysts
  • New equipment boosts Subic Bay container capacity
    Philippines' Subic Bay International Terminal Container Corporation (SBITC) last week received three new reach stackers and 16 new Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors, parent company ICTSI confirmed to IHS Maritime on 30 September. This gives the facility, two hours by road to the north of Manila, much
  • Singapore fund to boost LNG-fuelled ships
    The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has established a SGD12 million (USD8.4 million) fund to promote the building of LNG-powered ships. Currently the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volumes, Singapore hopes to offer LNG bunkering by 2020 and is planning a pilot run from 2017.
  • Nickel ore trade to grow despite Indonesian ban
    Despite Indonesia's ban on nickel ore exports, seaborne trade of the metal will continue as China - the world's biggest nickel ore importer - seeks alternative sources, according to Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. Before the Indonesian ban came into effect on 1 January 2014, China rushed to
  • BW bags two more LNG carriers at DSME
    Singapore-based BW Group has ordered two more LNG carriers from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, almost a year after it ordered two similar ships from the South Korean shipbuilder. The two 173,400 m³ LNG carriers contracted on 25 September are priced at KRW478 billion (USD400 million) in
  • Sinotrans Shipping books four box ships
    Chinese state-owned carrier Sinotrans Shipping has ordered four 1,900 teu container ships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The ships, costing USD98.2 million in total, are to be of fuel-efficient design and delivered in May, June, September, and November 2017. Sinotrans Shipping, which
  • 'Policy-making tool' will strengthen EU Blue Economy
    European maritime clusters will meet the European Commission (EC) next month to discuss launching a "tool for maritime policy-making" to strengthen the fortunes of Europe's blue economy and in turn the economy of the whole region. Under the umbrella of the European Network of Maritime Clusters
  • Massive dredging needed for Indian port-led cluster project
    Capital dredging works on an unprecedented scale is on the cards as the Indian government pushes its ambitious Sagarmala project that will see regional economic clusters centred on port development. "The proposed integration of coastal and inland waterways for faster and more eco-friendly movement
  • Ningbo, Zhoushan ports complete merger
    Shanghai-listed Ningbo port on 29 September completed merger procedures with Zhoushan port. The new company will be known as Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group. Ningbo and Zhoushan branches of state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission will hold 94.47% and 5.53% shares in the new company,

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • The number of redundant containerships in lay-up is at its highest for 18 months
  • RailRunner on track to arrive to Europe as intermodal capacity becomes stretched
  • Analysis: Radiant shows an aggressive M&A strategy that has its down side

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • MSE swoops on gas specialist TGE Marine
  • Austal gets $13.9 million to prep LCS 6 for shock trials
  • Panama Canal Authority issues update on leaks in new lock
  • Willard takes new Mission Pro 730 RHIB on U.S. tour
  • USCG icebreaking tug gets life extension makeover
  • Duncan Hunter honored as Champion of Maritime

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Port of Camas-Washougal names new District 1 Commissioner
  • Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of July
  • Port of Ridgefield calling for website development bids
  • Sea-Tac Airport recognized for greenhouse gas reduction projects
  • CSX reaches agreement with two mechanical unions

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Golar lands final investment decision for Cameroon FLNG project
    Production will start in second quarter of 2017 and Golar will earn $170m-$300m in first year of operation
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk team up to tackle unsafe cargoes
    German line discovered 2,620 cases of incorrectly declared dangerous goods that were prevented from being shipped last year
  • G6 cuts transpacific capacity for winter
    Two Asia-US east coast services combined and one removed from Asia-US west coast trade
  • Houston declares itself big ship ready
    US Gulf Coast port completes major dredging project at Barbours Cut Container Terminal
  • Vogemann and Ahrenkiel launch open-ended supramax pool
    Unnamed Greek owner also participating and others invited to sign up
  • Lidinsky takes a look at box line alliances - one year on
    Alliances have evolved and more regulatory bodies are required to monitor these global networks but all parties must proceed with caution
  • Wisdom Marine confirms exposure to Daiichi Chuo
    Taiwanese tonnage provider has eight handies chartered to Daiichi companies but direct exposure is limited
  • Box Ships to buy back up to 10% of stock
    Founder Michael Bodouroglou underscores belief in company by eyeing personal stock purchases
  • Hellenic Carriers posts bigger loss
    AIM-listed owner of five bulkers earns softer repayment schedule from banks
  • Mitsui Shipbuilding to buy TGE Marine
    MES is looking to deepen engineering expertise in building small to medium-sized gas carriers with this deal
  • Broker SSY inks LNG co-operation deal with Korean consultancy
    Team will target new shipowners and fresh funds in South Korea, says SSY Gas director
  • Slowing Chinese growth will spur shipping consolidation, warns Fitch
    Dry bulk and container shipping are most at risk while tankers should fare better
  • K Line enters VLGC time charter with Gyxis
    The 82,200 cu m gas carrier will be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries
  • US court grants Daiichi Chuo temporary restraining order
    Bankrupt Japanese company tries to preserve its assets by filing for US Chapter 15 protection
  • DSME wins contract to build two LNG carriers
    South Korean shipbuilder returns focus to commercial ships
  • Vietnamese authorities arrest master and crew for possession of air rifles
    Air guns bought in Thailand for sale in Vietnam were hidden on cargoship
  • Sinotrans Shipping buys four 1,900 teu boxships for $98.2m
    Company to take advantage of low newbuilding prices to expand its fleet
  • Indonesia looks to build port modelled after Rotterdam's
    Jakarta's city officials will work with port operators to create an integrated seaport

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • NY-NJ import growth slows as cargo returns to West Coast
    The Port of New York and New Jersey's import container volume rose 6 percent year-over-year in August as growth moderated after months of double-digit increases aided by West Coast cargo diversions. The slower year-over-year percentage growth at the East Coast's busiest port is the latest sign that shippers are returning to...
  • US domestic intermodal rates jump on peak season demand
    U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates are jumping anywhere from $500 to $1,000 on peak season demand, but it won't last long, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. Peak season is "not going to be that long, a couple weeks maybe," Shelli Austin, president of IDS Transportation, told JOC.com Wednesday. The industry's...
  • Major carriers, feeder operators cut services to ailing Venezuela
    Falling containerized cargo to Venezuela is forcing major carriers and feeder operators to reduce services as they grapple with poor port productivity and challenging hinterland connections. "A couple of years ago, we saw the private sector in Venezuela struggling and the government taking up the slack. What we are seeing now...
  • Surge in US transport, warehousing job openings recedes
    The supply of transportation and warehousing workers seemingly caught up with demand in July, as the number of hires in logistics industries equaled the number of job openings for the first time since last December, U.S. labor statistics show. However, the number of workers leaving transportation and warehousing jobs was...
  • SeaLand CEO reports progress after initial bumps
    Maersk relaunched SeaLand in January to provide more specialized service in the Americas' north-south trade. After some early hiccups, it is now reporting solid progress. "We still have some things we need to work through and a few areas to shore up, but as we enter the fourth quarter we'll be...
  • US ports need Congress to boost landside connection funding
    American transportation lore is filled with great stories like Dwight D. Eisenhower's cross-country road trip in 1919, when it took him 62 days to traverse the nation by car on a patchwork of rutted trails. Scholars point to this trip as the inspiration for a bill he signed 40 years...
  • $2B Israel ports expansion aimed at averting capacity crunch
    Israel is hoping that a $2 billion port expansion drive, involving construction of two major container terminals at the ports of Haifa and Ashdod, will help it stave off a trade capacity crunch. Israel's economic isolation from almost all of its neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, and associated sanctions...
  • Mega-ships accidents pose risks to supply chains, shippers, insurers
    Dealing with a container ship incident has gone from a puzzling and troubling situation, to one that can be fairly described as an absolute catastrophe as they continue to grow in size. Cargo interests require a time-consuming and costly resuscitation following a serious container ship casualty that can hit both...
  • Turkey's Yilport acquires Portuguese port operator
    LONDON - Yilport Holding, the leading Turkish port operator, has reached agreement to take over Tertir, a Portuguese port and logistics company, with terminals in Europe and Latin America. Yilport paid 335 million euros ($375 million) to acquire 100 percent of Tertir's shares held by Portugal's Mota-Engil group and Novo Banco. Tertir...
  • Global air cargo stabilizes after slowdown
    London - Global air cargo traffic stabilized in August following two months of decline as strong growth in the Middle East offset lower volumes in North and South America, according to the International Air Transport Association. Traffic, measured in freight metric ton kilometres, grew 0.2 percent in August from a year...
  • Recent US freight decline foreshadows flat rest of the year, CSCMP says
    SAN DIEGO -Total U.S. freight movement dropped in August, and new orders also declined, setting the stage for flat growth for the rest of the year, forecasts an organization representing supply chain logistics professionals. The message builds on the ominous signs for freight growth seen through high inventories and high...
  • JNPT deploys more container trains to deal with months-long backlog
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container handler, is increasing intermodal train deployments and rolling out more proactive measures in an effort to alleviate the backlog of containerized freight built up during the past few weeks. Following a week-long shuttering of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India in early August, container inventory...
  • Idle box ship fleet surges to 18-month high
    London - The fleet of idle container ships over 500 twenty foot equivalent units surged by 90,000 TEUs in the past two weeks to reach 673,000 TEUs, or 3.4 percent of global capacity, the highest rate since March 2014, according to Alphaliner. There were 208 unemployed vessels on September 21, up...
  • Lines in G6 Alliance cut Asia-US sailings
    HONG KONG - Carriers in the G6 Alliance have announced new sailing cuts in services from Asia, this time to both the U.S. East and West coasts from late October as the container shipping heads into the slow season.The suspensions are in response to what the alliance calls "traditional seasonal...
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan officially merged into one port
    HONG KONG - The merger between Ningbo Port Co. and Zhoushan Port Co. was finally completed this week in the latest move by Beijing to reform its giant state-owned enterprises, although the port complex has long been regarded as a single entity.Both port companies have been placed under Ningbo-Zhoushan Port...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Value in Golar FID
    Golar LNG's Cameroon floating liquefaction project adds $10 to $15 per share to the New York-listed company's net asset value (NAV), an analyst said Wednesday.
  • NAP wakes up by 14%
    Navios Maritime Midstream Partners and GasLog Partners saw their shares skyrocket Wednesday, with both gaining more than a tenth.
  • Anker grows Clarksons stake
    Peter Anker has increased his stake in London-listed Clarksons at a difficult time for global stock markets.
  • Teekay in the (Chinese) money
    Teekay has scored $1bn in new loan facilities from the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM).
  • NGO answers to Sekimizu
    Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) has replied to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its effort to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions will be addressed in the Paris climate deal.
  • Cameroon boom for Golar LNG stock
    Golar LNG shares raced up in early trading after the company revealed a major breakthrough in its FLNG ambitions.
  • Titanic switch
    Australian tycoon Clive Palmer has ditched a plan to take his new Titanic replica cruiseship across the Atlantic on its debut voyage.
  • Wisdom not worried
    Taiwanese bulker owner says filing of Japan's Daiichi does not pose a significant risk.
  • Golar hits FLNG 'milestone'
    Tor Olav Troim-backed owner celebrates after Cameroon project gets final approval.
  • CSL bins two oldies
    Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) has sent two of its older vessels for demolition in a Turkish breaking yard.
  • SBM eyes Petrobras deal
    Dutch owner cleared to bid in Brazilian major's new FPSO tenders.
  • Ten in two days for Sinotrans
    Chinese owner adds bulker sextet to four boxship newbuildings placed on Tuesday.
  • DONG eyes IPO
    State-controlled Danish energy group DONG is planning an IPO within 18 months.
  • NEPA in big coal deal
    NEPA Projects has brought together 27 small Indonesian mines and will take over the shipment of their coal from November.
  • DNB raises products view
    DNB Markets has brightened its view of the products tanker market with increased rate and asset value assessments.
  • SSY beefs up LNG team
    UK-headquartered Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is joining forces with a South Korean company as the shipbroker extends its reach on LNG.
  • G6 suspends three runs
    The G6 Alliance of container lines is temporarily halting three runs from Asia to North America.
  • Germans form dry pool
    German shipowners H. Vogemann and Ahrenkiel Steamship have joined forces to create a new supramax pool.
  • Yildirim buying Tertir
    Turkey's Yildirim Group is paying more than EUR 330m ($370m) for 100% control of Portuguese ports and logistics company Tertir.
  • NewLead deals collapse
    NewLead Holdings has seen its mine business take another hit as two more deals collapsed yesterday.
  • P&O extends ro-pax deal
    P&O Ferries is keeping a Godby Shipping ro-pax until at least the end of 2016.
  • Saga orders duo
    Saga Group of the UK has ordered two new cruiseships in order to meet growing demand for holidays.
  • Cash for gas
    The Singapore government is to offer money to shipowners to help them build LNG bunkering vessels.
  • Bodouroglou to build stake
    Michael Bodouroglou is looking to increase his holding in Box Ships at the same time as the shipowner announced a share repurchase scheme.
  • Greek revenues fall
    Greek owners' domestic revenue fell 60% during the first full month of capital controls imposed by the government during the country's financial crisis.
  • Bodouroglou builds stake
    Chief executive of Nasdaq-listed Box Ships set to add another 5% through share buyback scheme.
  • Debt hope for Hellenic
    Fotini Karamanli's Hellenic Carriers expects to complete an overhaul of a third debt facility this year after securing fresh terms of two loans during the first half of 2015.
  • K Line adds VLGC
    Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has ordered a new VLGC on the back of a domestic time charter.
  • More bonds for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has bought back more convertible bonds as it continues to spend its spare cash.
  • BW back at DSME
    Singapore's BW Group is spending more than $400m on two new LNG carriers at DSME.
  • GREE gets loan breather
    Greenship Bulk Trust has secured a three-year extension to repay a $40m loan used to pay for eight of its supramax bulkers.
  • Sealion lays up two
    Sealion Shipping has reportedly laid-up two anchor handlers in the North Sea due to the weak market conditions.
  • MPA gives OSVs a hand
    Singapore has given a helping hand to the hard-pressed offshore sector by extending port due concessions for OSV operators.
  • DNB buys Ezra stake
    DNB Bank has emerged as a significant shareholder in struggling offshore services company Ezra Holdings.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • XPO: Growth strategy doesn't include emerging markets
  • Port of New York/New Jersey handles record number of containers in August
  • BWR: G6 Alliance alters Asia-North America loops
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk to cooperate on dangerous goods safety
  • Maersk uses AT&T network to monitor refeers
  • UPS opens healthcare-dedicated logistics facility in New Jersey
  • Yusen opens Pharma Gateway facility at Amsterdam Schiphol
  • Wabash offers reinforced tank for corosive sulfuric acid
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
  • Training grants for responders to flammable train derailments
  • More offshore blame from GE over lapsed U.S. Ex-Im Bank
  • hd093001 Carriers adjust intra-Asia PCI loop
  • Executive Moves: Rand Logistics, DHL Express, Gulf Winds International and Park City Group
  • Congress passes six-month federal aviation funding extension

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
  • Losses widen for Hellenic Carriers
    But market should rebound in 2017, company says.
  • IMO has failed, says environmental coalition
    'Left to its own devices, the IMO would be unable to show the sort of leadership shipping needs if it is to play a proper role in tackling climate change.'
  • Yujin International sees revenue slip
    But aims to grow business despite challenging market.
  • Singapore: Application for LNG-fuelled vessel grant 'now open'
    Funding of up to SGD $2 million provided per vessel, says MPA.
  • Glencore shares stage partial recovery
    Investors worry about the ability of the trading house to manage its $30 billion debt.
  • LNG prospects: 'ECAs are a real game-changer'
    But shipowner calls for more 'political support'.
  • DCKK moves to protect assets
    In United States and other jurisdictions.
  • Cheaper fuel gives Hapag-Lloyd ratings boost
    As company outlook graded from stable to positive.
  • Vietnam: Vessel held over oil smuggling activity
    Arrest took place during alleged illegal fuel transfer operation.
  • Rosmorport develops fuel accounting software
    New system to save enterprise over $3.4 million on bunkers and lubricants each year.
  • DNV GL: Start preparing for EU CO2 rule
    Monitoring plan required per vessel by August 2017.
  • Mitsui buys German LNG fuel systems design outfit
    To establish strong position in the market.
  • Hybrid technology secures Singapore patent
    Propulsion technology promises fuel efficiency gains.
  • Rotterdam makes progress with LNG bunkering infrastructure
    Dredging operations start for a LNG break-bulk terminal that will support bunkering activities.
  • DNV GL: Prepare for EU CO2 rule 'ahead of time'
    'Shipping firms should start developing a monitoring plan.'
  • German LNG fuel systems design firm gets acquired
    Total acquisition value at $184.57 million, says Japanese buyer.
  • Singapore patent granted for hybrid propulsion technology
    Technology comes with fuel efficiency claims.
  • De-bunkered vessel re-floated off-Sweden
    'Extensive damage' to bulk carrier, says Swedish Coast Guard.
  • Rotterdam seminar highlights shipping's LNG fuel strategy
    Two-day LNG Master Plan meeting was held in Rotterdam on September 23 and 24.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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