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April 2, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL orders six 20,000-TEUers from Samsung Heavy for US$951.6 million
  • Backed up ships, boxes clear faster at Oakland than LA-Long Beach
  • Evergreen posts US$65.8 million profit as revenues rise 3.6pc
  • Hamburg Sud takeover of CCNI container line and box agency complete
  • LA-Long Beach grey chassis pool seems to thrive after 3 weeks operation
  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union caucus meets on contract
  • Houthi shell fire closes Aden harbour, Yemeni Red Sea ports still open
  • Container shipping heading for a better supply demand balance
  • Wan Hai profit up 158pc to US$170 million, sales up 12pc, credits US recovery
  • Zim cuts loss 170pc to $127 million, but box flow falls on quitting Asia-Europe
  • Iranian shipping set back as EU about to re-imposes sanctions
  • Canadian forwarders slam CP for delays at Toronto's Vaughn terminal
  • US court gives CIA-linked NGO licence to libel Greek shipping tycoon
  • Russian cargo carriers are given nod to fly to 3rd point from Hong Kong
  • Cross-border e-selling spurs growth of Hactl's trucking service
  • ACI warns of slowdown in air cargo as economies waver in Europe and Asia
  • Lufthansa Cargo wants to repeat its ANA joint venture with other carriers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tropical fruit all across Asia
  • Cargo Line strong in Austria, France and Switzerland
  • Computerization of TIR procedure proceeding apace
  • Angola orders new locomotives
  • OOCL jumps on ULCV bandwagon
  • Qatar Cargo flying west
  • Doing away with bottleneck in Austria
  • Exclusive partnership pact inked in Denmark
  • Encouraging results from Kuwait
  • Braemar setting up shop in Turkey
  • Biman's Rome service not eternal...
  • Rolner sets up United Heavy Lift
  • Drewry: contract rate index finally rises
  • New sales director reinforcing TNT Germany
  • PIA goes east

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Arkon, Rolner launch new project carrier
    German chartering broker Arkon and the former managing partner of heavy lift carrier SAL, Lars Rolner, have teamed up for the launch of a new tramp project carrier. United Heavy Lift, with headquarters in Hamburg and a second office in Seoul, Korea, is to operate a fleet of 18 multipurpose heavy
  • Cargo hold deaths under investigation
    The UK's Maritime Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the deaths of two senior officers who died aboard an Isle of Man flagged general cargo bulk carrier. The chief officer and chief engineer of Carisbrooke Shipping's Sally Ann C died on the 13 March after they entered a cargo hold where
  • Strike to halt Finnish flag ships
    A strike that started as a work and pay term conflict involving about 200 persons on icebreakers will expand at 14.00 local time tomorrow to halt Finnish flag cargo and passenger vessels. "Measures intended to support a strike on icebreakers will halt all cargo and passenger shipping involved in
  • Ocean Yield buys eight chemical tankers
    Norwegian-listed Ocean Yield says it has agreed to acquire eight chemical carriers for a total of USD307.8 million. At the same time, the investment company has signed 15-year 'hell and high' bareboat charters [meaning hire is payable unconditionally] to Navig8 Chemical Tankers. "The first four
  • HSH Nordbank returns to profit
    German state bank and leading ship financer HSH Nordbank achieved a profit last year for the first time since 2010. A reversal in risk costs saw the bank post net earnings of EUR160 million today, against a loss of EUR769 million in 2013. Reduced provisioning and compensation from state guarantees
  • US harmonises offshore vessel safety
    Foreign shipowners that plan to work in US offshore drilling markets will be required to ensure their vessels meet the same standards for explosion protection as their US counterparts. The new requirement, published 31 March and effective 30 April, applies to mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs)
  • MOL set on container business return to profit
    As the container business has been dragging down Mitsui OSK Lines' (MOL's) profits in recent years, its president, Koichi Muto, has expressed a determination to restore profitability to the sector in the coming financial year (FY). Speaking on the 131st anniversary of the establishment of Japan's
  • Euronav optimistic after reduced 2014 losses
    Pure-play crude tanker shipping giant Euronav is optimistic about the outlook in the sector after reporting reduced losses for both 4Q14 and the full-year 2014. Group net loss narrowed to USD3.9 million in 4Q14 from USD23.3 million a year earlier, while revenues rose to USD144.8 million from
  • Howe Robinson forms merger with ICAP Shipping
    The merger of ICAP Shipping and Howe Robinson Group is now official. The new entity, called Howe Robinson Partners, will be headquartered in Singapore under the leadership of chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen. ICAP Shipping's former boss Henry Liddell will head the new entity's tanker division. Howe
  • Compensation process begins for Sewol victims
    The South Korean government said on 1 April that it will start compensating victims of the Sewol ferry, nearly a year after the vessel capsized. On 16 April 2014, the Sewol, carrying 476 passengers and crew, capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip. More than 300 of them were Danwon High School
  • COSCO Shipping posts 506% profit rise
    Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping on 31 March announced that it recorded profit of CNY197.8 million (USD32.0 million) for 2014, up 506% from a profit of CNY32.6 million in 2013. The company recorded revenue of CNY7.66 billion in 2014, up 2.98% year on year (y/y) from CNY7.44 billion in 2013, and its
  • No let-up seen for Panamax bulkers
    The market environment for Panamax and post-Panamax bulk carriers remains challenging, and has been particularly affected over the past year by the slowdown in coal trades, said Italian broker Banchero Costa. Panamax bulkers are also increasingly challenged by large geared Supramaxes on some coal
  • Chinese shipbuilders' market share weakens
    Although Chinese shipbuilders have been winning fewer orders since the start of the year, this would not mean more business for South Korean shipbuilders, said an analyst. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young-soo said that China's market share in the global shipbuilding market fell from 42% in 2013
  • Gate Terminal LNG breakbulk ground-breaking
    Chief executives representing players from across the port of Rotterdam's LNG and logistics chain attended a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony today to mark the official start of the EUR76 million (USD82.5 million) LNG break-bulk development at Gate Terminal. The terminal is a joint Gasunie-Royal Vopak venture on the Maasvlakte that opened in 2011 to enable
  • OOIL orders six 20,000 teu box ships
    Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL), the parent company of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), announced it had placed a new order for six 20,000 teu container ships at Samsung Heavy Industries for USD951.6 million. OOIL is currently arranging a bank loan to fund 70% of the costs of the
  • Tauranga to dredge harbour for bigger ships
    As part of its NZD250 million (USD187.1 million) capital expansion programme to be New Zealand's premier hub port, Port of Tauranga (POT) has called for tenders to dredge the harbour and approach channel to 14.5 m low water draught. Mark Cairns, chief executive Port of Tauranga, told IHS Maritime
  • JES International still in red for 2014
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilding group JES International has announced another loss for 2014. In a Singapore Exchange filing, JES International said it had a loss of CNY290.466 million (USD46.83 million), which was lower than the CNY552.191 million loss for 2013. However, its fourth-quarter

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • NTSB releases "Safer Seas 2014"
  • Navy awards Bath Iron Works funding for DDG 122
  • $691 million mod to Austal LCS contract funds two more
  • ATSB reports on LNG carrier injury incident
  • Northern Offshore delays delivery of jack-up newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • NAFTA partners see decline in January freight numbers
  • Diana Shipping borrows funds backed by three bulk vessels
  • Ceremony marks christening of new OOCL container vessel
  • Hamburg Sud closes deal for CCNI container business
  • "K" Line takes delivery of 14,000 TEU box ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Shipping confidence falls to lowest level since 2012
    Overtonnaging and oil price lead industry concerns, Moore Stephens finds
  • Maersk Line's baffling baf
    Danish carrier responds to criticism of its new fuel surcharge system
  • Minoan Lines posts 2014 profit after five years of losses
    Grimaldi affiliate becomes second Greek owner in battered sector to return to the black
  • Capital Product scores better rates for tanker duo
    Nasdaq-listed owner takes the first of five dropdown newbuildings from Greece-based sponsor
  • GasLog completes $460m acquisition of BG duo
    Brings to eight the number of LNG carriers taken from BG in last 12 months
  • Sovcomflot shrugs off sanctions as it returns to profit
    Improvement due to company's own efforts as well as better market, Kolesnikov insists
  • Six new ultra large ships for OOCL makes G6 alliance look more formidable
    With MOL's recent six-strong order, G6 will be able to compete directly against 2M and Ocean Three on the Asia-Europe trades
  • Rickmers Group swoops on three boxships
    The three post-panamax vessels will be chartered to CMA CGM
  • HSH returns to profit as shipping provisions plunge 70%
    But bank forced to up regional government financial guarantees
  • Gargiulo replaces Heimann at IMEC
    New chief executive has strong human resources background
  • Paragon posts larger loss in fourth quarter
    Bulker owner exploring alternatives to boost liquidity and 'emerge stronger' from downturn
  • Box line reliability up in February
    Hamburg Süd replaces Maersk Line as most reliable carrier
  • Howe Robinson and ICAP finalise broking merger
    New Singapore company starts trading today
  • Slight rise in activity ushers out miserable first quarter
    Increased trading in the Pacific and Atlantic provides some relief for struggling capesize owners
  • India demolition enjoys resurgence
    Improving steel plate prices and a stabilising rupee behind increased activity
  • Zim looks to expand on US east coast
    Carrier is considering adding extra services to Atlantic seaboard in light of increased demand
  • Six 20,000 teu containerships on order for OOCL
    Hong Kong-listed container line is latest to shake off its resistance to ordering mega ships, as Asia capacity war heats up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • TSA's proposed minimum rates reflect strong demand to East and Gulf coasts
    Shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific announced Wednesday a schedule of minimum rates that appear to reflect strong demand for vessel space on all-water services to the East and Gulf coasts, and congestion issues on the West Coast. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a discussion agreement of 15 of the largest carriers...
  • Port of Virginia deploys more equipment to cope with six-week-long backlog
    The Port of Virginia is rolling out additional equipment and breaking ground on a new cargo yard in an effort to relieve a now six-week-long container backlog on the waterfront. Since a winter storm shut down the port for four consecutive days over the Presidents' Day weekend in February, the port...
  • US truck driver shortage getting worse, turnover figures show
    The U.S. truck driver shortage is getting worse, despite increases in driver pay and redoubled hiring and retention efforts by for-hire trucking companies, truckload driver turnover data released today by the American Trucking Associations indicate. The driver turnover rate at large truckload companies has been stuck at 90 percent or higher...
  • European volume flat while Asia-Europe capacity rises
    Growth in containerized imports and exports through North Europe ports is expected to flatten out this year after solid increases in 2014, according to the North Europe Global Port Tracker report. The report, produced by Hackett Associates and the Bremen, Germany-based Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics, projects that North Europe...
  • 2M partners Maersk, MSC add trans-Atlantic service
    2M Alliance partners Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have added a fourth westbound trans-Atlantic service as part of a global revamping of their east-west routes. The new ATL4 service will call Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, New York-New Jersey and Savannah. The new service will result in the deletion of those ports...
  • Carrier contract rate benchmark ticks up amid east-west spot pricing drop
    A benchmark of contracted ocean freight rates has inched up, but doubts remain whether the uptick is sustainable considering beneficial cargo owners' resistance to pay more for poor service. Ocean contact rates on cargo moving on the two major east-west routes - Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific - increased 1 percent between November and...
  • West Coast container volume plummets by nearly a quarter
    Container volumes at West Coast ports plummeted 24 percent in the first two months of the year compared to 2014 due work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, marine terminal congestion and the diversion of cargo to other ports. Numbers posted Wednesday on the website of the Pacific Maritime...
  • Hapag-Lloyd software catches misdeclared hazmat shipments
    Hapag-Lloyd said it detected and prevented the shipment of 2,620 misdeclared shipments of dangerous goods last year - an average of more than 50 a week. The German container ship line said the misdeclared goods were detected by its new proprietary software that flags suspicious shipments and provides data to quantify...
  • West Coast port congestion creates Panama Canal delays
    Officials at the Panama Canal say an "unusual" backlog of vessels on either side of the waterway is likely due to the lingering effects of U.S. West Coast port congestion more than a month after acrimonious labor disputes there came to a close. "The situation affected the weekly schedules of services...
  • Intermodal's challenges as seen through a Fresno farewell
    As of Dec. 8, 2014, BNSF Railway ceased intermodal service at its Fresno, California ramp. BNSF believes the closure "will allow the railroad to increase the speed, frequency and reliability of service for shippers" by diverting business north to Stockton, or south to Los Angeles or San Bernardino. While the...
  • US Coast Guard takes lead to address cyber risks at ports
    WASHINGTON - When Hurricane Sandy knocked out the primary and secondary communications systems of the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2012, terminal operators, pilots and others turned to older technologies to thwart the further hampering of operations. With landlines and information technology systems down, port workers communicated via VHF...
  • Oakland port director plans ILWU-BCO forum for discussion
    Chris LytleThere is no more urgent question facing West Coast port directors in the aftermath of the devastating labor standoff than how to restore the trust of beneficial cargo owners. Yet with it being impossible for port directors to guarantee the reliability of the longshore workforce, finding a solution is...
  • Capacity surge to pressure Asia-Europe freight rate
    Surging capacity on the Asia-North Europe route as carriers deploy more ultra-large vessels will intensify pressure on already vulnerable freight rates, according to Alphaliner.Total weekly capacity is set to increase by 9.1 percent in 2015, led by the O3 and CKYHE alliances which will both boost their cargo space by...
  • Global air cargo soars on Chinese New Year, US port congestion
    Global air cargo traffic soared by 11.7 percent in February, driven largely by the timing of the Chinese lunar New Year and the congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, the International Air Transport Association reported. There was a surge in shipments in the weeks leading up to the New Year vacation...
  • OOCL follows G6 partner MOL with 20,000-TEU ship order
    HONG KONG - The decision by Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) to order six 20,000-TEU ships was widely expected and comes just three weeks after fellow G6 Alliance member MOL ordered six mega-vessels of its own.It will enable the G6 to deploy a string of 20,000-TEU vessels in the Asia-Europe...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • New Golden Ocean debuts
    The shares of newly-swelled Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) began trading on the Nasdaq and Oslo stock exchanges today, following the merger with Knightsbridge Shipping.
  • Newbuild headed to Florida
    Holland America Line has unveiled the deployment of its forthcoming newbuilding, the 99,000-gt Koningsdam.
  • US touts cruise rules
    The US Coast Guard says proposed security rules for the cruise sector would bring more uniform safety requirements across the industry with minimal costs.
  • Iraq drops MMS case
    Iraq has withdrawn a lawsuit filed against Greece's Marine Management Services (MMS) in the court of Piraeus over Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) crude oil transportation.
  • U-Ming stronger
    Taiwan's U-Ming has posted better profit for 2014 as revenue rose.
  • HBC hires five handies
    Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) has expanded its fleet with the charter of five handymaxes on long-term deals.
  • Double deal for CPLP
    Capital Product Partners LP (CPLP) has secured employment for two tankers at improved rates.
  • Ship sinks off Taiwan
    Rescuers are searching for 13 seafarers missing after their cargoship sank off Taiwan.
  • Askins leaves Ince & Co
    High-profile casualty and piracy lawyer Stephen Askins is leaving Ince & Co for a new role at Tatham Macinnes.
  • FSL gets firm rate
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has sealed a firm long-term charter rate for one of its two crude oil tankers.
  • Rickmers splashes $260m
    Germany's Rickmers Group has invested in three medium-size eco-containerships being built at South Korea's STX shipyard.
  • Kherson loss widens
    Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has reported a loss of UAH 566.67m ($24.16m) in 2014.
  • Anek losses trimmed
    Anek Lines has cut its deficit for 2014 but also saw its revenue and itineraries fall.
  • Condor gets bum rap
    Condor Ferries has opened itself up to some light-hearted ribbing online after posting an "embarrassing" safety rap video.
  • Ocean Yield in tanker play
    Norway's Ocean Yield has moved into the tanker sector with a $306.8m deal to buy resales for charter to Navig8.
  • Maersk boxship grounded
    A Maersk-owned containership that grounded off the Netherlands has been refloated with the assistance of six tugs.
  • BWO stretches FPSO deal
    BW Offshore (BWO) has extended the contract for one of its five FPSOs working off Brazil.
  • HSH slashes loan losses
    Germany's HSH Nordbank has returned to profit after cutting its shipping portfolio and slashing loan losses.
  • Euronav confirms pay-out
    New York-listed Euronav has restored its dividend payments despite posting a loss in 2014.
  • HRP open for business
    Newly created shipbroker Howe Robinson Partners (HRP) started trading on Wednesday, with its chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen expressing "high hopes" for the new venture.
  • Sea Falcon terminated
    Deep Sea Supply has received a termination notice for one of its PSVs operating in the North Sea.
  • Paragon results deteriorate
    Paragon Shipping has posted a fourth quarter loss of $10.2m pushing it to a full year loss of $51.8m figures released late Tuesday show.
  • OOCL books mega boxships
    OOCL has ordered six 20,000-teu containerships at Samsung Heavy Industries, the shipowner has confirmed.
  • LOOP reaches 10bn
    Louisiana Offshore Oil Port's (LOOP) offshore marine terminal has reached a new milestone offloading its ten billionth barrel of crude oil.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Baltimore ILA local approves contract
  • NAFTA freight totals $89.3b in January
  • Port of Virginia chips away at congestion
  • Mode shift boosts February air freight volumes
  • UTi reports $203 million loss for year
  • Canada Post Group back in black
  • Port of Mobile dedicates new steel facility
  • Service Announcements: CMA CGM and CaroTrans
  • Executive Moves: NATA, NTSB and Port of Cleveland
  • LLamasoft acquires IBM supply chain products

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2015
  • Yemen ports remain closed amid security concerns
    It is unknown when they will reopen.
  • Tanker sector encouraged to continue slow sailing
    Despite appeal of lower bunker fuel prices.
  • IMO to vote on new Secretary-General
    Nominations have closed.
  • Chemoil Adani: 'Business as usual'
    Bunker team has seen some senior members leave.
  • Scientists warn recent drop in ship emissions won't last
    Says sector must find ways to cut CO2 output to contribute to global efforts.
  • Another container line orders 20,000 TEU vessels
    Orient is following the example of Maersk and China Shipping Container Lines.
  • More time for LNG 'green assessment'
    US project includes bunkering.
  • Crude prices under pressure as Iran talks continue
    Any deal to lift sanctions would see more oil arriving in already oversupplied market.
  • Container lines face threat of bankruptcy
    'It is a very difficult industry to continue to make money in.'
  • Correction: Total Lubmarine patent applied for in 2007
    But only recently published online.
  • Sea Asia: A showcase for maritime sector
    Takes place April 21 to 23.
  • Brightoil fuel oil trading team shrinks
    Two team members have left the company, report says.
  • Titan restructuring hits bunkering activities
    No revenue generated from two major customers during 2014, says company.
  • Australia: State election clears way for new sulphur rules
    Authorities looking into ship-to-shore power installations.
  • Rosneft gains full control over bunker tanker operator
    Authorities approve transaction.
  • Bunker delivery unit to incorporate MFM technology
    Technology has been used in bunker operations in Myanmar.
  • New hiring at GAC Bunker Fuels
    Former employee rejoins to take on new role.
  • Report: Suez Canal expansion to finish early
    Work completed by July.

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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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