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March 5, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes Asia-east coast South America rate US$750/TEU March 18
  • US growth up 2.2pc in fourth quarter, down from 5pc in Q3
  • 'K' Line's Long Beach terminal operator orders 4 super quay cranes
  • State funds re-opening of Marseille giant drydock after 15 years
  • US Ports of Seattle, Tacoma hail US$15 billion investment
  • New Orleans upgrades infrastructure for 500,000-TEU throughput
  • Greek banks mull selling shipping debt to pay soaring welfare bill
  • Panama Canal engages in public consultation on new toll structure
  • MSC reaps fuel efficiency gains with Jotun's Hull Performance Solutions
  • American Trucking Associations truck tonnage index rises 6.6pc
  • New cranes double capacity of Pacific National's Sydney terminal
  • English High Court orders EU to produce unredacted air cartel documents
  • Panalpina to start Alabama-Sao Paulo air freight service
  • New US$300,000 Harare warehouse to boost Zimbabwe flower exports
  • Norbert Dentressangle pre-tax profit up 18.5pc to US$187.9 million in 2014

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • eB/L & endorsements
  • European Commission's study on LNG as shipping fuel has industry support
  • New research association to spur maritime transport's competitiveness
  • NMIS holds 36th convocation
  • Transport Corporation of India begins coastal cargo service on west coast
  • Corporatisation to bring Major Ports out of TAMP purview
  • Port & dock workers plan indefinite strike from March 9
  • ...freight traffic to grow to 1,186 mt in 2015-16
  • CWC's 58th Foundation Day celebrated at Kandla
  • Railways to encourage domestic manufacturing of components
  • Jaitley proposes initiatives to push infra sector
  • RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 7.50 pc, keeps CRR steady at 4 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Australia ploughs cash into heavy vehicle projects
  • MOL places order for six ULCVs
  • Russian TIR guarantee agreement extended again
  • Stef names new HR director
  • Higher turnover, volumes stable
  • Nautilus moving to eco-friendly building
  • Grimaldi polishes up MEX service
  • North Carolina invests in rail infrastructure
  • Work in progress at Panalpina
  • Coyne Airways goes for Kiwi Logistics
  • VTG lifts sales and deliveries again
  • Don your thinking caps for TAP anniversary
  • Air Seychelles for South Africa shopping
  • Shipping of great importance for EU's GDP

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • EU shipping bodies seek action on customs
    Leading EU shipping industry bodies today called on the new European Commission to streamline customs procedures and port services to help them benefit from the internal market for shipping. In a joint statement issued to coincide with the first European Shipping Week, seven industry bodies asked
  • Migrant 'tide wave' swamping sea rescue: IMO head
    IMO secretary general Koji Sekimizu warned today that sea rescue services are being overwhelmed by a "tidal wave" of migrants across the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Pacific. The scale of migration is putting unsustainable pressure on coastal states, rescue services, and the shipping
  • Panalpina ramps up ocean freight business
    Panalpina has promised investors it will continue to outperform the global freight management market. In 2014 results presented on 4 March, Panalpina's ocean container bookings climbed 7% to 1.6 million teu, outpacing loaded container traffic's estimated 4-5% market growth, according to the
  • JES proposes restructuring for JEHI
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder JES International Holdings (JES) has proposed a consensual restructuring between Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries (JEHI) and the China-based subsidiary's creditors. JEHI has filed an application for the scheme to Taizhou Intermediate People's Court, in China's Jiangsu
  • Cheaper fuel unlikely to speed up box ships
    Deepsea container lines are unlikely to respond to cheaper bunkering by sailing faster and cutting transit times, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Potential gains from reduced vessel strings would probably still be outweighed by network restructuring costs, said SeaIntel partner and CEO Alan
  • Dry bulkers set for record demolitions
    A continuation of rock-bottom dry bulk freight rates could trigger a record 50 million dwt of dry bulker demolition sales this year, enabling rates to recover in 2016-17, say senior shipping analysts. Erik Nikolai Stavseth and Kurt Waldeland, shipping analysts at Arctic in Oslo, forecast demolition
  • Maersk grounding not due to engine: AMSA
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) today ruled out mechanical failure as a factor in the grounding of Maersk Garonne in Fremantle on 28 February. AMSA inspected the container ship at anchorage and divers examined the hull before the vessel was cleared to return to port for stevedoring
  • Lysblink adds to maritime safety fears
    DFDS cargo ship Lysblink Seaways' grounding when sailing through the Sound of Mull on 18 February has deepened concerns over maritime safety off Scotland's west coast. Members of the UK and Scottish parliaments as well as councils and fishing and tourism stakeholders are demanding an emergency
  • SeaLand confronts Latin American challenges
    SeaLand CEO Craig Mygatt is determined to build up his fledgling Latin American container service amid a steep downturn in many of the region's economies. SeaLand, the Americas-centric offshoot of Maersk Line, began covering the north-south trades and intra-regional routes in January. But Mygatt
  • Japan calls for box ship safety overhaul
    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is looking to tighten class safety rules for big container ships. In its final report on the break-up and sinking of the 8,110 teu MOL Comfort, the ministry called for hull girder strength requirements to reflect the effect of lateral loads
  • Sainty Marine to freeze Nantong boss assets
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has secured a court approval to freeze Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry president's CNY700 million (USD113 million) asset over a loan dispute. The Jiangsu Province High People's Court had seized 6.5 million shares in a company held by Fenghua Ji, a 3 March stock filing of
  • NYK Line expands intra-Asia service
    Japan's second-biggest shipping company, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), is tapping into the growing intra-Asia market. The company announced on 3 March that it will add a new service between Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This will be the second service that NYK Line offers between those
  • Vallianz buys two HOS ordinary shares
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings (Vallianz) has subscribed for two ordinary shares of the Singapore-incorporated Hamilton Offshore Services (HOS), which was set up on 3 March. At a total consideration of USD2.00, the two ordinary shares represent 100% of the equity
  • China lacks iron ore demand for its Capesizes
    Although China consumes about 18 Capesize-loads of iron ore per day, the supply of ships is such that the demand is insufficient to create profitable freight rates, said London-based shipbroker ICAP Shipping. ICAP Shipping said, "The sharp drop of the iron ore prices has benefited the profit and
  • Pacific Radiance, Duta Marine form joint venture
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Pacific Radiance has formed a joint venture with Duta Marine. The agreement was signed by Alstonia Offshore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Radiance. The company will own 49% of equity interest in the joint venture company - Duta Radiance Maritim -
  • HHIC bags orders for two LPG carriers
    South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HCIC) has won orders for two LPG carriers. The price of the two carriers is KRW114.9 billion (USD104.166 million), working out to USD52.83 million per ship, said the company in its Korea Exchange filing. HHIC told IHS Maritime that
  • Bumi Armada establishes Armada Madura EPC
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada has incorporated a new subsidiary under the name of Armada Madura EPC (Armada Madura) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. According to Bumi Armada's filing to the Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia, Armada Madura will be a wholly

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • Cruise ship Norwegian Star enters dry dock at Vigor
  • Buchanan to be MD of Liberian Registry Hong Kong office
  • Microsoft billionaire finds lost WWII Japanese battleship
  • Rolls-Royce to equip Chouest Arctic AHTS newbuild
  • VT Halter Marine launches ATB tug for Bouchard

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • Dedicated LNG bunker barge being built to serve TOTE vessels
  • Boeing nets Silk Way West order for three 747-8 Freighter aircraft
  • Port of Portland schedules meetings to discuss PDX business opportunities
  • Evergreen boosting services covering Southeast Asia
  • NYK plans to make changes to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • Emanuele Grimaldi calls for support for shortsea shipping's role in European transport
    Challenges from competing modes are rising, warns Grimaldi Group boss
  • Status and conditions of seafaring must be boosted to avoid skills shortage, says David Dingle
    Carnival chairman warns European Shipping Week audience of hollowing out of the workforce at a critical demographic point
  • Premium Daily Maersk service abandoned
    Maerk Line's Skou acknowledges that very few customers were prepared to pay premium prices for guaranteed delivery times
  • Torm focuses on crucial restructuring decision as rivals grab market share
    Struggling Torm says there is room for everybody in the product tankers market while young pretenders such as Scorpio build up fleets
  • BIMCO launches new guide to help owners meet environmental rules and targets
    Three-part guide targets owners seeking to improve environmental and efficiency management goals
  • Newbuilding writedowns bulk up Scorpio's loss
    Monaco bulker owner says no more order contract conversions are planned
  • What's on the horizon for LNG shipping over the next decade?
    A look at key themes to arise from the Informa LNG shipping conference, from US and East African exports to developments in Iran
  • Three-quarters of all piracy attacks happen in Southeast Asia, so why is the local watchdog downplaying the situation?
    Shipping associations question whether ReCAAP is doing enough to stem the rise in local incidents
  • Diana cuts loss as charter earnings remain steady
    Owner has been active under share repurchasing scheme as well as expanding fleet
  • Panalpina reports 7% box volume growth
    But revenues per box decline as it focuses on lower yield business
  • APMT committed to Global Ports investment
    Chief executive Kim Fejfer says terminal operator is in it for the long haul, and expects Russia's economy to revert to 'more normal conditions' in time
  • Trading of JES shares suspended after main subsidiary files for court protection
    China-based, Singapore-listed shipbuilding group seeks to restructure debts after years of losses as expected
  • Colombia detains Cosco vessel for illegal arms transportation
    Local authorities found 100 tonnes of gun powder, 99 projectiles, 4,104 cannons shells and more than 2.6m detonators
  • Owners rise to emission challenges
    Majority have switched to marine gas oil, DFDS' Smedegaard tells ESW audience
  • Torm posts 2014 loss but sees trend of improving product tanker market
    Product tanker tonne-mile demand expected to grow 6% per year in 2015-2017
  • Glencore downbeat on tankers as storage
    Spreads not attractive enough for floating storage due to oil price rise narrowing contango, says oil trader, echoing shipowner comments
  • Fresh doubt cast on floating storage impact
    Jury's out on scale of impact of floating storage on VLCC market
  • Matson the most reliable on the west coast
    Jones Act carrier achieves a 100% reliability rate on deepsea service calling at congested Pacific coast ports in December and January
  • Panama Canal eyes re-routed US west coast traffic
    Authority boss Quijano says Suez is the winner right now, but he hopes Panama Canal will be the beneficiary of a permanent shift from US Pacific ports
  • Suez trumps Panama Canal in Asia-US east coast trades
    TSA lines expect alternative routes to be discussed in forthcoming contract negotiations
  • Oakland's Lytle heads fight to restore customer confidence
    Operations should be back to normal in a few weeks but regaining shipper trust will take much longer
  • Mediterranean migrants crisis: shipping cannot cope alone
    Search and rescue is a sovereign function and not a job for the private sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • Truckload carrier C.R. England hikes truck driver pay again
    Truckload carrier C.R. England is raising driver pay for the third time since November and the second time in the last 40 days, while offering bonuses to successful driver trainers. The rapid pay raises and incentives reflect an intense battle among trucking companies to hire, train, seat and keep truck drivers...
  • Port of Virginia maintains embargo on intermodal export traffic
    The Port of Virginia said Wednesday that a hold is still in place on all export intermodal rail traffic at its Norfolk International Terminals as the port continues to cope with significant rail volume at the facility. The hold was originally put into effect Feb. 26 due to severe winter weather...
  • Dollar General: West Coast losses will be lasting
    LONG BEACH, California - Protracted West Coast port delays will push Dollar General to shift more import cargo to the East Coast, a logistics executive for the discount retailer said Wednesday at the 15th annual TPM Conference. "Completely unnecessary and completely man-made" congestion has caused "permanent and irrevocable damage" to West...
  • Expansion of refrigerated facilities builds worldwide
    The build-out of cold storage capacity is on fire around the world. From 2012 through 2014, total global capacity grew 20 percent to 552 million cubic meters, an increase of 92 million cubic meters in just two years, according to the 2014 IARW Global Cold Storage Capacity Report. South America and...
  • Pharma, floral cold chains moving from air to ocean
    Drug giants AstraZeneca and Baxter are shifting more cold chain shipments from air to ocean, attracted by lower transportation costs, a reduced carbon footprint and mitigated security concerns, according to Outsourcing-Pharma.com. Ocean carriers' share of pharmaceutical shipments grew 8.1 percent while air carriers lost 5 percent in 2013 compared to 2012,...
  • Economist advice for US: Fix infrastructure, boost exports
    One of the barriers to exporting to India is its terrible port, road and rail infrastructure. The Modi government is trying to correct it.LONG BEACH, California - The U.S. needs to boost its exports to fast-growing emerging markets, but it faces a number of barriers that stand in the way...
  • India allows state-owned Railways to provide end-to-end logistics
    Anticipating significant growth in freight traffic, the government of India will allow state-owned Railways to create a new arm to provide end-to-end logistics solutions. Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu made the announcement in his fiscal 2015-16 budget plan presented to the parliament last week. "Transport Logistics Corporation of India, or Transloc, is...
  • ILA, USMX to discuss long-term contract for East, Gulf coasts
    LONG BEACH, California - The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance plan to open discussions about a new, long-term contract more than three years before their current East and Gulf Coast labor agreement expires. "The goal of both parties is a long-term agreement that provides stability for the industry...
  • CEVA earnings, revenue decline in Q4
    CEVA Logistics posted slightly lower revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter of 2014 as currency movements outweighed market-beating increases in ocean and air freight volumes. The Netherlands-based supply chain management company earned $75 million before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, down 2.6 percent on the $77 million booked in the...
  • Panalpina profit more than doubles on sea, air freight growth
    Panalpina's profit more than doubled in 2014 as the Swiss forwarding and logistics company posted market-beating ocean and air freight traffic growth and narrowed logistics losses ahead of schedule. Earnings before interest and tax jumped to 116.7 million Swiss francs ($121.4 million) from 48 million francs in 2013 as the fourth...
  • India intervenes to block threatened indefinite port strike
    Indian dockworker union leaders and officials from the Ministry of Shipping are expected to hold talks on Wednesday in New Delhi in an attempt to avert an indefinite industrial action planned to begin March 9 at major ports, including Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the nation's largest container handler, port sources in Mumbai said. Unions are...
  • US Senate leader floats putting port workers under Railway Labor Act
    The third-ranking Senate Republican on Tuesday floated the idea of putting unionized port employees under the purview of the Railway Labor Act, a move proponents say would prevent longshore labor showdowns like those seen seen on the U.S West Coast in recent months. Sen. John Thune, of South Dakota, said some...
  • Carriers threatened by cyberattacks, experts warn
    LONG BEACH, California - The 15 top container carriers are at risk of significant and damaging cyberattacks, according to the head of a leading market intelligence provider and cybersecurity firm in the industry. "We ran penetration tests and we concluded we could walk into all of them" said Lars Jensen, CEO...
  • DP World Australia hit with 750 percent rent increase
    HONG KONG - The proposed 750 percent rent increase for DP World's Melbourne terminal is a "blatant money grab" by the state government, said Shipping Australia chief executive officer Rod Nairn.In a strongly worded statement, the shipping association chief warned that such a rent increase for the stevedore would lead...
  • Managing mountain of data a challenge to visibility, IT experts say
    LONG BEACH , California - The quality, availability and management of data has to improve if the supply chain is to efficiently handle the mountain of information that is now available to carriers and their customers, panelists said at the 15th annual TPM Conference in Long Beach, California.Bill Schwebel, president...
  • Panama pilots in talks with canal over safety issues
    LONG BEACH, California - The Panama Canal Pilots Union, which is in negotiations for a new five-year contract, said it was encouraged by statements made by Panama Canal Authority CEO Jorge Quijano at the 15th annual TPM Conference here Tuesday. The union, which is affiliated with the International Longshore and Warehouse...
  • US shippers, forwarders cite congestion strategies
    "I don't think shippers will ever again put all eggs in one basket," Donna Lemm, vice president of global sales for Mallory Alexander International Logistics, said at the 15th annual TPM Conference. "You will see a lasting impact on southeastern ports." LONG BEACH, California - Shippers who tried to divert their...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • Cautious optimism
    Box Ships reported a fourth-quarter loss Wednesday but the Greek containership operator is confident it can stay afloat in the foreseeable future.
  • MOL cans cape
    It appears that another capesize bulker was sold for recycling this week and many believe the tally will continue to increase in the near term unless freight rates rebound.
  • Pangaea seals COA
    US bulker operator Pangaea Logistics Solutions has lined up a five-year contract-of-affreightment (COA) worth approximately $20m.
  • Danske's products hope
    Danske Bank has launched coverage of four leading products tanker owners with buy ratings amid the promise of improving rates and profits over the next three years.
  • The $8m phone bill
    Caribbean Cruise Line could pay nearly $8m according to an order from an American district court which found that the company violated telemarketing laws.
  • Korea strikes Saudi deal
    South Korea has signed a shipping agreement to ensure safe and steady imports of Saudi Arabian crude.
  • SALT seals $276m
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has moved closer to financing its entire fleet after clinching new loans worth $276m.
  • Diana trims loss
    Diana Shipping has managed to trim its fourth quarter loss on the back of increased time charter revenue.
  • SALT hit by sales
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has been pushed to a bigger loss in 2014 after writing down the value of newbuilding contracts it intends to sell.
  • PDZ moves into gas
    Malaysia's PDZ Holdings has sealed its entry to the gas sector as it outlined a new profit forecast for its Kazakhstan investment.
  • Reefer rescued
    An Estonian reefer needed a tow off Norway after it lost power and began to drift.
  • Pacific strikes second JV
    Pacific Radiance has set up its second joint venture in two days.
  • CMA CGM eyes rate boost
    French container line CMA CGM is trying for rate rises between Asia and Europe.
  • Oaktree deal in sight
    Torm remains hopeful of completing a restructuring deal that will see Oaktree Capital take a majority holding in the company within the next few weeks.
  • Norden fears more failures
    Norden feels more dry cargo bankruptcies could be on the cards if the market continues to labour at today's brutal levels.
  • Subsea 7 in the red
    Subsea 7 has taken a hit from a big goodwill impairment charge which dragged the Oslo-listed company into the red for both fourth quarter and full year.
  • JES yard files for restructuring
    China's Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries takes shelter from creditors as it seeks court deal on debt.
  • Bahri raising $1bn
    National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) is planning an Islamic bond sale worth SAR 3.9bn ($1.04bn).
  • Class rules at fault
    A Japanese government final report into the loss of the 8,000-teu containership MOL Comfort has highlighted inadequate classification society rules.
  • Brussels wants action
    Europe is to argue for stricter levels of damage stability assessments to improve ship safety, after recent accidents including the Norman Atlantic ferry fire in the Adriatic that claimed up to 27 lives in late December.
  • Cosco vessel arrested
    A multi-purpose vessel owned by China's Cosco Shipping has been arrested in a Colombian port for allegedly carrying ammunition.
  • Norden suspends dividend
    Norden has suspended dividend payments after a "lousy" dry cargo market led it to a deep loss in 2014.
  • Volga volumes drop
    Volga Shipping of Russia has posted a 4% drop in cargo volumes for 2014.
  • CMES selling eight
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is putting six older vessels up for sale as it continues to renew its fleet.
  • Hanjin Heavy grabs LPGCs
    Hanjin Heavy Industries of Korea has announced a new order for two LPG carriers.
  • ADB backs Pakistan FSRU
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30m project loan to go towards building Pakistan's first LNG regasification terminal.
  • NYK boosts ASEAN ties
    NYK is expanding its service network linking Japan with its major regional trading partners of Thailand and Vietnam.
  • Last BWO bodies found
    BW Offshore says the last of the remaining three crew missing from the FPSO Cidade de Sao Mateus have been recovered.
  • Refinery strikes continue
    Strikes have broken out at more than a dozen US refineries and some forecasters fear the total will spread in the days ahead if the standoff between Shell and the United Steelworkers (USW) union continues.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • Los Angeles, Long Beach ports expect to be back to normal in three months
  • House approves DHS funding
  • European Commission study shows industry support for LNG as shipping fuel
  • CEVA revenues drop 1.3% in Q4
  • ECSA: Study highlights economic importance of EU shipping
  • Fuller ships and extra loaders being used to divert West Coast cargo
  • Service Announcements: Evergreen Line, Nautilus International and CaroTrans
  • Executive moves: Capes Shipping and Walker SCM

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2015
  • Dense fog continues to affect US Gulf ports' ops
    Dense Fog Advisory currently in effect at Houston, Galveston and Freeport.
  • Soyuz Bunkering quashes rumours
    'It's been no secret the group has undergone some changes which led to speculation about the group's future.'
  • Driving operational change with data-driven analytics
    A systematic approach can reduce costs and improve performance.
  • Scorpio Bulkers operating at a loss
    Time charter equivalent revenue outstripped by charterhire expenses.
  • Tit-for-tat LNG bunkering row latest
    Meech speech cited in government vs opposition spat over alternative marine fuel.
  • Proposed LNG unit to get green assessment
    Facility includes LNG bunkering.
  • New analyst joins Ocean Intelligence
    Fabian Nwabueze is fluent in English, Russian and Polish.
  • Report highlights economic importance of shipping
    'Europe controls the world's largest and most innovative fleet of ships,' says ECSA.
  • Singapore: Annual budget good for shipping
    A Moore Stephens report details measures aimed to boost shipping activity in the maritime hub.
  • Ending slow steaming would be 'costly and complex'
    'Slow steaming will remain a key element in managing our network and capacity,' says Maersk.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands Singapore team
    New employee has 'extensive experience' with blue chip clients.
  • ExxonMobil close to launching more 'ECA' fuels
    Products similar to HDME 50 being developed at European refineries.
  • BP: ECA cap set to push up bunker production costs
    News rules adding to refineries' cost base.
  • WFS increases quarterly cash dividend by 60%
    Sum will be payable to shareholders on April 10, it says.
  • India oversees its 'first' LNG bunkering operation
    LNG supplier upbeat on new segment entry.
  • Aegean upgrades bunkering fleet
    Ships to be equipped with dual ECDIS systems.

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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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