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July 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
JUNE 16, 2015
  • Maersk increases Asia-Europe freight rate US$1,000/TEU from August 1
  • MOL hikes Asia-east coast of South America rate US$750/TEU
  • Greek bailout terms remove barriers to full waterfront privatisation
  • Kuehne + Nagel first half 'profit for the period' up 4.2pc but EBIT off 25pc
  • Panama again trumps Suez as favoured all-water way to US east coast
  • 8,508-TEU Ever Lovely to join FE-WC S America service
  • Two US$24 million cranes good to go at Flinders Adelaide box terminal: GAC
  • US Army Corps has draft restrictions on Alabama's Upper Mobile River
  • Libya's Tobruk regime threatens to attack ISIS ships, but can do little else
  • World Bank lends India US$650 million to build freight corridor
  • DNV GL seeks feedback on its new draft rules set
  • White paper calls on 3PLs to reduce liability limits on LTL shipments
  • Cathay, Dragonair first half cargo rises 8pc, but only upticks 0.5pc in June
  • Lufthansa Cargo has retains top EU spot, but volume only rises 0.5pc
  • Chinese regulators slam small fry Okay Air for overworking pilots
  • Turkish Airlines makes emergency landing in Delhi after bomb threat
  • Vietnam Airlines holds talks with Boeing over buying 16 more jetliners

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • UK govt listening to its logistics sector!
  • Cheap paper imports hit industry
  • CII hails Kerala CM's decision to clear Vizhinjam ICTT project
  • DP World bullish about Vallarpadam ICTT's long-term prospects
  • JN Port achieves record handling in ICD operations
  • Throughput at Major Ports up marginally in Q1 2015-16
  • Govt mulls setting up two dry ports in J&K
  • Pearl Container Terminals commences operations at its ICD in Hosur
  • The growing importance of Private Freight Terminals in India - 2
  • India threatens to seek anti-dumping probe against solar power equipment imports from US
  • India's exports to China decline by 24 pc to $6.89 bn
  • Indo-Canadian CEPA by next March
  • Nadda seeks urgent steps to stop cheap imports of apple from China

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 16, 2015
  • All-in offer between Mexico and USA Intermodal / Strasse
  • Tanger Med lifts volumes
  • Iran opening up
  • Inadequately secured cargo causes freighter crash
  • Step up the ladder for communicator
  • Investments to trigger growth in Swiss market
  • The far north ever more alluring
  • Newcomer for new role at Polb
  • Emirates to return to Erbil - again
  • Hats off for Q2/2015 performance
  • New design to hit offshore
  • King till 2021
  • An SBS president for Celebi
  • US transport sector still going strong
  • India: new railway line for coal and fertilizer
  • ACI reports sluggish May worldwide
  • Teaching new tricks to old seadog

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Box shippers seek improved port metrics
    Better data on port terminal dwell times could be used by box lines to pressure terminals into making their gates more efficient, according to US importers. The suggestion was revealed in a US Federal Maritime Commission staff report on US container port congestion, released on 14 July. The report
  • Commission applauds SNCM aid repayment ruling
    The European Commission today welcomed a European Court of Justice judgement condemning France for not reclaiming illegal aid totalling EUR220 million (USD242 million) paid to bankrupt French Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM. The judgement, released last week, opens the way to further court action
  • DSME's banks consider debt restructuring
    The Korea Development Bank (KBD) and other creditor banks of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering are considering a debt workout plan for the financially troubled shipbuilder, the latter revealed on 15 July. In a Korea Exchange filing South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder said, "A concrete
  • Shanghai Salvage-led consortium tipped to win Sewol salvage job
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) and Public Procurement Service have named a consortium led by China's state-run Shanghai Salvage as the preferred bidder to hoist the capsized ferry Sewol. A consortium led by China Yantai Salvage and Titan Salvage are second and third in line
  • Swiber plans two-for-one share consolidation
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has proposed a two-for-one share consolidation to comply with a Singapore Exchange (SGX) listing requirement. Under the requirement introduced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and SGX, companies registered with the SGX Mainboard are
  • Three crew die, two in hospital after suspected toxic gas inhalation
    Three crew members of the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Hiram died after reportedly inhaling poisonous gas off Pengerang, Malaysia. Two other crew members of the 28,450 dwt vessel who were also thought to have been exposed to the gas were taken to hospital by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
  • Icon Offshore secures $14.5m supply vessel contract
    Malaysian offshore services provider Icon Offshore has secured a contract worth MYR55 million (USD14.5 million) to supply two anchor handling tug/supply vessels (AHTS) to an oil major. The contract was signed by its wholly owned subsidiary Icon Offshore Group. Under the contract, both vessels will
  • Incheon Port seeks top 50 ranking by 2025
    Incheon aims to boost its position in the rankings of the world's busiest posts by 2025. Currently, the South Korean port languishes below the World Shipping Council's top 50 container ports. Last year it handled 2.33 million teu, which it expects to grow by 11.4% in 2015. But that is still far
  • Changhang Phoenix H1 profits fall at least 35.6%
    Changhang Phoenix, a bulk carrier operating unit of Sinotrans&CSC, predicted on 14 July the decrease in profit of between 35.6% and 43.7% year on year (y/y) in the first six months of 2015 on lower one-off income. In the first six months of 2014, Changhang Phoenix's profit totalled CNY186.4 million
  • Taiwan's big three boost revenue in 1H15
    Taiwan's top carriers - Wan Hai, Yang Ming, and Evergreen - have recorded improved revenue for the first half of 2015 (1H15). Wan Hai posted TWD33.6 billion (USD1.1 billion) revenue for the January-June period, up 7.12% or TWD2.2 billion from a year earlier. However, the carrier's June revenue
  • SapuraKencana wins $273m Indian contract
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider SapuraKencana Petroleum (SapuraKencana) has clinched a development project worth USD273 million in India. The contract was signed with India-headquartered Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on 27 June for Mumbai High South Redevelopment Phase-III
  • Sainty Marine predicts a bigger loss for 1H15
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine predicted its losses would deepen to between CNY350 million (USD56 million) and CNY370 million for the first six months of 2015, an increase in the figure that was estimated in April. The increase in the forecast loss resulted from higher asset impairment on
  • Sembcorp Marine to build world's largest DP3 semi-submersible crane vessel
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has signed a construction contract worth USD1 billion with Heerema Offshore Services (HOS) to build the world's largest DP3 semi-submersible crane vessel (NSCV). The engineering and construction contract is a follow up to an earlier
  • Iran deal impact 'limited'
    The Iranian nuclear accord will not provide a major lift to crude tanker rates in the near or intermediate term, according to several industry analysts. The landmark agreement finalised on 14 July will be submitted to the UN Security Council for approval. Ninety days after approval, sanctions would

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • US air cargo cartel case rumbles on as plaintiffs are granted class action status
  • CKYHE follows Asia-Europe peak season capacity-cut trend, but 2M remains firm
  • Driver crisis: as government fails freight, a recruitment firm gears up with some help

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • MAIB: Master tried to cover up grounding
  • Vane takes delivery of newbuild asphalt barge
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $1 billion crane vessel order
  • Wärtsilä X92 to power 20,600 CMA CGM mega box ship
  • Signal files for Chapter 11 and settles with guest workers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • ATA report sees drop in truck driver turnover rate
  • IThe Greenbrier Companies taps Fargo as new member of board of directors
  • Crowley Maritime names Miller communications vice president
  • Federal Maritime Commission releases port congestion report
  • Diana Shipping Oks time charters for two Panamax dry bulk vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • OW Bunker test case goes to appeal as Sinopec intervenes
    Pappas interests given green light as Chinese oil giant asks to be heard
  • Aker Solutions sees lower second-quarter profits and order intake
    Oslo-listed energy services provider hit by offshore market downturn
  • Busan aims to oust Hong Kong as world's second-largest transhipment port
    South Korean port ramping up efforts to develop infrastructure in order to host fully-loaded 22,000 teu boxships
  • Euronav pounces on West Africa opportunity
    Crude tanker player secures money-spinning fixture with loading date as far out as late-August
  • China Shipping Development offers $80m loan guarantee to subsidiary
    Total loan guarantees now amount to $1.1bn, accounting for 31% of the company's total net assets
  • DSME said to be facing $1.7bn offshore woes
    South Korean shipbuilder starts debt restructuring talks as share price drops by 30%
  • Panama retakes lead in Asia-US east coast trade
    Weekly capacity rises 20% year on year to reach record level
  • New orders slump at Chinese yards
    More than 70% contraction threatens weaker yards
  • Newcastle coal carrier queues lengthen
    Asian coal demand and railway maintenance are some of the reasons listed for increased congestion at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales
  • Pioneer selects V.Ships India to manage its entire fleet
    Singapore-based geared bulker operator sees cost reduction opportunities in partnership
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $1bn order for world's biggest semisubmersible crane vessel
    Recently opened Tuas yard will build ship for Heerema Offshore Services that will be used to install and remove oil rigs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Intermodal pricing slipped in June as US truckload rates rose
    Contract truckload rates increased year-over-year and month-to-month in June, as truckload carriers benefited from shipper concerns about capacity, according to Cass Information Systems. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for June rose 0.5 percent from May, reversing a two month decline, and was up 3.6 percent year-over-year, the freight payment company said...
  • CSX says it's regaining intermodal business lost to trucks
    CSX Transportation is recovering after losing domestic intermodal business to the trucking sector in 2014, railroad executives said on an earnings call Wednesday. That's a far cry from what CSX said in January, when executives said there were no signs that the railroad would lose any business to its over-the-road rivals...
  • Charleston volume growth forecast to slow after 'memorable' yea
    The Port of Charleston's double-digit volume growth is expected to slow to about 5 percent during the coming year but will remain above the U.S. market average, said Jim Newsome, CEO at the South Carolina Ports Authority. Charleston posted increases of 12.3 percent in loaded 20-foot-equivalent units and 14.4 percent in...
  • Average LA-LB truck turn times hit hour and a half
    Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are accepting the fact that, at least for the moment, turn times are stuck at about 90 minutes, when a little over a year ago average turn times in the largest U.S. port complex were about one hour. The reason for this grudging acceptance of...
  • Grand Arabia Forwarding & Fortune International wins Shamsuna solar project
    Grand Arabia Forwarding and FORTUNE International Transport srl were recently awarded the customs clearance and local land trucking in addition to some seafreight, airfreight, and land freight services for one of the Solar projects in Jordan "Shamsuna PV Solar Project" in Aqaba. Shamsuna PV Solar Project is a 10 MW solar...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's container ship Cap Blanche suffers engine fire
    We regret to inform you that the Cap Blanche suffered a fire in the engine room on July 11, 2015 while the vessel was docked in Vancouver. Fortunately there were no injured personnel and the fire was extinguished quickly. The engine room was damaged and will require extensive repairs. We understand...
  • Morocco becomes Africa's search and rescue training hub
    Morocco has become a key area for maritime search and rescue (SAR) training and has been designated to host the regional centre covering the sea areas of the countries of Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau. Next week sees the latest meeting of the regional North and...
  • UPS expands global heavy freight service in Latin America, Europe
    For the second time this year, UPS is expanding its global express freight service, adding eight origin and five destination countries for time-sensitive, high-value heavyweight shipments. That brings the total number of origin and destination countries and territories served by UPS Worldwide Express Freight to 58 and 56, respectively, the transport...
  • Evergreen and BSY Associates hit 40-year mark working together
    HOLMDEL, NJ -- In the public relations agency business where long-term relationships are a rarity, Barbara Spector Yeninas and her company, BSY Associates Inc., are marking the ongoing 40-year partnership with Taiwan-based global ocean carrier Evergreen Marine Corporation and its U. S. -based agency, Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation (Jersey City,...
  • Ailing APMT Itajai loses SeaLand service
    Port of ItajaiThe APM Terminal at the Port of Itajai, already hobbled from the loss of an East Asia service that provided a good chunk of its volume and revenue, has been dealt another blow by a line owned by its parent company. SeaLand announced on Tuesday that it would shift...
  • Incheon port aims to boost productivity, volume via projects
    Port of IncheonThe Port of Incheon, South Korea hopes to catapult itself into the top 30 globally in terms of size and productivity by deepen its harbor to better handle mega-ships and through the opening of new terminals. Incheon Port Authority in 2014 opened Terminal B of the Incheon New Port...
  • Taiwanese carriers ride intra-Asia trade growth to higher revenue
    The three largest Taiwanese carriers, Wan Hai, Yang Ming and Evergreen Line saw their January to June revenues increase year-over-year, largely due to growing intra-Asia trade. Wan Hai, which specializes in the intra-Asia trade, posted the strongest gains, with revenue growing 7 percent from $1.03 billion to $1.1 billion. The company...
  • CSX sees tough haul ahead after record profit quarter
    CSX Transportation surprised Wall Street and industry analysts, posting all-time record high second quarter earnings, but they were clear: The railroad won't be as fortunate next quarter. Strong pricing, low fuel prices and property sales won't be enough to offset the headwinds of a diminishing demand for coal, a slumping carload...
  • Antwerp port plans on-dock LNG fuel station
    LNG fueling operations at the Port of AntwerpThe Port of Antwerp is seeking proposals for construction and operation of an on-dock liquefied natural gas fueling station to serve the small but growing market for LNG-powered vessels. Antwerp has provided truck-to-barge LNG fueling since 2012 wherein trucks delivered LNG from a terminal...
  • Dedicated trucking demand drives Marten Transport growth
    Strong shipper demand for dedicated trucking service is fueling growth and higher profit at temperature-controlled truckload carrier Marten Transport. The Mondovi, Wisconsin trucking company increased its profit in the second quarter, while adding trucks to bolster its growing dedicated trucking business. Marten, like other carriers, is riding a wave of shipper interest...
  • Long Beach port president confident diversions won't last
    Port of Long BeachThe ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will win back most of the market share they lost to East and Gulf Coast ports during labor disruptions this past year by moving cargo to eastern destinations faster and cheaper than other ports are able, Long Beach's chief...
  • CargoSmart launches new sailing schedule platform
    HONG KONG - CargoSmart Wednesday launched a new sailing schedule search platform aimed at helping shippers and logistics service providers manage their ocean routes while having added visibility. Known as "big schedules" the program will source ocean carriers' published sailing schedules and live vessel location data in order to provide...
  • Cosco Pacific first-half figures shrug off slowing China trade
    HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific's Ningbo container terminal handled almost 20 percent more containers in the first half compared to the same period last year, helping overall throughput at the port just south of rival Shanghai to grow by 9 percent.Of the 10.5 million 20-foot-equivalent units that moved through Ningbo...
  • Chinese farmers go Internet shopping - for tractors
    One of the thousands of tractors offered for sale on Alibaba's online Taobao Marketplace.HONG KONG - China's 700 million farmers can now buy their tractors online through an Alibaba Group's e-commerce platform following the recent launch of a shopping channel dedicated to farm products.In an interesting, if unexpected, online shopping...
  • FMC suggests industry advisory council on US port congestion
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is considering formation of an industry advisory council to discuss port congestion, and said a starting point might be demurrage and per-diem detention fees. The commission floated the idea in an 88-page summary of four FMC hearings last fall on port congestion, which the commission called...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • VLCCs reach 2015 high
    Eastbound VLCCs in the Middle East market have reached their highest spot market earnings level since December.
  • Hapag-Lloyd picks IPO banks
    Hapag-Lloyd has selected a trio of investment banks to help it launch a EUR 5bn ($5.5bn) initial public offering (IPO), according to media reports.
  • Hot summer for tankers
    Teekay has backed the tanker market fire to keep burning during this summer but it believes earnings are likely to slip back a little next year.
  • DSME heading for a fall
    Korean shipbuilder DSME has admitted it is facing more losses this year, with sources claiming the deficit could be as much as KRW 2 trillion ($1.75bn).
  • Zvezda opening next year
    The first phase of Russia's big new Far East shipyard will be completed in 2016.
  • Second quarter spur for stocks?
    Evercore has dialled up its tanker expectations suggesting a strong second quarter results season should finally install investor confidence in the recovering market.
  • Korean yards to share
    South Korea's three major shipbuilders are providing their specialised technological know-how to smaller rivals to help them build eco-ships.
  • Seanergy in growth mood
    Seanergy Maritime Holdings is looking to get active in the S&P market after recovering from a restructuring.
  • Signal settles labour lawsuit
    Bankrupt US yard group to pay $20m to 200 guest workers in alleged trafficking case.
  • NAT boosts dividend
    Nordic American Tankers has again jacked up its dividend in a hot suezmax market.
  • Crewman airlifted
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted a seafarer from a Greek bulker off Alaska after he suffered a suspected stroke.
  • Bonheur sees red
    Norway's Bonheur has posted a big loss for the second quarter of the year, although revenue was boosted.
  • Chinese land Sewol contract
    A Chinese-led group has won a deal to raise the sunken Korean ferry Sewol.
  • DSME heading for a fall
    Korean shipbuilder DSME has admitted it is facing more losses this year, with sources claiming the deficit could be as much as KRW 2 trillion ($1.75bn).
  • Black Sea bid
    Finland's Containerships is launching a new service linking Russia to Turkey.
  • Nakilat boosts earnings
    Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has logged a 10% rise in first half profit as it lowered costs.
  • Dof crewman killed
    A crewman has been crushed to death on a Dof anchor-handler in rough weather off Pilbara, Australia.
  • Boxship loses power
    A containership has made it safely into a port on the US east coast after suffering a reported power failure.
  • Maersk to scrap rig
    Maersk Drilling is to scrap its oldest rig in China in the face of the deteriorating situation in the offshore market.
  • SMM's $1bn beauty
    Heerema Offshore Services and Sembcorp Marine have finally put pen to paper on a $1bn offshore newbuilding deal.
  • Swiber to consolidate
    Swiber Holdings has proposed a share consolidation program in a bid to maintain compliance with local listing requirements.
  • Genco approved for NYSE return
    Genco Shipping & Trading won approval to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Commerce reports help U.S. exporters find markets
  • ITC: Chinese tire imports harm domestic producers
  • AA expands Atlanta cargo operation
  • CHM Maritime expands Mexico barge operation
  • Swissport steps up services at Austria's Graz Airport
  • FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Port of Long Beach and TIACA
  • House leaders propose 6-month extension for transport programs
  • UPS adds LCL rail option from China to Europe
  • Antwerp port seeks LNG barge bunkering facility
  • DHL launches new LTL cross-border transportation service
  • Lakes' cargo shipments down in first half of 2015
  • June container volumes down 1% in Oakland
  • CargoSmart releases new free sailing schedule database
  • K + N profits grow in first half 2015
  • Major water main breaks at Port New York/New Jersey
  • ATA: Driver turnover declines sharply in Q1 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 15, 2015
  • Appeal lodged in OW bunker bill case
    Shipping company backed by UK Defence Club.
  • Shipping missing out on efficiency gains
    $200 billion in potential savings, report finds.
  • Singapore shipping minister to address London event
    Other events focus on marine fuels including IBIA forum on September 9.
  • Efficiency tops Neste's agenda
    It's about a culture change in shipping, says operations manager.
  • HK: Low sulphur talks with PRD ports 'very positive'
    Move to promote use of low-sulphur fuels at nearby ports in progress.
  • Bomin subsidiary expands physical operations at Rostock
    Charters bunker tanker on the back of increased demand, says firm.
  • South Korea eyes growing LNG bunkering market
    Expects use of LNG as a marine fuel to increase in Europe and China.
  • South Korea on LNG bunkering, dual-fuel newbuilding drive
    Expects use of LNG as a marine fuel to quickly grow in Europe and China.
  • Singapore ferry operator buys bunker-saving quartet
    New vessel design claims 'substantial fuel savings' alongside increased speed and capacity.
  • Chimbusco: Domestic bunkering industry moving forward
    Oil committee outlines two objectives for the second half of 2015.
  • Petrotrin bunker staff layoffs under spotlight
    Trade union questions company's intent to sell bunker operations.
  • LR to class Dutch dual-fuel ferry
    Vessel will run on diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).
  • Analysts: Iran deal may take months to impact oil market
    'Likely' sanctions will not be lifted until 2016.

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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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