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April 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • UASC's South America loop now calls at DP World's London Gateway
  • German train drivers stage 66-hour strike - to cost US$107 million daily
  • Taiwan March exports up 16.7pc to US, beating analysts' expectations
  • CN quarterly profit up 28pc to US$574.2 million as revenues rise 15pc
  • Canadian Pacific profit up 25.9pc to US$260 million as revenues rise 10p
  • Kansas City Southern profit up 8pc to US$101 million, but revenue down 1pc
  • Blessed with deep water, KPCT looks set to blossom on India's east coast
  • Viking box train adds Georgian Railways linking Baltic to Black Sea
  • Single-hull Nigerian cabotage tankers reprieved, grandfathered till 2021
  • TNT opens Sydney 'super hub' with 'Australia's first auto parcel sorter'
  • Frankfurt airport quarterly cargo volume falls 2pc to 511,355 tonnes
  • Qantas resumes five weekly Perth-Singapore weekly flights from June 26
  • E-freight workshop pushes for wider adoption in Thailand

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • JSW Jaigarh Port crosses another milestone by handling Capesize vessel
  • North Gate Facility launched at Chennai Port
  • RAS Infraport facilitates handling of steel & project cargo at Kandla Port
  • Ship operators warned as Yemeni ports hit by war
  • CONCOR introduces shuttle service between Chennai Port & ICD-TNPM
  • Transporters hit by unseasonal rains as rentals fall by 4 pc
  • India faces $110 bn shortage to deliver basic infra, says WEF report
  • China's March exports down 15 pc
  • World's growth potential may lag for years: IMF

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Major fleet makeover underway
  • Energy efficient MANs added to fleet
  • Aliança's cabotage fleet continues to grow
  • 3...2...1...Logismed under starter's orders
  • Braemar names ports and harbours director
  • Swiss holding drone trials
  • Rhein Cargo fared even better in 2014
  • Shipping schedule reliability improving, but...
  • Seko Logistics optimizes JLR's return shipments
  • Australia investing in ATMS
  • DNV GL launches Singapore service centre
  • BP exhibition opens with IAG Cargo support
  • OOIL: merger with NOL unlikely

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • Cargo owners warned to tackle box weight issues now
    Start now to plan weight certification and reporting procedures to ensure compliance with the IMO's new provisions for container weight verification, cargo owners were advised on 22 April. The deputy chairman of Hamburg Freight Forwarders' Association VHSp, Willem van der Schalk, who is also a
  • Svitzer sees salvage merger with Titan as best fit of strengths
    Svitzer, the towage and salvage company in AP Moller-Maersk (APM) group of Copenhagen, sees the merger of its salvage business with Titan, which is part of the US-based Crowley group, as the best fit of strengths of both parties. For the Danish company, it also means reaching an ambition to
  • Reederei NSB completes first Panamax widening project
    Panamax containerships are difficult to employ in today's competitive market. To ensure and extend the profitable operation of these ships, Reederei NSB developed a concept to widen a containership rather than lengthen it. Widening, the first of its kind worldwide, increases the teu capacity by
  • BP sums up its response to Deepwater disaster
    BP CEO Bob Dudley reflected on the company's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in a keynote speech at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, on 21 April. He confirmed that the company had spent USD44 billion in response to the 2010 disaster in the Gulf of Mexico that killed 11 crewman and
  • CSBC to deliver 16 ships in 2015
    China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC), Taiwan's largest shipbuilder, will deliver 16 newbuilds in 2015, the highest level since 2008, said CSBC president Chen Feng-lin on 17 April. Eleven newbuilds will be delivered by Kaohsiung yard and five by Keelung yard. Among these, three newbuilds by
  • Dolphin Group issues private placement shares
    Dolphin Group, the Oslo-listed geophysical services provider to the oil and gas industries, has completed a private placement of shares. Investors purchased 70 million new shares at a price of NOK2.05 (USD0.25) per share. "The consummation of the Private Placement is conditional upon the
  • Lysblink Seaways to be scrapped
    DFDS Seaways has confirmed that its 7,409 gt cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways, which grounded in northwest Scotland on 18 February, is to be recycled. After passing through the Sound of Mull en route from Belfast to Skogn with a load of paper, the ship failed to make a course change and hit rocks near
  • Ocean Yield raises cash for five-year bond issue
    Ocean Yield, the listed Norwegian company that invests in ships for long-term charter to third parties, has raised NOK1.0 billion (USD126 million) in an issue of five-year unsecured bonds. "Ocean Yield ASA has successfully completed a new unsecured bond issue of NOK 1,000 million with maturity date
  • Yingkou Port Liability plans takeover of piers
    Shanghai-listed Yingkou Port Liability plans to take over two products and chemical piers and rent other terminal assets at Yingkou port from its parent Yingkou Port Group. The two products and chemical piers are located in the Bayuquan port area of Yingkou port, with capacity for 20,000 dwt
  • New LME warehouse in Kaohsiung port open for tender
    A new public warehouse of London Metal Exchange (LME) in the Port of Kaohsiung's Free Trade Zone (FTZ), Taiwan, was put out to tender, and bids will be open in early May, stated Taiwan International Port (TIPC). The lease tender for the public warehouse in the new Nanxing FTZ of Kaohsiung Port was
  • Air strikes stop, but more Yemeni ports fall to al-Qaeda
    Saudi Arabia announced yesterday that it was suspending its air campaign in Yemen because it had "achieved its military goals", the government said. The 10-nation Saudi-led coalition began its 'Decisive Storm' aerial bombardment against Houthi rebels on 26 March, provoking a major humanitarian
  • Migrant boat crews arrested
    The captain of a migrant vessel that capsized late on Saturday night has been charged with mass homicide and causing a shipwreck for his part in the deaths of several hundred people who drowned in the Mediterranean. Tunisian national Mohammed Ali Malek was in charge of a 20m fishing trawler that
  • Singapore works to ease navigating straits
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has started developing a new-generation vessel traffic management system to enable smooth and efficient navigation in the Singapore Strait. This was announced by MPA chairman Lucien Wong at the International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells seven newbuilds
    Scorpio Bulkers continues to whittle down its enormous orderbook in the face of depressed rates, selling seven newbuild contracts for USD290 million. On 21 April the Emanuele Lauro-chaired company sold three Capesize newbuilds by Daewoo Mangalia in Romania for deliveries in 4Q15 to 2Q16, a
  • Compatriot company to acquire RSHI shipyard
    A Chinese company listed on a stock exchange in China has been identified as a potential purchaser to acquire relevant assets and liabilities of Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries, a key shipyard owned by China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group (RSHI). RSHI is further negotiating with the potential
  • Sewol salvage planned for September
    Work to hoist capsized ferry Sewol could begin in September, said South Korea's Ministry of Public Safety and Security on 22 April, after a meeting with relevant government agencies. The ministry was formed in November 2014 to take over the work of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Korea
  • AVIC to acquire Shanghai Catic Industrial for $33.3m
    Singapore-listed shipbuilding and trading company AVIC International Maritime Holdings has entered into sale and purchase agreement to acquire logistics company Shanghai Catic Industrial for SGD45 million (USD33.3 million). Currently, Shanghai Catic Industrial's equity is held by AVIC Investment at
  • Sembcorp Marine secures $41.4m contract
    Singaporean offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has secured the floating storage and offloading (FSO) conversion contract worth SGD56 million (USD41.4 million) from Teekay for the Gina Krog field in the North Sea. The contract was signed by Sembawang Shipyard, a wholly owned subsidiary of
  • Bulker scrappings hit record high in March
    The demolitions of dry bulk carriers hit a monthly record high in March, an analyst revealed. Speaking at Sea Asia on 21 April, Braemar ACM shipping analyst Peter Malpas revealed that over 5 million dwt of dry bulk tonnage was scrapped in March. "If I look at the total amount of scrapping in the

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • John Deere blames carrier alliances for 'unpleasant' supply chain headaches
  • Michael Schaecher set to leave CEVA after just one year as COO
  • Matternet meets Matterhorn as Swiss World Cargo readies for drone trial
  • West African shippers forced to gamble as port reliability fails to improve

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • Another day, another bulker grounding
  • Justice gives nod to Pasha acquisition of Horizon's Hawaii business
  • Marine Hydraulics gets $9.8 million for USS Cole SRA
  • Great Lakes Shipyard drydocks Miller Boat Line ferry
  • May Ship Repair starts construction of mini tanker
  • Eastern launches first of two MPSVs for HOS
  • Forebody launched for new Rand self-unloader
  • Shipbuilders stage annual fly-in on Washington
  • Damen Galati lays keels for two Atlantic Towing PSVs

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • Port of Portland project receives Environmental Protection Agency grant
  • Coast Guard aborts mission following strike from laser
  • FMC Earth Day honor goes to Crowley Maritime
  • ATA truck tonnage index up during month of March
  • Braemar taps Tim Lewis as Ports & Harbors director

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • KGs back within three years, says Hansa Treuhand
    But higher thresholds and tougher rules will elbow out smaller investors, according to Hermann Ebel
  • Arms race of ultra large containerships will not end, says OOIL
    Bigger ships have become a must for carriers to compete with their rivals
  • Ferry operators seek go-ahead to restart US-Cuba services
    United Caribbean Lines is among handful of companies to apply for a licence
  • Aronnax: A new ship type is born
    All hail the giant deepsea mining vessel, set to help reap rare and expensive metals from the seabed
  • German shipowners call for massive expansion of Mediterranean rescue efforts
    Berlin and EU urged to step up support for merchant shipping and Italian coastguard as migrant numbers swell to unprecedented numbers
  • Standardised box shipping contract launched
    Global Shippers' Forum and BIMCO launch their Servicecon agreement at the Global Liner Shipping Conference
  • Nanjing Tanker declares success of court-ordered restructuring
    Tanker arm of Sinotrans & CSC returns to black for first quarter while selling 19 VLCCs
  • ICS and green lobby groups battle over eco-ship claims
    War of words over impact of EEDI and how to improve shippings CO2 footprint heats up
  • Carriers continue to struggle with African schedule reliability
    SeaIntel study shows little improvement in schedule and container delivery in past three years
  • Rongsheng changes name, plays game over suitor's identity
    Takeover from Yangzijiang ruled out for now as CSSC unit comes under spotlight
  • Farstad's new man backs out of job
    Finn Amund Norbye accepts job, then turns it down after second thoughts
  • NSB in industry first with widening of panamax boxship trio
    Three ships chartered to MSC are being expanded from 4,860 teu to 6,300 teu in pioneering project
  • West Africa to Asia fixtures add spice to VLCCs
    West Africa and South America fixtures to Asia rise, changing face of very large crude carrier industry
  • BHP Billiton puts key Port Hedland project on hold
    Miner says there is no rush to boost capacity at Australia's largest iron ore terminal
  • Hapag-Lloyd boss endorses Daily Maersk concept
    Habben Jansen blames failure of innovative product on shipper inconsistency over what they are wiling to pay for
  • Bad weather still affecting New South Wales ports
    Kembla remains closed, while entrance to Newcastle is still restricted
  • Banks favour eco-ships
    HSH Nordbank and KFW-Ipex Bank say eco-ships are less risky loan investments and confirm two-tier market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • Ports welcome US advances in cybersecurity
    WASHINGTON - Progress is being made to protect the U.S. maritime industry from cyberattacks that could sabotage a container terminals cranes and allow organized crime to import illegal drugs undetected. U.S. government and the larger international response to the threat of cyberattacks have been found lacking by industry insiders and analysts. But that's...
  • Truckload rates rise 5 percent in March, intermodal prices slip
    A key measure of truckload pricing shot up 5.1 percent year-over-year in March and rose 2.3 percent from February, an indication freight demand and transport costs were rising at the end of the first quarter, despite widespread reports of slower U.S. economic growth. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index, a measure of...
  • Domestic intermodal growth helps drive CP to record profit
    Amid investors' furor over the decline in crude shipments hauled by Canadian Pacific Railway in the first quarter were signs that the railroad's domestic intermodal push is gaining traction and CP is emboldened to make a stronger play for ocean container business. A 4.8 percent increase in total intermodal traffic helped...
  • Southeastern Freight Lines Receives Lowe's Top Carrier Award for the 8th Straight Year
    LEXINGTON, S.C. (April 22, 2015) - Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been named Lowe's 2014 LTL Carrier of the Year. In addition, Southeastern also received Lowe's Platinum Service Award for 2014, which is the highest award designation possible for the home improvement...
  • Kraft Foods Recognizes C.H. Robinson for Exceptional Service and Capacity
    EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, (April 22, 2015) - At its annual carrier conference in February, Kraft Foods honored C.H. Robinson with their "2014 Partnership Award," noting the logistics company's ability to find capacity and offer innovative solutions to manage incremental freight.With extreme weather conditions and capacity issues complicating the logistics and...
  • Introducing the Key Staff at Aura Freight Time Shipping, UAE
    We are pleased to introduce Aura Freight Time Shipping LLC as a new Cargo Connections member representing the UAE. They are located in Dubai and are FIATA members. Their main services include: Freight Forwarding (Air & Sea); Shipping Agency; Customs Clearance & Brokerage. Please click here to download the Aura Freight...
  • 3PL Provider Sunset Transportation expands leadership team to support growth and enhance customer services
    ST. LOUIS, April 22, 2015 - Sunset Transportation, a St. Louis-based third party logistics provider, announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Craig Marton as president and COO. Sunset founder, Jim Williams, will become chairman and CEO. This new leadership appointment supports Sunset's double-digit growth over the...
  • Diversions, new services put Wilmington port on track for record year
    Wilmington port is on track for a record year in container volume, due in part to a slew of new services connecting North Carolina to Asian markets and some diversions from the U.S. West Coast. Port congestion on the East Coast - the kind seen in Virginia, for example, over the...
  • As economy slows, truckload carrier Werner gains speed
    Werner Enterprises didn't slow down for the "soft patch" the U.S. economy slipped into during the first quarter. The truckload carrier today said it increased revenue 1 percent year over year to $495.7 million in the quarter, and raised net profit 61 percent to $23.1 million. Despite slower growth in manufacturing...
  • US regulators lift obstacle to Horizon Lines breakup, sale
    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has removed the last major obstacle to the breakup and sale of Horizon Lines and a major restructuring of domestic ocean services between the West Coast and Hawaii and Alaska. The FTC cleared the acquisition of Horizon's Hawaii service, by Pasha Group, the market's No. 3...
  • Ocean cargo, logistics elevate Panalpina first-quarter earnings
    Panalpina's earnings jumped 10 percent in the first quarter as a market-beating increase in ocean container volumes more than offset sluggish growth in air freight. The Swiss global logistics and freight forwarding group booked a consolidated profit of 19.6 million francs ($20.27 million), compared with 17.6 million francs in the first...
  • Marad reminds US shipbuilders about cargo preference rules
    The U.S. Maritime Administration has reminded U.S. shipbuilders they must use U.S.-flag ships to carry at least half of the foreign-sourced components they use to build vessels with aid from federal loan guarantees. Marad's advisory comes as maritime industry supporters fight efforts to weaken cargo preference programs that require U.S.-flag vessels...
  • Service, equipment issues slow KCS intermodal growth
    Kansas City Southern Railway is scaling back its outlook for intermodal growth this year after service and equipment issues hampered the railroad's ability to boost first-quarter domestic and cross-border traffic. Equipment shortages, maintenance track work, a fierce winter storm that hit the Dallas area, and service issues rippling from the railroads...
  • Imports and Exports Made Easier with Global Trade Management Software
    A recent Supply Chain Insights survey found that GTM software yields a clear return on investment and high level of satisfaction. In fact, 67% of respondents reported a ROI of thirteen months. The resulting report, Imports and Exports Made Easier with Global Trade Management Software, takes a closer look at: How effectively respondents are...
  • German rail freight transport stalls as strike enters second day
    Rail freight transport has ground to a halt across Germany as a strike by locomotive engineers against Deutsche Bahn, the state-owned railway, enters its second day. The strike, by members of the militant GDL union, in pursuit of higher wages and a shorter working week, is the seventh stoppage in 10...
  • Robust US-bound exports help Japan swing to trade surplus
    Japan posted a monthly trade surplus for the first time in nearly three years in March, as exports grew on the back of a weaker yen, led by robust U.S.-bound shipments, while imports tumbled due largely to lower oil prices. Japan's exports to the rest of the world rose for the...
  • India, Bangladesh update sea trade pact
    India and Bangladesh agreed to extend an earlier protocol dealing with "inland water transit and trade" cooperation between the two countries, with provision for automatic renewal in line with a proposed amendment to the Bangladesh-India trade agreement, the Indian Ministry of Shipping said in a written statement. The declaration said the decision followed...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • Rand bulker grounds
    A Rand Logistics bulk carrier has run aground off the US state of Michigan.
  • MSC sticks with Miami
    MSC Cruises is planning to return to year-round cruising from Miami in November, the cruise line said today.
  • Orion capesize fixed
    A capesize owned by Orion Bulkers of Germany has found period work at above the present spot market level.
  • Juno comes unstuck
    A Polish Steamship (Polsteam) is sailing under its own power to Toronto two days after running aground in the St Lawrence Seaway.
  • TEN lines up offering
    Greece's Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is planning a share sale to raise cash for possible vessel purchases.
  • Mols-Linien optimistic
    After posting its first annual profit in seven years, Denmark's Mols-Linien has raised its forecast for 2015.
  • BW LPG downgraded
    Clarksons Platou Securities has downgraded shares in VLGC giant BW LPG following a strong run for the stock.
  • Vitol: no new lows
    Oil prices have already reached their low point this year, according to trading giant Vitol's chief Ian Taylor.
  • Tung cools merger talk
    OOCL chairman CC Tung has downplayed talk of a merger with Singapore's NOL.
  • Norbye rejects Farstad
    Finn Amund Norbye has declined Farstad Shipping's offer to take over as chief commercial officer, surprising the market for the second time in five months.
  • Spill bulker released
    A Greek bulker blamed for an oil spill off Canada has been released by the Canadian coast guard.
  • HIT's profit halved
    Indonesia's Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) has seen its annual profit for 2014 squeezed despite an increase in revenue.
  • Cosco Corp wins FPSO deal
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has won a $95m floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) conversion contract.
  • No pain, no gain
    Scorpio Bulkers may have to shoulder losses following the sale of a series of newbuildings but analysts tracking the company say any pain will be worthwhile.
  • More widening to come?
    Germany's Reederei NSB is offering to supervise widening work for other boxship owners as work progresses on its own vessels in China.
  • Precious focuses on ultras
    Thailand's Precious Shipping is planning to sell or scrap some of its oldest handymaxes to make room for its big newbuilding programme of ultramaxes.
  • Arms ship set for Cuba
    A Cosco ship that was found carrying undeclared ammunition has been ordered to sail from Colombia to Cuba for safety reasons.
  • GSL splashes excess cash
    New York-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) is spending spare cash on a bond buyback worth up to $20m.
  • Rongsheng sale closer
    The former China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group has edged nearer to selling its loss-making shipyard operations.
  • Ocean Yield's NOK 1bn bond
    Ocean Yield has raked in NOK 1bn ($127m) from its visit to the Norwegian bond market.
  • Vopak earnings soar
    Dutch tank terminals group Vopak has increased first quarter earnings as revenue rose.
  • Vympel wins survey ship
    Russia's Vympel Shipyard has won a state order to build a small hydrographic survey vessel for the country's defence ministry.
  • Capital banks $133m
    Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners (CPP) has raised $133m from its latest share sale.
  • Banks prefer eco-ships
    HSH Nordbank and KfW IPEX-Bank are said to be using energy-efficiency data in making ship investment and financing decisions.
  • Skuld recruits March
    Skuld has named Nicholas March as the new head of its Singapore office, the marine insurance company has confirmed.
  • Teekay selects SMM
    Teekay has selected Sembcorp Marine to convert one of its shuttle tankers into an FSO in a deal worth SGD 56m ($41.2m).
  • Thigpen joins Transocean
    Transocean has named Jeremy D Thigpen as its new chief executive. He takes up the post effective immediately.
  • GulfMark shares drop
    GulfMark saw its stock drop a further 15% in value Tuesday after the company painted a depressed outlook for the sector.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • TAPA report finds three high value cargo thefts a day in Europe
  • Hamburg Süd resumes Oakland calls
  • Profits up 10% at Panalpina
  • MarAd offers funds to help with conversion of ship to LNG
  • CP reports record Q1 financial results
  • ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index up 1.1% in March
  • Tech Bytes: Descartes and MatchBack Systems
  • Service Announcements: China Railway Import and Export Co. and Kerry Logistics, DB Schenker Rail UK, MacGregor, and Lincoln Equities Group
  • Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern, UTi and Cambridge Systematics
  • NYK president says company will continue logistics push

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 22, 2015
  • 'Further improvements needed' in natural gas technology
    Methane slip a 'serious problem', says North American natural gas industry hub.
  • Libyan port reopens
    As Hariga port workers resolve pay dispute.
  • BP: High standards key to healthy industry
    Singapore bunker operation sees growth ahead.
  • OW Bunker: Bank in move to start collecting outstanding debt
    However, it is unclear whether the agreement will actually lead to the recovery of cash owing from shipowners.
  • Trident Alliance: Start debate on enforcing global sulphur cap
    Industry needs to get the ball rolling on methods, says alliance head.
  • Case for scrubbers is 'not yet strong enough'
    But Lloyd's Register says 2018 could be a key date.
  • Global bunker consumption set to rise, says analyst
    'Over the last decade, demand has been restrained by high bunker costs.'
  • Banks line up behind 'eco' tonnage
    German ship finance players say eco-ships constitute less risk.
  • Caribbean oil terminal plan put on hold
    Government has given 'no commitment' on project, official says.
  • Container ship operator buys fuel-saving tool
    To 'optimise' fuel efficiency across fleet.
  • BP Singapore wins MPA bunker award
    Recognition was presented at the Singapore International Maritime Awards 2015.
  • New fuel-saving engine technology enters market
    Device claims up to 20% fuel savings on boxships.
  • Industry split on future of shipping
    Impact of low freight rates, oil prices and over-tonnage topics of discussion at conference.
  • Myanmar port plan to get green light
    Development deal expected to be signed in June.

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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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