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February 25, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Dock deal looks like union won right to fire labour arbitrators
  • Intra-Asia rates hit 4-year low as China demand falls in tonnage flood
  • Long Beach and Seattle-Tacoma post plunging January box volumes
  • Wary Euro shippers say CMA CGM-Hamburg Sud tie-up 'needs watching'
  • Hamburg Sud buys Chile's CCNI pending regulatory approval
  • Brazilian marine pilots want curb ship sizes calling at Santos
  • Seaspan quarterly profit down 145pc, but revenue up 10.1pc
  • Kalmar software supplies 4 automated guided vehicles for PSA Singapore
  • Bathroom fitting importers pay US$3 million for evading US Customs duties
  • Agility Fairs & Events division wins new contract with ExCeL London
  • Obama plan to end Cuba sanctions raises hopes, but most see long wait
  • Threatened oil supply storm calmed by developing nation growth: study
  • Japan Post buys Toll in bid to rival FedEx, UPS, DHL, Alibaba, Singpost
  • Package delivery by drones doomed under new FAA safety rules
  • Probe presents interim report on Ethiopian cargo plane January 10 crash

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Custom brokers benefited by BCHAA's Knowledge Series Seminar
  • Dangerous Goods in Reefers
  • MSC to start direct service between India & China
  • V. Arjoon Shipping organises trade get-together in Mumbai
  • INR recovers marginally against dollar
  • Mumbai to get quick infrastructure boost

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pyle named regional LTL carrier of the year
  • Omnimare snaps up Malaysian company
  • La Poste testing hydrogen-powered truck
  • Representative for Southeast Asia
  • Korean Air adds capacity to Italy
  • Rhenus completes CFND take over
  • Omnitrax acquires Peru Industrial Railroad
  • World Courier opens Melbourne facility
  • Seko opens eighth office in UK
  • Entering the Portuguese market
  • First war risks mutual for Singapore
  • Freightliner lands major Middle East contract
  • FCS handling for China Southern Cargo
  • Singapore extends maritime incentives

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • UNHCR: Continue sea rescues but safeguard crew
    The UN's refugee agency has told IHS Maritime that it supports continued sea rescues but that the safety of seafarers should be an equal priority for Europe. A spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the agency recognised the considerable "strain" that the
  • Engineer sentenced for pollution crimes
    A 47-year-old Philippine national who served as chief engineer on board a Japanese car carrier has been sentenced to eight months in a US prison for MARPOL violations. The prison term for Noly Torato Vidad, to be followed by a year of supervised release, was for obstructing justice and illegally
  • Seaspan's adjusted profit is up 20%
    Containership lessor Seaspan has reported improved operating results and an increased dividend, yet its shares remain under pressure. After market close on 23 February, the company posted net income of USD27.8 million for 4Q14 against USD68.2 million for 4Q13. Excluding special items, adjusted net
  • SEACOR's Lorentzen steps down
    Industry veteran Oivind Lorentzen III has resigned from his post as chief executive officer of NYSE-listed SEACOR Holdings. Lorentzen, who came aboard as CEO in 2010 and was honoured as the Connecticut Maritime Association Commodore in 2012, will continue as a non-executive director and vice
  • UK club says tough line sees owners walk away
    One of the biggest protection and indemnity clubs (P&I) in the International Group of P&I club has revealed that it took a disciplined stance in the run up the 2015/16 renewals. The UK P&I Club (UK Club) said it had drawn a line in its negotiations with those members with poor claims records to the
  • European shipowners looking to Asia for investment, survey finds
    The European shipping sector is increasingly hopeful that Asian capital providers will come to their rescue, as 80% of executives surveyed place greater importance on the region, HSH Nordbank told IHS Maritime today (24 February). "The Asian shipping industry compared to the European is in a better
  • Bangladesh ferry disaster death toll rises
    The death toll in Bangladesh's passenger ferry tragedy on the river Padma in Manikganj, near Dhaka, has risen to 72. Two more dead bodies were unofficially claimed, soon after official announcement of the recovery of 70 bodies on 23 February. At least five passengers remain missing, Bangladesh
  • Singapore to boost support for maritime sector
    Singapore will increase its support for maritime business sectors through a series of incentives to raise productivity, innovation, and internationalisation. The initiatives are part of the country's plan to "sharpen support" for business as announced by deputy prime minister and finance minister
  • Australia's Port Alma closed by cyclone
    The Australian coal port of Port Alma and Bundaberg on the Queensland central coast remain closed after sustaining cyclone damage over the weekend. "We are checking navigation aids at both these ports but flood waters are slowing our progress," a Department of Transport spokesperson told IHS
  • Plummeting Pilbara iron ore prices hit mining majors
    Iron ore junior Atlas Iron has posted a USD1 billion loss, while resources giant BHP Billiton profits have nearly halved as falling iron ore prices continue to pummel Pilbara. In its first-half report for financial year 2015 (FY 2015) released today, BHP Billiton reported that its profits are down
  • TechMarine to acquire Samjin Shipbuilding
    South Korean shipping and marine supplier TechMarine has confirmed with IHS Maritime that it will acquire Samjin Shipbuilding Industries (SSI), which is now under legal management. The country's maritime press reported that TechMarine, established in 1982, is now operating three 9,000 dwt cement
  • MISC receives LNG carriers, extends contracts
    Malaysia-listed international shipping line MISC is expected to receive five new liquid natural gas (LNG) carriers worth USD1.1 billion from South Korean shipbuilders Hyundai Heavy Industries. The five LNG carriers are transferred by MISC's parent company Petroliam Nasional (Petronas), and are
  • Beng Kuang Marine posts loss for FY 2014
    Singapore-listed ship engineering services provider Beng Kuang Marine posted a loss of SGD5.2 million (USD3.88 million) for the full financial year (FY) ended on 31 December 2014. The company has attributed the loss to the weak performance in the company's infrastructure and engineering (IE)

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Nichols Brothers completes EBDG designed ferry
  • Dynamic positioning incident prompts safety alert
  • Seacor announces executive appointments
  • More than 100 ME-GI engines now on order
  • Rolls-Royce books order for new Anchor Recovery Frame
  • Magic pipe case chief engineer gets prison sentence
  • HHI develops LNG carrier fuel gas management system
  • Navy bundles amphibious ship and oiler acquisitions

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Port of Seattle sets open house series to discuss Sea-Tac Airport master plan
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries develops LNG fueling system for vessels
  • JAXPORT board of directors Ok expanded Crowley Liner Services lease
  • NYK adding new car transport run for Mexico, North America, East Asia
  • Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Scott as Ports, Marine Northeast director

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • East Africa must act swiftly to grab LNG market share
    Potential exists for East Africa to become major global exporter, but it won't be straightforward
  • Standard sets up Singapore war risk class
    P&I war cover up to $550m available via Asian shipping hub
  • US cargoes are the future for LNG shipping
    Positives outweigh the negatives, say gas shipping experts
  • Asia ship finance rise 'unstoppable', says HSH's Nieswandt
    European lenders need to look east to stay in the game
  • US west coast congestion 'worse' than 2002 lockout
    It will take at least six weeks to clear backlogs of containers, ports warned
  • Crowley to expand at Jacksonville
    Jones Act shipping line will move to a different terminal and take extra space as it prepares for arrival of new container/ro-ro ships in 2017
  • UK Club makes net gain despite tonnage turnover
    Achieved premium increase well below announced general increase
  • Owners expect continued Asian ship finance push
    Europeans more upbeat on profit and revenue, HSH Nordbank survey finds
  • Aronnax: An equitable adjustment to encourage compliance
    The US has a tough but transparent approach to regulatory non-compliance. Why can't other coastal states copy this model?
  • Standard Club loses 3m gt in renewal round
    But Charles Taylor mutual insists performance was 'very strong'
  • Seaspan posts 56% drop in full-year earnings
    Underlying earnings show growth for the year and fourth quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Cass indices show truckload rates rising, intermodal prices dropping
    Truckload linehaul rates increased steadily while intermodal rail prices dropped in January, according to the latest indices from Cass Information Systems and Avondale Partners. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index rose 7.9 percent year-over-year, a sign the impact of higher contract truckload rate increases is beginning to be felt by shippers, Cass...
  • Matson expects 'modestly higher' profit this year as its service is praised
    Matson posted increases in profit for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014 and said it expects "modestly higher" operating results in 2015, aside from the company's pending acquisition of Horizon Line's Alaska service. The outlook comes as some forwarders are praising Matson for performing solidly during the still-ongoing...
  • US truck tonnage rises 1.2 percent in January, ATA says
    For-hire truck tonnage increased 1.2 percent from December last month and jumped 6.6 percent on easy comparisons with the storm-wracked month a year ago, pushing the American Trucking Associations For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index to an all-time high. "Truck tonnage continued to improve in January, marking the fourth straight gain totaling 3.5...
  • US trailer orders drop from peak, but stay strong, FTR says
    Orders for new trailers in the U.S. rolled in more slowly in January, returning to a more normal, seasonal pace after several months of breakneck growth. Trailer orders soared in the third and fourth quarters as stronger industrial output generated higher U.S. freight demand. The U.S. economy grew 4.6 percent in...
  • Home Depot says stores supplied despite West Coast delays
    Retailer Home Depot said its import shipments have been delayed by West Coast port delays but that it has been able to adjust its supply chain to keep stores supplied. Executives of Home Depot, the largest home-improvement retailer, commented during an analysts' call Tuesday following announcement of the company's fourth quarter...
  • Less container ship capacity forecast to be scrapped
    Less container ship capacity is expected to be scrapped this year, as the price of steel continues to drop and the pool of older vessels shrinks, analysts say. Last year, 378,000 TEUs were removed from the world fleet. This year, however, that number is expected to drop to around 300,000 TEUs,...
  • Study finds wide range in DC operating costs
    Annual costs to operate a hypothetical 500,000-square-foot distribution center with 150 employees could range from $11.3 million to $15 million among U.S. cities surveyed by a national site-selection company. The most expensive DC location on the list was Stoughton, Massachusetts, with estimated annual costs of $15 million for labor, electricity, amortized...
  • Greece's U-turn on privatization allows Piraeus port sale
    Greece's pledge on Tuesday not to halt ongoing and planned privatizations has paved the way for the sale of the state's stakes in the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki, Athens airport and rail freight companies. The green light for privatization, contained in a list of planned reforms to secure a four-month...
  • Shippers advised to press for drayage cost limits in contracts
    WASHINGTON - Shippers can better avoid getting hit with higher costs from unscrupulous ocean carriers by insuring contracts don't allow carriers to hike drayage and other costs just because port congestion pushes up delivery rates, possibly triggering demurrage charges, especially on door delivery shipments, a maritime attorney said. A handful of...
  • Maersk tipped for second share buy-back, disposals
    Maersk Group is tipped to announce its second share buy-back in six months on Wednesday when it unveils fourth-quarter 2014 results that are likely to be dominated by surging container shipping profits. Maersk also might unveil fresh disposals of non-core assets as it focuses on four key businesses - container shipping,...
  • CN, Unifor reach tentative agreement, avoiding lockout
    Canadian National Railway late Monday night withdrew its threat to lock out 4,800 union members after the railroad reached a tentative labor agreement with Unifor. A lockout could have hampered intermodal service as the second-largest Canadian railroad experiences a surge of volume from U.S. shippers diverting cargo through Canadian ports, namely...
  • Seaspan reports 56 percent drop in net profit
    HONG KONG - Seaspan's net profit for 2014 fell 56 percent year-over-year to $131.2 million, although the container ship owner reported that its "normalised net earnings" grew by 14.6 percent to $139.1 once the results were adjusted to account for items it did not consider representative of its operating performance.Normalized...
  • China satisfies robust Iranian demand for consumer goods, Seabury finds
    HONG KONG - Trade between China and Iran has been growing at almost 40 percent a year since 2012, driven by rapidly rising consumer demand, according to a Seabury Group study.Iranian imports have been "artificially low" because of economic sanctions, and Michel Looten, Seabury director of maritime, said imports lost...
  • Shippers assess Asia-US strategy as dust settles on West Coast labor dispute
    HONG KONG - Los Angeles-Long Beach will always be a vital U.S. gateway, but the nine-month labor dispute that helped bring West Coast ports to the brink of being shutdown is making shippers and industry analysts take a hard look at the trans-Pacific supply chain.Following the agreement reached on Feb....
  • Trade unlikely to be seriously affected by DHS shutdown despite warnings
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspectors check container at Port of Baltimore.A looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security could put U.S. international trade, not just national security, at risk, President Obama warned Monday, though in reality trade at ports of entry will not be delayed even in the...
  • ILWU, PMA and mayors of LA, Long Beach seek to rebuild trust
    After months of bitter negotiations, and with a tentative waterfront contract that is barely three days old, Southern California political, labor and management leaders on Monday said they will focus now on returning the largest U.S. port complex to normal operations. "Trade is growing. Let's get back to doing what we...
  • Cross-border trade bill takes aim at US-Mexico congestion
    WASHINGTON - A newly introduced U.S. House bill would allow shippers to pay for additional Customs staffing and extended gate times at the entire U.S.-Mexico border, and not just at ports of entry in Texas as they can now. The new legislation - introduced by Texas lawmakers Republican Sen. John...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Wang sees 'no hesitation'
    Seaspan chief executive Gerry Wang says he sees "no hesitation" by liner operators to add large and fuel efficient modern ships to their fleets.
  • Will Philly roll the dice?
    Forecasters who track the Jones Act tanker and containership markets are anxiously awaiting the release of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard's fourth-quarter earnings report.
  • Agents of change
    A growing number of Jones Act product tankers have been pursuing crude cargoes in recent years but this may change when fresh tonnage enters the market, a leading brokerage told clients today.
  • BP exports condensates
    The crude market is rife with speculation that BP has started to export condensates from the US to Europe.
  • Farstad stacks four
    A leading Norwegian offshore contractor has been forced to lay-up more tonnage in response to turbulence in its core markets.
  • Chandris tanker cited
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accused a suezmax controlled by Chandris, a Greek bulker and tanker operator, of discharging oily waste at sea.
  • UDSC CEO suspended
    Ukraine's ministry of infrastructure has suspended the CEO of cargoship owner Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDSC).
  • NewLead seals COA
    Diversified Greek operator NewLead Holdings has lined up a contract-of-affreightment for one of its bitumen carriers.
  • Chelsea signs new deal
    Chelsea Shipping of the Philippines has signed a five-year contract to supply jet fuel to Cebu Pacific.
  • Finnlines slows in fourth
    Finnish ro-ro operator Finnlines has seen its profit momentum come to a halt in the fourth quarter, but its full-year result is well ahead of 2013.
  • MISC deal backed
    Malaysian owner MISC's deal to acquire five LNG carrier newbuilding contracts from its parent has been positively received by Hong Leong Bank.
  • Middle East routes safe
    Key shipping routes in the Middle East are not currently at risk from Isis (Islamic State) or instability in Yemen, according to a US naval commander.
  • Drugs seized on tanker
    The Colombian navy has arrested two suspected drugs traffickers who concealed cocaine on a Prisco Singapore tanker.
  • MBC falls to loss
    Robert Kuok-controlled Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has posted a loss for the fourth quarter as costs rose.
  • Hachiuma engineer jailed
    A Hachiuma Steamship chief engineer has been jailed for eight months in the US for discharging oily waste from a car carrier.
  • Lorentzen steps down
    Oivind Lorentzen is resigning as Seacor Holdings CEO to become non-executive vice chairman.
  • Kanal Istanbul cut back?
    Turkey's Kanal Istanbul project is still on the political agenda, but it may end up being shorter than originally planned.
  • Asian finance attracts
    Ship finance is becoming a hugely important reason for entering Asian markets rather than proximity to growing freight markets according to a new survey and report by HSH Nordbank.
  • Cuba ferries coming?
    A former air force pilot is planning to re-start a ferry run to Cuba.
  • Bulkers for Baosource
    China's Huahai Heavy Industry has won an order for two mini-bulkers from a domestic operator.
  • Start-up plots crossing
    A ferry start-up is eyeing a Channel route vacated by Condor Ferries.
  • CNCo moves into cement
    China Navigation Company (CNCo) has ordered its first ever self-discharging cement carrier on the back of a long-term charter.
  • Budget boost for shipping
    Singapore is set to improve tax incentives for shipowners in a bid to maintain the country's position as a major maritime centre.
  • Seaspan ends on a low
    Seaspan has booked a near 60% decline in net earnings for the last quarter of 2014, figures released late Monday show.
  • PACD drops dividend
    Pacific Drilling has dropped plans to initiate a dividend due to the turmoil in the offshore drilling industry.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Port Disruption Damage Ticker
  • L.A., Long Beach backlog may take 3 months to clear
  • Economist says West Coast port disruption dinged 4Q GDP
  • Congressional showdown on immigration threatens DHS funding
  • Portland terminal says ILWU not supplying labor
  • FMC reviews 37 OTI license applications
  • Service Announcements: NYK, Old Dominion, and Finnair and IAG Cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Stripping sulphur has only 'minor effect' on distillate fuel's energy content
    Change has improved air quality by reducing sulphur emission, says EIA.
  • Tanker hijacked in Indonesia found in Philippines
    Vessel was discovered grounded near Mati City.
  • HHI develops LNG carrier-fuel management system
    Unit can help LNG carriers save up to 50% on fuel costs, says firm.
  • Petronet pins hopes on LNG-fuelled ships
    But firm's bunkering terminal faces challenge.
  • USCG accuses Suezmax of dumping oily waste at sea
    'Inconsistencies' found between ship's sounding logs and oil record book entries.
  • Core earnings down slightly for Hungarian energy producer
    Low crude prices help buoy downstream business.
  • New vessel will help CMA CGM 'reduce its carbon footprint'
    'The CMA CGM Rhone is equipped with the latest environmental technologies.'
  • Canada grants tax incentives to LNG sector
    Enable firms to recover startup capital costs more quickly.
  • New hybrid order for CMAL
    Same propulsion system used by other ferry.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints Sales Manager in Singapore office
    KPI Bridge Oil Singapore is 'looking for qualified staff with bunker trading experience'.
  • Ship's officer jailed in oil discharge case
    US court jails chief engineer of car carrier.
  • Bunker forum will 'showcase Gibraltar', says Port Captain
    Petromedia speakers to address the IBIA event.
  • Fuel oil winning back market share from LNG
    South Korean power stations burning fuel oil in place of liquefied natural gas.
  • Ship agency marks LNG as marine fuel down for bright future
    UK based company envisages global role.
  • Glander International Bunkering expands Geneva office
    'Benedict will bring great energy and knowledge to our company', says CEO.
  • New UK bunker facility comes on stream
    Facility anticipated to serve as a 'major fuelling point'.
  • Update: Salvors prepare to debunker grounded vessel
    Crew making final preparations for the operation, says MCA spokesman.
  • P&I Club: Bunker tanks pose heat damage risk to cargoes
    Vessel type most at risk is bulk carrier, says The Swedish Club.
  • Singapore: Weaker wholesale bunkering figures
    Sector posts double-digit fall over the year.

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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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