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August 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 cancels two Asia-Med sailings because of low October demand
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in the black with US$180.9 million profit after 2014 net loss
  • Kerry first half profit up 11pc to US$69.9 million as revenue rise 2pc
  • Hugh chemical explosion China rocks in eastern Shandong province
  • Shippers say scrap slow steaming, but owners fear excess capacity produced
  • 18-metre draft a game changer for German port of Wilhelmshaven
  • Tauranga port annual profit up 1pc to US$52.8 million, revenue flattens
  • Damco to provide logistics services to lift manufacturer KONE
  • Svitzer branches out from Europe, Australia to focus on AMEA
  • European ports to discuss infrastructure development at Rotterdam meet
  • Air China to start 4 weekly Beijing-Mumbai nonstop flights from October 25
  • Boeing sees China demand at 6,330 aircraft worth nearly US$1 trillion
  • Pakistan Customs signs deal to get online with IATA customs clearance EDI

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Ethiopian Shipping Line revives ex-im container traffic at Kandla Port
  • GMS supports DSA stance on beaching
  • NYK's Ship Information Management System recognised with special award
  • United Heavy Lift committed to serve the Indian trade: Lars Rolner
  • AKBTL-operated Tuna port receives 1st fertiliser cargo vessel
  • Major Ports handle 24 pc more thermal coal in April-July
  • Tacoma & Seattle ports launch Northwest Seaport Alliance
  • JM Kothari Multi Modal Logistics commences domestic container operations at DICT
  • Visakhapatnam can be developed as a major logistics centre: Sitharaman
  • GAIL (I) may revive LNG supply deal with Iran signed in 2005
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Greening up Britain with eco-vans
  • Mosolf Group mourning loss of company founder
  • In a clinch with Aussie dockers
  • Rolling between China and Europe
  • Unusual measures to enhance port accessibility
  • Canada Post: parcels up, revenues down
  • Airport upgrade in Northern Namibia
  • Dutch helmsman for German shipping company
  • New sailing augments Gothenburg's offer
  • Meticulous carrier maintaining standards
  • Logistics outsourcing service in place
  • Imperial closing business year on optimistic note
  • First carrier to operate both types of the B747-8
  • Nat-ops manager recruited in Japan
  • HL maintains profitable course in H1/2015 Shipping
  • New owner for short line rail operator

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Frontline 2012 posts higher Q2 profit
    Frontline 2012 has reported an improved second-quarter net profit, although its first-half performance sagged from the same period last year. Lifted by better earnings from its growing product tanker fleet, the company's second-quarter net profit totalled USD136.6 million, up from USD23.1 million
  • Tianjin cost set to eclipse Costa Concordia
    An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin could cost the insurance industry more than USD2 billion, its estimated bill from the Costa Concordia, according to ISA Surveys. For the Tianjin disaster, the marine cargo surveyor estimates that motor losses alone will top USD300
  • Tanjung Offshore returns to profit in Q2
    Tanjung Offshore posted a net profit of MYR1.7 million (USD400,000) for the second quarter of 2015, reversing a loss of MYR1.2 million in the same quarter last year. But the Malaysia-listed offshore services provider's earnings have slipped with the completion of various engineering equipment
  • Suez Canal tailbacks from grounded bulker ease
    Suez Canal traffic is now moving freely in both directions, after the grounding of a southbound bulk carrier on 25 August had caused delays and tailbacks. Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) told IHS Maritime that the 175,620 dwt Mineral Faith, which grounded at 14.30 at KM101, has yet to be refloated
  • Busan eyes 2.8 million cruise passengers by 2020
    South Korea's Busan port has set a goal of welcoming 2.8 million visitors annually by 2020. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Busan Port Authority announced this target on 26 August with the inauguration of a new passenger terminal. "The opening of the new international passenger terminal
  • Havyard reports 'low expectations' with Q2 loss
    Havyard has reported a second-quarter loss, despite cutting its working week and diversifying production amid a tough market for offshore services. The listed Norwegian shipbuilding group posted a second-quarter net loss of NOK14 million (USD1.7 million), reversing a profit of NOK15 million a year
  • Vietnam to approve dredging project at Cai Mep
    Vietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to dredge Cai Mep via the Thi Vai passage for 100,000 dwt vessels. The department expects the dredging project to cost about VND6.4 trillion (USD283 million) and is seeking approval from Vietnam's ministry of transport. In the meantime, the
  • HHI yard at a standstill over wage freeze
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) suspended production at its Ulsan shipyard on 26 August after workers downed tools over a proposed wage freeze. HHI's management told the union during negotiations on 27 July that the company cannot afford to increase remuneration amid the current market. "It would
  • Frontline seeks M&A opportunities
    Frontline is looking to grow further through "acquisition and consolidation", its board has revealed after the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator swung back into profit. Part of John Fredriksen's business empire, Frontline had announced on 2 July its agreement to merge with Frontline 2012 to form an
  • Oriental Energy clinches VLGC deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts
    Shenzhen-listed Oriental Energy, a Chinese liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader, has secured a vessel chartering deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts, which was approved by its shareholders. The deal over five very large gas carriers (VLGCs) was approved by its shareholders in the first half of 2015, a
  • Coastal Contract's net profit tumbles 27.8%
    Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Coastal Contract's net profit for the second quarter of 2015 declined 27.8% year on year (y/y) to MYR34.8 million (USD8.2 million), while its revenue dipped 32.3% y/y to MYR164 million. Similarly, its gross profit also declined 36% y/y to MYR31.4 million. The company
  • China to cut seven shipping-related expenses
    The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning 1 October. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on 24 August announced that the seven are: port fee, escort fee for special vessels and marine projects, temporary ship registration

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd: 'profits from a challenging Q2 prove our merger with CSAV was right'
  • United spots a gap in domestic market and launches ground handling services

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • And the survey shows: Many seafarers dread port calls
  • USCG to crack down on illegal passenger boats
  • Austal reports record profit
  • NTSB reports on sinking of 34 year old tugboat
  • World's longest cable ferry to go in operation this fall
  • Ulstein launches giant Chouest/Island OCV

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Keel for second Crowley LNG ship laid at VT Halter Marine shipyard
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week
  • Inchcape Shipping Services reports Suez Canal delays
  • Construction work expands to evenings at Port of Olympia marine terminal
  • OOCL marks christening of new 8,888 TEU box ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Leading scientist questions IMO focus on black carbon regulation
    Black carbon is a health issue, but not a top cause for global warming, says WCRP chief
  • SFI hikes dividend for third consecutive quarter
    Mixed fleet owner gets profit boost from sale of Horizon Lines paper
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering losses widen
    Losses on impairment of assets surged nearly 378% year on year to Yuan230.1m
  • Cruiseships sail in Arctic waters with no charts
    Expedition cruise operators using crowd-sourced sonar data to gain picture of shallow water depths
  • Major losses up in first half, Cefor finds
    But overall casualty trend remains positive, says Nordic insurance trade body
  • Frontline to answer questions on its merger and markets
    ANALYSIS: Growing trend on Wall Street in favour of larger-cap shipping companies with homogeneous fleets
  • Svitzer orders six ASDs from Turkey's Sanmar
    Move designed to fulfil contractual commitments, says tug giant
  • Allianz hires Rathaur for marine risk role
    Former master has 20 years of industry experience
  • Papaeconomou strengthens Lloyd's List global value
    Experienced industry insider joins Lloyd's List to watch US shipping developments
  • Nordic Shipholding books first-half return to profit
    Tanker operator upgrades forecasts and looks to expansion
  • Frontline sails through second quarter as rates hold steady
    Frontline and Frontline 2012, merged this quarter, are 'in position to start returning cash to shareholders'
  • Dalgaard to head up Gulftainer's ambitious growth plans
    Former DP World executive switches to rival UAE group to develop overseas portfolio
  • Cosco Pacific records 12% growth in first half profit
    Total container throughput increased by 4.2% year on year
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts $181m first-half profit as CSAV benefits kick in
    Update: IPO on hold as stock markets collapse but German line lifts savings forecast from synergies with Chilean line

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Record NY-NJ port volume bodes well for peak season
    The Port of New York-New Jersey posted double-digit container growth again in July, breaking the import record it set in May and illustrating how U.S. West Coast diversions are positioning the top U.S. East Coast port for a healthy peak season. The port saw overall traffic jump 14.1 percent on a...
  • Shippers reducing cargo footprint via mega-ships
    MSC Oscar, the largest container ship currently in service.It is common knowledge by now that shippers and carriers benefit from the lower transportation costs that large container ships offer, but a new report makes a strong argument that mega-ships are significantly reducing the carbon footprint of ocean shipping. This is important...
  • LTL trucker Holland expands, enhances terminal network
    Regional less-than-truckload carrier Holland is upgrading its terminal network, opening a new, built-from-the-ground-up 110-door facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan and working on systemwide improvements to improve freight flow as business levels rise "consistently." The new terminal, which replaces an older, smaller facility, will enhance Holland's service in southwestern Michigan but also...
  • NY-NJ port top loader operator accused of killing fellow worker while drunk
    New Jersey officials say the driver of a top loader was drunk when the heavy equipment struck and killed a dockworker at APM Terminals' facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey earlier this month. Victor Belo, 48, turned himself into the authorities Monday and faces a second-degree charge...
  • US intermodal volume growth hits fastest pace in months
    Last week U.S. intermodal volume growth hit its fastest pace in roughly two months. U.S. intermodal traffic for the week ending Aug. 22 rose 5 percent year-over-year, hitting 278,972 units, according to the Association of American Railroads, the largest U.S. rail lobby. It's the best growth American railroads have seen in...
  • G6 restores Sweden-Asia service as volume builds
    Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe...
  • Tianjin port explosions could be most expensive maritime disaster
    A building damaged by the Port of Tianjin explosion.An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin, the 10th-busiest global container gateway, could cost the insurance industry more than $2 billion, making it one of the most expensive maritime disasters ever, according to a London market underwriter. The catastrophe...
  • G6 restores Sweden-Asia service
    Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe...
  • Gulftainer taps former Maersk, DP World exec to lead global operations
    Gulftainer has appointed a former Maersk Line and DP World executive as CEO of GT International, its international operations division, as the container terminal operator expands its global footprint. Flemming DalgaardFlemming Dalgaard spent 22 years with Maersk Line in various positions before joining DP World as senior vice president/managing director for...
  • Vietnam moves closer to deepening channel serving Cai Mep
    Tan Cang - Cai Mep Container Terminal, VietnamVietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to deepen the Thi Vai passage, allowing Cai Mep container terminal to handle larger vessels. The department, which is seeking approval from Vietnam's Ministry of Transport, expects the dredging project to cost about $283 million and allow...
  • Delaware River ports seek to capitalize on growing volumes
    Come next April, only one container terminal along the Delaware River will be ready to handle the larger post-Panamax ships transiting the new Panama Canal locks. And, although the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia is preparing to welcome the mega-ships, it won't be able to handle...
  • Hueneme gets $1.5 million in aid to boost Latin, Central Americas traffic
    Reefer operations at Port of HuenemeThe Port of Hueneme has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in U.S. federal dollars to its infrastructure in the hopes of boosting imports and exports - specifically to and from Central and Latin America - through the Southern California port. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker...
  • China repeals shipping-related charges to galvanize trade
    The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning in October in an effort to jump start trade as the government grapples with an economic slowdown. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission Tuesday announced the seven areas would be: port fees, escort fees for special vessels and...
  • JNPT unable to shake congestion in lead up to strike
    Trucks lined up outside JNPT.Logistics providers out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust continue to report excessive truck delays and serious yard congestion at the terminals in India's biggest container gateway, largely the result of a freight buildup following the week-long shutdown of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India. In its latest trade advisory...
  • CEVA launches direct Singapore-New York LCL service
    HONG KONG - CEVA Logistics is developing its global consolidation operations and less-than-container-load services, and has announced the launching of a weekly LCL offering from Singapore to New York.It is CEVA's first guaranteed weekly service direct to the U.S. from Singapore as part of the company's plan to grow its...
  • Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt
    HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014...
  • Hutchison Australia unit explains midnight text message layoffs
    Maritime Union Australia workers gather outside a Hutchison Ports Australia port in protest at the firing of 97 workers earlier this month.HONG KONG - Hutchison Ports Australia has attempted to clarify its position in an increasingly bitter dispute with Maritime Union Australia and mounting outrage following reports that the 97...
  • Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt
    HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014...
  • US port push to extend gate hours comes with cost
    The Port of Oakland's announcement last week that it intends to open its terminal gates an extra day each week demonstrates two hard, cold facts about U.S. port operations in this era of big ships. The traditional menu of five weekday gates each week is no longer adequate to handle...
  • Customs slowdowns have limited impact on Brazilian shippers
    Port of SantosStrikes, partial strikes and slowdowns by Brazilian customs officers are continuing this week, but the effect on most shippers has been muted. The impact of the slowdowns, dubbed Operation Tartarugas, or Operation Turtles, has varied by port. Federal officers at some ports such as at Santos and Vitoria were...
  • US cross-border truck traffic rises, but not like in 2014
    The number of trucks that passed through the five largest U.S. border crossings rose 5.6 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2015, as the U.S. economy defrosted and expanded at a faster pace, according to U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data. The five largest U.S. ports of...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Stealth confirms tanker sale
    Greek owner Harry Vafias has confirmed the sale of a chemical tanker at a time when his group is busy taking delivery of newbuildings.
  • DSF profit slashed
    Danish Ship Finance (DSF) has seen its first half profit axed but it expects a small increase in lending for the remainder of the year.
  • Port cash for Vinalines
    State-owned Vinalines looks set to bank a substantial sum from selling shares in a port company.
  • SFI well ahead
    Ship Finance International (SFI) has declared an increased dividend for the second quarter as it outperformed analysts' consensus.
  • New engine needed
    Canada is sending back a new ro-pax to Damen's Romanian yard for a new engine.
  • Lines cut emissions
    Clean Cargo Working Group survey finds boxships emitting less CO2 in most global trade lanes.
  • Svitzer orders tug sextet
    AP Moller-Maersk's salvage division places contract for six vessels at Turkey's Sanmar.
  • Crewman crushed
    One seafarer has died and another three were injured after a research ship suffered a list in Italy.
  • Chemical formula working
    Chemical tanker owners are set for more good news as they enjoy the best market for six years.
  • Reaching for the sky
    Architects have drawn up a design for a sustainable skyscraper in India made out of shipping containers.
  • Havyard weak in Q2
    Downsizing shipbuilder sees red and says more orders necessary to fill its yard capacity.
  • Worker dies in blast
    A worker has been killed in an explosion at a shipyard in Bangladesh.
  • Odfjell Drilling in the red
    Impairment write-downs result in more than $220m loss for drillship owner in the second quarter.
  • Austal hits new high
    Australian shipbuilder Austal has logged its best ever annual result as it revealed increasing interest in new ferries from European owners.
  • Don't believe the brokers
    Nordic American Tankers (NAT) CEO Herbjorn Hansson has launched a robust defence of the recent suezmax market.
  • Reach "proud" in Q2
    Oslo-listed owner books increased profit and revenue in weak market with low rates.
  • CSAV merger lifts Hapag
    Hapag Lloyd has returned to profit in the first half of the year helped by its merger with Chilean liner operator CSAV.
  • Clipper takes ultras
    Denmark's Clipper Group has emerged as the buyer of two ultramax resales built and owned by cash-strapped Sainty Shipbuilding in China.
  • Frontline back in black
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has returned to profit in the second quarter as it slashed operating costs.
  • Nordic back in profit
    Denmark's Nordic Shipholding has posted an interim profit of $3.7m Wednesday, reversing a loss of $3.4m seen a year ago.
  • EURN gets Webber blessing
    Wells Fargo believes Euronav will be a major money spinner for investors as it becomes the latest bank to initiate coverage of the stock.
  • Bulker backlog slides
    Bulker newbuilding orders for the first seven months of 2015 have fallen by over 90% year-on-year, according to Clarksons Research.
  • Fleet growth boosts DLNG
    Dynagas LNG Partners has reported sizeable growth in its second quarter performance on the back of its larger fleet.
  • Ezra to offload FPSOs
    Further assets sales under discussion as Singapore firm looks to bring debt under control.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • IHS: SE Asia posed for steady growth through 2020
  • BWR: CMA CGM suspends transatlantic loop
  • U.S., Mexico inaugurate new rail bridge at Brownsville
  • Samskip acquires Van Dieren Sweden
  • Crowley Maritime to use Tideworks Technology's solutions
  • COSCO Pacific profits up 12% in first half
  • CEVA strengthens transpacific LCL offerings
  • CSAV merger propels Hapag-Lloyd to $175.6m profit in first half 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Vessel fitted with 'fuel-saving' tunnel system
    Shipyard tests reveal fuel-savings of roughly 10%.
  • Maersk Oil prepares to halt North Sea production
    Firm says move could impact an estimated 200 jobs.
  • Bunker prices stick to downward path
    As Brent crude hovers above $40 a barrel.
  • Hull coating carries fuel efficiency extra
    US-originated product to be available in Europe.
  • Singapore pursues sustainable aims
    Conference and report mark MPA's green commitment.
  • Singapore: Unlicensed bunker supplier charged
    'Zero tolerance' against bunkering malpractices, says MPA.
  • US Navy backs Australian biofuel project
    As possible alternative fuel source in Asia-Pacific.
  • Titan Petrochemicals restructuring plans face delay
    New investors did not complete subscription for company shares.
  • Researchers finding new ways to produce biofuels for ships
    Under a $4.5 million project funded by the US DoD.
  • Shipbuilder lays keel for Crowley's second LNG-powered ship
    VT Halter Marine, Inc. held ceremony on Monday to mark next step in construction.
  • SSL adjusts bunker surcharge rates
    Prices effective as of September 6.

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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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