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February 10, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Sayonara, Kuroya-san
    AFTER over half a decade in Singapore, former K Line Pte Ltd (KLPL) managing director and executive chairman Kenichi Kuroya is stepping down from the local posting to head back to company headquarters in Japan.
  • Stronger action urged to stop piracy
    THE continuing piracy menace in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean was discussed at a joint workshop organised by the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on Monday - and there was a strong call from the shipping community for stronger action.
  • Maersk sees slow recovery
    Container shipping markets have been more active than expected in early 2010, but that is apparently linked to restocking and activity is likely to taper off, the head of AP Moller-Maersk said.
Strait Talk
  • Protecting the hapless seafarer
    THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) has designated 2010 the Year of the Seafarer. The aim is to raise the profile of the seafarer in the eyes of the general public. The head of the IMO secretariat, secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos, is personally highly committed to the project and to seeing it makes a difference.
Motoring
  • Vietnam to pick Japanese contractor for bullet train
    Vietnam, planning to build Southeast Asia's first bullet train, will select a Japanese group as lead contractor for the US$56 billion project as it boosts infrastructure spending to support economic growth.
  • US, Mexico closer to resolving trucking row
    The US Congress could be moving closer to allowing Mexican trucks to haul cargo through the United States, helping to end a trade dispute hurting some exporters, the US Trade Representative said on Monday.
  • Washington, New York brace for more snow storms
    A US$20 cab ride to the airport skyrocketed to the 'snow rate' of US$100 in the US capital, and those travellers who could get to the airport or train station still had to haggle or wait in long lines to escape the snowbound region.
  • Bernhard's new role boosts Daimler shares
  • Mexico to build Fiat 500 to boost Chrysler

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Sayonara, Kuroya-san
    AFTER over half a decade in Singapore, former K Line Pte Ltd (KLPL) managing director and executive chairman Kenichi Kuroya is stepping down from the local posting to head back to company headquarters in Japan.
  • Stronger action urged to stop piracy
    THE continuing piracy menace in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean was discussed at a joint workshop organised by the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on Monday - and there was a strong call from the shipping community for stronger action.
  • Maersk sees slow recovery
    Container shipping markets have been more active than expected in early 2010, but that is apparently linked to restocking and activity is likely to taper off, the head of AP Moller-Maersk said.
Strait Talk
  • Protecting the hapless seafarer
    THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) has designated 2010 the Year of the Seafarer. The aim is to raise the profile of the seafarer in the eyes of the general public. The head of the IMO secretariat, secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos, is personally highly committed to the project and to seeing it makes a difference.
Motoring
  • Vietnam to pick Japanese contractor for bullet train
    Vietnam, planning to build Southeast Asia's first bullet train, will select a Japanese group as lead contractor for the US$56 billion project as it boosts infrastructure spending to support economic growth.
  • US, Mexico closer to resolving trucking row
    The US Congress could be moving closer to allowing Mexican trucks to haul cargo through the United States, helping to end a trade dispute hurting some exporters, the US Trade Representative said on Monday.
  • Washington, New York brace for more snow storms
    A US$20 cab ride to the airport skyrocketed to the 'snow rate' of US$100 in the US capital, and those travellers who could get to the airport or train station still had to haggle or wait in long lines to escape the snowbound region.
  • Bernhard's new role boosts Daimler shares
  • Mexico to build Fiat 500 to boost Chrysler

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Sayonara, Kuroya-san
    AFTER over half a decade in Singapore, former K Line Pte Ltd (KLPL) managing director and executive chairman Kenichi Kuroya is stepping down from the local posting to head back to company headquarters in Japan.
  • Stronger action urged to stop piracy
    THE continuing piracy menace in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean was discussed at a joint workshop organised by the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on Monday - and there was a strong call from the shipping community for stronger action.
  • Maersk sees slow recovery
    Container shipping markets have been more active than expected in early 2010, but that is apparently linked to restocking and activity is likely to taper off, the head of AP Moller-Maersk said.
Strait Talk
  • Protecting the hapless seafarer
    THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) has designated 2010 the Year of the Seafarer. The aim is to raise the profile of the seafarer in the eyes of the general public. The head of the IMO secretariat, secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos, is personally highly committed to the project and to seeing it makes a difference.
Motoring
  • Vietnam to pick Japanese contractor for bullet train
    Vietnam, planning to build Southeast Asia's first bullet train, will select a Japanese group as lead contractor for the US$56 billion project as it boosts infrastructure spending to support economic growth.
  • US, Mexico closer to resolving trucking row
    The US Congress could be moving closer to allowing Mexican trucks to haul cargo through the United States, helping to end a trade dispute hurting some exporters, the US Trade Representative said on Monday.
  • Washington, New York brace for more snow storms
    A US$20 cab ride to the airport skyrocketed to the 'snow rate' of US$100 in the US capital, and those travellers who could get to the airport or train station still had to haggle or wait in long lines to escape the snowbound region.
  • Bernhard's new role boosts Daimler shares
  • Mexico to build Fiat 500 to boost Chrysler

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim raises westbound Asia to Europe rates US$350/TEU
  • OOCL and Evergreen hike transatlantic rates
  • High rates prompt Wan Hai, PIL to return to Asia-Europe trade
  • NYK suffers US$289 million loss - 85.9pc decline
  • Port tracker: US box traffic expected to rise 25pc in first half
  • CenterPoint opens America's biggest inland port south of Chicago
  • Guangxi to develop three 100-million tonne ports in three years
  • Le Havre off 10pc to 2.2 million TEU, but beats other north European ports
  • BA World Cargo revenue falls 25pc from April-December
  • Martinair stops in Moscow on Amsterdam-Hong Kong route
  • New EU air cargo 'rules leave security loopholes open'
  • Boeing's 747-8 freighter takes to the skies for the first time

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC to implement rate restoration on Westbound trade lanes
  • Mercator to acquire MR product tanker
  • Sharma sees trade with Gulf nations booming
  • Optimism on cotton, textile export front
  • KoPT serves notice on ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals
  • 20 km roads a day by June, vows Nath
  • Mamata woos India Inc with infra projects
  • Overseas borrowings fall to $1.56 billion in Dec. '09
  • With economy looking brighter than ever, stimulus may be budgeted for exit
  • Time for action to accelerate momentum of economy-India Inc
  • SEZs sweep global gloom aside to post scorching 127 pc export growth in April-Dec. 2009
  • India Inc scouting for overseas acquisitions
  • Sharma feels export sops may be phased out in select sectors
  • Price purchase preference policy in MSME sector's pre-Budget wish-list
  • Indo-US Economic Summit by IACC
  • MEDC holding biz meet
  • IMC engagement

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
  • Hupac reports steepest volume decrease in company history
    The Swiss intermodal operator Hupac registered a double-digit drop in traffic last year - the first time in its 40-year history. Road haulage shipments sank by 13.5% to 607,284 uni...
  • Euro-Leasing launches MAN Retail as second brand
    The German company Euro-Leasing has announced that it is to develop MAN Rental, its second brand. The latter is active in the truck rental and fleet management sector. The MAN...
  • Nigerian railway takes delivery of GE Transportation locomotives
    The Nigerian transport ministry and GE Transportation have announced that the Nigerian Railway Corporation has taken delivery of the first five C25 diesel locomotives, introducing ...
  • CIT calls for unified railway laws
    The International Rail Transport Committee (CIT), together with 100 participants in the "Berner Tage" event, has appealed to lawmakers in Europe and Asia for unified rail...
  • Germany: Chair for sustainable logistics
    The German logistics service provider Dachser has endowed the European Business School (EBS) in Wiesbaden with a chair for sustainable logistics. The holder is Profess...
  • Swan Logistics and Hercules form JV
    California (USA)-based Swan Logistics has signed a joint venture agreement with Hong Kong-based Hercules Logistics and Forwarding to expand its Asian distribution base. The new ent...
  • American Airlines Cargo increases fuel surcharge from Korea
    The US carrier American Airlines Cargo is increasing its fuel surcharge from Korea on 16 February. AA's new fuel surcharges are based on the air waybill execution date, and not on ...
  • Air France-KLM reports more airfreight in January
    The Franco-Dutch aviation group Air France-KLM reported that its volume of cargo rose in the first month of the current year. The carrier transported 865 million RTK in Januar...
  • AEA says 16.5% less freight in months 11 and 12
    The Association of European Airlines (AEA) recently published transport figures for the last two months of 2009. AEA's 36 members posted a drop of 6.8% in freight volumes in Novemb...
  • Air China adding flights from Beijing to Vancouver
    Air China, China's national airline and official flag carrier, has announced it will add three more flights a week in addition to its daily non-stop flights from Vancouver (Canada)...
  • Swiss Rhine ports lost throughput last year
    Total throughput in the Swiss inland ports on the River Rhine declined by 10.7% to 6.44 million t last year. Whilst container handling dropped by 12.6%, oil imports grew by 17% - t...
  • Quehenberger an independent operator again
    Having taken over the Augustin Network group, Christian F'rstaller, Rodolphe Schoettel and Rudi Quehenberger are now also taking over the core business of the Salzburg-based former...
  • Jaguar Land Rover renews Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics contract
    The Scandinavian logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has renewed a contract with Jaguar Land Rover to ship its vehicles from the UK to North America and Oceania...
  • Rossiya Airlines included in register of customs carriers
    Russia's largest state-owned air company Rossiya Airlines, based in St Petersburg, has regained its status as a customs carrier. The receipt of the certificate enables the air...
  • Emons Group selected by EU Marco Polo programme to help reduce traffic
    The Emons Group has been recognised by admission to the European Commission's Marco Polo programme for traffic avoidance. The Marco Polo stimulation has been granted to the Emons G...
  • Green Cargo reports big loss in 2009
    The recession hit Green Cargo very hard in 2009. Rail transport volumes fell by 24%, which contributed to the company's EUR 21.5 million loss after financial items. Several group a...
  • New 500 km coal railway in Queensland
    Resourcehouse, an Australian mining corporation, has announced the construction of a 495 km railway line to the hinterland from the Queensland coast. The track has been designed to...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Jones Act offshore services segment has major economic impact
  • American Commercial Lines beats analysts' expectations
  • Maryland study finds huge potential for offshore wind

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • MCA staff unhappy with pay and senior managers
    Survey reveals line managers more popular than top brass
  • Salary slowing search for new boss
  • Restructure deal eases pressure on Ocean Tankers
    Company wins breathing space from bankers after securing covenant waivers
  • Almi agrees VLCC order at Daewoo
    Greek owner follows last year's 10-suezmax series with larger pair
  • Less tankers to be used for floating storage in 2010
    Only 119 vessels deployed in January, down from November's record of 149
  • Bulker deliveries boost Knightsbridge income
    Capesize pair offsets falling earnings from tanker operations

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Pirates release Al Khaliq
    PIRATES have released hijacked bulk carrier Al Khaliq after a ransom was paid, EU NAVFOR said today
  • China copper dive expected
    SHIPMENTS of refined copper to China are expected to drop by 53% to about 1.5M tonnes this year, according to the country's largest metals trader
  • Carriers locked out of Haiti
    MIAMI River carriers trying to transport supplies to Haiti are discovering they can't compete with larger carriers, a relief group told Fairplay today
  • Dubai sets up business watchdog
    DUBAI'S ruler is creating a new trade and business watchdog to regulate the emirate's volatile businesses, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Hard times seen for LNG
    A GAS SECTOR consultant is warning that LNG projects might win shareholder approval at a slower pace because of a supply surplus, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • P&O Ferrymasters joins net
    LOGISTICS World Alliance has a new member: P&O Ferrymasters, the door-to-door logistics subsidiary of P&O Ferries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Vitran Narrows Loss to $4 Million in 2009
  • Senate Set to Extend SAFETEA-LU
  • New York/NJ Terminal Weather Closings to be Determined
  • Charleston Hears Plans to Redevelop Union Pier
  • OOCL Hikes Trans-Pacific Rates
  • Norfolk Southern Ends Force Majeure
  • Bar Association Endorses Rotterdam Rules
  • Schneider to Hire 2,100 Regional Drivers
  • Transnet to Raise $2 Billion through Bonds
  • Crowley Promotes Two in Caribbean Division
  • More Logistics Hubs Key to Disaster Response
  • Evergreen Hikes Westbound Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Lufthansa Cargo Volume Surges 18.6 Percent
  • JAL Picks American Airlines Over Delta
  • European Intermodal Operator Sees Improvement
  • Trailer Bridge Swings to Q4 Profit
  • Oceania VSA Service to Add Vessel
  • FMC Meeting Postponed
  • Damaged Lock Stalls Ohio River Traffic
  • COAC Meeting Slated For Feb. 25

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Maruba Simmons finally departs Rio
  • CSAV Norasia starts upper Middle East Gulf service
  • Felixstowe workforce reject pay offer
  • Dow below 10,000 on EuroZone fears
  • Delta to start new service between St Petersburg and Tilbury

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Trico sells AHTS
    Joe Compofelice-led offshore owner offloads laid-up anchor handler, brokers say.
  • Guns ready
    Analyst says John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers may look to use $120m shelf registration for vessel acquisitions.
  • Getting personal
    Sovcomflot corruption trial told that Yuri Nikitin would fail the AP Moller chartering test.
  • Camden fixed
    After attempt to sell the ship, Knightsbridge Tankers takes VLCC out of the spot market for 30-month bareboat charter.
  • Al Khaliq free
    Confirmation of ransom payment to Somali pirates who release Indian bulker and 26 crew.
  • Olsen double
    Norwegian owner splashes $320m on wind turbine installation vessels.
  • Options clash
    Differences in the approach of Sovcomflot and AP Moller to chartering options highlighted at Russian corruption trial.
  • Ransom 'paid'
    Somali pirates ready release of Panama-flagged ship and crew after claiming $3.1m ransom.
  • Out for a month
    Irish Ferries halts bookings on Oscar Wilde, which suffered a fire featured in this week's "Casualty file", for more than a month.
  • ACL profit surprise
    American Commercial Lines shares jump by more than 24% after tug and barge owner's quarterly results shatter analyst expectations.
  • VLCCs lose out
    Full-year profit dashed at John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers as VLCC rates tumble.
  • Eight down
    Italian owner pens $70m product tanker pair at STX to stretch the yard's strong start to 2010.
  • Tankers return
    First fuel shipment delivered at Port-au-Prince terminal after Seacor Holdings and Win Group effort.
  • President quits
    Fernando Sanchez Ugarte resigns from Grupo TMM following financial restructuring.
  • Latvia stable
    Baltic nation's port volumes held up well in 2009, as oil exports increased.
  • Uljanik for sale
    Croatian government wants $74m for controlling stake in profitable shipyard as it tries again with privatisation.
  • CMB buys back
    Marc Saverys-led shipowner splashes out $2m on its own stock.
  • ACL tanks
    US barge and shipyard player turns to loss in 2009 as activity declines.
  • January sales
    Buyers rush to pick up tankers and boxships as bargain hunting sets S&P market alight.
  • Storing less
    Number of tankers tied up on storage contracts dropped 20% in January, SSY says.
  • Marco Polo grows
    Singapore-listed charterer and shipbuilder sees bottom line boosted by stronger showing from both arms.
  • Court clearance
    Singapore's High Court approves debt repayment scheme for offshore owner and shipbuilder Jaya Holdings.
  • Survey sinking
    Belgian hydrographic survey vessel goes down at Zeebrugge, but no injuries reported.
  • Titan to tank
    Hong Kong shipbuilder and storage specialist set for "substantial loss" as newbuilding orders dry up.
  • Canal spill
    Dutch cargoship loses 500 litres of oil into Kiel Canal in Germany.
  • Svitzer seals deal
    Danish group wins 20-year contract for marine services at new Angolan LNG terminal.
  • Arctic adventure
    Transatlantic anchor handler fixed for three years work off Alaska with Shell.
  • Boxes overboard
    Finnish vessel loses three containers in Baltic, one of which contained hazardous chemicals.
  • Coscol slashed
    Full-year profit down 90% at Cosco's heavy lift and ro-ro owner as revenues dive.
  • Thais offload
    Thailand's Precious Shipping and Thoresen Thai have confirmed the sale of one bulker each.
  • Keppel adds two
    Singapore yard confirms tug orders alongside Boskalis contract to take order haul to SGD140m.
  • Panama go ahead
    Work on the second largest contract of the Panama Canal Expansion Program has officially begun.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Transatlantic lines plan further rate hikes
  • Ho: Shippers will recall opportunistic lines
  • Trailer Bridge reports Q4 profit
  • UPS to sideline 300 pilots
  • Jet, FedEx reportedly in talks on venture
  • US Airways names Globe Air Cargo U.K. agent
  • Forum develops supply chain emissions guidelines
  • U.S. outlines National Export Initiative
  • U.S. seizes food from filthy Wis. Warehouse
  • Wine logistics spat
  • Famous Pacific expands in New Zealand
  • Damco names reefer development leader
  • Retail box traffic forecast to rise 25%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Vessel choice by EMSA sparks union protests
    A vessel contracted by the European Maritime Safety Agency, EMSA, for oil spill response has been criticised by the Anglo-Dutch officer union Nautilus. The 4,156 GT bunker tanker Sara
  • Transatlantic icebreaker to Alaska for three years
    Swedish shipowner Transatlantic has secured a two-year charter with an option for a further year for its AHTS/icebreaker Tor Viking. The vessel is chartered by Shell Offshore, beginning
  • The search operation for containers is closed
    The Swedish Coast Guard's aircraft KBV 501, did not observe any parts of the three containers, which were lost from the vessel Linda on Saturday, yesterday afternoon. The containers, one

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
  • Bunker prices firming in Rotterdam
    Another customs strike scheduled in Piraues for February 16-18.
  • Fujairah reports tight barging schedules
    Fujairah prices up after three days of losses.
  • Bunker prices are 'continuing concern'
    But Odfjell says part if its exposure is already hedged 'at attractive levels'.
  • UK agency wants regulation of off-shore bunkering
    Moves to regulate ship-to-ship cargo transfers put spot-light on bunkering.
  • Reports of 'filter choking' following bunkering
    Fuel testing agency warns of substances 'not normally present' in bunker fuels.
  • Bunker prices generally firm
    Demand in Singapore and Hong Kong weakens.
  • Titan issues earnings warning for 2009
    Blames weak shipbuilding market conditions, significant increase in double-hull tankers.
  • Six surveying firms accredited in Singapore
    A further 43 awaiting accreditation pending assessment.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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