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July 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk to stop services at three Iran ports
    MAERSK Line has come to an official position on Iran literally overnight, saying in a statement issued late on Wednesday night that it will stop serving three Iranian ports in accordance with sanctions placed by the United States and the European Union (EU) on the republic.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL opens new Qingdao box shop early with the APL Dubai first to call
  • UK customs 24-hour strike to hit ports - get documents in early, says OOCL
  • Despite carrier opposition, Shanghai opens container futures market
  • Price-fixing Horizon Lines settles with Home Depot for undisclosed sum
  • Shanghai expects to remain world's No 1 container port in 2011
  • China to spend US$5.57 billion Yangtze River dredging this year
  • PSA frontrunner to win Mumbai's Port Nehru container terminal deal
  • APL's four-week freight rates drop 8pc, but volumes rise 7pc
  • US containerised imports growth slows to 5.9pc in May
  • North European port import growth expected to slow to 8pc this year
  • Singapore, Japanese customs sign MRA on supply chain security
  • Maersk launch transshipment West Mediterranean-Turkey service
  • Kaohsiung revises tender to seek bids on Terminal 75 and 100
  • MOL launches Singapore-Surabaya feeder with 'K' Line taking slots
  • Hong Kong International Airport annual profit increases 42pc
  • TransAsia Airways commences daily flights from Taiwan to Singapore
  • LA World Airports pay out US$1.6 settlement to Aero Ontario cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DB Schenker Logistics now offers tracking by BlackBerry
  • MSC fleet capacity crosses 2-m TEU mark
  • India says no to EUs duty-free demand
  • US, India pledge to open up retail, finance sectors
  • BGTA unconvinced by govt pretext for hiking diesel price
  • Fieo welcomes signing of protocol with Singapore
  • GST rollout likely in June 2012: CBEC
  • Infra debt funds can be set up as trust or company: FM
  • Adani Foundation initiates voluntary blood donation programme
  • Building a recession-proof portfolio

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Turkish Cargo is going to serve 5 new cargo destinations next month
    Having one of the biggest international networks, Turkish Airlines added new aircrafts to its fleet and expanded its passenger flight network with new destinations in accordance wi...
  • William Grant & Sons signs three year contract with Schenker Limited
    Global premium spirits business William Grant & Sons has signed a three year deal with Schenker Limited - the UK arm of the global logistics company - to provide domestic and i...
  • Epic opens a new era in electronic communications
    Cargo Airport Services, one of North America's largest ground-handling companies, is celebrating notable success following the launch of its "Epic" Customer Service Porta...
  • ICAO and WCO join forces to strengthen air cargo security
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a MoU for increased cooperation to protect air cargo from acts of terroris...
  • Klinkhammer offers intra logistics solutions for the furniture industry
    The Klinkhammer Group, expert for intra logistics for many industries, offers with its "just-in-sequence" concept together with the systems solutions Integer and VectaFlex intra lo...
  • Opposition against the increase of the motorway permit sticker in Switzerland
    The Swiss association for utility vehicles ASTAG vehemently and consequently rejects the amendment of the law for tolls on national roads. The submittal that would lead to an incre...
  • Armenian plans to develop road infrastructure
    The Armenian ministry of transport and communications and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of motor freight betw...
  • The Austrian forwarder Roland introduces surcharge for diesel fuel
    The Austrian forwarding company Roland is going to increase its trucking rates by 3% as of 1 July. The transport company states that fuel costs have increased by 10.5% since last N...
  • Augustin Network extends intermodal transport services in Central and East Europe
    Augustin Network has established a new transport axis especially for industrial companies and manufacturers of consumer goods in Germany by connecting truck and railway across Euro...
  • Shippers in Switzerland criticise missing strategy for freight traffic
    In the submittal for comment from the Federal Council regarding the financing and expansion of the rail infrastructure (FABI), the shipper's association (VAP) is missing a clear st...
  • Cooperation contract signed for Eco Rail Innovation
    With signing the cooperation contract, the partners of the initiative Eco Rail Innovation (ERI) have now established the firm framework for their mutual work. Eco Rail Innovation i...
  • MOL to expand large-scale containership fleet
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., a large multi-modal transport company, today announced a decision to order two containerships (8,600 teu) from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., with d...
  • Kerry Logistics breaks ground on Wuxi Logistics Centre
    Kerry Logistics, an Asian logistic provider, has started construction of its 26,000 sqm. Wuxi Logistics Centre which will have a capacity of 10,000 tonnes when it is completed in t...
  • Stena Line buoyant with new routes clearance
    The ferry company Stena Line has expressed its delight at today's announcement that its acquisition of the DFDS routes from Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham...
  • Bréau stepped down as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen
    Alain Bréau, general manager and majority owner of the Mory Group has resigned from his position as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen for "personal reasons". O...
  • Port of Duisburg (Germany) is job engine for the region
    According to a survey, the port of Duisburg (Germany) plays an important role for the region. The effects on the job market and the economy on the logistics location of Duisburg we...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • NASSCO awarded shipbuilding contract for third MLP
  • Celebrity's new cruise ship sails from Meyer Werft
  • Military Sealift Command to charter Maersk tanker
  • Navy options two more Joint High Speed Vessels at Austal USA
  • Baker Hughes adds sophisticated well stimulation vessel
  • First of RAstar class design joins IRSHAD fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of April
  • New NOL Group terminal open at Port of Qingdao
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics making management changes
  • Public meeting scheduled for Olympia Airport draft master plan
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines upgrading CSW service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Charterers' costs prevent slow speeds on laden VLCCs
    As VLCC owners look to save bunker costs, McQuilling says cost of keeping crude on the water is even higher for the oil companies
  • Black Sea ports ready for lifting of Russia's grain export ban
    After 10 months out of the market, rush of trading expected to boost employment for dry bulk market
  • Caribbean product tanker rates slide
    US holiday fixing rush comes to an end leaving few cargoes available
  • IEA oil release could boost tankers in long term
    Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco says drop in prices could help economic growth and create floating storage opportunities
  • CSAV in alliance talks with MSC and CMA CGM
    Joint service agreements signed
  • China Rongsheng wins orders for 14 vessels
    Greeks involved in deals for 10 205,000 dwt ships and four 6,600 teu boxships
  • Delivery doubts plague Vale's VLOC newbuilds programme
    Concern over Rongsheng's ability to build vessels to schedule is tempered by rumours that 400,000 dwt valemaxes face difficulties gaining approval to discharge in China
  • Bidding war breaks out to control pipeline outfit
    Williams Companies and Energy Transfer Equity do battle over Southern Union
  • China Development Bank signs pact with Maersk Broker
    Newbuilding business seen as initial focus while other projects are not excluded
  • Traded gas to rise as oil market spare capacity set to dwindle
    Morgan Stanley energy services analyst Ole Slorer told an audience at its annual conference in New York that oil reserves will dwindle within 10 years
  • More rigs move out of US Gulf
    Vessels heading for Vietnam and West Africa
  • African gas fields see a busy time
    Focus is largely on projects in Egypt and Mozambique
  • Maersk contracts out crew management
    Norwegian shipmanager OSM wins landmark deal for six containerships
  • Legacy of the West Atlas
    Offshore wreck removals are on the rise and environmental concerns make them delicate and challenging operations
  • MEP slams Liverpool City Council turnaround plan for cruise terminal
    Shipping minister told move will undermine jobs and investment in north-east England
  • We are all on the horns of a Greek dilemma
    The choice comes down to letting Greece default and seeing what happens, or the rest of the eurozone assuming responsibility for a fair chunk of the $855.6bn the country owes
  • Brussels could force further cuts on HSH ship lending
    World's largest ship lender is considering reducing its shipping portfolio by another $4.3bn-$5.7bn
  • Shippers should stop beating up on lines
    After the past three years of instability it surely is not the easiest time to judge the effect of the European ban on conferences
  • HPH keeps an eye out for expansion opportunities
    Ports operator interested in US port opportunities that fit its investment profile of port operations with containers
  • Hutchison boss condemns rush for large boxships
    There has not been 'sufficient debate' between ports and owners on vessels above 18,000 teu, says HPH boss
  • Is prospect of high oil prices just speculation?
    As stocks of light crude run low, the IEA releases 60m barrels to reduce the pressure
  • Lloyds' book off the market
    Bank's shipping portfolio will be run down rather than sold off
  • Norway strengthens ruling on use of armed guards for country's flagships
    Shipowners welcome the clarification on how to protect vessels from piracy
  • To the victor
    Good luck, Koji Sekimizu. You may need it
  • EC reminds shipping industry of need to solve C02 emissions by end of year
    Everything rides on adoption by IMO of benchmark energy efficiency design index
  • Public sector strike is having 'no impact' on ports or coastguard
    Business as usual, says ABP
  • The clock is ticking on Imabari
    As pace of demise of Japan's shipbuilding industry quickens, yards need to make deepseated changes before 'just in time' precision becomes 'just too late'
  • Known Unknowns for 2011
    The box industry's ordering amnesia, a powerful accounting sleeper and US invitation to defiance will be game changers in the second half of the year
  • Innovation: Linking fast clippers, fuel savings and Facebook
    It is the collective response to challenges that moves industry forwards
  • Doha deal offers hope of boosting maritime trade
    Implementation of trade facilitation could reduce total trade costs by almost 10%

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • US revamps blocked-ship listings
    WASHINGTON has decided that there are too many updates to its list of blocked Iranian ships to continue with its annual roster
  • Brazil wheat exports surge
    UNUSUALLY high wheat exports from Brazil have supported smaller bulker classes, broker ICAP said in a report today
  • S Korea cuts sentences in fatal collision
    A SOUTH Korean court reportedly today reduced the sentences of the Russian captain and first mate of a ship involved in a January fatal collision
  • Emerging markets rise in finance
    REGIONAL banks from China and other emerging markets are increasing their ship finance focus at a steady pace, a Hamburg conference heard today
  • Becalmed markets seen
    A KOREA Maritime Institute analyst has predicted little improvement this year for the drybulk, box and tanker sectors
  • Argentina signs Qatar LNG deal
    ARGENTINA has signed an agreement with Qatar for the supply of 5M tonnes of LNG per year from 2014, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Greek passenger sector stymied
    PASSENGER ships will not be leaving Piraeus today, as crews strike against government plans to cut back their pensions
  • Nokta jumps ship
    OMAR Nokta, the highly respected shipping analyst at Dahlman Rose, has resigned, a company spokesman confirmed to Fairplay today
  • Teekay gives offshore wind a tilt
    TANKER giant Teekay has announced yet another diversification move, this time into the offshore wind farm arena
  • JNPT awards box terminal contract
    A JOINT venture between PSA International and ABG Ports has won the bid to operate the fourth box terminal at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Fairplay has been told
  • Thai LNG imports boosted
    THAILAND'S main energy company PTT Public has raised LNG imports by 1M tonnes to compensate for lost supply, after a leak in one of its natural gas pipelines
  • German owners plan vessel buys
    HALF OF German shipping executives plan to buy vessels over the next year, while 55% expect freight rates to rise over the same period, according to a survey
  • Capesize market softens
    CAPESIZE rates are softening, with trans-Atlantic requirements dropping and Australian miners staying out of action, brokers told Fairplay today
  • VLCC rates drift lower
    SPOT FREIGHT rates for VLCC tankers have extended their recent losses, despite active trading, according to analysts and brokers
  • Maersk climbs down on Iran
    MAERSK has decided to halt its calls at three US-sanctioned Iranian ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Free Trade Agreement Hearing Called Off
    A "mock markup" on implementing bills for three free trade agreements was called off Thursday afternoon for lack of a...
  • Merck, UPS Partner to Deliver Medicines Overseas
    Pharmaceutical giant Merck is giving UPS a bigger role in its international business, including key emerging markets such as China...
  • DOT Announces TIGER III
    The Department of Transportation on Thursday announced a slightly scaled-down version of its popular TIGER transportation infrastructure grant program for...
  • Florida East Coast's Hertwig on Intermodal Projects
    James R. Hertwig, president and CEO at Florida East Coast Railway, says bulk rail demand has been soft for the...
  • NYK Trans-Pacific Volume Slips in May
    NYK Line's eastbound trans-Pacific volume fell 8 percent year-over-year in May, the second straight monthly decline on the trade lane for...
  • Federal Truck Safety Plan Includes Shippers
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adopting a five-year strategic plan that looks beyond truck and bus companies to...
  • Author Discusses State of Logistics Report
    Rosalyn Wilson, author of CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report, explains why logistics costs rose faster than GDP growth last...
  • EU to Enforce 24-Hour Shipping Security Rule
    The European Union will strictly enforce new customs regulations aimed at tightening security on goods moving through ports. Noncompliant shippers...
  • Tech Manufacturing Fuels Chongqing Cargo Expansion
    China's Chongqing airport plans to double cargo volume in the coming years as the Western China city advances efforts to...
  • Maersk Names Dorsey to Government Cargo Position
    Maersk Line North America named Gordon Dorsey vice president of global contract execution for U.S. military and government cargo services,...
  • Maersk Halts Service to Three Iranian Ports
    Maersk Line suspended operations Thursday at three Iranian ports to comply with U.S. sanctions. Maersk said it will "cease...
  • Mexico May Hike Tariffs If Trucking Plan Fails
    Mexico may increase the $2.4 billion in punitive tariffs it places on select U.S. goods if the Obama administration fails...
  • SSE Presses Beijing to Lift Futures Restrictions
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange, which started trading container freight derivatives on June 28, is asking the Chinese government to relax...
  • Global Air Cargo Traffic Drops 4 Percent
    Global air cargo traffic fell 4 percent in May from a year ago but was up 1.2 percent on April,...
  • Railroads Expand Service Into Non-Traditional Markets
    Railroads are expanding their share of the North American freight market in non-traditional areas, with Canadian railroads becoming increasingly competitive...
  • APL Starts Double-Stack Service in India
    APL IndiaLinx, which has been running container rail service in the country since 2007, double-stacked 90 40-foot boxes on a...
  • Japan's Slumping Exports Show Signs of Recovery
    Japan's slumping exports to the rest of the world have begun to show clear signs of recovery for the first...
  • Mexican Trucks Already in US ' Legally
    Looking to calm concerns over moves to allow Mexican trucking companies to operate in the United States, U.S. officials say...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Maersk attacks derivatives again
  • MOL ramps up presence in the Asia/South America trade
  • Maersk to stop its Iranian services
  • PierPass delays rate hike
  • JNP's 4th terminal for PSA/ABG?

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Less Rosey for Dahlman?
    Management shakeup underway at New York investment bank could see a reduced role for chief Simon Rose.
  • Out of Africa
    Italy's Coeclerici takes delivery of first transhipment bulker for 20-year Vale contract in Mozambique.
  • CSAV eyes alliances
    Chilean liner company in talks with MSC and CMA CGM over more joint services.
  • Bumi gets core investors
    Malaysian offshore vessel and FPSO owner seals buyers for 10% of initial public offering.
  • Two Samho crews paid
    Men on two of struggling Korean owner's tankers stranded off Dubai receive wages, but another vessel has not been so lucky.
  • Solstad bags term deal
    Norwegian offshore operator nets 150-day contract for latest construction service vessel.
  • BSC lacking boxship
    Bangladesh national owner no nearer to buying container vessel despite budget being in place.
  • New Russian link
    Streamline Shipping teams up with Eimskip for new cargo service from Aberdeen to Murmansk.
  • Bergen name new CEO
    Acting boss Terje Arnesen given top job full time at Norwegian shipbuilder and offshore operator.
  • Philippines sues
    City of Talisay seeks damages after Chinese-controlled bulker United hit reef in 2009.
  • Barge wrecks bridge
    Vessel loaded with gravel smashes out section of structure in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Trio of outbreaks
    Princess Cruise Lines ship struck by norovirus on three May cruises off US.
  • Funds out of ABG
    Standard Chartered and Merlion cash in on their 7% stake in India's biggest shipyard.
  • Man overboard saved
    Seafarer from car carrier found after ladder broke, throwing him off LMS ship near Bermuda.
  • Hoegh LNG hooks $120m
    Sveinung Stohle-led company becomes the third LNG shipowner to go public this year after wrapping up Oslo listing.
  • Greek ferries idle
    Passengers face third day of strike action as crews protest against 6% pension cut.
  • ICAP spots panamax hope
    Spike in port congestion could help snap recent losing streak in panamax market, broker says.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • USDA considers changes to Lacey Act
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on several proposed changes to the way it administers certain import controls for protected plants and plant products. The 2008 Food, Conser...
  • APL Logistics runs double-stack in India
    APL Logistics said it has run its first double-stack container train service in India. APL IndiaLinx, its rail operations arm in the country, stacked 90 40-foot boxes two-high on a train that departed Mundra Port on the India's West Coast June 16...
  • ECS expands in India
    ECS Group, a general sales agent for air cargo, will increase its offices to major cities in India by the end of the year. So far this year, the company has opened operations in Vietnam and Hong Kong as well as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in ma...
  • Southwest installs Descartes' service
    Southwest Airlines Cargo has implemented Descartes Systems Group's cloud-based Air Messaging Service across its cargo customer base. Descartes shipment status messaging allows Southwest to deliver "real-time" alerts to its freight forwarders and di...
  • May air freight traffic declines 4%
    Air cargo volumes dropped 4 percent in May versus a year ago because last year experienced a major post-recession bump from shippers seeking to quickly restock depleted inventories, the International Air Transport Association said. The industry gr...
  • WWL appoints CCO, Americas president
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has named Christopher Connor as chief commercial officer. Connor was president of the Americas region for WWL, and before that was chief operating officer for ocean services and executive vice president of commercial....
  • Maersk boosts capacity on Americas service
    Maersk Line is increasing capacity on a feeder service linking the west coasts of the Americas, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line is rotating in vessels nearly 50 percent larger on its WCCA service. By th...
  • Maersk stops service to Iranian ports
    Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, Morten Engelstoft, chief operating off...
  • July Editorial
  • To comply with U.S., EU trade regs
    Maersk stops service to Iranian ports Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, M...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Two new members join SEAat
    Helping to play an increasingly active role in supporting the industry in shaping tolerable and workable emission reduction solutions.
  • Fujairah prices gain double-digits
    Deliveries in Durban available for supply between July 2-10.
  • Tar balls come ashore in Mumbai
    Indian officials rule-out link with bunker fuel from grounded vessel.
  • Rotterdam market firms: Strikes disrupt Piraeus
    Congestion in Gibraltar.
  • Industry should 'forget' attempts to oppose sulphur regulations
    'We are too far down the road for a u-turn,' says bunker player.
  • Sluggish bunker sales keep inventories steady
    Demand from Singapore's bunker market weakens as as buyers hold-off.
  • New appointment at Bominflot
    Rune Larsen has been appointed Director of Sales and Supply.
  • Prices rising in Asian ports
    Demand generally 'sluggish' on Thursday.
  • Chinese firm buys Iranian fuel oil for July
    Cargoes were mixture of 280 cSt grade and 380 cSt material.
  • Ships face 'operational and legal challenges' on shift to cleaner fuels
    'Burden and risk of modifying ships rests squarely with ship owners.'
  • DSME launches new high pressure fueled gas system
    HP-FGS system compresses LNG and vaporises it into gas form.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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