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November 2, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Weak iron ore demand may hit shipping rates
    Steelmaker demand for iron ore, the biggest source of cargoes for commodity carriers, is weakening, threatening to end the most profitable shipping rates in almost a year.
Strait Talk
  • The cost of protectionism
    COMPETITION, protection and how not to do it

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Weak iron ore demand may hit shipping rates
    Steelmaker demand for iron ore, the biggest source of cargoes for commodity carriers, is weakening, threatening to end the most profitable shipping rates in almost a year.
Strait Talk
  • The cost of protectionism
    COMPETITION, protection and how not to do it

Sched Netweb site
  • Oakland dockers strike after three killed in reefer box explosions
  • Grand China suspends transpacific US service as market deteriorates
  • OOIL quarterly revenue fall 8.3pc despite 6.6pc increase in volume
  • NYK suffers US$150 million first half loss, expects losses to widen
  • HK shippers' Sunny Ho says US$500/FEU anti-piracy surcharge too high
  • Emerging markets key to DP World's 10pc volume increase over 9 months
  • Horizon Lines abandons transpacific, suspends service to Guam
  • Qinzhou port's 300,000-tonne navigation channel soon to open
  • NOL posts quarterly US$91 million loss with full-year decline expected
  • APL boosts capacity of container vessels on Far East-Mideast trade
  • Evergreen, Cosco and OOCL to revise Red Sea offer by January
  • Seago Line to operate Adriatic, Mediterranean services for Maersk
  • Panama ups ante: To accommodate 13,000-TEUers, not 10,000 as before
  • SC Port Authority chief pleads for 'sound decisions' from Congress
  • PD Ports Hull Container Terminal gears up for growth
  • United Continental Holdings posts third quarter US$773 million profit
  • Ningxia's airfreight throughput to hit 40,000 tonnes by 2015
  • East African flowers wilt as airlines struggle with slowing EU demand

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ICS report advises on action to reduce accidents in Malacca & Singapore Straits
  • Market demand for multi-carrier e-commerce underscored by record INTTRA transactions
  • Softlink launches Logi-Sys in South-East Asia
  • Tanker earnings slump 61 pc due to ship glut in Nov.
  • Bangla sprints ahead of India to take second spot among knitwear exporters
  • Coffee exports may be hit due to bumper global output
  • Demand dip in US, EU makes seafood exporters eye China
  • Indonesia to buy 5 lakh t rice from India
  • Tyre exports surge 30 pc in Q1
  • New MOP handling record at Kandla Port
  • Arshiya Rail Infrastructure wins Sterlite Industries contract to move 24,000 tonnes of copper concentrate
  • DIPP restores debt-equity flexibility in FDI policy
  • Forex reserves scale $ 858 m to $ 318.35 bn
  • Govt issues draft circular seeking views on simplifying refund claims for services exports
  • India plans to approach WTO against US duty imposition
  • India, Mauritius to review DTAA
  • Oil cools off as dollar firms up

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • First Don-Bur high-volume trailer on the road for Wincanton
    Officials of the UK Department for Transport have approved controlled trials of high-volume trailers (HVTs), and Wincanton has been working closely with Don-Bur to design and manuf...
  • Vanguard with new Far East-Chicago services
    NVOCC Vanguard Logistics Services (Hong Kong and Los Angeles) has launched three new direct less-than-container load ocean services from Dalian, Shenzhen (both China), Tokyo and Yo...
  • Egyptair restarts services to Libya
    Egyptair has resumed flights to Benghazi that were suspended for seven months. The carrier will start operating four weekly nonstop flights from Cairo. According to the Libyan civi...
  • Gregory Tampas joins Globe Express Services
    Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), one of the world's leading global logistics providers, has appointed Gregory Tampas as president of the Americas. Tampas began his logistic...
  • NYK enters Brazilian cabotage business
    NYK is set to participate in the Brazilian cabotage business by acquiring 10% of shares in Maestra Navegacao e Logistica (Maestra) and two group companies. NYK and Maestra also agr...
  • Iberia transported 1,000 t of flowers in October
    The Spanish airline Iberia transported 1,000 t of flowers last month - twice the quantity of September and 5% up on October 2010. The roses, carnations and orchids came from Costa ...
  • New freight hub to be built in Cologne
    Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln (HGK) is building a new hub for railfreight transport in an industrial park in the north of Cologne. 400,000 teu per year will be to be handled on nine ...
  • DB Schenker Rail improving UK-Poland railfreight links
    Trading links between Poland and the UK are to be strengthened from November with the introduction of regular European-sized railfreight services by DB Schenker Rail. One train a w...
  • Daimler Trucks increases ebit
    Daimler Trucks continued its successful development in Q3 and increased its unit sales by 22% on the third quarter of last year, selling 115,600 vehicles. The division's revenue gr...
  • Marseilles Fos sees signs of growth
    The French port of Marseilles Fos recorded throughput of 66.4 million t in January-September - up by 1% on the first nine months of last year .A 6% rise in oil and gas volumes comp...
  • Wreckage of Asiana B747 found three months later
    The wreckage of an Asiana Boeing B747-400F that crashed into the waters off South Korea (see ITJ Daily of 29 July) has been found, almost three months after the incident. South Kor...
  • Arcelor Mittal Bremen and Stute to cooperate
    The Bremen plant of the leading steel group Arcelor Mittal has concluded an eight-year service agreement with Germany's logistics company Stute Verkehrs-GmbH. As part of this outso...
  • Spedlogswiss has three new members
    Spedlogswiss, the association of Swiss forwarding and logistics companies, has welcomed the companies Meyer & Meyer Logistics Services, Cargopack Geering and A. Hardrodt (Switz...
  • Groupe CAT acquires 50% stake in Carlson Vehicle Transfer
    Groupe CAT, one of Europe's transport and automotive logistics leaders, has completed the acquisition of a 50% stake in Carlson Vehicle Transfer (CVT), a growing car transport comp...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • Rowan exercises option for third drillship
  • Transocean files suit against BP in Deepwater Horizon case
  • Chinese shipbuilding orders take a hit
  • GD completes Metro Machine acquisition
  • GL grants approval in principle to DSME LNG fueled containership
  • Vigor Industrial delivers 64-car ferry to WSF ahead of schedule
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo and Kawasaki mark a century

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • Trade between NAFTA partners jumps during month of August
  • Boeing Chief Financial Officer announces retirement plans
  • Mitsui joining Osaka Gas to build pair of LNG carriers
  • New Washington State ferry delivered ahead of schedule
  • Evergreen Line making changes to intra-Asia service offerings

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • Grand China joins list of transpacific casualties
    Line suspends service after just six months
  • Aframax owners positioning ice-class ships for start of Europe's winter spike
    Hopes of rising Baltic and North Sea rates later this month influence chartering moves
  • Chinese manufacturing slowdown spells lower demand for boxships
    Freight rates out of China could fall even further as cargo volumes drop
  • Seaspan teams up with MSC
    Shipowner charters 4,800 teu ships to world number two line
  • Chongqing Marine sells half its fleet
    Small Chinese feedership owner now has only three ships left
  • Pacific capesize rates 'drop like a stone'
    Over $10,000 per day wiped from charter prices in three weeks as vessel demand falls
  • Iron Pasha and Grand China settle for now
    Chinese charterer claims case should not have been brought as Greek owner pockets half of hire arrears and lifts injunction
  • Greek chemtanker hijacked by Somali pirates
    Vessel thought to have been taken inside International Recommended Transit Corridor
  • States afflicted by West African piracy take action
    Countries join forces to cope with growing problem
  • Armed guards 'no quick fix'
    Concerns raised over the consequences of the widespread use of private security
  • Seaspan losses double in third quarter
    Rising revenues keep company optimistic
  • Fifth Frontline suezmax up for sale
    Last tanker bought in 2008 Top Ships deal reported up for grabs in secondhand market
  • Maersk Line expands broker pool for charter business
    Clarksons and Howe Robinson join Maersk Broker
  • Slow steaming VLCCs to 12 knots could boost fleet utilisation to 98%
    Longer voyage durations would absorb surplus tonnage, says ICAP Shipping
  • Able UK seals £2m aid for improved drydock gates
    Project will extend range of work that can be tackled at Seaton facility on Teesside
  • Modern VLCC prices at eight-year low
    Five-year-old ship values dip under $60m, according to Baltic Exchange assessments
  • Desperate times for tankers
    Without any likelihood of improving conditions, owners must take desperate measures
  • Drug smuggling on merchant vessels reaches a new high
    There have been nine seizures in 2011 to date compared to only two in 2009, LLI reveals
  • Insurance cover that owners prefer not to discuss
    Penalty and fine cover is quietly available to protect against a drugs incident
  • Q&A: Nigel Carpenter, Braemar Technical Services
    Braemar Technical Services' new joint managing director discusses what has gone into the company's creation
  • Gard ups premiums by 5%
    General increase is needed to keep in line with claim inflation, says club
  • New pirate threat from hacking ships
    Shipowners need to address chinks in their cyber-security armour
  • How Cosco will escape its financial quandary
    Cosco will never face a liquidity crisis, but it could face insolvency if the market stays low for too long. What will it do?
  • Dr Peters aframax arrested
    Product tanker DS Power held in Rotterdam
  • CMA CGM grounds reefer boxes
    Containers repaired by company where coolant explosion killed three
  • HNS convention short on support
    Only eight countries sign 2010 IMO protocol on hazardous and noxious substances
  • Mercator Lines profit dives 83%
    Company blames low spot rates, renewal contracts at lower rates and increased operating costs

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • Shipowners Club's claims increase 20%
    SMALL and specialised ship insurer the Shipowners Club has reported a one-fifth growth in claims, despite challenging conditions for members
  • Grand China also exits trans-Pacific
    GRAND China Shipping has joined some of its peers in withdrawing from the trans-Pacific box trade
  • OSG confirms crude hit
    AS PREDICTED, OSC today revealed huge quarterly losses, driven by plunging rates for its international crude tanker fleet
  • Stretch what you have, shipping told
    SHIPPING companies must commit to pushing sustainable development to win investment for new technologies, Harris Antoniou of ABN Amro Bank has told Fairplay
  • Tropical's losses mount
    TROPICAL Shipping announced another disappointing quarter today, as its Caribbean liner service continues to suffer from weak demand
  • Box service performance platform launched
    INTTRA, the ecommerce provider, today unveiled a new platform that offers stakeholders unbiased measurements of global performance by box services
  • 113 migrants uncovered
    ITALIAN authorities have sent back to Greece 62 undocumented migrants they found hidden in a truck
  • P&I's shell game is over
    P&I CLUBS cannot continue booking losses in the underwriting business, then covering them with gains from investment deals, a senior leader in the sector has told Fairplay
  • Seaspan unveils fleet moves
    BOX SHIP lessor Seaspan today reported results in line with expectations and unveiled a new divestiture strategy for its oldest vessels
  • Japan LNG cargoes rise
    JAPAN has tripled its Atlantic LNG imports this year and demand is likely to rise further, analysts said today
  • Vietnam coal boom seen
    VIETNAM will import at least 51M tonnes of coal per year by 2025, the Platts Coal Forum in Singapore has been told
  • Oz coal expansions unveiled
    BHP BILLITON and Mitsubishi said today they plan to spend $4.2Bn to expand their Queensland coal mines
  • Cabotage changes aid BLT
    INDONESIAN tanker company PT Buana Listya Tama today announced a doubling of revenues, driven by government regulations
  • AltaGas acquires PNG
    CANADA'S AltaGas has acquired Pacific Northern Gas, a northwestern British Columbia natural gas distribution group
  • Mercator's profits plunge 83%
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) today revealed an 83% drop in net profits year on year for the three months ending 30 September

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • Oakland Port Pleads for Peaceful 'Occupy' Protest
    Port of Oakland executives are urging residents to balance exercising their right to freedom of speech with safeguarding the rights...
  • POHA's Moseley Talks Panama Canal Progress, Port Challenges in 2012 (Video)
    John Moseley, general manager of trade management at the Port of Houston Authority, gives his thoughts on the progress of...
  • Damco CEO Expects a Soft Market, Idled Ship Capacity in 2012 (Video)
    Rolf Habben-Jansen, CEO of Damco International in Denmark, discusses whether he thinks ship capacity will be withdrawn in 2012 and...
  • Freightcar America Doubles Revenue, Narrows Loss
    Freightcar America said growing demand for railcars more than doubled revenue to $130.1 million, but the equipment manufacturer said the...
  • Genesee & Wyoming Profit, Pricing Leap
    Genesee & Wyoming's net profit jumped 32.6 percent to $32.9 million in the third quarter, as the short line and regional...
  • Manufacturing Growth Slows, Orders Grow
    The pace of manufacturing growth in the United States slowed in October as the Institute of Supply Management's PMI fell...
  • Russia's Richest Man Buys Russian Railways Freight Unit
    Vladimir Lisin, reputed to be Russia's richest man, won the auction for state-owned Russian Railways cargo arm, Freight One, in...
  • Yusen Logistics Profit Falls, Revenue Jumps
    Yusen Logistics saw its profit fall 16.6 percent year-over-year to $22.91 million in the first half of fiscal 2011, which...
  • INTTRA Launches Carrier Performance Metrics
    INTTRA plans to launch a new tool on its e-commerce platform that will measure the delivery performance of ocean carriers...
  • House Snatches Away Funding Offset for Transport Plan
    The House of Representatives last week laid claim to a budget offset the Senate Finance Committee intended to use to...
  • Seaspan Loss Widens to $122.6 Million
    Seaspan's third-quarter loss widened to $122.6 million from $70.9 million a year ago, as the Hong Kong-based charterer was hit...
  • Cathay Takes First 747-8 Freighter
    Boeing delivered its first 747-8 freighter to Cathay Pacific Airways this week, making the Hong Kong-based airline the second carrier...
  • "K" Line Adds Intra-Asia Loop
    "K" Line added a weekly service called Jaseco-K connecting South Korea, the Philippines and Indonesia as a slot operator. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • TAL also 'in the clover' in Q3 11
    TAL International Group has followed its compatriot lessor CAI International, in announcing a very strong set of financial figures for its Q3 11 trading period. ...
  • Evergreen reshuffles Intra-Asia slings to tap into trade boom
    Taiwan's Evergreen is capitalising on the boom in Intra Asia trade by launching two new services this month (November) and involving a reshuffle of its loops.It ...
  • Markets in turmoil over Greek debt referendum
    The eurozone debt crisis entered another spine-chilling chapter today after a decision yesterday by the Greek government to call a referendum on bail-out imposed ...
  • Taiwan's shipping trio see Q3 results plunge
    Taiwan's trio of major ocean carriers have followed in the footsteps of other shipping lines and seen their financial results slide for Q3 this year due to the ...
  • Grand China suspends transpac service due to 'rate and volumes pressure'
  • Grand China Shipping (GCS) is exiting the transpacific trade after announcing that it is temporarily suspending its SPX service - only launched in April this year ...
  • New INTTRA platform to measure service integrity
  • NOL posts USD158 million nine-month loss
    The APL, container arm of Singapore-based NOL has seen its revenue and operating profit decline dramatically in the first nine months of this year, compared with ...
  • Zim and MSC in slot-swop deal on North Europe - Med
    Israeli carrier Zim Lines and Geneva-based MSC have concluded a slot-swap agreement on the Northern Europe - Mediterranean trade which the liners said would facilitate ...
  • Rena: critical night ahead

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • Two clubs opt for rises of 5%
    Gard and Steamship Mutual reach same general increase decision amid deteriorating claims outlook and tougher financial climate.
  • GCS torches transpacific run
    Grand China Shipping says there is "no end in sight" to trouble in key containership market despite recent exodus.
  • Rowan pens third drillship
    US drilling giant prepares to splash over $600m to construct another drillship in South Korea.
  • Fairstar extends buy-back
    Fairstar Heavy Transport given more than a week to repurchase up to 10% of its own shares.
  • Greek woe bites Attica
    Athens-listed ferry owner sees nine-month loss increase as shipments are hurt by weak economy.
  • Tanzania considers dredging
    East African port could see major improvements if feasibility a study gets go ahead.
  • Zeeland defies downturn
    Dutch terminals group increases nine-month cargo throughput by 9%, thanks in part to oil shipments.
  • Sandpiper joins Eagle flock
    Eagle Bulk Shipping's seals charter for last of 27-vessels built under supramax newbuilding programme.
  • VLCCs find conversion buyer
    SBM Offshore thought to have taken at least one seized VLCC formerly owned by Wilmer Ruperti.
  • Novoship plunges into red
    Russian tanker owner loses nearly $37m in first nine months as it writes down shares.
  • ICAP plots speed solution
    Slow VLCCs to 12 knots and it could be 2004 all over again, broker says.
  • Massoel CEO steps down
    Michael Deslarzes prepares to abandon driver's seat of Swiss bulker owner to pursue mysterious new venture.
  • Shreyas stays in black
    Indian shipowner's third quarter profit much reduced as ballooning fuel bill eradicates gains.
  • Okean stymied on orders
    Ukrainian yard says two new ship contracts have been delayed by pension fund's bankruptcy suit against it.
  • GLDD slides in the third
    Nasdaq-listed dredging giant sees profit slip amid lower domestic activity but US remains key to growth.
  • Greek tanker hijacked
    Elmira Tankers' vessel the first to be snatched in the IRTC in more than a year, TradeWinds is told

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • LNG to fuel containerships by end-decade
  • NYK enters Brazilian cabotage trade
  • Magnets? Sirens? Second ship aground near Tauranga
    A second container ship has run aground near the port of Tauranga where authorities are struggling to salvage the wrecked Rena. The 660-TEU Schelde Trader hit rocks after it lost power leaving Tauranga.
  • Rena salvors set for the long haul
    Salvage efforts on Rena, aground near Tauranga, were suspended Monday with sea conditions unsafe to continue. Ready for worst outcome, vents are plugged, boxes tagged.
  • Big China Shipping order for 10,000-TEU vessels
  • Container losses drag down Japan's Big 3
  • APL year-to-date losses hit $149 million

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
  • Cargill urges governments to ban 'older' vessels
    'Setting certain legislation around vessels' age could help and that's something for authorities to look at,' says Cargill executive.
  • SEAaT conference to look at emission abatement technologies
    Will examine how shipping companies choose abatement technologies and collaborate with solution-providers to reduce emissions.
  • IFO prices fall in Fujairah
    Wide range of offers in the market.
  • Technical report highlights operational problems of low sulphur fuel
    Issues reported include vessels stalling, starting difficulties, variable engine speed at low loads as well as problems running at full cruise speed.
  • Bunker prices fall
    Demand in Rotterdam said to be 'spotty at best'.
  • Time to prepare for global 3.50% sulphur limit
    Owners need to ensure the fuels they use are compliant with new MARPOL Annex VI limit from January 1, 2012.
  • Law firms merging
    Merger sees Clyde & Co, which has expertise in dispute resolution and shipping, grow to 27 offices worldwide.
  • Fuel testing firm launches 'SHIPCARE Marine Services Program'
    Offers bunker fuel testing, inspection, ship engine and lubricant analysis and advise for operators on off-spec fuels and regulatory issues.
  • Bunker prices dip at most Asian hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Partners complete feasibility project for LNG-fuelled containership
    LNG-fuelled cargo ships 'will be emerging on a large scale', says GL spokesman.
  • NuStar Q3 earnings 'better than expected'
    Company's net income at $59.8 million in Q3 2011 from $58.4 million in Q3 2010.
  • NOL posts quarterly losses of $91 million
    'Increased fuel costs and lower freight rates' offset the higher volumes handled by the group's liner shipping business APL during the quarter.
  • Rising bunker prices push vessel operating costs up
    Lube expenditure and crew costs 'most likely' to see highest increases in 2011 and 2012, says Moore Stephens.
  • Harsh weather suspends salvage ops on Rena
    Vessel's hull sustained further damage from rough weather, says MNZ.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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