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December 2, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker returns climb as ship supply drops
    Returns for suezmax tankers able to haul one million-barrel cargoes of crude oil rose to a four- week high as the supply of vessels shrank.
  • Pirates release ship but keep some hostages
    Somali pirates released a chemical tanker owned by Singapore shipping company Glory Ship Management, but broke an agreement to release all the crew, keeping four South Korean seamen including the captain captive, the company said yesterday. MT Gemini, the 29,871-tonne chemical tanker, was carrying crude palm oil from Indonesia when it was hijacked 215 days ago off the east African coast, the company said in a statement.
  • LA port pilots who earn more than the city's mayor, police chief
    Los Angeles's highest-paid city employees get three-day weekends, 27 vacation days annually and an ocean view from their workplace.

Sched Netweb site
  • Truckers, dockers dispute value of Dec 12 Occupy port shutdown bid
  • UK's public sector strike expected to affect air and sea ports
  • HK-Macau CEPA imports win credit for Xiamen's 315pc import increase
  • Fujian ports' 10-month throughput surpasses 300 million tonnes
  • Hefei port volume hits 40,017 TEU since Jan, 100,000 TEU expected in 2012
  • Vanguard Logistics deploys CargoSmart Sailings in schedule management
  • Singapore's CWT Globelink opens office in Casablanca, Morocco
  • DHL offers south China-US, Australia, Singapore LCL services
  • India faces protectionist opposition in plans to ease foreign retail entry
  • APM Terminals reveals details of Costa Rica development
  • CP sends Holiday Trains to deliver food and fun along US-Canadian border
  • American Airlines cargo still flies despite AMR Chapter 11 filing
  • Airbus Tianjin Logistics opens new facilities to play role in supply chain
  • FedEx Panda Express flies first giant pandas to UK in 17 years
  • Hainan Airlines launches second Manzhouli-Irkutsk service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ASAA forms new managing committee
  • Negative portends seen for container shipping
  • Safmarine wins Ford awards for service excellence
  • SCI going slow on ship acquisition programme: Mukul Roy
  • Ground rent on cargo containers'An alternative view
  • Karaikal Port taking major strides in container handling
  • MoS estimates pvt. investment to decline 6 pc during 12th Plan
  • MoS may contest Odisha HC order on KoPT limit extension
  • Swiss WorldCargo shows green commitment with lightweight containers
  • ECBs turn unattractive due to dwindling
  • Growth slips to 6.9 pc, courtesy slowdown

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • Balfour Beatty Rail electrifying English railway lines
    Balfour Beatty Rail will carry out the electrification work in a project in northwestern England. The 30 km two-rail line between Castlefield Junction in Manchester and Newton-le-W...
  • German field test with long trucks to start in 2012
    Federal transport minister Peter Ramsauer has approved a disputed field test with long trucks in Germany. The directive to this effect will come into force on 2 January 2012. Durin...
  • Astag welcomes deferral of Swiss HVF adjustment
    Astag, the Swiss commercial vehicle association, has welcomed a government decision to only adjust the national heavy vehicle fee (HVF) for inflation in Q2/2012. Astag believes tha...
  • Röhlig Logistics appoints expansion strategists
    To attain its ongoing expansion goals, the Bremen-based German freight forwarder Röhlig has appointed Dr Celine Wong, an international logistics solutions business consultant and l...
  • OOCL to cut capacities in Asia-Europe trade
    Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) Limited's container shipping arm OOCL is cutting capacities on its Asia-Europe routes by 20%. OOIL chairman and CEO Tung Chee-chen t...
  • MISC to terminate container activities in 2012
    The shipping line MISC, the Malaysia International Shipping Corporation which is controlled by Petroliam Nasional, is discontinuing its container shipping business that has lost US...
  • Swiss WorldCargo ULD innovation shows green credentials
    Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, will start deploying lightweight containers in its ULD fleet this month, replacing 150 of its LD3-AKE devices...
  • SAA adding Beijing and Pointe Noire links
    South African Airways is expanding its African network into the Republic of the Congo, and launching a link to China. The airline will start services to Pointe Noire on 26 January ...
  • New intermodal network between Sweden and Italy
    The Swiss company Hupac and the Swedish enterprise Intercontainer Scandinavia have joined forces to offer intermodal services linking Sweden and Italy from 11 December. The coopera...
  • Dnata handles record volumes at Dubai World Central
    Dnata's cargo operations at its terminal at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum airport (DWC) reached a record volume of 11,737 t of cargo in October, the largest volume handled in one ...
  • SDA Express Courier new partner in Eurodis network
    Eurodis, a European distribution network for the joint transport of goods on pallets and in parcels (combined freight), has a new strategic partner in Italy. SDA Express Courier, a...
  • New Goodman distribution centre for Starco in Hamburg
    The logistics property developer Goodmann is building a new centre in Winsen, south of Hamburg (Germany), for Starco, a provider of tyres and rims. The new 11,400 sqm European dist...
  • Norbert Dentressangle opens new cold store centre in France
    The French transport and logistics services provider Norbert Dentressangle has opened a shared-user cold store at Miramas in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the south of France, as p...
  • Chapman Freeborn opens new Australian office
    The global charter broker Chapman Freeborn has acquired a new office in Melbourne through its takeover of Alltrans International. The Australian centre, which will operate under th...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • Alexander & Baldwin and Matson Navigation to become separate companies
  • Bourbon installs semi-submersible wind turbine
  • Brian Carter appointed President, Seaspan Shipyards
  • Container giants cosy up
  • Mitropoulos's last IMO Assembly adopts a range of resolutions

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • Crowley selling Arctic vehicles to Peak Oilfield Service Company
  • Yang Ming changing schedules covering Intra Asian services
  • NOL christens first of two twin 10,000 TEU container ships
  • Senate confirms Khouri for second FMC term
  • Mitsui O.S.K Lines chip carrier calls quake damaged Japanese port

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • US class action against DryShips after failed Marshall Islands lawsuit
    Dry bulk company hopes earlier victory will provide 'solid guidance' in Missouri battle
  • Balloon goes up on mid-2000s S&P loans, Eurofin warns
    Borrowers face cash hole of 'up to $10bn'
  • Supramax spot market hit by Indonesian coal cargo decline
    Owners undercut each other to secure work or ballast to healthier Atlantic basin
  • CMA CGM in the black in third quarter
    French operator is one of the few lines to remain in positive territory for first nine months of the year
  • EXCLUSIVE: Second generation brokers partnership between MSC and CMA CGM
    Alliance marks transfer of powers to next generation
  • Risk level raised for Australia LNG projects
    Labour shortages and project backlog threaten Australian LNG schemes, says S&P
  • Maersk Line revises IMO surcharges
    Hazardous cargo charged $100-1,000 per teu
  • Owners need to get LNG order balance right
    With liquefied natural gas tonnage under-utilised, US exports may require fewer new ships than analysts expect
  • Small oil spill off Brazil widens the bigger picture
    Chevron's footprint in Brazil is expected to grow despite $28m environmental fine and upcoming inquiries
  • Challenges face service providers in Brazilian market
    Easy to make revenue in Brazil but hard to make profits, says chief operating officer
  • Mitsui OSK sells ageing VLCC
    Japanese line defies industry calls to scrap old tonnage, landing $23m secondhand deal
  • Institutional investors to pave way for German ship finance resurgence
    Private investors have shunned the KG market. They could be enticed back by strong institutional backing
  • The darker side of Sepia
    South of England club's liquidation means there is a vacancy for the position of P&I insurer of last resort
  • The need for real tools in the toolbox
    The European Commission is talking in ideals and dreams when it comes to using scrubbers and liquefied natural gas to tackle emissions
  • Scorpio Tankers launches follow-on issue to bankroll Hyundai Mipo orders
    Company poised to add two more ships to five already on order
  • Morgan Stanley ramps up tanker spot market chartering
    Financial services firm's charters already up 37% so far this year, with clean tankers taking lion's share
  • Global Ship Lease secures loan covenant waiver
    One-year extension granted to condition that ratio of loan to ships' values should not exceed 75% of vessels' charter free market prices
  • Grand China pays $2m to Vafias after boxship seized in US
    Creditor hopes HNA arm will be more 'prudent' in making future payments
  • Clarksons acquires three new businesses in just one day
    London-listed shipping services group buys ship agency plus two shipbroking companies
  • Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
    The industry needs to prevent armed guards putting crews' lives at risk
  • IMO's last assembly under Mitropoulos yields no surprises
    Resolutions cover many familiar themes
  • Shell fixes Singapore cargo ex-Libya
    First consignment to city state since conflict
  • Time to concentrate
    Could the new partnership between MSC and CMA CGM signal a box-trade shake up?
  • Britain will support France's call to embargo Iranian oil
    CMA CGM halts Iranian exports and scans inbound boxes as calls for sanctions escalate
  • First Ship Lease outlook 'negative'
    Standard & Poor's cites credit risk of lessees and prolonged downturn in shipping
  • Sri Lanka Ports Authority to issue $500m bond
    Financing to repay spiralling Japanese yen loans
  • Gloves come off in China's Vale scrap
    China Shipowners Association takes aim at Philippines and Malaysian transhipment centres
  • Four South Koreans held hostage as Somali pirates return chemtanker
    Captors break promise to release all crew from hijacked vessel
  • U-Sea Bulk to delist from Copenhagen exchange
    Final steps in rebranding

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • Scorpio discounts offering
    NYSE-LISTED Scorpio Tankers today heavily cut its follow-on offering price, prompting its shares to plunge
  • Clarkson's goes shopping
    CLARKSON'S, the world's leading shipping services group, said today it has made three key acquisitions
  • French bank Soc Gen pulls ship finance
    FRENCH bank Soc Gen has reportedly halted ship and aircraft financing to strengthen its balance sheet against Europe's sovereign debt crisis
  • Chavez plots Pacific pipeline via Colombia
    PLANS for a pipeline to bring Venezuelan crude to the Pacific have re-emerged through an accord signed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos
  • Lanka plans to sell bonds
    SRI LANKA Ports Authority plans to sell bonds worth $500M to repay loans from Japan
  • Summa seeks full holding of Novorossiysk
    RUSSIAN holding company summa wants to buy the remaining 20% holding it doesn't own in the Novorossiysk port company
  • Scrapping could spark Handysize bulker scarcity
    LEADING shipping analyst Janet Lewis today predicted a shortage of Handysize bulkers next year, resulting from an expected rise in scrapping
  • Hamburg Süd and Seago juggle Med routes
    BOX MAJOR Hamburg Süd and shortsea company Seago Shipping have strengthened their shared northern Europe/Eastern Med route
  • Coal force majeure to be lifted in Indonesia
    INDONESIAN coal producer Harum Energy today is lifting its force majeure on December deliveries, after just three days, IHS McCloskey reported
  • Vale's China policy hailed
    SHIPPING analysts are praising Vale's strategy in China, as Brazil's mining giant has expressed optimism that its 400,000dwt Valemax ore carriers will be allowed to use Chinese ports
  • Co-operative set up for box feeder ships
    OWNERS of feeder box ships in northern Europe plan to work together on chartering and procurement in the face of growing liquidity problems
  • FSL secures $479.6M loan
    SINGAPORE's First Ship Lease Trust said today it has secured an amortising loan facility worth $479
  • U-Sea Bulk delisting gathers pace
    CHILEAN bulk shipping group Ultragas is moving quickly today to mop up the remaining shares in its Danish drybulk subsidiary, U-Sea Bulk
  • Suez Canal lifts tolls
    EGYPT'S Suez Canal Authority today unveiled its first toll increase in three years
  • Dockwise to manage transport newbuilding
    DOCKWISE said today it had agreed to manage Offshore Oil Engineering's Type 1 transport newbuilding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • NY-NJ Terminal Unveils Automation Plans
    A New York-New Jersey terminal operator unveiled plans for labor-saving technology in an expansion set to open in 2014, but...
  • Shippers Raise Pressure on Congress to Avert Rail Stoppage
    Shipper and transportation groups are increasing pressure on Congress to avert a potential national rail stoppage, as the deadline for...
  • Democrats Push Tighter 'Buy American' Infrastructure Rules
    House Democrats proposed a transportation bill on Thursday that tightens 'Buy American' provisions on materials used in infrastructure projects, countering...
  • LAX Air Freight Dives 10.7 Percent
    Air freight volume at Los Angeles International Airport fell 10.7 percent, the steepest decline of the year and a stark...
  • Manufacturing Index Jumps 1.9 Points, Orders Surge
    U.S. manufacturing showed newfound and surprising strength in November, with the Institute of Supply Management reporting its closely watched index...
  • NY-NJ Expects Container Growth Up 4 Percent Year-End
    This year's container volume through the Port of New York and New Jersey is expected to be about 4 percent...
  • West Coast Container Traffic Down 6 Percent
    Container volumes handled at West Coast ports in October declined 6 percent compared to October 2010, largely because of a...
  • Hutchison Ports to Start Building Brisbane Terminal
    Hutchison Port Holdings signed an agreement this week with Australian engineering company Baulderstone to begin construction of Berth 11, the...
  • CEVA Increases Global LCL Services
    CEVA Logistics said it is increasing its less-than-container-load consolidation services worldwide. CEVA's new LCL services include Los Angeles to...
  • Hamburg Sud, Seago Consolidate Europe-Med Services
    Hamburg Sud and Seago Line plan to combine three of the services they operate between North Europe and the Eastern...
  • CMA CGM Lost $223.8 Million in Third Quarter
    CMA CGM lost $223.8 million in the third quarter despite revenue rising 2.8 percent year-over-year, squeezing the carrier's net profit...
  • Rotterdam Freezes Harbor Dues Again
    Rotterdam is freezing harbor dues for ships for the third year running in 2012, as it bids to boost its...
  • YRC Launches Massive Reverse Stock Split
    YRC Worldwide will execute a 1-for-300 reverse stock split Friday in an attempt to boost its stock value from about...
  • UPS Acquires Italian Pharmaceutical Logistics Firm
    UPS, making its first acquisition in several years, bought a major Italian pharmaceutical logistics company, as the parcel giant expands...
  • Marad Unveils Ship Designs for Marine Highway Use
    The Maritime Administration on Thursday released a set of 11 ship designs that could provide shippers an alternative to highway...
  • Vessel Operating Fees in Mumbai to Rise
    Operating costs for vessels calling at India's Port of Mumbai will go up substantially mid-December following a tariff increase decision...
  • Norwegian Car Carriers Loss Widens to $4.1 Million
    Norwegian Car Carriers' third quarter loss widened to $4.1 million from $1.8 million a year earlier, as a one-off charge...
  • Environmentalists Try to Stop Miami Port Deepening
    The Port of Miami's plan to deepen the channel into its harbor to accommodate post-Panamax ships ran into an environmental...
  • DP World Doubles West African Terminal Capacity
    DP World has doubled its container capacity at Dakar in Sengal through the expansion of its West African terminal, as...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Says Flight Ban Costs $54 Million
    Lufthansa Cargo said it expects to lose around $54 million annually if a temporary night flight ban at its Frankfurt...
  • CMA CGM, MSC Sign Partnership on Key Trade Routes
    Mediterranean Shipping and CMA CGM, the world's second- and third-largest ocean carriers, announced an agreement Thursday to join forces on...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • MSC and CMA CGM to share vessels
    According to an article in Lloyd's List this morning, MSC and CMA CGM have agreed to share vessels operating between Asia and Northern Europe, Asia and Southern ...
  • US Canada trade soars 36%
    The latest data published by the US Department of Transport's (DOT) statistics bureau for trade using surface transportation between the US and its North American ...
  • CICT will be ready in 30 months
    The consortium lead by China Merchants has now completed all formalities to commence the construction work of Phase I (Colombo International Container Terminal- ...
  • Busan's new automated terminal to open in January
    South Korea's Busan New Container Terminal (BNCT) is to open for business in January, Busan Port Authority (BPA) has announced, and it has just given a live dress ...
  • US accused of dragging its feet at Cop-17
    Leading US environmentalists have written to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, complaining that her negotiations at the Durban-hosted, UN climate change talks ...
  • Big banks act to head-off new credit crunch
    Six of the world's biggest banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, have co-ordinated a campaign to lend money to ailing European banks that were finding it nigh impossible ...
  • USWC ports prepare for 'Occupy' movement
    The self-styled 'anti-corporate greed' Occupy movement that effectively stymied the Californian port of Oakland on November 2, will attempt ...
  • Shipping Australia slates Patrick
    Shipping Australia Ltd's [SAL] chief, Llew Russell, has called for the Sydney Ports Corporation to introduce key performance indicators into its Port Botany lease ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • Safe bets on BPI
    Baltic Panamax Index to set rate level for freshly minted fixture involving kamsarmax bulker.
  • Westshore recruits another
    Norwegian offshore specialist presses on with talent search as it poaches broker from Bank 1 Oslo.
  • Street surveys box shocker
    Wells Fargo checks containership market's pulse following news of historic partnership between CMA CGM and MSC.
  • CMA CGM holds the line
    French liner giant on track to weather market storm while it waits for 2012 recovery, CFO says.
  • Scorpio prices
    Shares of New York-listed product tanker player slide 20% after pricing $44m fundraiser.
  • Supply deal for ice-class owner
    Helsinki owner of ice-class bulkers has signed up for iron ore shipments from north Baltic.
  • MSC and CMA CGM team up
    World's number two and three container lines pursue savings by forging alliance on major trades including Asia to Europe.
  • Clarksons' Viking venture
    World's largest shipbroker just got bigger with the acquisition of two Oslo broking houses.
  • FSL seals refinancing deal
    Relief for Singapore-listed shipping trust as it wraps up $480m loan with eight-bank syndicate.
  • Five treated after fire
    Blaze in accommodation block on Egypt's Abu Rdees brought under control off Germany.
  • Ultrabulk takeover succeeds
    Van Appen-controlled Ultrabulk of Santiago has accomplished its target of 90% ownership in U-Sea.
  • Nelson Star pollutes again
    Reefer ship has an oil spill in Germany, the second one in less than six weeks.
  • Vafias wins round four
    Shipowner says arrest of Grand China Logistics vessel produces instant result in charter payment row.
  • Vargon fleet vanishes
    Five veteran cargoships auctioned off in Svendborg following Swedish owner's bankruptcy.
  • Photo votes wanted
    Time to choose your favourite as shortlist of 12 pictures is revealed in TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition.
  • Gulen runs onto rocks
    Norwegian ferry suffers suspected propeller and rudder damage in grounding off Amlabukta.
  • Clarksons snaps up EnShip
    UK shipbroker's port services unit takes over Aberdeen shipping agency.
  • Dockwise bags Chinese deal
    COOEC's new semi-submersible transport vessel to join Dutch heavy-lift player's fleet.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • MISC Berhad quits container liner business
  • MSC-CMA CGM form alliance
  • CTSA amends bunker surcharge
  • ANL raising Asia-Australia rates
  • MSC to raise EB transpacific rates
  • MSC raising SE Asia-Australia rates
  • COSCO raising Far East-Australia rates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2011
  • Total Lubmarine sees sales of Talusia Universal climb
    Company claims lube oil is unique in managing ECA transitions and slow steaming.
  • IFO prices soften in Fujairah
    Bunker price movements 'mixed' in South Africa.
  • Public hearings on sulphur limit come to an end
    'No way' EU will ask for extended deadline on ECA sulphur cap.
  • Rotterdam prices steady
    Another quiet day in Hamburg.
  • Ferry firm predicts ECA-related job losses
    Fuel cost increase in 2015 may force it to take a third of its ships from service.
  • Japan hopes legislation will boost energy-saving technology
    Ministry of Transport wants laws to be in line with IMO Energy Efficiency Design Index.
  • 'Sophisticated regulations' needed to reflect reality in shipping
    Carnival willing to stake its reputation on ECA compliance tool developed to allow more flexibility through sulphur averaging.
  • WFS starts court proceedings
    Company is pursuing claim for 'unpaid bunker bill'.
  • Asian bunker prices lack direction
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering hubs on Thursday, says traders.
  • Singapore onshore fuel stocks at two-week high
    Market expects heavier supplies as refiners capitalise on high price levels.
  • East China fuel oil imports drop 23% on-month
    Bonded bunker players imported fewer fuel oil cargoes in November.
  • Hanjin Shipping raises rates amid rising bunker prices
    Current rates for Asia-Europe trades cannot cover basic operating costs 'let alone' hiking fuel prices, it says.
  • South Korean JV to start construction of bunker storage facility
    Hanjin Shipping and Samsung C&T to jointly commence construction of bunker fuel storage tanks at Busan New Port.
  • Tight 380 cSt avails easing in Tokyo Bay
    As local refiners commence sale of volumes for December.
  • Lower fuel consumption 'holy grail' of eco ship design
    More shipowners turning to 'eco-type' handysize bulkers amid softening newbuilding prices.

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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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- country
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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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