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March 3, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • LNG tanker shortage hurts smaller players
    A lack of available liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers helped push charter rates up this winter and continues to hamper trade for smaller players without access to tonnage, shipper Golar LNG said.
  • Norden Q4 profit slumps to US$23m
    Danish carrier D/S Norden reported a slightly smaller-than-forecast drop in operating earnings for the fourth quarter, hit by weak freight rates, and said that 2011 was likely to be a mediocre year.
  • Shipping costs threaten to drive up food inflation
    Spiralling shipping costs for commodities threaten to drive food inflation even higher as nations from Asia to the Middle East and Africa scramble for supplies, stung by grain prices that have more than doubled in less than a year.

Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH reorganises six Far East-north Europe services
  • CMA CGM increases services from Asia to US west coast
  • Maersk reworks Asia-northern Europe network
  • Euro shippers say taking Cape to duck pirates will only add to costs
  • Maersk's 21-ship Asia-North America butterfly loop to split up
  • CSCL sends containerships to evacuate Chinese from Libya
  • No-frills TCC launches second string between China and LA
  • Jiangsu to build 20 navigation channels in five years
  • Yantai's western port area investment reaches US$349.6 million
  • CNC offers 2 new intra-Asia loops with Yang Ming tie-up
  • Small truckers say US regulator abuses science to cut work hours
  • APL boasts 95pc on-time transpacific services
  • ILO attacks problem of misdeclared container weights
  • Houston January box volume rises 5pc, ship numbers remain flat
  • GAC opens shipping agency through Bahamas alliance
  • Asia Pacific airlines see January freight demand grow 6.5pc
  • IATA, FIATA split as antitrust probes strain relationship
  • Texas-based Con-way Freight staff help foil bomb plot

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo Global vessel makes maiden call at Mundra Port
  • Bhavani Shipping Services receives prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • Duty exemption to bring down ship repair costs
  • Shipping & logistics have received certain benefits in Budget, says Shreyas Shipping CFO
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese, Israeli weaving machines
  • Bharati's shipyard in Orissa hits port roadblock
  • Captive port policy soon
  • KoPT invites PPP bids to build jetty at Haldia Dock
  • Bengal cold storages may shut shop over rent row
  • Capital subsidy scheme makes cold chain infra projects attractive
  • Budget proposes 18.5 pc MAT on SEZs
  • Export rebound moderates rising trade a/c deficit
  • Ficci survey points to industrial growth slump in six months
  • Forex reserves rise to 30-month high at $ 300 bn
  • Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Budget 2011-12
  • I-T arrears soar to 2,48,927 cr.
  • SEZ exports record 47 pc jump in April-Dec.
  • UK aims at better trade ties: Fehnrich

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • JAL ends B747 era
    Japan Airlines (JAL) was the largest Boeing B747 operator for 41 years, during which the One World member operated over 100 frames. Now JAL operated its final Boeing B747...
  • First diesel-electric locomotives take to tracks in South Africa
    GE South African Technologies (Gesat), the South African subsidiary of GE Transportation, and Transnet Limited recently held a trackside ceremony near Pretoria to cele...
  • Turkey: Ekol Logistics opens new facility in Bursa
    The Turkish logistics provider Ekol has inaugurated a new facility in Bursa (western Turkey), in addition to its platforms in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Mersin, Denizli and Adan...
  • Delta Shipping introduces weekly Dunkirk-St Petersburg service
    Delta Shipping, which has its operational headquarters in St Petersburg (Russia), recently launched a service linking the French port of Dunkirk with St Petersburg. The line a...
  • AA Cargo optimizes market and industry information
    American Airlines Cargo division (AA Cargo) recently introduces Business Insights, an online resource offering market and industry information to shippers and freight forwarde...
  • Deutsche Bahn concludes sale of the Arriva Germany-Group
    After receiving the green light from the European Commission, the German rail service provider Deutsche Bahn has completed its sale of the Arriva Germany-Group to a consortium led ...
  • Gefco reinforces team with North Africa expert
    Gefco Germany has appointed Kirsten Marie Schulte as its new business development manager for the Maghreb region. The proven North Africa expert is responsible for the coordination...
  • Hamburg Süd: naming ceremony for 7,100 teu "Santa Clara"
    The German shipping company Hamburg Süd held a naming ceremony for the "Santa Clara" in Durban, (South Africa) on 28 February. The containership, the first of ten identical 7,100 t...
  • First giant CSCL containership calls Hamburg on her maiden voyage
    The CSCL Star, a 14,074 teu containership operated by China Shipping, recently called at the port of Hamburg (Germany) on its maiden voyage in the Asia-Europe Express-1/China-...
  • Norbert Dentressangle wins new contract with JCB
    Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services has secured a new three-year multi-million pound contract with JCB, the world's third largest construction equipment manufacturer by v...
  • Toll reports higher profit for HY 2010/11
    Australian-based Toll Holdings, a leading transport and logistics provider in Asia, reported a net profit of AUD 173 million (USD 175 million) in the first half of its fiscal year ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel: favourable results for 2010
    The Kuehne + Nagel Group, a global forwarding and logistics corporation based in Schindellegi (Switzerland), was able to benefit from the recovery of world trade in fiscal 2010. K ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires RH Freight in Great Britain
    Kuehne + Nagel has taken over the family-managed British road haulage company RH Freight for around CHF 90 million. The acquisition is in line with K + N's growth strategy and its ...
  • CMA CGM strengthens Asia-US west coast services
    The French CMA CGM Group is upgrading its services between Asia and California USA). As of May 2011, the consolidation of its partnerships will enable CMA CGM to reinforce its cove...
  • Iata switches AGM from Cairo to Singapore
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that its 67th annual general meeting (AGM) will be held in Singapore from 5-7 June 2011. The 67th Iata AGM is the aviat...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • Wärtsilä extends its waterjet line with new midsize series
  • Jeffboat starts hiring as barge demand picks up
  • TTS books more orders for car carrier RO/RO equipment

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • SeaPort Airlines ending service between Portland and Astoria
  • Seattle, Portland airports named as top on-time performance winners
  • Marcon acts as broker in deal for dive support vessel
  • Seattle Port Commissioners Ok new contract for Tay Yoshitani
  • Coast Guard names first female chief gunners mate

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • Transpacific box rates continue to slide
    Rates soften as major lines gear up to expand capacity on the Pacific by up to 10%
  • Widdows leads call for clearer data on intra-Asia box trades
    NOL's Ron Widdows leads call
  • Charter rates buoyant for forward positions
    But picture is weaker for promptly available vessels and pressure is building in freight trades
  • Korea Line creditors revealed as losses mount
    Shipping's biggest names and largest listed companies among those owed millions in hire
  • Price and politics hit shipping loan sales
    If selling off a shipping loan book is proving to be difficult, the reasons for that are to be found in the market pre-and post-credit crunch
  • When shareholders are just a distraction
    The most successful shipping companies are those that are the most flexible in their operations and are able to quickly adjust to the wild swings of turbulent times
  • FMC keeps watch on Shanghai information requests
    Commission to ensure US trades are free of unfair trading practices of foreign governments
  • Hamburgers happy to join in Bremen's feast
    Germany's maritime industry elite flocked to the Hanseatic city's 467th annual Schaffermahlzeit meal
  • UK port planning caught in political turbulence
    The coalition's new policies and restructuring have added to the challenges for the development of the UK's ports
  • Beluga's ownership in balance as Oaktree seeks greater stake
    Investor submits application to Germany's cartel office in a bid to extend its stake in heavylift operator to above 50%
  • Beware private equity unknowns
    Shipping companies should know their risks if they intend to let private equity in
  • Norden eyes further expansion as earnings soar 91%
    Danish owner to continue 'flight to quality' by building closer ties with dry cargo owners
  • 'Get real' over scrapping
    Debate rages on as to whether the shiprecycling industry should accept that the beaching method of dismantling vessels on tidal shores is here to stay
  • Industry split over beaching method of dismantling ships
    Progress would be better made by improving standards at all shiprecycling facilities
  • Finnlines results rebound as Baltic cargo volumes rise
    Stevedoring subsidiary to face job cuts as competition intensifies at Finnish ports
  • Asia-Europe box traffic hits record high for January
    Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea trades help drive up volumes
  • Box lines may need to switch fuel use
    Lines will need to switch from heavy fuel oil to cut bunker bills
  • Lloyd Fonds eyes expansion as it bounces back to profit
    KG firm posts net gain of $3.7m as it looks to explore a new asset class
  • Standard Chartered sees jump in transport loans
    Bank's transport, storage and communication unit sees new lending leap $4bn
  • HSH Nordbank swings back to profit
    Posts profit of €48m in 2010, after 2009 loss
  • Keppel Offshore pays $69m for stake in Dyna-Mac
    Deal expected to boost its presence in the FPSO market
  • Bangladeshi breakers expect green light for reopening
    High Court decision tomorrow over reopening of yards will have implications for around 100,000 workers
  • Showdown looms over seized Korea Line tankers
    Blue Emerald and Blue Jade embroiled in classical 'corporate veil' drama
  • APM Terminals eyes $1bn investment in Costa Rica port
    First phase of Moin Container Terminal to be completed by 2016 at a cost of $543m
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries wins $4bn in orders in January
    Order volume up almost fourfold from a year ago
  • We must work together against pirates
    We must all now get behind the initiative to orchestrate globally the response to piracy
  • Chirp is well worth saving
    Withdrawing the funding of Chirp is both a false economy and also short sighted

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • Obama pressed on trade
    WHILE key US trade accords are stalled, "the rest of the world is negotiating on free trade, and shipowners are losing out", the White House was warned today
  • Car carrier import pattern is reversed
    THE ERA of dead-cheap freight rates for Asia/Europe vehicle shippers is ending, with European exports beginning to outstrip those from the Far East
  • Petrobras plans its third LNG terminal
    PETROBRAS plans to build Brazil's third floating LNG import terminal near Salvador's port
  • Paragon locks up newbuilding funding
    NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping has announced a sharp drop in profits and the completion of financing for its newbuilding programme
  • CMA CGM responds to demand rise
    CMA CGM is increasing sailings from Asia to the US West Coast, a route on which it told Fairplay demand growth this year is likely to reach 6-8%
  • Oaktree seeks more of Beluga pie
    GERMANY'S rumour mill shifted into overdrive over an application with Berlin's antitrust agency by US investment group Oaktree Capital Management
  • KL narrows losses
    KOREA Line reported today to the Korea Stock Exchange that the bankrupt group narrowed its losses in 2010 from those of the previous year
  • Keppel buys JV stake
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel, the world's biggest rig building corporation, said today it has taken a 27.8% stake in a collaboration with topside module fabricator Dyna-Mac Engineering Services
  • Norden warns on 2011
    DS NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulk and product tankers group, has warned it expects a mediocre 2011 despite reporting strong figures for 2010
  • Goldenport to seek more box ships
    GOLDENPORT Holdings, the Greek box ship and drybulker owner, said it plans to raise its investments in container vessels
  • Hanjin adds VLCC, but it will be lonely
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Shipping has told Fairplay it will be steering clear of tanker purchases after receiving its first such vessel today
  • Moody's predicts decade of drybulk volatility
    CREDIT rating agency Moody's warned today that the drybulk sector's lack of discipline portends rate volatility through 2020. drybulk
  • Eng sees little Mideast fallout
    APL BOSS Eng Aik Meng said today that he does expect the Middle East upheavals to harm shipping markets permanently although the violence has sharply increased oil price
  • Pacific Basin pledges buys
    PACIFIC Basin CEO Klaus Nyborg told Fairplay today he still plans to increase its fleet, despite taking a profits whack
  • Aframax spot rate soars
    CHAOS in Libya and the worst ice conditions in the Baltic since 1987 have sent the Aframax spot crude rate soaring, shipping analysts said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • House Votes To Extend Highway Programs to October
    The House voted, 421 to four, to extend federal surface transportation spending programs at current levels through the 2011 budget...
  • Soaring Oil Prices Cut Airline Profit Forecast
    The International Air Transport Association March 2 cut its estimate of global airline profit in 2011 as surging oil prices...
  • Heavy Truck Orders Drop in February
    Heavy truck orders slowed 11 percent in February, but remained high enough to keep truck plants humming well into 2011,...
  • Europe's Air Cargo Grew 8.2 Percent in 2010
    Freight traffic for European airlines grew 8.2 percent in 2010 in a tepid recovery following two years of decline, according...
  • Mica Plans to Start Transport Bill in March
    The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will begin late this month to write its next six-year surface transportation legislation, said...
  • Drewry Trans-Pacific Rate Index Hits 53-Week Low
    Average spot rates on a key trans-Pacific container route posted their third consecutive weekly decline and are 37.2 percent below...
  • US-Australasia Carriers Post Rate Increase
    The six member carriers of the U.S.-Australasia Discussion Agreement announced a general rate increase that will take effect on April...
  • US Highway Driving Reaches 2007 Level
    Americans took to the road in increasing numbers last year, taking advantage of relatively low fuel prices as increased confidence...
  • Members of Congress Blast HOS Proposal
    Nearly 150 members of Congress urged the Obama administration to drop its proposed hours-of-service rule and keep the current work...
  • Goldenport Eyes Fresh Container Ship Acquisitions
    Goldenport, the London-listed container ship and bulk carrier owner, said it will invest in both sectors as it unveiled narrower...
  • American Feeder Lines to Launch First Service
    American Feeder Lines, which is seeking financing for a U.S.-flag coastal service, said it will launch weekly container ship service...
  • India to Put $47 Billion Into Infrastructure in 2011
    India plans to spend an estimated $47 billion on infrastructure development during fiscal 2011-12 to accelerate economic growth and expand...
  • TTS Marine to Equip Four Car Carriers
    Swedish manufacturer TTS Marine contracted to build and install roll-on, roll-off equipment to provide cargo access for four car carriers. ...
  • OOCL Dropping Chassis Service in More Cities
    OOCL plans to stop providing chassis for import and export haulage at nine more U.S. cities as of May 1. ...
  • Asia Carriers Boost Asia-North Europe Capacity
    The CKYH Green Alliance of four Asian ocean container carriers is boosting capacity on Asia-North Europe routes with the addition...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • People-power marshalled to defeat pirates
  • TCC to launch new transpac string on back of 'positive' market signals
  • Transpac VSA boost capacity with new service
  • CKYH reshuffles Asia-North Europe loops and launches new string
  • APM T secures Costa Rica container port contract

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • Stanships stung in US
    Louisiana port proves troublesome for US operator Paul Sa as Doric Glory lands on USCG's latest list of detentions.
  • McDermott goes deep
    US subsea contractor and offshore owner ties up $700m worth of installation contracts.
  • Fugro grabs TSmarine
    Dutch owner's fleet of subsea support vessels tips 24 following acquisition of Australian operator.
  • Wells tells Excel's fortune
    Bulker buys still in the cards if US-listed owner tosses bond drive back on the table, analyst says.
  • Brega 'free' after battle
    Operations "back to normal" at Libyan oil port but 10 dead as Gaddafi-backed offensive repelled.
  • Paragon strikes it lucky
    Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner scores $135m facility with Nordea-headed syndicate to pay for all of its seven newbuildings.
  • Petrobras pens biofuel pact
    Brazilian transport titans cough up cash to launch $60m logistics syndicate, Logum Logistica.
  • Nacala to expand
    Mozambique port to get $200m upgrade, while eyeing Vale's coal exports from Moatize.
  • Heads roll at Finnlines
    Shipowner chops 160 staff at three ports as it reports another quarter in the red.
  • NCL hikes prices
    Strong bookings prompt cruise line to add 10% to fares from 1 April.
  • Navios nabs $50m more
    New York-listed Navios Partners secures extra cash from Commerzbank and DVB to pay for cape duo.
  • Documentation dilemma
    Maersk recycling boss raises concerns over validity of hazardous waste materials statements.
  • Boost for brokers
    Lifting the clamp on ship breaking in Bangladesh will be celebrated by brokers, SSY says.
  • Backing for beaching
    Operational failings rather basic flaws in the method blamed for beaching bashing.
  • No retreat for Swiber
    Singapore-listed offshore owner pledges to remain active in Africa and the Middle East despite recent unrest.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • FMC publishes final rule on NRAs
    U.S. The Federal Maritime Commission said its final rule on non-vessel-operating common carrier negotiated rate arrangements waspublished in theFederal RegisterWednesday , as controversy swirls around the treatment of foreign NVOs. The new rule go...
  • CSTA to raise bunker rates in April
    Member lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said this week they will increase the bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from Asia by 20 percent to 30 percent beginning April 1. Bunker costs have skyrocketed in recent months,...
  • Maersk hikes transatlantic, Asia/South America rates
    Maersk Line said this week it will raise rates on the transatlantic and Far East/East Coast South America trades. The increase on the transatlantic is $300 per container westbound from Northern Europe to the United States (including Guam) and Canad...
  • MSC raises transatlantic, U.S./ECSA rates
    Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Tuesday it will raise rates on transatlantic and U.S./South America cargo beginning April 1. The eastbound transatlantic increases are $240 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container for shipm...
  • CKYH reshapes Asia/North Europe network
    CKYH Alliance carriers said Wednesday they are adjusting their service network on loops between Asia and northern Europe from early April. COSCO Container Lines, "K" Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping will amend the rotations of three of their fi...
  • GOP seeks to trim Coast Guard, MarAd, FMC funds
    Republican congressmen highlighted concerns about the need to rein in government spending during a hearing Tuesday on the Obama administration's budget requests for the Coast Guard, Maritime Administration and the Federal Maritime Commission. Fran...
  • Big 3 bank on transpacific growth
  • Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM shake up TP network
    Maersk Line and CMA CGM said Tuesday they will amend their transpacific service networks to the U.S. West Coast from the end of May. Maersk, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. operate a vessel sharing agreement on the trade that covers a host ...
  • Europe's Big 3 bank on transpacific growth
    Europe's Big 3 bank on transpacific growth Europe's Big 3 bank on transpacific growthCMA CGM's executive in charge of the transpacific trade told American Shipper Tuesday that Europe's Big 3 container lines are expecting solid to substantial growt...
  • Rate increases
    MSC raises transatlantic, U.S./ECSA ratesLiner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Tuesday it will raise rates on transatlantic and U.S./South America cargo beginning April 1. Maersk hikes transatlantic, Asia/South America ratesMaersk Line said...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • Statoil declares Havila charter options
    The Norwegian energy company Statoil extends the charters of Havila's AHTS-vessels Havila Mercury och Havila Mars with one year. The agreement includes another one-year option. Statoil also declares

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2011
  • Crude extends gains after unexpected decline in US inventories
    Crude oil futures in New York extended gains after a US government report showed an unexpected decline in inventories.
  • Tenders invited for terminal upgrade
    Klaipedos Nafta says new tanks will store fuel oil, vacuum gas oil, crude oil and diesel fuel.
  • Prices rise in Fujairah
    In Cape Town, IFO deliveries were available for supply March 5-16.
  • Distillate prices see double digit gains
    In Gibraltar, a supplier reported earliest availability would be March 9.
  • Limited bunkering still possible in Tripoli
    Player says priority is being given to 'humanitarian ships'.
  • Aegean starts operations in Cape Verde
    Latest market expansion initially serviced by one double-hulled bunker tanker with total marine fuels capacity of 4,200 tonnes.
  • WFS completes acquisition
    Price of purchasing Nordic Camp Supply has risen to $94.6 million.
  • New fuel leak reported as grounded vessel leaves Norway
    'Unbelievable' that damaged vessel was allowed to sail after grounding and spilling bunkers in Norway.
  • Bunker prices driving up food costs
    BW380 Index shows fuel costs up by 40% in five months.
  • Kontur deploys barge in St. Petersburg
    Bunker player wants to grow its market share in Russian hub and in the Gulf of Finland.
  • Bunker prices firming at key ports mid-week
    Supplies not an issue across all key Asian ports.
  • Singapore bunker firms seek local crew
    Singapore agency wants to 'encourage more Singaporeans and permanent residents' to become seafarers.
  • Tight 380 cSt supplies ease at Taiwanese port
    Replenishment cargoes arrive from Kaohsiung refinery, says CPC.
  • New jetties may boost bunker demand at South China port
    Two 50,000 dwt multi-purpose jetties at Humen port will be ready in May, says port source.
  • Rising bunker prices 'not so much' a concern, says APL chief
    Fluctuations in bunker prices passed on to customers, he says.
  • Limited IFO avails in Far East Russian ports
    High demand for IFO 180 last week squeezes supplies.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
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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