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June 3, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic sea index stays positive, outlook softer
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a ninth session on Wednesday buoyed by iron ore cargo business on the larger capesize vessels.
  • Oil tanker glut falls to two-month low with speed cuts
    A surplus of supertankers competing for Middle East oil shrank on Wednesday to its lowest level in more than two months - a sign that reduced sailing speeds may be affecting ship supply in the world's largest cargo-loading region.

Sched Netweb site
  • Manila's ICTSI to acquire Singapore's Portek International
  • US west coast imports up 5pc, but exports lead growth with 8pc rise
  • Drewry: Box shortage to ease this year after last year's drought
  • DP World delighted to be listed on London Stock Exchange
  • Horizon Lines struggles to stave off delisting from NYSE
  • Indonesia's Meratus Line acquires its biggest ship - 1,404 TEU
  • Damco unveils packaging optimisation to cut supply chain costs
  • Dubai Trade and NAFL logistics association consider alliance
  • Third Hong Kong runway needed, says Cathay's new chief executive
  • Finnair comes to Changi to offer daily Singapore-Helsinki flights
  • Tianjin plans to build world-class aviation industrial base

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • Aegis Group's net profit jumps 48 pc in Q4
  • India in control of piracy situation,assures Naval chief
  • Urmila Project Services consolidates its expertise in multimodal heavy transport
  • Mundra Port completes acquisition of Abbot Point X 50 Coal Terminal in Australia
  • Vishal Sharma is new CEO of Gateway Rail Freight
  • Decision to split MahaMumbai SEZ put off
  • Economic growth slows in Q4, improves slightly in fiscal
  • Exports maintain momentum in April, grow 34.4 per cent
  • India to emerge as 3rd largest economy by 2030
  • India-Iran oil payment talks to go on
  • Net direct tax collections down to Rs 4,000 cr. in April 11

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • Meyer Werft floats out Celebrity Silhouette
  • Cat Financial provides construction loan for Aker Philly tankers
  • Harley Marine Services receives environmental award

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • Asiana adding Portland Airport to list of all-cargo destinations
  • Horizon Lines note holders Ok new financial structure scheme
  • Port of Everett bringing back Working Waterfront Harbor Tours
  • Port of Seattle warns drivers of delays due to transport projects
  • Lynden International taps Ogle as Asia Pacific development boss

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • Europe-US gasoline MR rate rise points to market bottom
    But some brokers are anticipating further drops later this month
  • Beijing set to ramp up imports for electricity
    Dry bulk carriers could benefit from a surge in cargo demand during the northern hemisphere summer
  • SCF and Kazakhstan in oil transport dicussions
    Sergey Frank met Kazakh prime minister Karim Masinov to outline shipping services for country's oil exports
  • Chinese gasoil demand set for summer spike as power shortages kick in
    Power cuts and increased industrial activity to boost imports in northern hemisphere summer months
  • China power cuts could boost iron ore imports
    Although steel mill production may be hit, there could be an increase in foreign-sourced materials
  • China coal stocks fall to lowest level in a year
    Bulk carriers set to benefit from increased cargo demand
  • IRISL denies Israel connection
    Iranian company states it did not buy tanker from Sammy Ofer-linked Tanker Pacific
  • UK retailers count the costs of slow steaming
    Shippers have realised that they would be better off air freighting consignments across the world than seeing them languish in boxes on slow-steaming boxships
  • Little solace from OPEC for tanker owners
    Despite rising demand for oil and an official increase in OPEC exports, there is unlikely to be a call for more seaborne trade
  • Shipping faces cash flow crunch point
    Depressed spot rates look unlikely to recover soon, piling pressure on cash flow and asset values and raising the spectre of covenant violations
  • Scrapping to help ease orderbook
    Scrapping activity substantially higher between third quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011
  • The burden of interest
    Lloyd's List Intelligence looked at the impact that lower profits had on the interest coverage ratio of dry bulk and tanker companies
  • Newbuilding deliveries to keep rates low
    Prognosis for marked improvement in rates is slim
  • Shippers warn against moves to impose a bunker levy
    Global Shippers' Forum would support a voluntary initiative to cut carbon emissions, but it says shipowners must take rigorous action on efficiency
  • Fesco aims for majority stake in TransContainer
    Russian container carrier plans to buy 25% of TransContainer, bringing its stake to 37.5%
  • India's Adani signals expansion in Queensland port operations
    New owner to up capacity at coal terminal from 50m tonnes to 80m tonnes per year
  • South China Sea boost for high-spec jack-ups
    Despite sovereignty disputes offshore discoveries and production continue
  • Shoreside salaries rising across First World/Asia tigers, survey reveals
    Charterers and freight traders earn up to $90,000, while bonuses can be 50% of salary
  • Australia poised for regulatory changes to oil and gas exploration
    One national regulator will replace dual regime with state regulators
  • Grand China says hire payment problems are 'temporary'
    Cash flow management cited by third parties as cause of arrears that pit Chinese would-be giant against Greek and South Korean shipowners
  • Seafarers' unions and employers optimistic on Miami wage talks
    Recent ILO agreement on minimum pay 'will be considered' by both sides, says union chief
  • Latest economic indicators paint a confused and uncertain view
    Trying to pick firm forecasts for shipping demand is proving extremely difficult, with the numbers for key trade generating countries adding up to a very mixed picture
  • Russia's Gazprom to formalise and increase LNG exports to India
    Gas giant signs MOUs with three energy majors to supply 2.5m tonnes to each per year
  • JPPL finally gets approval to build bulk cargo port in Western Australia
    Kwinana container terminal set to open 2014 with second terminal by end of decade
  • Filipino seafarers say they can avoid EU ban over training failures
    Government and industry in talks over corrective action
  • CMA CGM shows the way on security
    It is inevitable that major container shipping concerns will inadvertently have carried illicit cargoes
  • Fix the problem, Philippines
    Brussels is threatening to ban Filipino seafarers from EU flagged vessels in a row over low training standards, but the problem stems from only a handful of academies

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • S Africa patrols coast of Mozambique
    SOUTH Africa has reportedly sent a warship to patrol off Mozambique to protect shipping from pirates
  • 270 migrants missing
    UP TO 270 migrants are reportedly missing today in the Mediterranean after their boat foundered
  • Serbia plans terminal off the Danube
    SERBIA is planning a cargo terminal meant to address persistent calls from shipping leaders for better use of inland waterways
  • Mississippi trade imperiled
    MILLIONS of dollars worth of trade are at stake if new vessel restrictions are imposed on the Southwest Pass on the lower Mississippi River, as expected, Fairplay has been told
  • Thai SEC chairman quits over TTA dispute
    THAILAND'S Securities & Exchange Commission chairman quit today over his involvement in an attempt by shareholders to force changes at drybulk carrier TTA
  • Maersk to use Malta as Med hub
    MALTA Freeport has closed a deal with Maersk Line to use Marsaxlokk as its central Mediterranean box hub
  • Fifth pirate jailed over hijacking
    A FIFTH pirate has reportedly been sentenced by a South Korean court over the hijacking of a chemical tanker and wounding of its captain
  • Offshore bonanza seen
    DMG & Partners Securities analyst Jason Saw predicted today that the offshore sector would remain robust over the next six months on high crude prices
  • Bangkok snarl costs Thailand's shipping
    CLOSURES at Bangkok's port stretching back to late 2010 are continuing to cause heavy congestion, the Thai Chamber of Commerce has complained
  • Horizon seals refinancing deal
    HORIZON Lines has agreed to a recapitalisation plan under which noteholders would take a huge stake in the company
  • Gazprom, India close LNG deal
    GAZPROM has agreed to transport up to 2.5M tonnes of LNG per year on gas carriers from Vladivostok to India's Petronet
  • TORM sells, leases back tanker
    TORM SINGAPORE, a subsidiary of the Danish products tanker specialist, has sold and leased back an LR2 tanker

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • YRC Worldwide Resumes Pension Contributions
    YRC Worldwide is once again contributing to Teamster pensions, but at much lower level than it did before suspending those...
  • Port of LA Adopts $976.6 Million Budget
    The Port of Los Angeles adopted a fiscal 2011-12 budget totaling $976.6 million, which projects operating revenues of $405.4 million...
  • Army Shipper Soars in Top Exporter Rankings
    The U.S. Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command increased its ocean export volume nearly four-fold in 2010, an apparent...
  • Profit Jumps at Transport Corporation of India
    Transport Corporation of India, the Asian country's largest integrated supply chain and logistics service provider, on Thursday posted net profit...
  • FMC Remains Closed After Power Outage
    The Federal Maritime Commission announced that its offices remain closed on Thursday while the local electric utility attempts to restore...
  • Michigan Governor Pushes New Detroit-Windsor Bridge
    Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder called on his state's legislature to approve plans to build a new toll bridge connecting Detroit...
  • Malta Confirms Maersk Move
    Maersk Line will operate scheduled services to the Mediterranean island port of Marsaxlokk, Malta Freeport Terminal confirmed. The...
  • Shippers Seek Lower Rates From Slow-Steaming
    Shippers are adjusting to slow-steaming by ocean carriers but want carriers to use some of the savings to reduce freight...
  • MSC Boosts Trans-Atlantic Rates to Canada, Mexico
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will raise general rates on cargo shipped from northern European and Mediterranean ports to Canada and Mexico,...
  • NOL Completes $1.1 Billion in Ship Financing
    Neptune Orient Lines said Thursday it completed $1.1 billion in loan agreements and documentation with financial institutions providing financing for...
  • Global Air Cargo Increases 5.4 Percent in April
    International air cargo traffic grew 5.4 percent in April but the gain lagged behind rapidly expanding capacity and behind growth...
  • Con-way Sends $200,000 to Aid Joplin Tornado Relief
    Transportation and logistics giant Con-way will send $200,000 to help tornado survivors rebuild in Joplin, Mo., the home of its...
  • UTi Worldwide Profit Falls on Higher Costs
    UTi Worldwide reported a 13.2 percent decline in net profit to $8.7 million in its fiscal first quarter ending April...
  • Horizon Strikes Deal to Refinance Debt
    Horizon Lines, struggling in recent weeks to stave off a debt default, said Wednesday it has new agreements with bondholders...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • ICC: protectionism 'increasing'
  • Russians still keen to expand in Black Sea
  • Horizon inks deal to refinance debt
  • Iran's container traffic up in 2010
  • IICL reports record year

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • GMS slams 'toxic' media
    Cash buyer lashes out against Indian news reports tying CEO Anil Sharma to demolition of infamous Ivory Coast polluter, Probo Koala.
  • Anadarko opens tender
    US energy giant's South American oil wing launches tender for two anchor-handling tug supply vessels, brokers say.
  • Gibraltar battles spill
    Welder fights for his life as Port Authority of Gibraltar tackles aftermath tied to fuel depot explosion.
  • Sergey's shake
    Sovcomflot's Sergey Frank visits Kazakhstan Prime Minister to discuss increased cooperation in tanker trade.
  • Filipino fibbers
    Seafarers from the Philippines are falsely claiming to be unmarried to avoid their wages being paid to estranged wives.
  • Thoresen row rumbles on
    Thai securities watchdog chief stands down over Thoresen Thai takeover scandal.
  • SA in piracy pact
    South Africa and Mozambique to carry out joint patrols in strategically important channel as Somali hijackers extend their reach southwards.
  • NOL nails container cash
    Singapore giant nets over $1bn from banks to pay for newbuildings ordered in 2007 and 2010.
  • Sammy lays down the law
    Shipowner personally intervenes to order fleet to steer clear of Iranian ports and further controversy.
  • K Line brings back quartet
    Japanese shipowner to reintroduce car carriers as economy revs up.
  • Canadian bid for V Ships
    Teachers' pension fund makes offer and aims to get their manager ahead of private equity groups.
  • Sales targets in sight
    Offshore and LNG order rush sets South Korean shipbuilding giants within striking distance of their 2011 goals.
  • Kayne in TNK share raid
    LA investment house grabs an extra chunk of shares in Bruce Chan-led company.
  • Dur trims DryShips outlook
    Lazard analyst slices his profit expectations for George Economou-led owner, but says shares are too deeply discounted.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • Hermann Services shuffles Southwest DC leadership
    Hermann Services has completed restructuring its Southwest warehouse management. John Murphy, executive vice president of Hermann Warehousing Corp., who joined the company in July 2010, has assumed executive responsibility for the operation. Tom Di...
  • Cambridge Systematics appoints senior managers
    Transportation planning and systems developer Cambridge Systematics has named Steve Capecci as chief of consulting operations and Sarah Ginand as chief of corporate services. Allison Karoly has taken over as marketing director of the Cambridge, Mas...
  • Maersk implements piracy surcharge
    Maersk Line said it has implemented a $70 per 40-foot container "emergency risk surcharge" on containers carried on its ships that move between the Indian subcontinent and various Middle East countries and pass through waters frequented by Somalia ...
  • Liners rely more heavily on box lessors
    Leasing companies purchased the majority of containers manufactured in 2010, and will probably buy as many this year, according to the Institute of International Container Lessors. The IICL said that lessors spent more than $4 billion for more tha...
  • Horizon announces financial restructuring
    Horizon Lines said Wednesday it has reached a deal with a group of note holders "for a transaction that will refinance the company's entire capital structure." It said under the plan, holders of most of its $330 million of unsecured 4.25 percent c...
  • System helps freight move after disasters
    The U.S. Federal Highway Administration will provide states with greater access to a modeling tool that can help them prepare for freight traffic shifts resulting from major road closures after natural disasters. The Freight Analysis Framework (FA...
  • COSTHA elects 2011-2012 board
    The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles has elected its board of directors for 2011-2012. The executive committee members are: ' President Robert Heinrich, transportation safety advisor for Novartis Pharmaceuticals in East Hanover,...
  • ESC not joining new Global Shippers Forum
    The European Shippers' Council has declined to join the reconstituted Global Shippers Forum, (GSF), which announced last week it is taking steps to become a non-governmental organization so that it could speak for shippers at organizations such a...
  • DGX boosts Caribbean, Latin American LCL links
    Dependable Global Express has expanded its less-than-containerload program to serve the Latin American and Caribbean markets. The Rancho Dominquez. Calif.-based logistics services provider has increased its LCL all-water service to a weekly schedu...
  • European Shippers Council

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 2, 2011
  • Fujairah prices fall
    Almost no demand in Suez.
  • North European markets quiet
    Bunkering back to normal in Gibraltar.
  • Gibraltar returning to normal after explosion
    Political party calls for review to ensure the port 'has the resources to deal with incidents of this type'.
  • Bunker suppliers 'sitting on tectonic fault'
    'Heightened risk of failure' as shipping companies face credit squeeze, conference told.
  • Bunker prices mostly down at main Asian ports
    Mixed demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Thursday.
  • Bunker market 'entering period of uncertainty'
    Stebbins asks how the industry can create sense of 'mission and trust'.
  • Finland grants subsidy for LNG-powered ship
    Ministry providing funds to build environmentally friendly ships at Finnish yards.
  • MRPL sells 380 cSt parcel at strong premiums
    High price levels may signal low cutter stock in July.
  • Vopak in joint venture to build storage facility in Malaysia
    Vopak eyes a total storage capacity of 32.7 million m' globally by 2014.

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