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May 4, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • No penalties for late river wheat shipments: CME
    Shippers of soft red winter wheat will not be penalised for loading delays tied to current flooding and high water along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, CME Group said on Monday.
  • Water levels on the Rhine, Danube fall
    Water levels on the Rhine and Danube in Germany have fallen again after dry weather and ships cannot sail fully loaded on both rivers, traders said on Monday. In some southern areas of the Rhine, vessels are sailing less than 50 per cent full, one trader said.
  • China-made yachts mark rise of local luxury brands
    Caprice Lam took 90 minutes to close his first luxury-yacht sale, from the time the customer stepped aboard the 62-foot vessel on China's Hainan Island to the moment the bank wired the 35 per cent deposit.
Strait Talk
  • More than just a bunker hub
    SINGAPORE Maritime Week has come and gone, very successfully, and no doubt most minds are firmly fixed on day-to-day business once more.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • No penalties for late river wheat shipments: CME
    Shippers of soft red winter wheat will not be penalised for loading delays tied to current flooding and high water along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, CME Group said on Monday.
  • Water levels on the Rhine, Danube fall
    Water levels on the Rhine and Danube in Germany have fallen again after dry weather and ships cannot sail fully loaded on both rivers, traders said on Monday. In some southern areas of the Rhine, vessels are sailing less than 50 per cent full, one trader said.
  • China-made yachts mark rise of local luxury brands
    Caprice Lam took 90 minutes to close his first luxury-yacht sale, from the time the customer stepped aboard the 62-foot vessel on China's Hainan Island to the moment the bank wired the 35 per cent deposit.
Strait Talk
  • More than just a bunker hub
    SINGAPORE Maritime Week has come and gone, very successfully, and no doubt most minds are firmly fixed on day-to-day business once more.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to raise Asia-Europe rate US$250 per TEU from June 1
  • CMA CGM to raise Asia-north Europe rates US$225/TEU from June 1
  • China-to-Chennai loop with 1,700-TEU ships from Hanjin, CMA CGM, TSL, BTL
  • CTSA increases currency surcharge to 10pc from June 1
  • First 8,888-TEU ship of eight, OOCL Beijing, is named in Shanghai
  • Asia-Europe main ports' first quarter volumes increase, Mumbai sole decliner
  • SITC first quarter profit up 7pc as sales rise 24pc to US242.9 million
  • Lay-ups return to pre-crisis levels with only 0.9pc of box fleet idle
  • Samudera profit hits US$152,000, erasing last year's $1.4 million quarterly loss
  • China signs accords to nearly double trade with Indonesia by 2015
  • HAFFA re-elects chairman Paul Tsui, appoints executive council
  • Mumbai rival APMT Pipavav Q1 profit soars 46pc to US$1.3 million
  • South Africa's Transnet picks Konecranes for Johannesburg box depot
  • Norfolk Southern Q1 intermodal revenue up 18pc, profit rises 26pc
  • TIACA sees major trouble if US insists on 100pc screening deadline
  • FedEx Express builds regional air freight hub in Singapore
  • Construction work starts on new cargo facility at Edmonton airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI recognised for its shipping prowess at Dun & Bradstreet-Rolta Corporate Awards
  • Exporters eye big opportunity in Pak
  • MPSEZL to develop Australia's Abbot Point Coal Terminal
  • After Lucknow, Emirates SkyCargo sets sights on Jaipur, Coimbatore & Amritsar
  • Pvt. firms may get more investment options in rail sector
  • Ban on maize exports sought to rescue poultry sector
  • Core industries grow 5.9 pc in 2010-11
  • Curbs sought on used equipment imports to ensure quality
  • Forex reserves climb $ 1.79 bn to $ 310 bn
  • High output may push pulses imports lower by 14 pc
  • RBI hikes FII cap for infra cos NCDs, bonds
  • RBI raises short-term lending rate to 7.25 pc
  • Vegetable oil imports to dip to 3-year low
  • India, Mauritius to convene JWG on DTAA

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • TAV Airports renovating two airports in Fyrom
    The Turkish TAV Airports Holding has completed the renovation of Ohrid airport in the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia (Fyrom). The group, which started managing both ...
  • IST Group plans to produce railcars mechanics in Russia
    The Russian-based investment conglomerate IST Group will establish a new venture in Tikhvin, a city near St Petersburg, to make freight cars using systems from a US su...
  • Master plan to develop operations at Cleveland airport
    The US state of Ohio has unveiled a USD 1.6 billion (EUR 1.1 billion) master plan to expand Cleveland Hopkins International Airport over the next 24 years. The construction of a ne...
  • Former Air France cargo executives indicted in conspiracy to fix rates and surcharges on air cargo shipments
    A Chicago IL (USA) grand jury returned an indictment against Marc Boudier, former executive vice-president of the cargo division of Air France, and Jean Charles Foucault, former vi...
  • Union Pacific Railroad investing nearly USD 29 million for track improvements to Its Missouri Line
    The US rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving Missouri's transportation infrastructure with a nearly USD 29 million investment to enhance the rail lin...
  • Volvo: truck deliveries up to and including March 2011
    Volvo Trucks' global deliveries in Q1/2011 were 81% higher than in the corresponding period last year. Deliveries to Europe increased gradually during the first quarter of the curr...
  • Norfolk Southern: railway operating revenues up 17 %
    The US rail service provider Norfolk Southern Corporation reported a Q1/2011 net income of USD 325 million, 26 % higher than USD 257 million for the same period in 2010. First-quar...
  • Natural gas motors for medium duty trucks
    The engineering and consulting service provider, MBtech, a subsidiary of Daimler, has developed a natural gas powered concept called "Compressed Natural Gas 4 Cylinder" (...
  • Scania's truck deliveries up by 71% in Q1
    Scania's truck deliveries rose to a total of 17,562 units during the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 71% compared to the first quarter of 2010. In Europe, deliveries jum...
  • "NYK Lodestar" linking Ho-Chi-Minh City and Hamburg
    The "NYK Lodestar" recently docked at the HHLA Container-Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg (Germany). The vessel's cargo included containers shipped directly from Vietnam for u...
  • "Stena Transporter" launched on Stena Line's Killingholme'Hook of Holland route
    The "Stena Transporter" has been officially launched on Stena Line's Killingholme ' Hook of Holland route, following a EUR 110 million investment to raise freight capacit...
  • Dockwise announces USD 34 million contract awards
    Dockwise Ltd has announced that its subsidiary Dockwise Shipping has landed six contracts worth more than USD 34 million for heavy marine transport services. Following th...
  • Steffes leaving Mitsui Rail Capital Europe
    Dirk Steffes, managing director and chief operating officer of Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE), a leading locomotive lessor, is leaving the company on 31 July to take up new prof...
  • Spliethoff Group: PWL new agent for Latin America
    The Latin America sector of the Spliethoff Group appointed Peter W. Lampke GmbH & Co KG (PWL) as its commercial representative and port agent with effect from 1 May. The appoin...
  • GLS Netherlands receives ISO environment certificate
    The parcel service provider GLS Netherlands was recently certified as compliant with the ISO 14001 environmental standard. The Dutch entity is the first national subsidiary of the ...
  • DB Schenker Logistics opens location in Kaluga
    ZAO Schenker, the Russian subsidiary of DB Schenker Logistics, opened a new business location in Kaluga a few days ago. Kaluga is a rapidly growing industrial region, particularly ...
  • DSV boosts Q1/2011 turnover
    The global transport and logistics service provider DSV A/S, headquartered in Br'ndby, near Copenhagen (Denmark), has published its figures for the first three months of business y...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • Statoil invites tenders for new category D offshore rigs
  • Cosco Dalian goes to Inocean AS for drillship design
  • OSD designs compact but powerful OSV's and tugs
  • Wärtsilä wins design and diesel electric contracts for Sartor newbuild
  • OSG reports more red ink, but sees signs of market turnaround

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • Port of Grays Harbor plans bond sale for expansion
  • Trade between NAFTA partners rises during month of February
  • NYK delivers relief supplies to quake affected areas in Japan
  • Disney vessel begins cruises from Port of Vancouver, BC
  • Port of Coos Bay re-opens overhauled Charleston Ice Dock

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • Electricity cuts in China to hit steel and iron ore production
    Fears raised that power supply restrictions will put pressure on key Chinese sectors
  • Panamax charter rates bounce back
    Average time charter rates make largest one-day gain since March 2010 to $12,490 per day
  • Handymax bulker sells for top price of $22m
    Taiwan's Galaxy Shipping is understood to have bought the handymax bulk carrier Paradise Island for $21.7m, paying the top price that the sellers were hoping for
  • Ace Tankers builds presence with $25m tanker buy
    Ace Tankers has bought the chemical tanker Golden Venus from Japan's Yamato Kisen Co, moving the relatively young Dutch tanker company a step closer to making good on its mission to become a major player in the chemical shipping market
  • Bangladesh yards plunged into fresh legal uncertainty
    Court order for breakers to restart business is now said to be only temporary
  • Spain threatens merchant ships in Gibraltar
    Warship tells vessels to leave Spanish waters
  • Croatia Shipping Registry joins IACS
    Class body looks forward to 'active participation and contribution'
  • ESPL in talks over transport of finished steel
    Direct calls from Hazira to Middle East and Europe likely 'within six months'
  • Diverse group that likes to keep a very low profile
  • Owners look to manage risk
    German owner Hartmann has turned to ship financing giant HSH Nordbank to understand and manage its risk professionally
  • Training is key to improving service levels
  • Public policy and the payment of ransoms
    Court reaffirms that ransom payments to pirates are not against English public policy and are therefore legal
  • South Korean regulator to monitor overseas performance
  • Direct taxation is the best way to Curb CO2 emissions
    Putting a price on carbon emissions is the simple answer to reducing ships' CO2 emissions
  • Sovereign funds eye Glencore listing
    The chance of a major Chinese sovereign investment in the Glencore IPO may signal a new zeal for the commodities trades
  • CSAV wins support from Zodiac Maritime
    Fixes series of 9,000 teu vessels to troubled line as falling freight rates and high fuel costs return Latin American shipping company to the red
  • LNG carrier rates head towards $100,000 per day
    Market turns 'red-hot' as demand grows
  • Odfjell terminals keep company in the black
    Chemical tanker business records break even as it ends run of losses
  • Globus to pay $31m for Gleamray panamax
    Six year-old bulker comes with two-year charter back and expands Nasdaq-listed owner's fleet to seven units
  • NCL first-quarter earnings up 37%
    Norwegian Epic pushes revenues up
  • CSAV posts first quarter loss of $186m
    Falling freight rates and high fuel costs return Latin American shipping company to the red
  • Let's get real over radiation
    Allowing irrational fears to cloud commercial decision making cannot be classed as sound judgement
  • Outside the box
    The container shipping market is sending confusing signals but over time, supply and demand will look more balanced
  • Forth Ports shareholders vote to accept $1.25bn takeover bid
    Victory for Arcus European Infrastructure Fund means UK's last listed ports company will exit London Stock Exchange
  • DVB Bank pre-tax profits soar in first quarter
    Increase in lending activity boosts results
  • SCI chairman calls for tougher response to piracy
    Supports Indian navy's 'no nonsense' approach
  • Rotterdam to extend radiation checks on Japan arrivals
    Ship monitoring to continue to May 15
  • OSG reveals 'disappointing' first quarter
    Reports $35m loss as revenues slump

Fairplayweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • Vehicle trades buoy BLG
    GROWING volumes in handling of finished vehicles and containerised car parts could produce record turnover this year, BLG Logistics said today
  • Barcelona reports box boost
    BARCELONA'S box throughput jumped by 23% to 538,000teu in the first quarter, largely because of a rise in exports, the Barcelona Port Authority reported toda
  • Four held in Barcelona cruise search
    SPANISH police said today officers have arrested four passengers in the seizure of about 30 kilos of cocaine at a Barcelona cruise terminal
  • Drybulk scrapping rise seen in 2011
    THE GLUT of newbuildings will lead to greater scrapping of bulkers this year, with almost 30M tonnes expected to be sent for demolition, according to Arctic Securities
  • CGG-Eidesvik JV formed
    SEISMIC operator CGGVeritas has formed a venture with Norway's Eidesvik Offshore to manage 10 of its high-capacity 3D survey vessels
  • EDF green-lights Dunkirk LNG terminal
    FRENCH energy group EDF has ended uncertainty about its plans to build an LNG terminal at Dunkirk by revealing that the facility is to begin service in 2015
  • DVB has bumper quarter
    GERMAN shipping and transport bank DVB more than tripled its pre-tax profits to €52.8M ($78.3M) in Q1
  • Costs keep NCL in red
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line, which is prepping for an IPO, suffered continued losses in its latest quarter as expenses soared
  • India/Sri Lanka cruises planned
    AMET SHIPPING India plans to route its cruise ship acquisition MV Amet Majesty to Sri Lanka
  • Indian breakers exploit Bangladesh limbo
    INDIAN breakers are bullishly snapping up tonnage while rival Bangladeshi scrappers reeled from learning that they need to return to court to stay in business
  • China plans Yangtze dredging
    CHINA is reportedly planning to spend 18Bn yuan ($2.8Bn) in 2011-15 to deepen part of the lower Yangtze River's navigation channel
  • Schiffsbank misses reversal
    DEUTSCHE Schiffsbank has seen its profits wiped out by loan loss provisions for the third year in a row
  • Iron import squeeze seen for China
    DRYBULK analyst Jeffrey Landsberg today told Fairplay electricity shortages might soon cause China to slash imports of iron ore
  • Courage's shares dive
    SINGAPORE-listed drybulk carrier Courage Marine's shares dived when trading opened today, after it said it would announce losses for 1Q2011
  • Tanker hits Fremantle bridge
    A BUNKER tanker hit a bridge at the West Australia's Fremantle today, halting the port's rail services

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • Mitsubishi Builds US Factory for Giant Transformers
    A Japanese manufacturer of large-scale power transformers will build a new factory at a Memphis, Tenn., site that will use...
  • Idle Box Fleet Declines to Pre-Recession Levels
    The number of idle container ships is at a 30-month low, with only 71 ships recorded as unemployed, according to...
  • NAFTA Trade Jumped 11.8 Percent in February
    Surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico was 11.8 percent higher in value in February than a...
  • Factory Orders Climb Fifth Straight Month
    U.S. factory orders rose for the fifth consecutive month in March, driven by a broad-based increase in orders and rising...
  • Atlas Air Profit Tumbles 69 Percent
    Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings saw its net profit fall more than two-thirds in the first quarter amid rising costs and...
  • Amazon to Build Eighth Distribution Center in China
    Amazon.com plans to build its eighth logistics center in China this year, Chinese officials said Tuesday. The company's newest...
  • US Container Imports Drop 2.5 Percent in March
    U.S. containerized imports fell 2.5 percent in March, the first year-to-year decline in 16 months, as a weak housing market...
  • Japanese Steel Exports Grew in March
    Japan's steel exports increased for the second consecutive month in March, topping February's total by 10.1 percent. The 4.09 million...
  • APL Revenue per Container Slips; Volume Grows
    APL's container shipping volume gained 12 percent year-over-year in the four weeks that ended April 8, but average revenue per...
  • Pirates Release Breakbulk Ship with Crew
    Somali pirates released the Sinar Kudus, an Indonesian-flag multipurpose vessel, and its 20 crew members on Sunday after 46 days...
  • Global Air Freight Grew 3.7 Percent in March
    International air freight traffic grew 3.7 percent in March over the same month a year ago despite a decline in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • TCC to sue shippers
  • Pirates back on the attack
  • CSCL falls into the red for Q1
  • Horizon sees Q1 USD33 million loss, but CSX helps out
  • Del Monte strengthens its relationship with GT Nexus

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • CECO trims EEC stake
    Oslo-listed owner left with 20% slice of Eitzen Ethylene Carriers following $15m deal with Jacques de Chateauvieux investment firm.
  • CIS endorses tanker titans
    Equity analyst at US-based banking wing of UK shipbroker says tanker stocks are poised to pop.
  • Athenian mulls scrap sale
    Brokers say Greek bulker owner could walk away with $6.5m if panamax lands on the scrap heap.
  • Essar ports lift gloom
    Indian shipping and port firm blames falling charter rates for poor end to the year.
  • Transatlantic tumbles
    Swedish ro-ro and offshore vessel owner sees first quarter loss grow despite revenue rise.
  • GLBS pounces on panamax
    George Karageorgiou in the driver's seat as Greek owner jumps on acquisition trail with $31.4m bulker buy.
  • Mundra in Ozzie port raid
    Indian port operator shells out $2bn to secure Queensland coal terminal.
  • Odfjell falls short
    Oslo-listed shipowner lags consensus in the first quarter despite returning to profit.
  • Crewman crushed
    Seafarer taken to hospital in Norway after accident on Allseas Marine's Solitaire.
  • OSG stretches losing run
    Morten Arntzen-led owner spends an eighth successive quarter in the red.
  • CSAV drops deeper
    South American container line blames higher costs and lower rates for decline in first quarter performance.
  • Radiation on car carrier
    Chilean port workers protest after low level of radioactivity found on vehicles within Hyundai No 106.
  • Asian owners stretch lead
    Asia Pacific fleet growth outstripped that of the EU in 2010 despite lower level of newbuilding deliveries, Clarksons says.
  • Awilco readies LNG listing
    Anders Wilhelmsen-led owner plots $150m Oslo Axess float for its LNG unit only a couple of months after entering the sector.
  • Fairstar to move Ensco rig
    Dutch heavy-left outfit wins deal to carry jack-up from Malta to Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • Tompkins names Meyer VP fast moving goods
    Supply chain consulting firm Tompkins Associates has appointed Bruce Meyer to vice president of fast moving consumer goods. Meyer was director of North American customer demand management at Coty Inc., where he assisted the company for more than a ...
  • ALAN lends logistics hand to U.S. South
    The American Logistics Aid Network is working with various relief agencies to identify crucial needs and communicate them to supply chain industry members to assist with the recovery in the storm-ravaged U.S. South. "We want to ensure that we resp...
  • U.S. trade groups disappointed by Doha
    Eight large industry groups expressed disappointment by the failure of the World Trade Organization's Doha Development Agenda to meet its goal to promote global economic growth by expanding trade. "A trade round is about opening markets and settin...
  • U.S. supply chain security strategy nears completion
    The U.S. government hopes to finalize a strategy for securing international supply chains sometime this spring, Christa Brzozowski, director of cargo and transportation security policy at the Department of Homeland Security, said last month. The d...
  • Begeman sworn in at STB
    Ann D. Begeman was sworn in Monday to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board. Begeman has served as a senior aide on Capitol Hill for 21 years, playing a role in crafting major transportation legislation, including the ICC Termination Act, which cr...
  • Southern Air appoints Soaper COO
    Southern Air Holdings has named David Soaper as chief operating officer, effective May 15.Soaper was senior vice president for aircraft operations at Comair, a Delta Connection carrier. He held several other senior operations management positions d...
  • AirBridge Cargo expands network to U.S.
    AirBridge Cargo Airlines has begun service to its first location in North America with three flights per week to Chicago. Russia's largest scheduled cargo airline said it will operate the new route with a Boeing 747-400 from Moscow to Chicago's O'...
  • Southwest completes AirTran takeover
    Southwest Airlines said Monday it has finalized the acquisition of AirTran Holdings, the parent company of AirTran Airways.Both airlines will operate separately until Southwest receives a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Admi...
  • TCC pursues container shortfall penalties
    The magnitude of the container "fall down" issue for liner companies, where shippers do not live up to minimum quantity commitments, is being thrown into high relief in the wake of decision by The Containership Co. (TCC) to end its transpacific se...
  • $23 million from 83 shippers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 3, 2011
  • Australian Navy to showcase hull treatment technology
    HST will provide the Navy with an initial fuel saving of up to 6% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Disney Wonder arrives at Port Metro Vancouver
    The Disney Wonder will make 18 round trips to Alaska from Vancouver and will call at the ports of Tracy Arm, Juneau and Ketchikan.
  • Tight supply in major NWE ports
    Prices holding firm on some grades amid tight supplies in Rotterdam and Hamburg, but fall in southern Europe.
  • Fujairah flat while Suez, Durban rise
    Erratic prices and no clear trend across markets on Tuesday.
  • Flow of Middle East fuel oil cargoes to tighten
    Refinery turnarounds and regional demand from power plants will limit arbitrage volumes.
  • Maersk Line 'sharing the risk' as bunker prices rise
    CEO says group is recovering 80% of the cost of fuel price increases.
  • Cruise line 'absorbs' climb in bunker costs
    NCL points to 'pricing discipline' and economies of scale.
  • Bunker tanker cuts rail links after hitting a bridge
    Fully laden tanker pulled clear by tugs after striking Fremantle Railway Bridge.
  • Asian bunker prices mostly falling
    Prices for 380 cSt material slump in Busan.
  • The Credit Insurance Paradox
    We will almost certainly see more collapses, as a result of the industry's Darwinistic tendency to self-regulate.
  • IBME promotes bunker trader
    Promotion to senior bunker and lubricant trader effective May 1, 2011.
  • New trader joins Dan-Bunkering
    New trader to join the sales team in Copenhagen.
  • Paint manufacturer offers refund 'guarantee' on efficiency gains
    Jotun Marine to reimburse shipowner if product falls below 'guaranteed performance'.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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