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July 4, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Floating oil storage market coming alive
    Enquiry to store crude oil on tankers at sea in the US Gulf is rising, although actual bookings have yet to be finalised, shipping and trade sources said on Friday.
  • Baltic index up on Russia grain hopes
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned positive on Friday, with the market watching Russian grains exports after a ban was lifted.

Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific rates rise after two months of weekly declines
  • Overcapacity, high oil plunge shipping mood to new low: Moore Stephens
  • Global carbon emissions trading scheme unachievable, say EU officials
  • Mainland-Taiwan direct shipping saves shippers more than US$100 million
  • Maersk expects double-digit growth in boxed palm oil, sugar, rice to Africa
  • Fujian port throughput up 16.2pc in first five months
  • Box ship owner to deploy 'slow-steaming' engines in 5,000-TEU newbuildings
  • DCT Gdansk fetes 'splendour' of its millionth TEU after 3 years operation
  • Maersk Line raises cross-hemisphere rates US$150/TEU
  • Sydney's 10th year of box growth, hits 2 million TEU for first time
  • MOL boosts fleet and revises its Asia-east coast South America service
  • US Coast Guard and EPA join forces on bunker fuel emission inspection
  • Singapore Airlines guilty of price fixing, to pay US$48 million fine
  • UPS Freight increases general rates 6.9pc from August 1
  • Thai cancels freighter ahead of contract term as cargo yields fall
  • Air China receives 4-star awards from SkyTrax at Paris Air Show

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • United Continental launches new routes from hub cities
    Increasing the recently launched service from NY-Newark to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, from three-times-weekly to daily, United Airlines and Continental Airlines, wholly owned subsidiar...
  • PIA starts to serve Medina
    Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) today starts its Karachi - Medina (Saudi-Arabia) service. From 1 to 11 July, the service will operate with either Airbus A310 or Boeing 777-20...
  • Toronto airport sees strong increase in cargo volumes
    Toronto-Hamilton International Airport, Ontario, which offers Canada's largest multi-modal cargo facility, has bucked the downward trend for cargo handling with recently released f...
  • European Investment Bank (EIB) supports with EUR 800 million for extensions of Poland's motorways on priority transport corridors
    The European Investment Bank (EIB) lends EUR 800 million for the construction of the following two sections of Polish motorways: 36 km of A1 Motorway between Pyrzowice and Maciejów...
  • Raimund Stüer is leaving TX Logistik
    After eleven years Raimund Stüer is leaving the German logistics provider TX Logistik AG effective 30 June 2011. As founding shareholder, he was responsible as Chairman of the Boar...
  • System network of 30 ELVIS partner certified comprehensively
    The German cooperation for truck loads ELVIS has concluded a comprehensive certification process. During the celebration on 27 June, the system's headquarters and 30 participating ...
  • GEFCO Benelux launches a track & trace-system for the vehicle transport
    GEFCO Benelux is launching a pilot project on a system to monitor logistic processes, intended for vehicle transport in the Netherlands. With the system - "GEFCO Arrival at Destina...
  • Duisburg Intermodal Terminal becomes partner of Trans Eurasia Logistics (TEL)
    The direct Duisburg - Moscow container rail link "Moscovite" has now been in operation for over a year and operator TEL - a joint venture of the Deutsche Bahn, Russian Railways and...
  • Etihad Rail invites manufactures to apply for pre-qualification
    Etihad Rail now invites manufacturers to apply for pre-qualification to be shortlisted and invited to tender on a competitive basis. Etihad Rail was established in June 2009 under ...
  • Balfour Beatty Rail/Gammon joint venture awarded EUR 30 million contract for civil and track works
    Balfour Beatty Rail, in joint venture with Gammon Construction, has been awarded the civil and track work contract for the Ulu Pandan and Bishan Depots in Singapore by The Land Tra...
  • Truck tonnage index fell 2.3% in the United States
    The American Trucking Associations' (ATA) advance seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire truck tonnage index decreased 2.3% in May after decreasing a revised 0.6% in April 2011, reporte...
  • Short Sea: Good parameters essential for growth
    During the fourth Short Sea Congress in Hamburg, the topics of customs barriers in ocean shipping as well as a solution oriented handling of the forthcoming sulphur reduction in fu...
  • Change of partners at Trans Eurasia Logistics (TEL)
    The direct Duisburg - Moscow container rail link "Moscovite" has now been in operation for over a year and operator TEL - a joint venture of the Deutsche Bahn, Russian Railways and...
  • Legal authorities place the Mory-Group under receivership
    Due to the inability to pay, most of the French transport and logistics group Mory was placed under receivership on Monday by legal authorities. For the time being all receivables ...
  • Schenker: More transparency with PIN for the procurement logistics
    Schenker Deutschland AG impose new standards with the online platform PIN (Procurement Information Network). With that the provider for integrated logistics enables industrial and ...
  • BDB: no expansion stop on German rivers and canals
    The German Federal Association for Inland Waterway Transport (BDB) pointed out during an expert hearing in front of the traffic committee of the German Bundestag, that the Federal ...
  • MOL Enhances Asia-East Coast South America Service (CSW)
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced an upgrade to its Asia-East Coast South America Service (CSW). From July 2011 through 2012, MOL will launch a total of 10 new 5,600 teu co...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • ThyssenKrupp rethinks Blohm+Voss plans
  • U.S. Coast Guard increases safety oversight on MODUs
  • Jackup rig order for Keppel FELS shipyard
  • JF Lehman acquires US Joiner
  • Shipping recruiter warns of LNG staff shortages

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • Port of Portland part of team reviewing region's industrial sites
  • WSDOT receives honor for maintaining top fleet
  • Ceremony marks unveiling of Everett fisherman's statue
  • Coast Guard reprimands officer for commanding vessel while intoxicated
  • US rail carloads up during month of May

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • Chartering rush ahead of US holiday fails to light up suezmax market
    Owners unable to raise rates on busy chartering due to overcapacity in the Atlantic
  • Oil demand not enough to trump tanker overcapacity
    Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait may be willing to provide additional volumes, but the tanker delivery schedule continues to overwhelm the market
  • Fonterra launches New Zealand freight revolution
    Dairy giant's Kotahi initiative attempts to attract bigger ships and reduce freight costs as CMA CGM reinstates Auckland box service
  • Capesize market could retreat as miners steer clear
    After two weeks of index gains the party may already be over despite a firm tone in the Atlantic
  • Rising wheat imports boost world trade
    High maize prices encourage more use of wheat
  • Slow rally in capesize rates set to continue
    Owners securing $8.30-$8.40 per tonne for voyages from Western Australia to China, with talk of reaching the $8.50 level
  • Vietnam's plan to stabilise economy
    Major global port operators are investing in facilities as the country's box market posts a 17% rise in volumes for 2010
  • DCT Gdansk celebrates a million teu
    Container unloaded from Emma Maersk is millonth box since terminal opened three years ago
  • Antwerp lays out a holistic road map for development
    Total Plan puts emphasis on the entire logistics chain and the customer's role within it
  • Rowan searching for a deal
    Hunt is on for new orders for offshore drilling platforms and acquisition opportunities
  • Rig builders benefit with newbuilds in demand
    Utilisation rates above 90% with high-specification jack-up rigs, deepwater semi-submersibles and drillships all finding work
  • Box carriers face further losses on Asia-Europe
    As rates plummet and capacity rises, it is inevitable more services on the Asia-Europe trade will have to be suspended
  • Why is it so difficult to save lives simply?
    Scarcely a week goes by without a fatal accident in an enclosed space on a ship, but common sense measures to cut the death toll are ignored
  • Prokopiou confirms Seatraders' first boxship orders, at $140m
    Tanker and LNG owner has swiftly rebuilt the fleet of often-overlooked dry arm
  • Finance baton passes to China
    CDB on track with Aegean Baltic Bank and Maersk, while China Exim also targets Greece
  • Boskalis offloads terminal interests
    Sells package of oil and gas terminal activities and eight anchor handling tugs for $450m to Lamnalco
  • Maersk and MSC spearhead new cargo safety drive
    Information on dangerous practices and incidents to be shared across the industry
  • Ceres LNG outsources maintenance to Wärtsilä
    Deal marks continuing trend to find engineering skills outside core shipboard competence
  • CMA CGM boosts green credentials
    French line purchases 18,000 additional eco-containers bringing total to 10% of box fleet
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary is no easy target
    Commander issues warning to private shipping companies eyeing its business
  • Greek owner to test Cargill towing kite
    Anbros Maritime's handysize bulker Aghia Marina to be fitted with SkySails system
  • Port Botany sees 10th consecutive annual growth record
    Box throughputs up 6.1%, while container volumes up 5.7%
  • Blohm+Voss sale collapses
    Owner ThyssenKrupp says commercial opportunities that justified deal with Abu Dhabi Mar have now faded
  • K Line wants to take its time before committing to very large boxships
    But analyst warns stalling to gauge future growth in cargo volumes is not without risk
  • Chinese banks vie for larger slice of ship finance pie
    Overseas push by China Exim and Sinosure reflect new engagement with foreign deals
  • A rock and a hard place
    Freight forwarders claimed recently that there are not enough trucks left in Europe to support a modal backshift away from ships, but that is missing a key point
  • Nautilus to form Swiss section
    Talks on collaboration also being held with UK unions representing maritime, railway and road transport workers
  • SITC volumes and freight rates up but slowdown could be on the horizon
    Inflation, yuan appreciation and labour costs puts squeeze on Chinese exporters
  • Third Korea Line tanker heads for US court auction
    Minimum bid of $42.5m on Blue Jasper

Fairplayweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • Wärtsilä awarded Ceres contract
    CERES LNG Services, a Greek ship management company, said today it has awarded a contract to Wärtsilä covering six LNG carriers
  • Abandoned ferries to be removed from Piraeus
    SEVEN inactive ferries berthed at the passenger terminal of Greece's largest port are to be removed
  • Oorja stake to be sold
    MERCATOR Lines hopes to raise $150M by selling a 30% stake in its Singapore subsidiary Oorja Holdings
  • EC to investigate Spanish tax scheme
    THE EC said today it plan to investigate whether a Spanish tax-lease ship financing scheme is compatible with EU rules on government aid
  • Havila pricing scrapes bottom of range
    HAVILA Shipping, the listed Norwegian operator of offshore vessels, has completed a private placement of 2.56M new shares at 52.50 kroner ($9.50)
  • Ashes to ashes for Panamax coal cargoes
    COAL DATA provider IHS McCloskey told Fairplay today that China is increasing cargoes of coal with high calorific value from South Africa and Australia
  • OSM manages Maersk ships
    NORWAY'S OSM is taking over management of six Maersk Line box ships in the Philippines, its first such deal with the Danish group
  • Suitor, declare yourself
    SINGAPORE securities company DMG & Partners warned today that port operator Portek's unnamed suitor should soon declare its intentions
  • Late Dalrymple flood recovery warned
    PROJECTIONS for Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal indicate that full recovery from Australia's January floods is now not predicted until 4Q2011, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Supramax ballasting rises
    SOFTENING Supramax rates are forcing several owners to ballast vessels that normally operate on India/Richards Bay routes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • U.S. Factory Index Inches Upward, China Slips
    Manufacturing growth in the United States accelerated in June for the first time in five months, according to the Institute...
  • APL Plans Chicago Intermodal Terminal
    Container shipping line APL is building an intermodal container terminal in Joliet, Ill., to strengthen its transcontinental network in the...
  • Q&A: Ocean Carriers Implementing No-Show Fees
    Editor Peter T. Leach gives a preview to his upcoming story in the July 4 issue of The Journal of...
  • Seattle Box Imports Dive 27.8 Percent
    Container imports at the Port of Seattle fell back 27.8 percent in May from the same month a year ago...
  • UPS Freight Hikes Rates 6.9 Percent
    UPS Freight will take a 6.9 percent general rate hike Aug. 1, a move that could signal a stronger across-the-board...
  • Panalpina Aims to Boost Logistics Market Growth
    Panalpina, the Swiss global forwarder and logistics group, vowed to outperform market growth in air and ocean freight and logistics,...
  • Customer Location Central to DC Choices, Shippers Say
    Locating close to customers often is more important than tax and financial incentives in choosing distribution facilities, shippers told The...
  • Global IT Spending Forecast Raised
    The Gartner research group raised its projection for global IT spending this year, saying the industry is absorbing the impact...
  • Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 27-July 1
    Hapag-Lloyd announced a steep hike in its "war risk surcharge" on all cargo moving to and from ports in Libya. The...
  • The Lure of Inland Ports
    Last week, we launched a new Journal of Commerce event in Chicago, the Inland Port Logistics Conference. The name might...
  • Broken Seal, Broken Trust
    Q: We are a motor carrier and have a major customer who has some rigid ideas about the importance of...
  • 3PLs Linked In
    Ken Kowal is one of a small but growing number of logistics professionals wired into social media. Prior...
  • In Stock, Out of Sync
    Inventory management has a dark secret: Forecasting isn't only worthless; it also exacerbates the very problem it was designed to...
  • Smart Ways
    The Teamsters union and some environmental groups have been pushing for a federal solution to clean-trucks standards at the country's...
  • Forwarder Leschaco Names Malambri US Chief
    Freight forwarder Leschaco named Mark Malambri president and CEO of the Germany-based company's U.S. operations. Malambri is joining...
  • NYK Drops Chassis in Oakland, Minneapolis
    NYK Line is extending its plan to phase out chassis services, dropping the equipment provision in Oakland and Minneapolis for...
  • Baird Drops Coverage of YRC Worldwide
    Baird Equity Research is dropping its coverage of YRC Worldwide, as the trucking giant heads toward a financial restructuring that...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • HFW lists carriers' rites at dawn
  • CSAV talks alliances with MSC and CMA CGM
  • Shippers get new scheduling tool
  • PANYJ achieves record volumes for May
  • Safmarine shuts its services to Iran

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • Reef protection in place
    Surveillance system extended to whole of Australia's Great Barrier Reef after bulker grounding last year.
  • Gard wins Rita legal round
    Skirmishing over costly windstorm losses in the Gulf of Mexico continue in London court.
  • Bye bye, Pipavav Shipyard
    And hello to Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering, as Indian yard changes name and focus.
  • Spain under microscope
    Europe investigates legality of leasing scheme for ship purchases using tax relief.
  • Iran violation costs Gen Re
    Payout to Steamship Mutual to reimburse NITC tanker claim falls foul of US sanctions.
  • Yards get more time
    Canada extends deadline for four shipbuilders to submit bids for $35bn of newbuilding contracts.
  • Money beats being broke
    A master of the universe and a humble shipowner speak, the trade off between time and money in ransom negotiations and Noah's Ark runs into trouble again.
  • Cargill picks Anbros
    Trader to put Skysails kite on Greek owner's chartered bulker, the biggest vessel yet to fly the green flag.
  • Tanker crew rescued
    UK warship takes ill seafarers from small UAE-owned vessel that had lost power and was taking on water off Oman.
  • Globus grabs more
    Greek owner sells $22m of shares in follow-on offering to fund supramax buy.
  • Ceres signs with Wartsila
    Finnish engine builder picks up five year maintenance contract for six LNG carriers.
  • Boskalis sells AHTS ships
    Dutch dredging group offloads subsidiary Smit's terminal and offshore ship operations to 50%-owned unit Lamnalco.
  • $3.8bn and counting...
    Having spent a fortune on massive Triple-E boxships already, Maersk eyes more orders.
  • Havila pockets share cash
    Norwegian company raises NOK 198m to take over five jointly owned platform supply ships.
  • DNA database for pirates
    UN anti-piracy group CGPCS aims to have data bank on Somali gunmen up and running next year.
  • B+V sale collapses
    Germany's ThyssenKrupp ends talks with Abu Dhabi Mar over transfer of merchant shipbuilding in Hamburg.
  • Teekay wins FPSO work
    New York-listed owner fixes out $1bn Samsung newbuilding to BG Norge in the North Sea.
  • Rose retires from Dahlman
    New York shipping bank confirms TradeWinds report of management shakeup, replacing chief executive with chairman, Kim Fennebresque.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • Washington Notebook
  • 'Complicit in Iran's strategy'
    'Complicit in Iran's strategy' 'Complicit in Iran's strategy'...
  • Thieving by rockets' red glare
    Freight Watch International warns that the 4th of July weekend has the second-highest rate of cargo theft for any weekend of the year -- second only to Thanksgiving -- over the past five years. In a bulletin this week it said holidays can cause lon...
  • Group asks Maersk for total pullout from Iran
    Following Maersk Line'sannouncement earlier this week that it was ending shipments to three Iranian ports , the pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is asking the world's largest shipping company to completely end business in Iran. ...
  • CSAV in talks with MSC, CMA CGM
    Chilean shipping company CSAV saidit is negotiating with Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGMabout joint operating agreements or consortia in some services. It said services being discussed include routes between Asia and Africa, Brazil and the M...
  • NYK ends chassis in Minneapolis, Oakland
    NYK Line North America said it will no longer provide chassis in Minneapolis and Oakland for import and export containers moving merchant haulage bills of lading. There will be no change to the chassis provision for carrier's haulage shipments NYK...
  • Jumbo expands representation in Germany
    Dutch heavy lift shipping company Jumbo Shipping has opened a representative office in Bremen, Germany, in cooperation with breakbulk and heavy lift shipbroker Coli Schiffahrt & Transport KG. The new office, Jumbo Agency Germany GmbH, aims to furth...
  • DOT claws $527 million for TIGER III
    The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday it has made $527 million available for a third round of merit-based, competitive TIGER grants to improve infrastructure. Projects must demonstrate their ability to meet one or more criteria,...
  • Gen Re settles Iran penalty
    The U.S. Treasury Department said General Reinsurance Corp., based in Stamford, Conn., has paid $59,130 to settle liability for apparent violations of Iranian Transactions Regulations. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said the ap...
  • APL builds intermodal yard near Chicago
    Liner carrier APL said Thursday it has purchased land in Joliet, Ill., to develop a new intermodal container terminal. The 43 acres of space was acquired from CenterPoint Properties within the CenterPoint Intermodal Center, the largest inland port...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 1, 2011
  • Fujairah market stable
    Deliveries available for supply in Durban between July 5-11.
  • Rotterdam prices steady
    Avails tight in Hamburg.
  • World's largest maritime surveillance system in operation
    Aim is 'to deter shipping companies and their crews from engaging in unsafe and irresponsible actions'.
  • Global MBM deal to cut maritime carbon emissions 'unachievable'
    EU source says it is 'unrealistic' to expect MBM 'this year, next year or the year after that.'
  • The future of market based measures
    IMO's new secretary general can't be seen as using his position to push Japan's MBM proposal.
  • Warstila signs maintenance contract for dual-fuel engines
    'Dynamic Maintenance Planning offers owners a significant reduction in operating costs,' says engine builder.
  • Dan-Bunkering celebrates senior trader's 25th year
    Company holds reception for Jesper Juhl.
  • Dry bulk carrier to be world's largest kite-powered ship
    System will be installed early next year and will then be 'up and running in a matter of weeks'.
  • Bunker prices falling as week closes
    Demand mixed across major Asian ports on Friday.
  • South China fuel oil imports down 35%
    97% of the fuel oil imports were for supporting bonded bunker operations at South China ports.
  • Indian fuel oil exports to East Asia up 50%
    Cargoes sold at strong premiums due to generally tight fundamentals.
  • Indian shipping firms brace for 'tough times' on rising fuel costs
    Industry expects around 20% hike in operating costs.

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