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August 4, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boom seen for US ports catering to Japan
    Longshoremen at ports in Washington state and Vancouver are set to load more timber and lumber onto vessels destined for Japan as the world's third-biggest economy rebuilds from a US$220 billion natural disaster.
  • Anchor Ship may double its fleet
    Anchor Ship Investment Co, Japan's largest ship-fund manager, may more than double its fleet to as many as 50 vessels because of rising imports of coal and iron ore in China and India.
  • Owners pay clients to hire supertankers
    Supertanker owners paid clients for a second day to charter vessels on the industry's benchmark route as vessel supply continued to outpace demand.
  • India probes 'ghost ship' grounding on Mumbai beach

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL transpac, Asia-Europe on-time rates slip, but improve to US east coast
  • US west coast imports increase 3pc with LA-Long Beach up 6pc in first half
  • Advent of super megaships spark fear of coming shortage of European feeders
  • Shanghai's seven-kilometre six-lane Chong-qi Bridge has been completed
  • CAI International container leasing profits rise 92pc in second quarter
  • Twice-listed DP World delays US listing until market mood brightens: CEO
  • Hong Kong retail sales increase 30pc in June to US$4.01 billion
  • CMA CGM increases rates on westbound cargo from India to Europe
  • CEVA gains ISO, OHSAS accreditation in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary
  • BIFA says new EU Customs Code is delayed beyond June 2013 target date
  • Hong Kong air cargo volume slips in response to slack global economy
  • Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collective cargo falls 6pc in June
  • Malaysia's chief minister wants rates cut to boost Sarawak development
  • Korean Air orders 10 Bombardier Cseries with options on 10 more
  • St Louis and Missouri chambers of commerce blast China air cargo hub critics

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMET University holds first convocation
  • Shreyas Shipping & Logistics achieves improved top line in Q1
  • India-EU free trade pact talks in advanced stage
  • Japan eliminates duties on 87pc of export items
  • JNPT Chairman outlines his long-term vision
  • KPT setting up marine engineering college under IMU
  • Making Mormugao Port pharma hub could cut huge expenses: GPMA
  • Mundra Port's AMCT handles highest-ever overall & ICD monthly throughput
  • National SC Commission lends ear to relevant issues at Kandla Port
  • Sri Lanka aiming at Asian hub status
  • Nationwide banks' strike likely on Aug. 5

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Schiphol cargo growth continues in first half
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has continued to post healthy cargo growth throughout the first six months of 2011. Overall cargo tonnage handled through the airport stood at 753,073 to...
  • Bangkok Flight Services awarded IATA ISAGO certificate
    Following the successful completion of its corporate and station audit in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Fl...
  • Wim Bosman lauches Eco service
    Within the context of sustainable logistics, Dutch logistics group Wim Bosman, based in 's-Heerenberg, aims to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals. This means...
  • Norfolk Southern post all-time net income high in Q2
    Southern Corporation reported record second-quarter net income of USD 557 million, 42% up on the same quarter in 2010. Railway operating revenues rose 18% to USD 2.9 billion, a sec...
  • Hungary's Budapest-Székesfehérvár railway line to be equipped with ETCS
    The Budapest-Kelenföld to Székesfehérvár railway line is part of pan-European railway corridor V and is to be equipped with the ETCS train control system. Nemezeti Infrastrukt'ra...
  • Samskip ratchets up activities and invests in Duisburg
    The international logistics company Samskip with its subsidiary Van Dieren has been committed to the Port of Duisburg for many years. Now duisport is building a new combined transp...
  • MOL: on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011
    MOL recently updated on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011 for the major east-west trade lanes for its quarterly report in an effort to upgrade and improve the qu...
  • Mandatory advance booking for Estonia-Russia border crossing
    As of 1 August, all vehicles travelling from Estonia to Russia require a mandatory advance electronic booking of a place in the queue at the border crossing. The new rule applies f...
  • 2010 cargo volumes hit record high
    Airports Council International (ACI World), the global association of airports, this week released its World Airport Traffic Report 2010, presenting data from more than 1,300 airpo...
  • DP World: excellent Q2 2011
    Dubai Ports World has announced that its global portfolio of container terminals continued to build on its excellent start to 2011, with the momentum carrying over into the second ...
  • Newly listed TNT Express reports lower operating income
    Recently listed Amsterdam-based TNT Express has reported strong performance in the EMEA region. The company's earnings in Brazil are on track to meet the 2012 half-year target desp...
  • Toll Group acquires German ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling
    Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has added to its global forwarding business with the purchase in Germany of ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling (AWG). The b...
  • BBA Aviation appoints David Best as president of Asia Pacific
    BBA Aviation, the leading aviation support and aftermarket services provider, has announced the appointment of David Best as president, Asia Pacific. In his new role, he will be re...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Converteam to supply IPS for Mobile Landing Platform ships
  • Prospector Offshore orders two more jack-ups at Shanghai Waigaoqiao
  • Carnival agrees construction of three new cruise ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Port of Seattle income up during second quarter
  • Evergreen teaming with Mitsui for new Asia/Southeast Africa service
  • Crowley logistics group earns top 3PL honor
  • Trade between NAFTA partners rises during month of May
  • Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach present clean air award to Evergreen

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings plummet to fresh lows
    Brokers question whether owners can survive as the sheer volume of ships overshadows growing cargo demand
  • Transpacific freight rates dive as lines chase cargo
    Freight rates on the transpacific trade lane nosedived this week
  • Platou forecasts boxship market will improve in 2012
    Charter rates at present still under pressure as multiple owners make offers for business
  • CMA CGM transforms Marseilles' skyline
    Jacques Saadé has trumped industry peers with the view from his office eyrie
  • US Bill could bar class from blacklisted countries
    Surprise move could see classification societies being banned from working in the US
  • Cost of emissions tax will be passed on to customers, says shipper groups
    ESC's Nicolette van der Jagt says incentives and rewards scheme would be more effective
  • German owners edge closer to use of onboard armed guards
    Security experts say step is two to three months away, but cautious shipowners would prefer federal forces onboard
  • Disillusion grows over anti-piracy measures
    Four percent of owners admit to paying ransoms
  • Life is too complicated for the God Complex
    Decisions should be made and strategies built the way that life itself has evolved, through a process of trial and error
  • Credit Agricole guns for Seaarland companies
    Revelations emerge of ship arrests and unpaid crew as Marco Polo gets eight-day window to continue as a going concern
  • A miner's view of quality shipping
    We should applaud influential mining companies that are building a solid presence in shipowning for all the best reasons
  • Sovcomflot boss joins alarm over crude tankers
    Russian owner is well placed to weather the storm, but others may not be so fortunate
  • Diamond S purchase signals market confidence
    Investors express backing for the investment decision and its timing
  • Narrow escape from US debt default will not stop rot
    Trade and shipping capacity will still be hit, despite deal by US Congressional leaders to raise the debt ceiling
  • Europe's grip on cruiseships
    Aida Cruises has ordered two cruiseships in Japan, but European yards possess so much fit-out expertise that any migration of shipbuilding eastwards is likely to be drawn-out
  • IRISL leads second EU sanctions challenge and denies Iran nuclear link
    Group of 36 'affiliates' of Iranian line attempt to lift assets freeze and restrictive measures
  • Stella Marine and Albis Shipping in joint commercial management deal
    Blue Sea Tankers will focus on product tankers in handysize and medium-range
  • Diana Containerships draws close to acquiring sixth vessel
    Executives say more boxships seen for sale but no notable softening of prices
  • Dover welcomes fresh guidelines on sale of UK trust ports
    Department for Transport declares four "essential criteria" covering local participation, fair competition, fair price and future investment
  • Dry bulk value writedowns hit TOP Ships
    Below breakeven rates and gloomy market outlook prodded owner to sell ships
  • Aida orders cruiseships from Japan
    Germany's shipbuilding flagship Meyer Werft loses out as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins its first order from German operator
  • Pacific Basin profits plummet on lacklustre market and ro-ro loss
    Operator says handysize daily net of $13,660 compares favourably with $10,530 spot rates
  • The proper course
    Ship masters are the best judges of whether they need and can benefit from using a deepsea pilot, and companies should leave the decision in their hands
  • Costa Crociere puts in another order at Fincantieri's Venice yard
    Vessel will be cruise operator's largest and is intended to replace existing older vessels
  • Containerport operators face shake-up in rankings
    Drewry forecasts Asian companies and Turkey's Yildirim to break into top 20
  • Waigaoqiao back-ends contract to win jack-up entry
    Chinese yard accepts nominal 1% deposit to gain a foothold in high end of market
  • Ship runs aground for second time
    Karin Schepers refloated after going aground in Cornwall
  • SembCorp Marine bullish despite lower second-quarter profit
    Profits down 15% to $125m due to revenue recognition

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • IRISL lawyer predicts a 'speedy' EU trial
    A LONDON lawyer representing IRISL told Fairplay today that the company expects a "speedy" decision in its favour in its court challenge to EU sanctions
  • Don't pass the buck on ship emissions
    THE GLOBAL Shippers Forum urged the maritime sector today to pick up the dinner check when it comes to cutting emissions
  • Why bank lost faith in tankers
    SHIPPING analyst Doug Mavrinac told Fairplay today the IEA's release of crude from strategic reserves was a key factor in an investment bank's decision to revoke 'buy' guidance on shares of OSG and Frontline
  • UK's biggest cocaine haul found at port
    BRITAIN'S biggest cocaine haul has been seized at Southampton's docks, the UK Border Agency revealed today
  • Sell-offs sink TOP
    EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships said today it lost $103.5M in 2Q11, mainly because of impairment charges on three bulkers
  • HPH Trust posts profits
    HPH TRUST today posted after-tax profits of a HK$1Bn ($128.3M) for the period from 25 February to 30 June, with HK$653.7M in profits attributable to unit holders
  • Pacific Basin's profits drop
    HONG KONG drybulk and ro-ro carrier Pacific Basin today blamed tough market conditions for a steep drop in net profits in first half
  • US court grants shield
    MARCO Polo Seatrade has been granted interim relief by a New York bankruptcy court, allowing the company to operate while it reorganises
  • Suitors seen for German turbine terminal
    BREMEN'S port management group Bremenports today predicted "solid competition" among private investors for a €200M ($286.1M) wind turbine terminal planned for Bremerhaven
  • Diana Containerships reduces net losses
    DIANA Shipping's box unit today announced that its net losses were reduced year on year in the second quarter
  • Noble signs LNG deal
    HONG KONG's Noble has signed an deal in which the group would buy 1M tonnes of LNG per year from the Gulf LNG project in Papua New Guinea, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Rio Tinto offers higher Capesize rates
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Australian miner Rio Tinto has been offering higher Capesize rates for the Western Australia/Qingdao route to boost FFA rates for the segment
  • Court grants ONE relief
    OMEGA Navigation Enterprises has announced that a US court has given it a lifeline by granting "all of the additional relief" requested by the company
  • Oz port waits climb
    WAITS AT Newcastle's coal ports are nearing year-high levels today because of wet-weather backlogs
  • China's coal imports wane
    BUYERS of coal in China are turning away from international suppliers in favour of cheaper domestic supplies, IHS McCloskey reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Trucker Estes Express to Raise Rates 6.9 Percent
    Estes Express Lines will raise less-than-truckload rates an average 6.9 percent effective Aug. 8, matching rate hikes by many of...
  • CMA CGM's Low Liquidity Troubles Bond Investors
    CMA CGM high-yield bonds dropped sharply in Europewan trading on Wednesday after it reported a lower-than-expected liquidity figure, and reports...
  • LaHood Blasts Congress for FAA Impasse
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood blasted the U.S. Congress for taking a summer recess before failing to resolve an impasse...
  • CN Spends $165 Million to Expand Yard Near Chicago
    Canadian National Railway will spend $165 million to expand a freight yard in Gary, Ind., that it uses to build...
  • US Container Imports Rise 4 Percent
    Growth in U.S. containerized imports slowed to 4 percent in the second quarter after rising 9 percent in the first...
  • MIQ Logistics Buys British-Based TLC
    MIQ Logistics acquired British third-party logistics provider The Logistics Corporation to expand its operations in the U.K. and Europe. ...
  • Freight Shipments Down 3.7 Percent in July
    Freight shipments declined 3.7 percent in July from the previous month, a sign the sluggish economy is slipping, Cass Information...
  • US Factory Orders Dipped 0.8 Percent in June
    Orders to U.S. factories fell 0.8 percent in June, according to the Commerce Department, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing, which...
  • Yang Ming, OOCL to Combine China-India Service
    Yang Ming and OOCL plan to merge their two China-India-Pakistan services (CPX and CIS 2) into a single loop called...
  • Entrants Challenge Old Guard Terminal Operators
    Several financially strong companies, mainly in Asia, are poised to break into the global container terminal market, challenging the established...
  • Seaspan Takes Delivery of 63rd Ship
    Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan took delivery of its 63rd vessel, a 4,500 twenty-foot-equivalent unit ship chartered to "K" Line. ...
  • Diana Containerships Loss Narrows, Revenue Triples
    Vessel owner-charterer Diana Containerships said its second-quarter loss narrowed to $600,000 from $1.7 million a year ago, as time-charter revenue...
  • Bremen-Bremerhaven Container, Auto Traffic Soars
    The German twin ports of Bremen-Bremerhaven boosted first half container traffic by 25 percent from a year ago, outpacing growth...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hit 20-Month Low
    The average spot rate for shipping a container from China to the U.S. West Coast fell 6.8 percent to its...
  • JAL Posts $162.8 million Net Profit
    Japan Airlines posted a net profit of $162.8 million on a consolidated basis in its fiscal first quarter ending June...
  • India Shippers Blast Congestion Surcharges
    The Western India Shippers Association says shipping lines and the Indian government share responsibility for the congestion and delays blighting...
  • Zim Sets Asia-Europe Peak Season Surcharge
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services imposed a peak season surcharge on westbound cargo moving from Asia and the Indian subcontinent to...
  • Arkansas Best Swings to $5.3 Million Profit
    Arkansas Best, parent of ABF Freight System, returned to the black for the first time in nearly three years with...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Terminal investment bounces back, but is it enough?
  • Liners paying the price of 12% y-o-y Far East - Europe capacity explosion
  • 'Ugly' contest shifts to the eurozone
  • BGF feeder in grounding mystery
  • Hutchison appointed operator of Port Botany ILC

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Eagle on point
    Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner says it still has access to the cash it needs to ride out the downturn despite second-quarter loss.
  • Bank battles Marco motion
    Credit Agricole calls US bankruptcies of Antonio Zacchello-led shipping trio a "sham" during attack on use of cash.
  • Arctic sea ice on the move
    Scientists are endorsing the likelihood that the Northern Route will be traversed without icebreaker assistance.
  • MOL in short sea splash
    Tokyo-based shipping syndicate forges partnership with Hoegh Autoliners in 13-vessel venture.
  • German boxship 'grounds'
    Coastguard says HS Schiffahrts vessel struck Cornish beach in the early hours of Wednesday.
  • Benin joins war risks list
    Hijackings lead to a widening of area where shipowners have to pay additional insurance premium.
  • DCIX poised to pounce
    Simeon Palios talks S&P as Diana Containerships zeros in on $150m credit facility and another acquisition.
  • Fund plans bulker blitz
    Anchor Ship Investment looking to double its overall fleet to 50 vessels, president says.
  • Kiss of life for Maui
    A rescue effort is being mounted to resuscitate the Maui gas field off New Zealand.
  • Sales scar Top Ships
    Hits on bulker trio shove Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner deep into the red in Q2 as CEO turns banker.
  • Barclays bleak on dry
    Owners looking for an uptick in dry-cargo rates in 2011 will be disappointed, suggests Barclays Capital.
  • German pair in tanker pact
    Stella Marine and Albis Shipping get together in products tanker commercial management venture.
  • Pac Basin's 1H profit woe
    Klaus Nyborg-led bulker owner reports sharply reduced bottom line.
  • Tanker titans downed
    Frontline and OSG stripped of buy tags at Jefferies after one-two from IEA and global economy.
  • Carnival pens $2bn order
    Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner books three newbuildings in Italy and Japan.
  • Noble first for Papua LNG
    Noble Clean Energy has signed a Heads of Agreement with InterOil and Pacific LNG for the supply of liquid gas from a new facility in the Gulf of Papua.
  • Qatar Nav nets port deal
    Unit seals $500m contract with Qatar Petroleum to operate harbour vessels in port Mesaieed.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • Scaled back economic forecasts
  • Mixed 2nd quarter results
    Arkansas Best in the blackArkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating lossTropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating ...
  • August Feature
  • Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating loss
    Tropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating loss in the second quarter compared to a $4.2 million operating profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 fell to $79.9 from $86 million in the second quarter of 2010. "C...
  • OOCL, Yang Ming rationalize China/India loops
    Liner carriers OOCL and Yang Ming have merged two jointly operated China/India loops into one, according to a report this week fromAlphalinerand confirmed by American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The two lines have folded their joint CIS service...
  • Nhava Sheva snarls North America/India service
    Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday a vessel on its Indamex service was unable to complete its unloading and loading operations on Monday at the government-run terminal in Nhava Sheva, India's biggest container port, due to the replacement of rail mounted c...
  • Crowley service to call Tampa
    Tampa Port Authority said last week a Crowley Liner Services vessel will begin calling the port. It said theCrowley Americaswill offer service to Rio Haina in the Dominican Republic, Port au Prince in Haiti, Manzanillo in Panama, Puerto Limon in Co...
  • New alliance takes aim at CSA system
    Sanderson Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of logistics provider Transplace, has been named chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient and Competitive Truck Transportation. The nonprofit corporation, composed of carriers, shippers, brokers ...
  • Arkansas Best in the black
    Arkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $498.6 million for the quarter compared to $411.3 million in 2010's second quarter. The company said it...
  • OmniTRAX buys California short-line railroad
    OmniTRAX said Tuesday it had purchased the Stockton Terminal & Eastern Railroad. The 25-mile ST&E is located in California's Central Valley and is linked to the Port of Stockton via the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads. It is located near Intersta...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2011
  • IFO prices down in Fujairah
    In Durban, deliveries available for supply between August 5-13.
  • Bunkers International offering LSFO in Colombia
    Product available in Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg markets soft
    In Piraeus, it was quiet early in the day but the market picked up later as prices started to fall.
  • Coastal shipping '40%' cheaper than rail
    Domestic feeder service benefit from focus on hubs.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A.
  • Shipping firm gains interim bankruptcy protection
    Dutch company believes Chapter 11 filing will help 'restore the company to long-term financial health'.
  • Opposition to bunker levy grows
    'The depth of anti-bunker levy feeling' from shippers' organisations 'too strong to ignore.'
  • Bulgarian competition watchdog to investigate Lukoil
    Commission on Protection of Competition to decide if energy sector is operating as a free market.
  • High viscosity cargoes heading to Singapore
    Arbitrage volumes to remain low for third month in a row.
  • STX Europe unveils LNG fuelled cruise ship concept
    Ship design meets target to reduce GHG emissions by 50%.
  • Mid-week bunker prices continue to soften
    Avails of bunker fuel generally sufficient in Asian ports.
  • 'Oil-water' emulsion system lowers fuel consumption by 15%
    Study reports greater energy output with water emulsion than with straight fuel oil.
  • Tanker firm continues losses after 'sharp' rise in bunker prices
    Spot TCE rates for suezmaxes, aframaxes and panamaxes lower by 62%, 47% and 28% respectively, says OSG.
  • WFS closes Q2 with record performance
    Company 'excited about prospects for further expansion,' says chief.
  • Bunker prices mixed as crude falls for third straight day
    Demand strong on the West Coast, while the East experiences a quiet day of trading.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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