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July 5, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Foreign investor in talks to buy top German steelmaker's assets
    ThyssenKrupp AG, Germany's largest steelmaker, is in 'intensive talks' with a foreign investor regarding the sale of the civilian parts of its Blohm+Voss unit after failing to reach an agreement with Abu Dhabi MAR.
  • K-Line in no rush to add larger box ships
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Japan's No. 3 container line, said it may take as long as a year to decide on plans for adding larger vessels, even after its two main local rivals signed deals to add big box ships.
  • Port Klang, PTP move up one rung in top 20 rankings
    Port Klang and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) have maintained their top 20 rankings. In a statement on Sunday, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd said Port Klang moved up one rung from 14th to 13th spot with 8.87 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), with Westports contributing 5.57 million TEUs. It said PTP moved up a rung from 17th to 16th place with 6.54 million TEUs.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk experiences Asia-US trade decline, calls it 'stock correction'
  • Ningbo container throughput up 3.7pc to 6.1 million TEU in first five months
  • Guangxi's Liujiang River upgrades capacity, slashing transport costs
  • OOCL Beijing's design wins award for Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
  • New World Alliance members order 14,000-TEUers for the Asia-Europe trade
  • APL joins Maersk imposing no-show fees, but will pay for rollovers too
  • CSAV in talks to build consortium on service with MSC and CMA CGM
  • Panalpina commits to a sustainable 20pc growth in gross profit
  • Indian truckers unionised at Maersk's Gateway Terminals India in Mumbai
  • Nigerian corruption puts off investors in furthering transport growth
  • Australia grounds Singapore's Tiger Airways over 'serious' safety concerns
  • Global air cargo declines 4pc in May, but Latin American, Mideast avoid downturn
  • Qantas resumes New Zealand flights after volcanic ash cloud clears
  • Air cargo analyst stands by his condemnation of St Louis China Hub plan as waste
  • Canada Windsor Airport's cargo hub go-ahead Phase 2 of feasibility study

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Confidence dips to two-year low as concern mounts over rising fuel costs and overtonnaging
  • Direct shipping between mainland China & Taiwan saves shippers more than $ 100 million
  • Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years
  • Maersk docks first 13,000-TEU vessel at newly dredged Antwerp
  • MOL boosts fleet, revises Asia-ECSA service
  • Transpacific rates rise after two months of weekly declines
  • JSPL planning captive port near Gopalpur
  • Overseas ports investment firm planned
  • AIMTC pushes back truckers' strike to July 17
  • Pristine launches rail-linked ICD at Kanpur
  • Core sector growth slips to 5.3 pc in May
  • India's exponential export growth

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • John Potter selected as President and CEO for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
    The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority last week selected former Postmaster General John E. (Jack) Potter to be the President/CEO of the Airports ...
  • Hong Kong Airport Authority sets new records for financial year 2010/2011
    The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new financial and operational records in the financial year ended 31 March 2011, in...
  • United States: Union Pacific Railroad invests USD 23.1 million for track imrovements in Idaho
    Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving Idaho's transportation infrastructure with a USD 23.1 million investment in the rail line that runs from Weiser to Mountain Home in t...
  • New eco-depot of GLS connected to the network
    Since 14 June parcels are moving on the conveyor belts in the most recent eco-depot of GLS Germany. After a construction period of nine months, about 120 employees started operatio...
  • Austrian Brau Union increases efficiency with modern warehousing and logistics
    The Austrian brewery corporation Brau Union is optimising its warehousing and logistics under the direction of T-Systems. Interconnection is the core of Metasyst's warehouse manage...
  • New road freight hub in Bratislava
    Dachser has opened a new road freight hub for its European overland transport network in Bratislava, Slovakia, that will target the trade in Central and Eastern Europe. The new log...
  • Implant Sciences signs testing agreements for Quantum Sniffer QS-B220
    Implant Sciences Corporation, a US high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security markets, based in Wilmington, MA, announced last week it had signed agreeme...
  • Jumbo Shipping delivers its largest ever container crane
    Jumbo Shipping has delivered a 71-metre-tall and 29-metre-wide container crane to the Port of Sète (France) for its client Eurocrane. Weighing close to 1,200 tonnes and equipped wi...
  • Dreyer+Timm offers telematics solution for reefer trailers
    Forwarders, hauliers and logistics experts increasingly notice that cost and competitive advantages can not only be achieved through modern telematics systems for tractors but also...
  • More truck registrations in Europe
    In May 178,000 new vans and trucks were registered in Europe. That corresponds to an increase of 25% compared with the reference month of the previous year. According to the Associ...
  • Japanese government certifies ozone-based ballast water treatment system
    "FineBallast® OZ", an ozone-based ballast water treatment system co-developed by MOL, MOL Marine Consulting Ltd. and others earned a certificate of compliance from the Japane...
  • Ralph Coton (Shipowners' Club) is dead
    Ralph Coton, Business Services Director of the Shipowners' Club, died after a long battle with illness. Coton gained a nautical studies degree at Southampton University and then fo...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • Opening of Arctic won't lead to significant increase in oil production, says study
  • Captain of pirated vessel to receive IMO award for bravery
  • Kirby completes acquisition of K-Sea

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • New Lloyd's Open Form is timely and practical
    The two most significant changes introduced by LOF 2011 relate to the publishing of awards and procedures to be followed in respect of salvage services provided to containerships
  • Capesize values reach eight year low
    Abundance of vessel availability in large bulk sector hits freight rates and subsequently ship values
  • Bangladeshi demolition volumes at highest level since early 2009
    Chittagong breakers reported as buying 58 vessels in second quarter as industry activity resumes
  • Secondhand bulk carriers sell for an average $15m
    Average price per ship sold in second quarter of $15m is lowest since same period of 2009
  • STX Pan Ocean offloads four bulk carriers for over $55m
    One 1980s-built capesize and three 1990s-build handysize bulkers sold in secondhand market
  • Tracking the trackers in Hamburg
    AIS elite face the fact their monopoly will not last forever as new competition enters market
  • Asia-Europe rates continue to soften
    CTS data shows cargo growth also modest
  • Port state control being told to sharpen its teeth
    Proposed Brussels guidelines aim to enforce low-sulphur compliance
  • Brussels insists low-sulphur directive will not be delayed
    Harmonisation of EU rules with Marpol will go through by 2012, despite imminent recess
  • RFA fights distraction of scrutiny by bidders
    Cdre Bill Walworth refuses to see Royal Fleet Auxiliary as cherries to be picked by private sector
  • Jobs to go as vessels sold off
    Jobs will go, but RFA will remain biggest employer of UK merchant seafarers, says chief
  • Germanischer Lloyd shakes up its management structure
    Revamp aims to lighten the burden of chief executive Erik van der Nordaa
  • Bullying rife among British and Dutch officers, says maritime union
    Figure of more than 40% is twice that of all employees in the two countries
  • Insurance cover launched for corporate killing
    Policy protects shipowners against claims that could follow from the use of armed guards
  • Norwegian ship painter leads drive to bring transparency to hull coatings
    Jotun Hull Performance Solutions wants to develop industry standard amid exaggerated claims from paint makers
  • Preparation seen as crucial in new UK anti-bribery law
    The UK Bribery Act became effective on Friday. It covers any person or company doing business in the UK even if the offence was outside the country
  • Teekay ventures into the offshore wind power market
    Shipowner seals deal with A2Sea to develop a vessel design for installing turbine foundations
  • A taste for tea that did a service to shipping
    Hutchison Port Holding chief John Meredith describes how his father's advice helped to shape his career
  • Lloyd's appoints new controller of agencies to succeed Bizon
    Mark Patterson has 30-year background in marine insurance
  • STX in the frame for $600m boxship order
    Shipbuilder neither confirms nor denies deal for 15 vessels with government-owned Abu Dhabi National Tanker Co
  • Protecting the reef
    Preventing accidents like the Shen Neng 1 grounding on the Great Barrier Reef should start with ensuring crew are not exhausted
  • Waiting for the unsung hero
    The trend towards ordering extra-big containerships has its critics, but it is too early to decide who is right
  • Arctic route open for summer
    First of up to 15 vessels already on its way from Murmansk to China as ice thaws early
  • Rotterdam barge shuttle will bypass highway artery's congestion
    APM Terminals and inland hub DMT offer way around a scheduled four years of roadworks
  • Irish Continental Group refuses to comment on rumours of stake sale
    Media reports say board reshuffle at investors One51 may lead to sale of its 12.5% in ICG
  • Australia expands ship monitoring to protect Great Barrier Reef
    Monitoring system upgraded to cater for increasing traffic to Queensland ports
  • Pirates strike twice near Singapore
    Up to five small pirate craft and one speedboat repelled in attacks on bulker and tugboat
  • Kirby completes K-Sea acquisition
    The $604m takeover unites inland and coastwise waterborne transportation
  • AOD exercises option for second Keppel FELS $184m jack-up
    Drilling company now has three KFELS B rigs in the pipeline

Fairplayweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • 'K' Line opts out of gigantism trend for box ships
    JAPAN'S 'K' Line told Fairplay today it has decided to gauge the box market a bit longer before jumping on the ultra-large container ship bandwagon
  • Transneft assails Bulgaria
    TRANSNEFT today publicly attacked delays by Bulgaria over the trans-Balkan oil pipeline proposal
  • IEA crude release fails to move oil markets
    WEAK US demand is today dashing hope that the IEA's release of oil stocks would drive product tanker freight rates higher
  • Vale calls VLOC delays 'normal'
    BRAZIL'S mining giant Vale today told Fairplay it is not disturbed that China Rongsheng missed its delivery target for eight of the 16 VLOCs it ordered this year
  • Tanker growth seen keeping pace
    GROWTH in the tanker fleet in 2H11 is likely to maintain the pace of 2011's first six months, according to broker EA Gibson
  • Russia feels price pinch
    RUSSIA, the world's largest energy exporter, is beginning to feel the pinch of lower oil and commodity prices
  • Blohm + Voss could need German aid
    GERMAN shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems might need government aid to support its Blohm + Voss construction division now that a planned sale to Abu Dhabi Mar has fallen through
  • For boxes, cheers but tears
    THE STARTING bell for this year's third quarter has brought cheers to trans-Pacific carriers - but tears for Asia/Europe operators
  • Athens pulling shipowners into planning
    ATHENS is reportedly asking Greek shipowners to confer over plans to privatise Greece's ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • Singapore Airlines Pleas Guilty to Price-Fixing
    Singapore Airlines Cargo will pay a $48 million fine after agreeing to plead guilty to charges the carrier conspired to...
  • Yes, YRC Worldwide Can Be Saved
    The June 13 Journal of Commerce cover story on YRC Worldwide did an excellent job of looking at how the...
  • Big Rainstorms Inundate Logistics
    When you're already battling historic floods on several rivers at once, any new rain surely pours. That's the scenario railroads...
  • Laboratories on Wheels
    For Lucas Oil, a private fleet is more than a means of transportation. It's also a rolling laboratory. ...
  • Privatizing Truck Capacity
    When Lucas Oil transportation chief Marty Martin needs a truck, he usually doesn't call a trucking company. He goes out...
  • NRDC Puts Rails on Notice
    After blocking Southern California port expansion projects for seven years and forcing ports to address air emissions health risks, the...
  • Road Narrows for Shippers
    Excess capacity may be building on the high seas, but it evaporates quickly once freight reaches dry land. Unlike container...
  • Slow-Steaming Toward the Peak
    For ocean carriers, the disquieting chatter began in early spring. All the new capacity they had delayed taking delivery of...
  • DC Dreaming
    Several years ago, I visited with an executive who wanted his company to become a major player in the logistics...
  • 'No Ships for You!'
    One reason Seaspan chose Chinese shipyards to build its next generation of big ships was that South Korean shipbuilders were...
  • Carriers Bullish on Building
    Despite signs of a cyclical slump in container shipping, a bull market is developing for construction of large, fuel-efficient ships....
  • No Longer Boxed Out
    Those large blue boxes with the familiar APL logo that started appearing on U.S. highways and railroads in May aren't...
  • The PierPass Puzzle
    Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach face the conundrum of having to run up to five night and weekend gates...
  • A Two-Way Trade for Service Guarantees
    Audiovox Electronics' Pat Moffett is willing to stand behind his commitment to deliver cargo to his carrier in time to...
  • Washington's Fork in the Road
    There's an odd disconnect in Washington these days ' even odder than usual ' on how, and how much, to...
  • Red Tape, Peeled Back
    Exporting companies are starting to see the fruits of the Obama administration's effort to streamline and modernize the outdated export...
  • Trade Facilitation Doesn't Add Up
    Customs and Border Protection is short-handed. At a time when Commissioner Alan Bersin is trying to return Customs to its...
  • Slipping on the Soft Patch?
    The industrial commodities sector that fuels factory production is sending worrisome signs to a global shipping business concerned with whether...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • Is the eurozone facing a slow death?
    To many businesses trading in Europe in the final chapter of the 20th Century, a common currency versus the 17 or so different monetary units used within the European Union made sense. The need for constant conversions and the uncertainty of a currency loss or gain before the transaction was complete made for nervous inaccurate budgeting
  • CMA CGM enters NZ-Asia trade
  • SAR planning additional rail links in Saudi Arabia
  • US warned about fragile economy
  • SITC reveals expansion plans as it posts healthy Q1 profit
  • APL Logistics expands into the upper Middle East Gulf

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • Heroic master is honoured
    Shot and injured Capt Seok Hae-kyun wins award for exceptional bravery that allowd the recapture of the chemical carrier Samho Jewelry.
  • Wisdom leaves beach
    Derelict cargoship pulled free from Mumbai sands as it heads to breakers again.
  • Bharati founders buy
    Vijay Kumar and PC Kapoor (above) confound exit rumours by upping stakes in Indian shipyard.
  • STX PO ship saved
    South Korean navy fights off attack by three pirate boats on bulker STX Azalea off Somalia.
  • Bigger bill for MSC Prestige
    VLCC owner's offer to settle costly collision lands containership with a larger share of the cost of going to law.
  • Wallenius tools up
    Swedish owner admits it has armed guards on its vessels to deter pirate attacks off Somalia.
  • Guards ward off attack
    Armed Greek security personnel deter two Somali skiffs by firing warning shots.
  • Ultramax deal done
    An affiliate of China's Sinopacific yard group reportedly inks contracts for four 63,000-dwt bulkers.
  • Two attacks foiled
    Robbers fail in bids to raid US bulker and Russian tug off Singapore and Indonesia.
  • Forest fetching $17m
    Japan's MC Shipping sells 1999-built handymax into Europe for "reasonably firm" price.
  • Farstad sells elderly lady
    Norwegian offshore operator gets boost from $5m sale of Singapore based PSV.
  • Tanker breaks down
    Philippines coast guard says crew safe after domestic vessel went adrift 15 miles offshore.
  • Arpeni gets cash boost
    Indonesian bulker and tanker owner secures $80m loan to pursue two ship purchases.
  • Fourth time unlucky
    Norovirus-like outbreak number four hits Sea Princess after a torrid two months.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 4, 2011
  • Bunker fuel spills into South Korean stream
    Bunker leak is reported to have occurred in the Gyeonggi Province.
  • IFO prices fall in Fujairah
    Avails 'tight' in Durban.
  • Office move for Dutch supplier
    Argos Ceebunkers moves with parent company.
  • Asian fuel oil imports could climb in August
    West-to-East arbitrage window has opened, say players.
  • Rotterdam market slightly firmer
    Prices fall in Piraeus.
  • Bunker Holding closing in on WFS as global leader
    Solid annual result shows growth in turnover, profit and equity despite contraction of global marine fuels market.
  • Military commitment to biofuels 'will shape the market'
    We can help technologies 'over the hurdle from being just a good idea to being commercially viable,' says US Navy secretary.
  • Opponents of sulphur rules appeal to US Supreme Court
    PMSA wants earlier court ruling overturned.
  • Asian bunker prices down as week opens
    Mixed demand across major Asian ports.
  • South Korean bunker volumes stable month-on-month
    SK Energy continues to produce lower volumes due to scheduled turnaround.
  • Tanker owners brace for 'white knuckle' ride
    Owners paying '50% more for bunkers' than a year ago, says shipbroker.
  • Kochi to improve bunkering facilities
    Plans is expected to allow suppliers to offer more competitive bunker prices.

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