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December 6, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China group lobbying to block Brazilian Valemaxes
    Brazilian miner Vale's plan to build mega carriers to ship iron ore will diminish China's bargaining power for the raw material as seaborne supply is dominated by global miners, an official with the China Shipowners' Association (CSA) said.
  • Korea shipbuilding stocks seen surging on oil prices
    South Korean shipbuilding stocks may jump as much as 80 per cent in four months as they catch up with gains in oil prices, according to Mirae Asset Securities Co, an affiliate of the nation's second- largest money manager.
  • Container rates may climb following alliance: Macquarie
    Container-shipping rates may rise on routes to northern Europe from Asia following a vessel-sharing alliance between the industry's second- and third-largest companies, said Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd.
  • Tighter sanctions over nuclear programme choke Iran's trade

Sched Netweb site
  • China's top science experts reject global warming and carbon scares
  • NOL unveils two 10,000-TEU giants to join APL's Asia-Europe trade
  • Hutchison starts to build Brisbane container terminal on 99-year lease
  • Alexander & Baldwin splits: Matson does shipping, A&B, land and agri-biz
  • Pirates release Singapore ship and 21 crew, but keep 4 Korean hostages
  • Humen phase II terminal offers 'cheaper' deal from Dongguan to Kaohsiung
  • Guangxi ASEAN trade value increases 63.8pc in first 10 months
  • South coastal Fujian province enjoys 52pc boost in transshipments
  • Hainan plans to cut spoilage with more reefer capacity near vegetable farms
  • MISC decision to exit container shipping applauded as 'wise move'
  • New York-New Jersey expect 4pc container volume hike in full-year 2011
  • New British study: Changes in global pharma offer big 3PLs opportunities
  • Italy's Bonfiglioli picks Kuehne + Nagel to manage warehouse in Chennai
  • Manila's ICTSI Subic Bay unit partners with a Clark Field logistics firm
  • DP World doubles its new Dakar terminal to 600,000 TEU a year
  • Hamburg Sud and Seago combine services to serve eastern Mediterranean
  • Eco lobby petitions to block Miami dredging, says wildlife endangered
  • Hupac, Intercontainer Scandinavia offer Italy-Sweden intermodal service
  • China Southern flies 557 tonnes of laptops from Chongqing in 2 months
  • Korean Air starts cargo flights to Lima via LA, Miami and Seoul
  • China Southern runs thrice weekly flights to Istanbul from Urumqi

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • Egyptair increases links to South Sudan
    Egyptair has added a third weekly service to its connection between Cairo and Juba, the capital of South Sudan.
  • Network Rail increases UK investment
    Network Rail's investment activities, aimed at renewing the railway network and increasing capacity, have increased, with more than GBP 300 million (EUR 350 million) invested in th...
  • ADB loan to Indonesia to upgrade it roads
    The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 180 million loan for a regional roads development project, which will improve 470 km of roads in northern Kalimantan and southern Jav...
  • Norfolk Southern system delivers savings for ethanol shippers
    Norfolk Southern, one of the top transport companies in the US, is supporting ethanol shippers with a new virtual inventory management and delivery system that can cut in half the...
  • Truck registrations up in EU
    New commercial vehicle registrations were up by 8% in the EU in October, amounting to 162,901 units, in line with similar results in France (+8%) and Germany (+7%). According to E...
  • ANA Cargo increases services to Okinawa and Taipei
    As of today, 5 December, Japanese ANA Cargo is increasing the frequency of its services from Tokyo Narita to Okinawa (from 6 to 12 a week) and Taipei Taoyuan (from 6 to 9 a week). ...
  • Turkish Airlines boosts Benghazi options
    Turkish Airlines has added services between Istanbul Atatürk airport and Benghazi (Libya), bringing frequencies up from seven to ten a week, with the new flights operating in the ...
  • Third quarter results for CMA CGM
    CMA CGM's volumes rose by 10% year-on-year to 2.6 million teu in the third quarter of 2011. Over the first nine months of the year, volumes carried were up by 9.4%, totalling 7.4 ...
  • Flemming Frost new CEO Europe for Damco
    Damco, an independent freight forwarding and supply chain management solutions subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has appointed Flemming Frost as CEO for Europe. He will r...
  • Oliver Rupps named trans-o-flex managing director
    Oliver Rupps joined the trans-o-flex logistics group as spokesman of the board of directors on 1 December. He succeeded Wolfgang Weber, who will leave the company at the end of th...
  • MOL complies with Maritime Labour Convention
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced that its group manning company in the Philippines, Magsaysay MOL Marine, has earned certification from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for co...
  • Ceva Logistics expands LCL activities
    The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has reported continued growth in its less-than-container load services. Driven by a focus on improving services and building on the success of it...
  • Woodland moves condensers from Italy to Ireland
    Woodland Global has completed the shipment of three condenser units, working for the Italian manufacturer Luve and its client, Core Air Conditioning of Ireland. The units, weighin...
  • Shipco Transport opens Dublin office
    Shipco Transport has opened an office in Dublin (Ireland), offering the forwarding industry a full range of LCL and FCL services. With this new Dublin centre Shipco will provide a...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • BAE Systems to drydock Navy frigate
  • Elliott Bay Design Group employees buy firm from ACL
  • Icebreaker Polar Sea need not be mothballed says Vigor COO
  • "Winter rush" keeps Lloyd Werft busy
  • Port of Stockton selects manager for M-580 Marine Highway project
  • Hong Kong shipyard delivers RAnger 4600 fireboat
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding gets $46 million APC for DDG1002

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • MarAd schedules public meeting to discuss RRF manager contracts
  • Cargill releases plans to cut workforce by 1.5 percent
  • Maersk Line recognized as top shipping line for 2011
  • Crowley announces launch of new Ocean Class tugboat
  • NYK scholarships continue support of maritime education in China

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • Dover-Dunkirk jobs to go at DFDS
    Ten officers and 21 others face redundancy
  • Low-sulphur rules will put ships at risk
    DNV urges shipowners to prepare now for 2015 low-sulphur switch
  • R&I downgrades K Line to BBB rating
    Negative outlook due to overcapacity
  • MSC declares surcharge on Asia to North Europe routes
    Extra $225 per teu to be charged from Jaunary 1
  • Torm agrees deal to defer debt repayment
    Plans $300m rights issue to support restructuring
  • Double-hulled VLCC rumoured to be sold for scrap
    Atlantic Liberty due to be beached in Pakistan
  • Commerzbank heading for government ownership
    Berlin is likely to seek full control if ailing bank asks for more cash
  • SeaFrance ferry to be scrapped in India
    Vessel is beached after survival talks fail
  • Blohm+Voss lined up for sale
    Owner ThyssenKrupp declines to comment on reports that Star Capital is the buyer
  • Mexico's state oil firm buys five small tankers
    Pemex purchase follows $204m order for six newbuildings
  • Chemical tanker market rates spike
    Further rate rises expected as Asian garment-makers need chemicals to produce polyester
  • Citadels divide industry but save lives
    Creating a layered defence system requires industry to take a joined-up approach
  • Zim adds vessel to West Africa-Mediterranean service
    Upgrades frequency and transit times
  • European Union set for second two-year extension of Operation Atalanta
    EU Navfor expects a decision in early 2012
  • Oil trade growth declines
    October showed a return to solid numbers
  • Iron ore trade returns to double-digit growth
    Indian decline could be boon to capesize owners
  • Edible bulk is biggest loser in China
    Soya trade was predicted to boom but instead floundered
  • Chinese slowdown? Not so fast
    The much-ballyhooed Chinese economic cooling has yet to materialise
  • The price of everything and the value of nothing
    Are the values reported in today's shipping company balance sheets continue to be appropriate?
  • South Korea charters VLGC newbuilding for ten years
    E1 Corp's long-term booking signals faith in LPG shipping market
  • LR1 tanker auctioned for less than demolition value
    $5.2m deal highlights sluggish sales for older product carriers
  • Freight forwarders expect volumes to fall
    Danske Bank's European Freight Forwarding Index for November showed a decline for both current and expected volumes
  • Box lines urged to consolidate to survive
    Demand set to deteriorate into second-quarter 2012
  • Polemis, Economou and Mamidakis take key trophies at Greek Shipping Awards
    Laskaridis and Minerva Marine among companies honoured as 2011 prize night sees private owners edge public outfits
  • Keeping up with sanctions
    The complexity of business relationships can make compliance less than straightforward
  • Pricing power
    MSC-CMA CGM alliance cut costs but it may take mergers to lift freight rates
  • Albedo 'close to release' after 13 months
    Ransom payment of $4m expected for boxship
  • Valemax has leak in ballast tank
    Workers pumping water from Vale Beijing at Bazilian port

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • VLOC leak halts loading
    CARGO loading stopped today for the VLOC Vale Beijing after a ballast tank leak was discovered at Brazil's Ponta da Madeira Maritime Terminal
  • Putin pledges yard $4.4Bn
    PRIME Minister Vladimir Putin has promised Kremlin funding of up to 135Bn rubles ($4.4Bn) for the St Petersburg yard Baltiisky Zavod
  • Chinese breakers buck price trend
    CHINESE breakers are bucking trends by offering prices close to those of their South Asian rivals, as some box ships arrive for demolitions
  • VLCC discounts continue
    PRICES of secondhand VLCCs have further deteriorated, now just above scrap value, brokers said today
  • Firming Capesizes courting $30,000/day
    RISING activity is driving spot freight rates for Capesize drybulkers higher, causing shipping analyst and broker sources to predict rates today breaking $30,000 per day
  • Pemex scoops up MR tankers
    MEXICAN oil company Pemex has swooped in on five medium-range products tankers, brokers said today
  • Ferry grounding strands 600
    MORE THAN 600 passengers are stranded today after last night's evacuation from ATS Consolidated-operated Superferry 1
  • Ship sinks near Quanzhou
    SEARCHERS are looking today for two crew members missing since a box shop sank yesterday, the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration said
  • Dorval Kaiun seeks bankruptcy protection
    JAPAN'S chemical tanker operator Dorval Kaiun has filed for bankruptcy protection

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • Diesel Prices Fall as Oil Hits Two-Week High
    Diesel prices across the United States fell 3.3 cents in the week ending Dec. 5, falling for the second week...
  • Cardinal Health Named Top Healthcare Supply Chain
    Cardinal Health finished at the top of the Gartner 2011 Healthcare Supply Chain released Monday, gaining from the strong relations...
  • Stockton-Oakland Barge Service to Ship Containers
    A new container-on-barge service between the ports of Stockton and Oakland, Calif., will give shippers the opportunity to save money...
  • Heavy Truck Orders Drop 27 Percent
    Net orders for Class 8 heavy trucks dropped in November after several months of steady increase, according to two trucking...
  • USPS Wants to End Next-Day First-Class Delivery
    The U.S. Postal Service, showing unprecedented boldness in an attempt to reverse deep losses, plans to stop next-day delivery of...
  • Container Lines Need to 'Cold' Idle Ships, Analyst Says
    Ocean carriers need to start fully decommissioning vessels if they want to succeed in pushing through rate hikes in the...
  • Con-way's Nightingale Moves to Software Provider
    Technology provider ModusLink Global Solutions named Tom Nightingale, most recently chief marketing officer at Con-way, president for sales and marketing....
  • YRC Worldwide Stock Jumps to $13 Per Share
    YRC Worldwide's stock price jumped above $13 a share Monday morning, opening at $13.34 per share after climbing from $9.25...
  • FedEx Ground to Raise Rates 4.9 Percent
    FedEx Ground will raise rates for its U.S. package and home delivery services an effective 4.9 percent Jan. 2, matching...
  • Indonesian Port Wants to Quintuple Box Storage Fees
    The landlord of Indonesia's largest port said it will quintuple container storage later this week to help reduce congestion. ...
  • Port of Oakland Fights Occupy Shutdown Attempt
    Moving aggressively to block any efforts to shut down the port next week, the Port of Oakland is launching a...
  • DP World Plans Major Jebel Ali Port Expansion
    DP World plans to invest $850 million over the next three years to boost the capacity of its flagship container...
  • Panalpina Begins Two Direct LCL Asia-Poland Services
    Panalpina launched two direct less-than-container load services between Taiwan and South Korea and Poland, as part of the Swiss logistics...
  • NOL Denies Bidding on Hapag-Lloyd
    Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines on Monday denied reports it is making a fresh bid for rival German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd....
  • Can the Jones Act be Protected?
    U.S. domestic ocean shipping has never seen a year like 2011. Two carriers pleaded guilty to price-fixing. One dodged debt...
  • Cracking Down on Corruption
    The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, long the domain of corporate counsels and senior executives, is getting more attention in exporters'...
  • TSA's Heavy Baggage
    In a scathing report issued in late November, House Republicans damned the Transportation Security Administration for becoming an ineffective, wasteful...
  • Splitting the Differences
    Members of Congress haven't looked this close to agreement on the goals for a transportation spending plan in years, but...
  • On Time, All the Time
    Achieving 100 percent on-time delivery performance is a team effort among transportation carriers, shippers and consignees. Parcel carriers such as...
  • TAPA's Global Challenge
    It's not easy to secure a truck, and it's even more difficult to come up with global trucking security requirements....
  • TAPA to Certify Truck Security
    A new security standard and certification program for trucking could help motor carriers and shippers close one of the biggest...
  • Hoffa's Next Five Years
    When UPS executives sit down to negotiate a new five-year contract with the Teamsters union next year, they'll face a...
  • Be Like Steve
    Steve Jobs' untimely death, as well as the just-released best-seller biography of this genius, has triggered intense national focus on...
  • Mobile on the Move
    Jimmy Lyons has everything in place for strong growth in containerized exports, except for the containers themselves. "We need more...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • They've got an awful lot of whisky in Brazil
    So goes the 1960s Sinatra song, albeit about coffee; these days Brazil has an abundance of whisky imported from the UK, from where exports soared ...
  • Delmas sets up dedicated reefer department
    CMA CGM subsidiary and African liner company specialist, Delmas, has followed several ocean carriers in setting up a dedicated reefer shipping department. The move ...
  • Matson to become separate entity
    US Jones Act carrier and logistics business Matson is to be spun off as a separate company its parent firm Alexander & Baldwin (A&B) said at the ...
  • Shipping no longer up front and personal
    SeaIntel's latest Sunday Spotlight claims that process management is now the dominant force in shipping. Out of 1,400 phone calls made to 30 carriers and 30 forwarders, ...
  • SCA to raise transit charges
    The Suez Canal Authority is ending its three-year toll freeze and will implement across the board transit fee increases for all tonnage using the waterway from ...
  • Auckland strike set to end, for now
    Rolling 24-hour strikes and a company lock-out have crippled Auckland's two container terminals, disrupting six ships and diverting just-in-time Christmas goods ...
  • Canada in growth spurt
    With its near neighbour recording only a sluggish 2% GDP expansion in the same period, and Europe sliding back into recession, Canada has beaten analysts' expectations ...
  • India in 'u-turn' on global supermarkets
    In an apparent volte-face at the weekend, the Indian government said that plans to open up its 1.2 billion consumer markets to global supermarkets - which faced ...
  • Hupac starts service between Sweden and Italy
    Hupac Intermodal and Intercontainer Scandinavia AB intend to start a rail service between Sweden and Italy on December 12, 2011. Destinations served in Sweden will ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • Torm banks on breather
    Lenders amend restrictive timeline in a bid to aid ailing Danish owner during fight to secure financial footing.
  • Share cheer for Seadrill chief
    Alf Thorkildsen is over $6m better off after completing tasty options trade.
  • Tug team closer
    CSAV and Royal Boskalis Westminster on the verge of setting up leading US tug owner.
  • Zim enhances African run
    Israeli containership giant prepares to add another vessel to service backed by Cosco.
  • First double-hull VL scrapped
    MOL is the first to take the plunge and send a double-hulled VLCC for the chop.
  • Daewoo sale split
    South Korean government looking to sell Kamco's 19% holding in yard separately from Korea Development Bank's 31% slice.
  • Hoegh scraps one
    Norwegian car carrier owner sells 28-year-old vessel to Grieg Green for recycling in China.
  • ING in Frontline raid
    Investor takes up major shareholding in tanker owner as restructuring battle continues.
  • Clarksons tackles VLOC case
    Clarksons Capital Markets pinpoints the day Vale's Chinese waiting game will come to an end.
  • Murmansk plunges to loss
    Russian tanker and bulker owner posts nine-month deficit after costly third quarter.
  • SapuraCrest earnings up
    Malaysian offshore operator records higher profit despite falling revenue.
  • Dorval goes into receivership
    Japanese chemical tanker owner seeks court protection from creditors after amassing debts of $192m.
  • STX PO VLOC damaged
    Water being pumped from South Korean owner's giant bulker at a Brazilian port.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • NOL denies Hapag talks
    NOL, the Singapore-based parent of liner carrier APL, said Monday in a filing with the Singapore Stock Exchange that it is not making a renewed bid for a stake in German competitor Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Hackett: MSC-CMA alliance good for the industry
    But the alliance could reflect some desperation from the two lines, he suggests. "CMA CGM is obviously in some financial difficulties, trying to cut $400 million in costs and selling some ships... while MSC must be impacted by the situation as well."
  • Alexander & Baldwin spins off Matson
  • MSC-CMA CGM form alliance
  • MSC joins Oceania-California PSW loop
  • Panalpina starts Asia-Poland LCL
  • TBS International reaches deal with lenders
  • Maersk/GA carriers swap space on TP loops
  • MSC to assess Asia-Europe peak season fee

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2011
  • Two grades show strong gains in Suez
    Egyptian port sees MGO prices up by $48.50 pmt.
  • Plans call for LNG terminal to have bunkering facility
    'Stricter environmental controls will mean more LNG bunkering,' says port owner.
  • European bunker market firming
    Piraeus 'very busy'.
  • Fuel efficiency 'key to lowering emissions'
    GL's head of environmental research says shipping must 'have its eye' on 'zero emissions'.
  • Drive for fuel efficiency will trigger orders for newbuilds
    Orders 'delayed, not cancelled,' says analyst.
  • Siemens launches improved fuel saving propulsion system
    Energy savings of up to 23% when compared to gas or dual fuel operations, says Siemens.
  • IFO prices soften in Singapore
    Supplies mixed at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • South Africa may push for bunker tax rebate
    Suggests a bunker tax rebate for developing countries.
  • Experienced trader joins Singapore-based Noble Resources
    Mabel Loh has over 10 years of experience as a bunker trader in Singapore.
  • Bunker tax a model for other sectors to follow
    Tax 'effectively and efficiently thought out,' says Director of Deloitte.
  • Japanese firm developing solar, wind powered USV
    Use of renewable technologies will extend operating range of the AquariusUSV.
  • Busan bunker deliveries 'back to normal'
    Bunker terminals open on Monday, allowing local players to load.

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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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