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September 7, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • One-year capesize rents double in 3 weeks
    Costs to hire capesize ships for a year almost doubled in three weeks and rents for single voyages climbed on Monday as Brazil exported the most iron ore, one of the vessels' main cargoes, in three years.
  • Vale in talks to sell planned fleet of giant bulk carriers
    Brazilian mining giant Vale is in talks with Chinese and other shipowners to sell or lease its planned fleet of giant bulk carriers, a Vale official told Reuters on Monday.
  • Older tankers worth more when scrapped
    Prices of supertankers aged more than 15 years have dropped to levels that make scrapping the vessels more attractive than selling them to new owners, a unit of HSBC Holdings plc said.
Strait Talk
  • Is bigger always better?
    IN shipping, history does seem to repeat itself. Of course, that is partly because it is, perhaps more than most, a highly cyclical industry. Also, it is striking that excessive capacity, due to over-ordering, is a persistent issue.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • One-year capesize rents double in 3 weeks
    Costs to hire capesize ships for a year almost doubled in three weeks and rents for single voyages climbed on Monday as Brazil exported the most iron ore, one of the vessels' main cargoes, in three years.
  • Vale in talks to sell planned fleet of giant bulk carriers
    Brazilian mining giant Vale is in talks with Chinese and other shipowners to sell or lease its planned fleet of giant bulk carriers, a Vale official told Reuters on Monday.
  • Older tankers worth more when scrapped
    Prices of supertankers aged more than 15 years have dropped to levels that make scrapping the vessels more attractive than selling them to new owners, a unit of HSBC Holdings plc said.
Strait Talk
  • Is bigger always better?
    IN shipping, history does seem to repeat itself. Of course, that is partly because it is, perhaps more than most, a highly cyclical industry. Also, it is striking that excessive capacity, due to over-ordering, is a persistent issue.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai's first half throughput increases 10.5pc to 15.3 million TEU
  • Idle ship numbers rise to more than 100 as peak season fails to take hold
  • China first half port growth up 13.2pc, but off 15pc-11pc quarter to quarter
  • Grand China Shipping drops second transpac loop as seasonal slack lingers
  • Fujian sea ports monthly throughput increases 12pc to 860,000 TEU
  • Hainan first half port volume increases 15pc to 56.3 million tonnes
  • CSAV posts first half loss of US$525 million, looks to partnership
  • India develops new vessel traffic management system, starting in Mumbai
  • MSC to rely more on transshipments on Europe, Indian Ocean, Australia loop
  • DHL vows shorter LCL transits from Bremen to east, south and west Africa
  • Netherlands deny shipowners' right to private armed guards, re-flagging mooted
  • Big freight forwarders taking market share from smaller firms
  • Business pleads with Indonesian authorities to reform air cargo screening
  • Romantically linked bush pilots' affair ends tragically in Alaskan crash
  • Russian crew blinded by laser, plane lands safely, 50 incidents in a year

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 'The rebranding will significantly add to the multi-location delivery strategy of Allcargo, making it more efficient and smoother'
  • Baltic index touches 9-month high
  • CAG reprimands govt for not supporting Indian shipping
  • India, Bangladesh close to concluding talks on Chittagong, Mongala ports use
  • JN Port enhances maximum permissible LOA
  • Census 2011: Punjab urban population up to 37.5 pc
  • CII feels time apt for sugar decontrol
  • World economic climate worsens, ICC/Ifo survey shows

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • Works on Khasan-Rakin rail line progress
    A Russian railway infrastructure project is dedicated to the reconstruction of the 54 km Khasan-Rajin railway line, construction of a container terminal at Rajin port and the subse...
  • US Airways commended for disaster relief effort
    The American Red Cross recently commended US Airways for its support of the Red Cross's disaster response work, by naming the airline a 2011 disaster responder. Red Cross disaster ...
  • US investing in major rail upgrades
    The US government is investing nearly USD 745 million in construction along the Northeast Corridor (NEC), to upgrade some of the most heavily-used sections. The NEC will receive US...
  • ABC carries Canadian pigs to Russia
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), Russia's largest scheduled cargo airline, has successfully completed its latest shipment of live animals, with the transport of 1,150 pigs from Winni...
  • Emirates SkyCargo takes delivery of third B777F
    Emirates SkyCargo, Emirates' freight division, has taken delivery of its third Boeing B777 freighter, which joins the airline's expanding fleet of B777s. It will be deployed to Bra...
  • VTL's CO2 consignment tables ready for use
    The German general cargo network VTL Vernetzte-Transport-Logistik GmbH has completed its consignment table in two variants on the basis of the certified values of the VTL Network c...
  • Star Alliance Services CEO nominated to head Austrian Airlines
    Jaan Albrecht, CEO of Star Alliance Services, has been put forward by the executive board of Deutsche Lufthansa to become chairman of the board and CEO of Austrian Airlines from 1 ...
  • André Redl new car head at Schunk
    André Redl assumed the Germany-wide management of Oskar Schunk AG's car unit in Munich on 1 September. For many years, Redl was the head of the motor traffic division at Aon Jauch ...
  • BBC Chartering welcomes first of 14 new vessels
    BBC Chartering recently took delivery of a new heavylift vessel, the "BBC Amber", built at the Jiangzhou shipyard (China). This 14,360 dwt heavylifter sits at the top of ...
  • EBU welcomes EU Commission white paper
    Inland shipping plays an important role in European goods transport, as was recently emphasised by the European Barge Union (EBU), which said that "inland shipping offers huge...
  • Metal One subsidiary Siecop finds home in the port of Duisburg
    Metal One, a global steel trader that is a subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation and the Sojitz Corporation, is taking over a 22,000 sqm site at the foot of the Oberbürgermeiste...
  • Porath establishes site in Poland
    Porath Customs Agents, the Hamburg-based customs agency, has been present in Poland with a new branch since the beginning of September. The company Porath Customs Agents, which is ...
  • Raben Group: Wincanton deal gets green light
    As the Dutch transport and logistics company Raben Group recently announced, its takeover of the German road network and business activities of the British logistics company Wincan...
  • Spedag East Africa und Interfreight merge in East Africa
    Spedag East Africa is joining forces with Interfreight East Africa and becoming one of the biggest logistics providers in the region, as part of the M+R Spedag Group, a global forw...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • DOF Subsea takes delivery of DSV Skandi Singapore
  • Corvus lithium battery meets Lloyd's Register certification
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip Simek PSV newbuild
  • GL classified fleet now exceeds 100 million GT
  • USCG takes delivery of third National Security Cutter

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • Port of Seattle marks 100 years of operations
  • Asiana has begun all cargo service from Portland
  • Jazz festival set for Bellwether on the Bay
  • FMC wants TSA, WTSA to provide meeting transcripts
  • Change of command for Everett-based Coast Guard cutter

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • Marco Polo eyes secondary listing in Taiwan
    Secondary listing in Taiwan is being sought as valuation drops below book value
  • Singapore OSV yards miss out on exploration spending bonanza
    Persistence of offshore support vessel oversupply is holding back share prices despite apparent investor optimism over oil related sectors
  • The charter climbdown and what it means
    Cosco quickly reversed its policy of not paying high-priced charters. Will the company change internally?
  • Assessing damages for early redelivery
    English High Court in recent Wren case says actual losses suffered should be the guide
  • Australia to privatise Port Botany
    Government tenders 99-year lease on facility
  • DHT Holdings files $300m shelf registration
    Tanker operatator plans to add to funds raised through follow-on offer
  • Shipping must take lead role over climate change
    Whether or not we believe in global warming, can we really take the risk of doing nothing?
  • Chinese whispers: mammoth VLCC order rumour spooks tanker market
    Talk of up to 80 vessels to be ordered by national oil companies 'would kill' sector
  • Aframax spot markets remain flat
    Brokers hopeful of boost to North Sea and Baltic Sea volumes over the coming weeks
  • Coast Guard Foundation job led to Omega chairman's departure
    Senior shipbroker says move has nothing to do with situation at company
  • Russian Register casts out Greek agent as 'fake' papers probe widens
    Greece hands RS one-month suspension and voices concern about total 43 vessels
  • Skuld profits despite high claims
    Survives volatile financial markets to take underwriting surplus to $13m
  • LNG rates supported by yards at full capacity
    Major Asian yards unable to take more LNG carrier orders until 2014
  • Overcapacity crisis to last 18 months, says Lunde
    China and South Korea set to continue putting ships into market leading to further price falls
  • Weekly capesize FFA volumes reach 21-month high on August rates surge
    Doubling of physical charter rates last month boosts liquidity in paper market
  • Odfjell takes stake in Antwerp terminal
    First asset deal since terminal plan announced
  • Libyan oil exports will take more than a year to recover
    State-owned oil company says damaged infrastructure will take a long time to repair
  • CMA CGM tops performance league
    French line posted the highest operating margin in first half of 2011
  • Dangerous temptation
    With poor earnings likely to continue for another year at least, liquidity problems can only get worse and ordering newbuilds must be resisted
  • Greenland trade increases
    Royal Arctic Line says freight is up while Denmark looks to improve infrastructure
  • HSH Nordbank launches fresh gambit to force Omega to sell off tankers
    Bank asks judge to lift the automatic stay against creditor actions that went into force when Chapter 11 filing was made
  • Scrap steel price provider moves to daily service
    The Steel Index steps up publication of Turkish scrap prices as ship demolition grows
  • Rejoice at your peril
    Excitement over the Baltic Dry Index's 2011 high this week may end in tears
  • PIL launches direct China to Bangladesh service
    Service from Shanghai and Ningbo will cut transit time by six days
  • Chevron hooks up to British LNG terminal
    Deal with Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil joint venture creates fresh opportunities to use South Hook
  • Reefer Express cut short
    Extra loop withdrawn early after poor season for South Africa's fruit exporters
  • Awilco LNG listed on Oslo Axess exchange
    Norwegian owner raises $50m from sale of stake in gasship division

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • BVI liquidator files for Chapter 15
    THE BRITISH Virgin Islands liquidator of Farenco Shipping, an Asian charterer, has filed for Chapter 15 status in New York, as this year's surge in bankruptcy filings continues
  • Libya oil hurdles warned
    CRUDE production in Libya - and thus tanker shipments - could take until the end of 2012 to reach pre-conflict levels, the new chairman of Libya's National Oil has warned, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • CMA CGM rebuts default news prediction
    CMA CGM has issued an angry challenge to a report that the French box liner has a "9 in 10 chance" of defaulting on the terms of recently issued bonds
  • UK overboard ferry passenger rescued
    A WOMAN was released from a UK hospital this morning after reportedly being rescued following a fall from a ferry
  • Greece plans emergency inspections
    GREECE is to carry out emergency ship inspections following revelations that the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) issued false certificates to Greek passenger ships, according to Athens
  • Yangzijiang buys stake in Chinese micro-lender
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it has acquired a 31.5% stake in Wuxi Runyuan Technology Microfinance
  • Oz discipline drives down Capesize rates
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Australian miners are staying away from Capesize chartering, in an attempt to bring rates down
  • Baltic responds to EU's Syria oil ban
    AS EU sanctions are lifted on Libya, new ones have been imposed on Syria
  • RSHI reveals H1 growth
    ONE OF China's largest shipbuilders, Hong Kong-listed China Rongsheng HI, has unveiled huge growth in profits over the first six months of this year
  • Building sale seen helping RCL
    THAILAND'S intra-Asia box carrier RCL is expected to cut its full-year losses as a result of selling its Singapore building, a securities firm indicated today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • Landstar Says Freight Demand Still Strong
    Weakening economic conditions haven't slowed trucking giant Landstar System, which says it gained truckload freight and raised rates in July...
  • Boxer Files Highway Trust Fund Extension
    Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., filed legislation extending Highway Trust Fund programs until the end of the year, heeding President Obama's...
  • Postmaster General Pleads to Senate for Relief
    U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe asked a Senate committee Tuesday for relief as the ailing agency faces a looming $5.5...
  • Class 8 Truck Sales Jump in August
    Class 8 truck sales rebounded in August, despite dire predictions for the U.S. economy, according to preliminary figures from two...
  • Saddle Creek Names DelBovo Transport President
    Saddle Creek promoted Mike DelBovo, a 14-year company veteran, to the new position of president of transportation at the...
  • JOC Economist Cuts US Import Forecast
    Weakening economic conditions led Journal of Commerce Economist Mario O. Moreno to lower his forecast for U.S. import growth to...
  • CMA CGM To Call on India's Port of Cochin
    CMA CGM added a direct call at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, a DP World facility in India's Port...
  • McDonalds to Add 700 Stores in China by 2013
    McDonalds' plan to add more than 700 restaurants in China by 2013 signals the growing market for cold chain logistics...
  • Consultant Forecasts Better 2012 for Ship Lines
    Container shipping will wrestle with excess capacity through 2011 but vessel supply and demand should come into better balance in...
  • Chamber Offers Trade, Transport Jobs Plan
    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent President Obama and Congress a detailed list of job-creation measures it supports, with a...
  • Japanese Prime Minister Vows Early TPP Decision
    New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda vowed to make a decision "as soon as possible" on whether to join the...
  • Freight Index Inched Up in August
    The Cass Freight Index for U.S. shipments grew 4.4 percent in August over the same month a year ago, the...
  • Air France-KLM Cuts Capacity
    Air France-KLM is launching a new round of cost cuts, including a hiring freeze and deeper capacity reductions, as the...
  • FMCSA Approves NY-NJ Drayage Stickers
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration upheld the use of stickers to identify trucks complying with a drayage registry established...
  • Teamsters Sue to Stop US-Mexico Truck Program
    The Teamsters union filed a lawsuit last week in an attempt to block the Obama administration's plans for a cross-border...
  • Container Industry Pioneering Inventor Dies at 92
    Keith W. Tantlinger, the innovative engineer whose inventions turned Malcom McLean's vision for container shipping into reality, died at his...
  • Air Cargo Market Losing Share To Ocean Carriers
    Air cargo is losing market share to container shipping as high air rates and falling ocean freight rates widen the...
  • Obama: Jobs Plan Will Include Road Projects
    President Obama said the jobs plan he unveils Thursday will include proposals to put unemployed construction workers busy with...
  • CMA CGM Faces Falling Bond Prices
    Container ship operator CMA CGM, hit by sharply declining bond prices and falling freight rates, faces a 90 percent chance...
  • CEVA Begins NY-Hamburg LCL Service
    CEVA Logistics said the expansion of its less-than-containerload offerings to include service from Hamburg to New York is the first...
  • 10 Years Later
    Around 9 a.m. Eastern time on Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. James M. Loy was meeting with...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • Vietnam vicissitudes
  • 375 mariners still held by Somali pirates
  • Transpac PSS value plummets as carriers 'undercut' each other
  • IMF calls for ending of austerity measures
  • China to loan TAZARA USD40 million

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • Owner faces cash crisis
    US shipowner says sale of vessels tied to United Offshore fleet may be on the horizon as it fights for fiscal health.
  • Carlyle plots $100m IPO
    Private equity powerhouse fails to detail its appetite for shipping investments in filings tied to public fundraiser.
  • DHT stacks the shelf
    New York-listed tanker owner sets the stage to raise up to $300m in pursuit of vessel acquisitions and strategic alliances.
  • HSH ups ante on Omega
    New move by German ship financier against George Kassiotis-led tanker owner to relieve it of bankruptcy protecton.
  • Slow start for Awilco LNG
    Anders Wilhelmsen-backed owner sees limited interest in shares on its first day following promotion to the Oslo Axess.
  • Pipavav bags cash
    Indian shipbuilder says it has sold convertible warrants to new investors worth INR 819m.
  • FBR plots NAT's next move
    FBR Capital Markets says more suezmax acquisitions will follow Herbjorn Hansson-led tanker owner's $24m S&P assault.
  • UDSC misses loan
    State-owned Ukrainian tanker and cargoship player scraps refinancing tender after only two offers come in.
  • Pirates free boxship
    Ultrapetrol-managed containership said to have been released following payment of $7m ransom.
  • Maersk Oil taps Technip
    French subsea syndicate scores work for consecution-support vessels under $56m contract with Maersk Oil UK.
  • Woman saved after fall
    Passenger rescued from North Sea after plunging from DFDS ro-pax off Newcastle.
  • Greece impounds ships
    Shipping minister Michalis Chrysohoidis orders detention of vessels thought to have fake certificates from Russian Maritime Register.
  • Boxship refloated
    New Samskip vessel freed by tug after grounding on Irish sandbank.
  • Cosco dispute a turn-off
    Threat of ship arrests may be leading charterers to shy away from Chinese owner's vessels, Macquarie says.
  • Ferry abandoned
    Korean passengers jump from blazing vessel off Yeosu, but no serious injuries.
  • DVB lays downturn bare
    Recovery will not kick in before the end of 2012 with loan restructuring and fire-sales likely in the interim, says Dagfinn Lunde.
  • Polar peril
    Norwegian research ship crew find polar bear sniffing around its waste containers off Spitsbergen.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • 10th-largest carrier
  • SeaIntel questions new TSA Index
    Maritime consultant SeaIntel has questioned the validity of arate index published last weekfor the first time by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement as the index doesn't include bunker surcharges. Excluding the bunker surcharge makes its virt...
  • Lines struggle with overcapacity, liquidity
    A leading ship finance executive has claimed overcapacity will plague the container, dry bulk and tanker market through 2012. "The problem in most markets segments definitely is the significant oversupply of ships, which is basically due to the fac...
  • CSAV seeks strategic partner amid cash injection
    Liner carrier CSAV said Friday its board of directors has agreed to inject $1.2 billion into the company amid plans to split CSAV's liner shipping business from a subsidiary unit that focuses on marine services and find a "strategic partner for th...
  • CMA CGM presses for rate hikes again
    Liner carrier CMA CGM has released a new set of rate increases and peak season surcharges it intends to collect on a number of trades through September. The increases are: ' $150 per TEU from the Far East, India and the Middle East to West Africa,...
  • CTSA sets new bunker fees
    Member lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement on Friday set new bunker surcharge levels for the start of October. For East Coast ports, the new bunker fee will be $847 per 20-foot container and $1,059 per 40-foot container. For We...
  • PIL to add Bangladesh/China link
    PIL is to launch a service to directly connect Bangladesh with China, according to a news report from the South Asian nation over the weekend. American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data shows no current services linking the Bangladeshi ports of Chitta...
  • Lacey Act ensnares Gibson Guitar Corp.
    Companies engaged in international trade often feel they are adhering to customs rules if their intentions are good, but a recent case involving Gibson Guitars underscores the importance of having strong internal controls over compliance activitie...
  • BIS rules reflect country name changes
    The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has revised the Export Administration Regulations to reflect recent country name changes. The Netherlands Antilles, for example, dissolved on Oct. 10, 2010. BIS has removed the Netherl...
  • U.S. aid arrives in North Korea
    U.S. aid group Samaritan's Purse this weekend managed the airlift of much-needed goods to North Korea to help victims of catastrophic flooding. Damage reportedly has been extensive in farm regions, with 148,000 acres of land washed away or inundat...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
  • Fujairah prices soften
    Earliest delivery in Fujairah from September 8.
  • Industry sees need for review of flash point limit
    Off-specs seen increasing for low sulphur distillate fuels, but link with IMO conventions makes change politically difficult.
  • Sulphur limits will drive up costs, says state-shipping company
    'We will have to spend more than $217,000 per ship,' says SCI.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg prices fall
    Prices volatile in Piraeus.
  • Fuel oil exports to 'return normal'
    Iran to give 'full allocations' to all its term buyers.
  • First Suezmax completes Northern Sea Route transit
    Voyage marks new record sailing time and 'the first time ever a ship of this size' has transported a full consignment of cargo along the route.
  • Bunker prices fail to dent profits
    Weakness of US dollar helps cushion impact of fuel costs.
  • Tanker will be powered by LNG boil-off
    'This makes not only ecological, but also economic sense,' says financial backer.
  • New trader for Dan-Bunkering's Monaco office
    New recruit has experience as a bunker trader with Atlantic Energy in Paris.
  • Asian bunker prices generally down
    Enquiries mixed at main Asian bunkering hubs on Tuesday, say traders.
  • Limited IFO supplies at Far East Russian ports
    Remaining IFO volumes for term orders only, says local traders.
  • WikiLeaks: Interruptions to Singapore bunker industry could impact global shipping
    Singapore and Malacca Straits 'vulnerable' to terrorist attacks, says leaked cable.
  • South Korean bunker volumes slightly down
    Local traders expect supplies to be 'sufficient'.
  • Minister urges bunker players to 'stay ahead' of competition
    Singapore water and environment minister says focus is on energy efficiency.

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