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March 8, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lion Group cites Viet partner for project's failure
    Malaysian conglomerate The Lion Group has blamed problems at Vietnam's scandal-hit shipbuilder Vinashin for the failure of a multi-billion-dollar joint venture.
  • Arcus makes takeover bid for Forth Ports
    Forth Ports has received a takeover approach valuing the operator at '745 million (S$1.54 billion) from its largest shareholder, Arcus European Infrastructure Fund, and has given Arcus access to its books.
  • Libya oil exports seen falling as crisis worsens
    Libyan crude oil shipments are set to slide in the coming days as mounting violence, falling oil output, the impact of sanctions and rising freight costs take their toll on Africa's third-largest producer.
  • Essar extends biggest rally in 7 mths on plans to split

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC re-jigs Silk, Lion, Dragon and Tiger Asia-Europe routes
  • Cosco imposes US$150 per TEU Asia-Europe bunker fee
  • Hapag-Lloyd offers Taicang-Yangshan-Waigaoqiao barge service
  • Hainan provincial freight movement posts 12.8pc gain in 2010
  • Yunnan province increased waterborne freight 16.5pc in 2010
  • Southwest China coast transhipment value up 20.5pc in 2010
  • UASC drops out of Maersk's Europe-subcontinent service
  • Port of NY-NJ handles 16pc more containers in 2010
  • MOL holds series of safety conferences for seafarers
  • India budgets US$47 billion for infrastructure this fiscal year
  • US Retailers: Short-work rule means more trucks at rush hour
  • ChinaTrans International goes regional with an LCL focus
  • Cargoes to participate in CeMAT 2011 as an exhibitor
  • Liaoning province earmarks US$6.3 billion for transport infrastructure
  • EverokGroup named World's Best Agent at WCAF conference
  • Jamaican bomb hoax brings terrorism charges against airport employee
  • Dragonair, Lufthansa Cargo expand summer services
  • AA Cargo provides online industry information, analysis

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Asia set to drive global container market as regional economies gain ground
  • CKYH reorganises six Far East-North Europe services
  • CMA CGM strengthens its services from Asia to US West Coast
  • CSAV-CSCL to offer Far East-USEC loop via Panama
  • MAERSK LINE reworks Asia-northern Europe network
  • NVOCC Econocaribe Consolidators joins iNTTRA network
  • Owners want nod to station armed guards on ships
  • Exporters rise from crisis by winning over Africa, Latin America
  • Milk powder exporters to lose 500 cr. due to ban
  • SRTEPC interaction with Customs officials & Jt DGFT today
  • Dinesh Lal appointed GTI Chairman
  • Non-viability, poor DPRs putting off developers from PPP port projects
  • Vallarpadam ICTT vital to India's maritime agenda
  • Fuel price hike likely as oil basket touches $100/b
  • Forsenia Engineering signs up with Kroger Greifertechnik

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • New production facility for A350 XWB components opened in China
    The Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre, a joint venture between Airbus and its Chinese partners, was inaugurated in Harbin (China) this week (week 9). The new facil...
  • Malaysia Airports to manage Chinese airport
    Malaysia Airports Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd (MACS), a subsidiary of the international airport operator Malaysia Airports, has signed a joint cooperation agreement (JCA) wit...
  • Boeing B777 freighter completes first two years of service
    The Boeing B777 freighter has earned the reputation as the work horse of the industry in its first two years of service. The equipment hauls everything from giant panda bears to hi...
  • Harwich International Port signs new wind deal
    Harwich International Port (UK) recently landed new contract with Aarsleff Bilfinger Berger Joint Venture (ABJV). Under the terms of the deal Harwich will act as ABJV's UK ins...
  • Lynden Transport expands service to/from Oklahoma and North Dakota
    The US- based service provider Lynden Transport is offering a new scheduled less-than-truckload (LTL) service to Oklahoma and North Dakota (both USA), in response to customer and i...
  • Australia: lower truck speed limit on south-eastern freeway
    The state of South Australia is reducing the maximum speed for trucks with five or more axles from 100 km/h to 60 km/h along the south-eastern freeway. The limit is being imposed i...
  • First PowerHaul locomotive in Turkey
    GE Transportation and the Turkish company Tulomsas recently celebrated the roll-out of the first GE PowerHaul locomotive, which was assembled in Turkey from components produced at ...
  • Kombiverkehr: Austria traffic booming
    Kombiverkehr, an intermodal service provider based in Frankfurt (German), and its partner Intercontainer Austria are launching new connections to/from Austria. From today (7 March)...
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd shares to consortium
    The supervisory board of the German tourism corporation TUI recently agreed to sell its Hapag-Lloyd shares to a subsidiary of the Hamburg (Germany)-based Albert Ballin co...
  • Hellmann East Europe granted customs representative licence for Russia
    The German logistics service provider Hellmann East Europe has been granted a customs representative licence for Russia. To date this important permit was known as a customs b...
  • APM Terminals to retrofit and electrify worldwide RTG fleet
    The port operator APM Terminals has embarked on a programme to convert and retrofit more than 400 diesel-powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) in use throughout the APM Te...
  • In Time Express Logistik sees turnover surge
    The German express courier service provider In Time Express Logistik boosted its turnover in fiscal 2010 to EUR 104.9 million, a 59.5% increase compared to the EUR 65.8 millio...
  • AMB and Allianz Real Estate form a new joint venture
    Property developer AMB Property Corp and Allianz Real Estate have formed a Luxembourg-based joint venture with the aim of acquiring, owning and operating logistics real estate tied...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • Marinette Marine breaks ground for new panel line fabrication building
  • NTSB docket document implicates cell phone use in Duck Boat disaster
  • Hovertrans Solutions to build heavy lift hovercraft at ST Marine

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • Port Tracker report finds increase in container traffic
  • Mitsui tanker rescued following pirate attack
  • Evergreen Line to add China to Jakarta service
  • Pacific Northwest Waterways making annual trip to Washington
  • AAPA spring conference set for March 21-23 in Washington, DC

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • CC Tung breaks ranks over box sector deregulation
    Demise of conference system led to information vacuum that heightened extreme rate volatility in the Asia-Europe trades, says OOIL chairman
  • Private investment lured by LPG opportunities
    Steady rate climb draws new interest in sector
  • China pays out for bulk carrier trio
    Chinese breakers nudged Indian rivals aside to purchase three large bulk carriers at strong rates last week
  • Sale of aframax pair highlights new low benchmark value
    Greek tanker owner Minerva Marine is understood to have bought two ice-class aframax tankers for $42.3m each, according to broker reports
  • Court decision to ease tonnage glut
    Overcapacity could be substantially reduced with the reopening of Bangladesh's shipbreaking yards
  • Ready, steady, scrap: Bangladesh reopens yards
    Demolition rates set to rise as country's breakers look to begin importing vessels
  • Rocketing bunker fuel prices could yet see 'blood on the streets'
    Tanker owners are being forced into adopting alternative strategies such as super slow steaming as rising fuel prices continue to pound bottom lines
  • Uncertainty is haunting shipping
    Uncertainty about which direction the price of oil is moving continues to haunt shipping
  • TCC presses ahead with growth plans despite $7m loss
    To continue expanding services as trade outlook looks bullish
  • US box imports set to rise 11% in March
    Estimates come amid warning of impact of rising oil prices on freight rates
  • Hutchison kicks of Singapore listing of port assets
    Biggest IPO in Singapore's history expected to raise close to $6bn
  • Arcus in $1.2bn bid for Forth Ports
    Takeover approach by major shareholder puts value of ports group at around '746m
  • Keppel AmFels wins $195m rig order
    To deliver jackup rig to Mexico's Perforadora Central in first quarter of 2013
  • Higher freight rates lift NOL's income
    Average revenue per feu up 10% during first six weeks of 2011
  • NSCSA orders four multi-purpose ships at Hyundai Mipo
    Total contract could be worth around $410m, including options for two more
  • Beluga seeks rate cuts for chartered-in ships
    Oaktree claims heavylift specialist could go bankrupt otherwise
  • The return of Bangladesh
    The decision to reopen Bangladesh's ship recycling business is positive for both the country and international shipping
  • Inmarsat shipping revenues remain flat
    Increased competition and switch from voice calls to e-mails offsets gains from sales of fleetbroadband terminals
  • Forth Ports bid
    So long as ports continue to operate efficiently, shipowners probably could not care less whether they are owned by a city council, the state or anyone else
  • Vale's VLOC order hit by delivery delays
    Delivery of first tranche of 12 of some 36 super-sized ore carriers behind schedule
  • Stena charters Tallink ferries for new Scotland route
    Tallink announces closure of loss making Germany - Finland route
  • ICTSI pays $21m for 51% stake in Rijeka box terminal
    Philippines port operator wins 30-year deal to operate Croatia port
  • DHT seeks $100m from Norwegian bond market
    Move will boost war chest for crude oil tanker buys
  • Box forecast variations hit Pacific trade
    Preparations to deploy vessels during forthcoming peak season thrown into confusion
  • Noble takes option for drillship at HHI
    Noble orders three vessels in year to date at South Korean
  • MOL tanker attacked by pirates off Oman
    US and Turkish naval forces intervene to free vessel
  • The Week Ahead
    Tanker rates on rise as Libya concerns grow
  • Oldendorff sticks to its guns on K Daphne bunkers
    Says 'all options under consideration' as capesize fails to arrive in Virginia
  • Battle begins to renew transpacific contracts
    Box lines and shippers come face-to-face to try and agree on freight rates

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • Capesize rates push up BDI
    CAPESIZE rates rocketed 14.5% today to $6,548 a day in the biggest jump since 10 February
  • Governor offers Miami deepening funds
    FLORIDA's governor has promised to use state money to fund a $75M federal shortfall in the budget for deepening the Port of Miami to 15.2m (50ft), Fairplay was told today
  • Goldman warns of gas cuts
    GOLDMAN Sachs has warned that global gas and LNG supplies could be slashed by up to 3% if production cuts in Libya are replicated in nearby countries
  • Oldendorff attachment bid fails
    A NEW York bankruptcy judge has rejected an emergency attempt by Oldendorff to attach the bunkers of Korea Line's Capesize K Daphne, Fairplay has confirmed
  • IM Skaugen raises $63M in bond sale
    NORWEGIAN gas carrier and lighterage tanker operator IM Skaugen has raised 350M kroner ($63M) in an issue of two-year bonds
  • ICTSI bags Croatian contract
    ICTSI has won a 30-year contract to manage, operate and develop a box terminal in the Croatian port of Rijeka
  • New bid made for Forth
    THE UK'S Forth Ports has confirmed market rumours of a takeover offer from Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 1 LP
  • ICTSI profits jump
    PHILIPPINE port operator ICTSI today reported a 79% year-on-year increase in net income to $98.3M last year
  • Brokers doubt rate rise hopes
    BROKERS in Shanghai have told Fairplay that they doubt that trans-Pacific box carriers will succeed in their latest attempt to raise rates
  • Hutchison talks up ports IPO
    HUTCHISON Whampoa said today it expects an overwhelming response to the listing of its ports assets, despite other shipping trusts performing poorly on the Singapore Exchange
  • Seafarer disappears off Scotland
    THE SEARCH for a seafarer missing from a Finnish product tanker in the Scottish North Sea has been called off, the MCA told Fairplay today
  • PIL boss calls for EXIM bank rethink
    PACIFIC International Lines managing director Teo Siong Seng told Singapore's Parliament today that he is disappointed the country has decided against opening an export-import bank
  • China reportedly doubles Greek fund
    CHINA will double the size of a fund offering cheap loans to crisis-ridden Greek shipowners to about $10Bn, Greece's maritime affairs minister has reportedly revealed
  • Passenger saw disaster ferry 'swaying'
    A PASSENGER who was on board ferry Princess Ashika when it sank in 2009 has described his ordeal in a Tongan court
  • China belt-tightening fears played down
    INDUSTRY figures told Fairplay today that China's industrialisation plans mean its belt-tightening measures should only have a limited impact on shipping.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • TPM Panel Debates Capacity Outlook
  • DOT to Hold Public Meeting on Regulations
  • Diesel, Gas Prices Surge; White House Eyes Reserves
  • Shareholder Bids to Take Over Forth Ports
  • US Navy Rescues Tanker From Attack
  • OOCL to Order Big New Ships
  • Shipping Corporation of India to Buy 110 Vessels
  • Retailers Project 11 Percent Container Growth
  • New Zealand's Mainfreight Buys Top Dutch Transporter
  • CFO Taylor to Leave YRC Worldwide
  • CEVA Boosts Revenue, Profit 25 Percent
  • NOL Reports Seasonal Container Decline
  • FRA to Scale Back Train Control Regulation
  • ICTS to Run Croatia Container Port
  • Washington State's Hammond Discusses Rail Corridor Investment (Video)
  • The Trans-Pacific Rebounds, Again
  • Security Up for Grabs
  • New Ports Smooth Kinks
  • Africa's Shipping Beacon of Light
  • Samson's Chain
  • KCS Retools Loan Request
  • Rail Loan Program Off Track
  • Sounding Trucking's Security Alarm
  • Into the Cloud
  • New Horizon
  • To Protect and Defend?
  • Cargo Crime en Fuego
  • Concluding Doha Now
  • Change Gets Yellow Eye at STB
  • Drilling Into Detention Time
  • Building Collapsible Transport Programs
  • Australia's Exports Under Water
  • Energy to Fuel Exports
  • Canada's Railroads Look to Asia
  • Canada's Ports Double-Stack Growth
  • Intra-Asia Mushrooms
  • Shippers Boxed Out?
  • Lidinsky Comes Full Circle

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • Rates merry go round
    Cargo volumes may look healthy as the end of Q1 11 approaches but it seems the containers moving are doing so at much lower prices than the year before and this at a time when the costs for moving them are shooting up
  • Ocean carriers receive warning from BoxTradeIntelligence
  • NSCSA to buy new ro-ro ships
  • APMT to electrify its RTGs
  • ICTSI invests in Rijeka
  • ND changes gear

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • HCI caught in Beluga web
    German issuing house says impact of Beluga restructuring "remains to be seen" as KG funds join talks led by Oaktree.
  • Oaktree mum on Beluga saga
    US investor soars under the radar as KG funds grapple with reports of German owner's plot to seek rate reductions.
  • 'No closure' at Brega
    Bombing shuts Ras Lanuf but Brega still working as Braemar reckons crude halt could boost flagging tanker demand.
  • Benelux scraps VLGC
    Greek owner earns top dollar as VLGC hits the chopping block in $10m demo deal, brokers say.
  • Petrobras hires PSV
    Brazilian oil giant sets sights on anchor-handlers as Dof wing proves power of pedigree, brokers say.
  • ICTSI ventures into Croatia
    Philippines port operator wins 30-year concession for box terminal in Rijeka.
  • DHT eyes bond bonus
    New York-listed tanker owner mulls $100m boost to war chest as acquisition hunt heats up.
  • MOL uses 'scarecrews'
    Sham 'sailors' used onboard MOL tanker Guanabara as real crew give Somali pirates the slip.
  • Bangladesh ban lifted
    High court imposes new conditions on shipbreaking yards, but import of vessels to resume.
  • Evergreen heads to Jakarta
    Taiwanese owner backs intra-Asian growth hunch with new run from northern China.
  • Skaugen bags $63m bonds
    Tanker owner to pay off debt maturing in 2011 with bond issue completed at lower end of target range.
  • It's raining yuan
    Greece secures an extra $5bn in funding from China to allow owners to buy Chinese-built ships.
  • Court orders blast payment
    Bangladesh's Mak group to pay $7,000 to families of four men who died in demolition explosion.
  • Danes go independent
    Government setting up new accident investigation unit outside of Danish Maritime Authority control.
  • Palva search called off
    Attempts to find missing crew member presumed overboard Neste Oil tanker in North Sea fail.
  • Western welcomes
    Bangladesh shipyard wants workers returning from Libya to get in touch about welding and fitting work.
  • Cargoships clash
    Desgagnes Transport vessel holed in collision with MSC Patricia in dense Belgian fog.
  • Maersk's missing billions?
    Analyst says Danish group could be valued $14bn more if it separately listed its business units.
  • Citadel saves MOL tanker
    Warships from Combined Maritime Forces take four pirates into custody following thwarted attack.
  • AOD eyes Oslo listing
    Mermaid Maritime-led offshore drilling company looks to secure listing on Norway's Axess exchange.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • Suez tolls unchanged again
    The Suez Canal Authority has frozen tariff levels for transiting the canal for the third year in a row. The canal saw vessels transits increase 4.4 percent to 17,993 vessels in 2010, while tonnage passing through the waterway increased 15.2 percent...
  • ICTSI seals stake in Croatian terminal
    The Philippines-based terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. said it has acquired a 51 percent stake in a Croatian container terminal in the country's largest port as part of a 30-year concession deal. ICTSI has partnered...
  • Worker strike at Suez Canal
    Administrative workers with the Suez Canal Authority protested over the weekend over what they said was a lack of promotions, according to international news outlets. The workers threatened to extend the protests -- including hunger strikes -- int...
  • Weiss Röhlig starts Taiwan/Prague LCL service
    Freight forwarder Weiss R'hlig has started a weekly consolidation service between Taiwan and Prague. "Our advantage is that Weiss Röhlig has scheduled trucking and rail services from all major European ports into Eastern Europe supported on the gro...
  • CBP explains personnel changes
    Replacing Daniel Baldwin as assistant commissioner for international trade and moving him to head supply chain security programs "will restore needed trade policy experience to the Office of Field Operations and add operational expertise to the Of...
  • DHL to work with troubled airline parts company
    DHL Supply Chain said last week it is attempting to help a U.K. parts support company for the airline industry out of bankruptcy by developing a "track and consolidation service" that will aggregate millions of parts around the globe into a single...
  • Japanese tanker recaptured from pirates
    A U.S. Navy frigate rescued a hijacked Japanese tanker and captured the Somali pirates on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said. TheGuanabara,operated by MOL, reported it was under attack Friday about 328 nautical miles southeast of Oman. Special forces fro...
  • Grand Alliance adds Vietnam to Loop D
    The Grand Alliance has resumed weekly sailings of its Loop D Asia/Europe service, according to a notice from member Hapag-Lloyd. Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and NYK Line in Octobermade the service a biweekly loop through the end of Februaryt...
  • SynchroNet, Canadian 3PL team on box interchanges
    SynchoNet Intermodal Services has partnered with SNX Advance Logistics to support its Web-based virtual container-yard product in the Canadian market. SynchroNet and its sister company SynchroNet Marine provide box interchange services for ocean, r...
  • Unrest reaches canal
    Worker strike at Suez Canal Administrative workers with the Suez Canal Authority protested over the weekend over what they said was a lack of promotions, according to international news outlets. The workers threatened to extend the protests -- incl...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • Stena charters Tallink vessels for Belfast run
    Stena Line has chartered Tallink's two sister ferries the Superfast VII and the Superfast VIII for the Belfast'Stranraer run. The vessels will enter into service in autumn 2011. "The
  • Mols-Linien deep in red after horrible year
    Mols-Linien A/S left 2010 with a huge deficit of DKK 77.5 million after a bad year with declining numbers of passengers and cars. Furthermore, Mols-Linien is
  • Polarcus signs up for Celtic Sea project
    Dubai-based, Oslo-listed seismic vessel operator Polarcus has signed a contract with Providence Resources PLC for a 3D seismic project in the Celtic Sea, off Ireland. The survey will

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2011
  • Libyan crisis drives up low-sulphur premium
    Price differential for low-sulphur bunker product is widening.
  • Trading team development for Turkish supplier
    New bunker trader is the company's representative in Greece.
  • IFO prices stable in Fujairah
    In Cape Town, deliveries available up to and including March 21.
  • Bunker prices firm
    Congestion at a few loading facilities in Rotterdam.
  • Tanker operator suffering as unrest drives up bunker prices
    Nordic Tankers says firming bunker prices have coincided with 'rock bottom' rates.
  • Bunkering firm becomes part of environmental initiative
    Canadian company which lists bunkering services among its activities joins the Green Marine program.
  • Singapore terminal operator repeats interest in LNG bunkering
    LNG terminal is '30% complete'.
  • New Zealand port welcomes switch to low-sulphur fuel
    Auckland Council wants other shipping lines to follow Maersk Line's lead.
  • Asian bunker prices lack direction
    Demand mixed on Monday at key Asian bunker ports, traders say.
  • BORCO facility to undergo $200-400 million expansion
    Project aims to install 'flexible storage capacity' on site, says Buckeye spokeswoman.
  • Chinese bank joins group financing Vopak
    ICBC and 14 others to provide the terminal operator with $1.6 billion senior unsecured facility.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan to start MGO deliveries next month
    Plans to start MGO deliveries at Tianjin, Zhangzhou and Huangpu ports in China, says company source.
  • WFS quarterly cash dividend stable
    Q4 dividend, which reflects its 'two-for-one' stock spilt program, unchanged even after it reported 'record earnings' for last year.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- 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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