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May 9, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port operator ICTSI unfazed by turmoil
    Violent protests in the Middle East may have shaken the world economy but Philippine port operator ICTSI sees opportunity amid the turmoil.
  • Aircraft carriers gain clout in naval power
    Despite growing controversy about the cost and relevance of aircraft carriers, navies around the world are adding new ones to their inventories at a pace unseen since World War II.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC's levies global bunker surcharges, Asia-Europe hits US$755/TEU
  • CMA CGM launches Far East, Indian Ocean Islands, South Africa loop
  • UASC levies US$100/TEU May 15 peak season surcharge, then US$320/TEU more June 1
  • Bunker prices ease in commodity sell-off, biggest one-day plunge since 2009
  • Drewry, and Singapore's Cleartrade launch container rate index
  • West coast Canadian dockers sign eight-year labour contract
  • US truckers battle Teamsters, railways to stop bill limiting truck sizes
  • Rickmers-Linie adds new vessels to Europe-India service
  • Chongqing to build west China's largest air logistics park
  • DHL marshals disaster relief for distribution at Tokyo's Narita
  • Atlas Air to launch US troop plane service this month

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Construction of Phillipines Laguindingan airport on schedule
    Construction work on the Laguindingan Airport Development Project (LADP), the new USD 181 million gateway to Mindanao island in the Southern Philippines, is expected to be complete...
  • Bombardier and Trenitalia ink contract for 50 more locomotives
    Trenitalia (Italian Railways) has awarded Bombardier Transportation a new order to supply another 50 of its economical and proven E464 electric locomotives, thus exercising an opti...
  • Azerbaijan: 47.4% of all goods hauled by truck
    The Azerbaijan State Statistics Committee (ASSC) reported that the lion's share of cargo (47.4%) was transported by road between January and March this year. The total amount of tr...
  • ATA truck tonnage index rose by 1.7 % in March
    The American Trucking Association (ATA) reported that its for-hire truck tonnage index increased by 1.7% in March, after falling by a revised 2.7% in February 2011. The tonnage inc...
  • Rickmers-Linie responds to India's growing breakbulk market
    Rickmers-Linie, a German liner specialist for project cargo and heavylifts, has responded to India's growing breakbulk market and is upgrading its Indian service. Gerhard Janssen, ...
  • China: demand for trucks tops 1 million mark
    Sales of heavy duty commercial vehicles in China amounted to 1.015 million units in 2010, a 60 % increase over the 2009 volume. The figures were recently announced by China's ...
  • Canso welcomes two new members
    The Civil Air Navigation Air Services Organisation (Canso) has welcomed the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) of Cyprus and the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) as new ful...
  • Qantas shifts from San Francisco to Dallas
    Originally scheduled one week later, the Australian carrier Qantas is operating its final Sydney-San Francisco CA (USA) service tomorrow (7 May). The airline is shifting its operat...
  • Hupac: growing interest in rail transport in the east
    The Swiss intermodal transport provider Hupac has reported a promising start to 2011 with a 12% increase in traffic from January to April. The company boosted frequencies on variou...
  • UIRR: today one in four freight trains is a CT train
    The International Union of Combined Road-Rail Transport Companies (UIRR) reported that growth returned for road-rail combined transport services in 2010, following the...
  • Pacer reports net profit in Q1/2011
    Concord CA-based Pacer International Inc, a North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, reported a Q1/2011 net profit of USD 2 million, a su...
  • Logwin's turnover rising
    Logwin, a global forwarding and logistics corporation based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), reported a significant increase in its Q1/2011 turnover, which amounted to EUR 3...
  • Kuehne + Nagel managing frozen food for Italian retailer Agor'
    Milan (Italy)-based Agor' Network Srl has awarded a six-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) to provide frozen warehousing and distribution operations for the retailer's more...
  • Chapman Freeborn steps up activities in Scandinavia
    Chapman Freeborn, a leading charter company for individual flight solutions, is stepping up its business activities in the Scandinavian market by appointing Kim Borgaard as it...
  • ABB moving to the Rhine ports in the Basel/Baselland region
    Rolf Vogt, CEO of Birs Terminal, a logistics company based in Birsfelden, near Basel (Switzerland), recently announced that a spectacular new activity is to take place at the Rhine...
  • Flinter's fleet growing
    Flinter, a versatile logistics company based in the Netherlands, expects to see the launch of its new building, "MV Flinter Aland", on 14 May. The multi-purpose, ice clas...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Eu Navfor and EMSA develop counter-piracy monitoring service
  • MAIB issues report on self-unloading bulker fire and explosion

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Wetland mitigation property available at Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Washington governor takes part in South Park Bridge project kick off
  • Portland Maritime Commerce Club slates tug & barge update meeting
  • Rail traffic numbers continue up during week
  • Port of Newport reopens South Beach marine fuel outlet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • MR product tanker rate surge likely to be 'temporary high'
    Owners advised to enjoy reprise but not to go on ordering spree
  • Capesize owners return idle ships to weak spot market
    Owners accept they will make 'precious little money' from current round voyage rates
  • Flat outlook for suezmax spot rates in Atlantic
    Suezmax spot rates in the Atlantic are set to remain flat this week, or even weaken, as charterers drip-feed cargoes into the market
  • Newbuildings to put brakes on palm oil tanker gains
    The cost of shipping palm oil from Southeast Asia to Europe looks unlikely to move much beyond the $52 per tonne mark as an expected influx of chemical tanker newbuildings over the next quarter should cap any significant gains
  • Cardiff Marine fixes VLCC for $29,000 a day
    Greece's Cardiff Marine has chartered out the very large crude carrier Solana for one year at the daily rate of $29,000
  • BHP Billiton books vessel for backhaul Asia-Atlantic trip at $1,000
    It emerged on Friday that mining giant BHP Billiton had booked a capesize on a backhaul Asia to Atlantic route at the end of April for $1,000 per day
  • IMO calls for more warships and single UN command
    Naval co-operation has produced mixed results and, says secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos
  • An adaptable and lucrative business
    The piracy business model has grown rapidly into a highly successful and adaptable conglomerate
  • Political will on piracy yet to bring firm action
    Despite heavyweight rhetoric, the global response to piracy lacks funding and a proper strategy
  • Tonnage tax switch could drive shipping companies away from UK
    Moore Stephens calls on HMRC to launch consultation over changes
  • Nine boxes of radioactive bathtaps held in Antwerp
    Scanner alarms raised but no threat from toxic taps
  • Viking secures $174m funding
    German ship financier KfW Ipex and Swiss bank UBS are financing five river cruise newbuilding vessels
  • Weak charter market hits Belships
    Revenues in the first quarter fall to $11.5m
  • US grain houses eye fledgling box swaps
    New index offers first opportunities for North American farmers to manage freight rate risks
  • Thinking the unthinkable
    The International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee kicks off next week with piracy as the most urgent item on its agenda
  • The morality of armed protection
    Charterers have no moral right to demand that other people's crew should be denied armed protection from pirates
  • Stop viewing LNG demand in the rear view mirror
    I like to think of natural gas as the bridge to the future
  • Dunkirk box volumes surge 28%
    First four months of 2011 see containers, hydrocarbons, liquid bulks and grains all on the rise
  • New York braces for fresh round of development
    With competition from an enlarged Panama Canal closer, the PNYNJ is making $283m worth of improvements this year on top of $2bn invested since 2002
  • Website launch helps shippers find ideal Dutch inland box terminal
    InlandLinks project could be expanded across European Union if successful
  • Diana boosts earnings on larger fleet
    Palios-led dry bulker owner beats forecasts as container spinoff makes money in first quarter
  • P&O Ferries to shed 17 officers from onboard services
    Cost-cutting policy bites on shortsea routes
  • J Lauritzen secures $550m of contracts with Petrobras
    Dan Swift and company's three shuttle tankers all tied to Brazilian oil major
  • Rising bunker bills undermine markets
    Eitzen Chemical says routes are beginning to see increased rates but fuel cost increases are creating pressure
  • DHL launches daily rail link between China, Russia and CIS states
    Transit time of 19-25 days compared with 35-42 days for shipping by sea
  • STX Corporation to raise $190m to jump start natural resources business
    South Korean conglomerate keen to continue diversification
  • Danaos in no rush to add to order book
    Chief executive John Coustas says speculative ordering is so far limited to the sub-5,000 teu sectors, but needs watching
  • Indian ports hamstrung by regulation
    Delegates at Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping event told lack of private investment reduces competitiveness of Indian shippers
  • Merger may prompt exit from spot market for Crude Carriers fleet
    Capital Product would evaluate period opportunities for Crude's VLCCs and suezmaxes, but only if unification wins support of unaffiliated shareholders
  • IMO to consider guidelines on armed guards
    Maritime Safety Committee asked to adopt a resolution encouraging wider implementation of Best Management Practices guidelines to avoid and deter attacks

Fairplayweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Pirated ship recovered
    COMMANDOS have rescued a Chinese bulker and its crew from pirates in the Arabian Sea, Beijing said today
  • Vale's earnings rise 325.6%
    BRAZIL'S mining giant Vale said today its net earnings for 1Q2011 were $6.83Bn, up 325.6% from the $1.6Bn earned in 1Q2010
  • Silt worries Mississippi shipping
    FEAR OF draught restrictions along the Southwest Pass in the US Gulf is causing ship agents to consider contingency plans for vessels
  • Ultrapetrol swings to losses
    MIXED-fleet operator Ultrapetrol fell into the red in its latest quarter as ocean shipping losses outweighed improved South American river and offshore returns
  • EC offers help to Danish yard workers
    THE EC has approved a multimillion-euro grant to help Danish yard workers find news jobs
  • CMA CGM adds another SA/Asia service
    CMA CGM told Fairplay today that it is adding a fourth weekly South Africa/Asia box service by taking space on Mediterranean Shipping's Cheetah service
  • Off-specification bunkers spark complaints
    A SURVEY by DNV Petroleum Services has shown that off-specification bunkers are the biggest problems that ship operators face in fuel deliveries
  • Japan LNG deal sealed
    JAPAN'S Chubu Electric has signed an LNG contract with the UK's BG Group for up to 122 shipments from various locations, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Cigarette haul sparks arrests
    SPANISH police today arrested 10 people at the port of Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands after seizing €2.2M ($3.19m) worth of cigarettes
  • Vehicle-carrier tax ordered repaid
    SPAIN'S Supreme Court today ordered €435M ($631.9M) in valued-added taxes repaid in a dispute involving vehicle carriers
  • Hundreds more smuggled to Italian isle
    HUNDREDS more illegal migrants have reportedly reached Italy from Africa in the past day
  • Transnet unveils S. African port schemes
    TRANSNET has reportedly decided to spend 31.1Bn rand ($4.61Bn) modernising Durban's port in South Africa over the next five years
  • Handysizes find support
    JAPAN'S Golden Week holidays have reduced tanker chartering, but Handysizes carrying clean products have found support from congestion in Singapore
  • Accounting proposals draw warning
    PROPOSED changes in accounting standards could affect shipowners in Singapore, tax advisers told Fairplay today
  • Bunker prices plunge
    BUNKER prices plunged in Singapore today in what traders said was a result of this week's global commodities sell-off

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Former YRC CFO Taylor Joins CEVA
    Sheila Taylor, who abruptly left as chief financial officer of trucker YRC Worldwide in March, will join CEVA Logistics in the...
  • Amazon Threatens to Halt New Warehouse Plans
    A showdown between Amazon.com and state governments is spreading as the online retailer threatens to shutter more plans for distribution...
  • Ohio River Flooding Allows Barge Passage Over Dams
    Flood waters on the Ohio River are high enough that barges can navigate over fixed dams, the Army Corps of...
  • BNSF's Rose Pushes Market-Based Approach to Infrastructure
    When BNSF Railway decides how to invest its money in infrastructure expansion, it looks to the marketplace for guidance. Federal...
  • Coast Guard Restricts Vessel Traffic on Mississippi
    The Coast Guard today declared a safety zone for a five-mile stretch of the Mississippi River near Caruthersville, Mo. ...
  • Textainer Invests $506.5 Million in New Boxes
    Container lessor Textainer reported higher first quarter profit and said it invested $506.5 million on new dry and refrigerated containers...
  • Demand Boosts Con-way Revenue 7.2 Percent
    Transportation and logistics giant Con-way increased revenue 7.2 percent to $1.3 billion in the first quarter, reporting a $6.9 million...
  • DHS Warns of al Qaeda Rail Plot
    The Department of Homeland Security, acting on intelligence seized in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout, is warning states...
  • Danaos Posts Profit, Expects Rising Market
    Container ship owner-charterer Danaos reported a profit of $5.4 million in the first quarter, according to the company. Danaos...
  • YRC's Zollars: LTL Truck Rates Will Keep Rising
    Less-than-truckload pricing will continue to rise throughout 2011, as a stronger economy "soaks up" excess capacity, said YRC Worldwide's William...
  • Union Pacific Boosts Capital Spending, Dividend
    Union Pacific is boosting its common stock dividend by 25 percent to 47.5 cents per share, and adding $100 million...
  • Farmers Report Minimal Flood Effects on Grain Shipments
    Farmers in the mid-Mississippi River region report that the floods have causes little disruption to grain shipments, according to the...
  • Flooding Slows Midwest Road, Rail Traffic
    Widespread flooding across the U.S. inland river system is slowing some freight and passenger transportation systems, mainly with road closures...
  • Liability Limits' Legal Morass
    Q: I just read the March 21 Q&A on declared value ("Weights and Measures in Freight Claims") and have a...
  • Viva Mexico!
    Growth during the 2010 trade and economic recovery was rapid at ports up and down the North American coasts, but...
  • Room With a Growth View
    Like the bottom lines of ocean carriers that mostly returned to the black, volume at most of the Top 25...
  • A Decade Later
    To many of us, the most striking thing about the crowds that gathered in front of the White House and...
  • YRC Worldwide Loss Shrinks to $102 Million
    A surge in freight in March and higher prices buoyed YRC Worldwide in the first quarter but couldn't bring the...
  • Diana Containerships Posts First Quarter Profit
    Diana Containerships, a majority-owned subsidiary of the Greek dry bulk shipowner Diana Shipping, posted first quarter profit of $256,829, reversing...
  • CMA CGM to Launch South Africa-Asia Loop
    CMA CGM will start a new service linking Asia, Indian Ocean Islands and South Africa on Sunday May 8. ...
  • Japan Finance Minister Addresses Radioactive Product Rumors
    Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda asked other Asian countries Thursday to "react calmly, based on scientific facts" to rumors that...
  • Japan Proposes 'Asia Cargo Highway'
    Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda proposed an "Asia Cargo Highway" as Asia's long-term goal to create seamless flows of goods...
  • Port Nehru Traffic Down 3 Percent
    Container traffic through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) fell 3 percent year-over-year in April, the first month of...
  • Illinois Nabs $186 Million in Rejected Florida Rail Funds
    Illinois has been notified by the Department of Transportation that it will get another $186 million in rail grants, coming...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Maersk quietly launches Seago
  • CMA CGM to expand Asia/Africa operations
  • Wang: Q2 rates to 'move up'
  • PIL enhances Australasia coverage with expanded sling
  • Textainer benefits from new boxes

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • MISC seals LPG sale
    Malaysian gas giant says $3m tanker transaction is in line with a strategy to phase out ageing tonnage.
  • Standard dodges delay
    Keppel FELS lifts earthquake inspired force majeure alert tied to Oslo-listed offshore contractor's newbuilding trio.
  • Crooks set to be boxed up
    Why lock up prisoners in expensive jails when you can stow them in a modified shipping container!
  • Cantor predicts bulker blitz
    Diana Shipping may have enough ammunition to beef up its bulker fleet by ten to 15 vessels, analyst says.
  • Marinakis passes taste test
    Crude Carriers scores guru upgrade as Wells Fargo Securities endorses merger with Capital Product Partners.
  • GE fades in fourth
    Indian tanker and bulker owner scrapes into profit in final quarter, with annual result down too.
  • Globus takes off
    George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner sees a strong start to the year following recent acquisitions.
  • George's ducks in a row
    DryShips spin-off OceanRig changes vessels on $80m Falkland contract as it looks to line up future drilling deals.
  • Incat rushes to Russia
    Australian shipbuilder seals two-ship ferry pact with Vladivostok yard, with more to come.
  • Save our seafarers top issue
    Teekay's Dev Hildebrand warns piracy is key risk management concern but he also wants underwriters to be more innovative.
  • Ferrari unworried by probe
    Federico Deodato believes the P&I system will survive European Commission investigation largely unscathed.
  • RaetsMarine claims to be cartel victim
    Martin Lanting has lost business because of the huge release calls set by the P&I clubs.
  • Ferry lurches back into dock
    BC Ferries' Coastal Celebration damaged after surprise reverse into quayside at Swartz Bay in Canada.
  • Deafening silence on probe
    Martin Hubbard regrets P&I clubs' arrogance led to missed opportunity to present antitrust defence.
  • Help us to help you plea
    Antitrust investigator, Silke Obst, invites ideas at TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum for improving the P&I club market.
  • Kyoei Tanker lowers forecast
    Japanese tanker owner revises full year profit downwards by 40%.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Low Yangtze raises big problems
    Drought condition along parts of the Yangtze River are causing navigational problems for commercial vessels transiting the key Chinese waterway, according to anAssociated Pressreport Thursday. A prolonged dry spell in northern and eastern China has...
  • CEVA taps former YRC CFO Taylor
    CEVA Logistics has hired Sheila Taylor as chief financial officer of the company's Americas region, based in Houston. Taylor held the same position with YRC Worldwide. As CFO of YRCW, Taylor had responsibility for all strategic and operational fin...
  • Al Qaeda had sights on rail sector
    Intelligence gleaned from computers and documents captured during Sunday's raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan showed the al Qaeda leader was thinking about attacking the U.S. rail system, according to the Department of Homeland Securit...
  • U.S. funds Indian aviation safety training
    The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a $387,282 grant to India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Thursday to help train regulatory officials in preparation for increased growth in passengers, flights, cargo and airport infrastruc...
  • CMA CGM starts Asia/South Africa loop
    CMA CGM said Friday it is starting a service between the Far East, Indian Ocean Islands and South Africa. The service, which CMA CGM dubs the Shaka Express, will begin May 8 with a rotation of Fuzhou, Xiamen, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Chiwan, Singapor...
  • Executive calls for more dialog over chassis
    Most container carriers are exiting the chassis business, and they need to have more dialogue with shippers about their plans, said Bill Rooney, president of WFR Solutions and the former president of Hanjin Shipping. Though some steamship companie...
  • Seaspan, Danaos report improved results
    Containership leasing companies Seaspan and Danaos reported stronger results in the first quarter than in the same period last year. Hong Kong-based Seaspan reported net profit of $50.6 million compared to a loss of $36.6 million in the same 2010 ...
  • Two pirate attacks foiled in Arabian Sea
    Two pirate attacks were foiled in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday and Thursday. Bomb disposal experts from the Italian Navy defused an unexploded grenade on the Evergreen containershipItal GlamourThursday after pirates used rocket propelled grenades ...
  • 9/11 anniversary plot
  • New weekly feature

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2011
  • Bunker prices plunge double-digits
    Crude futures fall for the fifth day in a row.
  • Buckeye to expand storage facility
    The aim is to bring 3.5 million barrels online in the second half of 2012.
  • Aegean investor ratings show uncertainty
    Dahlman Rose downgraded shares of Aegean from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' rating.
  • Chiquita hedges future bunker purchases
    The company has purchased fuel swap rates of $459 per metric tonne for 2012.
  • CO2 argument favouring scrubbers
    Converting HFO to distillate fuel producing much bigger CO2 penalty than scrubbing, Bunkerworld conference is told.
  • Fujairah prices fall in volatile market
    Volatility means some Middle East suppliers not quoting in the spot market.
  • Wrist Group makes new acquisition
    Group says development strengthens its worldwide operations.
  • MGO prices down $99 in Rotterdam
    Buyers waiting 'to see where the market is going'.
  • Straits of Gibraltar: More ships, less bunkers
    Smaller stem sizes mean suppliers are working harder to maintain supply volumes.
  • Norwegian yard takes order for another LNG powered vessel
    Contract shows 'Kleven Maritime's position as a leading supplier of LNG powered vessels.'
  • Bunker grade cargo sold at 'weak price'
    Saudi Aramco parcel likely 'to flow east'.
  • Tanker operator reports fresh losses
    Eitzen says its freight rates have risen, but so have its bunker costs.
  • Tanker operator calls for wider use of slow steaming
    'Fragmented' market obstacle to speed reductions.
  • IFO prices in Singapore drop by almost $50
    MGO plunged $81 as crude oil sees losses of 8.5%.
  • Off-spec bunkers the 'biggest challenge' for ship operators in 2010
    Problems ship operators expect this year include high prices and fuel availability.
  • Suppliers 'reckless' not to test fuel
    Two RCCL ships got seriously off-spec fuel in Mumbai last month, official tells Bunkerworld conference.
  • Dismantling of derelict vessel speeds up
    Salvage works on vessel's midsection to last until June.
  • Cold ironing industry 'needs reality check'
    Cold ironing costs about $200 for every tonne of CO2 reduced.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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