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June 9, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltex electronic trading likely to lure hedge funds
    The new freight derivatives trading screen from the Baltic Exchange, a 267-year-old bourse that sets global shipping prices, will attract hedge funds and expand the US$24 billion market, Citigroup Inc and Cargill Inc said.
  • No dry freight upturn seen until 2014
    A major upturn in dry bulk shipping rates is not expected before the end of 2013 as the freight market will continue to struggle with mounting fleet growth, leading shipbroker Fearnleys said here on Tuesday.
  • Hyundai Heavy shares fall on possible US$2.4b Hynix bid
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipyard, fell the most in two weeks after saying that it may consider bidding for a US$2.4 billion stake in Hynix Semiconductor Inc being sold by former creditors.
  • Baltic sea freight index falls for second day

Sched Netweb site
  • APL president Eng Aik Meng resigns, north Asia chief Ken Glenn succeeds
  • US imports up 8.7pc with Chinese exports driving big share of increase
  • Zim splits Pacific leg ZCS service into two separate loops
  • Maersk appeals to industry for more efficiency and customer service
  • US Army Corps of Engineers has US$18 million to dredge Oakland to 15 metres
  • Despite sanctions, Iranian volume up 11pc in 2010 to 3 million TEU
  • Jiangsu's textile and garment exports up 38pc in first four months
  • Singapore's SOXAL opens on Jurong Island where manufacturing thrives
  • Shipper poll shows desire to share slow-steaming gains through lower rates
  • Protectionism grips as 30 new export restrictions imposed in a year: ICC
  • China joins US, Russia in opposing European carbon trading scheme
  • India and China to lead global aviation, says departing IATA chief
  • Frankfurt's Fraport pretax profit increases 25pc to US$393 million
  • Canada's Bombardier's first quarter profits up 12pc to US$220 million
  • Asiana flies to Portland, restores 747 freighter service to Seoul

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ex-im operations shifting from ICD-Sabarmati to ICD-Khodiyar on June 21
  • Indian Register of Shipping appointed Recognised Organisation by Liberia
  • Slow steaming contributing to peak season container shortage, says WSC
  • Teamglobal launches direct consol service from Houston to Nhava Sheva
  • Fieo asks Sharma for interest subvention, DEPB extension
  • ICC denounces G20 rise in protectionism
  • Slovenian PM to arrive on June 14,aims at doubling bilateral trade
  • Sonias PA asks PM to lift ban on cotton exports
  • US Consul General visits VCT
  • Asia-north Europe rates more volatile since 2008 EU conference ban
  • Decontrol of diesel pricing necessary to narrow fiscal gap: Rangarajan
  • Survey ranks India 5th among best FDI destinations
  • Coal India receives 18 import bids

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • Saudia Cargo increases service frequency to Amsterdam
    Starting today (8 June), Saudi Airlines Cargo is increasing its cargo services to Schiphol (Amsterdam) by two additional weekly flights. The national carrier of Saudi Arabia, which...
  • Ceva and Iveco prolong alliance in Turkey to 2013
    Logistics service provider Ceva and truck maker Iveco have prolonged a partnership that began in 2007 to 2013. The agreement foresees that Ceva will continue to distribute Iveco sp...
  • Electronic truck toll in Poland
    Poland is going to introduce a new distance-related electronic toll on 1 July. The charges will be levied on around 1,800 km of motorways, A roads and regional links. The leve...
  • Oebb says Rail Cargo Hungaria not for sale
    According to various media sources, the Austrian state railway OeBB does not want to sell its loss-making Hungarian freight arm Rail Cargo Hungaria (RCH/formerly MAV Cargo). The re...
  • Interferryboats offering new intermodal transport service
    As from 13 June, Interferryboats (IFB) will organise daily shuttle connections between Belgium and Italy. According to a media release, the extension makes IFB the sole provider of...
  • Globaltrans investing in its fleet
    Globaltrans, a leading private freight rail transportation group operating in Russia, the CIS and the Baltics, has been investing in its fleet. Last year, the group's fleet ex...
  • UPS expanding capacity of air network in Americas
    UPS recently increased its cargo capacity by more than 50% on 19 weekly flights into Central and South America, replacing a Boeing 757 narrow-body aircraft with a new, larger B-767...
  • Joint venture Airbus Freighter Conversion GmbH (AFC) terminated
    European and Russian partners have jointly decided to stop the A320/A321 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion development programme for economic reasons and will therefore launc...
  • Stuart Smith moves to ACS Paris
    Air Charter Service's Paris operation is moving to much larger offices after experiencing huge growth in 2010, and is now set to welcome Stuart Smith, from the company's New York f...
  • Port of Antwerp reinforces IT leadership with APCS
    Over the past few years the port of Antwerp (Belgium) invested heavily in developing electronic communication for managing the supply chain as efficiently as possible. To bring thi...
  • UTi Worldwide - higher revenues but lower profit
    The Long Beach CA (USA)-based forwarding company UTi Worldwide Inc has reported a net profit of USD 8.7 million, less net income attributable to non-controlling interests, in the q...
  • Röhlig registered strong growth in 2010
    The Bremen (Germany)-based logistics service provider Röhlig has reported that the results for fiscal 2010 were the second best in its history. Last year's upturn made a significan...
  • Geodis Wilson acquires One Source Logistics
    The global freight forwarder Geodis Wilson has strengthened its position in the US market by taking over domestic transport specialist One Source Logistics. US-based One Source Log...
  • Demag Cranes delivers bulk handling MHCs to Canada
    Demag Cranes recently received an order to supply two mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) to Canada. The two identical machines are four-rope grab cranes for professional bulk h...
  • European Shortsea Network publishes annual ESN report 2010
    The European Shortsea Network (ESN), a networking platform for Shortsea Promotion Centres (SPCs) in 22 countries, has just published its annual ESN report for 2010. The report cont...
  • EU Parliament introduces "polluter pays" principle
    Revising "Eurovignette" road haulage tax rules will make it possible for EU member states to charge hauliers for air and noise pollution costs, in addition to motorway to...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • Gladding Hearn offers wind farm service vessel for U.S. market
  • Port of Antwerp cuts tonnage dues for clean ships
  • Maersk Line CEO says container shipping needs to change
  • Dockwise may switch flags to protect its ships against pirates
  • Steve Dick to retire from key Tidewater role

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • APL president announces plans to leave company in September
  • Coast Guard cutter captain suspended due to grounding
  • Portland Wheat Marketing Center offering pair of new courses
  • Freight transport index finds shipments down during April
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines earns DBJ environmental rating

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • VLCC market poised for upturn as ship list reduces
    Supply of tankers available to ship crude from the Middle East Gulf remains below 70
  • NYK secures short-term LNG time charter deal
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha has signed a four-year charter agreement to transport liquefied natural gas for French energy provider GDF Suez, positioning itself to beat the expected LNG gold rush with shorter contracts
  • Ya-Sa Holding charters out suezmax at $21,000 a day
    Turkish shipowner Ytodayax tanker Yasa Polaris for one year at a respectable rate in line with the market price, as the suezmax one-year period market continues to provide a rare oasis of calm amid a sea of tanker volatility
  • Baltic electronic trading screen makes debut trade
    The Baltic Exchange's determination to keep pace with the fast moving world of trading was cemented as its new, long-awaited, electronic screen for dry freight derivatives finally carried out its first trade today
  • Libyan tanker fleet in lay-up
    V.Ships covering cost of reduced crews as vessels sit idle
  • Investors shun shipping companies for offshore oil
    The tonnage supply-demand balance is a disincentive, while many investors have already lost money in shipping stocks over the past two years
  • Basis for valuing ships is undergoing a sea change
    Traditional approaches are increasingly being regarded as inadequate to meet the latest accounting rules' more stringent requirements
  • World's ports will need $830bn for infrastructure
    OECD report says maritime container volumes could quadruple by 2030
  • The advantages of having ready money
    Countries are not so different from impoverished and overexuberant shipping concerns, in both their irrational behaviour and their inability to live within their means
  • Storm of protest brews among German owners
    Shipowners in Germany are furious about a decision by the country's government to cut subsidies
  • Nordic countries stop gassing on CO2 reduction
    LNG fuel is finally moving forward enough to convince infrastructure to follow suit
  • Shippers welcome Maersk call
    Changes in liner sector 'long overdue'
  • Nautilus calls for 'European Jones Act'
    UK parliamentary group hears plea to protect investment in high-end maritime skills
  • Dockwise chief threatens to quit Dutch flag over bar on armed guards
    Netherlands' parliament to discuss lifting restrictions on anti-pirate security next week
  • Cruiseships orders underpin European shipbuilding
    Billions still being invested into passenger shipping
  • DNV offers radical concepts to bear in mind for the economic upturn
    Class society releases details of two new bulk carrier design concepts which owners could use as the basis for selecting innovative features to be incorporated into new vessels
  • Brodosplit isn't working
    Workers' action to try to save Croatia's biggest yard has within it a kernel of hope
  • Transpacific box rates tumble
    Drewry's weekly Hong Kong-Los Angeles container rate benchmark has fallen 8.1% in seven days
  • Speak out now on sulphur
    European shipowners are playing a dangerous waiting game
  • Simple modifications could save fuel costs
    DNV says bulk carriers could save up to 10% in fuel costs with simple changes to design
  • APL president Eng Aik Meng resigns
    Kenneth Glenn to take over following the latest in a series of personnel changes at NOL
  • Portek in talks with potential rival bidder
    Stock rises to above ICTSI's offer price as Portek discloses another suitor

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • Chavez raises port fees
    VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez will substantially increase the country's port tariffs as of 24 June, according to a decree published in the government's official gazette
  • Nuclear ship scrapping backed
    A GREEN group has backed the decision to break and recycle nuclear waste tanker Pacific Sandpiper in Europe, but emphasised that high safety standards are needed
  • London FFA screens alight
    LONDON'S Baltic Exchange today executed the first trades on its new dry FFA screen
  • Smuggler sentenced in US
    STOWAWAY Angel Gomez has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to smuggle drugs into the US
  • CEOs offer Capes gloom
    FOUR CEOs of publicly traded drybulk companies are backing redictions of an extended Capesize rate trough
  • Oz extends Indonesia cattle ban
    AUSTRALIA has suspended all exports of live cattle to Indonesia, agriculture minister Joe Ludwig said today in Brisbane
  • Somalia urges hostages' release
    SOMALIA'S government has appealed to local pirates to release seven Indian seafarers still in captivity even though a ransom has been paid
  • Russia coal terminal planned
    SUMMA Capital, which took control of Russia's Novorossiysk port at the end of last year, is planning to build a coal terminal at Wrangel Bay in the country's far east
  • Antwerp offering discount for green ships
    GREEN ships will mean more pocket green for owners, Antwerp's port said today
  • Capesize ballasters evade enticement
    HIGH RATES offered by Atlantic charterers to entice Capesize ballasters from the Pacific have resulted in a tonnage glut and a rate correction, brokers told Fairplay
  • Dockwise warns on armed guards
    HEAVY-lift operator Dockwise has warned the Dutch government it might be forced to flag out if the country doesn't relax rules on armed guards
  • EU freezes Libya port assets
    THE EUROPEAN Council has added six Libyan port authorities to its list of entities with assets frozen due to their links with the Gaddafi regime
  • Medco shifts to gas
    MEDCO Energi Internasional, Indonesia's biggest independent oil and gas company, is shifting focus to natural gas to make up for falling oil production, the bank DnB NOR said today
  • Valencia turns around port losses
    VALENCIA'S port today told Fairplay it turned around last year's losses to profits of €22.1M ($32.3M) in 2010
  • Safmarine's eye on the sky
    THE SKY might be no limit for Safmarine Container Lines.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • Customs Announces ITDS "Single-Window" Data Set
    Customs and Border Protection announced on Wednesday a major step toward fulfilling a 10-year-old goal of giving importers a "single...
  • AFL Short-Sea Service to Launch Next Week
    A New England-Halifax shuttle service, launched by American Feeder Lines as the forerunner of a planned coast-wide network of short-sea...
  • FMC to Query Chinese Bond Rider Changes
    The Federal Maritime Commission will seek public comment on a proposal for an exchange rate adjusted bond rider for non-vessel-operating...
  • US Chamber Calls for Elevated Border Trade Facilitation
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce leaders said Wednesday that the U.S. and Mexico should elevate their efforts to promote security and...
  • UP, BNSF Sued for Price-Fixing
    Coal and coke mining firm Oxbow Corp. is suing the two largest U.S. railroads, Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway,...
  • European Shippers Support Maersk CEO's Call for Change
    European shippers are endorsing the call for radical changes in the container industry by Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding, but...
  • Ryder System Buys Hill Hire for $252 Million
    Ryder System expanded its truck leasing operations in the United Kingdom by acquiring British heavy truck leasing firm Hill Hire...
  • DOT Freight Index Slipped in April
    Freight volume carried by for-hire transportation companies in April fell 1 percent from the previous month but was up 3.7...
  • Baltic Exchange Launches Dry Freight Derivative Marketplace
    The Baltic Exchange's new electronic marketplace for dry freight derivatives, Baltex, began trading today. Baltex, which executed its first...
  • DHL Express Expands US Service to Middle East, Asia
    DHL Express is adding flights connecting the U.S., Middle East and Asia, dedicating a new Boeing 747-400F to its intercontinental...
  • US Chamber Board Picks Trucker Ruan as Chairman
    The board of directors at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce elected Iowa trucking industry executive John Ruan III as chairman...
  • Inventory Restocking Arrives Earlier, Lasts Longer
    U.S. shippers moved more freight than normal in the first quarter, as a wave of inventory restocking hit earlier than...
  • DHS May Ease Airport Shoe, Laptop Rules
    The Department of Homeland Security, in a move that would be welcomed by long lines of beleaguered travelers, is considering...
  • Antwerp Introduces Discount for 'Green' Ships
    The port of Antwerp wiil reward "clean ships" with a 10 percent discount on tonnage based harbor dues from July...
  • Mumbai Port Traffic Falls 18.5 Percent
    Container throughput in India's Port of Mumbai fell 18.5 percent year-over-year in the first two months of fiscal 2011-12, the...
  • Dockwise Threatens to Quit Dutch Flag
    Heavy-lift shipping company Dockwise warned today that it will transfer its Dutch-flagged ships to a different register unless the Netherlands...
  • Bremen/Bremerhaven Reports Record Box Traffic
    Container traffic at Bremen/Bremerhaven hit a record high in April as the German twin ports continue to outpace growth at...
  • APL President Eng Aik Meng Resigns
    APL President Eng Aik Meng announced his resignation on Wednesday, expanding a rapid overhaul in the top leadership at one...
  • Drewry Trans-Pacific Benchmark Rate Slides
    Spot container freight rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific took a sharp turn downward in the last week, falling 8.1 percent...
  • Japan Reports Record Trade Deficit
    Japan's trade deficit with the rest of the world soared more than three-fold to a record in the first part...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Skips New Orleans Port Calls
    Hapag-Lloyd said it will omit the next three ship calls on its GS1 service between the U.S. Gulf and East...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • CMA CGM confirms CO2 reductions on track
  • TCC files for Chapter 15 protection
  • PierPass fee to increase
  • Transpac PSS to be postponed
  • Antwerp to charge less for green ships

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • Fisherman spots slick
    US Coast Guard taps Oil Spill Liability Trust fund to bankroll response to reports of oil in US Gulf.
  • Aframax on the block
    Korea Line Corp tanker set for auction in Hawaii as earlier sales reports prove false.
  • Tanker titans tumble
    Shares of US-listed tanker owners take a beating as oil cartel leaves output levels unchanged.
  • Pirates free Yuan Xiang
    Chinese ship with ties to group arrested with $3.6m in ransom cash sprung from pirate den in Somalia, sources claim.
  • Stevenson strikes again
    Key chartering man Mike Fogarty to bolt Teekay's Gemini Tankers and rejoin old OMI boss at Diamond S Shipping.
  • Dahlman jacks drill duo
    Equity analyst paints shares of US-listed drilling contractors with coveted rating as jack-up rates head north.
  • Transatlantic wants SBS
    Christen Sveaas-controlled group in talks to buy his Kistefos-owned SBS Marine offshore shipping company in Aberdeen.
  • Mermaid outlines Oslo plan
    Thoresen Thai Agencies' offshore arm prepares to raise up to $105m from private placement of drilling unit.
  • SKIL targets IPO
    Owner of India's Pipavav Shipyard going to market to raise more than $250m to reduce debt.
  • SCI planning cull
    Indian state owner will offload ageing bulker and tanker this year, with up to 12 more sales possible.
  • Drifting ship secured
    German vessel suffered engine failure at entrance to Dardenelles, but tug brought it safely to anchor.
  • 'Owners level with crews'
    Anti-piracy expert backs owners' claim they do not hold anything back from crews about hostage terrors.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • World, Finnair enter cargo flights agreement
    World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, has entered into an agreement with Finnair Cargo to provide MD-11 all-cargo flights serving Helsinki, Shanghai and New York, starting June 15. The new service is to operate twice a week using...
  • TNT adds Delhi/Europe freighter service
    TNT Express has started a dedicated Boeing 767 freighter service between India and Europe, the company said Wednesday. The service will run five times a week between New Delhi and TNT's European air hub in Belgium, with a stopover in Dubai on the ...
  • DHL Express boosts U.S./Mideast/Asia service
    DHL Express this week started next-day intercontinental flights between the United States and the Middle East and Asia-Pacific to the United States to meet increased demand along these trade lanes. The Boeing 747-400 freighter operated by Polar Ai...
  • Latin airlines: EU emissions scheme 'illegal'
    The Latin America and Caribbean Air Transport Association has asked the region's governments and airlines to reject the inclusion of international aviation in the EU-Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS). The association called the scheme "an illegal,...
  • Emirates selects Uganda agency representation
    Emirates Shipping Line has established agency representation with Equator Line Uganda in Uganda. Landlocked Uganda is typically reached through Kenya, where Emirates calls on two services from the Far East, Pakistan, and Middle East....
  • NOL departures continue as Eng leaves APL
    Eng Aik Meng will step down as president of liner carrier APL at the end of August, the line's Singapore-based parent company NOL said Wednesday. Eng Eng will be replaced by APL veteran Ken Glenn, who is president of APL's North Asia region. NOL s...
  • Pilots to reduce Mississippi draft 2 feet
    Pilots who guide ships in and out of the Mississippi River say they will reduce the depth to which ships can be loaded because of silting from this spring's floods and a lack of funds for dredging. Capt. Michael R. Lorino Jr., president of the As...
  • Nike embraces 'dashboard'
    Nike embraces "dashboard" Nike embraces "dashboard"...
  • Operational deficits 'unsustainable'
  • Air services announcements
    DHL Express boosts U.S./Mideast/Asia serviceDHL Express this week started next-day intercontinental flights between the United States and the Middle East and Asia-Pacific to the United States to meet increased demand along these trade lanes. TNT ad...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2011
  • Port of Antwerp to reward cleaner ships
    Measure follows an initiative by the International Association of Ports and Harbours Environmental Ship Index initiative.
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    Small movements across South Africa.
  • European bunker prices rise
    Piraeus prices 'crazily high'.
  • Collision left 1.5 metre gash in bunker tank
    330 mt of fuel oil leaked into UK dock despite prompt action by bulker's crew.
  • Capesize bulkers slow-steaming while bunker prices remain high
    But broker suggests it is unlikely to be a long-term trend.
  • Finnish forest industry calls for delay of 0.10% ECA sulphur limit
    Says IMO decision creates competitive disadvantage for countries in ECA regions, wants equity with global sulphur restrictions.
  • Mid-week bunker prices mostly up at Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker material mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Sunken bunker tanker brought ashore at Bangladesh
    Two-member investigation committee was set up to look into the sinking of MV OT Moon.
  • Bunker regulations must have 'regard for practicalities'
    Legislation sometimes passed for 'idealistic reasons,' bunker conference told.
  • Offshore operator chooses fuel efficient Wärtsilä system
    DSCV vessel will use Wärtsilä Low Loss Concept and the ECOMeter.
  • Hyundai Oilbank buys bunker fuel cargo amid tight avails
    Company purchases 30,000 mt of 380 cSt product from Singapore for June delivery.
  • Lanka IOC reports 14% drop in bunker sales revenue
    Looks forward to 'a lot better' year in 2011-2012.
  • Singapore-based trading firm acquires bunker tanker
    Plans to acquire more newbuilds to operate in Singapore's bunker industry.

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