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February 10, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Prospects of higher cargo demand lift Baltic index
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a second day on Tuesday, helped by firmer sentiment and expectation of higher cargo demand.
  • Rates to ship M-E crude to Asia hit year's high
    Rates to ship Middle East crude oil to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, rose to this year's highest level as vessel owners moved to pass on higher fuel costs and meet stronger demand.
  • S Korea handles record box traffic in Jan
    Container volume handled at South Korea's seaports reached a record monthly high in January, fuelled by improving economic and business conditions, the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs in Seoul said yesterday.
  • Dry cargo ship owners shifting to spot markets

Sched Netweb site
  • China-US string drives Jones Act Matson profits up 70pc
  • Hamburg up 12.7pc to 7.9 million TEU, but still shy of 2008 highs
  • MSC quashes rumours about new service offerings
  • 94pc of MOL's Asia-Europe ships on time from April-Dec 2010
  • Xinjiang to spend US$45.8 billion for 13,633 kilometres of roads in 2011
  • Guangxi Autonomous Region trade value up 50pc in 2010
  • Eurogate volume up 5.2pc, but 11pc off 2008's record high
  • Rail-dependent German shippers face rising strike risk
  • Mumbai container volume up 31pc in 10 months to 61,848 TEU
  • Saudi ports up 2010 volume 19.9pc to 5.3 million TEU
  • United Arab Shipping Company opens offices in Warsaw, Gdynia
  • Carriers trade hit by EU sanctions on Ivory Coast
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises US Gulf, Mediterranean calls
  • Liberian-flagged fleet doubles in size in 10 years
  • United and Continental January revenues up 0.4pc
  • Volga-Dnepr signs up for anti-virus Kaspersky Lab software
  • 11,000 layoffs ahead as TNT suffers slowing growth

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Safmarine announces improved Far East-Indian Subcontinent coverage
  • Ship with 17 Indian crew hijacked to Somalia
  • WWPC holds successful conference in Mumbai
  • Dominican Republic invites Indian companies
  • India, Turkey set $5 bn trade target by 2012
  • Soyameal exports double in Jan.
  • Government announces 24x7 Customs clearance at 8 ports
  • Private cargo rail line launched in Karnataka
  • Egypt crisis has not impacted exporters, says Anand Sharma
  • Egypt turmoil may affect policy: RBI
  • Handicrafts exports up by 18 pc since April
  • Highlights of the report by the 'Task Force on Transaction Cost in Exports'
  • Indian economy to grow at 8.6 pc
  • Locke unhappy with India's trade barriers
  • No more sops for you FM tells exporters
  • Raise FDI cap in key sectors, Ficci tells Centre
  • A new cleansing process

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Russian Railways: 10,300 km of track repaired in 2010
    Russian Railways modernised a total of 10,300 km of track in 2010. During line repair work, the company installed new track switches on reinforced concrete crossing sleep...
  • European rail chiefs propose concrete measures for the railway's future
    The CEOs of the three major European rail associations recently met the European Commission's vice-president Siim Kallas, who is responsible for transport, in Brussels. Repres...
  • Russia lifts cross-border restrictions, signs Polish bilateral agreement
    Multilateral licenses facilitate international road freight transport as they enable hauliers to cross borders with just one permit, rather than having to apply for several bilater...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • SPI to deliver cutter head suction dredge for overseas mining operation
  • Rederi AB TransAtlantic takes delivery of ice strengthened AHTS
  • Ensco orders harsh-environment jack-ups at Keppel FELS
  • New B-1 visa for foreign maritime workers requiring TWIC
  • ILS adds new functionality to its marine marketplace
  • Somali pirates grab 319,247 dwt Lemos tanker
  • Captain Rich Habib takes helm at Titan Salvage
  • Noumea operator orders second Austal monohull passenger ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Ports of Seattle, Moses Lake eye economic development deal
  • Freight transportation index up during month of December
  • Public hearings cancelled for New Jersey pipeline project
  • JetBlue Airways adding Portland to Santiago flights
  • Crowley taps Rich Habib as Titan Salvage vice president

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Owners hold off on deals as loss-making climate persists
    High bunker costs and low rates have caused Tanker Pacific, a Singapore based company that manages a fleet of 45 vessels, to hold back from agreeing to deals that lead to loss-making voyages until conditions improve, brokers say
  • Saudi Arabia to Japan VLCC rates treble as Asian oil traders pile in
    An influx of very large crude carrier chartering by Asian oil traders after the lunar holidays has rocketed up spot rates for VLCCs on the Saudi Arabia to Japan route to nearly treble the rate from the end of last week
  • Capesize rates buoy Baltic Dry
    The Baltic Dry Index rose by 28 points to 1,092 today with capesize time charter rates rising for the second day in a row after a seven-week fall
  • A shining light of the Enlightenment
    Bell Rock Lighthouse is a remarkable feat of civil engineering and also stands as an example of technology deployed for humanitarian purposes
  • More brokers move to Cleartrade OTC screen
    New Singapore-based central screen says 'steady progress' is being made
  • Is an appetite for quality enough to keep Japanese yards on the menu?
    The imminent demise of Japanese shipbuilding may have been exaggerated, but a new strategy will have to offer some tasty long-term survival options
  • Pirates targeting tankers at Strait of Hormuz exit points
    Sector may be forced to avoid area after Irene SL hijack becomes eighth attack on vessel type in a four-week period
  • Shipping can learn from shore-based CO2 monitoring systems
    There are a number of proven technologies to choose from
  • Tax CO2 emissions, not bunker fuel
    Direct taxation of ship-based CO2 emissions is fairest option
  • Wikileaks report exposes US box scanning flaws
    False alarm at Manzanillo reveals holes in security procedures for containers entering the US via Mexican ports
  • Run on redemptions sank Clarkson's shipping hedge fund
  • The booze cruise that sets its sights on consumption
    As oil prices eat in to shortsea shipping's profits, attention has been turned to lowering fuel usage
  • Sovcomflot snaps up six Primorsk aframaxes
    Deal bolsters tanker giant's grip on shuttle trades to Sakhalin oil projects
  • Odfjell boss sees hope for chemical tanker rates
    Cargo owners now prepared to discuss freight rate rises, says Jan Hammer
  • Emissions trading plan is 'burden on shipping'
    London-based Greek shipping group say fuel levy is the more suitable option to cut carbon emission
  • Global Ship Lease gears up to raise $500m fresh capital
    Plans either follow-on share issues or via issue of debt securities
  • Tui still weighing up Hapag-Lloyd exit options
    No decision yet on whether it will be via an IPO or sale
  • Bangladeshi bank to fund aframax tanker buy
    First Security Islami Bank breaks new ground with $10m loan to Eastern Ocean Tankers
  • Higher costs and taxes eat into Marco Polo profit
    Posts 17% fall in profit to $3.1m for first quarter of its fiscal year
  • Imarest to beef up services from office sale cash
    Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology to sell London headquarters building
  • Beluga's new ships to boost cargo turnover time
    Heavylift specialist reveals details of its P3-series vessels
  • China still on full throttle
    China's dominance in the shipping industry is now filtering into sectors that transport finished goods
  • Deathtrap lifeboats
    Now is the time to take some decisive action about the safety of lifeboat release systems
  • Clean Shipping Index launches commercial offering
    Index to score a ship's NOx and SOx emissions, as well as its waste water discharges and biofouling
  • Industry 'asleep' to unlimited liability
    International Registries managing partner Clay Maitland warns shipowners could face unprecedented financial burdens in future oil spills
  • Dry bulk bankruptcies 'unlikely'
    Follow-on equity issues will help companies stay afloat, Genco financial chief tells Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce conference
  • Tough year ahead for ship finance
    Bankers now even more cautious on lending, panel tells Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce conference
  • Singapore maritime sector warns of threat to recovery
    Singapore Shipping Association says rising cost of doing business could negate sector's recovery
  • Algoma Central orders three more bulkers from China
    Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries to deliver ships between 2013 and 2014.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Suez sit-in raises Egypt worries
    AS STRIKES by opponents of Egypt's government multiplied today across the country, about 6,000 workers at five service companies owned by the Suez Canal Authority reportedly began a sit-in
  • Polish yard cuts jobs, switches focus
    POLAND'S Naval Shipyard reportedly announced today that it plans to cut 400 jobs and increase its focus on the commercial sector in an effort to improve its finances
  • Ship held over pollution
    GEORGIA'S border forces today reportedly arrested another vessel on suspicion of polluting near the Black Sea port of Poti
  • VLCC surplus shrinks
    THE SURPLUS of VLCCs competing for crude on the Middle East/Asia route has shrunk, according to figures published by the Baltic Exchange
  • Rolls-Royce pod plea denied
    ROLLS-ROYCE has lost its latest legal attempt to avert a huge payment to Carnival to compensate for Queen Mary 2's Mermaid pod problems
  • Caution urged on spill bills
    SHIPPING is "not out of the woods yet" as the US Congress reconsiders Deepwater Horizon legislation, SKULD North America president Charles Anderson has warned
  • Norway-Russia border agreed
    NORWAY'S parliament has ratified a treaty with Russia on the countries' maritime border, paving the way for a division of Arctic resources, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Bugbee warns of dual collapse
    SCORPIO Tankers president Robert Bugbee fears that potentially severe corrections in the crude and drybulk markets could create collateral damage in the products sector
  • Iran: arms were meant for Gambia
    IRAN'S ambassador to Nigeria has acknowledged that an arms cache found in shipping containers at Lagos in October had been destined for Gambia, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • More SeaFrance woes?
    SEAFRANCE declined today to confirm or deny French news reports that it has failed to find an investor ready to bring it fresh funding
  • Hapag revenues rocket
    HAPAG-Lloyd recorded a 34% rise in turnover to €1.5Bn ($2.05Bn) in the fourth quarter as it shifted focus to the trans-Pacific trade, shareholder TUI reported today
  • Bourbon sees demand fueling offshore
    FRENCH offshore service vessel operator Bourbon has forecast a gradual recovery in the offshore market this year after demand rose for its ships in 2010's final quarter
  • LNG freight rates jump
    ACUTE vessel shortages are pushing up freight rates for LNG, with brokers telling Fairplay that just four tankers are available today for spot cargoes
  • East Asian LNG imports rise 17.5%
    LNG IMPORTS to East Asia jumped 17.5% in 2010, a sector report said today, while the average price paid for the cargoes in the region rose 11%
  • Keppel boss enlarges stake
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine CEO Tong Chong Heong has exercised options to buy 100,000 shares at S$6.16 ($4.84) each.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • BIMCO Demands Safety in Arabian Sea
    Amid almost daily pirate attacks, The Baltic and International Maritime Council warned Indian officials its members would find other routes...
  • Nadler Introduces Clean Ports Bill in House
    Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Wednesday introduced legislation to reduce truck pollution at container ports -- and to make it easier...
  • Senator Moves to Reduce Rail PTC Mandate
    What is being billed as a "common sense" bill to reduce regulatory burdens would remove a congressionally-imposed December 2015 deadline...
  • USPS Posts $329 Million Quarterly Loss
    The U.S. Postal Service lost $329 million in its last quarter and expects to run out of cash by the...
  • Freight Index Rose 1.5 Percent in December
    The Transportation Department's Freight Transportation Services Index, which measures shipment volume in ton-miles, rose 1.5 percent in December from its...
  • Corporate Coalition Calls for Energy Incentives
    An advocacy group for energy security is calling for a national transportation policy that emphasizes market-based incentives to reduce energy...
  • Spot Freight, Truck Rates Rise in January
    Spot market truckload freight volume shot up 62 percent year-over-year in January, according to the TransCore North American Freight Index,...
  • Trucking Growth Barely Slows, PCI Shows
    Record-breaking winter storms across much of the country may have chilled trucking activity in January, but they didn't freeze the...
  • Safmarine Buys Slots for Far East-India Service
    Safmarine is introducing a direct service it calls FMX between the Far East and main ports in West India and...
  • Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to Share Med-US Services
    Maersk Line and Hapag-Lloyd entered a slot swap agreement for services from the Mediterranean to the U.S. East Coast and...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Swings to $133 Million Operating Profit
    Hapag-Lloyd swung to an operating profit of $133 million in the final quarter of 2010 from a year-earlier loss of...
  • Gulfport Container Volume Climbs 4.8 percent
    Container volume at Mississippi's Port of Gulfport grew 4.8 percent in 2010, but the 208,486 20-foot equivalent units remained behind...
  • Roadrunner Runs Up Revenue, Profit in 2010
    New business from acquisitions and market share gains pumped up revenue and earnings at hybrid trucker Roadrunner Transportation Services last...
  • Rail Exec Sees Florida Gaining From Panama Canal
    The widening of the Panama Canal in 2014 could establish South Florida as a gateway for Asia cargo moving to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • 300,000 tonne VLCC pirated
  • Tanger Med throughput surges
  • Maersk: Egypt improved substantially
  • US Intermodal traffic ends 2010 on a high
  • Safmarine adds to its FE/India services

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Fairstar changes course
    "Harsh lessons" lead Oslo-listed heavylift owner to abandon spot market after falling short in the fourth.
  • DCI goes Dutch
    Dredging Corp of India prepares to splash cash on an order at IHC Merwede of the Netherlands.
  • Greek disputes navy claims
    Irene SL manager says VLCC had correctly reported position to authorities before hijacking off Oman.
  • TUI cuts cruise loss
    German group grateful to joint venture with RCCL for better result in three months to 31 December.
  • Fredriksen no to Hapag
    Norwegian magnate has no plans to invest in German container line when it lists this year, Tor Olav Troim says.
  • Wreck is a barrel of fun
    Finnish team looking to tap the secrets of beer pulled from 19th century Baltic wreck.
  • Maersk teams with Hapag
    Danish and German owners swap slots to boost Mediterranean to US services.
  • SCI books AHTS brace
    Shipping Corp of India pens a couple more offshore newbuildings at Cochin.
  • Georgia holds cargoship
    Authorities in Poti fine master of Naruksovo over alleged pollution incident.
  • MSC ship damaged
    Container vessel involved in collision with fishing boat off the Netherlands.
  • Costs cut Marco Polo
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder and offshore operator sees first quarter bottom line dip.
  • Lemos VLCC hijacked
    Pirates land huge catch as London-based Greek owner's mammoth tanker Irene SL hijacked off Oman.
  • Hapag IPO this year
    Shareholder TUI's boss Michael Frenzel still sees favourable "time window" for offering of German container line.
  • Four dead in sinking
    Seven more crew missing off South Korea after collision between Russian cargoship and mystery second vessel.
  • Frank in aframax splurge
    Sergey Frank-led Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot snaps up shuttle tanker sextet from compatriot Prisco.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Western Canadian wheat farmers buy ships
    The farmer-owned Canadian Wheat Board on Tuesday said it will purchase two new vessels to move wheat across the Great Lakes. The vessels, which will be ready for service in 2013, are part of a larger purchase by shipping companies Algoma Central Co...
  • U.S. intermodal volume reaches record in Q4
    Total U.S. intermodal volume rose 14.7 percent in 2010, though growth slowed in the fourth quarter, according to the latest statistics released by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). Volume in 2010 reached 13.3 million units, while...
  • Matson gets boost from second China string
    Matson Line saw revenue and operating profit climb in 2010 as it added a second string of ships between China and the United States. Matson''s parent company, Alexander & Baldwin, in reporting its 2010 results said the carrier had revenue of $1 bi...
  • Global Ship Lease seeks to raise capital
    Global Ship Lease plans to raise up to $500 million to expand its fleet, debt repayment, working capital or general corporate purposes, it said in a prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Formed in 2007, Global has a fleet of...
  • Safmarine joins new Simatech India/China loop
    Liner carrier Safmarine said Wednesday it is joining a new Simatech service between China and India as a slot buyer. The FMX service starts Feb. 17 with a rotation of Xingang, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Port K...
  • Transpacific boosts Hapag-Lloyd results
    TUI AG, part owner of container liner carrier Hapag-Lloyd, said the German container carrier had sales of about 1.5 billion euros ($2 billion) in the three month period ending Dec. 31, a 34 percent increase over same period the prior year. "This wa...
  • U.S. import boxes surge nearly 18% in January
    U.S. import container volume rose 17.6 percent in January compared to the same month in 2010, according to statistics released by trade intelligence company Zepol Corp. Zepol noted that after a four-month slide month-to-month, January showed a sig...
  • Shoring up U.S. trade
    TAA, Andean trade preference extension urged The National Foreign Trade Council and the American Apparel and Footwear Association this week urged Congress to pass legislation extending two key trade-related programs -- the Trade Adjustment Assistan...
  • Shipping by the numbers
    U.S. import boxes surge nearly 18% in JanuaryU.S. import container volume rose 17.6 percent in January compared to the same month in 2010, according to statistics released by trade intelligence company Zepol Corp. U.S. intermodal volume reaches rec...
  • Stand to continue losing market share

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Italian tanker hijacked in the Indian Ocean
    The Italian-owned tanker Savina Caylyn, 104.255 DWT, has been hijacked some 670 nautical miles East of the Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean, EU Navfor reports. The ship
  • APL in scrubber test
    One of APL's container carriers will be equipped with a seawater scrubber, an air pollution-reduction device. It will be used when the ship is calling ports in the Southern

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
  • Fujairah prices rise
    Avails tight in the Middle East hub.
  • Rotterdam market firms
    'Very good' demand in Hamburg.
  • IMO sub-committee stalls further actions on fuel quality controls
    BLG decides not to continue work on proposals to introduce stricter regulatory controls on bunker supply or extending MARPOL Annex VI specifications beyond sulphur.
  • More fuel oil cargoes command 'double-digit premiums'
    No end in sight to supply tightness say traders.
  • MOL listed among '100 most sustainable companies'
    MOL is 'highest ranking' shipping line in the latest list.
  • Rising bunker prices could hamper recovery
    Norwegian product-tanker operator says rates 'still unsustainable'.
  • Bunker prices generally firm at major ports
    Demand largely average at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Russian bunker association calls for scrapping of bunker duty
    In response to recently imposed duty on 'bunkers-only calls' at all Russian ports.
  • Waste heat recovery system to cut marine fuel usage by 5-10%
    Man Diesel agrees to integrate waste heat recovery system on its diesel engine.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan in 'trial takeover' of SinoBunker ops at various ports
    Sinopec Zhoushan to 'takeover' sales and purchase of bonded bunkers in Zhanjiang, Dalian, Hainan and Shenzhen.
  • ExxonMobil sells high-density fuel oil parcel at 16-month high
    Strike price higher due to the general supply tightness in the Gulf market, traders say.
  • Philippines 'may face' bunker supply squeeze in 2011
    Two refiners sign contracts to supply government-owned domestic power plants.
  • Discovering 'hidden' energy saving opportunities
    System measures and displays actual power consumption using data that manufacturers are 'generally unwilling to disclose.

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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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