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February 11, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • BaltEx's freight futures trading roll-out 'too slow'
    The Baltic Exchange's plan for a central trading screen for dry bulk freight derivatives is moving too slowly and concerns are growing that rivals may look to launch their own, freight futures users said.
  • SuMed pipeline can cover northbound flows: IEA
    In the event of political unrest in Egypt disrupting shipments through the Canal, the Suez-Mediterranean or SuMed crude pipeline has ample capacity to ensure continued northbound flows, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shipping Corporation of India profit up 138pc on box boom
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in black with US$132 million profit
  • Maersk says Egyptian shipping improves, but congestion lingers
  • Maersk to add mega-ships to fast growing Sino-India loop
  • US Commerce Secretary calls on India to ease US trade barriers
  • Vancouver dock talks on again after cooling off period ends
  • Jiangsu's port throughput surpasses 1.5 billion tonnes last year
  • Alashankou Pass cargo volume up 8.6 per cent last year
  • Hapag-Lloyd to phase out provision of its own US chassis
  • Trans-Siberian Railway test intermodal from Korea to Poland
  • Toll Global Forwarding opens new US branches, moves HQ
  • UPS freight division builds group revenue on higher rates
  • Oil prices prompt Qantas to increase surcharges 50pc
  • Singapore Airlines receives logistics support to SDV
  • Fifth test flight for Boeing 747-8 Freighter
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines signs deal with Aerofuels

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Certain security demands from carriers impractical, say shippers
  • CSTS receives 'Best CHA Award' for 2009-10
  • IMO launches new drive against piracy
  • MOL in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for 1st time
  • SCI orders two AHTSVs from Cochin Shipyard
  • ABG Shipyard sees 9.6 pc rise in Q3 net sales
  • Port of Antwerp delegation in Mumbai
  • Port of Antwerp delegation interacts with southern India trade
  • Shipping Minister allays fears of adverse impact on ports in Orissa
  • Adani Power net up 50 pc in Q3
  • Soars to 3-week high
  • Transaction cost report a good beginning: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Raben opens new Czech office
    The transport and logistics service provider Raben Logistics Czechia, the Czech subsidiary of the international Raben Group, opened a new office in Liberec, in northern Bohemia in ...
  • Honda extends contract with Bibby Distribution in UK
    The UK logistics company Bibby Distribution has extended its current two-wheel contract with Honda UK. Bibby Distribution has partnered Honda UK for five years, delivering motorcyc...
  • Blue Dart with higher profits
    The Indian CEP company Blue Dart Express posted a post-tax profit of INR 943.7 million (EUR 15.2 million) in 2010. This saw a jump from the post-tax profit of INR 607.1 million (EU...
  • Belavia changes Moscow landings
    Belavia Belarusian Airlines is adjusting its services on the Minsk-Moscow route with effect from today. It will continue to operate six daily flights to three Moscow airports, but ...
  • AF-KLM January cargo volumes grow in line with capacity
    Air France-KLM reports that its cargo traffic (894 million rtk) rose in line with capacity (1.389 billion atk) in January, improving by 3.4% and 3.3% respectively. The load factor ...
  • Safmarine improves Far East-Indian Subcontinent coverage
    The shipping line Safmarine has upgraded its Far East-Indian Subcontinent services by introducing a new direct link between Far East and main ports in western India and Pakistan. T...
  • Norfolk Southern facilitates billions in industrial investment along rail lines
    The Norfolk Southern Corporation participated in the location of 67 new industries and the expansion of 28 existing industries along its rail lines in 2010. New plants and expansio...
  • Trucking adds 3,200 Jobs in USA
    The US unemployment rate fell to 9% in January, the lowest in almost two years, the country's labour department has reported. A total of 1.1 million jobs were added in 2010, with t...
  • Israeli company proposes sniffer mice to detect explosives at airports
    The Israeli start-up enterprise BioExplorers uses mice to sniff out explosives at airport security checkpoints. The company, which is staffed by biologists and soldiers from the Is...
  • Hupac back on the growth track
    The transport volume of the intermodal operator Hupac grew by 13% last year, bringing it back close to the level attained in the record year of 2008. The company said that a total ...
  • Largest French maritime port loses ground
    Plenty of well-loaded freighters headed for French maritime ports in 2010, but repeated strikes prevented hubs from significantly increasing their throughput for the year. Marseill...
  • Suez Canal terminal improves container facilities
    In the eight years since it opened, the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has grown to handle more than 2.7 million teu annually. Now the transhipment hub is set to complete pha...
  • PKP Cargo handles 120 million t in 2010
    Poland's railfreight company PKP Cargo handled 119.4 million t of freight in 2010, 14% more than in 2009 (104.61 million t). PKP Cargo thus only carried 10.9% less goods than in 20...
  • Heavy transit trucks banned from Fernpass in Austria
    The B179 Fernpass road in Austria is now closed to heavy vehicles weighing more than 7.5 t. The road has recently been used by truckers as a transit route to link Germany and Italy...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Grand Princess to lose signature Skywalker Nightclub in interest of fuel economy
  • Swiftships wins FMS contract for Egyptian patrol craft
  • Commandant delivers State of the Coast Guard address
  • Wärtsilä names next President and CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Port of Everett eyes deal with bottling company
  • Port association presents pair of cruise awards
  • NYK Group completes winter safety campaign
  • General Maritime completes sale of tanker vessels
  • OOCL sees success in container pickup scheme

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Surge in LR1 activity pushes rates up
    Confidence lifted as Asian traders return from lunar new year holidays, but brokers question rally's strength
  • Traders warn Baltic to urgently resolve dry freight screen delays
    Industry-endorsed trading platform needed to keep'neutral heart of shipping's' influence
  • IEA increases 2011 crude demand forecast
    The International Energy Agency has raised its 2011 global crude oil demand forecast by 140,000 barrels per day
  • Rio Tinto to continue iron ore expansion after record results
  • Capesize rates rise for third day to bolster Baltic index
    The Baltic Dry Index rose 44 points to 1,136 yesterday, with the usually beleaguered capesizes seeing average time charter rates rising for the third straight day, going up by $871 to a daily rate of $6,379
  • Surge in cargo volumes propel VLCC spot rates
    Rates top $30,000 daily as new cargoes flood the market after lunar holiday break
  • Shell boss calls on navies to 'take down' pirate ships
    Governments should authorise military to take tougher action amid escalating violent attacks on seafarers
  • Beluga warns of 'widespread deficiencies' in piracy response
    Naval response to the Beluga Nomination hijacking led to the death of three crew, chief executive Niels Stolberg claims
  • Action against motherships must be last resort
    Nautilus urges caution over calls to attack pirate motherships
  • African oil exports buoy suezmax trades
    Record volumes of West African crude were exported in suezmaxes in 2010 and this oil was delivered further afield than in previous years
  • Genmar nets $18m from sale of two tankers
    To use proceeds to trim senior bank loan facility of $750m
  • NEL makes joint bid for Istanbul ferry company
    Forms investment consortium to bid for Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
  • Big and small FLNG pioneers aim to make their dreams a reality
    Larger barge-like projects capable of producing up to 6m tonnes per year of LNG serving larger fields of 'stranded' gas
  • Persistence of the old order
    As in the past, marine insurers will look for solutions beyond the efforts of modern governments to deal with the age-old scourge of piracy
  • US accusations could reflect badly on Hong Kong
    Should China's outlying province be doing more to pacify the US in its sanctions against Iran?
  • Keeping up appearances
    Sanctions against Iran could be thwarted if China decides to put its own interests first
  • Shell sets sights on 2016 production at Prelude Field
    Anticipated annual production would be 3.6m tonnes per year of LNG, 0.4m tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, and 1.3m tonnes of condensate
  • New US visa to benefit foreign shipping executives
    Move closes loophole that prevents foreign maritime workers from acquiring biometric ID cards
  • Regasification and floating liquefaction poised for growth
    Sector forecast to be worth $7bn by 2017 as Bureau Veritas issues new classification rules for projects around world
  • Mezeron axes Isle of Man daily freight service
    Dohle start-up ends Douglas-Liverpool route after failing to meet volume growth and profitability targets
  • CMA CGM bond move to reduce uncertainty over repayments
    With $5bn in secured and unsecured debt, French container line needs to keep its lenders happy
  • TAL posts record profits in 2010
    Aggressive investment and rebound in leasing demand drive up 2010 profit to $103.4m
  • Decision time for emissions
    The debate in the shipping industry about how payments for greenhouse gas emissions should be raised is getting heated
  • Harrowing Hormuz
    Efforts by the international community should overcome the problem of pirate attacks on VLCCs in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Montreal in bid to boost box handling efficiency
    Signs productivity deal with terminal operators
  • New Century seeks $1bn Hong Kong listing
    Sources confirm IPO bid targeted for first half of 2011

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • GenMar asset sell-off continues
    PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime today announced two more tanker sales to meet looming debt obligations
  • Cable to Cuba finished
    CABLE-laying ships have completed an undersea fibre-optic cable linking Cuba with Venezuela, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Battle joined on US port truck bill
    US BOX liners are opposing a House green proposal that they say would divert imports and raise supply chain costs
  • Sparring heats up on US trade accords
    SHIPPING joined Republican congressmen today in pressing the Obama administration to gain approval for stalled trade accords with Panama and Colombia
  • USC said to seek loan
    RUSSIA'S government-run yard holding USC reportedly plans to seek 35Bn rubles ($1.2Bn) in state bank loans to finance a new yard
  • Floating storage nears nadir
    FLOATING storage sank again in January and is now nearing a two-year low, the IEA reported today
  • Keppel CEO buys shares
    KEPPEL'S CEO Choo Chiau Beng has exercised options to buy 230,000 shares at S$8
  • US LNG export terminal to close
    ALASKA'S Kenai LNG terminal, the sole LNG export facility in the US, will be mothballed as soon as next month, state officials have confirme
  • ABG revenues rise 10%
    RIDING on new orders, ABG Shipyard said its revenues rose 10% in its October-December quarter
  • Capesize rates rise
    DAILY rates for Capesizes continued to rocket today, rising 15.8% to $6,379 a day after an 8.9% rise yesterday
  • Navies accused of 'neglect'
    THE ECOTERRA piracy monitoring group has criticised naval forces over the hijacking of a VLCC close to where another vessel had been attacked a week earlier
  • Reefer outlook improves
    RATES for fruit shipments from the Southern Hemisphere are steady to firm today ' with good upside potential ' as the reefer peak season gets going
  • Korea vehicle rise good news for carriers
    VEHICLE production in South Korea increased 23.8% year on year in January, driven by rising domestic and export demand, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Ferry workers end blockade
    STRIKING seafarers from French ferry operator SNCM have stopped blocking sea access to the city centre eastern docks of Marseilles
  • 21-day Callao strike ends
    LIMA'S port of Callao reportedly said today it would take at least a week to clear backlogs, after workers signed an accord to end a 21-day strike.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Lawmaker Sees Tangled Credentialing Web
    Congress may tackle an overhaul of the tangled transportation security credentialing system. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., chairman of the House Transportation...
  • FRA Approves Alameda Corridor Loan
    The Federal Rail Administration approved an $83.7 million loan for the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority that should delay until late...
  • Pacer International Returns to Profit in 2010
    Intermodal provider Pacer International eked out a $900,000 net profit in 2010, compared with a $174.8 million loss in 2009....
  • Cochin Strike Ends
    Dockworkers called off their strike at India's Port of Cochin Feb. 9 after the Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed...
  • Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Since July 2008
    The number of people filing for state unemployment benefits dropped to a two-and-a-half-year low last week, the Labor Department said...
  • Italy Seeks Way to Dispose of Radioactive Container
    Italian authorities are looking for a way of disposing of a container containing radioactive material that has been sitting on...
  • French Dockworkers Suspend Strikes, Resume Talks
    French dockworkers Feb. 10 suspended a six-week-long campaign of strikes after port employers agreed to resume negotiations on union demands...
  • Bollore Eyes Guinea Investment
    The French holding group Bollore is looking to invest $150 million in a dry port in Guinea to ease shipment...
  • DP World Opens Inland Container Terminal in Pakistan
    DP World opened a new inland container terminal in ceremonies Thursday in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city. DP World...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Boosts January Traffic 17.5 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo boosted freight traffic 17.5 percent in January from a year ago. The German carrier said the increase,...
  • Air France-KLM Swings to $81.6 Million Cargo Profit
    Air France-KLM's cargo unit swung to an $81.6 million operating profit in the final three months of 2010 from a...
  • Kirby Buys Ship Fueling Operations
    Inland waterways operator Kirby Corp., using its strong financial position to expand its service reach, will buy the ship fueling...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Truck strike nears in South Africa
  • Hapag-Lloyd down in Q4 10
  • ESPO calls for EU port customer views
  • French dockers suspend strikes
  • More Maersk box ships chartered by MSC

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • BaltEx under fire
    Baltic big guns question exchange's role at the "heart of shipping" amid pressure surrounding delayed FFA platform.
  • Tribe invades Vale railway
    Six miners held hostage in indigenous assault on South American mining giant's operation in Northern Brazil.
  • NOCC pulls the trigger
    Nordic banking giants enter Oslo-listed owner's war room with sights set on $21.5m raid on capital markets.
  • RBG adds four
    UK subsea syndicate sets $4.8m aside for expansion amid order for set of diving support vessels.
  • Statoil taps Transocean
    Norwegian energy giant prepares to pay $427m to lock up drilling rig controlled by Transocean.
  • Jadroplov losses mount
    Croatian boxship and bulker owner posts bigger deficit for 2010 as fleet write-down hurts.
  • Genmar sheds tankers
    Jewel of Georgiopoulos empire chips away at debt after pocketing $18.5m from fresh series of tanker transactions.
  • Cosco clinches car carriers
    Shanghai-quoted heavy-lift specialist makes debut PCC dip with purchase of newbuilding duo from related outfit.
  • Torpedo fished from Channel
    British missile from the 1950s plucked from UK waters near busy ferry route.
  • HHI's sinking regret
    Korean shipyard says sorry after newbuilding boxship on test run hits Russia's Alexandra, killing 11 crew.
  • Tanker hits fishing boat
    Two fishermen thought it was the end as Prisco aframax loomed off the UK.
  • Two hurt as FPSO escapes
    Two Maersk Oil crewmen injured after Gyrphon anchor chains snap during a heavy storm.
  • Navios spies tanker spike
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner counting on uptick in products tanker demand as it sinks to small loss.
  • Boskalis in grounding scare
    Holed utility vessel makes desperate dash for Australian beach as water floods in.
  • Cape owners fight back
    Zodiac and a Japanese operator among the companies refusing charters until capesize spot market improves.
  • Ro-pax breached
    Hull of Acciona's Fortuny torn after hitting side at Valencia due to technical fault.
  • Building lull burns Bergen
    Slowdown in shipbuilding activity hurts Oslo-listed yard in the fourth quarter.
  • Tanker in spill claim
    Herning ship linked to 8km trail of vegetable oil in North Sea by German navy.
  • Solvang scraps tanker
    Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1983-built LPG carrier Clipper Posh.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Nadler reintroduces dray truck bill
    Congressman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has reintroduced a bill that would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Act to allow ports to enact and enforce clean truck programs and implement environmental regulations that are more stringent than federal requir...
  • Jaguar promotes Selter to VP strategy
    Freight forwarder Jaguar Freight Services has promoted Marc Selter to vice president of strategy and transformation. Selter was director of U.S. operations. He has more than 14 years of management experience in the logistics and supply chain indust...
  • Pacer reports 4th quarter loss
    Pacer International reported a fourth quarter net loss of $1.1 million, compared to a net profit of $9.3 million in the same 2009 period. Revenue was $373.3 million in the quarter ending Dec. 31, compared to $420.2 million in the fourth quarter of ...
  • CN plans $1.7 billion capital spend in 2011
    Canadian National Railway said Wednesday it plans to invest $1.7 billion in 2011, including $1 billion on track infrastructure it said would maintain safe railway operations and improve its network's productivity and fluidity. Plans include replac...
  • Global Aviation opens Hong Kong, Germany offices
    Global Aviation Holdings, parent company of North American Airlines and World Airways, has opened sales offices in Hong Kong and in Leipzig, Germany, to better serve the company's international customers in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Todd R. Hildret...
  • Report: Fredriksen not persuing Hapag-Lloyd share
    Shipping magnate John Fredriksen has no plans to buy a slice of the German container line Hapag-Lloyd if it is put on the open market, his aide Tor Olav Troim toldBloombergthis week. Fredriksen Fredriksen owns roughly 15 percent in TUI AG, the Eur...
  • TSA pulls forwarders from screening program
    The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has kicked two freight forwarders out of a voluntary industry security program designed to reduce the expense of screening for cargo on passenger airplanes, a Department of Homeland Security official...
  • Certified Cargo Screening Program

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Mærsk sells more ships to MSC
    A P Møller-Mærsk has reportedly sold another three older container carriers to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). The three vessels in question are Maersk Maine, Maersk Vermont and Maersk Marylund
  • Somali pirates released from Danish warship
    The Danish warship Esbern Snare has released six Somali men, who have been in custody onboard the vessel since December 30, 2010. The men were released as there was not
  • Crude oil tanker hijacked
    The Greek-owned and Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Irene, 319,247 DWT, has been hijacked some 350 nautical miles South East of the Omani capital Muscat, EU Navfor reports. The
  • Wärtsilä appoints new CEO
    Björn Rosengren has been appointed new President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation from September 1, 2011. The current President and CEO Ole Johansson will retire. Björn Rosengren has held several

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
  • Fujairah continues to firm
    Avails in Middle East hub are tight for buyers wanting products before February 17.
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Avails tight for prompt deliveries in Hamburg.
  • Fuel leak off Australian coast
    'Emergency response procedures' helped contain the spill.
  • No fuel oil movements through key Baltic terminal
    Ventspils Free Port Authority says cargo volumes down by more than 20%.
  • Pakistan fuel oil demand squeezes markets still further
    Rising demand from Pakistan's power sector set to continue for months.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks plummet to near seven-year low
    Bulk of western arbitrage volumes to arrive in the second half of February.
  • Bunker prices climb at major ports
    Rising prices in Singapore paper market pushing bunker prices up, says Hong Kong trader.
  • South China fuel oil stocks down
    Estimated volumes lower at 1.80-1.82 million mt.
  • Chemoil's non-executive director resigns
    Raymond Joseph Bartoszek's position will be filled by another representative of the Glencore group.
  • Aegean faces US class action lawsuit
    Suit alleges 'violations' of federal securities law, according to US law firm.
  • Tight supplies ease in Busan
    Local suppliers are now offering sufficient volumes to the bunker spot market, traders say.
  • WFS shareholder increases shares in the company
    Investment management firm now holds 7.81% of stake in the company.

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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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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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