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April 11, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maritime Week may draw record participants
    THE sixth Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) - which promises to be the largest yet - was launched yesterday at the Suntec City Entertainment Centre Atrium.
  • Philippines' ICTSI wins 2 port contracts
    MANILA-BASED container port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has bagged two major port contracts in India and Subic Bay
  • Baltic index sinks further
    The Baltic Exchange's main seafreight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, ended the week at its lowest in over a month as slower business continued to bite.

Sched Netweb site
  • The Containership Company ends service: 'It's looking very bad,' says CEO
  • Cosco hikes Far East-Persian Gulf rate US$150 per TEU
  • Rejected by Xiamen, MOL Presence passes radiation test in Hong Kong
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai, Cosco, PIL launch WCSA service April 30
  • Guangzhou and Maersk sign deal to extend cooperative efforts
  • Ningxia's Wuzhong city to build US$1.36 billion on logistics centre
  • Taiwan products enjoy US$1.1 million tariff cut at Jiangsu customs
  • ICTSI in joint venture to develop, manage, operate Tamil Nadu CT
  • UAE and DP World team up to hold counter-piracy conference
  • Schenker ready to market southern China-Europe land bridge
  • China Cargo Airlines launches three new routes for express delivery
  • Fujian's air cargo volume increases 8.5pc in first two months
  • United Continental, ANA set up transpacific joint venture

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargo vessel sinking near Kanyakumari coast
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai, MOL & Seacon announce joint service linking Singapore/Malaysia to East Africa
  • Falcon Maritime India moves first direct LCL console ex Ahmedabad to Newark
  • Former BP executives complete buyout to launch International Shipcare
  • Maersk Line CEO hopeful of upturn in freight rates in Q2
  • Maersk Line joins world oceans expedition as shipping & scientific research partner
  • MCC Transport to commence Taiwan Service (TW1)
  • Shipping Secretary urges support for Indian shipbuilding yards
  • Slow steaming takes over all Far East-North Europe trade lanes
  • Extra supply from India to ease global iron ore prices
  • Capt. Sriram Ravi Chander elected Chairperson of CII AP Councils Exim Panel
  • JN Port handles all-time high 64.30 m tonnes, 4.27 million TEUs
  • JNPT corporatisation likely by 2011-end: Mohandas
  • Major Ports may be allowed to issue tax-free bonds
  • MPT joins 50-m tonne Club in 2010-11, surpasses MoS target
  • GMR to establish new cargo facility at Delhi airport
  • MMRDA bags Mumbai-Trans-Harbour Link project
  • No blanket ban on food imports from Japan: DGFT
  • Are we all stuck at 80?
  • Crude oil surpasses $111 a barrel
  • Doha failure would have dire consequences for world economy: ICC
  • German companies to showcase energy efficient technologies in May
  • India committed to early conclusion of Doha Round: Anand Sharma

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Russian transport minister wants better connections for Domodedovo
    The Russian transport minister, Igor Levitin, has called for the construction of another access road to Moscow's Domodedovo airport, or a massive expansion of Moscow's Kashirs...
  • New Zealand penalises BA and Cargolux
    The High Court in Auckland (New Zealand) has imposed penalties against two of the international airlines charged in a major cartel proceeding brought by the Commerce Commission. Ca...
  • Weiss R'hlig launches trans-Siberian railfreight service
    Service provider Weiss R'hlig has launched a new trans-Siberian container service from the Russian Far East to Russia and Central Asia. The service connects China, Korea, Japan, Ta...
  • Wabtec signs USD 27 million contract for Metrolink
    Wabtec Corporation has signed a USD 27 million contract with Parsons to provide equipment and services for the implementation of positive train control (PTC) at Metrolink, a commut...
  • Global demand for diesel locomotives set to rise
    According to a study by SCI Verkehr, an independent consultancy company for the transportation sector, diesel locomotive manufacturers can be confident about the future again after...
  • Spitzer to deliver ADR silo trailers to forwarding company Freund
    The silo forwarder H. Freund, based in Frechen (Germany), has ordered five silo trailers from Spitzer Silofahrzeuge. Freund operates around 230 silo trailers on international long-...
  • FAA will mandate inspections for early models of B737 aircraft
    The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) will issue an emergency directive tomorrow (9 March) that will require operators of specific early Boeing B737 models to conduct initial and...
  • UK Department for Transport proposes longer lorries to help cut carbon
    The UK Department for Transport just launched a consultation to test reactions to its plan to allow longer articulated trucks. The aim is to increase their length by 2 m to 18.75 m...
  • IRU tackles road safety in Latin America
    Committed to contribute to the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and its Argentinean Member Association the Federaci'n Argentina de ...
  • SAL puts newbuilding "Lone" into service
    Just three months after the German heavylift shipping company sent "Svenja", the world's largest heavy-lift vessel on its maiden voyage, the company's fleet has now been ...
  • ICTSI and LTSB ink port deal in Tamil Nadu (India)
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) and L&T Shipbuilding Ltd (LTSB) have signed a container port operation agreement for the management and operations of the ...
  • Cargo throughput at the port of Helsinki continues to increase
    The port of Helsinki (Finland) has reported that its cargo throughout continued to increase between January and March this year. The port handled was 2.4 million t, about 9% m...
  • Asco wins UK contract with Perenco
    Asco UK has announced the award of a 5-year contract extension from Perenco UK. The contract is worth around GBP 21.5 million and covers logistics, transport, fuel and port service...
  • Wim Bosman Group awarded ISO certification again
    The Wim Bosman Group, which belongs to New Zealand logistics group Mainfreight, has again been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification (quality) after an intensive audit week, from 28-...
  • DHL phases in new logistics centre in Ukraine
    DHL Freight, a leading provider of road transport in Europe, has just inaugurated a new logistics center in Kalinovka, near Kiev (Ukraine). The 20,000 sqm state-of-the-art facility...
  • SkyTeam appoints Michael Wisbrun as new managing director
    SkyTeam has appointed Michael Wisbrun as its new managing director, replacing Marie-Joseph Mal', effective 1 June. As head of the management team, based in the central office in Am...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Marinette Marine awarded additional Response Boat-Mediums
  • Feds probe Hercules Offshore, Inc.
  • Cargo vessel pirated less than 40 miles from Omani coast

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Coast Guard investigating allision of vessels on Columbia
  • Rail freight tally continues string of weekly increases
  • Port of Everett calling for help to restore Union Slough
  • Disney Cruises moving from Vancouver, BC to Port of Seattle
  • NYK adding service covering Asia, Africa

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Palm oil freight rates surge to
    Growing global demand sees cost of shipping commodity from Southeast Asia to Europe hit $50 per tonne
  • Tonnage and bunker costs build up in tepid spot market
  • Tonnage glut drives down West Africa suezmax rates
    An overtonnaged Africa suezmax spot market that has seen time charter equivalent earnings fall by two thirds in a fortnight to around $10,000 per day, combined with rocketing bunker costs, has prompted some owners to slow steam empty vessels across the Atlantic at speeds as low as eight knots
  • Record capes deliver in first quarter
    Sector bucks falling trend in overall shipbuilding market
  • Baltic falls again as capesizes struggle
    The Baltic Dry Index fell for the ninth consecutive trading day, dropping 25 points to 1,376, with capesizes taking the biggest hit
  • Zero freight rates loom once more
    Europe-Asia price war could result in casualties
  • First casualty as TCC pulls out of transpacific trades
    No-frills operator puts an end to China-US service after less than a year of trading to concentrate on its boxship assets
  • UK to check ships for radiation
    Spot checks for radiation on vessels that call UK ports after having recently been in Japan
  • Looming gap in the books
    Asian banks already involved in ship lending appear to be more focused on building their own positions than buying problematic portfolios from someone else
  • Watch for crossfire
    The first victims are likely to be the smaller boxship operators that get caught in the crossfire as the industry heavyweights go head to head
  • Grin and bear it
    Ships passing Tokyo Bay area are exposed to less radiation than the average couch potato takes in watching football on the telly
  • Lamprell in talks to buy rival MIS
    Takeover approach valued at $333m
  • Somali pirates free Irene SL
    Crew of freed NS Lemos-owned VLCC reported to be in good health
  • Norwegian high-yield bond market lures shipping
    Market sees significant maritime business, especially in the offshore oil and gas market
  • Intra-Asia lines feel the pinch as competition hots up
    Regional carriers move to protect market share as long-haul lines join sector
  • East Africa's promise sparks flurry of activity
    Andarko has announced its plans for exploratory drilling in the Liberian Basin
  • Kosmos raises prospect of $500m IPO
    Over the past year, the Kosmos stake offshore Ghana has been in play as investors shuffle their ownership
  • Totting up the costs of exploration
    The Kosmos IPO coincides with a shift from a "development stage" company into a real oil producer
  • Battle over Guinea Basin resources
    Clashes of resource politics are apparent off the coast of Ghana
  • Barack Obama quietly looks to West African oil
    US energy policy is now placing an important but unspoken emphasis on overseas oil producers
  • Akfen group wins Istanbul Deniz takeover bid
    Consortium submits $861m bid for Istanbul ferry operator
  • China to take bilateral trade crown by 2030
    Move will reducing some of the inefficiencies caused by the current imbalances
  • Pirates seize German cargoship
    Susan K hijacked 35 nm from Oman's coastline
  • Syndicated lending slumps to $10.7bn
    Lending to marine sector down sharply in first quarter of 2011 since second half of 2010
  • Japan begins ship radiation checks
    To check ships and containers leaving Tokyo Bay bound for foreign ports
  • Golar LNG Partners secures $270m IPO
    Strong demand and above-range pricing confirm LNG is the 'flavour of the week'
  • How Japan disasters led to US truck plant closure
    The present nuclear crisis, following the recent earthquake, reveals the growing importance of deliveries of car components by ship
  • Egypt beefs up Japan cargo checks
    Additional inspections for the clearance of commodities imported from Japanese ports
  • Navios Partners eyes $90m offering to grow fleet
    Seeks to raise cash from sale of 4m units
  • Patrick Stevedores faces industrial action across Australia
    Union claims it has no choice but to undertake work-to-rules and walk outs, alleging Patrick has been intransigent in wage negotiations

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • TCC cancels US service
    NORWAY'S The Containership Company is scuttling its China-US service after barely a year in operation
  • One released, many held
    INTERTANKO today hailed Irene SL's release, but the tanker owners' group sought to put the episode in context
  • Ship hijacked off Oman
    PIRATES today hijacked a general cargo ship just 35 n-miles from Oman in the Arabian Sea, EU NAVFOR reported
  • Ports seen spared if US shuts down
    MARITIME functions such as port security would operate as usual even if the US government is closed down by the budget crisis, shipping authorities told Fairplay today
  • Navios prices follow-on
    ANGELIKI Frangou continues to tap the capital markets, with Navios Maritime Partners today pricing a secondary offering of 4M common units
  • Sendai parts exports resume
    JAPAN'S original equipment manufacturers have resumed shipments from Sendai's port, which was heavily damaged in the March quake disaster, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Bank warns on KL ruling
    BNP PARIBAS has argued that a Chapter 15 ruling that shields vessels chartered-in by Korea Line could have a chilling and potentially disastrous market impact
  • Venezuelan nightmare ends for officers
    TWO SHIP officers are back in their Ukrainian homes after being imprisoned on false drug charges in Venezuela for more than three years, Fairplay confirmed today
  • Golar prices spin-off IPO
    GOLAR LNG Partners begins trading on NASDAQ today after pricing its IPO of 12M common units at $22
  • NYK and Thai Oil form venture with VLCC
    THAI OIL Public and NYK Line have formed a joint venture in Singapore, the Japanese group said today
  • US sentences pirate again
    SOMALI Jama Ibrahim has been sentenced for the second time in five months for piracy
  • Nordea leads lender ranks
    SYNDICATED loans to shipping and offshore hit $10.69Bn in 1Q11, with Nordea the top bookrunner, Dealogic reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Maersk Line Ltd. Wins US Military Contract
    Maersk Line, Ltd., the U.S.-flag subsidiary of Maersk Line, won a contract for the operation and maintenance of two ships...
  • ILA Calls Off NY-NJ Strike Threat
    The International Longshoremen's Association called off a threatened strike at the Port of New York and New Jersey. "We've...
  • Japan Auto Plants Reopen Amid Supply Chain Woes
    Japanese automakers plan to resume production at domestic auto plants this month but said they're still struggling with shortages of...
  • Transportation Shielded in Federal Shutdown
    Much of the freight transportation system will operate normally in the increasingly likely event of a federal government shutdown, as...
  • Obama Names Three for Trade Positions
    President Obama will send the Senate three more nominees for trade jobs in his administration, two for the Export-Import Bank...
  • TNT Keeps Express Spin-off On Track
    TNT, the Dutch mail and express company, said it will proceed with plans to spin off its express division in...
  • How to Effectively Use NRAs
    The Federal Maritime Commission's new rules on non-vessel-operating common carrier Negotiated Rate Arrangements, which will become effective on April 18,...
  • Leveling the Playing Field
    In the 13 years since Congress passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, NVOs finally have achieved relative parity with vessel...
  • NVOs' Changing Tides
    Just where do NVOCCs fit? No doubt, non-vessel-operating common carriers are an integral part of the international supply chain, but...
  • Two Tracks
    After meeting with shippers and freight carriers across continents and across modes over the first part of 2011, it seems...
  • Semiconductor Capex Spending Soars 143 Percent
    Worldwide spending on semiconductor capital equipment soared 143 percent in 2010, according to a research report that pointed to a...
  • Irradiated MOL Ship Cleared for Hong Kong Berth
    The MOL Presence arrived in Hong Kong Friday afternoon after a test found the level of radiation had declined from...
  • TCC Ceases Trans-Pacific Operations
    The Containership Company said weak volume and rates forced it to end niche trans-Pacific service it launched a year ago. ...
  • India Container Traffic Surges 9.5 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by major ports in India surged 9.5 percent year-over-year in fiscal 2010-11, the Indian Ports...
  • US Government Cracking Down on Bribes
    The U.S. government will not tolerate bribes in the international transportation industry, attorneys and officials told customs brokers and forwarders...
  • Federal Grant Aids NY Freight, Passenger Rail
    A $3.3 million federal grant to build 2 miles of track in upstate New York will ease "significant congestion" for...
  • Trucking Group Backs Mandated Electronic Driver Logs
    Truck drivers should be required to use electronic devices to log their hours of service, the American Trucking Associations said...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • TCC discontinues transpacific service
  • Aust docks face strikes
  • Pirates top-up their assets
  • New Asia/East Africa service launched
  • India rescinds Japanese food ban

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Solstad seals buyout
    Oslo-listed owner on the fringe of forking over $41.5m to takeover Singaporean offshore arm.
  • MOL quells atomic panic
    MOL Presence back in business after securing clean bill of health following radiation scare.
  • Maersk pens MSC pact
    US-flag affiliate of Danish shipping giant ties up $66m management deal with Military Sealift Command.
  • Navios supramax adrift
    Navios Apollon stung by engine trouble following one year anniversary of a pirate attack.
  • Golar Partners a debut hit
    John Fredriksen's latest listed vehicle is a slam-dunk success during its first morning on the Nasdaq.
  • New route for S. America
    Four major companies have set up a new Asia to Latin America line.
  • Navios plots bulker buys
    Deutsche Bank expects New York-listed owner to tap parent's bulker fleet with cash from $90m offering.
  • WFP ship reaches Misrata
    Folmer's Marianne Danica brings in vital aid to besieged Libyan port city.
  • BAE seeks 400 workers
    Mobile shipyard will expand workforce to complete tanker for Mid-Ocean of Connecticut.
  • Pirates free Lemos VLCC
    Greek owner confirms Irene SL has been released after 58 days in pirate hands.
  • Viconship sells feeder vessel
    Vietnamese owner offloads 1995-built Green Star 01 for $2.45m.
  • Star pens $10m pacts
    Nasdaq-listed owner finds work for capesize at the centre of last year's TMT dispute and a spot trading supramax.
  • Global charters out AHTS
    Bombay-listed firm inks three-year contract worth just under $3m.
  • Bibby Topaz refloats
    Support ship Bibby Topaz free under own power after grounding off Shetland Isles.
  • The inside track
    Just who has Thorco been talking to about the US, and who led a "shambles of an organisation"?

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Danaos takes delivery of two 10,100 TEU ships
    Greek containership charterer Danaos Corp. said it has taken delivery of two new ships. The Hanjin Germany and Hanjin Italy were built at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., and both have a carrying capacity of 10,100 TEUs. The ships commenced 12-...
  • Maersk ups Mideast-India/North America rates
    Maersk Line said this week it will raise rates from the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to the United States and Canada beginning May 1. The increases are $480 per 20-foot container, $600 per 40-foot container, $675 per 40-foot high-cube contai...
  • COSCO hikes Far East/Persian Gulf rates
    COSCO Container Lines said this week it is raising rates on shipments from the Far East to the Persian Gulf. Effective April 11, the increase will be $150 per TEU from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, ...
  • MSC raises U.S./West Coast South America rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it is raising U.S. exports rates to the West Coast of South America from May 1. The line will increase rates by $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot container from U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast...
  • Quinenco takes bigger CSAV stake
    Chilean conglomerate Quinenco has purchased more shares in compatriot shipping line CSAV, according to a note this week from the carrier. The company has bought an additional 8 percent stake in CSAV, afterinitially buying a 10 percent stakefor aro...
  • AE1-AE10 rotation details emerge
    Rotation details have emerged about the splitting of Maersk's Line's former AE1/AE10 butterfly service between Asia and Europe. American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data reported Thursday that the services, which will operate individually, will omit...
  • Port of New York braces for possible strike
    Port of New York and New Jersey terminal operators are hoping to avoid a demonstration or strike by members of the International Longshoremen's Association on Monday. Reportedly tensions have flared up because Metropolitan Marine Maintenance Contr...
  • TCC stops liner operations
    The Containership Co. a startup container line founded in 2009, has ceased operation of its single service, a transpacific loop connecting three ports in China with Los Angeles. The carrier filed a note with the Norwegian stock exchange Friday sayi...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 8, 2011
  • Bunker prices rise across the Americas
    Crude futures settled higher as a weaker US dollar paved the way for a surge in oil prices.
  • Port of Gothenburg offers low-sulphur fuel reimbursements
    Port is currently working with its customers to 'take its environmental investment to another level.'
  • Stena RoRo first to sign Triple E contract
    Tool helps ship operators identify ways to minimise their environmental impact and optimise fuel consumption.
  • Carbon tax, cap and trade! Smoke and mirrors!
    Predicament for shipping as oil giants have little incentive for their residual heavy bunker product outside of the shipping sector.
  • Instability in the Middle East could trigger 'explosive' fuel price rise
    Companies facing 'out-of-control budgets'.
  • Bunker prices rise in Fujairah
    Deliveries available up to and including April 22.
  • Floating container-port would be world's 'greenest terminal'
    Floating terminal off the North of the United Kingdom could cut sailing distances.
  • Big fuel supply changes required in 2012
    More than half of current supply will be above global sulphur limit in some ports, high viscosity fuels market to be particularly hard hit.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg MGO prices gain double-digits
    Prompt product tight in Rotterdam.
  • Creditors seeking arrests 'for relatively small amounts'
    Maritime lawyer says creditors such as bunker suppliers are swift to chase down debts.
  • Prices end week firm in Asia
    Bunker supplies 'sufficient' at key Asian ports, traders say.
  • Rising prices hit Fujairah bunker demand
    Bunker prices pushed up by unrest in the Middle East, traders say.
  • New trader joins KPI Bridge Oil
    Galione joins company as bunker trader in its London office.
  • Port of Long Beach 'honours' slow steaming vessels
    Pollution from ships down by nearly 50% in six years.
  • Japan bunker ops, supplies unaffected by Thursday's quake
    Supply and demand in Tokyo Bay 'balanced' with poor demand and reduced supplies, says Japanese source.
  • EU 'increasingly likely' to impose its own emissions regulations
    EU likely to subject vessels to caps on CO2 emissions when traveling to and from EU ports, says Carbon Positive.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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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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