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July 11, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Index turns negative on low cargo
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned negative on Friday as cargo demand on the larger capesize vessels slowed after active bookings earlier this week.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong International Terminals takes delivery of 10 huge hybrid RTGs
  • No price floor in sight as rates continue to fall on major east-west trades
  • CMA CGM warns of US$125/TEU surcharge July 15 due to dense fog at Qingdao
  • Fujian transshipment volume expected to top 10 million tonnes in 2011
  • Hubei's import-led trade volume soars 114pc in first five months
  • Hanjin Shipping raises US$150 million in bond sale to build war chest
  • Maersk's stand-alone forwarder Damco ready for major acquisitions in India
  • America Feeder Lines revives Halifax-Portland-Boston loop with 700-TEUer
  • Maersk hikes West Africa congestion fees, except for Angola
  • Hamburg Sud names 7,100-TEU Santa Rita training ship, biggest of two
  • Guangxi's Pingxiang Integrated Bonded Area soon to start operation
  • CMA CGM new rail shuttle links Zeebrugge to Duisburg's tri-modal hub
  • CSAV drops NACSA Mexico-US west coast loop, its 3rd recent service loss
  • 'K' Line to start power saving campaign at its Tokyo headquarters
  • Smaller Asia-Europe vessels at risk as mega ships push all aside
  • APMT offers Rotterdam barge service to avoid road congestion
  • US prosecutors drop cargo price fixing charges against Air New Zealand
  • Xiamen-Taiwan air freight volume hits 4,403 tonnes in first five months
  • Cargoitalia abandons Atlanta, launches Europe-West Africa service
  • Indian customs officers busted for bribery at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • All-time high containership deliveries expected in 2012
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of new Supramax dry bulk carrier
  • International panel of judges lined up for Seatrade Middle East & Subcontinent awards
  • Black pepper imports equals total exports
  • India offers to export 2 lakh t rice to Bangladesh
  • India, Bangladesh sign investment pact
  • KoPTs Diamond Harbour container terminals obstacles cleared
  • Port Community Systems operators create European association
  • US Homeland Security chief doubts feasibility of 100 pc box scanning
  • Tata Steel, CWC seek consent to build freight terminals
  • 2nd highest FDI inflow recorded in May since 2000
  • Apparel exports climb 49 pc in May
  • Duty-free import of sugar extended till Aug.-end
  • Exports grow "very high" 46.4 pc in June
  • FDI approval process simplified
  • Jan.-June coffee exports climb 45 pc
  • Ministry for 49 pc FDI in multi-brand retail
  • Rs. closes at 10-week high against $
  • Collett & Sons enlarge wind turbine transport fleet
  • Huge drilling floor transported from Norway to China

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • IRU NELTI shifts to third gear in ECO Region
    The Economic Cooperation Organisation Regular Monitoring of Trucks (ECO-RMT) in partnership with IRU's New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI-3) was launched recently in Ash...
  • Rail freight traffic up in Canada
    Combined loadings of rail freight traffic originating in Canada and received from the US rose to 26.7 million tonnes in April, up 8.4% from April 2010. According to a report from S...
  • EU has to approve MAN takeover
    Volkswagen has to have an approval for the planned takeover of the MAN Corporation. A relevant application will be submitted to the EU Competition Commission shortly. (ben)
  • KLM Cargo business affected by troubles in Africa and the Middle East
    In June the group's cargo business remained affected by the troubles in Africa and the Middle East and the impact of the earthquake in Japan. It also faced a situation of overcapac...
  • P&O Ferrymasters extends Procter & Gamble pet food rail deal
    Supply chain solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters has renewed its contract with trimodal Euroterminal Coevorden, located 200 km north-east of Rotterdam, which is first base fo...
  • British Airways extends agreement
    British Airways has agreed a 3-year renewal of its contract with Kuehne + Nagel for the import of its range of in-flight wines from around the world to the United Kingdom. In addit...
  • Callao Terminal officially signed over to APM Terminals
    With the final documents signed, the APM Terminals 30 year concession starts at Peru's largest port (Terminal Muelle Norte). Immediately tariff charges will be reduced by 15%-18% a...
  • Port cooperation
    The German city of Weil am Rhein, the Rheinhafengesellschaft (Rhine Port Authority) as well as the Swiss ports on the Rhine concluded a contract for a strategic partnership which w...
  • WWL makes senior leadership appointments
    Christopher J. Connor has been named Chief Commercial Officer for the company's global organization. Connor will assume the CCO role while continuing as Deputy CEO of Wallenius Wil...
  • SDV renewed contract with Thales Alenia Space to manage worldwide satellites logistics
    By signing a 4-year contract at the Paris Air Show, Thales Alenia Space has renewed its confidence in SDV for transporting satellites. SDV will move the satellites from assembling ...
  • Röhlig invests in South America
    The German logistics service provider Röhlig is going to buy 50% of the Procargo Group, their premium agent for South America for many years. To expand the network globally is an e...
  • Ceva Logistics renews agreement with Honda
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has renewed its partnership with Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM), a subsidiary of the multinational automotive company Honda, extend...
  • Axel Salzmann is leaving the SCHUNCK GROUP
    Lawyer Axel Salzmann, director of the central division Corporate Identity for many years and member of the board is leaving OSKAR SCHUNCK AG & Co. KG as of 30 September 2011. A...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • OSG gets Title XI Loan Guarantee
  • Omega Navigation files for Chapter 11 protection
  • Venezuela: Armed robberies at isolated anchorages
  • Containership deliveries set for new TEU capacity record
  • Concordia Maritime offers smartphone app
  • STX Europe cuts STX OSV stake to 50.7%

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • Port of Bellingham earns clean audit for 2010
  • Braemar report sees record for box ship newbuildings
  • AAPA pleased with proposed transportation legislation
  • The New World Alliance to suspend Transpacific run
  • US rail freight traffic climbs during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • Capesize rates steady as Atlantic stays tight
    Market remains firm as tonnage in the Atlantic pushes the capesize time charter average up 7%, while the Pacific stays finely balanced
  • ExxonMobil charter heralds Atlantic suezmax rate falls
    Owners accept lower rates for suzemaxes trading between West Africa and the US
  • Handysizes in US Gulf achieve five-month high of $17,067 a day
    Rate rise comes as demand for smaller bulk carriers is anticipated to increase
  • Omega files for Chapter 11 protection
    Blames senior bank lender's intransigence
  • Dover passes 'significant milestone' for building second ferry terminal
    Harbour revision order can move forward for ministers' consideration after final holding objections are removed
  • InterManager's shipping KPI project poised for breakthrough
    With research completed, the next step is to mobilise industry support for establishing a performance information database in the shipping industry
  • Shipping KPI Standard
    Key performance indicators explained
  • Operational and technical measures can cut emissions
    If we are serious about fighting the effects of climate change, then we need a proposal that will deliver real, quantifiable and fast cuts in emissions without bankrupting shipping
  • Freight rates signal a possible lift from capacity withdrawals
    Shanghai Containerised Freight Index flattens out after several weeks of decline
  • Testing the three 'truths'
    How accurate are the common claims currently being made in the shipping world?
  • Clipper subpoenas Danish tax office to clear its name
    Shipowner refuses to pay $2.8m fine saying it would be an admission of guilt
  • Sorting out the shipping data
    A new system from OceanSchedules makes it easier for shippers and forwarders to feed information direct into their booking systems
  • EU in box data project to boost supply chain security
    Consortium of 27 industry leaders join three-year scheme to combine eFreight and eCustoms
  • Inttra and GT Nexus head for court showdown
    Top two players in e-commerce square off over validity of patents for proprietary technology
  • Climate change compromise deal could be cut at MEPC
    IMO poised to agree technical measures, but without immediate implementation or EU support
  • Battery power HIT to deploy 10 rubber-tyred gantry cranes
    Hybrid RTGCs recycle energy created when lowering containers
  • UK poised to water down objections to armed guards
    Minister tells MPs'committee that companies should be able to decide what level of security they provide on their ships
  • Hutchison adds weight to Liverpool cruise debate
    Council proposals an 'unfair threat to jobs'.
  • Boxship charter rates start to fall
    Owners are no longer able to hold rates up as excess tonnage hits the water. The question now is what impact will cascading tonnage have down the size range
  • Greenhouse gases risk overshadowing MEPC debate
    IMO must avoid overlooking other important measures next week
  • Eurogate welcomes Weser work
    Allows all-tide access to Bremerhaven
  • Box rates dilemma
    Suspending services is not a guaranteed solution to the container shipping market's weakness
  • Enough is enough
    At the MEPC meeting this week, members need to put arguments behind them and address other pressing environmental topics that do not involve so much hot air
  • STX Europe to pay off bonds early after STX OSV share sale
    Investment fund Och-Ziff raises stake to 20%
  • Long Beach's $4.4bn borrowing wins rating agency boost
    Standard & Poor's maintains long-term bond rating
  • Eitzen sells off remaining share in Ethylene Carriers business
    Norwegian shipping group submits put option to Jaccar Holdings
  • STX confirms Hynix bid but rival emerges to cheer investors
    Telecoms giant emerges as rival for 15% stake in memory chip maker
  • Busan transhipment plans take shape but Chinese ports hot in pursuit
    Wave of cost cutting could emerge as northeast Asian ports jockey for business
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine snaps up Blue Jasper for $42.5m
    Korea Line's final arrested ship goes to sole auction bidder at minimum price
  • New World Alliance drops transpacific string amid overcapacity
    Partners HMM, APL and MOL take much needed action

Fairplayweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • Tanker outlook slashed
    CREDIT Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis today cut his tanker earnings forecasts across the board, predicting widespread losses for 2011
  • 'Greek owners already contribute enough'
    GREECE'S government must do more to support Greek shipping instead of asking Greek owners to step up support of the country's economy, a Piraeus broker told Fairplay today
  • Breaker's stock plummets
    INDIA'S only listed shipbreaking company, VMS Industries, has seen its stock price drop to almost a third of its IPO price less than a month after listing
  • Indonesia resumes Oz cattle imports
    INDONESIA announced today that it is resuming shipments of livestock from Australia after Canberra lifted its ban on live cattle exports, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • UK flag returns to form
    THE UK flag has rebounded, reaching the 18M gt mark for the first time in 18 years, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency said today
  • India miners warn on bill
    IRON ORE from India would become more expensive - and less competitive on global drybulk markets - under India's new mining bill, according to miners
  • Motril/Melilla ferry starting
    NAVIERA Armas is launching a new ferry service this weekend linking Motril and the Spanish enclave of Melilla
  • Reliance to raise $316M
    INDIA'S Reliance Port & Terminals has announced plans to raise 14Bn rupees ($316M) through a private placement of bonds
  • One strike down, another nears
    ONE STRIKE ended today in Bangladesh, which faces another in two days, also affecting ports
  • US lawmakers wrangle over transport bill
    A REPUBLICAN US transport proposal to reorder how projects are authorised and funded was immediately attacked by Democrats, who said it would cut current funding by nearly one-third
  • Prices limit Russian grain exports
    RUSSIAN grain exports have remained low since the country's embargo was lifted this week because traders are waiting for prices to rise, Fairplay has been told
  • New World cuts service
    THE NEW World Alliance of APL, MOL and Hyundai Merchant Marine told Fairplay today that it is suspending one of its Asia/US West Coast services due to low demand
  • China iron ore imports drop
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that China has imported less iron ore this week amid rising stockpiles and slowing chartering activity by Australian miners
  • Tonnage plenty trumps Panamax demand
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Panamax owners' sentiment is still negative due to ample tonnage, despite rising demand in Asia
  • KOSPO agrees two coal deals
    HANJIN Shipping in South Korea has won a contract to transport 32M tonnes of coal to Korea Southern Power over 15 years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • Free Trade Bills Advance in Congress
    Congressional committees moved three long-stalled free trade agreements closer to ratification as members held a "mock markups" for implementing the...
  • FAA Proposes $689,800 FedEx Hazmat Fine
    The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a civil penalty of $689,800 against FedEx for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations while...
  • YRC Worldwide Names Christopher Wren Treasurer
    YRC Worldwide named financial executive Christopher C. Wren senior vice president and treasurer of the $4.4 billion trucking enterprise. ...
  • Trans-Pacific Export Volume Jumps 11.4 Percent
    Containerized export volumes are growing faster than imports in trans-Pacific trade lanes this year, fueled by surging exports of cotton,...
  • FMC to Discuss PierPass Fee Hike
    The Federal Maritime Commission will discuss a proposal to increase the PierPass traffic mitigation fee to $60 per TEU when...
  • OOCL Delays Peak Season Surcharges
    Orient Overseas Container Line has advised its customers that its previously announced peak season surcharges in the eastbound Pacific will...
  • PSA to Operate New Cuban Container Terminal
    Singapore terminal operator PSA International said Friday it will manage a new container terminal in Cuba, currently under construction in...
  • Greenbrier Revenue Soars 153 Percent
    Greenbrier Companies, one of North America's major builders of freight railcars plus some barges, saw revenue soar 153 percent in...
  • Trucking Payroll Rose 0.3 Percent in June
    The for-hire trucking industry is adding workers to company payrolls while the national unemployment rate continues to rise. Trucking...
  • Spot Market Truckload Rates Up 4.5 Percent
    Spot market truckload rates rose 4.5 percent in June from May, according to TransCore Freight Solutions, as truckload capacity dropped...
  • Unemployment Rate Hits Six-Month High
    U.S. employers last month hired the fewest workers in nine months, surprising analysts who had forecast stronger employment growth and...
  • Freight Broker Revenue Grows 17.1 Percent
    Freight brokers increased their revenue 17.1 percent in the first quarter from the same period a year ago as the third-party...
  • Record Container Ship Capacity Growth Forecast
    Container ship operators are scheduled to take a record amount of new capacity in 2012, with deliveries set to expand...
  • Cargolux Finds Bullet Hole in Freighter
    All-cargo carrier Cargolux has grounded a Boeing 747-400 freighter after maintenance staff detected a bullet hole in its fuselage. ...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Down, BA Up
    Air France-KLM's cargo traffic fell 2.8 percent in June from a year ago as demand weakened amid political turmoil in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • TNWA slashes transpac sling
  • EC vision on future transport policy receives mixed reviews
  • Pirate-attacked tanker blaze 'under control'
  • Gothenburg's green initiative a success
  • US/Mexico cross-trucking given green light after new deal inked

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • Ramunia snaps up FPSO
    Malaysian yard group storms floating storage market after picking up partially converted tanker at 'deep discount'.
  • Odfjell ices IPO
    Bump on the road shakes drillship player's hopes for a Norwegian float as deadline expires.
  • SBM plots FLNG assault
    Floating storage giant teams with PTTEP Australasia in a bid to cash in on LNG market.
  • Songa Venus in orbit
    Oslo-listed offshore contractor hammers out $82m rig deal with Malaysian energy giant Petronas.
  • Omega in Chapter 11
    George Kassiotis-led product tanker owner slams 'unwilling' lenders as it braces for bankruptcy blow in US court.
  • HMM scoops KLC tanker
    Hyundai Merchant Marine coughs up $42.5m to take another Korea Line aframax off the auction block.
  • Opec output stable
    Cartel's crude exports steady as IEA countries release emergency reserves.
  • TNWA halts Pacific run
    Three container lines decide to suspend route from China/Korea to California in over-tonnaged market.
  • Box record-breaker
    More containership newbuilding capacity will enter the market next year than ever before, Braemar says.
  • Caspian orders double
    Azerbaijan state owner signs for two ro-paxes at Uljanik in Croatia.
  • Och-Ziff buys into STX OSV
    New York hedge fund group splashes out $235m to take a significant shareholding in offshore vessel shipbuilder.
  • Doing the biz down under
    The challenge of the offshore market when you are working upside down, how never ending loss can force a rethink and a revelation into the likely response if you fire a gun at an armed man.
  • Oshima eyes Vietnam
    Japanese builder planning $185m new shipyard in Cam Ranh City, for operation by 2017.
  • Vopak makes Indian play
    Dutch tank terminals group eyes more growth by buying CRL Terminals at port of Kandla.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • Washington Notebook
  • Six years, $230 billion
  • New World Alliance to drop transpacific loop
    The New World Alliance is withdrawing a transpacific service this month due to "slowing demand for retail merchandise and corresponding reductions in inventory replenishment by retailers," NWA member Hyundai Merchant Marine said Thursday. The Hyun...
  • Pending FTAs pass Senate, House committees
    The Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees on Thursday approved pending U.S. free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama in "mock" markups. "The three trade agreements are a sure-fire way to create American jobs by grow...
  • Zim to raise Asia/East Coast South America rates
    Container line Zim said Thursday it will seek to raise rates on the Asia/East Coast South America trade as of Aug. 1, saying current rate levels were "unsustainable." The proposed rate increase is $600 per TEU. Zim is part of a five-carrier consort...
  • Shippers seeks more access to competing railroads
    The National Industrial Transportation League, the nation's largest advocate organization for shippers, is asking the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to adopt new rules so that captive shippers served by a single railroad can more easily gain a...
  • Companies keen on relocating to Mexico
    Manufacturers are showing growing interest in relocating production in Mexico from Asia or opening new factories or sourcing there, said a new survey from consulting firm AlixPartners. The survey of 80 mostly large companies found 9 percent of com...
  • CMA CGM drops Philadelphia from Black Pearl
    CMA CGM is contracting the rotation and number of vessels operating on a service linking the East Coast of North America with the Caribbean and northern South America, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The French l...
  • Third small-ship Asia/Europe service pulled
    A Far East/Europe service operated by PIL and Wan Hai was suspended July 3.Related News ' 'Small' ships fall away on Asia/Europe The lines' FES service had a rotation of Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Nansha, Shekou, Singapore, Port...
  • OceanSchedules.com to launch data feed
    INTTRA's OceanSchedules.com said it will launch a data feed in September that would allow companies such as forwarders and shippers to import schedule information into their own computer systems. The company said the OceanSchedules Data Feed would...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 8, 2011
  • Bunker market experiences strong surge
    Crude futures settled lower on a disappointing jobs report that triggered worries about oil demand.
  • Bunker prices pushed South Korean operator 'to edge'
    Company confirmed that high bunker prices also 'pushed it to the edge.'
  • Netherlands crude stock release completed
    Dutch government tendered 600,000 barrels of Brent crude and diesel last week.
  • Third Sustainable Shipping awards see record attendance
    Winners announced during awards dinner in London.
  • Middle East bunker markets rise
    Bunkering schedule 'extremely tight' in Fujairah.
  • European bunker markets firming
    Double-digit gains in many ports.
  • IMO Committee to tackle key emission issues
    Mandatory GHG controls and low sulphur availability to come under discussion.
  • EC outlines changes to sulphur regulations for ships
    Plans to bring in 'ECA standard' for passenger ships' as part of revised Sulphur Directive.
  • MEPC 62 special: The world can afford sustainable shipping
    Taking a closer look at ballast water regulations, and a carbon levy on bunker fuel.
  • Aegean subsidiary boosts capacity in Zeebrugge
    Verbeke Bunkering moves another barge to the port to enhance operational flexibility.
  • Prices showing strong gains in Asian bunker hubs
    Mixed demand in key Asian bunker hubs on Friday.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks continue decline
    Inventories expected to rise in the second half of July.
  • Bunkers-only calls dip at Far East Russian ports
    Local suppliers see 'almost no bunkers-only calls' since tax duty.
  • Oiltanking Partners prices IPO
    Expects to raise up to $241.5 million, in line with earlier expectations.
  • Bunker trading firm 'increases focus' on Asia
    Opens representative offices in Beijing, Fuzhou and Taipei.

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