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April 12, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carriers in for tough year despite high demand
    Rising fuel prices, tumbling freight rates, piracy and now radiation fears will make this year one of the most difficult in decades for the maritime industry, forcing some carriers out of business.
  • Japan ship allowed to enter HK
    A Japanese ship denied entry to a Chinese port over radiation concerns last month was allowed into a Hong Kong port yesterday, owner Mitsui OSK Lines said.
  • FPSO demand will double this decade
    Global demand for floating oil production and storage vessels is expected to more than double this decade as surging crude prices allow exploration to move deeper offshore, senior industry executives said yesterday.
  • Jakarta concession on cabotage law

Sched Netweb site
  • Fesco ships world's largest mobile crane from US to Shanghai this week
  • Evergreen, Zim, CSCL offer Far East north Europe loop from April 24
  • Qinhuangdao, Osaka, Busan short sea service opens
  • Hanjin, Cosco put bigger ships on FE-USEC Suez loop from April 24
  • China posts first quarterly trade deficit in seven years
  • Beibu Gulf ports look to more than 330 million-tonne capacity by 2015
  • Harbin railway container terminal to start construction in July
  • Hanjin long-term charters two 10,100-TEU newbuildings from Danaos
  • Smaller carriers to grow as giants rely on slower hub and spoke systems
  • 56 containers of clothing seized at Johanesburg's China Shopping Centre
  • Southampton to Midlands US$114.6 million rail route complete
  • UAL celebrates turning 85 with commemorative aircraft
  • Chennai police charge 4 air cargo workers with theft of 314 laptops
  • E-freight lightens paper burden from air cargo process

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Air Canada cuts six North American routes
    Starting today (11 April) with Calgary (Canada)-London (Ontario), Air Canada is cancelling a number of domestic and trans-border routes that are unprofitable. Another intra-Canadia...
  • Virgin Atlantic turns into twin jet operator with the Airbus A330
    Virgin Atlantic Airways has, for the first time in its history, deployed a twin engine jet on its transatlantic routes. The aircraft in question is A330-300. The inaugural pas...
  • Man and Scania to collaborate in hybrid technology field
    The MAN group is considering setting up a collaboration with Scania in the field of hybrid technology. MAN's CEO Pachta-Reyhofen stated that "discussions on the matter...
  • Dachser takes delivery of 700th Pema trailer
    The German service provider Dachser recently took delivery of the 700th trailer from the fleet of the commercial vehicle rental company Pema. The vehicle is a dry freight...
  • Schenker Logistics: successful audit for overland transport products
    Schenker Logistics recently commissioned Bureau Veritas to audit its quality management system for European land transport. The system focuses on customer requirements and on the o...
  • Freight train travels 10,300 km from China to Duisburg
    A DB Schenker container train from Chongqing (China) recently arrived in Duisburg (Germany) after a 10,300 km trip that took less than 16 days. The train, which...
  • Air Cargo Systems introduces security solution to the air cargo community
    Air Cargo Systems, a software design and development company that focuses on developing solutions for the air cargo industry and that was founded in Dublin (Ireland) in...
  • Russia testing load-bearing ability of the BAM route
    Russian Railways' president Vladimir Yakunin has reported that a trial with freight train weighing about 6,000 t is taking place on the Baikal-Amur mainline rail route (BAM). The f...
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai, MOL and Seacon: new joint AEF service
    Evergreen Line, Wan Hai Lines (WHL), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Seacon are launching a weekly joint service between Singapore/Malaysia and East Africa (AEF) in late April T...
  • Deutsche Bahn takes whisper brake a stage further
    Deutsche Bahn is speeding up the pan-European introduction of whisper brakes. The "Europe train", which has been travelling throughout Europe since December 2010, recentl...
  • General Motors awards supplier prize to DSV
    The US car manufacturer General Motors (GM) has awarded its logistics service provider DSV a prize. GM praised the outstanding performance and exemplary cooperation with a 'Supplie...
  • Dachser Food Logistics collaborating with ET Logistik in Poland
    The food logistics division of the Germany-based international logistics provider Dachser recently began to collaborate with ET Logistics Sp z.o.o in Poland. ET, founded in 1995 an...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens new logistics hub for Airbus in France
    Kuehne + Nagel recently celebrated the official opening of its new aviation logistics hub in Montoir-de-Bretagne in Western France. The facility has been designed to handle the ent...
  • First freighter from Japan about to call in Bremerhaven
    The first containership which left Japan (Yokohama) after the nuclear reactor disaster in Fukushima will probably arrive in Bremerhaven on 16 April. A Bremen port authority spokesm...
  • Fesco carries heavy crane from USA to China
    Russia's Fesco Transportation Group is transporting a 1,850 t Lampson Model LTL-2600B mobile crawler crane from Kennewick, WA (USA) to China. The equipment is scheduled to arrive i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Marcon International brokers sale of Malaysian tugs to Central America
  • Chinese shipbuilder adds to order back log
  • BOEMRE looks to recruit two for newly created key leadership roles
  • Tidewater promotes three to VP positions
  • FLEX LNG moves ahead on Papua New Guinea FLNG project
  • Seadrill exercises drillship option at Samsung

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates maiden voyage call
  • Evergreen joining other lines for Far East/South America service
  • Port of Tacoma schedules annual breakfast event
  • Mitsui vessel clears hold for high radiation levels
  • RailAmerica announces plans to purchase three Alabama rail firms

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Falling rates prompt spot booking rush for VLGCs
    Eight ships fixed in a week as rate drops 4%
  • MOL sells 10-year-old VLCC for $51m
    Japanese line understood to have sold Yohteisan for about 25% less than similar secondhand ships
  • India and Pakistan buy up ships ahead of Bangladesh reopening
    Judicial and government officials in Bangladesh have signed the order that will enable Chittagong breakers to get back to business after an absence of nearly a year
  • First-quarter boxship sales hit a $1bn high
    The value of containerships sold in the first quarter of 2011 hit a three-year high of $1bn, as larger vessels with greater price tags attached changed ownership
  • Secondhand Japanese bulkers fetch premium over Chinese ships
    Japanese-built dry bulk carriers are still achieving premiums over Chinese constructed vessels despite a general trend of falling ship values
  • Beware false economies
    Shippers who enjoy paying next to nothing to have their containers moved should contemplate the consequences of a big name going bust
  • Singapore asked to withhold death penalty for pirates
    Somali pirates could be freed if Singapore does not remove threat of capital punishment
  • More ships fail to meet new low sulphur limits
    Non-compliance rate hits 46% at Dutch ports as new regulations come into force
  • Glencore gears up for London IPO
    Move will strengthen its financial base and drive consolidation in its main markets
  • Nordea Bank allowed to foreclose on arrested Korea Line tankers
    Court confirms US protection under Chapter 15 does not extend to Singaporean subsidiary
  • Lines return to Abidjan as European Union lifts ban
    Abidjan and San Pedro dropped from list of entities subject to the EU assets freeze
  • Noatum gains control of Bilbao terminal
    Buys 50% holding it did not own from Orey Group for $6.1m.
  • Prosecutor says claims against Stolberg substantiated
    Confirms suspicion of fraud against Beluga founder and former owner
  • Yangzijiang's March orders hit $214m
    Wins contracts for four bulk carriers and two boxships
  • Probe launched into Novorossiysk bunker spat
    IPPC accused of using market power to boost its share of port's bunkering business
  • BIMCO urges Nato to clarify Libya embargo
    Charterers and shipowners at risk due to uncertainty over what type of cargoes can be carried
  • German group offers war risk cover
    Launch offers German shipowners insurance cover against war risks in their home market
  • US shippers fail to see benefits of slow steaming
    Lines reluctant to pass on savings while shippers have seen increased shipping costs
  • Samsung Heavy unveils LNG carrier orders worth $1bn
    Confirms order for four units from Golar and two units from undisclosed shipowner
  • Flex LNG and InterOil seal FLNG deal
    Floating natural gas production units to be constructed at Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Refinancing deal secures Isle of Man services
    New ownership structure in place after group of banks refinance ferry operator
  • TransContainer volumes soar 23%
    Intermodal operator's volumes up as Russian import boxes surge
  • Baltic NOx plan takes inspiration from Norway
    Swedish scholar says scheme for whole region is needed, along same lines as Norwegian shipping fund model, to prevent destruction of the ecosystem
  • PPRISM to shed new light on EU ports
    Port users urged to take part in research that will establish a clearer picture of EU ports system
  • European modal switch schemes attract 2010 Marco Polo funding
    Projects will get share of the '57m ($81m) funds earmarked under the 2010 Marco Polo allocation
  • Schenker upbeat on China rail freight link
    Aims to establish regular freight rail link between China and Germany later in 2011 year
  • CKYH lines beef up Asia-US capacity
    To upgrade its AWE-5 service, repalcing current vessels with larger ones
  • Who would be a mouse on the capital markets?
    Compared to tankers and dry bulk, containers are the flavour of the month from the investor's point-of-view
  • Training is cheaper than accidents
    We all need to get to grips with technology ' and if owners provided proper training and preparation we might even succeed
  • Swedish emission measures make little impact
    The Helsinki Commission estimates that there are over 2,000 vessels in the Baltic Sea at any one time

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • FPSO demand seen doubling
    WITH FPSOs the only valid option for the growing number of deepwater oil fields, Stig Hoffmeyer said today he sees growth ahead for the sector
  • Quake survivors can use MOL cruise ship
    MOL'S CRUISE ship Fuji Maru stopped today at Ofunato's Nonoda wharf, the first of three Japanese ports where survivors of last month's giant earthquake can use its facilities
  • Railcar company sold
    A RUSSIAN railcar transport company has been sold to Universal Cargo Logistics of Amsterdam
  • Russia raises its crude output in March
    RUSSIAN crude production reached 10.14M barrels in March, according to the latest official release
  • Ince forms a legal alliance in Singapore
    INCE & Co has become the first English maritime law firm to forge a formal law alliance with a Singapore law firm
  • Once-barred ship allowed to dock
    MOL PRESENCE, which was turned away from Xiamen because port officials feared it had high radiation levels, has been allowed to call at Hong Kong
  • Palm oil spike warned
    BROKERS expect better business for chemical tankers this month because Indonesia is about to cut taxes on palm oil exports
  • Breaker battle starts
    JUST AS its Bangladeshi rivals finally received legal endorsement to reopen for business, India's shipbreakers are snapping up tonnage before the South Asian monsoons
  • IPO aims to raise $150M
    PT BERLIAN Laju, Asia's biggest operator of chemical tankers, has launched an IPO for its subsidiary PT Buana Listya Tama

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Biggest Trucking Companies Get Bigger
    The select group of trucking companies with more than a billion dollars in annual revenue expanded last year, as three...
  • Railcar Owners Draw 22,667 More From Idle Fleet
    Railcar owners across the U.S., Canada and Mexico took 22,667 cars of various types out of storage during March, shrinking...
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Top $27 Billion
    The Department of Transportation is still sending checks to states under the 2009 stimulus package, with reimbursements for completed work...
  • CN Increases Container Fleet
    CN acquired more than 1,000 new containers, which the railroad expects to use to serve manufacturers and distributors of grocery...
  • Diesel Rockets Past $4 Mark
    Diesel prices soared 10.2 cents last week to a national average of $4.078 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy...
  • US Container Imports to Grow 9 Percent in April
    Containerized imports at U.S. ports in April are projected to increase 9 percent over April 2010, which would mark the...
  • Top Trucking Companies Expand 9.4 Percent in 2010
    Top Trucking Companies Expand 9.4 Percent in 2010 Study shows 50 largest U.S. for-hire carriers increased revenue to $85.4 billion William B....
  • Ship Finance International Orders Four Ships
    Ship Finance International placed a $230 million order for four vessels with a capacity of 4,800 20-foot equivalent units each,...
  • DOT Obligates $300 Million in State Rail Grants
    The Department of Transportation got a flurry of rail grants locked in just under the wire last week, obligating over...
  • FMCSA Releases Mexican Trucking Plan
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released plans Friday for a new pilot trucking project with Mexico "to test and...
  • Washington State Locks in $145 Million Rail Grant
    Washington state and federal officials reached agreement to formally obligate another $145 million to that state's passenger rail program. The...
  • Qatar Airways Orders Three Freighters
    Qatar Airways will add three 777 freighters to its fleet, the carrier announced Monday, speeding up the expansion of all-cargo...
  • Moody's Upgrades DP World
    Moody's upgraded the credit rating of DP World a notch to investment grade. The ratings agency April 11...
  • CKYH to Enhance All-water Loop, Add Ports
    The CKYH alliance among Cosco, "K" Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping is restructuring and upgrading its all-water services from...
  • BA, Iberia Cargo Units to Run as One
    International Airlines Group, formed by the merger of British Airways and Iberia, announced it will run the carriers' cargo operations...
  • Waiting at the Gate
    Two years after container ship lines began moving away from their 55-year-old practice of supplying U.S. customers with intermodal chassis,...
  • France Launches Tender for Seine Nord Canal
    France launched the final tender for a company to build and operate a canal that will link Paris to Europe's...
  • Japan to Conduct Radiation Checks on Ships
    Japan is set to start radiation checks on ships and containers leaving three main international ports in and near Tokyo...
  • Toyota Slows North American Production
    Toyota said its North American vehicle plants will operate on a reduced schedule during the next several weeks to conserve...
  • Claim Denial: A Case of Bad Timing
    Q: Would you be kind enough to give me your thoughts on the following issue? 1. Shipper files a...
  • Diversionary Tactics
    Is Canada using unfair advantage to lure U.S.-bound containers through its ports? The issue soon may be getting new attention...
  • Trucking's Capacity Squeeze
    From the manufacturing floor, the trucking business has rarely looked better. Orders for new Class 8 trucks are streaming into...
  • Hub Group Buys Capacity
    Intermodal marketing giant Hub Group demonstrated its faith in the economic recovery last week with the $83 million acquisition of...
  • Yusen Logistics Comes to America
    On the theory that the whole is greater than the sum of two parts, NYK Group is creating a global...
  • Southern Draw
    Virginia is dangling its 50-foot-deep harbor as a fisherman dangles a lure. While Georgia and South Carolina squabble over...
  • Pressure Points for the Peak
    After three volatile years, operators serving the transportation supply chain in the trans-Pacific are gearing up for a solid, though...
  • Economic Baby Steps
    The global economy is still on a growth trajectory despite a pair of surprise blows that could nick trade volumes...
  • Making Market Adjustments
    In the world of container shipping contracts, 18 months can seem like an eternity. But Michelin has started signing such...
  • Trans-Pacific Turmoil
    Because I write only once a month, I have the benefit of time to prepare and review my writing, and...
  • LaHood's 'Roadmap to the Future'
    Using inland and coastal waterways to haul more cargo-laden containers and trailers would add "abundant and cost-effective new freight capacity,"...
  • Bidders Line Up for DOT Grants
    Department of Transportation officials will quickly sort through a pile of applications as they prepare to redistribute $2.43 billion in...
  • Letters - April 11th 2011 Edition
    Extinguishing Mexican Cargo Crime It's true that cargo security is a concern in Mexico, but Kansas City Southern believes...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Boom, bust; boom, bust: there must be a better way!
    A week is a long time in politics and shipping: but a year is an eternity; just ask the newly-troubled liner companies who are struggling to come to terms with another big dip in their fortunes as 2011 gallops away through an open stable door into financially pot-holed future pastures.
  • Fuel costs also blamed for TCC's demise
  • Mombasa in staffing crisis
  • DB Schenker also boosts Southampton's rail services
  • CGA pushes Maputo corridor
  • CKYH boosts all-water services

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • NewLead sinks to loss
    Greek bulker and tanker owner falls short in the fourth as fleet expansion fuels a surge in expenses.
  • Bogazzi tipped as buyer
    Brokers unmask Italian owner as mystery buyer backing $32m assault on Atlantska Plovidba handymaxes.
  • AMSC CEO steps down
    Greg Matecki abandons top post after holding dual roles at Oslo-listed product tanker owner for little more than a year.
  • Greeks chop trio in India
    Bangladeshi scrap ban has ended but brokers and buyers are still waiting for the big boom as owners cut ships in Alang.
  • Stolt continues buy-back
    SNL looks to splash out $47m repurchasing common stock.
  • Hugo: let's boss pirates
    Norden chairman says stronger naval mandate needed to prevent "simple criminals" from threatening ships.
  • Greek tied to MOL VLCC
    Japanese giant collects $52m from tanker sale as Altomare splashes cash to replace recently scrapped single-skinner, brokers claim.
  • MOL's mercy mission
    Japanese owner sending cruiseship to offer earthquake victims food, showers and rest.
  • Pirates net record haul
    NS Lemos paid a huge $13.5m to free the VLCC Irene SL from pirate hands, gang member boasts.
  • Coastal scoops tug deal
    Malaysian shipowner and shipyard group lands order for eleven vessels.
  • Srab losses grow
    Swedish tanker owner posts bigger annual loss as revenue drops and operating expenses soar.
  • Seadrill continues spree
    Oslo and US-listed driller takes Samsung option to push spending by John Fredriksen's listed companies past $1.6bn today.
  • Frontline in share bonanza
    Top executives at John Fredriksen's company rake in share options worth nearly $500,000.
  • Samudera crew's SOS
    Indonesia pledges to keep working to free Sinar Kudus from Somali pirates as master says some colleagues are increasingly weak.
  • Wan Hai back in black
    Taiwanese container line boosted by higher revenues last year after loss-making 2009.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Japanese automakers adjust to disruption
    Toyota said Friday it is scaling back production and suspending operations for five days in North America beginning this week due to shortages of parts from Japan, which is in the throes of recovering from last month's massive earthquake, tsunami a...
  • Bersin: Customs reforms to include brokers
    Discussions are underway within U.S. Customs and Border Protection about how to simplify the entry process for foreign-made goods, expedite release for trusted shippers and possibly allow quarterly payments of duties and fees, Commissioner Alan Ber...
  • RailAmerica to buy three Alabama short lines
    RailAmerica Inc. said Monday it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of three short line freight railroads in the state of Alabama for $12.7 million. The three railroads -- the Three Notch Railroad, Wiregrass Central Railroad, and the Cone...
  • Two new board members for NOL
    The NOL Group has appointed two new members to its board directors, the company said Monday. NOL is the Singapore-based parent company of liner carrier APL and APL Logistics. The new additions to the company's board are Low Check Kian, chairman, A...
  • BIMCO, Videotel Marine offer e-learning
    BIMCO and Videotel Marine International have joined forces to produce and launch a new BIMCO eLearning Diploma Program (BeDP). Videotel has developed a Learning Management System comprising of a highly focused, Web-based, e-learning package to del...
  • Maersk Line Ltd. operates prepositioning ships
    Maersk Line Ltd. has been awarded a contract for the operation and maintenance of two ships in the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command's Maritime Prepositioning Force. The U.S.-flag operation of A.P. Moller - Maersk will provide personnel and marine...
  • CYKH amends Asia/U.S. East Coast network
    CKYH Alliance carriers said Monday they are amending their service network between the Far East and U.S. East Coast at the end of April. Three of the alliance's five services in the trade are affected, most notably the AWE-5 service, which will sa...
  • Ship Finance to build 4 containerships
    Ship Finance International Ltd. said Monday it has agreed to build four 4,800-TEU new containerships at a state-owned shipyard in China with scheduled delivery in 2013. The aggregate construction cost will be about $230 million, with a majority of ...
  • Pirates release tanker, take cargo ship
    The European Union' Naval Force Somalia - Operation Atalanta (Eunavfor) said pirates released a very large crude carrier last week, but captured another cargo ship off the coast of Oman. The VLCCIrene SLwas released from pirate control on April 7...
  • Simplifying the entry process

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 11, 2011
  • Fujairah market firms
    In Cape Town deliveries available up to and including April 25.
  • IBC: Shipowners face 'major risk' in choosing solutions
    Fear of investing in the 'wrong solution' to meet upcoming emission regulations and responding to growing environmental demands.
  • Clean Shipping Index adopted by Swedish port
    "It is a great step forward,' says Index project leader.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg fuel oil prices stable
    Product avails tight due to continuing strikes in Piraeus.
  • Order-books show owners want 'fuel efficient fleets'
    South Korean yards say orders are up 70% year-on-year.
  • Rotterdam's 'most advanced bunker tanker' undergoing sea-trials
    13,500 mt capacity Vorstenbosch expected to come on station next month.
  • CYE Petrol launching bunkering service outside Turkey
    Ready to offer low sulphur MGO on the Danube river near the Black Sea.
  • Double-digit hikes in Asian MGO prices
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker hubs on Monday, local traders say.
  • India's Mumbai bunker spill cost country $16 million
    Claiming $8 million from each side's P&I club, says chairman of India's National Shipping Board.
  • Bunker station starts ops at Australian port
    Port Jackson starts supply of MGO to commercial and recreational vessels.
  • Glencore to announce $10 billion dual IPO
    Set to announce the launch of the Hong Kong and London IPO on Thursday, reports say.
  • Chinese bunker supplier to expand in Qingdao
    Huifeng 'to buy more refuelling ships' to expand bunkering business in Qingdao, sources say.
  • Rotterdam energy firm establishes bio-LNG bunkering facility
    Ready to start first bio-LNG bunkering operation by September 2011.

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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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