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July 12, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Medvedev calls for transportation review
    President Dmitry Medvedev yesterday called for a total review of Russia's transportation infrastructure after a Volga River boat accident left more than 100 people missing and presumed dead.
  • Manila taking sea claims to UN
    The Philippines said yesterday that it had urged China to take their conflicting claims to the South China Sea before a United Nations-backed tribunal.
  • Ships stuck at Freeport Indonesia wait for supplies
    Three ships at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold's port in Indonesia's Papua are waiting for copper and gold concentrate supplies following a week-long strike that paralysed operations at its giant Grasberg mine, shipping sources said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim to hike Asia-east coast South America rate US$600/TEU from August
  • Once mega ship craze passes, expect a feeder ship boom, says Braemar
  • PIL-Wan Hai Far East to north Europe smaller shipper service now suspended
  • Jiujiang launches a river-sea shipping to boost local exports to Korea
  • US manufacturers start 'near-shoring', moving work from Asia to Mexico
  • US poised for a big comeback, says Canada's export credit agency economist
  • China Merchants' Shekou and Chiwan western Shenzhen terminals awarded
  • Singapore's state-owned Temasek profit increases 160pc to US$10.6 billion
  • US transpacific containerised exports rise 11.4pc versus 5.5pc import growth
  • Democrats decry transport bill, GOP says relaxing eco-rules would help
  • US railways fight more STB freight regulations sought by consumer lobby
  • Fairmacs offers web-based tracking, bookings, bills of lading online
  • India's cash-strapped Air Deccan 360 asks staff to quit ahead of layoffs
  • Air France-KLM experiences 2.8pc decline June freight throughput
  • United Air Lines and Continental see performance weaken in June

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Carriers, shipowners on mega boxship ordering spree
  • CMA CGM to launch new service between Asia, Fiji Islands & New Zealand
  • DB SCHENKER Logistics now on its own in Iceland
  • Hanjin Shipping expands China-India service
  • IMO issues guidance for armed guards on ships
  • Maersk & Safmarine drop China from Far East-West Africa FEW3 service
  • MCC Transport revises Intra Asia 8 service to include new ports
  • The New World Alliance to suspend PSW service
  • The notoriety behind detained or seized cargo
  • VLCC tonnage in oversupply, reveals market analysis
  • Iran continuing oil exports to India to preserve mkt share
  • US for trying India at WTO over cotton export curbs
  • 227 applicants shortlisted for extra cotton export quota
  • Extension likely for barcode deadline on pharma exports
  • NSIC launches facilitative web portal for MSMEs
  • Sharma in favour of differential rate of credit for exporters
  • Slowdown in export growth likely: Ficci survey

Marine Logweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • TRANSCOM awards sealift contracts
  • Bludworth Marine books order for newbuild barges
  • Russia to crack down on vessel safety after river cruise tragedy
  • Atlantic offshore wind approval process moves along
  • Donjon-SMIT client first to gain plan approval under new SMFF regs
  • Jumbo orders heavy lift ship at Brodosplit
  • Large jump by containership fleet in 2012
  • Bergen Group Hanøytangen gets LOI for rig work

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • Port of Everett terminals see 1000th Boeing Company barge
  • Puget Sound ports net 2011 VISION 2040 honor
  • Magazine taps Port of Tacoma as top green supply chain partner
  • The Greenbrier Companies reports third quarter numbers
  • Port of Grays Harbor earns AAPA recognition for web site

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • Cardiff Marine takes $8m hit as panamax values dip
    George Economou-owned company sells 11-year-old bulker for $22m following failed $30m deal last year
  • Korea Line pulls modern capesize from secondhand market
    Prices offered on bulker reportedly well below owners' expectations
  • Smaller bulkers grab bigger share of sales
    Buyers' preference for smaller supramax, handymax and handysize dry bulk tonnage in the secondhand vessel market has seen these ship sizes account for three quarters of all deals concluded in the year to date
  • Bangladesh court delay subdues demolition market
    High Court ruling on import of ships for scrap pushed back, leaving prices in limbo
  • VLGC rates hit nine-week high of $50 per tonne
    The cost of shipping liquefied petroleum gas from the Middle East to Asia has broken through $50 per tonne for the first time in nine weeks on an influx of cargoes from Middle Eastern producers for loading on to vessels at the end of the month
  • NYK and Tsuneishi develop wind drag reduction system
    Japanese researchers test add-on structures for bridge wings and support pillars that trim resistance to headwinds
  • Europe contemplates a speed limit on the seas
    If the IMO fails to deliver on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the European Union could intervene by enforcing mandatory slower steaming on ships destined for EU ports
  • WikiLeaks shows US frustration at Cyprus delays over Iran arms vessel
    Documents reveal Nicosia may have feared reprisals for intercepting Cypriot-flagged ship
  • Port health officials strike at Southampton
    Walkout appears to have little immediate effect, but union officials argue that full impact will only be felt later in the week
  • Mapping new worlds in Islamic finance
    Norton Rose's Davide Barzilai sees Islamic finance as an apropos introduction to finance in China
  • German suezmax quartet set to join Heidmar's Blue Fin pool
    Hamburg-based Ernst Jacob and Dortmund-based Salamon become the fourth and fifth German companies to place their ships in the pool
  • Protection Vessels International wins Torm security contract
    Move comes after employees at the Danish shipowner are told in an internal announcement that the company is to deploy armed guards
  • Pool party winding down
    Advantages are being eroded as VLCC pools grow and compete against each other
  • What will it take to make us care?
    People outside our industry do not have a clue about the extent of pirate criminality, and profess astonishment when you tell them of the numbers of seafarers still in pirate hands
  • Journalists in the dock
    Despite recent reviling of tabloid press, Lloyd's List needs readers' trust and support
  • China's derivatives plan: hubris or revolution?
    Shanghai's new electronic trading platform for container freight derivatives is off to a strong start, but several issues need to be resolved before it can exert meaningful influence on global shipping
  • The coming tipping point for freight trades
    Smaller players could play a key role in making widespread use of derivatives a reality
  • Private equity targets ports
    Latin America, India and Africa 'likely to be main beneficiaries' of infrastructure projects
  • Stress tests and fears of Italian default pile pressure on UniCredit
    Leading ship finance bank faces imposing a more cautious lending policy, higher interest charges to shipowners or disposal of shipping assets
  • Oshima Shipbuilding joins Japanese exodus with new shipyard in Vietnam
    Facility will focus on handysizes and handymaxes, with creation of up to 3,000 jobs
  • Hyundai Heavy closes on deal to build four 9,600 teu boxships
    Ships for Greek owner would be scheduled for delivery in 2014
  • The threat of arms
    The legal risk that owners face in deploying armed guards is nearly unacceptable. The consequences of not using them may even be worse
  • Kencana and SapuraCrest merger to create Malaysian oilfield services giant
    New $3.9bn company second only to Marine & Heavy Engineering
  • Shanghai box volumes fall 5% in June
    Month on month slide confirms shipping companies' earlier indications of lower-than-expected throughput
  • Slippage has its uses
    Delay in deliveries buoys rates
  • Cosco mulls Kaohsiung investment
    Chinese shipping line considers investment in container terminal in Kaohsiung as the port seeks transhipment business with smaller mainland ports

Fairplayweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • Bahamas pitches emissions plan
    THE BAHAMAS register has proposed in an IMO panel a market-based mechanism to cut greenhouse gases, based on individual emissions from ships
  • B+H buys time
    B+H OCEAN Carriers, a US-listed operator of ore/bulk/oil ships, today filed a belated annual report revealing the status of its lengthy loan talks
  • CODELCO miners strike
    MINERS at government-owned CODELCO mines in Chile are striking today to underline opposition to President Sebastian Pinera's decision to restructure the copper producer
  • Oz carbon tax hits India coal stocks
    SHARES of Indian coal importers dropped today as investors sought to comprehend the impact of Australia's decision to impose a carbon tax on major mining companies
  • Korea steel totals rising
    STEEL output at South Korean plants will rise 15.6% this year, the Korea Iron & Steel Association predicted today
  • Cyprus cargo blast kills 14
    MORE THAN 14 people are believed to have been killed today after materials seized from a Russian general cargo ship exploded at a Cyprus naval base, Fairplay has been told
  • Putin throws sector a products tax lifeline
    RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned that he'll raise the country's petroleum product export duty to the level of the crude oil export duty if producers don't reduce exports
  • Breakers get more offers
    CHINA'S breakers are being offered more Capesizes and Panamaxes, even as prices softened because of South Asia's monsoon and uncertainty over whether Bangladeshi yards will be allowed to keep operating
  • STX divestment stirs optimism
    SECURITIES company DMG & Partners is bullish about STX Europe selling part of its stake in Norwegian offshore vessel builder STX OSV
  • Long-haul box rates are remaining flat
    BOX RATES on Asia/Europe and trans-Pacific routes are staying relatively unchanged, even as rates on voyages to West Africa and South America went north
  • Poten predicts surge seen in Indian clean exports
    INDIA's gradual removal of price controls could raise demand for its clean products, along with improving quality, according to Poten & Partners
  • Cheap Chinese coal seen squeezing imports
    CHEAPER Chinese coal could mean softening Capesize and Panamax rates this week, with China likely to reduce imports in the short term

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • Container Exports Rose 8.2 percent in May
    U.S. containerized exports rose 8.2 percent in May, the 20th straight year-to-year increase, and were up 11.2 percent through the...
  • APL Logistics Starts India Stacktrain Service
    APL Logistics is offering double-stack container service in India and plans to expand its service as more rail corridors are...
  • YRC Worldwide Gets $400 Million From Lenders
    Trucking giant YRC Worldwide secured a $400 million asset-based loan facility from its lenders, a key step toward completing its...
  • ProLogis Locks In Japanese Deals
    ProLogis, the world's largest industrial property developer, said Monday it has signed four new lease agreements with third-party logistics providers...
  • Obama Presses Infrastructure Amid Debt Talks
    President Obama is keeping his message about improving the nation's transportation infrastructure front-and-center, using debate on the federal budget deficit...
  • YRC Worldwide Closes In on Restructuring
    YRC Worldwide is one step away from completing its financial restructuring by a July 22 deadline, a key official at...
  • Container Volume Rises 3 Percent at Indian Ports
    Container shipping volume through major Indian ports increased 3 percent in the fiscal first quarter from a year earlier, the...
  • Macquarie Forecasts 'Benign' Peak Season
    Global container volume will rise during the second half of this year but weak inventory restocking will produce a summer-fall...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Volume 14.8 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo saw tonnage grow 14.8 percent in the first six months of 2011 from a year ago, driven mainly...
  • Rails Warn of Lengthy Flood Problems
    Major railroads are warning customers that shipment delays, detours and track outages from the flooding Missouri River could last weeks...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Switching to Plastic Containers
    Lufthansa Cargo is phasing in lightweight plastic freight containers the airline says will cut its fuel consumption and reduce carbon...
  • BAA Faces Forced Sale of Stansted Airport
    U.K. competition regulators are expected to order airport operator BAA next week to sell London Stansted Airport, the country's second...
  • Yusen Logistics Loses Antitrust Appeal
    Japan's competition oversight agency rejected an appeal from Yusen Logistics of the freight forwarder's fine for violating antitrust laws in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • Will the final liner exiting the Last Chance Saloon please turn out the lights?
    Incredible as it may seem but ocean carriers appear to have devised a new version of the Groundhog Day folklore: in this script Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow in February of every other year to signal a continuation of ego-induced financially suicidal market share frenzy
  • Schedule reliability under spotlight again
  • Braemar: 2012 the 'biggest year' for boxship newbuilds
  • Oil prices back to pre-IEA reserve release
  • Now Italy feels the contagion heat
  • CMA CGM weather alert: carrier launches 'fog surcharge' in Qingdao port

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • Heidmar boosts Blue Fin
    Ernst Jacob and Salamon toss five tankers into pool controlled by Connecticut-based operator.
  • HBC plots scrap pact
    Scrappers in China getting ready to sink their teeth into Hamburg Bulk Carriers handy, sources say
  • Songa plays doubles
    Week-long winning streak continues as Oslo-listed rig group grabs $462m deal.
  • Unrest threat for Suez Canal
    Major international waterway likely to bare brunt of protestors' disquiet.
  • Rodman grabs Galinas
    New York investment bank picks up Onasis Group veteran in bid to boost shipping & transport wing.
  • Blast linked to ship arms
    Fatal explosion at Cypriot naval base blamed on weapons cargo seized from Monchegorsk in 2009.
  • Mine strike impacts ships
    Indonesian port at standstill due to wage dispute at world's biggest gold mine.
  • Shaw surrenders seat
    Alan Shaw quits Nasdaq-listed bulker and tanker owner after brief tour as CFO.
  • Burney bats for crew
    Pakistani human rights activist ready to drum up ransom cash to free Dubai ship hijacked in 2010.
  • India eyes ports expansion
    Ministry of Shipping sets out goals to increase tonnage over next decade.
  • Gulf Nav denies order
    Dubai owner says it has not declared options for two 320,000-dwt VLCCs in China.
  • Canadians chase V Ships
    After dropping back as a top contender in the race to buy the ship management group Omers is now back in pole position.
  • RCL achieves share rise
    Thai sea cargo firm experiences boom off back of building sale speculation.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • RAMP Act
  • Weeks Marine buys McNally Construction
    Cranford, N.J.-based marine contractor Weeks Marine has acquired McNally Construction of Hamilton, Canada, for an undisclosed amount. "With this acquisition, Weeks Marine strengthens its presence in North America's tunneling industry and establishe...
  • GAO: Biodiesel transport faces huge investment
    Acongressional watchdog agency reportsaid the United States will have to spend several billion dollars to upgrade its rail, truck and barge infrastructure to handle the transport of ethanol to wholesale markets in the next 10 years. The Government...
  • Hawaii 'Superferries' for sale
    The U.S. Maritime Administration has put the two high ferries built for the bankrupt Hawaii Superferry up for sale. In anotice published in theFederal Register, MarAd said it is inviting bids for the ships,AlakaiandHuakai,for sale on an "as is, wh...
  • YRC names Wren senior VP, treasurer
    YRC Worldwide has appointed Christopher C. Wren to senior vice president and treasurer. He was president of consulting firm Power I.T. Before that, he was vice president of corporate development for H&R Block; vice president of product development ...
  • Import monitoring sparks seizure of lighters
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it leveraged its Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center for Import Safety to seize 261,000 cigarette lighters from France last month for not having required child-safety mechanisms. The shipment is valued a...
  • Congress pressed for action on harbor dredging
    The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment heard testimony on Friday proposed legislation to require expenditures on harbor maintenance to be equal to the amount collected under the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Jim Wea...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 11, 2011
  • Fujairah prices fall
    Extremely tight avails in Durban.
  • Rotterdam prices soft
    Some players hold out in Rotterdam for lower prices.
  • Air pollution from ships to be studied in Halifax
    Local university may win contract for two-year marine emissions project.
  • Korea updates MEPC members on greenhouse gas initiative
    During a side event at MEPC, attendees learn about proposed new technologies, ship designs, and the possible impact of the amendment to MARPOL Annex VI.
  • Week starts with fall in bunker prices at most main ports
    Avails of bunker fuel not an issue at most key Asian ports on Monday.
  • South China refineries fuel oil production seen rising
    Total amount of fuel oil to be produced to be up 17% to 109,000 mt in July.
  • EU conference acknowledges prospects for LNG bunkering
    EU and Russia energy dialogue also recognises lack of LNG fueling network.
  • Shenzhen's bonded bunker sales to hit 4 million by 2015
    Port official predicts the port's suppliers could nearly double volumes compared to 2010.
  • K-Sea ceases listing on NYSE
    Also terminates agreements with lenders following the completion of its merger with inland tank barge operator Kirby.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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