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September 12, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Libya to make its first oil export since March: sources
    Libya may export a crude-oil cargo this month for the first time since March from the country's west as the holder of Africa's biggest oil reserves rebuilds production after deposing ruler Muammar Gaddafi.
  • Spanish commandos rescue French hostage from pirates
    Troops from a Spanish warship stormed a pirate skiff in the Gulf of Aden and rescued a French hostage missing from her yacht but found no trace of her husband, the EU anti-piracy mission said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Record US$7 million ransom for release of 1,743-TEU MSC Panama by pirates
  • MCC Transport revises loops, dropping Jakarta call for one at Manila
  • Seattle, Tacoma ports re-open after arbitration ends ILWU wildcat strike
  • NYK joins Hong Kong and Australia in counter-pirate, terrorist drills
  • Chongqing port container throughput rises 62pc in first seven months
  • Taiwan trade start-up boosts Port of Anqing July cargo throughput 93pc
  • Pilot programme for US Customs rail and sea e-manifests commences
  • CEVA starts LCL Germany-US service with connections to 77 locations
  • SmartShipping IT conference to be held in Singapore October 17-18
  • Jakarta to re-consider industry pleas on air cargo screening reform
  • Boeing expects China to double its air travel market share by 2030
  • DHL Express expands fleet with three Southern Air-operated 777s
  • Cargo down at North Carolina's Raleigh Durham airport, but passengers up

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargo modularisation in India'a key challenge in project cargo movement
  • Essar Shipping to buy 12 vessels, 2 rigs
  • Industry stalwarts to address MALA 2011
  • MoS not keen to disinvest DCI due to 'low valuation'
  • Rickmers-Linie upgrades Indian service with addition of new vessels
  • SCI takes delivery of Supramax bulk carrier
  • The curious case of CHA not being a forwarder

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • USD 500 million loan to boost Indian Railways
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending loans of up to USD 500 million to help India improve rail services along some of its busiest freight and passenger transport routes. T...
  • New Traveston interchange under construction in Australia
    Another major milestone has been reached on the Cooroy and Curra road upgrade, with work now underway on the Traveston interchange, as part of the Gillard labour government's USD 2...
  • Air Madagascar gives it a go with a B777
    Air Madagascar unveiled a new long-haul aircraft last week. The Boeing B777-200ER leased from Portugal's Euro Atlantic Airways for one year is replacing the B767-300ER previously l...
  • New MAN TopUsed second-hand vehicle sales outlet in Dubai
    MAN TopUsed, the used-vehicles division of MAN Truck & Bus (MTB), will be opening a new sales outlet for high-quality used commercial vehicles in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in the...
  • Volga-Dnepr UK secures international approval
    Volga Dnepr UK, part of Volga-Dnepr Group, this week won international endorsement for its quality and environmental management processes from the International Organisation for St...
  • Additional freight space now available at Frankfurt airport
    The marketing of the additional freight space in CargoCity South at Frankfurt airport has begun. The coveted spaces are to be awarded in a three-stage process. Applicants as airfre...
  • Martine Bonny quits port of Dunkirk
    Martine Bonny, who has been the director of the French port of Dunkirk since 2008, has resigned from her post. Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France, appointed her to the positi...
  • MOL transports desks and chairs
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently has been commended by Japanese ambassador to Burkina Faso Tsutomu Sugiura, and principal Yasuhiro Uto of the Sugiyama Jogakuen University Affilia...
  • New regular rail service to Siberia
    The container terminal Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (a Global Ports Group enterprise) has launched a new container train service from Vostochny port bound for Western Siberia. T...
  • More ferry and ro-ro cargo, fewer liquid goods
    More than 12 million t (gross) of goods crossed the quays in Rostock in the first six months of 2011. 11.1 million of the 12 million t were transhipped at the sea port and 900,000 ...
  • Ceva broadens LCL range
    Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, is expanding its less-than-container load (LCL) consolidation offer with a new service from Hamburg to New York. I...
  • Wincanton wins Océ as a new customer
    The high-tech business unit of the logistics service provider Wincanton and office technology manufacturer Océ have agreed to cooperate in the transport of print systems. The three...
  • Ceva to manage Lavazza supply chain in Iberia
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has been awarded a contract by Lavazza, one of the most important coffee producers in the world, to manage the distribution of its produ...
  • Uti Worldwide reports strong Q2 revenues
    Long Beach CA-based forwarding company Uti Worldwide Inc reported strong revenue growth of USD 1.3 billion in the second quarter ending 31 July 2011, an increase of almost 13% over...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • SolarSailor and Australian shipbuilder to produce Unmanned Ocean Vessels
  • LISCR appoints Scott Bergeron CEO
  • Containership operator to pay $800,000 criminal penalty
  • Otto Marine books newbuilding orders for AHTS duo
  • Shipping associations call for UN armed guards to protect ships from pirates

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • Port of Everett taps new procurement/contracts boss
  • Oregon governor to lead trade mission to Asia
  • Coast Guard starts Operation Make Way stressing Columbia/Willamette vessel safety
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week
  • New Suezmax tanker named STENA SUPERIOR in Korea

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • The Week Ahead
    Another slow week for depressed tanker sector
  • African ports could benefit from private terminal operations
    Lack of private box terminal operators in East Africa and Southern Africa is 'startling'
  • Panalpina adds Intra-Asia trucking option for high-value shipments
    Transit time five times shorter than ocean freight and cost up to 50% lower than air
  • Bromma spreads its tentacles across the globe
    Crane manufacturer has doubled its orderbook in first seven months of this year
  • A lot to gain, much to lose
    If India fails to follow Brazil on production it faces a closing window of opportunity
  • Can India learn from Brazil's offshore bonanza?
    Tanker and offshore owner believes that India's only shot at energy security is to pursue deepwater exploration
  • Sweeping away the bureaucrats
    A modest proposal: break the Indian government's monopoly on oil and gas production
  • India set to break cabotage deadlock
    Exemptions will allow DP World to take Cochin facility to full capacity
  • Why is piracy a crime that dare not speak its name?
    When it comes to pirate attacks on ships and their crews, the media is largely silent and even owners are hushing them up
  • Shadow of over-ordering looms large over LNG
    In 2013 the 42 tankers ordered so far this year arrive but will the LNG sector be strong enough to cope
  • Suezmax chartering picks up in Atlantic but rates fail to ignite
    Excess tonnage weighs heavily on Atlantic market
  • Hamburg shipbrokers launch body to promote valuation standard
    LTAV aisms to provide an alternative to market-based appraisals of ship values
  • Knutsen sells two chemical tankers to Sinochem
    Norwegian owner sells pair for total $45m
  • Australia announces shipping reforms
    Second register and tax exemptions offered
  • US box imports stagnating
    Transpacific eastbound volumes expected to contract in third quarter
  • Capesize spot fixtures at two-year-high
    Chartering volumes hit 126 in August and look to be repeated again this month
  • Capesize market continues upward climb
    Prompt cargoes fixed at a premium as confidence grows that rally can be sustained into October
  • Co-operative security
    Shipping is vulnerable to terrorist attack and only concerted global action can safeguard it
  • Meyer Werft boss warns owners and banks of Asia threat
    Bernard Meyer says united action needed to avoid same fate as yards
  • FMC to scrap need for freight indices to be 'well-known'
    Move allows carriers flexibility and chance of certainty in volatile freight rate market
  • Otto Marine sells AHT for $24m, wins $77m orders
    Completion of a vessel sale and $77m in new orders from Go Marine a relief for beleaguered shipyard
  • Thenamaris lifts firm LNG orders to three
    Greek tanker company tipped for bigger LNG presence as firm Greek LNG orders this year reach at least 24
  • Dry bulk fundamentals remain risky
    Analysts' confidence in the health of the dry bulk market may be misplaced
  • Freight rates under pressure on container trades worldwide
    SCFI and Drewry indices show an early end to the peak season
  • Mordashov raises stake in Tui
    Strategic investment after share price collapse
  • Industry calls on UN to establish anti-piracy force
    Action needed to solve 'Wild West' situation in Indian Ocean
  • Bergeron promoted to head of LISCR
    Takes chief executive role from Yoram Cohen, who remains as chairman
  • Epidemic of shipping company failures remains unlikely
    Listed dry bulk sector is 'fine' and the ability to attract funding offsets tanker companies'rate woes

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • More storms threaten gulf
    TROPICAL storm Nate could become a hurricane by tomorrow, threatening to increase the number of Gulf of Mexico rigs still shut in from Tropical Storm Lee
  • Payment slip-up costs JFC
    A SLIP-UP in payment has led a UK court to rule that Russia's leading banana importer owes Star Reefers damages, legal costs and contract money
  • US cruise plan said to fall short
    CRUISE passengers would still be largely unprotected against carrier bankruptcies under a proposal meant to address that scenario, a US regulator has warned
  • Russian grain exporters aiming high
    RUSSIAN'S grain export target has been set at record 23.5M tonnes in the season ending on 30 June 2012
  • $510M STX Pan Ocean loan signed
    STX PAN Ocean of South Korea today reportedly signed a deal to receive a $510M loan from Export-Import Bank of Korea and eight overseas lenders
  • Australia proposes zero-rate tonnage tax
    SHIPOWNERS registering vessels under the Australian flag would pay zero tax under proposals outlined by transport minister Anthony Albanese today
  • Ramadan wind-up revives Supramax sector
    BROKERS told Fairplay today the Supramax market in Southeast Asia is being rejuvenated by post-Ramadan fixing
  • Putin urged to save yard from hostile takeover
    BALTIC Shipyard in St Petersburg has pleaded with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to throw it a lifeline before it goes bust and susceptible to a hostile takeover
  • Steady prices predicted for newbuilding VLCCs
    NORWAY'S shipbroker Lorentzen & Stemoco has predicted that pricier raw materials will keep VLCC newbuilding prices steady
  • Rising product prices push up gas rates
    FREIGHT rates neared year-to-date highs of $67 per tonne again after VLGC chartering picked up considerably this week, a Singapore-based broker told Fairplay
  • Doldrums hit product tankers
    BROKERS told Fairplay today the east-of-Suez products tanker market has been quiet, with many players attending a Singapore conference
  • Capesize period rates lag
    BROKERS told Fairplay today Capesize period rates continue to lag average timecharter rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • MAG Buys Half Stake of Asian Cargo Charterer
    Mercury Air Group said its purchase of 50 percent stake in Trans Asia Charters for an undisclosed sum will allow...
  • German Ship Carrier Fined for Spilling Oil
    A federal judge in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday fined a German ship operator $800,000 for spilling oil and...
  • FMC Proposes Easing Contract Negotiation Rules
    Shippers and carriers will have greater latitude in negotiating index-based service contracts if the Federal Maritime Commission approves regulation allowing...
  • Dahlman Rose Analyst Forecasts Growth in Transport Modes (Video)
    Jason. H. Seidl, research analyst at Dahlman Rose & Co., predicts growth in rail, trucking and logistics after the firm's...
  • Northeast Floods Disrupt Freight Rail
    Tropical Storm Lee has spread flooding up the mid-Atlantic region and into the Northeast, disrupting freight rail operations in several...
  • Sears Names UPS Official to Lead Supply Chain
    Raj Penkar, a longtime executive at UPS Supply Chain Solutions, will join Sears Holdings as senior vice president and president...
  • Shipping Groups Call for UN Anti-Pirate Force
    Four international shipping associations, representing most of the world's maritime industry, called for the creation of a United Nation armed...
  • Port Capacity Hampers Indonesian Trade
    A shortage of port capacity is preventing lines from offering mainline U.S. and Europe services to Indonesia, one of Asia's...
  • APL Logistics Chief Says Asset-Based Model Key
    Asset-based logistics models will outperform pure third-party-logistics operations in fast-growing emerging markets in the coming years, said APL Logistics's president....
  • Obama Proposes $5 Billion for Transport Grants, Loans
    President Obama's proposal to direct $50 billion in new federal funding to transportation projects includes $5 billion to be shared...
  • Hong Kong Container Traffic Up 7 Percent
    The Port of Hong Kong's container traffic rose 7 percent in the second quarter to 6 million 20-foot equivalent container...
  • Wholesale Inventories Rise, Sales Flat
    Wholesale business inventories rose for a 19th consecutive month in July while sales were flat, the Commerce Department said, increasing...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Dips 3.5 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo carried 3.6 percent less freight in August than a year ago, confirming the downturn in the global market...
  • Delegates: Hong Kong Is Growing Logistics Center
    Hong Kong is no longer the largest port serving China, but the city's importance as a logistics center has grown,...
  • Judge to ILWU: Don't Impede Terminal Operations
    A U.S. District Court judge in Tacoma on Thursday enjoined International Longshore and Warehouse Union picketers from engaging in violence...
  • APL to Increase Far East-India Cargo Rates
    Singapore-based container carrier APL will apply a general rate increase on cargo shipped from the Far East (excluding Japan) to India. ...
  • India Container Volume Rises 4 Percent
    Container throughput at major ports in India increased 4.4 percent year-over-year in the April-August period, the Indian Ports Association said Friday. ...
  • Hong Kong's Changes
    As decades go, the last one wasn't terribly kind to the Port of Hong Kong. Cheaper and more accessible marine...
  • The Dark Side of Show Business
    Q: My company, a 3PL provider, arranged for less-than-truckload service for a customer. This customer prints materials for trade shows...
  • Short of Time
    When Mediterranean Shipping Co. chartered the 7-year-old HS Humboldt in August, the deal sent shockwaves through the ocean container industry...
  • Forecasting Change
    We all should have projected that forecasting would be at the forefront of the debates over the future of business...
  • Ports of Seattle, Tacoma Reopen After Protest
    Cargo handling at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma resumed today following an arbitrator's back-to-work order to members of the...
  • Obama Seeks $50 Billion for Transportation Projects
    The jobs plan President Obama is sending Congress will include a $50 billion spending request for new investments in "highways,...
  • Air Freight Rate Index Hits Five-Month Low
    The Drewry Air Freight Price Index for rates out of Asia fell 9.3 percent in July from the month before...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • US 'victory' in Chinese tyre tariff case
  • MSC to change Europe/Australia service
  • EC throws down gauntlet again on port competition
  • Moody's maintains DP World's credit rating
  • FMC eases path for index-linked contracts

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • Port remembers 9/11
    Port of NY/ NJ responds to tragedy with heightened security but terrorism and tears continue to rock the foundation of global commerce.
  • Go snacks on Otto twins
    Two-day shopping spree tops $100m as Australian owner returns to Lee Kok Wah's Otto Marine with elevated order.
  • Knutsen sheds a couple
    Norwegian owner tipped to have cashed in a pair of chemical tankers in $45m deal.
  • Profit a 'remote possibility'
    Fading freight rates mean container lines will struggle to reverse first half red ink, analysts say.
  • Vinashin exec arrested
    Vietnam prosecuting former director of yard group in Italian ro-pax purchase probe.
  • Ship hits gas platform
    Probe begins after Acergy Discovery comes into contact with Deep Panuke off Canada.
  • Capesize reality check
    Owners struggle to distinguish between fact and fiction as 'Matrix-feeling' emerges, analysts say.
  • Knights for Round Table
    International shipping associations have joined in calling for UN peacekeepers to fight piracy.
  • Boxship stash found
    Brazilian police discover marijuana inside metal box attached to hull of CMA CGM Qingdao in Itajai.
  • Big John in Statoil score
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill secures near $800m contract with Norwegian energy powerhouse.
  • Libyan crude on offer
    New government prepares 80,000-tonne shipment from port of Mellitah next week.
  • Freedom confirmed
    EU Navfor says MSC Panama is underway to a safe port as 10 month pirate ordeal comes to an end.
  • Charities urge fuel levy
    Oxfam leads the call for $25-per-ton surcharge on bunkers to help fight global warming.
  • Vale's VLOC fallback plan
    Brazilian mining giant may not need to cosy up with Beijing's big guns after all, while KLC's luck goes from bad to worse.
  • Giant leap for Aussie coal
    Major infrastructure contract for Gladstone will ramp up coking coal exports to the Far East.
  • Aussie tax break
    Operators down under could pay zero tax as government looks to aid domestic industry.
  • Trans-Atlantic catastrophe
    London shipbroker Braemar Seascope records a fall in earnings from "merely appalling."
  • STX PO finds finance
    Korean bulker owner clinches $510m loan to build 16 of 20 new ships for Brazilian contract.
  • USCG fines German owner
    Uniteam Marine Shipping handed $800,000 fine for dumping oil in the ocean near Puerto Rico.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • Washington Notebook
  • Roads to jobs
  • FMC addresses index-linked contracts
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to initiate a rulemaking to give more leeway for ocean carriers and shippers to use service contracts with rates linked to freight rate indexes.To date, the FMC said it has receive...
  • China-Bangladesh market heating up
    Liner carriers will this month offer two direct links between Bangladesh and China, when MCC Transport and PIL start services between Chittagong and Chinese ports.American Shipperreported Tuesday thatSingapore-based PILplans to offer a service wit...
  • Bergerson named Liberian registry CEO
    Scott Bergeron was appointed chief executive officer of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry.He joined LISCR in 2000 as chief operating officer. Before that, he worked for sh...
  • DHL outsources B767 flying to Atlas
    Atlas Air said Thursday it will fly and maintain five Boeing 767 wide-body freighters owned by express carrier DHL Express in its North American network starting in 2012. The company is an all-cargo airline that operates its own planes under contr...
  • Obama seeks $50 billion for transport infrastructure
    President Obama unveiled a $447 billion plan last night to quickly inject money into the economy and create incentives for companies to hire workers, including $50 million to jumpstart surface transportation projects. There is $105 billion total f...
  • U.S. July exports up 3.6%
    The U.S. Commerce Department reported Thursday that the country's exports in goods and services for July were up 3.6 percent from June to $178 billion.The value of exports in July, as well as the individual export values for goods and services, wa...
  • Execs named to U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum
    The White House on Thursday announced the U.S. private-sector participants for the 2011-2013 sessions of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum.The forum includes up to 24 chief executive officers from the United States and Brazil and meets twice a year to pro...
  • USDA fills ag trade advisory committees
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Thursday announced the appointment of 148 private-sector members to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and six Agricultural Technical Advisory Com...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
  • Americas market succumbs to price falls
    Oil dropped the most in a week as the euro tumbled against the dollar on concern that Greece's deteriorating debt crisis will lead to a default.
  • Biofuel research project given go-ahead
    The four and half year research programme will aim to find out whether countries such as the UK can grow algae on a large-scale and cost-effectively.
  • NCS and Honeywell unite to bolster fuel management system
    'We are expanding our installations into more blue water fleets, which includes offshore support vessels,' says CEO.
  • Fujairah market soften
    Suez market stable.
  • Rotterdam prices fall
    Fog delays Gibraltar operations.
  • IBIA invites nominations for election to its Board
    Closing date for nominations is next month.
  • Unmanned vessel to be powered by wind and sun
    Renewable energy company says vessel will be a 'game changer'.
  • Environmental regulations will drive LNG demand
    LNG bunker volumes could hit 65 million mt by 2030.
  • Bunker demand driving China's fuel oil imports
    Domestic demand set to grow as fishing fleets put to sea.
  • Bunker prices falling as week ends
    Demand for bunkers sluggish at key Asian ports.
  • Adoption of mass flow meters to 'accelerate'
    Industry wants 'transparency, traceability and efficiency in bunkering operations', says measurement service provider.
  • Bunker supplier opens new office in Germany
    IBT Bunkering & Trading opens branch office in Rostock, Germany.
  • Managing counterparty risk 'particularly critical' now
    'Not much room for complacency,' says Ocean Intelligence Director during the Bunker Asia forum.
  • DNVPS forecasts global increase in cat fines level
    'Tremendous challenge' to control quality of low sulphur fuel once the North American ECA comes into force.
  • Brightoil, CNPC subsidiaries ink $157 million upstream contracts
    Targeting first gas production within six months from the start of construction, says group chairman.
  • Singapore authority responds to alleged bunker 'theft'
    'Inappropriate' to comment about case, says MPA in official statement.

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