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May 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boat Asia 2011 opens large and luxe
    Boat Asia 2011 opened yesterday, larger and more luxurious with several more firsts under its belt.
  • Norden keeps outlook after Q1 profits fall
    Danish shipping line D/S Norden reported a smaller-than-forecast drop in operating profits for the first quarter, hit by a steep drop in dry-bulk spot rates, and said 2011 remains a challenging year. Earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) fell to US$30.0 million in January-March from US$68.6 million in the first quarter last year, the dry cargo and tanker shipping company said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL and NYK cement charter deal for four 13,000-TEU ships
  • Maersk increases piracy surcharge to US$200-$500 to pass on rising costs
  • Hapag-Lloyd pre-tax profit up 140pc, but obligations drag net into loss
  • Hanjin loses US$11 million on low rates, oversupply - despite rising volumes
  • Shanghai container index up on all routes, but Asia-Europe
  • FMC to hold secret session on value of freight rate derivatives
  • China coastal shipping suffers from overcapacity and high yuan
  • Shanghai's Japan import growth declines in March
  • Chongqing handles 85,000 TEU of international cargo in first quarter
  • Doha trade round fails to deliver, say US trade groups
  • Emirates adds south China calls to Asia-Africa loop
  • Deutsche Post DHL posts first quarter profit of US$462 million
  • American Feeder Lines to make weekly calls on once mighty Halifax
  • Bunker surcharges expected to surpass record highs this summer
  • Feb NAFTA trade increases 11.8pc, US-Can up 10pc - US-Mex up 14pc
  • Sri Lanka's Colombo struggles with capacity, expansion plans underway
  • Drewry air freight index recovering after year-on-year decline
  • China Southern's Xiamen Airlines orders six 787 Dreamliners from Boeing
  • Qantas engineers call off strike, but flight cancellations remain
  • TIACA appoints four more heavy hitters to 'already strong' board

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A. S. Shipping Agency donates mobile van to Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital
  • Arshiya registers 56 pc jump in FY 11 consolidated revenue
  • Hindustan Cargo is truly a company with a social cause
  • Maersk vessel makes maiden call at ICTT as part of new service
  • Maritime security firms form code of conduct & ethics
  • NSCSA adds Mundra call to regular liner service
  • NYK & OOCL finalise charter agreement for four 13,000-TEU vessels
  • Adani Enterprises net profit zooms in Q4 & FY 11
  • Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approves dry bulk terminal off Tekra
  • Nhava Sheva CFS blaze put out
  • Govt to limit cotton yarn exports once again
  • New PPP policy will not be too rigid: Gopalan

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Call for third Hong Kong runway
    The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (Haffa) believes that the two runways at Hong Kong airport, the world's largest airfreight hub, will only be able to h...
  • Transaero fleet expands to 60 aircraft
    Russia's Transaero Airlines has increased its fleet to 60 aircraft after taking delivery of new generation Boeing B747-400 wide-body long-haul equipment. With its 15th aircraft of ...
  • AA Cargo adds direct uplift between Finland and Chicago
    American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) has launched a new direct service between the Finnish capital Helsinki and Chicago IL (USA). The route, operated by B767-300, is the latest expan...
  • Railcargo Austria posts loss again
    Railcargo Austria, the railfreight arm of Austria's state railway OeBB, posted a loss of EUR 353 million in 2010. The result led to a consolidated deficit of EUR 330 million f...
  • Australian railway company orders new locomotives
    The rail service provider Genesee & Wyoming Australia has ordered nine 4,400 hp locomotives and plans to order more rolling stock and other facilities. This takes the company's...
  • Germany: increase in new truck registrations
    A total of 31,000 commercial vehicles were newly registered in Germany in April, 13.7% more than in the same month in 2010. The number of new tractors leapt by 48.5%, and...
  • Renault Trucks opens branch office in Tunisia
    The French commercial vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks is opening a branch office in Tunisia called 'Renault Trucks Tunis. To date Ennakl Automobile Importeur was the official r...
  • The ITJ team and "Heidi J" awaiting you in Munich
    The ITJ and its editorial and sales staff would like to accord you a warm welcome to the transport logistic trade fair, the world's largest exhibition for transport and logistics w...
  • Martin Bencher Group opens new office in Sao Paulo
    The Martin Bencher Group, a Denmark-based professional shipping and forwarding service provider, opened a new office in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on 6 May. The facility is managed by Mikk...
  • Presented: Antwerp-Chongqing rail connection for cargo
    A rail connection for moving cargo between Antwerp and Chongqing (China) was recently presented in Antwerp (Belgium). The project was established in 2010 by POM Antwerp (Devel...
  • The European Marine Equipment Council elects new board
    The European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC) has appointed its new board as follows: Lars Gorvell-Dahll (Kongsberg) was chosen as president and Dirk Lehmann (Becker Marine Systems)...
  • Duisport and Currenta step up collaboration
    The duisport group (Duisburger Hafen AG) and the chemical park operator Currenta GmbH, a joint venture between Bayer AG and Lanxess Deutschland GmbH, want to intensify their excell...
  • Japan's shipping lines' prognoses for current financial year down
    The three Japanese deepsea shipping lines, NYK, K Line and MOL, are all expecting to have their 2011 profits dented by the impact of the earthquake that hit the country in Mar...
  • Maersk Line to raise rates on Asia-Europe route
    The Danish carrier Maersk Line is raising the rates on the Asia to Europe route by USD 250 per teu on 1 June 2011. The increase will apply to all dry and reefer cargo moving from a...
  • VW wants to take over MAN entirely
    Germany's Volkswagen corporation (VW) and Scania want to take over the commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN. VW already owns around 30% of MAN's shares and has made a suitable takeo...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • House reverses Gulf drilling moratorium
  • Olympic Shipping orders third MT 6015 at Kleven
  • MAIB issues report on containership elevator fatality

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • The Greenbrier Companies making management changes
  • NYK joining OOCL to charter four box chips
  • Port Metro Vancouver expects big surge in cruise passengers
  • ATA taps Jamie Hammons as regional vice president
  • US inks deal with China for enhanced trade security

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Pick-up in Indonesia coal demand keeps supramaxes afloat
    Bright spot in a languishing market is pickup in coal demand bound for India's east coast
  • Transatlantic medium range tanker rates set to fall further
    Earnings nudge down as ballasters crowd into northwest Europe
  • Norden predicts daily MR tanker earnings of $13,000
    Denmark's Norden, which has 37 product tankers alongside its dry bulk fleet, has predicted that earnings for its tankers will total around $13,000 per day in the next two years
  • Panamax charter rates lose ground
    Prices fall despite optimistic mood from dry bulk owners at Mare Forum Italy
  • China eyes more Arctic business
    Norwegian shipowner also keen to encourage two-way traffic on northern sea route
  • MAIB warns of danger in lifeboat davits proximity switches
    Malfunction identified as cause of fatal accident on car carrier Tombarra
  • Maersk boss cautions against fair-weather investments
    Weaker players who seek short-term returns can undermine market, but are then more likely to disappear
  • Teekay Offshore Partners promises bigger dividends
    Boost to cash distribution in the first quarter
  • Teekay LNG Partners hints of asset acquisitions
    Activity picking up in LNG sector, says chief executive Peter Evensen
  • Contract cover allows Teekay Tankers to sustain dividends
    Company achieves $0.25 a share against weak spot market
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen profits ride a rollercoaster
    First quarter surges 31% year on year but is down sharply on last three months of 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd in the red as soaring bunker costs hit earnings
    Carrier warns of tougher competition to come in second quarter
  • Higher revenues for Aegean but profits fall
    Bunker operator posts solid first-quarter results, though rising fuel costs hit operating profit
  • APMT hit by political and climatical events
    Unrest in Arab countries and Japan's quake cost terminal operator $12m
  • Teekay losses double amid low spot rates and tonnage oversupply
    Diversity prevents company from being worse hit as 'challenging' year begins, says new chief executive
  • Gratsos urges owners to insist on 'more profitable' fuel-efficient ships
    Yards 'need a kick' to abandon gas-guzzling designs, claims chamber president
  • MISC full-year profits more than double from previous 12 months
    Malaysian shipping group posts improved bottom line after selling ships and subsidiary
  • HCI Capital and Lloyd Fonds end first quarter still in the red
    KG companies continue to suffer
  • Analysts back Transocean despite weak results
    Dahlman Rose blames perception of potential Deepwater Horizon liability for low ratio enterprise value
  • Time is ripe for new LNG pricing model in Japan
    The case for cutting the link between natural gas and oil prices may seem incontrovertible, but there is is no alternative mechanism on the drawing board
  • Sale of Malta Freeport proves tricky
    As CMA CGM seeks buyer for transhipment hub, wisdom of shipowners investing in ports is questioned
  • Croatia's shipyards struggle to find investors
    Efforts to find backers hampered by constraints imposed by EU membership
  • Amlin concerned over Netherlands-based insurance unit
    While London marine market rates rise, ACI's prospects are poor as premium tumbles in first quarter
  • STX Pan Ocean reports $48m loss
    South Korean shipping company blames dry bulk market depression and rising fuel costs for hitting sales increase of 4.7%
  • Norden weathers dry bulk 'perfect storm'
    Hedging strategy helps company return first-quarter net profit of $69m
  • Hanjin Shipping sees net loss of $97m
    Asia-Europe competition hits boxship business, but bulk operations record $17m operating profit
  • ICTSI net profit jumps 25% to $28.5m
    Growth due to economic recovery in key markets and solid performance in Asian ports

Fairplayweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Two killed in yard blast
    TWO MEN were killed in a shipyard blast in western Singapore this afternoon
  • Qatargas threatens Europe
    QATARGAS has threatened to redirect LNG supplies away from Europe if importers there continue to rely on spot markets, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • StealthGas selling four ships
    NASDAQ-listed StealthGas is selling four LPG carriers for a total $26M as it works to purge older vessels from its tanker fleet
  • Norden defies its gloomy '11 forecast
    DS NORDEN today reported a 10% first-quarter rise in profits, defying its own February prediction of "a mediocre year"
  • LNG unit powers Repsol
    REPSOL of Spain said today its net profits rose in the first quarter, powered by a 238.2% rise in operating income from its LNG division
  • France to replace rescue tug
    FRANCE is planning to move a rescue and assistance tug to the Dover Strait after the UK decided not to renew the charter of another rescue tug covering the area
  • STX Europe swings to black
    STX EUROPE returned to profits in the first quarter, despite a drop in revenues
  • STX Pan Ocean slips
    STX PAN Ocean said today it lost $48.7M in 1Q2011, reversing profits of $20.17M for that quarter last year
  • IEA turns negative
    TODAY'S monthly forecast from the International Energy Agency has trimmed the oil demand outlook, citing higher pump prices and weaker economic growth
  • LNG shipping feels impact from Medgaz
    SPAIN'S LNG imports dropped 9% in April, the first full month that the alternative Medgaz pipeline has operated, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • MISC loses $102.7M
    MISC SAID today that it lost 307.9M ringgit ($102.7M) for its fourth quarter ending 31 March, reversing net profits of 196.4M ringgit for the same period last year
  • Hanjin to cut after losses
    HANJIN Shipping said today it plans "cost-cutting measures" after revealing operating losses for the first quarter of $11M - despite total sales of nearly $2Bn
  • Seven bid for Vanino
    RUSSIA'S FAS anti-monopoly office has said seven companies have formally applied to bid in the auction - closing today - of the government's 55% port shareholding in Vanino
  • Tallinn boosts volumes
    ESTONIA'S port of Tallinn has announced that it handled 3.63M tonnes last month, a 12.7% rise year on year
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen posts jump in profits
    NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding today said its net profits rose to $22

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Panama Canal Receives Bids for New Bridge
    The Panama Canal Authority received six proposals Tuesday from design and engineering companies or consortia around the world for the...
  • Railroads Bulk Loads Fall, Intermodal Grows
    Carload traffic on North America's largest railroads slipped 1 percent in the most recent week, extending a slide the rails...
  • Senators Propose Extending TIGER Grant Program
    A bipartisan group of senators is proposing legislation to extend the Department of Transportation's TIGER grant program through fiscal 2018,...
  • Panalpina Adds Second Hong Kong-Huntsville Flight
    Forwarder Panalpina is expanding its scheduled freighter operations through Huntsville, Ala., with a second weekly service connecting the city to...
  • DHL Converting Aircraft for Europe Fleet
    DHL Express will modernize its fleet in Europe with the acquisition of 13 A300-600 passenger aircraft and conversion of the...
  • Cargo Rebounds at Hong Kong Airport
    Hong Kong International Airport's freight volume 6.2 percent in March over the same month a year ago as expedited shipping...
  • Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent in April
    Retail sales rose for the 10th straight month in April, driven by higher prices at gasoline stations and grocery stores,...
  • Greenbrier Taps Eitzen to Head Rail, Marine Units
    Railcar and barge manufacturer Greenbrier Companies named Mark Eitzen as vice president and general manager of its Gunderson factory in...
  • Japanese Exports Still Declining After Disasters
    Japan's exports to the rest of the world are still sinking in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami...
  • Japanese Freight Forwarders Expand in Indochina
    Two Japanese international freight forwarders expanded their operations into Indochina, a Southeast Asian region sandwiched by two Asian giants --...
  • ILWU Working to Keep California Ports Competitive
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has a reputation of militancy, but a Southern California union official said recent history...
  • Hanjin Container Losses Grow to $28 Million
    Hanjin Shipping lost $28 million on container operations in the first quarter, compared with $23 million a year earlier, as...
  • NYK to Charter New OOCL Ships in Grand Alliance Upgrade
    NYK will charter another four vessels with capacities of 13,000 20-foot equivalent units from OOCL under a new agreement between...
  • India's Tariff Authority Orders Port Rate Reduction
    India's Tariff Authority for Major Ports ordered a 35-percent reduction in the scale of rates currently applied by Chennai Container...
  • CMA CGM Discussing Sale of Stake in Malta Hub
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM is in talks over the sale of a minority stake in Malta Freeport Terminals, one...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd announced general rate increases effective July 1 for all cargoes and container types for the North Atlantic and Europe-Mexico...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Slides to $31.8 Million Loss
    Hapag-Lloyd fell to a $31.8 million loss after interest and taxes in the first quarter despite an improvement in operating...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • APM T's Fejfer demands 'above market' rates of growth
  • Maersk expects 'challenging Q2', but 'above market profitability'
  • Seacube stays strong
  • CMA CGM confirms Malta talks
  • NYK to charter 13,000TEU newbuilds from OOCL

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Cido sale ignites buzz
    Market chatter fingers AP Moller-Maersk and Navios as top contenders in acquisition of 20 Asian products tankers.
  • StealthGas cleans house
    Harry Vafias at the helm as Nasdaq-listed owner sheds four LPG carriers in anticipation of reinforcements.
  • Offshore helps STX Europe
    Korean-owned yard group boosted in first quarter by increased demand in oil and gas support vessel sector.
  • Teekay margins squeezed
    Peter Evensen-led tanker player's woes continue as first quarter deficit spirals downwards.
  • Navios repeats notes trick
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner plots $105m swoop to fund the last of its seven VLCCs.
  • TOO war chest intact
    Teekay Corp shuttle tanker wing poised to pursue growth with $380m worth of firepower following first quarter win.
  • Tough for Teekay LNG
    Tanker and gas carrier arm of Teekay group sees Q1 profit slashed as exchange loss hits home.
  • Teekay Tankers tops bets
    Bruce Chan-led owner toasts lending coup and also thanks Libyan trouble for stronger than forecast first quarter.
  • Hurtigruten stays upbeat
    Record passenger numbers in the first quarter but Oslo-listed company remains in the red.
  • Olympic back at Kleven
    Stig Remoy-led owner contracts third supply ship at Norwegian shipyard.
  • Yard sale helps MISC
    Malaysian shipping giant's annual profit boosted by Malaysia Marine listing, but fourth quarter proved a struggle.
  • 'No Maersk LNG bid'
    Carsten Mortensen says Danish owner will not be in the running to buy rival's gas ships as it sights bulker and tanker openings.
  • Olsen loses wind charter
    Oslo-listed company has $40m wind vessel contract blown away but gets $1.35m compensation.
  • Two killed in blast
    Workers die in explosion on barge at Haosen Marine in Tuas area of Singapore.
  • U-Ming earnings slump
    Taiwanese bulker owner's profit slashed in first quarter as revenue falls.
  • Oslo blow for quoted pair
    Jinhui and BW Offshore slip off prestigious Oslo Bors Benchmark Index to be replaced by a couple of companies from the Fredriksen Group.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • OOCL expanding Scandinavian loops
    Liner carrier OOCL said Thursday it is adding two calls and capacity to its two-loop Scandinavian Express (SBX) service. The line said the SBX2 loop will add a call at Kotka in Finland and a second call in St. Petersburg to give a revised rotation...
  • MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers
    MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers Liner carrier MOL said this week its on-time performance worsened in the first quarter on the transpacific and transatlantic trades, but improved between Asia and ...
  • NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships
    NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK Line said Thursday it has entered into an agreement with fellow liner carrier OOCL to charter four of the 13,000-TEU ships OOCL has ordered in recent weeks. OOCL...
  • Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 loss
    Korean container line Hanjin Shipping suffered a $28 million first quarter operating loss, despite revenue increasing 19 percent to $1.6 billion. The loss was more acute than the $23 million the line lost in the first quarter of 2010. Hanjin's con...
  • Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profit
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Revenue for the line increased 16.5 percent to $2.1 billion (1.5 billion euros) a...
  • Japan/North America capacity drops
    Allocated capacity from Japan to North America has fallen markedly since early April, according to figures from American Shipper research affiliate ComPair Data. Allocated capacity -- that is, ComPair Data's estimate of the portion of vessel capac...
  • 'A cultural change'
  • Ports and Terminals
  • Carriers' 1st quarter
    Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profitGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 lossKorean c...
  • US trade grows
    U.S. exports up 4.6% in MarchThe U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday reported the country's exports of goods and services in March increased 4.6 percent from February 2011 to a record $172.7 billion. The monthly increase in the export value for ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2011
  • Fujairah market softens
    In Cape Town deliveries available for supply up to and including May 26.
  • Move to subsidise fuel costs under attack
    Help for European fishing fleets will encourage 'fuel intensive, environmentally damaging fishing practices.'
  • Prices fall in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Some suppliers fully booked in Piraeus.
  • Onshore fuel oil stocks slightly lower
    Arbitrage volumes to slacken in June.
  • Hedging deals boost Norden's Q1 results
    But 2011 'is still expected to become a challenging year'.
  • LNG supply network 'will come quickly'
    Small Norwegian company that has pioneered LNG supply to ships demonstrates potential for more widespread use.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen back in profit despite rising bunker prices
    'The underlying market development is positive,' says Jan Eyvin Wang, president and CEO of WWASA.
  • Captain was playing video games in run-up to grounding
    Tugboat spilled 6,400 gallons of bunker fuel after hitting Exxon Valdez reef.
  • Double-digit losses in key Asian ports
    'Average' demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Thursday.
  • Marine biofuel programme takes off in France
    Ennesys SAS working in project financed by state authorities to produce marine biofuel for fishing vessels.
  • TEN posts narrowing net profit in Q1
    Company's aframaxes and product carriers 'hard hit' by rising bunker costs.
  • NYK fleet introduces improved version of IMO's EEOI
    Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) issues Prime Ship-GREEN/EEOI to NYK fleet.
  • Mexican bunker supplier secures funding for expansion
    Fund to be used for installation of additional infrastructure.
  • Japanese company starts study on solar, wind power for large vessels
    'Aquarius System will play an important role,' said Fukuoka-based Eco Marine Power.
  • Rising bunker prices hit TBS International earnings
    'Continued weakness' of freight rate, together with other factors further affect TBS earnings.

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