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July 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Essar Shipping to expand supertanker fleet
    Essar Shipping, controlled by billionaire Ruia brothers, plans to add as many as a dozen second-hand supertankers to benefit from Indian refiners' rising need to haul crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Vale gets first Chinese mega iron ore carrier
    Brazilian mining firm Vale SA has received its first Chinese-built mega bulk carrier, swelling what will be an unprecedented fleet linking the world's biggest iron ore producer with its biggest client, China.
  • China says aircraft carrier for training purposes only
    China's first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted ship bought from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to be mainly used for training purposes and could begin sea trials within a few weeks, a state-run newspaper reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Back to basics: IMO is about safety of life at sea
    IN RECENT years, many International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussions have been on environmental issues. Next week, the agency's Marine Environment Protection Committee has a massive agenda, not least including crucial decisions on controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Shipping Times
  • Brazil to hold 2 bids for high-speed rail
    Brazilian officials said on Monday that they would hold two separate bids for a high-speed rail line between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, a project worth some US$18 billion.

Sched Netweb site
  • Container shipping corporate concentration becomes far more pronounced
  • Kerry Logistics captures Marks & Spencer contract for Greater China
  • Zhoushan government sets up shipping industry support fund
  • Anhui's port of Anqing sees box volume grow 34pc in May
  • China, Russia, South Korea land-sea transport line starts operation
  • Kuehne + Nagel now biggest forwarder, says UK's Transport Intelligence
  • OOCL extends no-chassis policy to five other US ports including Charleston
  • CMA CGM drops Philadelphia from ever-shrinking Black Pearl service
  • New York-NJ owner-operator truckers sue for loss of earnings
  • Qantas long-haul pilots vote to strike against carriers' outsourcing plans
  • FAA wants FedEx fined US$689,800 for not telling pilots of dangerous cargo
  • Cold spell shrinks air freighted mango exports from India this year
  • Korean Air Cargo starts service to Zaragaza between Madrid and Barcelona
  • Boeing forecasts India's future aircraft market at US$150 billion

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Seaikon spreads its wings to Gujarat
  • Indians invited to exploit cotton, mining opportunities in Burkina Faso
  • DP World Nhava Sheva supports a green initiative
  • GMB's non-major ports register 11.31 pc traffic growth in Q1
  • Major Ports traffic grows 5.22 pc in Q1
  • Work to resume on Paradip Port's coal, iron ore berths in Sept.
  • DGFT urged to consider EPCES' suggestions
  • India Inc. pays record dividends

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Graig orders series of next generation container feeders
  • Getting GoM permitting to pre-moratorium levels could create 190,000 new jobs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Port Tracker report predicts box numbers to grow this fall
  • US, Mexico ink new deal for long-haul cross border trucking
  • Portland Airport showcases K.A. Colorado artwork
  • Report finds US exports drop during month of May
  • AAPA honors Port of Seattle for environmental programs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Tanker loadings from Middle East Opec states lifted by China
    VLCCs benefit by posting higher average spot rates from May to June
  • Panamax market share squeezed as newbuild bulker sizes increase
    Vessels of between 60,000-83,500 dwt now ship 19% of dry bulk trade, showing a fall of 8% in eight years
  • Oil demand growth set to drop in 2012
    World oil demand in 2012 is forecast to grow at a slightly lower rate than this year due to the "unsteady" nature of the global economy, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
  • Product rates plummet in June
    Rates for product tankers shipping gasoline from northwest Europe to the US Atlantic coast fell 20% in June from the previous month due to closed arbitrage windows and higher stocks in the US
  • Vessels ordered last year reap benefits of low newbuild prices
    Panamax bulk carriers ordered during the recession have breakeven costs $5,000 per day lower than similar vessels contracted at the peak of the shipping boom ' giving their owners a financial advantage in the market, as they need to pay less cash back to lenders
  • Owners urged to stop ordering new panamaxes
    DVB Bank has urged dry bulk owners to stop contracting panamax tonnage in a bid to help overcome "chronic" oversupply and a vast orderbook which are putting increasing pressure on charter market rates
  • Maersk to charter first vessels from new feedership design
    Graig Shipping's Marlin 2000 Blue vessels to be deployed on intra-Asian feeder services
  • The Containership Co Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection approved
    Parties wishing to launch action against TCC must first appear before bankruptcy court
  • Fall in Nigeria's piracy masks shift in danger zone
    Attacks in Nigerian waters and off the Bakassi Peninsula are down, but southeast corner of the country bucks the trend
  • Time to curb non-dom benefits in the UK
    There is no reason why shipping should enjoy complete tax freedom as it does today
  • The sole serious crime in the US is Contempt of Cop
    A seven-hour wait imposed on 2,000 elderly cruise passengers demonstrates how unwise it can be to question US border enforcement bureaucracy
  • Shipping line consolidation at record high
    The world's largest carriers control 84% of market ' up 14% from 2000
  • Local entrepreneur rebuilding shipyard industry
    Dieter Petram is quietly building up his conglomerate with Bredo, MWB, Rickmers-Lloyd and Lloyd Werft all under joint ownership
  • Stop the rot
    Bremen and Bremerhaven owners urge the government to help reverse a recent decline in shipowning
  • Piracy ground rules
    When deploying armed guards, 'fully armed' means knowing the legal boundaries that frame their use
  • Insurers face prosecution over ransom payments
    The US Treasury in particular has made it clear that if evidence is found that payments have been made to banned organisations and persons, then charges will be brought
  • Suez Canal director vows that waterway will defy Egypt's turmoil
    SCA working with military to ensure operations remain unaffected by demonstrations and industrial disputes
  • Cape Town bunkers at risk from industrial unrest
    Employees at major supplier strike in sympathy with energy and metal workers
  • Fred. Olsen raises concerns at slow FPSO demand after posting $1.2m loss
    Potentially up to 10 lease contracts to be awarded this year, compared with previous forecasts of up to 14
  • Intra-Asia growth rate disappoints
    IADA container-volumes data in first five months of year a lower-than-expected 4%
  • Chinese job hopes go adrift on the Yangtze
    Beijing must find an intermodal solution to get goods from its fast-developing west to the coast ' and quickly
  • Appointment in Limassol
    Surely a flag is not worth flying if it bows to political pressure first before considering how to react under its international responsibilities as established by the UN
  • HHLA opens self check-in terminals at Altenwerder to cut waiting times
    Containers holding hazardous materials will continue to be processed manually
  • At last, a green idea
    Is the European Climate Change Programme's proposal to curb CO2 emissions using speed limits ahead of the curve?
  • Monfalcone box terminal plan snared in red tape
    APM Terminals and UniCredit joint venture said to be at a standstill as Italian government fails to act
  • Mermaid Maritime secures 10-year refinancing loan
    Parent Thoresen Thai hopes fresh funds will help keep financing costs down
  • Bumi Armada share offering raises $879m for FPSO fleet expansion
    Kuala Lumpur IPO oversubscribed by both institutions and retail investors

Fairplayweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Analyst blames IEA on tankers
    JEFFERIES analyst Doug Mavrinac significantly lowered his tanker forecast today, arguing that the International Energy Agency stockpile release has sabotaged the rebound
  • Survivors say crews failed to help
    SURVIVING passengers from the MV Bulgaria sinking have told authorities that crews of an oil tanker and another vessel failed to stop and help when the Volga cruise ship was sinking, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Essar plans tanker buys
    INDIA'S Essar Shipping reportedly plans to acquire at least a dozen second-hand tankers, including six VLCCs
  • Dover ferry terminal scheme advances
    A BATTLE is continuing at Dover's port, even though a plan for a four-berth second ferry terminal has advanced for final consideration by the UK Department for Transport
  • Inventories restrain US box imports
    US BOX imports are expected to grow during autumn's peak season, despite remaining flat year on year in May
  • Oaktree chasing heavy-lift tonnage
    US INVESTOR Oaktree Capital Management has told Fairplay that it is on the lookout for more multipurpose/heavy-lift tonnage and entire owner/operator companies in the sector
  • German coal importers predicting growth
    SHIPMENTS of steam and coking coal for industry and power in Germany are forecast to increase to 47.5M tonnes this year, from 45M last year, according to importers
  • India allows wheat, rice exports
    INDIA has decided to lift its ban on wheat and rice exports, allowing a limited number of shipments as stockpiles overflow
  • Capesize rates fall on low activity
    A QUIET start to the week for Capesizes in both the Atlantic and the Pacific has led to a drop in rates
  • China coal imports rise
    CHINA's coal imports rose by 12.4% year on year in June to 13.61M tonnes, Beijing's customs agency said today
  • China oil recovery seen
    OIL TRADERS told Fairplay today that Chinese crude imports should recover this month after dropping in June due to heavy refinery maintenance
  • Korean meat imports rise
    SOUTH Korea went high on the hog in this year's first half, when imports of pork rose 120%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Diesel Prices Rise First Time in a Month
    The average price of diesel prices rose for the first time in the last month, increasing 4.9 cents a gallon,...
  • Truckload Capacity Index Drops 16.5 Percent
    A key measure of truckload capacity eased last week, after tightening for several weeks. The Longbow Research Truckload Barometer...
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Reach $29.6 Billion
    The Department of Transportation's payments to states for infrastructure work funded by the 2009 stimulus law reached $29.6 billion by...
  • Harold B. Sachs, Former FASA/Gemini Director, Dead at 86
    Harold B. Sachs, 86, the former executive director of the Fashion Accessories and Gemini Shippers Associations, died July 10 at...
  • Bankrupt TCC Seeks $25 Million From Shippers
    The Containership Company's bankruptcy trustee is seeking $25 million in liquidated damages from approximately 80 shippers who failed to fulfill...
  • Gas Companies Plan LNG Truck Fueling Network
    A major natural gas company is investing $150 million in a venture that would build 150 liquid natural gas fueling...
  • Clinton Prods Congress On Free Trade Pacts
    Secretary of State Hillary Clinton jumped into the battle in Washington over free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and...
  • Trade Groups Protest Long Beach Funds Shift
    Trade and transportation groups in Southern California are urging the Port of Long Beach not to transfer $16.9 million in...
  • Welsh Shipowner Orders Up to 26 Feeder Ships
    The Graig Group, a charter shipowner based in Cardiff, Wales, placed orders for a series of up to 26 fuel-efficient...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Ranked Top Forwarder in 2010
    Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel was the largest international forwarder in 2010, handling of nearly a 10th of the world's air...
  • Railcar Owners Pull More Units Out of Storage in June
    As freight traffic began to recover from a spring slowdown, owners of parked railcars across North America pulled 2,847 units...
  • Italy's Fortune International Joins INTTRA
    Fortune International Transport says its new membership in the INTTRA's ocean shipping e-commerce network will give the Italian non-vessel operating...
  • Greatwide Logistics Picks Former Airline Chief As CEO
    Greatwide Logistics tapped John P. Tague, the former president of United Airlines, as chief executive officer, succeeding veteran trucking executive...
  • Advocate Sees Container-on-Barge Potential
    Container-on-barge service could be a $500 million business on the inland waterways, but the federal government hasn't been willing to...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Shipping Pickup This Fall
    Import cargo volume at the busiest U.S. container ports is expected to be flat this summer before rising by double...
  • June Rail Carloads Grow 0.9 Percent
    U.S. rail intermodal traffic grew 5.3 percent in June over the same month last year but carload volume was up...
  • Top 20 Ocean Carriers Boost Market Share
    The top 20 ocean container carriers boosted their combined world market share to a record 84 percent in July, according...
  • Moody's Sees Negative Shipping Outlook
    Moody's Investors Service set a negative outlook for the shipping industry over the next 12 to 18 months on Tuesday,...
  • Schneider National Adding 300 Drivers
    Schneider National is looking to hire 300 truck drivers in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico for its dedicated and bulk...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Graig orders super-feeders
  • Egyptian protests 'threaten' canal transits
  • Hamburg speeds up trucking
  • Maersk improves Europe/New Zealand service
  • DP World Callao fully compliant

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Box Ships buys
    Paragon Shipping spinoff charters MSC Emma back to seller following $55m acquisition.
  • BGT boss plots next course
    Industry veteran Warren Bluestein secures new post with parent as MOL takes control of ageing LNG stable.
  • The Omega effect
    Industry heavyweights poised to pounce on distressed assets as cash-strapped owners fight to stay afloat, analyst says.
  • NGL inks LPG deal
    Nippon Gas Line coughs up cash to take Sea Sawasdee for three to five years, brokers say.
  • KPMI to de-list from PSE
    Manila-based shipyard opts to delist after questioning need to float stock.
  • Over-capacity concerns voiced
    Ratings agency claims vessel numbers will be big issue over next two years.
  • AOD firms Seadrill pact
    Oslo IPO hopeful on the fringe of forking over $2m to cover management tab while indulging in jack-up option.
  • Irving faces trial
    March hearing on safety charges for Canadian yard following worker's fall in 2008.
  • Graig behind mega-order
    UK owner inks first batch in series of up to 26 next-generation container feederships worth $780m.
  • Cruise crew stay put
    Seafarers refuse to leave stranded Greek-owned Rio in Israel until receivers pay wages.
  • Chilean ship project blocked
    Government refuses environmental assessment for $46m CCA Chile proposal.
  • Cosco slams oil speculators
    Wei Jiafu voices concerns over knock-on effect for bunker prices.
  • Vinaship share sale stalls
    Investment fund fails to sell 600,000 shares in state-owned shipowner.
  • FOP posts Q2 loss
    Fred Olsen's FPSO company reduces deficit as financial expenses fell.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • July Feature
  • FAA proposes $689,800 fine for FedEx Express
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $689,800 against Federal Express Corp. of Memphis for allegedly violating Transportation Department hazardous materials regulations. The FAA alleges that in 89 instances from...
  • 2 ships depart MarAd's James River fleet
    Former U.S. Navy vesselsBenjamin IsherwoodandHenry Eckfordare scheduled to depart from the Maritime Administration's James River Reserve in Virginia on July 12 and July 19, respectively. The obsolete vessels will be towed to Brownsville, Texas for...
  • Supply chain legend Bowersox dead at 79
    Bowersox Donald J. Bowersox, one of the pioneers of turning logistics and supply chain management into an academic discipline, died on July 4 from a prolonged bout with cancer. Bowersox, dean emeritus and professor emeritus of marketing and supply ...
  • Southern Air opens Cologne office
    Southern Air Holdings has opened an office in Cologne, Germany, to serve the German market and Western Europe. The office will be led by Oliver Gritz, who joined Southern Air in April as managing director for Europe. He previously held various mana...
  • Global Shippers Forum launches Web site
    The reorganized Global Shippers' Forum has launched anew Web site . In May the GSF, which represents shippers' group around the world, reconstituted itself into a formal organization that will represent shippers on key international issues before ...
  • Kerry wins M&S deal in China
    Kerry Logistics has won a contract from U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer to handle a range of logistics services in China. "The contract incorporates logistics services across the supply chain for M&S, from suppliers" pickup through to direct deliver...
  • Intelligrated names Harris VP Midwest
    Intelligrated, an automated material handling systems provider, has appointed Chuck Harris as vice president of Midwest operations, distribution and fulfillment. Based out of Intelligrated's Chicago office, Harris will oversee sales, concepting, e...
  • Panalpina opens Huntsville Logistics Center
    Panalpina opened a facility on July 1 for value-added logistics services in Huntsville, Ala., adjacent to Panalpina's International Air Cargo Center. The 40,000-square-foot Huntsville Logistics Center provides complete kitting and parts assembly ...
  • K + N expands global LCL network
    Switzerland-based global forwarder Kuehne + Nagel has continued its expansion of less-than-containerload services with the addition of 39 new port pairs, the company said Monday. K + N launched a series of new LCL routes in April and September 201...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2011
  • Fuel oil prices fall in Fujairah
    Tight avails for prompt dates in Fujairah.
  • ICS proposes pilot study on fuel availability
    IMO committee split on need for early evaluation of availability of fuels to meet MARPOL Annex VI targets.
  • Bunker prices soft in Rotterdam
    It was a 'busy day' of trading in Piraeus today.
  • IMO takes first step to address black carbon emissions
    Initial steps to focus on definition and measurement methods of BC emissions from shipping.
  • Bunker prices fall at key Asian ports
    'Average' demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Tuesday.
  • Rotterdam port supports EU on 0.1% sulphur for ECAs in 2015
    ECAs should also be expanded 'to all coastal waters,' says PoRa.
  • Brightoil earmarks $3 billion for upstream projects
    Company also eyes acquisition this year, says upstream chief executive.
  • Chemoil appoints global sales director
    Former general manager of bunker purchasing at ST Shipping will be 'an invaluable asset' to Chemoil's growing market strategy.

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