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December 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Risks soar for Japanese shipping lines
    Nippon Yusen KK's bond risk rose the most of any Japanese company in the past month as a surging supply of vessels and falling transportation rates prompted a warning of a credit rating downgrade.
  • Chinese captain stabs Korean officers, killing one
    A Chinese fishing boat captain stabbed two South Korean coast guard officers yesterday, killing one and injuring the other, after his boat was stopped for illegally fishing in South Korean waters, officials said.
  • Prospects for shipping industry unlikely to improve much: APL
    Shipping firms are operating in an unsustainable economic environment with prospects unlikely to improve much in 2012 due to high fuel prices, low freight rates and slowing demand, said the head of the world's sixth largest container firm.
  • Brazil's Vale may start iron ore hub in Subic Bay next year

Sched Netweb site
  • UN global warming talks move carbon tax on shipping higher on agenda
  • Germany's exports hit by Eurozone crisis and shrinking global demand
  • Mumbai box volume off 12.7pc as port ups fees 23-30pc December 21
  • Affluent China will fill ships with more imports than exports: JP Morgan
  • Hunan's road cargo volume tops central China provinces
  • Panama's east coast Manzanillo terminal raises capacity by 4 million TEU
  • Port of Hamburg Marketing cuts ties with GIC in S China, HK, Vietnam
  • Panalpina moves its decision-makers closer to customer base
  • US truckload index up 8.5pc, but rate hikes slow as season ends
  • Eco groups join to stop Savannah dredging - why not dredge Charleston?
  • Pakistan's road transit ban hits NATO Afghan campaign with crippling costs
  • Advanced air cargo screening wins over GACAG, but shipper input sought
  • Icelandic Cargo returns to Halifax to fly lobster to Europe
  • Maximus CEO says lack of original thinking wins air cargo its low status

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Asia-North Europe services reorganised following CMA CGM, MSC partnership
  • Chinese flagged vessels being sold at scrap value
  • DAMCO announces new European CEO
  • GE Shipping delivers product carrier to buyers
  • Jumbo Shipping perfectly plans loading of heavy lift cargo for Brazil
  • Major winter season restructuring on Asia-South Africa/South America East Coast
  • MSC joins other carriers in Oceania-California loop
  • MSC rate restoration on India-East Africa trade
  • Exports to Canada surge 32 pc
  • Handicrafts exports climb 32 pc in Oct.
  • India moves WTO against US' decision to dub export schemes as subsidies
  • Pak reaffirms MFN status for India by Feb. next
  • Broekman Logistics India makes Arshiya's Mumbai FTWZ its distribution hub
  • Rlys may fall short of freight target this fiscal
  • Govt pleads guilty to $9 billion goof-up in export figures
  • Govt to launch growth output index for railways, airlines
  • Govt unlikely to raise subsidy on imported DAP, MoP
  • Bombay Chambers forex risk management programme on Dec. 14

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • US transport ministry supports southern railway corridor plans
    US transport minister Ray LaHood has awarded USD 5.6 million to the Texas transportation department for planning and environmental work to develop an Oklahoma City-South Texas rai...
  • Arik Air resumes London Heathrow services
    After a six-week suspension due to bilateral issues between the UK and Nigeria, the West African carrier Arik Air is now set to resume service between Abuja and London Heathrow.
  • Gerd Buss Stevedoring appoints new boss
    Wilfried Gerotzke is taking over the management of Gerd Buss Stevedoring in Hamburg with immediate effect. The company loads and unloads a broad range of goods. Gerotzke used to w...
  • Italian company wins rail contract in Turkey
    Salini Costruttori (Italy) has signed a contract worth EUR 147 million for the reconstruction and upgrading of the Köseköy-Gebze section of the Ankara-Istanbul high-speed railway ...
  • Shanghai heading for more than 30 million teu
    The port of Shanghai may well set a new throughput record in 2011. The hub expects to handle more than 30 million teu for the first time this year, and may even reach 31.5 million...
  • Report shows truck delays concentrated on few US freeways
    Traffic congestion, which delays trucks on US highways, is concentrated on just a few of the nation's freeways, according to the Texas Transport Institute's latest congested corri...
  • EBRD to co-finance road repairs in Moldova
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the upgrading of Moldova's transport infrastructure and is co-financing the upgrading of roads...
  • Volga-Dnepr supports Nasa mission to Mars
    Parts of the launch vehicle for Nasa's most ambitious rover mission to Mars to date, which was launched into orbit in November, were delivered by Volga-Dnepr Airlines. A Volga-Dne...
  • Unifeeder to start weekly Antwerp-St Petersburg link
    Unifeeder is expanding its extensive Russian services and adding another weekly departure from Antwerp to St Petersburg. The new connection will call at St Petersburg's First Cont...
  • Liege airport successfully challenging European cargo trends
    59,100 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium) in November, a 1% increase over the 58,400 t carried in November 2010. 618,700 t were handled between January ...
  • Zalando logistics centre on its way in Germany
    A ground-breaking ceremony for a new logistics centre for the online shop Zalando took place in Erfurt freight village (Germany) recently. Zalando, logistics property developer Go...
  • Swisslog lands major contract in Singapore
    Grocery Logistics of Singapore (GLS) has asked the Swiss intralogistics provider Swisslog to design and implement a new automated distribution centre equipped with CaddyPick in Si...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • ThyssenKrupp signs agreement to sell Blohm + Voss civil operations
  • Cheniere signs LNG export agreement with GAIL (India)
  • Maritime Academy of Toledo Foundation names Daniel Kleiboemer Director
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip two OSV's for GulfMark subsidiary
  • Otto Marine makes first foray into Indian market

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • MarAd opening new round of small U.S. shipyard grants
  • Shipping agencies calling for more info regarding container weights
  • New Washington state ferries make list of top boats for 2011
  • Maersk joining U.S. Navy in test of algae-based biofuel
  • ATA finds driver turnover rate jumps to 89 percent for quarter

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • Unions in last-ditch attempt to save SeaFrance
    Ruling on bid due next week
  • Renewed call for shipping to pay for climate curbs
    COP17 closes in Durban with mixed messages for maritime sector
  • EXCLUSIVE: One-third of shipping accounts kept secret, says KPMG
    Many companies give no information whatsoever
  • Product tanker sold for premium after tendering for oil company charter
    Ice class vessel sells for $36m
  • Ports back campaign to weigh all export containers
    IAPH joins other shipping associations in support of mandatory rules
  • European Council to offer anti-piracy assistance
    Capacity building will help regional states tackle problem
  • Evergreen losing ground
    Continued refusal to order mega-boxships may stop company remaining competitive
  • ABS should lead the change in ship design
    Classification societies have a long history inspiring maritime innovation
  • Another round of summits, another last chance
    Shipping and other companies are being deprived of certainty on which to plan for the future
  • Younger crude carriers fetch bargain-basement prices
    Market anxious about planned auction of Samho Shipping VLCC
  • Cheniere inks another LNG export deal
    Latest contract highlights the rise of the US LNG export industry
  • Brokers question club justifications for blanket 5% premium increase
    Clubs in good shape while shipowners are struggling, says Tysers
  • Protesters target US west coast ports
    Occupy Wall Street aims to cripple supply chain
  • Noatum appoints Gadegaard
    AP Møller-Maersk veteran named commercial director for Noatum Terminals
  • Australia commits to Maritime Labour Convention
    Ratification needs 30 countries on board
  • Taking proper care of crew will relieve the pain of compensation claims
    Injury rates "too high" says Australia's Seacare scheme
  • Brussels tweaks rules for state aid for shipbuilders
    Changes aim to support innovation
  • Turbine boosts business case for liquefied CO2 shipments
    Maersk Oil-Siemens TriGen technology targets enhanced oil-recovery
  • Calls to ensure environmental technology is fit for purpose
    DNV says class has a role in offering owners the assurances they demand when installing new technologies
  • ClassNK launches consulting arm
    Company is latest classification society to take steps to boost revenues
  • Le Havre rewards clean carriers with green shipping discount
    Trial scheme launches in January
  • Capesize secondhand values plummet in defiance of charter market
    Panamaxes only exception to falling dry bulk prices
  • SeaFrance asset takeover move wins approval
    Bid by DFDS and Louis Dreyfus gains belated support from French competition authority
  • ThyssenKrupp sells Blohm + Voss shipyard
    $198.8m sale excludes naval shipbuilding
  • VLGC rates fall sharply as owners lose their resolve
    Further falls expected on the lack of cargoes
  • Evergreen struggles to survive in Asia-Europe trades
    Taiwan line denies talk of 14,000-teu deals
  • IMO told to carry on in climate battle
    Mitropoulos sees 2012 Qatar meeting as chance to offer tangible results in developing market-based measures
  • Swanland master blames loading for fatal casualty
    Survivor testifies that ship broke in two

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • Box weighing supported
    SHIPPING groups today called on the International Maritime Organisation to mandate that loaded container weights be verified before boxes are loaded
  • Cheniere scores more sales
    MOMENTUM continues to build for Cheniere's game-changing LNG export project in Louisiana, with a third S&P deal unveiled
  • SeaFrance workers plan partial-funds offer
    A WORKERS' co-operative seeking to take over SeaFrance was preparing today to deposit a last-day offer - but one with only partial funding
  • Box rates keep dropping
    THERE'S no bottom in sight for eroding box rates on the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific routes, even with the rate of decline slowing last week
  • WCUS port protesters said to act in error
    TODAY'S planned US West Coast port shutdown by wealth-gap protesters is misguided, the terminal operator SSA Marine told Fairplay
  • Banking 'nosedive' warned
    FUNDING problems at Europe's banks have produced the worst shipping market conditions in a quarter-century, Jessica Maitra, partner at law firm Eversheds, warned today
  • NASDAQ warns another
    DRYBULK operator FreeSeas has been warned of a potential delisting by NASDAQ, as shipping's low-pricing squeeze gets tighter
  • Survivor sought in sinking
    RESCUERS are looking today for a crew member missing since his cargo ship capsized and sank early yesterday in the Philippines
  • VLCC pool seen sparing liners 'a pickle'
    TANKER consultancy Poten & Partners has hailed moves by MOL, Maersk, Samco Shipholding and Singapore's Ocean Tankers to form a 50-VLCC pool by next year
  • Yangzijiang unveils Qatar Investment deals
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said today it will invest $205M in two ventures with Qatar Investment Corp to build offshore oil & gas vessels and platforms
  • First double-hull VLCC sent to Alang breakers
    MOL'S Atlantic Liberty, which was reported as sold for further trading, has actually been sold for guaranteed-green recycling in Alang, India
  • Blohm+Voss building unit acquired by UK's Star
    GERMAN conglomerate ThyssenKrupp, Blohm + Voss said today it is selling its shipbuilding unit to UK financial investor Star Capital Partners
  • Sinopacific sells 6 ships
    CHINA'S Yangzhou Dayang yard has sold six 58,000dwt Supramax newbuilding bulkers, a broker said today
  • Drybulkers hold their uptick
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are continuing to gain, with further uptick in the horizon, brokers said today
  • Whitehaven, Aston combine
    AUSTRALIA'S Whitehaven Coal and Aston Resources said today they have combined to create a coal giant seeking more capacity at Newcastle's port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • Jaxport Gets $10 Million for Intermodal Rail Facility
    The Jacksonville Port Authority received $10 million of the $25 million in federal funding it requested to build an intermodal...
  • CEVA Names Damco Exec to Lead China
    CEVA Logistics named Martin Thaysen managing director for China, luring him away from major rival Damco. Thaysen has been Damco's...
  • NY-NJ Port to Spend $39 Million on Terminal Road Work
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved spending $39 million on one of the main roadways serving...
  • Shipping Carbon Tax Blocked at UN Climate Talks
    A carbon tax on international shipping to finance a "green fund" for developing nations was blocked at recently concluded United...
  • Occupy Protest Disruptions Limited to Oakland
    The Port of Oakland was the only port along the West Coast to report significant disruptions Monday morning after Occupy...
  • Occupy Protesters Descend on West Coast Ports
    Several hundred Occupy movement protesters blocked entrances to the Port of Oakland on Monday while police in riot gear lined...
  • Ocean Carriers Want Container Weight Verification Rule
    International ocean carrier and port groups are urging the International Maritime Organization to adopt a rule that would require containers...
  • OOCL Joins CMA CGM Asia-New Zealand Loop
    OOCL is joining in a vessel-sharing agreement with CMA CGM on the French carriers' service between New Zealand and Northeast...
  • Truckload Driver Turnover Rate Hits 89 Percent
    The driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose to 89 percent in the third quarter, as trucking companies struggled...
  • NY-NJ Pier Worker Charge With Illegal Bookmaking
    A pier superintendent at Maher Terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey was arrested on a federal...
  • ATA, Analysts Report Strong Truckload Demand
    Truckload freight volumes were stronger than analysts expected in the first weeks of the fourth quarter, according to investment research...
  • Japan to Revise Taxes on Ship Tonnage
    The Japanese government has revised the nation's tonnage tax system in response to strong pressure from domestic shipping firms, which...
  • Thai Floods Cut Toyota's Profit Forecast in Half
    Toyota cut its profit forecast by more than half after Thailand's worst floods in almost 70 years disrupted output of...
  • Emirates Shipping Reduces Indian Port Congestion Fee
    Emirates Shipping Line reduced the port congestion surcharges the carrier has imposed on containers shipping through India's Port of Chennai...
  • TNT Sells India Road Operations
    TNT Express, extending the reorganization of its global delivery operations, said Monday it will sell the company's domestic road business...
  • Maersk, U.S. Navy Conduct Algae-based Biofuel Test
    Maersk Line is working with the U.S. Navy to test biofuel derived from algae on a Maersk container ship on...
  • APL Volume Rises 2 Percent, Revenue Falls
    The average revenue per 40-foot equivalent container unit transported by APL fell $1 from the month before even as the...
  • India Downgrades Export Forecast by 6.7 Percent
    India downgraded its expectations for exports by 6.7 percent in fiscal 2012, which ends March 31, after the country admitted...
  • Armed Guards Reopen Trade on Southeast Asian River
    International shipping movements on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia have restarted under armed escort after the killing of 12...
  • Are Retailers Ready to Reload?
    Retailers lured millions of Americans out of bed to snap up bargains on Thanksgiving weekend. But will consumers stay awake...
  • Truckers Warm to Cold Chains
    Refrigerated cargoes are becoming hot commodities in trucking, as truckload carriers launch expedited services to speed refrigerated freight from coast...
  • Driving a Hard Bargain
    Every three years, office clerical workers in Southern California sit at the bargaining table with waterfront employers and launch what...
  • ILA's Battle Cry
    James Devine says he isn't trying to pick a fight with the International Longshoremen's Association, but he may face one...
  • Alliance Demands 'Vigilance' From Wary Shippers
    European shippers are worried the efficiencies Mediterranean Shipping and CMA CGM get from their alliance simply will translate into higher...
  • Big Ships, Big Alliances
    Ocean carriers have spent the past week number-crunching to gauge the impact of the sudden announcement from Mediterranean Shipping and...
  • Shipping's Mega Wave
    While attending the TOC Americas 2011 Conference in Panama last month, I heard four ocean carrier executives say very similar...
  • MSC Takes the Conn
    Along the way to becoming the largest container carrier serving the United States, Mediterranean Shipping has struck an almost perfect...
  • Capacity in the Crosshairs
    Shipping lines preparing to close their books on a year of hefty losses face a difficult choice: They can find...
  • Marine Highway's Rising Stock
    Next February, Todd Lush will be among the first customers of a new marine highways venture by the Port of...
  • How to Kill 'Zombie' Carriers
    For federal regulators, the latest directive appears to be the old proverb, "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me...
  • Border Deal Is MMM, MMM Good
    Walk through the baby food aisle of any Canadian grocery store, and you'll find big cans, not the convenient single-serving...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • Tilden joins Brookfield Infrastructure Group
    Doug Tilden, the former ceo of Marine Terminals Corp (MTC), has joined Brookfield Infrastructure Group (BIG) as the company's senior consultant for its ports business. ...
  • Duisburg signs deal with Abu Dhabi Ports Company
    Duisport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). The details of the agreement have yet to be defined, but Duisport will, no ...
  • Moody's attacks EU inertia
    Ratings agency Moody's has criticised the European Union for its, 'continued lack of decisive policy measures', to deal with the eurozone's chronic debt crisis.Moody's ...
  • UNFCCC agrees nothing for transport in Durban
    Whilst much has been made of the progress made this weekend at the United Nations' Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Durban, little appears to have been agreed ...
  • Rena: slow progress for box salvage
    Only 28 more containers were recovered from the MSC-operated boxship Rena at the weekend, from its precarious position on the Astrolabe Reef, North Island, New ...
  • Horizon Lines' 'reverse stock split' boosts fight to restore position on NYSE
    US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines is further along the path to solving its troubled financial situation after agreeing to a reserve stock split - which the company ...
  • New grain export facility proposed at Long Beach
    The US West Coast Port of Long Beach (POLB) is capitalising on the boost in the country's exports after announcing a proposal to build a new grain export facility.Total ...
  • Occupy readying for USWC port blockade
    The anti-Wall St. Occupy movement is seeking the support of longshoremen as it prepares to march on US west coast ports today in an attempt to block port entrances ...
  • Toyota hit by Thai floods
    Japanese car manufacturer,Toyota, has seen its profit forecast slashed in half by the supply chain disruptions caused by the severe floods in Thailand.The world's ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • Safe pens panamax
    New York-listed owner beefs up newbuilding arsenal with an order for another Japanese-built bulker.
  • DB examines rate resurrection
    Shares of Teekay Corp and Teekay Tankers are the best way to play an aframax market rally, analyst says.
  • CSAV markets massive fundraiser
    Chilean containership giant launches campaign to court investors as top brass details $1.2bn rights offering.
  • MLL puts algae to the test
    US containership operator partners with Navy in biofuel initiative in an attempt to fight emissions and fuel costs.
  • Winland on a roll
    Chinese bulker owner's penny stock soars as it charters in supramax to work $2.9m shipping contract.
  • Genmar prepares for battle
    Creditors question tycoon's ties to Aegean Petroleum as attorneys attempt to thwart bankrupt owner's payment proposals.
  • Poten surveys pool play
    Giant VLCC pool headed by Maersk unlikely to help seed market recovery, broker says.
  • BW linked to NewLead four
    Singapore group moves for LR1 tankers from Greek owner, HSBC Shipping says.
  • Neda sheds pioneering VL
    Tanker touted as the world's first double-hull VLCC is set to exit the market after 20 years with Lykiardopulo.
  • Morning Cedar underway
    Technicians flown out to Eukor car carrier adrift off Alaska manage to patch up steering system.
  • Crew rescued off Taiwan
    Taiwanese helicopter lifts seven Filipinos from Cambodian-flagged cargoship that suffered accident 80 miles from Taitung.
  • ITF signs up two more
    Week of action in India sees two Hong Kong-flagged cargoships confirm new pay agreements.
  • Platou spots capesize sponge
    Rising iron ore imports to China could soak up all of the capesize newbuilding orderbook, analysts suggest.
  • Ofer torches boxship
    Israeli owner said to have secured an astonishing price for elderly container vessel.
  • Boxes crunched
    High water level blamed for miscalculation that left ship jammed under Borgum Bridge.
  • Container leaks on boxship
    MSC Ulsan crew secure cargo after hazardous liquids escape in heavy seas off Germany.
  • Otto offloads AHTS to JV
    Singapore-listed offshore firm sells new anchor handler to its start-up with Limin Marine.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2011
  • Prices movements mixed in Fujairah
    Double-digit falls in South Africa.
  • Bunker markets soften across Europe
    Tight avails of 180 cSt material in Gibraltar.
  • Cold-ironing facilities for Stena Line's Dutch hub
    ABB will modify four Stena Line vessels.
  • Rolls-Royce announces range of fuel-efficient ship designs
    'Low emissions and reduced operating costs are key drivers' in maritime sector, says power systems company.
  • WFS terminates court proceedings
    Reports suggested a settlement had been reached on unknown terms.
  • More bankruptcies predicted
    Bunker prices contributing to 'unsustainable economic environment'.
  • Asian prices look for direction as week starts
    Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering ports on Monday, traders say.
  • Transport group supports bunker fuel levy
    A bunker fuel levy and a possible shipping emissions tax should be 'flag blind,' says the International Transport Workers' Federation.
  • US, China and India oppose bunker levy for GHG fund
    UN climate funds should come from national budgets.
  • MGO supplies tight in Singapore
    Suppliers 'hold back' MGO stocks to wait for prices to be 'more profitable,' according to traders.
  • IMO to give GHG fund 'priority consideration' in 2012
    New rules for shipping emissions must apply to all vessels regardless of country, says IMO Secretary-General.

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