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September 14, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping costs for iron ore, coal up 4.3%
    The cost of hiring ships to carry iron ore and coal climbed for a third day in London, extending a sixth weekly advance, as demand for the vessels strengthened and the fleet's growth slowed.
  • No action against China Cosco, says Baltic Exchange
    The Baltic Exchange, the world's biggest shipping bourse, is taking no action against China Cosco Holdings Co after the shipowner resumed charter payments for vessels it hired.
  • Baltic index rises to its highest since December
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose to its highest in nearly nine months on Monday helped by expectation of further iron ore and coal exports to Asia.
  • ICTSI keen to make offer for 2 main Greek ports
Strait Talk
  • Focus on quality - not quantity
    IT'S no secret that Singapore's position as the No 1 global bunkering hub is going to come under pressure, particularly with the prospect of China soon being able to offer large quantities of marine fuel at competitive prices.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping costs for iron ore, coal up 4.3%
    The cost of hiring ships to carry iron ore and coal climbed for a third day in London, extending a sixth weekly advance, as demand for the vessels strengthened and the fleet's growth slowed.
  • No action against China Cosco, says Baltic Exchange
    The Baltic Exchange, the world's biggest shipping bourse, is taking no action against China Cosco Holdings Co after the shipowner resumed charter payments for vessels it hired.
  • Baltic index rises to its highest since December
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose to its highest in nearly nine months on Monday helped by expectation of further iron ore and coal exports to Asia.
  • ICTSI keen to make offer for 2 main Greek ports
Strait Talk
  • Focus on quality - not quantity
    IT'S no secret that Singapore's position as the No 1 global bunkering hub is going to come under pressure, particularly with the prospect of China soon being able to offer large quantities of marine fuel at competitive prices.

Sched Netweb site
  • Kenya to open five new quick clearance customs posts to facilitate trade
  • Menace of aviation safety hits hard in the easy-going Canadian Arctic
  • St Petersburg's Petrolesport 2nd terminal PLP lifts 500,000 TEU to date
  • Kingston box terminal building to result in 5.2 million TEU capacity in 18 months
  • DHL post growth in Papua New Guinea in mining, infrastructure, oil
  • Despite US shortfalls, high security costs have not impeded aviation growth
  • Ningbo's Meishan terminal throughput surpasses 400,000 TEU in one year
  • Fuzhou port first half foreign trade cargo up 15.5pc to 247,000 TEU
  • Shanxi first half road cargo volume up 6.7pc to 317 million tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
  • London Club says owners must not accept exemptions from IMSBC code for DRI cargoes
  • Pipavav Defence & Offshore forms JV with Mazagon Dock to build warships
  • Shipping Secy, Singapore officials confer on maritime issues
  • UK-based NVOCC joins iNTTRA network to provide increased efficiencies
  • JNPT's next Board meet to decide on awarding 4th box terminal
  • Port Pipavav handles post-Panamax coal vessel
  • Barcoded drugs can ensure safety, boost exports: Khullar
  • Cut repo rates, rely on income policy to tame inflation: Fieo
  • FinMin likely to cut new duty drawback rate by 3 pc
  • Govt gives nod for unrestricted cotton exports
  • Govt may exempt coking coal, variants from import duty
  • New Competition Policy will be the second biggest reform initiative: Veerappa Moily
  • sinks to 14-month low on Eurozone gloom
  • Slowdown-hit garment exporters implore govt for incentives

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • Streck and Feldschlösschen to transport more beer by rail
    The transport company Streck and the beer brewer Feldschlösschen intend to increasingly use their rail links in Switzerland for joint beer transportation. For this reason, 21 rail ...
  • Volvo Truck deliveries increase
    Total deliveries from the Volvo Group's truck operations in July 2011 increased to 16,898 vehicles, 18% up on the same period last year. Deliveries in Europe rose by 40%. The trend...
  • Transalpine freight grows stronger on rail than road
    Transalpine freight in Switzerland increased in the first half of 2011 both on the road and on rail. Transport by rail increased more strongly and expanded its market share compare...
  • Port of Barcelona with strong performance
    Container throughput in the port of Barcelona in the first half of 2011 surpassed 1 million teu, an 18% increase on the same period in 2010 and helping to consolidate the recovery ...
  • More than 1 million teu handled at Tanger Med in H1/2011
    Exactly 1,246,321 teu were handled at Tanger Med, which is located on the Strait of Gibraltar and is just 32 km from the European mainland (Algeciras), in the first half of this ye...
  • Poland widens road transport inspections
    The Polish road transport inspection will have the right to check anyone involved with transport by road in future, including freight forwarders, shippers, recipients and loading s...
  • Royal Jordanian set to resume flights to Libya this week
    OneWorld member Royal Jordanian (RJ) expects to resume flights to Tripoli and Benghazi (Libya) by the end of this week, once the necessary approval has been obtained from the relev...
  • Cargo Aircraft Management to convert B767 into a freighter
    The Wilmington OH-headquartered Air Transport Services Group Inc (ATSG) announced that its subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management Inc (CAM) has committed to purchasing a Boeing B767-...
  • New Pakistan airport to be operational by 2014
    The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan will complete the new Islamabad international airport by 2014. The project, which is estimated to cost USD 400 million, will include a carg...
  • Luka Koper volumes and turnover increase in first half
    In the first half of 2011, Luka Koper handled 8.3 million t of cargo (+8% on first half of 2010). Vehicles, containerised and liquid cargos recorded the largest growth rates. Opera...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens expanded logistics site in Duisburg
    The grand opening of an expanded logistics campus at Logport in Duisburg was held recently, with numerous customers, business partners and the Kuehne + Nagel International executiv...
  • DB Schenker opens new heavy-duty logistics hall
    Schenker Deutschland AG and Vestas, a world market leader for wind power plants, jointly opened a heavy-duty logistics hall of some 5,000 sqm in Mutzschen, east of Leipzig (Germany...
  • Hellmann UK wins My London Girl contract
    Following the recent addition of ten new account managers, Hellmann UK has announced a major new contract with brand new doll and clothing retailer, My London Girl. My London Girl ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel International extends top executive contracts
    Kuehne + Nagel International has prolonged the contracts of CEO Reinhard Lange, to the end of 2013, CFO Gerard van Kesteren, to mid-2014, and Dirk Reich, executive vice-president c...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • Salazar unveils proposed new offshore SEMS rule
  • Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. achieves safety milestones
  • Anti-piracy specialist GreySide Group opens London office
  • Oscar Lopez joins T&T Bisso
  • NCSA exercises options for two RoCons for U.S. East Coast service
  • BOEMRE Director fills leadership slots at new offshore agencies
  • Keppel Nantong to build 5,000 t floating crane
  • Frontline sheds last three single-hull tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • Port of Newport seeking candidates for commission post
  • Puget Sound Partnership taps new leadership council members
  • TITAN Salvage names Dolson management team operations boss
  • Study finds shipping firms substantially cutting pollution
  • Hamburg Sud creates system to track ship environmental info

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • Now for the good news
    China's rise in imports shows sustained growth in domestic demand. That can only be a plus for shipping
  • Federal-funded naval orders rescue India's shipbuilders
    Commercial contracts dry up in the face of low freight rates and excess tonnage
  • Prospect of IRISL rogue ships stirring Southeast Asian waters
    Concern mounts over possibility that Iranian boxline is trading without adequate P&I cover
  • A disaster would split Asian governments
    Hypothetical event could become reality the longer rogue ships operate without any insurance cover
  • Insurance spotlight on piracy and political instability
    IUMI to focus on piracy, while HMIS to study broader threat of war, revolution and pollution
  • Short-term floating storage volumes fall to lowest level since late 2008
    International Energy Agency reports 48.3m barrels of crude and products kept on tankers at sea
  • Oil demand growth hit by slowing global economy
    Opec revises 2011 estimates that could see even less employment opportunities for the overtonnaged tanker fleet
  • Exploring the Arctic's new frontier
    The northern sea route holds great promise, despite the problems presented by such a harsh environment
  • Credit Agricole and RBS ask bankruptcy judge to throw out Seaarland Chapter 11 cases
    Borrower confident that US court protection will be upheld
  • Hamburg brokers just trying to boost values of ships owned by KG funds
    New valuation standard is redundant as shipping already has the best sale and purchase system in world
  • In defence of armed defence
    Do vessels under flags that condone armed personnel on board attract less attention from pirates?
  • European aframax market stays flat as expected flurry fails to materialise
    North Sea is "surpressed" and Mediterranean continues to suffer from overcapacity
  • Russian society beefs up Greek presence for surveying marathon
    Authorities urge RS to tidy up the mess in classification farce
  • Get flexible, get moving
    China is leading the way on how to deal with the financial crisis
  • Opec optimistic Libyan oil production to reach 1m barrels a day in six months
    Coincides with similar expectations from country's national oil company
  • Japan LNG imports climb 11% above 12-month average
    Less nuclear capacity kept Japanese LNG imports high in August
  • NordLB forces sale of KG fund vessel
    Feedership set for auction after NordLB rejects Castor Kapital restructuring plans
  • van der Jagt moves to Clecat
    Surprise move for shippers' spokeswoman
  • Offshore move insulates Sovcomflot
    Diversified business model protects revenues
  • Maersk's bold gamble will be tested in the market
    Will shippers pay more for a premium service in a low-rate environment?
  • National duty
    The IMO can do only so much to prevent maritime disasters
  • Container freight rate indices 'reliable'
    Alphaliner finds correlations between TSA, SSE and CCFI, despite different approaches
  • Containerships to carry 74% of perishable reefer cargo by 2014
    Specialised fleet will continue to shrink but boxship operators also face problems on pricing
  • ITF highlights concerns over downturn
    Trade growth still slowing
  • Sovcomflot profits fall 36.1% in first half
    Chief Sergey Frank hails performance in a stagnant market
  • Further rises anticipated for Black Sea-Mediterranean suezmax earnings
    Charterers paying premium for available vessels to load crude cargoes next week
  • Ship Finance International sells last three non-double hull VLCCs
    News of the sale comes just weeks after Frontline chief executive Jens Martin Jensen called for owners of 15-year-old double-hull vessels to scrap ships and alleviate oversupply
  • Emissions 'plummet' with slow steaming and low-sulphur fuels
    NOAA research says anti-pollution measures work
  • Yuli Ofer dies
    Younger brother dies three months after Sammy
  • Hanjin's Kim calls for boxlines to ditch 'self-destructive' rates rivalry
    Head of South Korea's largest shipping company says a return to unity is vital

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • Box lines still gobbling up perishable pie
    AS BOX carriers devour market share in the perishables trade, the conventional reefer fleet is continuing to shrink, a study noted today
  • Philippines training weighed
    THE EC HAS told Fairplay it is still weighing the issue of whether the Philippines should remain certified under the STCW Convention & Code
  • Chapter 11 jurisdiction fought
    ROYAL Bank of Scotland has asked a New York judge to pull the plug on Marco Polo Seatrade's Chapter 11 shield so that its fleet can be liquidated
  • Maersk, CSAV juggle container ships
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Maersk has chartered seven 8,000teu ships that were relets from Chilean carrier CSAV
  • SFI terminates Frontline VLCC charters
    SHIP FINANCE International said today it would sell three single-hull VLCCs and terminate the related-party charters those tankers have with Frontline
  • 'Bleak' outlook shadows shipping shares
    SHARES of Singapore-listed Chinese shipyards closed lower today after analysts advised caution
  • Hamburg Süd to capture ship emission data
    GERMAN box line Hamburg Süd said today it will start capturing all environmentally relevant data from ship operations from early next year in the first implementation of a Germanischer Lloyd innovation
  • China's trade figures rebound
    CHINA'S foreign trade rebounded strongly in August, although its trade surplus shrank to a three-month low, according to IHS Global Insight
  • OECD sees US-EU recovery lag
    SEABORNE trade handled by the EU and US is stabilising below pre-crisis levels after continual volume declines over recent months, the OECD reported today
  • Maersk Drilling wins Petronas contract
    MAERSK Drilling has signed a one-year contract to provide Malaysia's Petronas Carigali with the 375ft, high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) jack-up rig Maersk Convincer for offshore work
  • LPG demand heats up in Japan
    JAPAN'S demand for LPG grew year on year by 11.3% in July, reversing months of declines sparked by its March quake crisis, the IEA said today
  • Australia targets record wheat cargoes
    AUSTRALIA today targeted record wheat export cargoes for the coming grain season
  • Capesize volumes hit two-year high
    CAPESIZE chartering has hit a two-year high on surging demand for spot Chinese iron ore and global coal demand
  • Bill would tighten Jones Act waivers
    LANGUAGE has been added to a US budget package that would make it much more difficult to secure Jones Act waivers for crude cargoes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • ATA 'Skeptical' About Obama's Jobs Bill
    President Obama's jobs bill could hinder rather than help efforts to pass a multi-year transportation bill, American Trucking Associations President...
  • CMA CGM Reshuffles East Coast-Caribbean Loop
    CMA CGM is reorganizing its CAGEMA service between the U.S. and the Caribbean by adding two East Coast port calls...
  • House OKs Transportation Spending Extension
    The House on Tuesday unanimously approved extending highway and aviation spending, boosting hopes Congress will avert the political brinksmanship that...
  • Swift Contracts More Trucks to Wal-Mart
    Swift Transportation said it won a dedicated carriage contract from Wal-Mart Stores that will generate between $60 million and $80...
  • UP Expects Late, 'Compressed' Peak Season
    Union Pacific Railway said international intermodal volume has been recently weak, but customers expect to compress the peak season for...
  • JOC Economist on Declining Home Goods Sales, Housing Market (Video)
    JOC Economist Mario O. Moreno discusses his revised forecast for containerized imports for the remainder of 2011 and into 2012,...
  • Nordana Restarts US-Libya Ro-Ro Service
    Nordana is reactivating its direct roll-on, roll-off service between the U.S. Gulf and East Coast and Libya after suspending the...
  • MOL Hikes Far East-India Rates
    Japanese ocean carrier MOL will seek a new round of rate increases on cargo moving from the Far East to...
  • Report Sees Container Ships Dominating Perishables Market
    Container ships will transport three quarters of perishable reefer cargo by 2014 as they take further market share from specialized...
  • OECD Freight Report Points to Slow Growth
    Global freight volumes declined during the first half of the year, indicating a slowing economy, according to the Paris-based Organization...
  • Russia's Global Ports Doubles Profit on Box Surge
    Global Ports doubled its first half profit to $82.4 million, as Russia's largest container terminal operator boosted domestic box traffic...
  • Emirates Adds Sydney, Hong Kong Freighter
    Emirates SkyCargo began a weekly Far East-Australasia service using a new 777 freighter, as Emirates Airline's cargo division bolsters its...
  • Maersk Looks to Expand Guaranteed Service
    Maersk Line will expand the daily guaranteed service announced yesterday for 12 Asia-Europe corridors to other trades if the concept...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • 'Daily Maersk' sets ambitious targets
  • SeaIntel takes on schedule reliability monitoring
  • Maersk to 'guarantee' transit time from Asia to N Europe
  • Italy's China option fails to settle markets
  • GT Nexus boosts European presence

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • Laurin pens new alliance
    Swedish tanker specialist beefs up MR arsenal through partnership with Anglo-Atlantic and Marflet.
  • RBS tests legal tactic
    Creditor 'held hostage' by Marco Polo Seatrade's use of US bankruptcy shield, lawyer argues.
  • Ofer escapes firestorm
    US drops Israeli dynasty from Iranian sanctions list while targeting two more entities in Raffles Park probe.
  • Fairstar in semi-sub deal
    Heavy lift operator signs agreement on semi-submersibles worth just under $20m.
  • Volgo-Balt bashed
    Elderly Russian cargoship damaged in collision with passenger vessel at Travemunde in Germany.
  • Wilson lands IFC injection
    World Bank unit ploughs $80m into Brazilian shipowner's terminal expansion project.
  • Robbers strike again
    Singaporean tug terrorised by raiders off Tanjung Rambut, two days after tanker was targeted.
  • SCF profit drops
    Tough trading conditions in the market take shine off tanker giant's first half results.
  • Risky business
    Gap between steel prices and new VLCC values means Chinese tanker swoop would be "extremely risky" for yards, broker says.
  • Reefer niche safe
    Drewry report says specialised refrigerated trade will continue despite shrinking fleet numbers.
  • Fredriksen exits singles
    John Fredriksen's SFI sells final three single-hulled VLs with Frontline charters shredded.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • CBP -- Post 9/11
    CBP chief says funding support remains strong National concern about the size of the federal debt is putting pressure on the federal budget and agencies across the government, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection is likely to escape funding cuts b...
  • September Feature
  • 70 is magic number
  • Congress paves way to extend FAA, highway program
    Congress is poised to pass bills providing short-term extensions for aviation and surface transportation programs without which funding for non-essential services would expire. Congressional leaders reached a deal on both measures late Friday. Acc...
  • Senate critical of Jones Act waivers
    The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has criticized the Department of Homeland Security for its handling of Jones Act waivers in a report accompanying the DHS Appropriations Act (H.R. 2017). The Jones Act requires goods moving between U.S. port...
  • Study: Cleaner fuel, lower speeds cut pollution
    California's clean fuel regulations and voluntary slowdowns by shipping companies have substantially reduced air pollution caused by commercial cargo ships near the state's shore, according to a study published online Monday inEnvironmental Scie...
  • Container gain ground in reefer trade
    A new report by Drewry Maritime Research projects that by 2014, about 74 percent of reefer cargo will move on containerships instead of purpose-built breakbulk reefer vessels. Drewry's latestReefer Shipping Market Annual Review and Forecast 2011/1...
  • Hamburg Süd develops emission system
    Container carrier Hamburg Süd and the classification society Germanischer Lloyd said they are jointly developing a data management system for systematically capturing information about shipboard emissions. Data recorders installed on ships collect ...
  • Shipping executive Ofer dies at 87
    Yehuda "Yuli" Ofer, 87, who with brother Sammy co-founded one of the world's largest shipping companies, dies late Sunday night at his home in Herzliya, Israel. Sammy, 89, died in June. The Ofer Brothers Group is a wide-ranging conglomerate that am...
  • Old Dominion opens Wisconsin facility
    Old Dominion Freight Line said Monday it has opened a new service center in Madison, Wis. The center is designed to complement Old Dominion's four existing service centers in Wisconsin, where the trucking industry hauls roughly 90 percent of the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
  • Washington State Ferries looks to LNG to cut costs
    As the fuel budget increases by $51.7 million in 12 years ago, ferry company looks to cleaner fuel options.
  • Fujairah prices rise
    Deliveries were available for supply up to and including September 27 in Cape Town.
  • Rotterdam market softens
    Congestion expected in Piraeus tomorrow.
  • BP completes sale of African fuel marketing businesses to Puma Energy
    Trafigura subsidiary takes over fuels marketing businesses in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania.
  • Brightoil makes 'significant' move in fuel oil market
    Spot purchase means 'they have finally sorted out the red tape,' says observer.
  • Workboat conference to look at LNG fuel alternative
    Dubai event to 'examine the challenges faced by the workboat community in using LNG'.
  • Cold-ironing 'not worth the expense'
    'The environmental and economic math do not work,' says port authority spokesman.
  • AWT launches accurate vessel monitoring service
    New product from route optimisation service enhances ability to predict a specific vessel's ETA.
  • Asian bunker prices trending up
    Public holidays in Hong Kong and Busan on Tuesday.
  • Singapore bunker sales volumes up in August
    A total of 3.82 million mt of bunker fuels sold in August, according to MPA data.
  • More owners willing to 'fight it out' with suppliers over disputes
    High bunker cost coupled with low income makes shipowners less willing to compromise, says CEO of Masterbulk.
  • Singapore 'strongly supports' IMO measures on green shipping
    MPA has received a 'positive response' on its Green Initiative.
  • Indian bunker industry to tap into growth in trade
    Port expansions and infrastructure developments will benefit bunker players, says director of Valencia Exim.

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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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