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December 14, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • World Fuel Services headed for record year
    At a time when the biggest-ever fleet of merchant vessels means losses and bankruptcy for ship owners, the company providing about 12 per cent of their fuel is poised to make record profit.
  • Korean shipbuilding stocks extend losses
    Shares in South Korean shipbuilders extended their losses yesterday after the cancellation of a ship order this year prompted concerns among investors that Europe's debt crisis could see more orders being deferred and stopped.
Strait Talk
  • A new era in Gibraltar
    THOSE who have been following The Business Times shipping pages for a while may have noticed that it has been a long time since we have carried anything about Gibraltar, once a regular annual feature. The self governing British territory perched at the tip of Spain has maritime economy with many similarities, though on a much smaller scale, to Singapore. It is a major bunkering hub and has a significant national flag fleet and a ship repair industry. Potentially, at least, it is' somewhere for Singapore companies to bear in mind when it comes to investing overseas.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • World Fuel Services headed for record year
    At a time when the biggest-ever fleet of merchant vessels means losses and bankruptcy for ship owners, the company providing about 12 per cent of their fuel is poised to make record profit.
  • Korean shipbuilding stocks extend losses
    Shares in South Korean shipbuilders extended their losses yesterday after the cancellation of a ship order this year prompted concerns among investors that Europe's debt crisis could see more orders being deferred and stopped.
Strait Talk
  • A new era in Gibraltar
    THOSE who have been following The Business Times shipping pages for a while may have noticed that it has been a long time since we have carried anything about Gibraltar, once a regular annual feature. The self governing British territory perched at the tip of Spain has maritime economy with many similarities, though on a much smaller scale, to Singapore. It is a major bunkering hub and has a significant national flag fleet and a ship repair industry. Potentially, at least, it is' somewhere for Singapore companies to bear in mind when it comes to investing overseas.

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe October box volumes up 3.5pc: Container Trade Statistics
  • Cosco to raise eastbound transpacific rate US$320/TEU from January 1
  • OOCL joins CMA CGM's ANZEX North East Asia-South Pacific-NZ loop
  • Occupy protesters block Port of Oakland, but fail to affect other ports
  • APL's four-week results show volumes rising, but revenues falling
  • Weather slows box salvage from stricken 3,030-TEU Rena off New Zealand
  • Cosco announces changes to Asia-Europe bunker fuel surcharges from January
  • Tianjin container throughput expected to hit 18 million TEU by 2015
  • Fujian launches cross-strait Xiaocuo to Matsu direct shipping service
  • Port of Ashdod to dock 8,000 TEUer, biggest ship to call on Israel
  • DKSH expands secondary packaging unit for healthcare items in Hong Kong
  • Brightpoint to form logistics joint venture in Malaysia with STC Group
  • CMIT handles 10,000-TEUer, passes new productivity milestone for Vietnam
  • TNT shareholders revolt against CEO as its Indian road service is sold
  • Small ships can exploit enlarged feeder trade once Panama Canal expands
  • Hamburg boosts capacity in quest for more business in Indian ports
  • US, Canada to set up joint cargo border inspection to cut customs delays
  • China's air cargo volume continues to fall as passenger volume rises
  • New bill in US Senate would prohibit Americans paying EU carbon tax
  • Turkish Cargo opens regional Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong
  • JAL's cargo volumes nosedive, but All Nippon Airways keeps it together
  • Schenker requests court documents on price collusion from NZ High Court

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargo reservation sought for Indian flag vessels
  • GEFCO enters Indian transport & logistics market
  • INTTRA to deliver standardised multi-carrier connectivity & increased productivity for Kewills global customer network
  • Kale Logistics launches IT solutions for warehousing, transportation & fleet management at CTL 2011
  • Merger of the Japanese Big Three "an option"
  • Trade deficit with China widening due to rise in imports
  • MICT continues its ascent
  • Truck rentals firm in Nov.: IFTRT
  • UCP 600 & ISBP 681-A brief insight

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Vanguard Logistics Services appoints sales manager
    Christopher Glenn has been promoted to the position of vice-president of global technology sales at Vanguard Logistics Systems, a Californian provider of NVOCC services. Glenn was...
  • Antwerp to help develop port of San Pedro
    The port of Antwerp is to collaborate in the further development of the port of San Pedro (Côte d'Ivoire), the largest cocoa port in the world. It has 2,000 hectares of vacant lan...
  • Arik Air finally starts Angola service
    Nigeria's Arik Air is set to begin a twice-weekly Lagos-Luanda service today. The carrier originally planned to launch a link to the Angolan capital in autumn (see ITJ Daily of 4 ...
  • Aramex acquires South African logistician Berco Express
    Aramex, a Middle Eastern logistics and transport solutions provider, has acquired Berco Express (Pty), one of South Africa's leading logistics and transport firms. Berco Express w...
  • Adria Airways and Fraport extend cooperation
    Adria Airways, the national carrier of Slovenia based in the capital Ljubljana, has renewed a long-term freight handling contract with Fraport Cargo Services. The airline celebrat...
  • Howe Robinson Container Index falls
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) decreased from 540.5 points for the week ending on 18 November to 514 points in the week terminating on 7 December. The 26.5 point fall in...
  • Freightliner launches new improved biomass wagon
    Freightliner Heavy Haul has unveiled a new prototype covered hopper wagon that has been developed for the biomass market. The wagon is a modified HHA coal hopper wagon, which has ...
  • PCC Intermodal links Moscow with European ports
    PCC Intermodal is launching its first regular train to Russia. The connection from Kutno to Moscow is scheduled to begin soon. It will ensure smooth handling of containers for the...
  • Kögel supplies the most popular trailer in Russia
    Russia's best trailer of 2011 comes from Burtenbach in Bavaria (Germany). Kögel was awarded first place in a movement competition in the trailer category with its cargo product. T...
  • U-Freight drinks to growth of wine logistics in China
    The U-Freight Group, the Hong Kong-based international freight services and logistics enterprise, believes that China's growing thirst for French wine will be a major boost for th...
  • Butler to sell Sernam to industrial partner
    The general cargo group Sernam, a former subsidiary of the French national rail operator SNCF, is going to be sold again. The investment group Butler Partners, which holds 51.8% o...
  • Etihad orders B777Fs and Dreamliners
    Boeing and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have announced an order for ten B787-9 Dreamliners and two B777 freighters. Valued at a combined USD 2...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Ilios Shipping cops plea, agrees to pay $2 million criminal penalty
  • Detyens Shipyards awarded MSC ship drydocking
  • GL and IHI Marine United to develop concept for LNG-fueled containership
  • U.S. Great Lakes operators will keep shipyards busy this winter
  • TUI to tender Hapag-Lloyd shares to Ballin consortium
  • John Wishart to lead Lloyd's Register's global energy business
  • DOF inks deal with Optimarin for BWT systems

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Port of Kalama welcomes maiden voyage vessel
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers inks deal with Standard Marine
  • Maersk Line bringing back service linking Mexico with Europe
  • Evergreen Line expanding service covering Southeast Asia
  • Coast Guard joins search for person who jumped from ferry

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Q&A: Norwegian Hull Club's John Wiik
    Chief executive shares his pearls of wisdom after faring rather well in a stormy sea
  • Increase in private security companies causes diversification in K&R market
    It can now cost less to take out a kidnap and ransom policy than not having one
  • APMT's bid for Gothenburg terminal approved
    Green light by competition authority is good news for customers and 450 employees
  • Telling it like it is
    Shipowners must improve their disclosure to stakeholders
  • Securing the oil supply
    Middle East crude oil volume growth belies a subtle shift in production
  • Intelligence-led pirate attacks are set to increase
    Recent hijacks are evidence of a change in tack towards more selective targets
  • Open response to threat of piracy
    Debates on flag will not help prevent pirate attacks, or piracy in general
  • Not all armed escorts are equal
    Cut-price security will cost lives
  • Hedging against uncertainty
    Derivatives offer protection, say brokers
  • 2012: the year of the derivatives Olympics?
    Champions of hedging tools for the container world expect demand to take off next year
  • Liquidity is the key to growth
    Start small, grow slowly says broker
  • European aframax market 'teetering' after rates spike
    Brokers say Mediterranean market earnings could fall as fast as they rose
  • Idle boxship fleet increases
    Capacity reaches highest level in 18 months
  • Rickmers in talks to merge with Komrowski
    German tramp consolidation takes off
  • China looks to next decade in WTO
    Nation's remarkable rise during its 10-year membership of the trade group is just the opening act
  • Financial disclosure would make loans easier, says KPMG
    Shipowners have enlightened self-interest in producing proper accounts, firm argues
  • Skuld shakes up management to secure growth
    Director poached from rival Gard
  • When is the risk of piracy serious enough for the law?
    Recent decision highlights the need for a proper legal test for piracy risk to be applied by courts and maritime arbitrators
  • Capesize rates slide despite high congestion levels in China
    Panamax bulkers buck the trend, with prices continuing to rise
  • Spot tanker fixtures from Opec countries up 9% in November
    Volumes rise by almost 1m barrels per day, with Middle East-Asia trade leading boost
  • Underwriters raise liability concerns
    Disagreements over criminalisation of salvors and ship crews
  • Opec highlights rise of gasoil trade versus decline of gasoline
    Report cites 'healthy' exports to Latin America and arbitrage 'fuelling bullish sentiment'
  • CSAV to halve container capacity as it searches for partner
    Box interests to be separated from ports and logistics division, Hasb'n confirms
  • Index-linked contracts gain popularity in US box trades
    FMC calls for greater transparency of methodology
  • Seaspan to buy back shares and acquire management company
    Fleet-management deal widely anticipated
  • Ireland's exports rebound while imports struggle
    Luxury goods hardest hit
  • Decks cleared for Omega Navigation Chapter 11 denouement
    Closing arguments filed after two-week trial, with judge expected to rule by the weekend

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • IEA warns on Europe, cuts oil predictions
    THE IEA today cut its oil demand outlook for both the short and medium term - and warned that the eurozone crisis could drag the numbers substantially lower
  • EC surveillance net would target smugglers
    THE EC has proposed a European Border Surveillance System to choke off the smuggling of drugs and people into ports, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Box sector gets shorty
    BOX SHIP operators are increasingly choosing shorter charter periods as the economic climate gets colder
  • Arpeni files Chapter 15
    INDONESIAN shipping group PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy relief in New York City
  • India seizes Maersk ship
    AN INDIAN court has called closing time on a Maersk box ship because of failure to serve up the booze
  • Spain to widen inquiry
    MADRID plans to expand its ferry price fixing and market sharing inquiry into the wider Spanish-Moroccan shipping sector
  • LNG rates set record
    LNG RATES for charters of at least 12 months have reportedly risen to a record high
  • A ship is not a cow
    THE ICS has warned governments internationally to not to treat shipping as a "cash cow" to be milked for green causes
  • Scilly weather stymies UK supply ship
    A PALLET ship was reportedly stuck in enzance today after gales prevented it delivering cargo to the UK's Isles of Scilly
  • Rupee rocks shipping shares
    SHIPPING shares in India fell hard today in reaction to drastic falls in exports and the rupee's continuing decline in value
  • NOL revenues/feu drop 14%
    NOL SAID today its average revenues per feu from 22 October to 18 November were 14% lower than during the year-earlier period
  • Wealth-gap protests cause minor port delays
    POLICE have arrested two demonstrators at a Long Beach wealth-gap protest, but officials there reported no major port disruptions
  • Saudi/Asia flow rises
    SAUDI Arabia's higher crude output in November was mostly transported to Asia, causing spot fixtures to rise, the IEA said today
  • Uplift seen for Panamaxes
    AFTER struggling with a tonnage overhang for the past few months, Panamax bulker rates in the Far East are finally rising
  • KG bulker in receivership
    A GERMAN KG Handysize bulker, moored at Bilbao in Spain, has run out of liquidity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Port Tracker Forecasts 0.3 Percent Increase in Imports
    The Global Port Tracker retail shipping industry report forecast a 0.3 percent increase in December container imports through major U.S....
  • US Xpress Co-Founder Pat Quinn Dies
    Patrick E. Quinn, co-founder of one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. and an advocate not just for...
  • Port of Houston CEO Cleared of Allegations
    Port of Houston Authority CEO Alec Dreyer has been cleared of all criminal allegations regarding vessel misuse and tampering with...
  • Air Freight Price Index Jumps 14.7 Percent in October
    The Drewry Air Freight Price Index took a sharp turn upward in October, increasing 14.7 percent from the previous month...
  • Seaspan Announces Plans to Buy Back Stock
    Seaspan announced this week a stock buyback offer in conjunction with the launch of a tender offer to purchase up...
  • DFDS, Louis Dreyfus Drop Bid for Ailing Sea France
    DFDS and Louis Dreyfus said they are not making a revised joint bid for assets of Sea France because of...
  • US Retail Sales Grew 0.2 Percent in November
    U.S. retail sales rose 0.2 percent in November, driven by Black Friday bargain-hunting, but the month-to-month increase was the slowest...
  • Swedish Regulators Approve APM-Gothenburg Port Deal
    Sweden's competition regulators cleared APM Terminals' 25-year concession to operate the port of Gothenburg's Skandia container terminal, the country's biggest...
  • Oakland, Portland Work on Occupy Backlogs
    Cargo operations at West Coast ports returned to normal Tuesday after Occupy movement protests shut down operations at some terminals...
  • Ceridian-UCLA Trucking Index Rises 0.1 Percent
    The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index was essentially flat in November, despite stronger economic activity and higher retail sales. The...
  • TUI Exercises Tender Offer on Hapag-Lloyd Stake
    TUI is exercising its right to tender a further 33.3 percent stake in Hapag-Lloyd to the Albert Ballin consortium, which...
  • Maersk Revives CRX Europe-Central America Service
    Maersk Line will reintroduce its CRX service in January connecting Mexico and Costa Rica directly with the U.K., the Netherlands...
  • Hyundai Secures $500 Million Loan For Ships
    Hyundai Merchant Marine closed on a $500 million debt facility on Tuesday from a syndicate of financial institutions led by...
  • JOC, PIERS Sign Pact With Shanghai Shipping Exchange
    The Journal of Commerce and sister company PIERS signed a strategic agreement with the Shanghai Shipping Exchange to share more...
  • Frankfurt Cargo Plunges On Night Flight Ban
    Frankfurt airport handled 10.8 percent less freight in November than a year ago as Europe's second largest cargo hub took...
  • Diesel Prices Fall 3.7 Cents to Six-Week Low
    Diesel prices across the United States dropped 3.7 cents in the week ending Dec. 12, falling for the third week...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Venezuela concludes deals with Latin partners
    The Venezuelan Government used the recent 'Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Clacs)', which convened earlier this month in Caracas, ...
  • Surge in mothballed boxship fleet
    Unsurprisingly given the flurry of services that have been withdrawn in recent weeks, the number of idled containerships is at last beginning to reflect the depressed ...
  • Oakland bears the brunt of Occupy protests
    Anti-Wall Street activists' attempts to shut down US west coast ports yesterday met with only limited success with just the Port of Portland and the early November ...
  • InterBulk Group eases ahead
    UK-based InterBulk Group, which is a leading provider of logistics services for the chemical, polymer and food mineral industries, has announced improved financial ...
  • Drewry benchmarks gain momentum with US contracts on eve of new FMC index rule
    The popularity of Drewry Maritime Research's container freight rate benchmarks within those involved in US trades is gaining momentum - of 50 service contracts ...
  • 2012: shippers could be in for a scary ride
    Reflecting back on the happenings of 2011 provides further evidence if needed that a year is a very long time in global events: the Arab Spring uprising; the Japanese ...
  • Noatum appoints Gadegaard as commercial director
    Noatum Ports, Spain's largest operator of marine terminals has nominated, Kim Gadegaard as its new commercial director. The ex Maersk Line executive who for the ...
  • Rot stops for APL's average rate
    Neptune Orient Line's container arm APL, saw its average rate per FEU decline by 14% in its period 11 [P11] October 22 to November 18, 2011, versus the same interval ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Polluter strikes plea deal
    US Department of Justice convicts Ilios Shipping for covering up oily infraction and obstruction of justice.
  • CMA CGM teams with OOCL
    French operator commits five containerships to New Zealand service in a freshly minted pact with Orient Overseas.
  • German managers to merge
    Erck Rickmers and Komrowski in talks to create holding company for management of liner and bulker fleets as German fleet consolidation kicks off.
  • Smash shuts Houston Channel
    US petrochemical artery clogged as ADM bulker and US Shipping Corp chemical carrier collide in Texas.
  • Fitch downs BLT
    Diversified Indonesian owner needs to come up with some cash quick if it is to avoid further downgrades, Fitch says.
  • Prosafe secures extension
    Oslo-listed offshore accommodation contractor secures $39m deal backed by Mexican charterer.
  • FOP crowns CEO
    Eirik Barclay in the driver's seat as Fred Olsen Production's interim CEO prepares to pass the torch.
  • Drink problem for Maersk
    Danish boxship held by Indian court in row over alleged non-delivery of UK booze cargo.
  • Syvertsen takes Saga bow
    Former Frontline chartering chief exits Arne Blystad-controlled VLCC owner as it winds down.
  • Korea to be spared axe
    Analysts believe Daewoo cancellations will not spark a rush of scrapped orders this time around.
  • Seaspan springs double plan
    Gerry Wang-led owner plots $150m share buy-back and moves to buy its own management company.
  • Bumi Armada inks JV
    Hassan Basma-led Malaysian offshore owner signals expansion into neighbouring Indonesia after swooping for shipowner.
  • Farstad parts with Christine
    Norwegian offshore owner finally gets rid of 1980s-built platform supply vessel.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Danish Shipowners' Association disappointed with COP17
    Wants clear CO2 reduction targets, but against shipping being used as a 'cash cow' for Green Climate Fund.
  • Feasibility of LNG for large container ships
    GL to work on concept study for a 13,000 TEU container vessel fuelled by gas.
  • Fujairah market lacking direction
    Prices down in South African ports on Tuesday.
  • Rotterdam bunker market firm
    Oil price rally causing busy day in Piraeus.
  • Emulsion fuel loaded and ready for sea trials
    Specialists from Maersk, Quadrise and the engine manufacturer to join the vessel and monitor initial operations.
  • More bunker tankers join oil spill response network
    EMSA has contracted three new bunker tankers plus one offshore supply vessel to its network.
  • Torm gains temporary reprieve from lenders
    Agreement 'provides the short-term flexibility that will enable a long-term sustainable solution,' company says.
  • IFO prices firming across Asian hubs
    Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering ports on Tuesday.
  • Singapore to set new bunker sales record in 2011
    Record high bunker sales seen amid strong growth in annual vessel arrival tonnage at the port, says local transport minister.
  • Singapore 500 cSt sales at 11-month high
    Sales of other bunker grades generally lower month-on-month, according to MPA data.
  • Significant fuel saving from 'simple change' in ship design
    Economic and environmental considerations are 'two sides of the same coin', says Norden executive.
  • Removal of taxes to boost India's bunkering prospects
    Singapore sourcing bunkers from India but is able to sell the products 'cheaper' due to absence of taxes, players note.
  • Cargo delays squeeze 380 cSt supplies in Hong Kong
    Avails expected to ease next week upon the arrival of replenishment cargoes.
  • Tanker owners find 'strength in numbers'
    Pooling help companies benefit from 'certain economies of scale' including cheaper bunkers.

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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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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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