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April 15, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Chinese puzzle that's wrapped in an enigma
    In the months following a roaring year for Chinese ship financing as liquidity dried up in the West, tales of foreign firms being singed by the dragon have emerged.
  • Horn protest mooted to combat piracy
    The shipping industry's moves to jolt governments into action in the fight against Somalian piracy could soon take a new pitch - a loud 30-second blast at noon every day from ships in port.
  • Maersk second line to make low-sulphur fuel switch here
    Hot on the heels of Neptune Orient Lines' decision to switch to low-sulphur fuel for its ships calling at Singapore, Maersk Line announced yesterday that it will be doing the same thing.
  • Sea Asia sets new record with 12,167 participants

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin hikes Asia-Europe rate U$200/TEU from May 15
  • Shanghai-Europe spot freight rates fall to US$978 per TEU
  • MCC drops Osaka, Kobe, adds second Yantian call on intra-Asia service
  • Drewry: Oversupply, low rates, high oil, spell carrier losses in 2011
  • Maersk to exercise option for another ten 18,000-TEU ships
  • Guangdong's newly made containers export to HK up fivefold in first two months
  • Hamburg Sud revenue up 45pc to US$5.6 billion in 2010
  • China Shipbuilding to launch US$1.9 billion share sale
  • China to spend US$29 billion upgrading navigation on the Yangtze
  • MOL secures bank loan of US$354 million
  • Paragon Shipping aims for US$200 million in Box Ships IPO
  • Ship Finance to build four 4,800-TEU vessels
  • Neptune Orient Lines to switch to low sulphur fuel in Singapore
  • EU lifts ban, allows shipping to resume to Cote d'Ivoire
  • CN buys 1,000 containers to transport groceries across Canada
  • Houston to spend US$35 million on Bayport CT as box volumes shrink
  • DHL Freight opens new facility in Ukraine
  • Japan's Sendai airport last to reopen to commercial flights
  • Swissport air cargo workers at Heathrow hold strike vote
  • Troubled Macau airport to revise strategy to attract new business
  • The BA-Iberia retain individual cargo identities despite merger
  • Estonian air freight ended 13-month decline in March

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EDI 1.5 implementation issues at Nhava Sheva being sorted out
  • MSC brings IPAK service to Port Pipavav
  • Indian firms may get access to Chinese market: Sharma
  • MICT receives first OOCL vessel as part of EPIC service
  • Port & dock workers defer stir to May 7
  • ICD-Sanand handles 3,500 TEUs in March
  • Rlys' total earnings go past 2010-11 target
  • Citing high crude prices, tight monetary policy, ADB cuts Indias GDP forecast to 8.2 pc
  • Exporters unenthused by lifting of ban on yarn exports
  • Exports to be in $225-230 bn range in 2010-11: Khullar
  • Food inflation falls to four-month low of 9.18 pc
  • IMF downsizes growth estimate to 8.2 pc, cautions against overheating
  • India finally overtakes China in growth race
  • Israel proposes $ 250-m corpus for exploring trade opportunities in India
  • Upset SEZ developers to approach court against MAT
  • Doha trade talks on verge of breakdown
  • Soaring oil prices harming world economy, warns IEA

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • Boeing delivers to Algerian carriers
    The US airframe producer Boeing recently reached a major milestone with long-time customer Air Algerie when it delivered the 50th Boeing jetliner ' a Next-Generation B737-800 ' to ...
  • DHL and Cathay Pacific Cargo to implement electronic security declaration
    DHL Global Forwarding, the air and sea freight specialist within the Deutsche Post DHL Group, and Cathay Pacific Cargo, are teaming up to drive the implementation and adoption...
  • Vossloh posts record result in financial 2010
    The Vossloh Group reported record revenues and earnings before interest and taxes (ebit) in financial year 2010. They were primarily due to more sales of rail ties. The group's 201...
  • Union Pacific to invest USD 400 million in New Mexico rail facility
    The US-based rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad announced that the state of New Mexico's governor, Susana Martinez, signed into law a bill passed by the state's legislatu...
  • Knorr-Bremse stays on growth track
    The Knorr-Bremse Group, the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, increased its sales by just under EUR 1 billion, or 34.5%, to EUR 3.71...
  • Austria: Hödlmayr takes over Tatschl's car transport business
    Tatschl & Sons Haulage and Transport GmbH, a family-owned company that was founded in 1956, is selling its vehicle transport business to Hödlmayr Logistics Austria. The sale gi...
  • Toronto investing millions of US dollars in road projects
    In an effort to improve road and safety conditions, the city of Toronto (Canada) plans to spend USD 210 million this year on refurbishing aging roads, highways, bridges and si...
  • EU Parliament calls for end to ban on lorry pollution charges
    The European Parliament's transport committee has reached an agreement on revised road charging rules for lorries (the Eurovignette directive) that will open the door for member st...
  • Volcanic ash crisis exercise to test new procedures
    One year on from the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland, a major ICAO crisis exercise is taking place to validate changes and improvements to the volcanic ash cont...
  • Arvato expanding business with Sanofi-Aventis
    Arvato AG, a subsidiary of the Bertelsmann Group, is handling all procurement and logistics activities for Sanofi-Aventis Germany's marketing materials with immediate effect, there...
  • Logwin operates new distribution centres in Croatia for Spar
    The global logistics service provider Logwin has been managing the retail group Spar Croatia's new distribution centre for dry goods since November 2010. In addition, Logwin should...
  • Itella to build new logistics centre in Finland
    The Finnish postal and logistics operator Itella Logistics has confirmed it is to build a new logistics centre in partnership with retailer Rautakesko. The logistics centre will co...
  • Drewry: does the container sector need to go back to school?
    The basic education of school-children used to revolve around the Three R's of reading, writing and arithmetic. It seems that the container syllabus is currently following a simila...
  • UASC takes delivery of first A13 class containership
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has taken delivery of its first 13,500 teu capacity container vessel. The "Umm Salal" is the first in a series of nine A13 class conta...
  • New commercial manager at CMP
    Copenhagen Malm' Port has recruited Claus Ellemann-Jensen as its new commercial manager with effect from 1 May. In the past four years Ellemann-Jensen has worked for CMA CGM, ...
  • ACI Asia-Pacific announces regional board election results
    James Bennett, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (UAE) and Rodolfo Echeverria, CFO of Airport International Group (Jordan) have been unanimously elected by the members at the Regio...
  • Duisport Group builds on successful business model
    The German inland port operator duisport Group reported that its total sales (plus sales from strategic holdings) in 2010 reached EUR 148 million. The group was...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • Alleged Somali pirate negotiator indicted and brought to U.S.
  • Bollinger Shipyards appoints program manager for FRC newbuilds
  • Pemex evacuates sinking flotel
  • STX Finland books order for double-ended ferry
  • EMAS AMC wins $88 million subsea contract from Noble Energy
  • Piracy at record high reports IMB
  • Fatigue blamed in Great Barrier Reef grounding

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • Development plan approved for Portland International Airport
  • Port of Seattle cruise season set to begin tomorrow morning
  • Maersk Line moving toward low-sulpher fuel in Singapore
  • Port of Vancouver, USA nets $10 million in DOT funds
  • Diana Containerships OKs deal to buy three Panamax box ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • Japanese naphtha restart lifts LR2 earnings
    Middle East to Japan rates leap 38% in a week as some cracker plants come back online
  • Containership orderbook rises again on new contracts
    Recent deals with Asian shipyards threaten to reverse progress of market fundamentals
  • US gasoline demand rises by 90,000 bpd despite price hikes
    US gasoline demand rose in March despite price rises at the pumps
  • Room for recovery after March collapse
    Asia's naphtha market took a heavy hit in March due to the catastrophic events in Japan causing several naphtha crackers to shutdown
  • Shipping Corp of India charters VLCC for $27,750 per day
    Shipping Corp of India has chartered out a very large crude carrier for a year at $27,750 per day, representing an increase on last-done levels for deals of this length
  • BW Offshore predicts upturn in FPSO activity
    Norway's BW Offshore said yesterday it expects the level of activity in the offshore sector to increase this year in line with high oil prices
  • CMA CGM and Offen agree on larger boxship sizes
    Shipowner and carrier seem to have resolved a dispute over newbuilding order
  • Escalating violence
    For seafarers at risk from pirates or friendly fire from navies, the only solution is to address the problem at its root cause
  • Irish nightmare
    The Celtic Tiger appears to have become extinct, and ports and shipowners engaged in Irish business will have to readjust their expectations accordingly
  • Torm to raise $100m via rights issue
    Proceeds will help shipowner avert breaching its loan covenants
  • Long Beach box volumes slip
    Dip of 2.5% in March ends 15-month run of consecutive growth
  • Poor response to anti-piracy ship reporting
    High numbers of Hong Kong and Singapore vessels not registering with EU Navfor
  • Hutchison drops Galveston lease bid
    Pulls out of joint preferred bid with The Carlyle Group to operate master lease
  • Box Ships nets $122m from New York IPO
    Prices at $4 below target but company increases offering size and will source loan to complete funding of initial fleet
  • Investors keen on CMA CGM bond sale
    Sources say liner giant may sell about $434m of bonds priced to yield about 9%
  • Hanjin acts to stop freight rates slide
    To introduce rates hike on its Asia-Europe trades in May
  • First boxship clears Rotterdam radiation checks
    Carsten Maersk allowed in to box hub after radiation levels are normal
  • Irish Ports see dry bulk and ro-ro boom
    Full-year increase in dry bulk and ro-ro sectors seen while steep decline in lo-lo levels off
  • Lloyd Fonds downbeat on KG funds
    Plans to launch private placements to small numbers of investors in 2011
  • Crew killed in Kiel Canal collision
    Boxship OOCL Finland and general cargoship Tyumen-2 collide in heavy fog
  • Diana splashes $70m on Maersk trio
    Panamax vessels chartered back to Maersk for two years
  • Hong Kong plans shipping trust rival to Singapore
    Hutchison Whampoa Singapore listing move sparks Hong Kong scramble
  • Hamworthy bullish on profit forecasts
    Improved order intake lifts value of its orderbook to some '258m at the end of March
  • Shipowners clash over piracy risks
    Debate heats up over risks to crew as calls mount for use of stronger force against pirates
  • DryShips set to activate drillship options
    Close to exercising two of four additional options after $500m bond boost
  • Global pirate attacks soar to record high
    First quarter attacks reach 142 with 344 seafarers taken hostage and 7 killed
  • Fatigue main cause of Shen Neng 1 grounding
    Report findings set to reignite fatigue debate in casualty cases

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • Frangou loses FFA fight
    A UK JUDGE has ruled in favour of bankrupt Atlas Bulk in its dispute with Angeliki Frangou-led Navios over FFA set-offs
  • Box forecasting boon seen
    RICHARD Lidinsky, Federal Maritime Commission chairman, has said that major US box shippers are working more closely with liner operators to improve sector forecasting
  • Box Ships limps onto NYSE
    PARAGON-sponsored Box Ships priced its IPO today at a huge discount, slashing proceeds and pushing up debt
  • Third KLS foreclosure allowed
    BNP PARIBAS has been given the green light to foreclose on the Korea Line Singapore-owned tanker Blue Jasper, new US court documents reveal
  • Ivory Coast to resume cocoa shipments
    SHIPS are reportedly preparing to return next week to Ivory Coast's major ports
  • IMB: 'sophisticated' pirates set record
    THE IMB today told Fairplay a rise in piracy attacks to an "all-time high" is largely the result of more sophisticated methods of attack
  • ATSB warns on fatigue
    AUSTRALIAN authorities today warned ship operators that they must properly manage crew fatigue after finding that it was largely to blame for a serious grounding off Queensland
  • Whopper ransom paid
    PIRATES have been paid their first ransom exceeding $10M, BIMCO's Thomas Timlen today told the Piracy & Sea Robbery conference in Singapore
  • Shipping confidence slides further
    CONFIDENCE levels in the shipping industry have barely recovered from those seen during depths of the recession and are falling again, according to Moore Stephens
  • VLCCs pose rate dilemma
    VLCC SPOT fixtures rocketed in March, but excess tonnage kept freight rates low despite owners' efforts to pump them up, brokers said today
  • Stable box rates ahead?
    FREIGHT rates in box shipping are starting to show signs that they will stabilise during the next quarter, container sector analysts said today
  • Two killed in Kiel collision
    TWO CREW members were killed today in a collision between a box ship and general cargo ship on Germany's Kiel Canal, Fairplay has been told
  • Drybulkers snarled
    A SNARL of drybulk tonnage has developed at ports worldwide, but sector analysts said high bunker costs and the tonnage glut is keeping sentiment bearish
  • Singapore sees bourse edge
    SINGAPORE'S Maritime & Port Authority said today it hopes to persuade more maritime companies to list on its bourse, given the industry's growing need for alternative ship financing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • U.S. Exports, Imports Fall in February
    The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 2.6 percent in February, the first decline in four months, but both imports and exports...
  • Foreign Freight Forwarders Criticize Tariff Rule
    Freight forwarders outside the U.S. this week expressed "deep disappointment" over the recent easing of Federal Maritime Commission rules. ...
  • Bersin Promises Faster Clearance for More Information
    Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Alan Bersin for the past year has touted a "grand bargain" with the...
  • Truckload Capacity Index Drops 1.4 Percent
    Truckload capacity slackened slightly in the week ending April 11 but is still much tighter than it was a year...
  • DOT Sends $320 Million to States for Storm Repairs
    The Department of Transportation is sending nearly $320 million out to states and territories, to reimburse them for repairing roads...
  • S.C. Senator Vows to Block Nominees Over Dredging
    Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said this week he will block consideration of all new administration officials President Obama wants confirmed...
  • DOT Grant Helps Vancouver, Wash., Freight Rail Plan
    A newly finalized $10 million federal grant should help the Port of Vancouver, Wash., get its long-planned West Vancouver Freight...
  • Box Ships IPO Raises $132 Million
    Box Ships, an Athens-based container ship charter owner, raised $132 million from an initial public offering but its shares slipped...
  • Spot Market Truck Rates Jump 4 Percent
    Spot market truckload rates rose 4 percent in March from February and were up 15 percent year-over-year, according to TransCore...
  • Sony to Close Facilities in Japan Temporarily
    Sony is considering temporarily closing some of its facilities in Japan because of the continuing power shortages resulting from the...
  • Controversial PierPass Study Measures Truck Turn Times
    A study by PierPass and Ability/Tri-Modal of gate turn times in Los Angeles-Long Beach indicates the median visit time of...
  • USTR Says Agreements Will Advance Export Goals
    The U.S. free trade agreement with South Korea will open a "spectacular" market that could boost U.S. exports by more...
  • Long Beach Imports Fall 7.5 Percent
    Combined imports at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles grew 2.5 percent in March compared to the same...
  • J.B. Hunt Revenue Rises 18 Percent to $1 Billion
    Strong intermodal and trucking demand in the first quarter pushed revenue up 18 percent to $1 billion at J.B. Hunt...
  • Truck Broker Loads Rose 10 Percent in 2010
    Truck freight brokers moved 10 percent more loads per month in 2010 than in 2009, underscoring growing use of brokers...
  • Japanese Ship Orders Doubled in FY2010
    Japanese export ship orders made a strong recovery in fiscal 2010, which ended on March 31, after sinking at their...
  • Maersk Sells Three Ships to Diana for Leaseback
    Diana Containerships, a NASDAQ-listed owner of container ships for charter, said Thursday it agreed to buy three Maersk Line Panamax...
  • Shipping Group Sees Overcapacity Poisoning Market
    Spot freight rates on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes may not recover from their three-month slide until the...
  • Hanjin Boosts Asia-Europe Rates
    Hanjin Shipping plans to increase freight rates as of May 15 on the Asia-Europe trade lanes. Those trade...
  • First-Quarter Piracy Attacks Hit Record
    Piracy at sea hit an all-time high in the first three months of 2011, with 142 attacks worldwide, according to...
  • Galveston Port Privatization Falls Through
    A proposed deal to privatize the Port of Galveston fell through. Hutchison Port Holdings and the Carlyle Group formally...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • FMC advises shippers: 'don't just focus on contract rates'
  • Hamburg Sud up in 2010
  • BIMCO also offers gloomy outlook
  • Sony mulls summer shutdown
  • Andersen: new trend of sustainability for liner industry

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • Analyst lifts Seaspan target
    Equity guru raises share price prediction after holding private pow-wow with New York-listed liner group.
  • Sa seeks redemption
    Stanships owner battles to avoid bankruptcy following laundry list of legal bills tied to aging bulker fleet banned from US.
  • Eitzen Chemical share offer
    Share price plunges as Oslo listed shipowner announces private placement to boost liquidity.
  • Glencore eyes $12bn IPO
    Ivan Glasenberg sets the stage for IPO as commodities giant plots dual listing in UK and Hong Kong.
  • Box Ships goes low
    Bodouroglou-backed containership spinoff turns to Paragon for $26m after pricing $152m offering below target.
  • Harren inks PSV deal
    German company pens $170m contract to build support vessel for new joint venture.
  • Diana in Maersk raid
    Greek owner splashes cash as it snaps up three boxship veterans with charters back to Danish giant.
  • Tug captain sentenced
    Terry Carver's trip to see girlfriend earns him US probation after vessel spilled oil in his absence.
  • Pirate attacks on the up
    Piracy has reached new levels, the International Maritime Bureau says.
  • Torm set for rights issue
    Majority shareholder Gabriel Panayotides to dig in his pocket to shore up Danish tanker owner's finances.
  • Sleepy officer gets blame
    Australia's final verdict in Shen Neng 1 reef disaster is that the vessel's chief mate was too tired.
  • Shipowner hit with fine
    An unnamed Korean businessman is accused of tax avoidance scheme.
  • Two dead in clash
    German men crushed in wheelhouse of Tyumen-2 in accident involving OOCL Finland in Kiel Canal.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • U.S., Chile agencies help Latin American countries
    The U.S. Agency for International Development and Chilean International Development Agency (AgCI) continued talks this week to implement the recently signed memorandum of understanding to advance trilateral cooperation in Latin America and the Cari...
  • Sales, reduced employment buoy retailers
    Monthly retail sales figures for March were up 0.4 percent over February and 7.1 percent over March 2010, according to U.S. Commerce Department figures released Wednesday. Retail sales excluding auto sales rose 0.8 percent over the previous month a...
  • ICF railcars up for auction
    The liquidator responsible for Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA has released 173 of the container railcars in the ICF wagon fleet for online auction. Bids for this equipment must be submitted by 2 p.m. on April 28. Antwerp, Belgium-basedonline auctione...
  • Asia/Europe rail link tests resume
    DB Schenker earlier this month resurrected its trans-Asia freight rail project linking China to Germany with a test run of a train from Chongqinq to Duisburg, according to a note from the consultant Transport Intelligence. The German rail and logis...
  • Cathay air freight grows marginally in March
    Cathay Pacific and sister airline Dragonair saw air freight volume rise 1.4 percent to 161,461 tons in March, compared to the same month in 2010. Capacity increased 21.1 percent during the month. "While demand back into Asia remained robust during ...
  • Hanjin to raise Asia/Europe rates
    Hanjin Shipping said Thursday it is raising rates on trade from Asia to Europe, effective May 15. The increases are $200 per TEU from the Far East (excluding Japan) to all parts of Europe and $150 per TEU from Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinen...
  • FMC urges continued improvement of contracts
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. urged shippers and carriers to continue efforts to improve service contracts, saying there is "remarkable consistency" in the advice being given by the FMC, and shipper and carrier groups...
  • FMC urges continued improvement of contracts
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. urged shippers and carriers to continue efforts to improve service contracts, saying there is "remarkable consistency" in the advice being given by the FMC, and shipper and carrier groups...
  • Piracy at record high
    Piracy at sea hit an all-time high in the first three months of 2011, with 142 attacks worldwide, said the International Maritime Bureau Thursday. The sharp rise was driven by a surge in piracy off the coast of Somalia, where 97 attacks were recor...
  • 40,000 within 5 years

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 14, 2011
  • Shipowners ready to drop opposition to scrubbers
    'Attitudes have changed,' said MD of Marine and Energy Consulting.
  • Fujairah bunker prices rise
    Durban deliveries available up to and including April 28.
  • Rotterdam market firms
    Congestion in Piraeus following refinery strike causing supply disruption.
  • Shore power deal for Brooklyn cruise terminal
    Partnership to introduce first operational shore power-capable cruise terminal on the US East Coast following two years of negotiations, improving local air quality.
  • Fujairah refinery project finally approved
    Size scaled down from original plans, could provide fuel for ships from 2016.
  • Gibraltar bunker spill cleanup completed
    'The spill was a minor one' says port official.
  • IFO prices mainly up at key ports
    Bunker supplies sufficient at key Asian ports, traders say.
  • Glencore eyes up to $11 billion from proposed IPO
    Chemoil's majority shareholder plans to use proceeds from the offering to fund capital expenditure including expansion for the next three years.
  • Singapore bunker sales rebound in March
    Bunker fuel sales up 8% in March due to 'more days in the month' compared to February, says traders.
  • DNV introduces new guideline, calculator for fuel savings
    'To help shipowners navigate the jungle of different devices and help them select the measures which give the most benefit,' says DNV director for bulk carriers.

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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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