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September 15, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • TPM says it was misled by buyers of tanker
    TANKER Pacific Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd (TPM), which was slapped with a sanction by the US State Department for its role in the sale of a tanker earlier this year, has claimed that it was misled by the buyers of the tanker.
  • Shipping firms tap surge in Asia-Africa trade
    A record surge in trade between Asia and Africa to as much as US$1.5 trillion by 2020 is prompting companies including AP Moeller-Maersk A/S and Deutsche Post AG to expand shipping links between the continents.
  • Oil tanker waits off Libya for loading instructions
    An oil tanker is waiting off Libya for loading instructions, the owner of the vessel said on Tuesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to compensate for late deliveries on new Asia-North Europe service
  • Hutchison Port Holdings to build semi-automated box terminal in Barcelona
  • Drewry transpacific container spot rates plunge 11pc in less than 7 days
  • Retailers roll out their Christmas wares early in the United States
  • China's 5-Year Plan promotes Hong Kong as American logistics centre
  • Canada's west coast ports struggle, but Prince Rupert box volume up 33pc
  • Russia's Global Ports nearly doubles first half profit to US$82.4 billion
  • US FMC nears approval on allowing index-linked service contracts
  • Moody's retains stable rating for DP World, as pre-tax profit rises 22pc
  • Japan's quarterly GDP decline 2.1pc, more than the 1.3pc expected
  • LA's Mercury Air Group buys 50pc stake in HK's Trans Asia Charters
  • BAA sees more decline in air cargo, slight growth in passengers in 2011
  • Air India has no money to pay for 787s it ordered, meeting payroll is Job 1

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Goodluck Splicing Works shines in ship chandling
  • Gulf oil tanker glut near 11-month high
  • MANSA holds 33rd AGM
  • Ports & infrastructure conference on September 16, 17
  • Industry finds fault with Land Acquisition Bill
  • No plans to alter SEZ area limit, 33 denotified: Scindia
  • Onion growers block highway against export ban
  • Withdraw ban on onion exports, Bhujbal tells PM
  • Address of Capt. P. P. Singh, President of MANSA, at 33rd AGM

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • Bahrain Air to start service to Kathmandu
    Bahrain Air, a privately-owned carrier which began operations in 2008, is launching start flights to Kathmandu. The capital of Nepal will be served daily with an Airbus A320 aircra...
  • 27 rail projects in the pipeline in Germany
    Germany's pro-rail alliance (Allianz pro Schiene) has criticised the German transport minister, Peter Ramsauer, for having signed the funding agreement for just one federal railway...
  • Auction date set for sale of shares in Freight One
    Shares in Freight One, a subsidiary of Russian Railways, are to be sold on 28 October. The form of the offering will be an open auction. Freight One is the largest operator of rail...
  • Sturt Highway rest area at Willowvale now open
    A new rest area at Willowvale, Queensland (Australia) has been completed, providing truck drivers on the Sturt highway with a better, safer place to pull over and take a break. Fed...
  • Dick Gilhuis CCO of Zeeland Seaports
    Zeeland Seaports has appointed Dick Gilhuis as chief commercial officer (CCO) from 1 October 2011. He will report to CEO Hans van der Hart and will form part of the management team...
  • Boeing predicts 400 more Chinese full-freighters by 2030
    Boeing expects China to need 5,000 new commercial airplanes, worth around USD 600 billion, over the next 20 years. With China's cargo markets leading the global industry, Chinese a...
  • Daily Maersk offers complete reliability
    Daily Maersk, Maersk Line's new service on the Asia-North Europe trade lane, is set to change the way shipping is done. It offers a daily cut-off at the same time every day, seven ...
  • CMA CGM service now calls at Vostochnaya Stevedoring terminal
    The Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company, a Global Ports Group enterprise operating in the port of Vostochny, has been added to the port rotation of a CMA CGM international container se...
  • Hamburg Süd and GL to develop data management system
    Hamburg Süd and the classification society Germanischer Lloyd are jointly developing an innovative data management system for systematically capturing all environmentally-relevant ...
  • DSLV criticises Bremen's objections to the long lorry
    The Association of German Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators (DSLV) reacted with disappointment to the decision of Bremen's senate to close two sections covering 20 km of t...
  • Tiaca urges EU to postpone emissions trading scheme
    The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) is urging the European Union to suspend the implementation of its controversial emissions trading scheme for aviation and to pursue ...
  • Gazeley buys plot for major project in Hamburg
    The global logistics property developer Gazeley has acquired a large plot in Hamburg. About 30 km from the port, up to 70,000 sqm of logistics space can be developed. Gazeley's plo...
  • Movianto rolls out international transport service
    The German logistics company Movianto, which specialises in pharmaceutical logistics and healthcare services, will offer customers an international support service in future. It wi...
  • ISO certificate for Time:matters Netherlands
    Time:matters, an expert for highly urgent and complex logistical challenges, is committed to the highest degree of quality and has thus successfully had its Dutch subsidiary certif...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • Nova Scotia ship repair yard back in operation
  • Marco Polo Marine Batan shipyard books barge order
  • Dan Dolson joins Titan Salvage senior management team
  • Rolls-Royce wins water jet contract from Cochin Shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • Bellingham Port Commission holding work-study session
  • Corps taps dredging firm for Quillayute Marina project
  • Horizon Lines closes bridge loan facility
  • Transportation Services Index remains steady during July
  • Panama Canal Authority inks MOU with Port Freeport

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • Prevention better than cure for pirates
    EU Navfor chief: attacks on camps considered at highest military and political levels
  • Kirby poised to consolidate US tank barge sector
    Kirby's $1bn shopping spree in 2011 unlikely to sate its appetite
  • Long-lasting impact of 9/11
    While it is understandable that security was tightened after the events of 9/11, must officials really be so unpleasant?
  • Seafarers pay the price of increased security
    The shipping industry has always been an easy target for those who understand little about its importance and the benefits it brings to global trade
  • Taking the shine out of London festival
    A mood of austerity prevailed at this year's London Thames Festival
  • Slump in ship values causing headaches for owners and lenders
    Capesizes and VLCCs badly hit, while 15-year-old vessels plummet to rock bottom
  • Lines face limited prospects for recovery in second half
    Slow steaming and rise in demand limit scale of losses for first half, avoiding crisis of 2009
  • Resignation of ECB chief economist causes havoc for euro
    Jürgen Stark was big critic of the bank's purchasing of eurozone government bonds
  • Far East-North Europe cheer fizzles out as rates return to loss-making
    A slide in spot rates that started last summer has proved unstoppable
  • Pick-up in Chinese oil demand spurs expectation of improved VLCC market
    Chinese charterers remove spot tonnage as disappointing third-quarter comes to a close
  • Charterers unlikely to split cargoes from expensive capesizes to panamax bulk carriers
    Panamax brokers unsure why rates are improving as market fundamentals point to a downwards price correction
  • Horizon Lines pays off overdue interest
    Recapitalisation on track, says embattled Jones Act liner major
  • Hanjin Shipping signs two capesizes to 15-year deal
    Shipowner will earn $325m for carrying 2.2m tonnes annually of coal for South Korean power company
  • Rise in boxship lines' direct deals depresses charter market
    Tramp owners are idling tonnage as demand dries up, particularly for panamaxes
  • Katia closes Russian ports
    Remnants of hurricane wreak havoc in Gulf of Finland
  • Lloyd Fonds raising $6.3m for first fully automated lashing platform
    Hamburg KG group expects investors in Kalp brainchild to see 264% growth in four years
  • US removes Ofer Group from its sanctions list
    State Department says the entire Ofer Group was never intended to be a sanctioned entity
  • Rand Logistics launches follow-on issue to acquire two bulkers
    Great Lakes operator also aims to pay accrued dividend on convertible preferred shares
  • ICS tells owners to ignore impending rules on EEDI at their peril
    Chamber reiterates its support for IMO in climate change debate
  • Container lines urged to be consistent and transparent on pricing strategies
    Global Shippers' Forum chief says carriers must ditch 'outdated' baf and caf
  • Maersk move to hurt smaller Asia-Europe operators
    Yang Ming Marine's future in the Asia Europe trade cast into doubt by Maersk's new strategy, says Citigroup
  • IACS reduced in wake of EU probe
    Korean Register chairman Oh Kong-gyun says concerns over anti-competition charges have limited class societies' will to co-operate
  • Keppel to build world's biggest crane vessel
    Nantong shipyard chosen for $115m Asian Lift project
  • ICTSI furthers Africa interest but dampens Greece talk
    Port operator opens Cape Town office while warning against speculative reports of a bid for two Greek box ports
  • Offshore galore
    In a season of bleeding red ink in the tanker, container and dry bulk sectors, one maritime industry is producing bumper numbers
  • Guns in the balance
    Rather than ban security guards' firearms from their ports, countries should await impending recommendations from the IMO
  • Unions condemn cuts to MCA and RFA
    Government accused of 'gambling with safety at sea'
  • Cautious importers drive down Long Beach monthly volume
    August throughput under 536,00 teu marks 12.3% fall compared with same month last year
  • Enagas and Vopak join forces to buy Mexico LNG terminal
    Joint venture pays $408m for Altamira storage and regasification facility
  • Swedish desire to retain maritime competence key for future
    Demand for experience across all sectors may help stem decline in country's flagged fleet

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • UK and Philippines back push to defend seafarers
    THE UK and Philippines governments today announced support of SaveOurSeafarers, a major campaign against Somali piracy
  • MPS unveils breakthrough
    BANKRUPT Marco Polo Seatrade today revealed a Royal Bank of Scotland-backed plan that should avert a potentially fatal showdown with senior creditors
  • Horizon clears hurdles
    NYSE-listed Horizon Lines confirmed today it has closed its $25M bridge loan and paid bond interest that had been due on 15 August
  • UK cruise passenger, 90, 'gone overboard'
    AN ELDERLY UK cruise ship passenger has been reported as 'gone overboard', the MCA told Fairplay today
  • DFDS buys ro-pax operator
    DANISH ferry giant DFDS has further expanded its Baltic network with today's acquisition of Estonian operator Baltic Scandinavian Lines
  • Woman charged with joyriding ferry
    A BRITISH woman has been charge with joyriding a ferry while she was drunk
  • Inquiry starts over deadly Volga port fire
    AN INQUIRY began today into a Russian fire that killed a crane vessel's crewman at a River Volga port
  • US clarifies Ofer sanctions
    THE US State Department confirmed to Fairplay today that it has revised - but not dropped - its sanctions against companies tied to the late Sammy Ofer
  • Boskalis wins deal to lay Argentina cable
    DUTCH dredging and marine engineering company Boskalis said today it has won a €30M ($41M) contract to install a submarine fibre-optic cable across the Strait of Magellan
  • Counting the cost of Turkmen gas exports
    CENTRAL Asian piped gas exports to China are unlikely to exceed 40Bn m³, even though China is finding piped gas more attractive than LNG shipments, said IHS CERA said today
  • Hanjin wins KOSPO contract
    HANJIN Shipping today signed a 15-year contract of afreightment with Korea Southern Power
  • Dalian's profits dive 13%
    CHINA'S northern port of Dalian posted net profits of 338M yuan ($53M), a 13% drop from last year's 388M yuan
  • Why low water means high coal prices
    COAL PRICES have risen for the third consecutive week, again on higher Chinese electricity demand, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Brazil's Tecon Salvador expansion gains financing
    BRAZIL'S Wilson Sons has secured $80M in fresh financing to expand its Tecon Salvador box terminal
  • Oz mine strife worsening
    AUSTRALIA'S labour strife is now threatening to spread across its mining industry, crippling the drybulk sector, IHS McCloskey warned today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • FAA, Highway Extensions Hit New Roadblock
    Sen. Tom Coburn blocked attempts to pass legislation extending highway and aviation spending on Wednesday, raising new fears the Federal...
  • LA-LB Imports Dive 9.4 Percent
    Import volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach signaled weak demand heading into the peak fall shipping...
  • Gartner Scales Back PC Shipment Forecast
    The Gartner research group is scaling back its projection for personal computer shipments worldwide this year, saying the economic downturn...
  • Port of Mobile Gains MSC Weekly Service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will begin weekly service at Alabama's Mobile Container Terminal, according to the Mobile Press-Register. Brian Harold,...
  • Japan Airlines Cargo Volume Plummets 56.5 Percent
    Japan Airlines international cargo volume dropped for the 14th successive month in July on a year-over-year basis, plummeting 56.5 percent...
  • All Nippon Airways Cargo Volume Up 2.5 Percent
    Japan's All Nippon Airways said this week that its international cargo volume rose for 23 months in a row into...
  • Governors Urge New York to Ease Ballast Rules
    Governors of three Great Lakes states urged New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent the shutting down of the St....
  • Hamburg Sud Builds Pollution Tracking System
    Hamburg Sud and classification society Germanischer Lloyd are jointly developing a system to track pollution produced by the German carrier's...
  • Teamster's Pope Attacks YRC Board Pay Raise
    A Teamster candidate challenging James P. Hoffa took a swing at YRC Worldwide's board of directors this week, attacking increases...
  • Political Unrest Pulls Down Syrian Cargo
    Shipping volume in containers, general cargoes, and dry and liquid bulk cargoes at the major Syrian ports of Latakia and...
  • Ports, Short Lines Nab DOT Rail Relocation Grants
    Port and freight rail projects for short lines in Maryland, California, Connecticut and Florida were among eight grant winners for...
  • NEMF to Switch Truck Terminals to Solar Power
    New England Motor Freight is relying on solar power to reduce energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions at two New...
  • Schneider National Starts 'Fracking' Division
    Truckload giant Schneider National launched a new division this month to support energy companies extracting oil and natural gas through...
  • Frankfurt, Heathrow Cargo Fell in August
    Frankfurt airport handled 6.8 percent less freight in August than a year ago in the latest sign of the slowdown...
  • DOT Freight Index Flat in July
    Shipments carried by the on-hire freight transportation industry were unchanged in July from June, according to the Transportation Department's Freight...
  • Video Rant Leads Cops to ILWU Protester
    An International Longshore and Warehouse Union member was arrested on felony charges stemming from an ILWU protest at a West...
  • APL Sets India-US Peak Surcharge
    Singapore-based container carrier APL will apply a peak-season surcharge on cargo shipped from India to the U.S. and Canada. ...
  • Idled Railcars Reach Two-Year Low
    Owners of railcars across North America pulled 5,539 units of various types out of storage during August, shrinking the idled...
  • ABF Freight System Expands In Asia
    Trucking company ABF Freight System opened offices in 12 additional Asian nations, expanding its overseas reach from Japan to India....
  • Horizon Closes on $25 Million Bridge Loan
    Horizon Lines said it closed on a bridge loan of up to $25 million to ensure liquidity while the carrier...
  • Retail Sales Flat in August
    U.S. retail sales were flat in August, indicating that American consumers are trimming spending just as carriers prepare for what's...
  • NTSB Seeks Trucker Cell Phone Ban
    Commercial truck drivers should be banned from using cell phones while driving, including hands-free phones, the National Transportation Safety Board...
  • LaHood Pledges DOT Backing for Port Upgrades
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the Obama administration is committed to helping U.S. marine ports improve their facilities, especially since...
  • AASHTO Chief Calls For Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
    Congress, with input from transportation groups, should use the next six months to develop a comprehensive, long-term funding plan to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • More reefer traffic to be containerised
  • ESC loses secretary general
  • CN and Canadian ports assail proposed FMC inquiry on cargo diversion
  • Eimskip on course
  • Wen: US and Europe will recover

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • Aussies hire Hallin unit
    Australian agency coughs up $9m to fix Singaporean support vessel as storm season approaches.
  • Papp defends foreign flag
    US Coast Guard Commandant responds to new report on the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
  • Nexen picks Prosafe
    Offshore accommodation specialist lines up $74m deal in support of Golden Eagle.
  • Pirates storm tankers
    Assault on Marflet chemical carrier complicates freshly minted pacts with Anglo-Atlantic and Laurin Maritime.
  • Singles for starters
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has a further 17 vessels primed for the exit, Arctic says.
  • Marco reels in orders
    Singapore-listed shipping syndicate bags contracts to construct barges in Batam.
  • Sunken ferry to rise
    Philippines coast guard says Asia Malaysia will be refloated within a month after going down in July.
  • Horizon banks bridge loan
    US liner operator crosses off bridge loan and pays up on outstanding interest.
  • It is cheaper to pay more
    Fighting for lower ransoms has potentially cost shipping over $300m this year, says Ince & Co.
  • DFDS extends Baltic reach
    Danish ro-ro operator moves eastward through takeover of Estonia-Sweden route.
  • Record will be broken
    It's only a matter of time before a ship with armed guards on board falls into pirate hands, EU Navfor warns.
  • Atlantska still a buy
    Austria's Erste Group maintains accumulate rating on Croatian bulker owner, but cuts target price in weaker markets.
  • Turkish shipyard move
    Istanbul yard to lose deputy managing director of shiprepair and conversion.
  • Cruise passenger missing
    Other passengers held on Fred Olsen vessel at Southampton as search for elderly man carried out.
  • RS starts clean-up
    Russian class society meets Greek shipping ministry to sort out false vessel certificate mess.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • Corporate appointments
    van der Jagt joins Forwarder GroupNicolette van der Jagt, the long-time secretary general of the European Shippers' Council, will become director general of CLECAT, the European association for forwarding, transport, logistics and custom services. ...
  • 'Temporary Band-Aid'?
  • CSAV drops Marco Polo, joins MSC loop
    Liner carrier CSAV will end its Marco Polo service between India, the Middle East and South Africa as it joins a similar Mediterranean Shipping Co. service as a slot buyer, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The last voyage of th...
  • Shipping executive Balling dies
    Balling Niels Kim Balling, 60, a shipping executive and consultant has died. Balling was a managing director at Econships, a management advisory for transport and logistics headquartered in Hong Kong. He had been a managing director at MISC Integra...
  • FAA approves Envirotainer unit
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has approved certification of Envirotainer's RKN e1 electrical heating and compressor cooling air cargo container. Envirotainer, pioneer of the world's first active temperature-controlled container in 1995,...
  • Houston's Ellington field ready to develop
    Houston's Ellington Air Cargo Facility, a property adjacent to the Ellington Air Field, is ready for development, said Project Director Mark Briggs. "The Ellington Air Cargo Facility is the first of its kind in Houston," Briggs said. "Not only does...
  • Singapore Air adds Asian cargo flights
    Singapore Airlines Cargo has added Jakarta to its freighter network and increased its weekly frequencies to Auckland, Shanghai, Sydney and Xiamen. The new weekly Boeing 747-400 freighter service to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport sta...
  • Russian Railways offers express trains
    Russian Railways subsidiaries RZD Logistics and TransContainer will cooperate in a joint venture to offer shippers express container trains. The express service is being tested on the route between Yekaterinburg and St. Petersburg. Fast container t...
  • House passes FAA, highway program extensions
    The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday in two separate votes approved extensions to Federal Aviation Administration and surface transportation programs that were due to expire in the coming days. The FAA bill will keep aviation programs running...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
  • Fujairah prices soft
    Shortage of MGO leaves Suez player unable to blend for 180 cSt product.
  • Swedish ministers question ECA regulations
    'ECAs risk distorting competition and damaging the environment.'
  • Prices fall in Rotterdam
    Rumours of tight avails 'unfounded' in Rotterdam.
  • Japanese bunker sales climb for third month
    But sales still down year-on-year.
  • Superyachts 'disregard' principles of drag
    Vessels consuming up to 30% more fuel then necessary.
  • Fears of premature distillate requirement in North American ECA
    Lack of LSFO supply and strict interpretation of MARPOL Annex VI could see 2015 fuel standard effectively implemented from the start.
  • Bunker prices mostly down mid-week
    Mixed demand across key Asian bunkering hubs.
  • Vopak, Enagas acquire LNG terminal in Mexico
    Vopak owns 60% while Enagas owns 40% of the terminal in Altamira, Mexico.
  • Shipping 'caught in between' US politicans and EPA scientists
    Impatient politicians 'putting pressure' on government departments, says APL spokesman.
  • German companies develop emission management system
    GL Emission Manager will be used across Hamburg Sud's fleet.
  • Sri Lankan bunker sector to 'benefit' from India's trade growth
    India economy will 'propel tremendous growth' in Sri Lanka's bunker market, says Interocean Energy director.
  • RBS seeks dismissal of Seaarland bankruptcy case
    RBS 'held hostage' by Seaarland group's 'improper use' of chapter 11, it says.
  • Indian oil companies seeking a reduction in taxes
    Bunker prices 'uncompetitive' in India due to the different taxes imposed on different bunker grades, says director of Valencia Exim.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
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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