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June 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore is first in Asia to ratify ILO seafarer rights
    SINGAPORE has ratified what will become the first international Bill of Rights for seafarers. It is the first in Asia to commit to the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, which sets out minimum standards and fair working conditions for seafarers worldwide.
  • China warships in the Pacific riling neighbours
    The photographs of Chinese warships speeding between Japanese islands in the Pacific for drills circulated quickly last week, raising what Japan's defence minister called 'serious concern'.
  • Baltic index hits 3-week low on slow China demand
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in three weeks on Tuesday as slower iron ore sales to China and fleet growth hit sentiment. Brokers said cargo volume was being driven by the smaller panamax bulkers especially on thermal coal trades to Asia. The overall index fell 0.85 per cent or 12 points to 1,400 points, down for a seventh straight day.

Sched Netweb site
  • American exports increase 1.3pc in April as imports decline 0.4pc
  • Cosco's first Chinese-designed and built ro-ro car carrier sets sail
  • Troubled Horizon Lines stretches out its refinancing deadline
  • Somali pirates take in second-highest ransom ever - US$12 million
  • Private equity enters shipping as bank financing dries up
  • Alataw Pass cargo volume ranks first in China for first four months
  • LA-Long Beach officers swoop on fake designer clothing from China
  • Maersk: Multi-year contracts to trickle down from big to small
  • California environmentalists demand ships slow to 10 knots to save whales
  • Britain to upgrade Salford Port and revive old Manchester Ship Canal
  • Technology drives advances in containerising grain in California
  • Hong Kong Airlines challenges Cathay with Airbus A380 order at Paris Show
  • Qantas services to and from Perth and New Zealand remain suspended
  • Air Canada strike affects sales and service agents, but planes will fly
  • Hong Kong airport's AAT May air cargo falls 7pc to 59,633 tonnes
  • Tianjin airport Phase 2 expansion project wins NDRC approval
  • TNT Express flies freighter service between India and Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Coastal states asked to expedite setting up maritime boards
  • India a key market for NSCSA , says CEO Saleh Al-Jasser
  • SCI announces rate restoration on ISE service
  • Shipping Minister flags off Tuticorin-Colombo passenger ferry service
  • Anand Sharma pushes for lowering tariff of sensitive items in SAFTA
  • Govt may impose import duty on sugar in a week
  • India seeks PTAs with countries in Latin America, Caribbean
  • Ramesh clears environment study terms for Vizhinjam port
  • Satellite port for Vizag, new Major Port on Andhra coast in offing: Vasan
  • Good rains can help ease inflation by Oct-end: Rangarajan

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • IRU Academy focuses on safe loading and cargo securing
    The IRU Academy has launched a new training programme featuring a unique, interactive simulator for safe loading and cargo securing that fully complies with the new European Commit...
  • Fewer fatalities on Turkish roads
    Turkey has reported that the number of people dying in road accidents sank from 5,000 to 3,000 in the last three years. The country's ministry of transport said that the intro...
  • Growing demand drives Volvo to begin assembling I-shift transmissions in USA
    Volvo Trucks is to invest USD 7 million to bring assembly of its innovative I-shift automated manual transmission to the Hagerstown MD powertrain plant, in order to meet growing de...
  • Finnair Cargo: more freighter capacity to Shanghai and New York
    Starting today (15 June), Finnair Cargo is continuing its growth by launching MD11F all cargo flights to Shanghai in co-operation with World Airways Inc. and adding frequencies to ...
  • China Airlines Cargo amending services
    China Airlines Cargo has launched a new eastbound service connecting Osaka (Japan) and Atlanta GA (USA). The Taiwanese carrier has also started a new westbound service between New ...
  • Two new contracts for WFS in Miami
    TAP Portugal and US Airways have awarded new cargo handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Miami FL (USA). WFS will provide cargo warehousing and customer service ...
  • ICL - Independent Container Lines augments capacity
    Independent Container Lines (ICL), an independent shipping company that is active on the north Europe-US east coast trade lanes, is expanding its containership capacities. Its curr...
  • Coscol to turn Antwerp into a hub
    Coscol, a subsidiary of the state-owned Chinese shipping group Cosco, will use the Belgian port of Antwerp as a hub from 2012. Coscol is responsible for the transport of breakbulk....
  • OeBB and timber industry want to keep hauling wood by rail
    Enormous amounts of timber are transported by rail in Austria, despite the fact that most of the transport services do not cover costs. To counter this, the OeBB and Austria's timb...
  • Partial privatization planned for Spanish freight
    The board of the Spanish state operator Renfe has approved a restructuring programme for its freight and logistics business that would see the private sector offered up an up ...
  • CSX recognized by Maryland Green Registry for environmental stewardship
    The US rail service provider CSX Corporation has received the Maryland Green Registry's 2011 Leadership Award for its commitment to improvements and achievements in environmen...
  • CMA CGM Group appoints new vice-president marketing and commercial global accounts
    CMA CGM, a France-based shipping group, chose Philly Teixeira to be the group's vice-president marketing and commercial global accounts, effective 6 June. With a degree in politica...
  • Varamar takes over commerical management of "Thor Venture" 15. Juni 2011 The shipowner K/S Dania Venture and its Danish Bank have decided to change the commercial management of their ship the "Thor Venture". It is being transferred to Ukrainia...
  • New WWPC member for Czechia and Slovakia
    LS International Cargo GmbH organizacni slozka Melnik, based in Czechia, has been appointed as the WWPC exclusive member in that country and in Slovakia, with immediate effect. The...
  • Kuehne + Nagel renews contract with Cameron for global logistics business
    Kuehne + Nagel has been re-awarded Cameron's global business, which includes handling the latter company's air logistics, sea logistics, as well as road and rail services for the n...
  • Wincanton says fiscal 2010 was problematic
    Wincanton, an international logistics and transport service provider based in Great Britain, had difficulties in fiscal 2010. In business year 2010/2011 that ended on 31 March 2011...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • Knud E. Hansen books Canada ferry design order
  • NOL plans $1.54 billion box ship splurge
  • Graig to manage Chinese-owned bulk carrier
  • BMT Nigel Gee develops new wind farm vessel technologies
  • ST Marine books AHTS order from Swire Pacific

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • Port of Vancouver, USA inks lease with Sapa Extrusions
  • Port of Portland office building receives LEED environmental nod
  • Crowley vessels take home Coast Guard rescue honor
  • Pacific Northwest ports gaining ground on emissions
  • Trucking association hires Decker as legislative affairs vice president

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • Owners eye brighter future as VLCC rate rises expected
    A healthier vessel supply picture in the Middle East Gulf adds to rate rise forecast
  • Vietnam eyes ambitious coal import plans
    But Vietnam's coal import target of 100m tonnes requires hefty infrastructure invsetment
  • China's construction sector drives record steel volumes
    Iron ore imports for China's steel industry will help supprt dry bulk carriers
  • Boxship blues as charter market dives
    Amid less chartering, the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index went down for another week
  • Asia-Middle East box trades outgrow transatlantic sector
    Transatlantic trades have not experienced a similar recovery to that on the transpacific and Asia-Europe routes
  • Brussels to study passengership terrorist threat
    Security is big issue as cruise operators forecast to invest €10.8bn on 23 newbuildings over four years
  • Call for port guidelines over armed security on vessels
    PVI boss demands action as employees charged with espionage are released after six months in Eritrea
  • London Greeks say government's handling has left flag close to paralysis
    Ministry overhaul blamed for low morale among Greek coast guard officers
  • 'Poor image' of recycling yards in Indian sub-continent slammed
    Working conditions have improved to include protective clothing and ISO certification, conference told
  • NOL finally joins the big ships club with 14,000 teu newbuildings
    Updated: Letters of intent signed with South Korean yards for 12 vessels at around $1.5bn
  • Peak season surcharge bid renewed
    Move aims to reverse declining revenues on transpacific eastbound sailings
  • Portek mystery bidder ordered to make its intentions clear
    Singapore's Securities Industry Council warns of 50-day deadline
  • UK coastguards to go on strike
    MCA workers also expected to join one-day action by public sector employees over pensions
  • Asian shipowners push yards for more efficient ships
    Progress appears slow, but rising bunker prices are focusing minds on saving fuel
  • Dry bulk companies face battle for survival
    Moody's downgrade warns that overcapacity will cause industry conditions to deteriorate over next 12-18 months
  • LA confident as box volumes edge up
    Fall in empty containers helps nudge May volumes up to 692,900 teu
  • Doha Port expansion plan attracts bids for second tenders
    Nine companies through to next stage in battle for Qatar's 2m teu capacity site
  • India to open up terminal concessions to major bulk cargo owners
    Shipping and ports industry invited to comment on ministry's draft proposals
  • Binning the Basel ban
    Move to drop the existing ship scrapping rules is a blow for common sense from the EU
  • Stolt-Nielsen takes 70% stake in Marstel Terminals
    Expansion planned after deal secures bulk liquid storage capacity in Australia and New Zealand
  • Fazel Fazelbhoy exits Topaz as Renaissance boss steps in
    Quiet departure follows pulling of $500m IPO in March
  • Mitsui OSK to raise $372m in bond issue
    Shipping line goes to market for first time in 18 months to roll over some existing debt
  • Container shipping outlook remains gloomy
    Asia-Europe trade deeply in the red and transpacific is at breakeven at best
  • Excel inks two-year charters for kamsarmax pair
    Deal with 'credible counterparties' lifts fleet coverage to 74% for 2011
  • Graig to manage first Chinese vessel
    Contract for Zhong An's bulker King Peace seen as important move for shipmanager
  • Modernisation long overdue
    Electronic bills of lading have been on the cards for many years; now it's time for them to be implemented

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • Moody's sours on shipping
    RATING agency Moody's today graded down its shipping outlook from stable to negative, predicting "deteriorating conditions" in the next 12-18 months
  • Strikers close Greek ports
    STRIKERS closed Greek ports today, with dockworkers and passenger ship crews participating in a nationwide general strike to protest the government's austerity moves
  • Suit targets Eagle Bulk
    EAGLE Bulk today responded to a shareholder suit alleging that CEO Sophocles Zoullas and other executives enriched themselves at investor expense
  • Stowaways found hiding at UK port
    UK BORDER Agency officers have discovered nine stowaways hidden in a van that arrived on a P&O ferry at Hull after travelling from the Netherlands
  • LA box exports jump
    BOX EXPORTS through Los Angeles increased by 14.7% year on year in May as demand from Asia remained strong
  • EC mulls HK recycling rules
    THE EC plans to adopt new ship recycling legislation before the end of the year that is likely to be based on the Hong Kong Convention
  • Nuclear port row erupts
    NUCLEAR materials and dangerous chemicals are reportedly being transported through Rostock without the German Baltic port's officials being informed
  • Stolt-Nielsen buys Oz, NZ terminal stake
    OSLO-listed Stolt-Nielsen has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in Marstel Terminals, which owns nine bulk-liquid storage facilities in Australia and New Zealand
  • Capesize rates plunge
    BROKERS told Fairplay Capesize rates are expected to remain soft, as rates in the Atlantic have plunged to about $6,000 per day today, from almost $9,000 per day in May
  • Rio Tinto hastens Oz expansion
    RIO TINTO announced today that it has approved $676M in spending to speed up port and rail development for its Pilbara expansion programme
  • Novorossiysk volumes drop
    RUSSIA'S Novorossiysk port exported 47% less timber year on year last month, while crude shipments dropped by 3% year on year
  • Honourable intentions, Portek suitor?
    SINGAPORE'S office for mergers and takeovers today intervened in the continuing tussle for port operator Portek
  • Axed order sparks legal skirmish
    FRENCH carrier LDA's attorneys are seeking S$4.8M ($3.9M) in compensation from Singapore shipbuilder ST Marine over a cancelled ro-pax order

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • Transnet to build 'new Durban'
  • New rail service for UK
  • German warship takes fight to pirates
  • CSAV's rates continue slide
  • LA/LB's volumes up - but growth rate slows

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • Industry on trial?
    Shipping financier says investor lawsuit against Eagle Bulk has set the stage for class action chaos.
  • RS Platou ices IPO
    Top brass at Peter Anker-led firm pulls the plug on $60m listing after sealing regulatory stamp just hours ago.
  • IPOs put to the test
    Investors eye capital market buffet as RS Platou, Hoegh LNG and Asia Offshore close in on Oslo listings.
  • Eagle under attack
    Sophocles Zoullas and nine Eagle Bulk directors land in the crosshairs of lawsuit alleging excessive pay and conflicts of interest.
  • ST Marine gets AHTS four
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder chalks up an order worth nearly $180m from Swire Pacific Offshore.
  • CSDC named heir
    Shanghai-listed unit of Chinese giant will take over all its tankers and bulkers to avoid "competition."
  • California dreamin'
    Plans for a 200 VLCCs-a-year facility have shipping pundits scratching heads and wondering whether it might really happen in greenest and wackiest place on Earth.
  • Ro-ro rewards for Hainan
    Chinese shipowner says 2010 net earnings rose 37% as revenue increased.
  • Sirat in at CMA CGM
    Former Suez Energy boss is the new group finance chief at French container line.
  • NOL bags boxship haul
    Singapore-based containership giant kickstarts its 2011 newbuildings programme with $1.5bn swoop for 12 vessels.
  • Subsea scoops DONG deal
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner's vessels will help support Siri platform for Danish energy company.
  • DM&S hires big-name trio
    Singaporean law firm grabs three top names, including Colin Jarraw, from rival firms to head new shipping arm.
  • India left redfaced
    Embarrassment as Pakistani comes to Indian aid while navy fails to thwart second pirate attack.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • More ships called U.S. ports in 2010
    A U.S. Maritime Administration report released Tuesday showed a 13 percent increase in oceangoing ship calls at U.S. ports in 2010. Vessel Calls Snapshot, 2010 showed 7,579 oceangoing ships made 62,747 calls at U.S. ports in 2010. That reverses a ...
  • U.S. volume, consumer sales up in May
    Container volume at the Southern California ports rose moderately in May, though imports were stronger than overall volume. Imports rose 5.5 percent to 360,969 TEUs at the Port of Los Angeles, and improved 4 percent to 275,100 TEUs, at the Port of...
  • China seeks increase in U.S. NVO bond
    China wants to increase the amount of the bond that U.S. non-vessel-operating common carriers must post when doing business in that country. Taking up an issue raised during bilateral talks with the United States last fall, China is proposing the ...
  • Fake clubs leave golfers in rough, CBP warns
    Some amateur golfers are failing to make par when it comes to buying legitimate equipment made overseas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Tuesday that seizures of counterfeit golf equipment from China, much of it purchased over the Internet...
  • NYK creates China auto logistics unit
    Japanese ocean carrier NYK said Wednesday it has established a wholly owned subsidiary, NYK Automotive Logistics (China), in Tianjin to strengthen the company's finished-car logistics business in China. NYK started its finished-car logistics busin...
  • Sirat joins CMA CGM as CFO
    French liner carrier CMA CGM said Wednesday it has named Michael Sirat as group chief financial officer. Sirat has joined from Suez Energy, where he was group senior vice president of finance, tax and treasury. He also spent 11 years at the French ...
  • MSC plans peak season surcharge from Asia
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will implement a peak season surcharge on cargo moving from the Far East-Asia to the United States and Canada, effective July 15. The increase will apply to cargo moving through ports on either the East or West c...
  • NOL goes big with 14,000-TEU ship order
    NOL, the Singapore-based parent company of container APL, said Wednesday it has signed letters of intent with two South Korean shipyards to build 12 vessels worth $1.5 billion. The order includes a 10-vessel series from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industr...
  • Ports America, MSC to expand Newark terminal
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey board approved plans Tuesday to expand the Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) to 287 acres from 180. The agency said the expansion will create a modern terminal, improve traffic flow in the port, an...
  • Trending upward
    U.S. volume, consumer sales up in May Container volume at the Southern California ports rose moderately in May, though imports were stronger than overall volume. Imports rose 5.5 percent to 360,969 TEUs at the Port of Los Angeles, and improved 4 pe...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 15, 2011
  • IFO prices fall in Fujairah
    Deliveries available for supply between June 17-25.
  • Rotterdam market mixed; More strikes in Piraeus
    Workers at Hellenic Petroleum's three refineries have joined the strike.
  • Northwest Ports make progress on clean air target
    In 2010, 56% of ships calling frequently at Seattle used low-sulphur fuel.
  • NOL newbuilds will replace less fuel-efficient ships
    14,000 TEU ships will be largest in company's fleet.
  • Bunker fuel to be pumped from capsized vessel
    Investigations into cause of accident are continuing.
  • Bunker surcharges: Shippers have 'no idea' how some are calculated
    'Not clear' if bunker surcharges are 'truly reflective' of costs.
  • LNG bunkering terminals 'very easy to realise'
    LNG can be supplied directly from semi trailers or tank containers, says CEO of Liquiline.
  • Asian IFO prices falling mid-week
    Prices for distillates generally up in key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Call for LNG bunkering connector standard
    Standard for connectors will make LNG bunkering 'much easier.'
  • Sinopec Zhoushan May bunker sales hit 200,000 mt
    Bonded bunker sales in May increase 33% from April's volumes.
  • South China fuel oil imports expected to rise in June
    In line with recovering demand for bunker fuels in Hong Kong.

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