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September 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise terminals act to woo more cruise lines
    Asian cruise terminals are trying to turn themselves into 'one-stop shops' to woo more cruise lines to the region.
  • Dry bulk market overshadowed by oversupply
    The dry bulk shipping industry will face more pressure in the coming months as owners struggle with a growing glut of vessels and a global economic slowdown, a top ship industry official said on Wednesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • ANZDA peak season surcharges of US$250/TEU, $500/FEU apply Oct 15
  • Container volumes in north Europe expected to fall in 2012: Port Tracker
  • Evergreen cuts in half UAM pendulum service
  • MCC Transport to deploy 5,527-TEU feeder on Tanjung Pelepas-Thailand run
  • Chongqing handles 3.4 million tonnes of international cargo in half year
  • China passes port construction fee collection target by 14pc to US$1.8 billion
  • Reefers out of South America rated tops in SeaIntel on-time reliability index
  • Danske Bank's European Freight Forwarding Index indicates more gloom ahead
  • Felixstowe needs rail upgrade to support box growth: KPMG accountants
  • US seaports race to boost infrastructure ahead of Panama Canal expansion
  • Kuehne + Nagel expansion in at Duisburg logistics 'campus'
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo down 11.8pc to 131,448 tonnes in August
  • New congressional deal likely to keep FAA functioning until February
  • Netherland's e-freight is expanded at Schiphol with academy
  • Aviation provides high divorce rates in India - says counsellor

Exim Indiaweb site
  • InterManager calls for freedom of choice in deploying armed guards onboard ships
  • Maersk Line launches unique Daily Maersk service between Asia & North Europe
  • Shanghai to host worlds largest gathering of freight forwarders
  • Views differ on exempting liner conferences from competition laws
  • Pak approves import of extra 18 items from India
  • Traders ink contracts to export 5 lakh t of rice
  • JNPT hosts seminar on ballast water
  • Mazagon Dock-Pipavav shipyard deal hits choppy waters
  • Govt may review ban on onion exports: Thomas
  • Inflation climbs to 9.78 pc in Aug.; rate hikes likely
  • Rising costs put seafood exports in a bind
  • State to refund VAT paid by SEZ units: Chavan
  • Third India-China-Russia trilateral conference on September 20, 21

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Loxx on expansion drive
    Loxx is expanding with a new 20,000 sqm plot at its site in Gelsenkirchen (Germany). The company aims to use the new site for one or two customers, to expand value-adding services ...
  • Lloyd Fonds launches first maritime venture capital investment
    Lloyd Fonds is launching a strategic investment option in a venture capital investment in maritime port logistics in its private placement Lloyd Fonds Maritime Innovation. With a m...
  • Southern Air to operate three more B777Fs for DHL Express
    Southern Air to operate three more B777Fs for DHL Express Express provider DHL is adding three Boeing B777 freighters that will expand its capacity and boost transit times along gr...
  • SkyCargo reaches Down Under
    Emirates SkyCargo, Emirates Airline's freight division, celebrated the inaugural service of its new Far East and Australasia freighter route recently. The weekly service, operated ...
  • Swissport rolls out Transputec's Shield Intelefile
    Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of cargo services to the aviation sector, has signed a global contract with London-based Transputec Computers for its ...
  • PD Ports welcomes increased capacity on Teesport-Zeebrugge service
    P&O Ferries' new freight ferry, the "Bore Song", will significantly expand capacity on the service to Teesport. The Bore ro-flex class ship, chartered by P&O from...
  • Demag Cranes delivers five mobile port cranes to the Netherlands
    Demag Cranes is further expanding its business in the Netherlands. The company recently won orders from three major terminal operators for the delivery of five Gottwald mobile port...
  • Nicolette van der Jagt to head Clecat
    Nicolette van der Jagt is set to succeed Marco Sorgetti as director general of Clecat, the Brussels-based European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistic and Customs Servi...
  • DB Schenker adding branches in China
    DB Schenker, the logistics unit of Deutsche Bahn (DB), aims to further expand its network in China. By the end of the year, 15 new sites are to be created there. These include citi...
  • Vopak and Enagas complete acquisition of LNG terminal in Mexico
    The joint venture between Vopak (60%) and Enagas (40%) has successfully completed a previously-announced acquisition of an LNG storage and regasification terminal in Altamira (Mexi...
  • Old Dominion opens facility in Madison, Wisconsin
    Thomasville (USA)-based transport company Old Dominion Freight Line recently opened a new service centre in Madison. The centre complements Old Dominion's four existing service cen...
  • UIRR welcomes amendment to Eurovignette
    The European Council reached a landmark decision recently, approving the compromise amendment to the Eurovignette directive. The UIRR welcomes this resolution as a breakthrough in ...
  • Daimler Trucks among ÖkoGlobe prize winners
    The Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid truck was one of the prize winners at ÖkoGlobe 2011, held in Karlsruhe recently. Europe's first production series hybrid truck took third pla...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Bridgestone cops plea in marine hose price-fixing case
  • Another $1.82 billion for second and third Zumwalt class destroyers
  • 825-ton superlift completes aircraft carrier's stern
  • Lürssen Werft said to make offer for Blohm + Voss
  • VT Halter Marine delivers second OSG ATB tug unit
  • IHC Merwede enters dredge rental market
  • Austal USA launches first JHSV
  • InterManager seeks freedom of choice on use of armed guards
  • Bryan Nichols joins Vigor Industrial sales team
  • Joint Investigation Team issues Deepwater Horizon report

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Port of Newport demolition work set to go around the clock
  • Camas-Washougal development board schedules After Hours presentation
  • Matson continues string of Quest for Quality awards
  • Halter Marine delivers new articulated tug barge
  • Panama Canal Authority partners with Port of Corpus Christi

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Opec maintains hold over crude prices
    In 2010, more than 80% of variability in global exports could be explained by fluctuations in Middle East exports; a trend that is continuing
  • Cost-sharing buoys owners' profits
    Multi-client strategies allow data to be licensed to multiple parties
  • Pre-exploration seismic data offers competitive advantages
    Better data means a higher probability of finding commercial quantities of hydrocarbons
  • Seismic vessel owners upgrade fleets to stay ahead of the game
    Cash flow generated from operations is being plowed back into fleet upgrades
  • Time to sharpen negotiation skills
    Optimism is key to clinching the best deals but often 'ambition levels' are set too low
  • Rust buckets: It's not what you call it, it's how it's done
    Shashank Agrawal insists on the phrase 'ship recycling', but breaking up safely is hard to do
  • MIRG to be wound up in December
    Owners and unions slam UK decision to look to private sector for emergency response
  • Golar said to have secured 10-year LNG charter for newbuilding
    Vessel is one of eight on order at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea
  • Transatlantic gasoil trade from US still on top
    As gasoline trade from Europe stays sluggish
  • China well-placed to weather slump
    Maritime sector stays aggressively positioned for growth despite inflation, export troubles and a stronger yuan
  • South-east Asian cargoes drive supramax rates up in the Pacific
    Atlantic market is "running out of steam" say brokers
  • AET relets VLCC to Unipec for floating storage
    MISC-owned vessel chartered out for 60-90 days employment at rates well above current spot market
  • European shippers welcome Daily Maersk
    Focus on total transportation time is more momentous than may appear at first sight, says Cambon
  • US ethanol exports fuel chemical tanker market
    As US gasoline consumption drops, the US exports more ethanol on specialised vessels
  • Fire on Hurtigruten ferry kills two crew
    Investigation launched after more than 260 people flee blaze on ro-ro Nordlys
  • Tui denies rift over future of Hapag-Lloyd
    IPO still an option for disposing of container line stake
  • IEA ends disrupted Libyan oil supply action plan as sanctions are lifted
    About 97% of crude and oil products stocks released in late June were used
  • InterManager calls on flag states to allow guards on vessels
    Armed guards are in the best interest of seafarers
  • Capesize rates decline for the first time in seven trading days
    Fixtures for Australia-China iron ore voyages show dip in prices
  • UK Parliament's transport committee to probe low-sulphur fuel rules
    Four-week period to hear industry evidence on impact of regulations
  • HMM ups the ante on emerging markets
    Korean boxline shifts to 20% short-term charter to capture opportunities on African and Latin America trades
  • Containers safety database goes live
    Carriers and ship operators being invited to join up with CINSnet organisation
  • Up in smoke
    Axing the UK's Maritime Incident Response Group could go badly wrong
  • Uncertainty over location of pirate attacks after the monsoon season ends
    Concerns over attacks beyond naval patrol areas and possible new targets, such as rigs
  • Le Havre quashes China takeover talk
    Port's commercial director says Hsueh Sheng Wang warehousing deal has sparked misleading headlines
  • Port Klang expects double-digit growth in 2011
    Intra-Asia trade is helping Malaysia's largest container port maintain its momentum
  • Time to embrace EEDI
    The International Chamber of Shipping is right in urging shipowners to embrace EEDI
  • Call for owners to pay ransoms sooner
    Negotiating over small sums only increases distress on seafarers.
  • Petrobras pays premium for ageing Ship Finance International VLCCs
    Brokers say John Fredriksen company has done an 'exceptional' deal above scrap-market values

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • London adds to Thames cat network
    LONDON has opened a £1.7M ($2.7M) addition to its Thames high-speed transport network, the Port of London Authority told Fairplay today
  • Novorossiysk grain gains
    RUSSIA'S Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport said shipments of grain during August rose to 990,000 tonnes, 24% better than in July
  • First nuclear waste since quake reaches Japan
    A NUCLEAR fuel carrier reportedly docked today with the first cargo of radioactive waste to be transported to Japan since its Match quake crisis
  • Bullish semaphore seen for MR tankers
    A FLIP of two medium-range products tankers indicates the sector's bullish outlook, according to Norwegian shipbroker Lorentzen & Stemoco
  • Weak FFA affects Capesizes
    BROKERS told Fairplay today a big gap between the physical and paper markets of Capesize bulkers is slowing pushing rates up
  • Keppel shares seen as bargain
    ANALYSTS said today a drop in the value of Singapore rig builder Keppel's stocks could spur investors, given the stock's blue-chip status
  • Trickle-down tracked at last
    BROKERS told Fairplay today Panamax bulker rates have started slowly rising, signaling that the Capesize recovery might finally be trickling down
  • Wallet in hand, Precious open to spot
    KHALID Hashim, boss of Thai drybulk carrier Precious Shipping, today told Fairplay he is open to the spot market
  • Lürssen said to bid for Blohm + Voss
    GERMAN yacht and naval shipyard Lürssen is believed to be competing to take over compatriot builder Blohm + Voss

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Truck Carriers Seeing Strong Demand
    Truckload demand is stronger than the general economy, with TransCore Freight Solution's spot market index climbing 47 percent from a...
  • Greenbrier, ARI See Strong Railcar Market
    Railcar manufacturer Greenbrier and American Railcar Industries continue to see strong demand to build new units, in what they say...
  • UPS Expects Rising Revenue, Profit Through 2016
    UPS will increase revenue 6 to 8 percent annually through 2016 and raise earnings 10 to 15 percent during that...
  • Maersk's Kolding On Daily Service, On-Time Delivery (Video)
    Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding discusses the carrier's new daily Asia-Europe service, which consists of 70 post-Panamax ships leaving from...
  • Workers Strike Again at Indian Port
    Workers at India's Port of Chennai launched a wildcat strike Thursday morning to protest the death of a colleague in...
  • UPS Projects Strong Holiday Shipping Growth
    UPS is gearing up for what it expects to be one of its strongest ever holiday peak shipping seasons, and...
  • Tablet Computer Shipments Soar 300 Percent
    Personal computer sales are slowing, but portable tablet computers are flying off the shelves, and shipment forecasts for the products...
  • Ex-ILA Officer Charged With Embezzlement
    A former officer of an International Longshoremen's Association Local 1233 in Newark, N.J., was charged with stealing more than $100,000...
  • ILWU Reaches Pact With Grain Operators
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached a tentative agreement late Wednesday with grain elevator operators in the Pacific Northwest,...
  • Moody's Gives J.B. Hunt 'Positive' Rating
    Moody's Investors Services raised its ratings outlook for intermodal trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services from stable to positive, based...
  • Gaps in Margins
    One of my curious discoveries when researching a column recently on the growing market share of non-vessel-operating common carriers in...
  • Infrastructure Party Poopers
    Q: Can you help me understand what's going on in Washington these days? President Obama has proposed extending funding...
  • Maersk Goes Daily
    If Maersk Line's latest bid to muscle aside competition for shipper business is to succeed, the carrier will have to...
  • Whose Economics?
    It's tempting to look at Maersk Line's announcement of daily service with delivery guarantees within the tight parameters of the...
  • Port of Mumbai Extends Breaks To Shippers
    The Port of Mumbai extended by six months its concessions on container stuffing and de-stuffing charges to boost container throughput,...
  • MCC Adds Vessel, Eyes Expanded Asia Cabotage Service
    MCC Transport may expand its presence in Asia's cabotage market after purchasing its third vessel this year, increasing the Intra-Asia...
  • KCS Rail Freight Grew in Mid-September
    The rail freight market has strengthened further in the first two weeks of September for Kansas City Southern, after a...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Pushes Back IPO for 12 to 15 Months
    Hapag-Lloyd is ruling out an initial public offering in the next 12 to 15 months, according to the German ocean...
  • NYK Quits Providing Chassis at Port of NY-NJ
    NYK Line will quit providing free intermodal chassis in the Northeast region, including the Port of New York and New...
  • Falling Air Rates Dampen Sea-Air Demand
    Falling air freight rates are dampening demand for combined use of ocean and air transport to ship goods from Asia...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Zim, Coscon and Orsero confirm takeover of Agrexco service
  • IMO: political will still lacking in Somali piracy crisis
  • Death of liner oracle Balling
  • Nordana returns to Libya
  • Horizon Lines moves along path to refinancing

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Bridgestone fined $28m
    Tokyo-based manufacturing giant coughs up cash to squash tanker hose conspiracy.
  • Star blasts JFC
    Fruit fight sours as Star Reefers CEO trashes Russian trader over unpaid damages tied to chopped charters.
  • RBS backs Marco loan
    Creditor prepares to shell out $4.8m to help toss Antonio Zacchello's ailing tanker arms on the road to recovery.
  • Moody's sings bulker blues
    Turmoil in the bulker market triggers agency's attack on Excel Maritime Carriers' credit rating.
  • Ezra fundraiser still kicking
    Reports a securities issue is dead have been grossly exaggerated, according to offshore shipowner.
  • IEA halts Libyan oil prop
    The IEA's Libyan oil replacement project has now done its job and will be brought to an end.
  • Farstad settles fire row
    Norwegian offshore operator gets 70% of claim after nine year battle over deadly tank cleaning accident.
  • Piracy spreads to Togo
    Twin attempts on products tankers off Lome mark new phase for West Africa's growing menace.
  • Lurssen linked to B+V
    German yacht maker said to have made offer to buy ThyssenKrupp-owned shipyard.
  • Fire assessment goes private
    UK Coastguard is to step back from its fire assessment and advisory role and engage private salvors.
  • Aon sets out K&R virtues
    Top broker moves to counter shipowner reluctance to spend on insurance against the pirate threat.
  • Trada wants bulker cash
    Indonesian owner looking for $250m of finance to pursue new dry cargo additions to fleet.
  • Two dead in ferry fire
    Crew killed after engine room blaze tears through Hurtigruten's Nordlys at Alesund.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Maersk Line
    Maersk amends Asia/Med network said this week it has adjusted its Asia/Mediterranean service network, adding calls in Valencia and La Spezia and narrowing rotations on services connecting its key Asian origin ports with Port Said in Egypt. Maersk s...
  • 'We were chasing our tail'
  • Maersk amends Asia/Med network
    Maersk Line said this week it has adjusted its Asia/Mediterranean service network, adding calls in Valencia and La Spezia and narrowing rotations on services connecting its key Asian origin ports with Port Said in Egypt. The adjustments affect fiv...
  • Maersk seeks rate hikes for multiple trades
    Maersk Line said this week it is seeking rate increases on a host of global trades. From Oct. 1, the line plans these increases: - Southeast Asia to Australia, $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot container. - Northern Europe to the East...
  • L.A.-Long Beach August volumes fall hard
    Southern California's container ports said volume fell 8 percent in August to 1.26 million TEUs, including a 12.3 percent throughput drop at the Port of Long Beach. Long Beach's August volume fell to 525,929 TEUs, including a 14.2 percent drop in l...
  • Horizon Lines closes on bridge loan
    Horizon Lines said Wednesday it has closed on a bridge loan facility of up to $25 million from a group on noteholders and reached an agreement with its existing bank group to amend its current credit facility to accommodate the bridge loan. It also...
  • Maersk swaps N.Y.-N.J. terminals on TA2
    Maersk Line will in October switch its TA2 service calls at the Port of New York-New Jersey from the APM Terminals facility to the Maher Terminals facility, the line said this week. APMT is Maersk Line's sister company. The switch will occur Oct. 9...
  • MSC abandons Asia/Med-Black Sea peak fee
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Wednesday it has suspended its planned peak season surcharge from the Far East to eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea ports. The line hadoriginally planned a fee , $225 per TEU, from Sept. 5, but delayed it until Sep...
  • UPS lets receivers change delivery terms
    UPS Wednesday said it will launch on Oct. 3 a new product called UPS My Choice, which is designed to make it easier for receivers of parcels to avoid missed deliveries. The company said out of the 5 million or so homes it visits each day, it leave...
  • U.S. supports Vietnam airport expansion
    The U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a grant agreement with the Middle Airports Corp. (MAC) to help expand Chu Lai International Airport, Vietnam's largest airfield. The grant will fund a feasibility study of the Chu Lai Airport becoming a ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
  • Fujairah prices rise
    Bunker prices soft in cape Town.
  • IMO optimistic ahead of Durban climate talks
    Confidence growing that IMO will be able to continue work on MBMs after initial GHG success.
  • Waste plastic 'can be converted to marine fuel'
    Hong Kong company is extracting 'low sulphur fuel oil' from plastic waste.
  • Rotterdam prices gain double-digits
    Some suppliers were fully booked until September 19.
  • Government 'opposes' attacks on ECA regulations
    Sweden will implement tougher sulphur rules, says Environment Minister.
  • Sulphur regulations 'will dwarf impact of carbon prices'
    New study suggests MBMs will not deliver CO2 emission reductions not already driven by cost of low sulphur fuel.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks up week-on-week
    High prices kept demand in check, say players.
  • Pirates target fuel oil tanker
    Malaysian naval unit fires warning shot.
  • Bunker prices in Asian ports on upswing
    Demand mixed and supplies sufficient at key Asian bunker hubs.
  • Gibraltar: New call for public debate on bunker proposal
    Opponents call for more discussion 'regardless of Environmental Impact Assessment.'
  • New bunker trader in Dan-Bunkering
    New trader joined Middelfart office on September 1.
  • Kochi names funding partners for bunkering project
    Multi-user liquid facility can store 3.42 million mt of bunkers per annum.
  • Hong Kong supplier to deploy 3,800 mt bunker tanker
    Chuang Xin says it will be the 'biggest bunker tanker' in the port.
  • Aegean sees above average volume of shares traded
    Aegean shares up on Wednesday, outperforming the overall market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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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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