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June 17, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore shipowners ready for ILO seafarer convention
    Singapore shipowners welcomed the government's ratification of a proposed Bill of Rights for seafarers, saying that as responsible operators, they are ready to meet their obligations under the convention.'
  • Asian container shipping faces headwinds
    As latest statistics released from the major economies suggest slowdown in global economy ahead, most research houses have sounded cautious note on Asian container-shipping sector for the second half of this year.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC sets US$400/FEU Asia-North America peak season surcharge July 15
  • NOL to buy ten 14,000 TEU ships, two 9,000 TEUers from Korea
  • Hong Kong port up 0.4pc in May to 1.98 million TEU, Singapore up 6pc
  • Hanjin and NYK start joint Far East-Middle East service on July 7
  • First fall in 11 months for US retail blamed on Japanese disasters
  • OECD sees slight slowing of global growth as BRICs slacken pace
  • Grand China Shipping adds Busan call to Pacific Express
  • Alataw Pass cargo volume increased 3pc in first four months
  • Tianjin port's throughput to hit 560 million tonnes by 2015
  • New Zealand Lyttelton port quake wrecks previous quake's repair work
  • Nhava Sheva's port handles 2pc fewer containers from April to May
  • CMA CGM appoints Michel Sirat as chief financial officer
  • UK forwarders agree to changes to the European CASS programme
  • Antwerp port modernises locks ahead of barge container growth
  • BAX Global, Schenker, Panalpina fined US$4.2 million for NZ price fixing
  • Qatar Airways chief blasts IATA as being 'of the few, for the few'
  • St Louis China air hub complete waste of taxpayer money: consultant
  • Paris-based WFS appointed official ground handler at Paris Air Show

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM appoints Michel Sirat as Group Chief Financial Officer
  • Tanker freed on payment of second-highest $ 12 million!
  • MMTC bids for complex fertilisers
  • Orders for export of 3.93 lakh tonnes sugar issued till date
  • Adani Group employees turn out in large numbers for MPSEZ's blood donation camps
  • Gujarat objects to Port Regulatory Authority Bill
  • KPT inks MoU with oil companies for setting up spill response centre at Kandla
  • AI signs MoU with Slovenian carrier
  • Service tax on rail freight deferred again
  • Despite govt data claiming 22.3 pc growth, facts confirm slowdown: Fieo
  • RBI raises key interest rates by 25 basis points
  • BCHAA completes training programme series for CHA staff
  • Bengal Chamber's 'Seminar on East Coast Ports' on July 8
  • DAMCO appoints sales agent in Nepal

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • Lufthansa Cargo Charter flies two big generators to Japan on Antonov 124
    Last week, an Antonov AN-124 freighter chartered by Lufthansa Cargo Charter GmbH and its customer Agility, left Frankfurt Hahn Airport with a heavy load for one of Japans biggest b...
  • First Western carrier returns to Baghdad
    On 8 June, Austrian Airlines returned to the Iraqi capital Baghdad after a 21-year absence. This will be Austrian's second destination in Iraq, together with the city of Erbil...
  • TransContainer signs agreements with foreign partners
    The Russian intermodal container transport provider TransContainer has signed a number of agreements. The pact with Germany's DB Schenker Rail Automotiv foresees the creation of a ...
  • Gefco obtains EU Marco Polo grant for Vesoul-Kaluga rail flows
    The French Gefco group has announced that its project to implement a rail link between Vesoul (France), and Kaluga (Russia), is to be supported by the European Commission's Marco P...
  • Alphabet sets foot in Czechia
    Alphabet, an international fleet management and leasing enterprise, is now offering its services in Czechia, in cooperation with UniCredit Fleet Management. Alphabet's portfolio en...
  • Severe shortage of drivers
    At the German association for automotive logistics' "Verein Automobillogistik im DSLV e.V's" recent annual conference, which was staged in Luxembourg, it was said that a ...
  • Serbian Railways now a joint stock company
    The Serbian Government has converted Serbian Railways into a joint stock company called Serbian Railways. The entity is 100% state-owned. The railway reorganization will not r...
  • Prologis: changes in European management
    Now that the merger of AMB Property Corporation and ProLogis has been completed, Peter Schuijlenburg is taking on the role of senior vice-president, regional director Nor...
  • Mory fighting off Caravelle's takeover attempt
    The French road haulage and logistics group Mory is attempting to ward off a takeover attempt by the Caravelle group, a specialist for the rehabilitation and recovery of businesses...
  • VOTG managing director Heike Clausen becomes vice-president of ITCO
    Heike Clausen, managing director of VOTG Tanktainer GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hamburg wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft, has been appointed ...
  • AF-KLM Cargo adds 5th full freighter flight to Mexico City
    Starting today (16 June), Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo will operate a fifth full-freighter flight to Mexico City. This service, which is operated with a Boeing B777F on...
  • Port of Halifax invests in new super postpanamax container gantries
    The port of Halifax (Canada), which is owned by the Macquarie Infrastructure Partners group, and which has the deepest basin on the US east coast, is investing in two new super pos...
  • Yangshan investing USD 1.54 billion in new berths
    The port of Yangshan (China) is to invest USD 1.54 billion in new berths for large containerships. The port, which is located in Hangzhou Bay, was officially phased in in 2005. Sin...
  • Global Ports Group: IPO to generate USD 750 million
    The Russian port group Global Ports wants to make USD 750 million with an initial public offering (IPO) in London. If the target is achieved, it will be the largest IPO of any Russ...
  • CEE has new member for Afghanistan and Pakistan
    Cargo Equipment Experts Ltd (CEE) has a new member for Afghanistan and Pakistan in the shape of Fiza Logistics Pvt Ltd. The latter firm, which operates offices in Kabul, Islamabad ...
  • Logwin expands network in South China
    The logistics service provider Logwin is opening three new offices in South China this year as part of its expansion plans across the country. A sales office opened in Dongguan in ...
  • Quehenberger Logistics: new forwarding terminal in Belgrade
    Quehenberger Logistics Serbia opened a new forwarding terminal in the Serbian capital Belgrade at the beginning of June. The terminal, which covers 1,000 sqm in the first phase, ca...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • Davie Yards poised to receive two ferry orders
  • Kirby confirms second quarter earnings guidance
  • Wärtsilä "committed and ready" to meet exhaust gas scrubber demand
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded construction contract for DDG 113
  • Copper-free antifouling receives Navy QPL approval
  • OceanSaver introduces next generation BWT system

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • Port Tracker report eyes steady container volume count
  • Horizon Lines taps Nikkhoo as Hawaii general manager
  • Washington State Ferries honors engine room workers for reliability
  • NOL Group places orders for 12 new container ships
  • Boeing predicts boom years for airplane manufacturing

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • Shipping companies must use new pool of ratings labour
    RMT is hoping there will now be a greater chance of candidates that come through the new scheme finding seagoing employment
  • UK recruits will join a 'strong and vibrant' shipping sector
    Youngsters who sign up to the MNTB training programmes will be joining a "strong and vibrant" British shipping sector
  • British merchant navy in search for more raw recruits
    With many young people in need of work, will a recruitment drive by the MNTB provide the solution?
  • Long range one tankers post first upturn in three weeks
    Brokers question how long rate rises can be sustained before owners with vessels in the west ballast through the Suez Canal
  • IEA revises down crude oil trade growth expectations
    Crude trade set to increase just 1m barrels per day to reach 35.8m bpd in 2016
  • BDI up 19 points as capesize rates climb on all routes
    The Baltic dry Index rose 19 points to 1,424 yesterday as capesize rates climbed up across all trading routes
  • Crodux unveils plans for Croatian LPG terminal
    Energy company plans to develop LPG network
  • Torm charters three ships at $16,500 a day
    Deal signals further declines for time charter rates
  • IEA oil news in brief
    Demand versus supply
  • At full speed to design more efficient ships
    Before the International Maritime Organization rushes into EEDI regulation, it should consider as a first step the mandatory publication of speed-fuel curves
  • Shipping industry's tale of two worlds
    There are two types of people in our community: those that value the technology and the detail of the huge floating assets, and those that focus on the financial and market aspects
  • Dry bulk owners gear up for a rise in grain trades
    Smaller bulkers likely to benefit from extra cargoes
  • Dalian to build shiprepair yard
    Location next to ship recycling facility offers flexibility for 5,000 workers
  • Dalian Shipbuilding to build world's largest green recycling yard
    Chinese state-owned engineering group expanding business to offer cradle to grave service
  • Greek shipowners poised to ride out sovereign debt default
    Operators directly involved in carrying cargoes into and out of Greece are most at risk
  • Lawsuit aims to shoot down Eagle high-fliers
    As company refutes allegations of 'disproportionate rewards' for executives, other shippers could face disgruntled shareholders
  • Back to square one
    The euphoria of last year's bounce in the container markets and operators' bottom lines has evaporated
  • The price of low sulphur
    Rising marine fuel prices are adding to the financial pressure ship faced by operators
  • German fleet expansion at risk from shipfinance problems
    Owners beset by weak KG market and timid banks, says Bremen association chief
  • NOL plunges in
    NOL's $1.5bn order for 14,000 teu boxships puts it in same league as the other 'big boys', but is it a wise move?
  • V.Ships warns of wage pressure risk from larger vessels
    Shipmanager outlines need for more seafarers with experience on bigger boxships
  • Box prices hit record high
    Fear of container shortage has seen utilisation rates hit 99%, says Textainer
  • China's irresistible rise
    Plan to build the "largest and greenest ship recycling facility in the world" show Chinese determination to move up the value chain
  • Seafarers say fear holds them back from seeking legal advice
    Survey questions more than 1,000 crew members from 58 nations on ships visiting European ports
  • Berlian Laju Tanker losses prove larger than expected
    Indonesian company hit by high financing expenses and tepid operating results
  • Iran's NITC avoids sanctions by securing hull insurance in Asia
    Indian, Chinese and Malaysian companies believed to be the most likely to have taken the business
  • Duane Morris & Selvam opens shipping practice in Singapore
    Law firm recruits experienced local trio to form maritime team
  • GPI aims to raise $572m with IPO
    Proceeds from sale of 35.5m GDRs will be invested in Russian ports

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • PDVSA seals Japan deal
    VENEZUELA has signed a loan-for-crude exports deal with Japan, adding to the positive tonne-mile effect of its Chinese exports
  • US grounding costs tanker
    AFRAMAX tanker Ratna Puja has been refloated after grounding in the Mississippi River, which has been affected by silt and shoaling
  • Mississippi bulk terminal sold
    CANADIAN National Railway has agreed to sell its IC RailMarine Terminal on the Mississippi River west of New Orleans
  • Bremen owners rescue Beluga's trainees
    BREMEN shipowners teamed up today to save local training programmes threatened by the bankruptcy of the region's largest operator, Beluga Shipping
  • Choong: Benin piracy rising
    PIRACY monitor Noel Choong has warned that the risk of attack is rising off Benin and other areas of West Africa, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Bunker demand seen rising
    DEMAND for bunker fuel in 2010 averaged 4.3M barrels per day, according to the IEA, which described the market as "one of the most opaque"
  • Is Panamax demand waning?
    BROKERS told Fairplay today concern is rising that Panamax demand is waning, with the BPI's rise slowing
  • Hanjin upsizes service to Middle East
    HANJIN Shipping of South Korea has decided to use bigger box ships on its route to the Middle East
  • China diesel hunger grows
    CHINA'S demand for diesel is forecast to jump in 3Q11 as the country's industry increases its reliance on diesel generators
  • Platou delays listing
    RS PLATOU, Norway's shipbroking and financial services group, has decided to postpone its Oslo listing because of restive equity markets
  • Supramax rates buoyed
    A BROKER today told Fairplay that higher enquiries are propping up Supramax rates, which have been softening in recent weeks
  • Singapore ratifies ILO convention
    SINGAPORE has become the first Asian country to ratify the Internatonal Labour Organisation's Maritime Labour Convention
  • China Shipping refocuses
    CSDC PLANS to refocus on transporting bulk commodities, crude oil and LNG
  • Chemical giant's losing streak grows
    INDONESIAN chemical tanker operator PT Berlian Laju said last night its net losses for FY2010 amounted to $154
  • South Korean bribery scandal erupts
    A HYUNDAI HI official told Fairplay today that police are investigating accusations of bribery in South Korea

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • Air Canada Strike Ends
    Air Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers reached a tentative agreement Thursday, just hours after the federal government introduced back-to-work...
  • Freighter Fleet to Double in 20 Years, Boeing Says
    The world fleet of freighters will double from 1,760 to 3,500 aircraft in the next 20 years, Boeing says in...
  • Regulators Ease Tough Export Control Rules
    The Commerce Department is giving exporters relief from tough export control regulations that many companies have decried as an outdated...
  • Steel Exports Fell in April
    U.S. steel exports declined 9.3 percent in April from March and 8.8 percent year-to-year, the Commerce Department said. ...
  • Retail Group Sees Imports Flat Through July
    Imports at the nation's largest container ports are expected to remain flat through July before picking up when the annual...
  • Housing Starts Advance in a Weak Market
    Construction of homes and apartments increased 3.5 percent in May from the previous month but was down 3.4 percent year-to-year,...
  • Doha to Sign Deal for Major Expansion
    The Port of Doha, Qatar, plans to award contracts to build the first phase of a new container complex in...
  • Truckers Unhappy With Pricing Model, Survey Finds
    Less-than-truckload carriers are broadly dissatisfied with LTL pricing models, but not at all optimistic about changing to a new method...
  • CN to Sell Louisiana Coal Terminal
    Canadian National Railway will sell "substantially all of the assets" of Illinois Central RailMarine Terminal near New Orleans to Raven...
  • Hanjin Changes Partners on Asia-Mideast Service
    Hanjin Shipping is teaming up with NYK Line to renew its Far East-Middle East Express service starting from early July....
  • Diana Containerships Adds Sixth Vessel to Charter Fleet
    Vessel operator and owner Diana Containerships on Thursday added a sixth ship to its fleet of containerships for hire. ...
  • APL Logistics Rolls Out 53-Foot Containers
    APL Logistics, looking for greater efficiency matching international and U.S. domestic transport, will deploy its own fleet of 53-foot containers...
  • Russia's Global Ports Readies $572 Million IPO
    Global Ports plans to raise up to $572 million from an initial public offering in London that would value Russia's...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • NOL sets out its ULCS stall
  • SeaIntel names and shames environmental performers
  • Moody's downgrades global shipping industry
  • CMA CGM gets new financial chief
  • Hanjin welcomes NYK on Far East/Middle East sling

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • Harpain seals gas fix
    German tanker owner poised to pocket nearly $7m from charter extension with Brazilian plastics player, brokers say.
  • Eitzen fails port check
    USCG finds unsafe levels of combustible gas inside compressor room of Eitzen Ethylene tanker.
  • Subsea snack
    Oslo-listed owner chows down on $2m chunk of stock after hatching buy-back scheme.
  • Torm's trilogy
    Jacob Meldgaard holds the helm as Danish owner takes two-week transaction tally to $106m with sale of another products tanker.
  • Kirby rests flood fears
    New York-listed tug and barge giant trims earnings estimates as mighty Mississippi ravages US.
  • NWS sells shipyard
    Valeran Properties snaps up controlling stake in Vladimir Lisin-owned Russian shipbuilder.
  • Taylor joins Ocean
    Ambitious five-year-old London-based tanker player acquires three-year-old boutique sale-and-purchase firm.
  • Two-year troubles
    DnB NOR's Leif Teksum warns of a tough time ahead for tankers and bulkers.
  • Maersk hits, MSC misses
    Danish behemoth is greenest, while Gianluigi Aponte's outfit is one off the bottom in environment performance table.
  • NYK joins Hanjin
    Japanese giant replaces STK and Sinokor to link with South Korean line on trade route "with great potential".
  • Blaze strikes pirated ship
    Fire forces pirate gang and crew to abandon bulker off the Somali coast.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • World Airways leases freighter to Saudi Airlines
    World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings Inc., has reached an agreement with Saudi Airlines Cargo to operate a Boeing 747-400 freighter on a full-time basis beginning in June 2011. Under the agreement, World will provide capacity for...
  • Rickmers (America) names Nagel chairman
    Rickmers-Linie (America) has named President and Chief Executive Jerry Nagel as chairman, the project cargo and heavy lift specialist carriers said Wednesday. Nagel has spent eight years with the line in North America. He'll be replaced as presiden...
  • Maersk adds Costa Rica call to Spondylus
    Maersk said its weekly Spondylus service will add a call in Moin, Costa Rica, in July. Maersk's sister company APM Terminals was recently awarded a concession to build a large container terminal in Moin. Effective July 1, the new rotation will be ...
  • NYK joins Hanjin Far East/Mideast loop
    Hanjin Shipping said Thursday it is switching partners on a service it operates linking the Far East and Middle East. Hanjin's FMX service, which was operated with STX PanOcean and Sinokor, will be operated with NYK Line from early July. Hanjin has...
  • Index rates container lines environmentally
    Maritime consultancy SeaIntel on Thursday published a new index ranking the world's top 20 container lines on their environmental credentials. The Container Carrier Environmental Benchmark found Maersk Line was the most environmentally sound line,...
  • Japanese stevedores to buy Westwood Shipping
    Weyerhaeuser has agreed to sell its Westwood Shipping Lines subsidiary to J-WesCo, a holding company formed by a consortium of Japanese stevedore companies. In a letter to customers issued over the weekend, Westwood President Guy C. Stephenson said...
  • SeaIntel's 'green' methodology
  • Asia logistics
    Kerry starts work on Xiamen logistics centerKerry Logistics has broken ground on a logistics center in Xiamen, China, the Hong Kong-based company said this week. Hitachi, Kintetsu form Japan joint ventureJapanese logistics company Hitachi Transport...
  • Service announcements
    NYK joins Hanjin Far East/Mideast loopHanjin Shipping said Thursday it is switching partners on a service it operates linking the Far East and Middle East. Hanjin's FMX service, which was operated with STX PanOcean and Sinokor, will be operated wit...
  • N.J. rules favor installation
    UPS said it has installed a 250-kilowatt rooftop solar array on its Lakewood, N.J., facility, completing a project that is expected to provide 30 percent of the building's annual energy needs. The company said the installation is the first in a se...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 16, 2011
  • Fujairah market falls
    Very busy in Suez.
  • 'Too soon' to predict impact of North American ECA
    Cost of scrubbers 'could be offset by higher fuel prices.'
  • Prices fall in key ports
    Good demand in Hamburg.
  • Bunkerworld price coverage expanded
    Recent additions include ports in northern Europe and on Mediterranean's North African shore.
  • Fuel oil traders 'may have jumped too fast'
    Japanese utilities in 'no rush' to buy new volumes.
  • Fuel oil stocks plunge in Singapore
    Sharpest fall since early February.
  • Released vessel running out of fuel
    Indian warship to escort vessel out of danger.
  • IFO prices fall in key ports
    Players report improved demand.
  • Scrubber manufacturer ready to 'ramp up production'
    Expecting rapid scrubber market development toward 2015; first commercial order to be delivered in August this year.
  • South China weekly fuel oil volume up at terminals
    Approximately 1.85 million mt recorded at major oil terminals in South China.
  • Titan to double China-based oil storage capacity
    Company intends to build additional 3.0 to 3.5 million m' of capacity over next few years.
  • US barge operator Q2 earnings hit by Mississippi floods
    Kirby's results still 'in the range' of Q2, 2011 earnings guidance, says company chairman and CEO.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan expands to offer full product range at Yantai
    Secures more storage for bunker business from Yantai-Titan Petrochemical Port Development Company.

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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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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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