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February 18, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight rates seen rebounding 80% in H1
    Freight rates for the largest oil tankers are expected to rebound nearly 80 per cent in the first half of the year, from unprecedented lows in 2010, on rising oil demand, increased Opec supply and piracy concerns, a Reuters poll showed.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC surpasses Maersk Line as world's top container carrier
  • Drewry box index slips as service contract talks begin
  • Widdows sees good times ahead as NOL returns to profit
  • Los Angeles January imports rise 14.3pc, exports up 12.6pc
  • CKYH to start 2nd Asia US east coast loop via Suez
  • MSC to deploy 18 new 8,800-9,000-TEU wide-beam ships by 2014
  • Cosco increases THC from Dubai's Jebel Ali US$215 per TEU
  • IRISL believed to be seized by pirates off Omani coast
  • HMS Cornwall catches pirates, destroys their gear, but lets them go
  • Safmarine cuts road service to Joburg depot as strike violent mounts
  • Maersk cancels Panama Canal transits fee
  • Pirate-war risk prompts MOL to levy insurance surcharge March 15
  • HK Maritime Industry Council careers this weekend
  • ICTSI begins operating Port of Portland's Marine Terminal 6
  • SharpEye radar said to detect pirate skiff through thick rain
  • Kuehne + Nagel to provide logistics to offshore Norwegian oil fields
  • TT Club, ICHCA, port gear makers unite on cargo handling safety
  • Hong Kong world's fastest-growing air market, China leads globally
  • IATA expects 2014 air cargo to rise 46pc to 38 million tonnes
  • FAA sees air cargo sales rising, travel doubling by 2031
  • Fledgling MidAmerica Boeing plant fears federal budget cuts

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mercator Lines posts 163 pc jump in net profit
  • Safmarine's new Prime-2 service to provide faster connections from Chennai
  • SRS enters into strategic alliance with AICFWC
  • US mulling global 'trusted shipper' scheme
  • Vas Softwares launches web-based freight management application
  • China's move to raise output may impact iron ore prices
  • Paul Antony takes charge as CoPT Chairman
  • Ro-ro ship reaches Cochin Port
  • Rlys gives partial relief to pvt. box train operators
  • Import costs may go up
  • Industry bigwigs welcome agreement
  • Trade pact with Japan to boost textiles, pharma sectors

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • UPS expands Boeing airplane health management to MD-11 fleet
    UPS, which uses Boeing's airplane health management coverage for its B747-400F fleet, is set to expand the scheme to include its MD-11 freighters. Boeing's airplane health manageme...
  • Dachser Switzerland awarded AEO certification
    Dachser Spedition Switzerland, a subsidiary of Dachser, a German logistics service provider with international activities, has been awarded an authorised economic operator certific...
  • Vietnam and Taiwan revise bilateral air service deal
    Taiwan and Vietnam have revised their bilateral air service agreement, allowing fifth freedom rights on up to five weekly cargo flights. In 2006, both sides concluded a bilateral c...
  • Moritz Mittelbach steps down from Rickmers Holding
    Dr Moritz Mittelbach stepped down at his own request as CFO and managing director of Rickmers Holding and of Pacific Holdings International on 31 January. Mittelbach was with the R...
  • Gebr'der Weiss establishes climate-neutral logistics hall in Austria
    The Austrian transport and logistics enterprise Gebr'der Weiss says it has set up the first ever climate-neutral logistics hall in W'rgl (Austria). Investing EUR 2 million in the b...
  • Let 410 cargo plane crashes in Congo
    Both crew members of a Let 410 cargo plane were killed in an accident that occurred recently at Mont Biega (Democratic Republic of the Congo). The airplane, operated by African Air...
  • Vögel Transporte expanding its fleet
    The Austrian enterprise Vögel Transporte is investing approximately EUR 2.5 million in its vehicle fleet. It will acquire 19 low-emissions Euro 5 trucks in March, bringing its tota...
  • Port of Long Beach begins major terminal modernisation scheme
    The port of Long Beach has approved a USD 123 million dredging and wharf building contract that officially launches the construction of the landmark Middle Harbor Redevelopment Pro...
  • Safmarine introduces third direct Europe-India link
    Safmarine Container Lines is introducing a third dedicated service between Europe and the Indian Subcontinent. The company's new Prime 2 service will feature a direct link between ...
  • Logistics manager Walter Maschke founds Maschke Management Consulting
    Walter Maschke recently founded the human resource consultancy Maschke Management Consulting. The Ratingen-based company specialises in services to the German and international tra...
  • Rhine blockage cleared - busy period ahead
    SVS, the Swiss association for shipping and the port industry, has reported that the site of the accident where a vessel capsized near the Loreley on the River Rhine in Germany has...
  • Eurofima remains cautious, net profits down
    Eurofima, the European company for the financing of railroad rolling stock, pursued its cautious lending approach in 2010. Moderate new railway equipment financing of CHF 1.8 billi...
  • Certified transport of draught beer in standard curtainsider semitrailers
    Schmitz Cargobull has presented a load-securing certificate for draught beer transport by curtainsider semitrailers with or without dropsides, offering a high degree of loading and...
  • CER, Unife and EIM's European Railway Award - correction
    On 11 February we reported in the ITJ Daily that the European Railway Award, presented in 2011 to the former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone for political achievements and to Knorr...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Judge to Salazar: Speed up deepwater permits
  • Interim Gulf offshore well containment response system is ready
  • Marine insurers welcome new ICS position on arming ships
  • STX Finland to build fisheries research vessel for Namibia
  • Pennsylvania to pump $42 million into Aker Philadelphia Shipyard
  • Maersk Alabama pirate sentenced to 405 months in prison

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • FMC Commissioners vote to cut regulatory costs
  • Kansas governor joins U.S. Tanker Coalition
  • OOCL planning to add Atlantic Gulf of Mexico run
  • Bremerton Port Commission meetings headed back to administration offices
  • Pennsylvania teams with shipyard to build two new oil tankers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Fixture flurry boosts outlook for LR1 product tanker rates
    Brisk charter activity this week raises hopes of improvement in rates from levels of W112.9 or $1,658 per day
  • Supramaxes buoyed by tied-up ships
    Rates lifted as Korea Line bankruptcy filing keeps 90 vessels out of spot market
  • Angola to cut April crude exports by 15%
    Angola plans to reduce daily crude oil exports by 15% in April from a month earlier, based on a preliminary loading programme, reports Bloomberg
  • Wuhan Steel signs Canadian miners as BHP ups ore price
    A Chines steel company has signed joint ventures with two Canadian miners against a backdrop of record iron ore prices and tight supplies which saw Australian miner BHP Billiton raise February iron ore prices by 8% to a landed cost of $175 per tonne
  • South American cargoes keep Baltic index rising
    The Baltic Dry Index rose 21 points today to 1,292 as panamax rates maintained momentum
  • Wanted: bank seeks solvent suitor for loan proposition
    Lloyds Banking Group puts its shipping portfolio up for sale but fails to attract any buyers interested in the estimated $8bn-$12bn book
  • Lines leave lessors to take a punt in the great box gamble
    As box trades recover, leasing companies are confident they can overtake shipping lines to satisfy growing demand for containers
  • Triton sale could make sector more transparent
    Existing players in the container leasing sector have broadly welcomed the deal
  • South African gun crackdown threatens anti-piracy efforts
    Keeping security guards' weapons on ships raises risk of arrest in ports
  • Channel Tunnel boosts shortsea market share
    Sees 8% rise in passenger numbers in 2010
  • Rising oil demand to fuel offshore investment
    Growing fleet of offshore development and production vessels will be needed
  • Costamare 'in no hurry' to charter out ships
    Greek boxship owner hopes to cash in on rising rates in charter market
  • Johnson Stevens rebrands after ending IRISL ties
    Agency work will be handled by JSA Global in future
  • Aker Philadelphia secures $42m lifeline
    Yard would be able to begin constructing two tankers for which there are no buyers yet
  • Failed deal to cost Anek Lines $65m
    Ferry operator warns of huge hole in 2010 results
  • OW Bunker profits leap 50%
    Bunker company posts bumper profits for 2010 at $48m
  • Colombia dry canal plan 'no threat' to Panama
    Panama Canal officials say proposal to build 220km rail link not a competition issue
  • Lower rates push Seanergy to fourth quarter loss
    Dry bulk owner posts $2.6m net loss but cautiously upbeat over freight rates outlook
  • Tide turning for shipbuilders
    There needs to be concerted pressure across the board for shipbuilders to seriously investigate options for producing cheaper ships
  • Paying the price
    Shipowners will do well to keep an open ear on what bunker companies are saying as the best way to determine counterparty credit risk
  • LNG-fuelled ships 'cheapest option' for US emissions area
    DNV study reveals savings of up to $12m compared with use of scrubbers or low-sulphur fuel
  • Saga predicts fewer new VLCCs in 2011 than forecast
    Saga Tankers predicts 65 vessels will be delivered, 20% fewer than market estimates
  • STX Pan Ocean dragged down by poor fourth quarter
    Dry bulk operator will expand owned fleet to 151 from 84 by end of 2013
  • US court sentences Maersk Alabama pirate to 34 years' prison
    Court rejects defence pleas for minimum sentence
  • Keppel FELS wins $380m order from Transocean
    Contract is latest in slew of jackup rig orders for Keppel
  • Mitsubishi gets $500m order from Petroleum Geo-Services
    Contract worth $1bn if Petroleum Geo-Services orders two more vessels
  • SBM Offshore partners with Mitsubishi
    Partnership will aid SBM's expansion plans in Brazil

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Finns flinch over lost deal
    WHEN RCCL signed a ship deal with Germany's Meyer Werft for its Project Sunshine class, the despondency in Finland was palpable
  • US grants tariff break
    REGULATORS in the US have voted to exempt common carriers that do not operate ships from filing rate tariffs, in a move the FMC said will save such NVOCCs up to $200,000 per year
  • BDI rises on Panamaxes
    THE BULLISH impact of rising Panamax rates prevailed over softening Capesize rates today to push up the BDI
  • Aker Philly reveals rescue
    EMBATTLED Jones Act shipyard Aker Philadelphia announced today that it is close to sealing financial support from the state of Pennsylvania to fund two tanker newbuildings
  • Galveston seals box deal
    GALVESTON port officials are pursuing a partnership with Hutchison Port Holdings and Carlyle to try revitalising the Texas port's dormant box business
  • Seanergy breaches covenant
    NASDAQ-listed Seanergy today disclosed unexpected quarterly losses and negotiations with Citibank over a new covenant breach
  • Nothing slow about steaming savings
    TESTING has shown that slow steaming offers significant cost savings for VLCC operators, Oslo's Saga Tankers said today
  • 'Risks still remain' in box market
    RISING demand has done little to protect box shipping from oversupply, BIMCO analyst Peter Sand has warned
  • Rolls-Royce wins China seismic deal
    ROLLS-Royce has won a £20M ($32M) order from SINOPEC, a Chinese energy conglomerate, to design and equip a seismic research vessel
  • Oil spills from ship at Dalian
    FOUR OIL recovery vessels have reportedly been deployed at the Chinese port of Dalian after a spill from a general cargo ship
  • NOL profits fail to ignite shares
    SHARES of Singapore's NOL were generally flat when trading opened today, even though the company unveiled $461M in profits yesterday
  • STX Pan Ocean profits nearly $100M
    SOUTH Korea's biggest drybulk carrier STX Pan Ocean unveiled net profits today of 109Bn won ($97.5M) for FY2010
  • Two Vinashin-tied officials arrested
    TROUBLES continue to mount for Vinashin, Vietnam's government-run shipbuilding group, which effectively defaulted on an overseas loan repayment last year
  • Asian demand lifts NZ ports
    TWO NEW Zealand ports have attributed throughput and profit rises to Asia's hunger for raw materials
  • Keppel shares surge on two-rig order
    SHARES of Singapore's Keppel rose today on the world's biggest rig builder's announcement of a new two-rig contract worth $380M.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Carrier Says Hours Plan Would Boost Driver Pay
    Schneider National would need to increase driver pay by about $3,000 per year "to keep commercial drivers whole from a...
  • FreightCar Cuts 4Q Loss to $3.5 Million
    FreightCar America narrowed its fourth-quarter net loss to $3.5 million from a $5.5 million loss in the 2009 period and...
  • Waterways Council Lobbies for Capital Spending Plan
    Ten months after the Army Corps of Engineers Inland Waterways Users Board adopted a strategic plan for infrastructure construction, river...
  • Ray Greer to Head BNSF Logistics
    Burlington Northern Santa Fe named Raymond B. Greer the first president of its subsidiary BNSF Logistics, effective Feb. 15. ...
  • DOT Eyes Infrastructure Bank to Fund Dredging
    Dredging of U.S. container ports, and other marine projects that aid the intermodal network, might be eligible for some funding...
  • Colombia Truckers Drop Roadblocks
    Truckers in Colombia will stop blocking roads in Bogota but will maintain their strike against a government plan to deregulate...
  • Manufacturing Exports Rose 20 Percent in 2010
    U.S. manufacturing exports rose 20 percent last year, with the top 10 markets accounting for more than two-thirds of the...
  • LA-LB Imports Grew 13 Percent in January
    Combined containerized imports through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach grew 13 percent in January over the same...
  • Retailers Forecast 4 Percent Sales Growth in 2011
    The National Retail Federation projected retail sales, excluding autos, gas stations and restaurants, will rise 4 percent this year in...
  • House T&I Committee Approves Aviation Bill
    Congress is taking steps to complete legislation that gives operating authority to the Federal Aviation Administration, after 18 attempts to...
  • DOT Seeks Way to Salvage Fla. Rail Project
    Despite the Feb. 16 decision by Florida Gov. Rick Scott to decline $2.4 billion in federal grants and halt a...
  • ATA Claims Study Undermines HOS Proposal
    The safety benefits of proposed changes to truck driver hours of service rules have been "wildly overstated," the American Trucking...
  • Truckers to Speak Out on HOS Proposal
    Truckers will have a last chance to make their case against proposed changes to truck driver hours of service rules...
  • Costamare Boosts Earnings 57 Percent
    Costamare boosted fourth quarter 2010 earnings 56.5 percent from a year ago and said it is eyeing further ship acquisitions...
  • Maersk Launches India-Europe Service
    Maersk Line will launch service between southeast India and Sri Lanka and northern Europe in early March to tap into...
  • Mitsui Divests Container Terminal Assets in China
    Japanese investor Mitsui divested its entire stake in two container terminal operators in China. Mitsui owned a 1 percent...
  • FMC Streamlines Filing Procedures
    The Federal Maritime Commission is taking the first steps toward making it easier for the public to conduct business there....

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Middle East protests continue
  • Fuel supplies and cargo deliveries hit by SA truckers strike
  • ICC: economic climate positive, but protectionism looms
  • Japan, India ink free-trade deal

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Horizon in Wal-Mart win
    CEO of US container operator likely breathing sigh of relief as US retail giant drops antitrust claim.
  • MarAd looks local
    Keystone Shipping, Interocean American and Ocean Dutchess sink their teeth into $77m US crewing and maintenance contract.
  • Conoco takes K-Line twins
    Japanese owned offshore firm secures two-year deal for AHTS brace.
  • Seaspan targets ten
    Gerry Wang-led shipowner on the fringe of tapping war chest to order up to ten new boxships.
  • CH saves face
    Singapore-listed owner on the brink of offloading anchor-handler after inking bareboat pact just weeks after a similar deal collapsed.
  • Uljanik drives up earnings
    Tankers and bulkers made lots more money for Croatian owner in 2010.
  • GTB seals boxship shocker
    Jan Haakon Pettersen-led shipping syndicate taps Chinese lender for firepower to launch $310m raid on German containership pair.
  • Safety violations blamed
    Azerbaijan says unsafe working practices caused fatal fire on Caspian Shipping vessel.
  • Clarkson in offshore drive
    World's largest shipbroker values support vessels publicly for the first time as new offshore products are launched.
  • Dry dive dents Seanergy
    Dale Ploughman-led Greek bulker owner reports miniscule profit as dry-bulk woe hits larger fleet.
  • Yard signs for cash
    Aker Philadelphia sells assets to state to fund speculative building of two new tankers.
  • Hornbeck: weakness ahead
    US-listed offshore owner braced for "substantial uncertainty" in Gulf of Mexico as moratorium mashes profit.
  • OW sets record pace
    Danish tanker and fuel company had best ever year in 2010 as profit soared.
  • Grain gripe put to bed
    Argentinean ports strike solved by 70% pay rise hours before deadline.
  • Costamare edges ahead
    Constantinos Constantakopoulos-led containership owner beats Wall Street bets by two cents in the fourth quarter.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Alaska Railroad names Leary chairman
    The Alaska Railroad Corp. board on Wednesday elected Linda Leary to chairman. Leary Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell appointed Leary to the railroad's board in October 2009. She replaces outgoing chairman John Binkley, who held the post for 13 years. Leary...
  • Con-way Freight hires yield management specialist
    Less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight said it has named John Burton vice president of yield management. He will be responsible for pricing, yield and contract management, and market analysis. Burton was vice president of transportation for AC...
  • ICF out of business
    ICF Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA, which entered into liquidation late last year, is officially out of business, according to a statement released Thursday. Joan Dubaere of Racine & Vergels in Brussels, the ICF shareholder-appointed liquidator, anno...
  • DOT awards $77 million in NDRF contracts
    U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced contracts totaling $77 million for three U.S. maritime firms to operate 10 National Defense Reserve Fleet ships through July 27, 2015. "This money will help make sure these important Defense Re...
  • Pasha to build 2nd ro/ro for Hawaii trade
    Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii has signed a contract with VT Halter Marine in Pascagoula, Miss., to build a second U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off vessel for operations in the U.S. West Coast/Hawaii trade. The ship's base price is $144 million and is estim...
  • President's budget proposal fully funds MSP
    President Obama's fiscal year 2012 budget proposal, which was released this week, calls for full funding of the Maritime Security Program at the authorized level of $186 million for 60 U.S.-flag militarily useful vessels. Obama The funding consists...
  • A new sheriff in town sort of
    Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. has overtaken Maersk Line as the world's biggest single line as measured by fleet capacity, according to a report Wednesday by Containerisation International. The report said MSC, a privately owned line base...
  • Improving truck trailer aerodynamics
    South Carolina-based company BMI Corp., in partnership with the U.S. Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has developed a technology that improves the aerodynamics of long-haul truck trailers and could potentially save the industry mi...
  • Export control reforms
  • Trade facilitation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Difficult ice conditions off St. Petersburg
    The ice conditions in the easternmost part of Gulf of Finland have turned out to be so difficult that the Russian icebreakers are not capable of assisting all vessels. On
  • Strong krona brings positive net effect on Viking Line
    During the last fiscal year, which exceptionally included 14 months from November 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010, the sales of Viking Line Abp totalled EUR 569.9 million. During

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
  • Fuel tanks compromised on grounded vessel
    Severe weather conditions hamper response efforts.
  • Fujairah bunker market mixed
    Avails reported to be tight for prompt deliveries.
  • IFO prices stable in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Bunker market quiet in Hamburg.
  • EU urged to rally support for IMO vote on GHG regulation
    Call for countries to ratify MARPOL Annex VI to participate in 'crucial vote' on mandatory measures at MEPC 62 as it will be 'tight'.
  • Termoil welcomes new trader
    Sotiris Delidimitriou has years of bunker industry experience.
  • Experienced trader joins KPI Bridge Oil
    Nick Fuca appointed as bunker broker and trader in company's New York office.
  • Record year for O.W. Bunker
    Reports 50% increase in pre-tax profits for 2010 and 15% increase in volume.
  • General fall in IFO bunker prices at major ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel at key Asian ports mixed on Thursday.
  • Vopak completes sale of stake in Caribbean terminal
    Plans to transfer operatorship of BORCO to Buckeye 'immediately'.
  • Study backs fuel saving benefits of hull coating technology
    International Paint's hull coatings reduce fuel consumption, study shows.
  • Iran's bunker sales lower than projected
    Current figures put annual sales estimates below target.
  • Another US law firm to investigate Aegean
    San Diego-based Robbins Umeda to investigate whether 'false and misleading statements' were made by key personnels from Aegean.
  • Gulf Fuel appoints sales director
    New sales director to head the company's trade department and support the board in implementing growth strategy.
  • Singapore bunker barge operator relocates to new office
    Business 'back to normal' on Wednesday, says director of Hong Lam.

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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
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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