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October 18, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • German naval base joins 'supership' war
    Germany's chief naval base during two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port as part of a 950 million euro (S$1.7 billion) plan to stop a new generation of container 'superships' diverting to Rotterdam.
  • Benin at centre of piracy fight in West Africa
    The small nation of Benin has found itself on the front lines of an intensifying battle against piracy off West Africa's coast, with a spike in attacks raising deep concern in the shipping industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong down 5pc in September to 1.96 million TEU, Singapore up 7.9pc
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange seeks to open futures trading to foreigners
  • FMC invites input on rule change proposals on rate index-based contracts
  • Beijing spent US$22.9 billion in 5 years for interior roads, waterways
  • US boxed exports up 5.4pc in August, fuelled by low dollar, high demand
  • Charleston and Savannah reach for detente over river dredging tiff
  • Bangladeshi-US shoe exports up 50pc as importers turn away from China
  • US Republicans build opposition to hours-of-work restrictions on truckers
  • North American rail freight slips from late September but up on 2010
  • IATA: Africa must fix air safety, being 12 times worse than global average
  • Coventry airport resumes cargo flights, first step to full operation
  • American prosecutors resume case against air cargo operator Viktor Bout

Exim Indiaweb site
  • "K" LINE to launch intra-Asia China-Philippines-Indonesia service
  • APM TERMINALS acquires Gothenburg container terminal
  • Container shipping rates expected to remain weak
  • ICS brings out special piracy brochure to mark World Maritime Day theme
  • Kanway Line's new Hong Kong-Vietnam service
  • OOCL announces Grand Alliance winter programme updates
  • Port Klang to build third box terminal
  • Safmarine's corporate restructuring will not impact its brand, liner services: Tomas Dyrbye
  • Tanker safety risks mount as rates plunge
  • Move to enhance Bangladeshs textile imports to India welcomed
  • Maharashtra gives industry status, sops for port development
  • Assocham asks govt to review taxation, land purchase issues of SEZs
  • Crisil trims GDP growth forecast to 7.6 pc
  • Indian entrepreneurs invited to set shop in Arkansas
  • New DIPP norms may put brakes on PE deals
  • RBI increases online export remittance amount

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • US sees strong rise in light truck field
    The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has reported that the US light vehicles market rose to 1.05 million units in September. German car makers performed far bett...
  • Billions for Australian highway upgrade
    A key section of the Pacific highway between Frederickton and Eungai in NSW (Australia) is to be upgraded to a dual carriageway, providing 26 km of four lanes for USD 4.1 billion, ...
  • Icao endorses English language testing to promote aviation safety
    To further improve aviation safety worldwide, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) has launched a new service to help its member states assess more accurately pilot...
  • Goldhofer project: from value analysis to more value added
    A series of Ingenics projects at Memmingen-based Goldhofer, a renowned provider of special solutions for heavy and special transport loads, confirm that the more cost-efficient the...
  • AAT cargo tonnage drops in September
    Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co (AAT) announced that its throughput in September was 57,309 t, a drop of 7% over the same period last year. Kenneth Yeung, AAT's corporate d...
  • Driessen and AF-KLM Cargo launch full composite pallet
    The Dutch company Driessen, a member of the Zodiac Aerospace Group, is the first in the industry to create a full composite pallet. The lightweight composite pallets will help airl...
  • Valorec and 3E Logistic support Macedonian waste disposal
    The Swiss state secretariat for economic affairs has, in the framework of its economic cooperation and development efforts, established a project with Macedonia's ministry of the e...
  • SBB Cargo looks to shunting future with hybrid locomotives
    SBB Cargo and railway manufacturer Stadler Rail have presented the new hybrid locomotives of the Eem 923 type in Winterthur (Switzerland). At the beginning of 2012, SBB Cargo will ...
  • Horizon Lines promotes Joe Rodriguez to VP eastern region
    Horizon Lines, a leading US domestic ocean shipping company, has appointed Joe Rodriguez as vice-president, sales and marketing, eastern region. Rodriguez will oversee all sales ac...
  • Booming North Europe-Baltic container trade in 2010
    The container trade between Rotterdam and the Baltic Sea littoral states boomed in 2010. Volumes rose from 912,000 to 1.15 million teu. Hamburg, the market leader (in teu), reporte...
  • K Line adds China-Philippines-Indonesia link
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has launched a new weekly Jaseco service, from northeastern to Southeast Asia. The port rotation starts in Qingdao and proceeds to Shanghai, Ningbo, ...
  • Saudi Landbridge freight line now a state project
    The Saudi Arabian council of ministers has decided to proceed with the Saudi Landbridge east-west freight line as a state-funded project, according to media reports. The line linki...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Zentech to convert derrick barge for wind farm work
  • NSRP funds 15 new shipbuilding R&D projects
  • Rolls-Royce to supply azimuth thrusters for 18 Chinese tugs
  • Navy funds will not be incentive to close Avondale
  • E.R. Schiffahrt christens two 13,100 TEU containerships
  • Thome Ship Management appoints Ostenfeldt MD
  • Dakota Creek Industries wins AGOR design and construction contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • New study provides roadmap for Tacoma Tideflats funding options
  • International Chamber of Shipping provides flag state information
  • Crowley Maritime combines customs brokerage services
  • Everett Port Board adopts new district boundaries
  • APL names Wong Siew Loong North Asia regional president

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Navigating the changing offshore environment
    Post-Macondo, the industry faces the prospect of increasing scrutiny and significant costs as new regulations emerge
  • Newbuildings mean sailing into a crisis
    Forget talk of consolidation. Recovery will only come from inward retrenchment, not external expansion
  • Bad weather can lead to good earnings
    Delays caused by the forces of nature boost shipowners' fortunes
  • Novatek close to revealing LNG tanker details
    New ship design will be needed for exporting liquefied natural gas out of the Arctic year round
  • Q-Flex and Q-Max fleet overhaul could create a spike in market prices
    Owners and charterers still mulling conversion of diesel engines to have LNG power capability
  • New cheap bunkers are one-third water
    Fuel could be up to 10% cheaper and on the market by next year
  • MSC will contribute to Rena clean-up
    New Zealand general manager meets with transport minister
  • First reported resale of 300,000 dwt bulk carrier
    Prices of $73m-$75m understood to have been paid for Universal Shipbuilding vessel
  • Rickmers threatens to ditch German flag
    Step would be in protest at axing of government subsidies
  • Maersk poised to expand Apapa capacity as Nigerian cargo booms
    New generation of ships spurs APM Terminals to push for enlargement of Lagos facility
  • All-time high on cards for VLGC rates
    Tight vessel availability in Middle East driving rates up by the week
  • South of England P&I goes into provisional liquidation
    Non-IG P&I insurer forced by regulator to cease trading
  • Handysize boxship charter durations fall
    Average of 6.5 months in 2011 as lines become wary of taking in excess capacity
  • APL revenue per box falls as volumes rise
    Rates for 40 ft boxes slide despite increased cargoes
  • Attica aims to raise $33m
    Proposed capital increase mooted as Greek ferry industry suffers
  • Dynamic positioning station-keeping incidents on the decline
    IMCA insists lower 2009 figure is not just due to under-reporting
  • Michael Ryan takes charge at US Shipping
    Man credited with American Commercial Lines turnaround appointed chief executive
  • Break it and take it
    In law at least it's the shipowner not operator who is responsible for maritime pollution
  • Rickmers calls for consolidation
    Offers merger talks with struggling tramp owners
  • Maersk takes two VLCC newbuildings on long-term bareboat charter
    Tanker company shows desire to expand fleet despite poor freight rates
  • Cash buyers' high prices puzzle demolition market
    Reports of breaking yards renegotiating rates at the last minute
  • Unisea charters out aframax for 10 years at $20,000 per day
    Rate indicates little improvement in rates over next decade for crude oil aframaxes
  • Kuehne+Nagel seafreight volumes rise 11.4% in third quarter as turnover falls
    Swiss logistics group on target to double volumes by 2015
  • Modal blocks
    Modal shift initiatives hit by lobbying and practical obstacles
  • Greening to be grilled on pilotage standards
    UK transport secretary asked to address concerns in wake of Sea Empress ruling
  • Venezuela to seek custodial sentences in Jürgen Schulte drugs haul
    Company maintains 11 seafarers held and nine others bailed are unconnected with find
  • Capesizes look sweet
    Rally will continue as panamax and supramax markets ebb

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • NY cluster reports rise
    AN independent study released today confirmed the maritime sector's growing importance to New York and New Jersey, although future revenues will hinge on raising the Bayonne Bridge
  • Bulker owners told to weigh period deals
    BULKER owners have been advised to consider sealing more period than spot business for next year because the current bull market might not be sustainable
  • Oz scheme for 'floating harbour' approved
    SOUTH Australia's government has approved an IronClad Mining scheme that includes plans for a 'floating harbour', the company said today
  • Jova shuts down Manzanillo
    MEXICAN box port Manzanillo has been closed since yesterday because of damage from Hurricane Jova
  • Breakers killed in Bangladesh
    AT LEAST three workers have reportedly been killed and several injured in a Bangladesh breaking yard accident
  • US proposal targets owner abandonment
    SHIPOWNERS who abandon crew members accused of violating US maritime laws could be required to pay their support costs under a proposal in Congress
  • Skaugen unveils losses
    IM SKAUGEN, the Oslo operator of small LPG carriers and tankers, today reported net losses of $1.95M for a 3Q11
  • Box rates bottom-feeding
    BOX RATES have sunk to a year-to-date low, according to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index
  • Suezmax tanker rates edge off highs
    SPOT RATES for Suezmax tankers, whose owners had hailed strong gains in recent weeks, have edged off last week's highs
  • Variable box rates urged
    CMA CGM today proposed variable freight rates in long-term shipping contracts as a "reasonable" measure to address the global box shipping squeeze
  • Greek passenger ship crews strike
    GREEK crews for passenger ships today began a 48-hour strike over government austerity measures, Fairplay was told
  • Tanker boost seen in US refinery exits
    REFINERY closures in the US could boost tonne-mile demand for VLCCs and LR2 products tankers, according to a market report
  • Breaking speculation sours
    PRICE ping-pong is continuing in ship recycling markets, with some cash buyers' speculative purchases turning sour as ships were resold for less to end-buyers
  • Pirates foiled off India
    A BULKER crew has thwarted a pirate attack off India
  • K+N box bookings rise 11.4%
    LEADING ocean freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel is on track to expand its market share, with a rise in 11.4% in ocean cargo bookings this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • NY-NJ Port-Related Jobs Up 3.5 Percent
    The number of jobs generated by the Port of New York and New Jersey rose nearly 3.5 percent during the...
  • Lowe's Closes 20 Stores, Curbs Expansion Plans
    Home improvement retailer Lowe's is closing 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cutting its plan to open up new...
  • Spot Market Truck Volume Up 47 Percent
    Spot market volume on TransCore's network of load boards rose 10 percent in September from August and 47 percent from...
  • Small Container Ships Face Challenges, Report Says
    Container ships with capacities of 1,000-2,000 20-foot equivalent container units face uncertain cargo demand and growing competition from larger vessels,...
  • Port of Antwerp Container Traffic Up 3.1 Percent
    The Port of Antwerp's container traffic increased 3.7 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from a year earlier,...
  • CP, Contrans Convert Flatbed Freight to Intermodal
    Canadian Pacific Railway is partnering with truck and logistics provider Contrans by using collapsible containers to convert some flatbed-type shipments...
  • CSX to Haul Maersk Cargo From Virginia to Midwest
    Maersk Line and CSX Transportation signed a contract for the railroad to haul the Danish ocean carrier's discretionary cargo...
  • Retail Sales Up 1.1 Percent in September
    Retail sales rose a higher-than-expected 1.1 percent in September, led by a 3.6 percent jump in motor vehicles and parts,...
  • Heartland Express Founder Russell Gerdin Dies
    Russell Gerdin, the son of a truck driver who founded one of the most profitable companies in trucking, died Oct....
  • All Nippon Airways Cargo Traffic Falls 2.5 Percent
    Japan's All Nippon Airways' international cargo volume fell for the first time in two years in August on a year-on-year...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Boosts Profit 1.1 Percent
    Kuehne + Nagel's earnings grew 1.1 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from a year earlier as the...
  • APL Names Wong President for North Asia
    APL appointed Wong Siew Loong regional president of its North Asia business, which covers China, Japan and Korea. ...
  • T.S. Lines Launches India-Middle East Service
    Taiwanese ocean carrier T.S. Lines launched a container service earlier this month that connects the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal...
  • OOCL's Zaninelli Warns of Container Crunch
    A shipping executive warned exporters to plan ahead for their equipment needs because empty containers will be increasingly difficult to...
  • Looking Beyond the Fine Print
    About a year ago, Daniel J. Vandermeulen and his global procurement team at Mattel huddled with the toymaker's in-house lawyers....
  • APL Volume, Revenue Slip in September
    APL's container volume fell slightly in September from August, while average revenue per container slipped despite attempts to impose a...
  • Cathay Cargo Sees No Sign of Peak
    Cargo carried by Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair contracted for the sixth straight month in September as demand for exports...
  • Bangkok Airport Stays Open, Prepares for Floods
    Operators at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport said they are ready to divert flights and close terminals if monsoon flood waters...
  • Floods Cripple Thailand's International Trade
    The worst monsoon floods to hit Thailand in decades have crippled the country's international trade as rushing waters prevent workers...
  • Trade Official Hails New Agreements
    New trade pacts approved by Congress will provide a major boost to help push the U.S. out of its economic...
  • Planning Better Driver Retention
    The building blocks of driver retention seem deceptively simple: pay, working conditions, communications and training. But drivers can be lost...
  • What Should Shippers Do?
    A few years ago, shippers might have considered driver retention a carrier problem. But with truckload capacity increasingly tight and...
  • Trucking's Money pit
    Want job security? Look for work as a driver recruiter at a truckload carrier. Annual driver turnover rates...
  • Judge Rules Arbitrator Needed
    Grain exporter EGT and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union continue to cry out for clarity over the union's contention...
  • Honda Loses Traction
    Although most Japanese producers have recovered at home and abroad from the impact of Japan's March 11 natural disasters, some...
  • Rolling Across Asia
    Policymakers believe creating a network of scheduled roll-on, roll-off services across Southeast Asia can reduce transportation costs and spur economic...
  • Restarting the Ro-Ro Engines
    The catastrophic events triggered by the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami in March that devastated large areas of Japan...
  • The Super Transport View
    The congressional 'super committee' that is supposed to slice trillions in federal spending has a new suggestion from the top...
  • Three FTAs Down; What's Next?
    U.S. GDP is expected to grow by $12 billion as a result of new free trade agreements with South Korea,...
  • Working on the Railroads
    President Obama stepped into a simmering dispute between rail unions and most major railroads Oct. 6, ordering up a special...
  • Outcry at the Border
    Canada and the United States have maintained a peaceful border for almost 200 years, but the peace is occasionally broken...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Rena: MSC told to 'step up'
  • CI rewards the 'Safmarine way'
  • Nigeria takes action to raise port productivity
  • K Line boosts China/SE Asia coverage
  • AUD1.2m fine for Aust oil spill

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Safe beats Street
    Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner says fleet expansion may be in the cards as third-quarter profit tops Wall Street estimates.
  • Paragon sheds bulker
    New York-listed owner offloads handymax in $14m transaction with mystery buyer.
  • Century unmasked as buyer
    Logistics syndicate puts pen to paper on deal to scoop products tanker from Exim Malaysia.
  • Dolphin dives in
    Atle Jacobsen-led seismic firm plots share sale to help fund $55m component of Sanco charter.
  • South of England hits rocks
    Provisional liquidators appointed after Bermuda regulator stops P&I mutual writing new or renewal business.
  • NSCSA under fire
    Insurer attempts to arrest Saudi owner's containerships amid allegations of damaged cargo.
  • Early Christmas for North Sea
    Anchor handler rates rocket into the stratosphere after passing the NOK 1m barrier last week.
  • Ensco pens drill pact
    UK offshore contractor poised to squeeze $350m out of newbuilding as drilling titans team up to take on US Gulf.
  • Tallink powers ahead
    Strong fourth quarter lifts Estonian ro-pax owner out of the red as passenger numbers hit new record.
  • FOE dials back shot clock
    Hyundai Heavy Industries blesses Fred Olsen Energy's request to postpone $615m drillship option.
  • Bridge over troubled water
    Lorentzen & Stemoco says owners should milk the present BDI high and secure period charters.
  • Seanergy tests Baltic index
    Dale Ploughman in the driver's seat as Nasdaq-listed bulker owner clinches capesize charter contract.
  • Maersk grows VLCC fleet
    Danish tanker owner has taken on long term bareboat two VLCCs delivering later this year.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Transplace buys IMC
  • 'K' Line joins CNC China-SE Asia service
    "K" Line said Friday it will join as a slot buyer in a service linking China with the Philippines and Indonesia. The Japanese line will join the China 1 service operated by CNC Line, the intra-Asia subsidiary of CMA CGM. The service has a rotation...
  • MSC joins northbound Oceania/USEC service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. has joined the northbound leg of a service linking the Oceania region with the U.S. East Coast, according toAmerican Shipperaffiliate ComPair Data. The service is the Hamburg Süd and Maersk Line operated Oceania string, ...
  • Salvage work continues on Rena
    Salvage work continues onRenaSalvage work continues onRena A salvage crew continues to remove bunker fuel from the containershipRena , which went aground on Astrolabe Reef near Tauranga, New Zealand earlier this month. Government agency Maritime New...
  • APL appoints North Asia regional head
    APL has named Wong Siew Loong as regional president of its North Asia business. Wong has worked for 15 years at APL and will be responsible for the company's commercial activities in China, Japan and Korea. He will be based in Shanghai.He has hel...
  • Rodriguez named Horizon eastern VP
    Joe Rodriguez has been named vice president of sales and marketing for Horizon Line LLC's eastern region. Rodriguez will oversee all sales activity, pricing and marketing in the eastern half of the United States and Puerto Rico, reporting to Brian ...
  • Ostenfeldt named Thome's managing director
    Thome Ship Management has appointed Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt to managing director. He replaces Bjorn Hojgaard who has resigned from the group to pursue other interests, the Singapore-based third-party ship management company said. Ostenfeldt spent t...
  • Transplace buys intermodal logistics firm
    Non-asset based logistics provider Transplace on Thursday announced it has acquired Chicago-based intermodal marketing company Celtic International to increase its capabilities in the growing intermodal market.Privately held Transplace said the co...
  • Corcoran joins ContainerPort Group
    Cleveland-based ContainerPort Group said last week that Daniel Corcoran has joined the company as regional vice president for the West, where he will be responsible for the Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City operations. Corcoran was ...
  • Hines named VP at Zonar
    Zonar, a Seattle-based firm specializing in compliance and fleet efficiency information technology applications for the trucking industry, has appointed Chris Hines to executive vice president. Prior to this appointment, he was president and chief ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • SEAat welcomes new member
    Oceanox is focused on developing post-combustion exhaust gas cleaning for ships.
  • Spill in Tacoma waterway contained
    Environmental damage minimised because the vessel placed booms around the vessel during the fuel transfer.
  • Fuel oil prices firm in Fujairah
    The Engen refinery in Durban is shut for maintenance until the end of November 2011.
  • Bunker markets continue to firm
    In Gibraltar, MGO prices climb $30.
  • 'On-spec' cargo expected to head to Singapore
    Players say destination suggests Middle East product tightness is easing.
  • Charterer under pressure to contribute to clean-up costs
    Transport Minister encourages MSC 'to think very carefully about their financial contribution'.
  • Japan reports fall in bunker sales
    Dip follows three months of growth.
  • No bunker operations in Piraeus
    "No bunkers can be delivered or supplied," player tells Bunkerworld.
  • NOL says MGO switch is 'complete'
    All its vessels using distillate product while at berth in Singapore
  • Asian bunker prices rising as week starts
    Supplies in Singapore still 'a bit tight,' says traders.
  • Fishing for shipping capital
    A personal response to the Capital Link Forum.
  • Puerto Rico's new port fee faces legal complaints
    Companies including Harbor Bunkering, Crowley Marine and Horizon Lines filing lawsuit against Puerto Rico Port Authority.
  • Saudi tanker firm posts 76% plunge in profits
    Amid a backdrop of weak freight rates and rising costs of bunker fuels.
  • 380 cSt avails easing in Hong Kong
    Replenishment cargoes from Sinopec and Chevron arrived at the port over the weekend.
  • More oil could leak from stranded vessel
    Pumping operations underway but 'long way' to go before the completion of the operation, says New Zealand's Transport Minister.

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