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July 19, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S Korea leads global shipbuilding market
    South Korea regained its status as the world's leading shipbuilding nation in the first half of this year, by securing orders for 224 ships, totalling 8.92 million compensated gross tonnes (CGTs), Yonhap news agency quoted the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.
  • Maersk bags US$126m US Navy contract
    Maersk Line, Limited, a US unit of Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk, has won a contract worth up to US$126 million to provide transport services to the US Navy and Marines.
  • Drewry, Cleartrade to launch container index in Sept
    Drewry Shipping Consultants and Cleartrade Exchange will launch a Europe-based container index in September, providing weekly freight rates that shippers can use to hedge against future risk, though top companies will likely not participate.
  • Hudong-Zhonghua to build 4 LNG carriers

Sched Netweb site
  • China objects, but UN's IMO votes for stringent eco-regime for all ships
  • Scandal brews up after 98 containers explode at Cypriot naval base
  • Drewry: Box prices nearly double as peak season shortage looms once more
  • American Maersk unit signs US$126 million US Navy rapid deployment contract
  • Chongqing river port's container volume increases 16.9pc in May
  • Kuehne + Nagel posts 11pc profit increase to US$382 million in first half
  • Eco-law risks closing St Lawrence Seaway, would cost US$4.3 million a ship
  • US truck volumes increase one per cent in June: Ceridian-UCLA Index
  • GAC Russia marks 10th year in Russia, expanding in Black, Caspian seas
  • FedEx to up spending 24pc to US$4.2 billion for planes, trucks, plant
  • St Louis China air hub receives positive attention in Chinese state media
  • Cold war's end, long range jets combine to flatten Anchorage cargo growth
  • China Postal Airlines launches Qingdao-Nanjing-Jinan-Qingdao line
  • Chongqing world air cargo to hit 80,000 tonnes, 80pc local IT for export
  • Manzhouli Airport offers its first international scheduled service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DHL & Safmarine team up to boost literacy in Senegal
  • Graig order launches new generation container
  • Hamburg Sud rationalises its North Europe-Eastern Mediterranean services
  • KPSAA holds seminar on e-payments
  • Minimum standards of quay crane operation recommended
  • MISC opens new office in Chennai
  • MSC announces rate restoration on India-South Africa trade
  • Unforeseen trends determining future shape & direction of Indian container logistics, infrastructure industry

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • IMO's MEPC adopts mandatory measures to curb GHG emissions
  • Rolls-Royce to supply systems for Swire Pacific AHTS newbuilds
  • Farstad strengthens its position in Brazil
  • Wärtsilä to supply main engines for 25 Russian tankers
  • Somali pirates hijack products tanker

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • Port of Olympia settles OPA Clean Water Act suit
  • Meeting sets new regulations to lower emissions from ships
  • Nominations sought for annual Connie Awards
  • Congressman wants clarification of DOT Jones Act waivers
  • Kerry Logistics expanding with two acquisitions in China

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • Scrap market in suspense as Bangladesh court hearing delays rumble on
    Indian breakers take advantage of cautious Chittagong buying atmosphere but demolition rates remain in limbo for yet another week
  • DryShips plan bargain capesize sales
    Two 15-year-old carriers committed to South Korean buyers at$17m each
  • UK government intends to allow armed guards onboard ships
    Shipping Minister says changing law will also ensure 'cowboy' security firms are not used
  • Opec and IEA tension ratchets up
    Tanker shipping looks set to suffer after shock move by IEA to release 60m barrels into market
  • The first oil crisis, 1973
    Yom Kippur war led to Arabs withholding supplies to the US and the Netherlands
  • The second oil crisis, 1978-1981
    Iranian oil workers went on strike in protest at the Shah followed by country's war with Iraq
  • LPG gas carrier rates poised to hit 32-month high
    Increased Middle East production and rise in spot cargoes gives owners support to push for high numbers
  • IMO agrees mandatory measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions
    Decision by vote and not consensus not ideal, says secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos
  • Duisport sees first half box handling improve
    German port operator optimistic it will beat 2010 results
  • Dover threatened with severe peak season congestion
    Disruption hits A20 road link just as tourist traffic is predicted to surge by 50%
  • Farstad buys remaining 50% of Brazilian offshore vessel owner
    Norwegian company pays Petroserv $56m for BOS Navegaç˜o
  • World Container Index set for September launch
    Drewry and Cleartrade bring second index to box derivatives market
  • Nigerian gang seize tanker and 20-strong crew
    Armed men capture 1980-built, 11,500 dwt Aegean Star
  • CSAV in Mediterranean Shipping vessel-sharing deal
    Move comes after Chilean container line drops its India-Europe service
  • Stena Line posts best North Sea half-year results for four years
    Harwich to Hook of Holland service carries 6.4% more cars and 1.4% more passengers
  • Box shortage fears overstated
    A key container manufacturer in China has some 500,000 teu of inventory, says investment bank
  • Hostages plead for ransom to be paid
    Somali pirates film interview with Danes and Filipinos and post footage on media website YouTube
  • Exmar and BW Gas swap vessels
    Two very large gas carriers exchanged for four midsize carriers, plus $35m
  • MCA cuts were 'too far, too fast, too risky'
    Admiral Massey defends original cost-cutting plan, but expresses sympathy for objectors
  • Lloyds List cleans up with report on MEPC's CO2 success
    The successful results of last week's Marine Environment Protection Committee's session will put the IMO on a strong footing
  • Kuehne+Nagel box volumes rise but falling freight rates hit revenue
    Operational result for sea freight up by 8% to SFr220m, despite considerable investments in growth initiative
  • Finnish owners slam EU sulphur amendments
    Shipping association says changes would hit industry in Northern Europe
  • Pirates seize bunkers tanker Jubba XX
    Vessel hijacked on voyage from UAE to Berbera
  • SCI gets Vizhinjam port bid extension
    Deadline is set back to give state-owned Shipping Corp of India time to prepare bid
  • Maersk wins $126m US Navy contract
    Four-year deal to operate five container and ro-ro supply vessels
  • Container shipping losses could extend to third quarter
    Jefferies warns outlook for 2012 and 2013 'highly uncertain' on capacity and structural changes in demand
  • Suezmaxes are only spark in gloomy tanker marker
    Broker warns of glut of tonnage on market if more owners go bust

Fairplayweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • US mulls doubling cruise liability funds
    WASHINGTON is considering doubling how much money cruise lines must set aside to cover reimbursement of ticket deposits
  • Cruising wins Baltic leeway
    CRUISE owners are no longer concerned today about an imminent threat to their Baltic deployments, thanks to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
  • More IMO steps urged on emissions
    THE IMO'S adoption of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI - making mandatory the EEDI and SEEMP - is being hailed today by shipping leaders as a positive step
  • Offshore broker opens
    A BROKING group has been set up in Hamburg to cater only for the offshore wind farm sector and renewable energy cargoes
  • Subsea 7 wins $80M deal
    SUBSEA 7 said today it has won an $80M contract from Chevron Australia for the Gorgon gas project off Western Australia
  • Control of Africa port project sought
    CHINA'S Hanlong Mining is reportedly offering A$1.2Bn ($1.3Bn) in cash for the rest of Australian-owned Sundance Resources in Africa
  • Exmar, BW Gas swap gas carriers
    EXMAR, the listed Belgian gas carrier company, and BW Gas, have agreed to swap six ships
  • Tanker taken by pirates
    PIRATES are today compelling the 16 crew members on a hijacked oil tanker to sail to Somaliland, NATO told Fairplay
  • Frenzied scrapping speculation sparked
    SCRAP prices rose last week as frenzied speculation by cash buyers defied market reality
  • Long-haul box rates slide
    CARRIERS are increasingly withdrawing long-haul box services in view of rates falling because of the tonnage glut
  • Global efficiency rules approved
    THE IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee has adopted amendments to the MARPOL Convention that will make mandatory the first globally binding regulations designed to increase the energy efficiency of ships
  • Drybulk FFAs give hedge
    FFAs HAVE provided charterers and shipowners a welcome hedge against volatile drybulk freight rates this year, Freight Investor Services said today
  • Chinese coal imports drop
    CHINA'S coal importers are facing a challenging market this week, as domestic coal prices dropped while stockpiles at Qinhuangdao remained at comfortable levels last week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • TTSI Plans to Buy 100 Hydrogen Trucks
    Total Transportation Services, a Long-Beach, Calif-based port drayage company, plans to buy 100 hydrogen fuel cell plug-in electric Class 8...
  • Shippers' Index Improves, Still Negative
    FTR Associates' monthly Shippers Condition Index rose this month, indicating that market influences affecting shippers are becoming less unfavorable. ...
  • Turkish Cargo to Begin Istanbul-Budapest Service
    Turkish Cargo, Turkish Airlines' freight division, began a weekly A310 freighter service between Istanbul and Budapest, adding to the Hungarian...
  • MSC, CSAV to Launch India-Europe Service
    Mediterranean Shipping Company and Chilean carrier CSAV entered a vessel sharing agreement to launch a direct container service linking India...
  • Republicans Try to Curb Rural Air Service Subsidies
    Debate over a proposal to reduce a U.S. program that subsidizes rural air service is the latest battleground in Capitol...
  • Shippers: EU Emissions Rules Will Push Sea Cargo To Road
    The European Union's plan to slash ships' sulfur dioxide emissions will likely result in 30 percent of short sea traffic...
  • Kerry Logistics Buys Two Chinese Logistics Groups
    Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics acquired a controlling interest in two groups of companies in China, Shanghai Wisdom Group and...
  • Telecom Executive Joins INTTRA Board
    The founder of telecommunications company Neustar, Jeffrey Ganek, joined the board of directors of INTTRA, an electronic booking portal for...
  • Factory Production Flat in June
    U.S. industrial production rose 0.2 percent from May to June but manufacturing activity was flat, the Federal Reserve said, as...
  • Who's Banking on Shipping?
    Tobias Koenig has a proven business model at Marenave, the shipowning company he listed five years ago on the Hamburg...
  • DHL Expands Seattle-Shanghai LCL Service
    DHL will expand direct less-than-containerload service from Shanghai to Seattle, reducing transit times for LCL shipments by up to four...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Buys Brazilian Transport Firm
    Kuehne + Nagel bought Brazilian trucking and logistics firm Grupo Eichenberg for $52 million, making it the Swiss forwarding...
  • Europe-based Ocean Container Index to Launch in September
    A weekly Europe-based ocean container index by Drewry Shipping Consultants and Cleartrade Exchange will launch in September, giving the shipping...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Net Profit Grows 11 Percent
    Kuehne + Nagel said economic uncertainty made it impossible to forecast the rest of the year even as the world's...
  • Contracts and Copyrights
    Q: This is regarding your June 13, 2011, column about whether a carrier can reference the National Motor Freight Classification...
  • Winning the Border War
    Security continues to be a key issue for shippers doing business in Mexico. The rise in cross-border surface trade between...
  • Will Brazil's Cup Overflow?
    Its wounds still fresh from an earlier-than-expected exit from this month's women's World Cup soccer tournament, Brazil faces a quick...
  • Greenbrier Builds Confidence
    Uncertainty may pervade the economy recovery and its impact on freight networks, but if railcar and barge builder Greenbrier is...
  • Restructuring Draws Closer
    After securing a $400 million asset-based loan, the last remaining step is the sale of $100 million worth of convertible...
  • LTL Carriers Take Aim at Rates
    For a quick gauge of where truck pricing is headed, check tire prices. Tire manufacturers such as Michelin and...
  • Who's Holding the Wheel?
    The Teamsters union and environmental groups are taking a new tack in their long, so far unrewarding campaign to organize...
  • Transport, Transport, Transport
    When developers of industrial real estate make a pitch to potential clients, they want to talk to someone in charge...
  • Time of Departure
    I think we're rapidly approaching the shipping industry's "time of departure" that will separate the strong from the weak, the...
  • Captive Shippers Show Their Cards
    In laying a formal petition before federal regulators, heavy freight rail shippers at the National Industrial Transportation League hope to...
  • Poised at the Border
    When the first Mexican truck in a new cross-border trucking pilot project rolls into the U.S., it will bring an...
  • Mica Takes 'A New Direction'
    John Mica has a plan for surface transportation. The Florida Republican and chairman of the influential House Transportation and Infrastructure...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • Is self-defence the best form of attack against the piracy scourge?
    In the wake of the phone-hacking tsunami that has engulfed a global media player and provided copious copy of scandal-ridden intrigue for its rivals, the fate of 400 plus seafarers incarcerated by desperate khat-chewing Somali-based pirates has all but completely disappeared from mention in the daily news
  • IUMI welcomes liner initiative on container safety
  • CSAV to operate India - Europe service with MSC
  • K+N still moving forward
  • Hellmann signs pact with CPL
  • Somali pirates seize tanker

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • Costamare's crusade
    Konstantinos Konstantakopoulo-led containership owner plots dividend hike amid $55m acquisition campaign.
  • Hijackers free Aegean Star
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkering syndicate breathes sigh of relief as gunman release product tanker off West Africa.
  • NOCC offloads ro-ro
    Scrappers in Alang prepare to sink teeth into Norwegian Car Carriers vessel following $8.5m demolition deal.
  • Campbell returns to Tsuji
    Bahamian bulker owner bets on market rebound with $51m order at Tsuji Heavy Industries.
  • FSL in draw with Daxin
    Singporean shipping trust to retrieve one court deposit but loses another while third case over disputed ship arrests continues.
  • Zeeland continues growth
    Dutch terminals group sees first-half volumes rise 11% as ore, metal and food cargoes boom.
  • Paragon ties up trio
    Cargill and Morgan Stanley turn to Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner for a pair of handies and a panamax.
  • Greek tanker taken
    Aegean Bunkering's Aegean Star seized by pirates off the coast of Benin.
  • Wartsila bags Russian deal
    Volga Shipping chooses Wartsila for inland waterway and coastal fleet renewal.
  • India plots bond drive
    Government eyeing $3bn debt sale to ease flow of funds for shipping industry.
  • Eight held after boarding
    Anti-logging protesters face court action in Tasmania after climbing on to Hachiuma Steamship vessel's crane.
  • Sino-Japanese LNG pact
    A joint venture of Shanghai based China Shipping Development and Mitui OSK Lines set to make a splash in the LNG business.
  • Bulker refloated
    German-managed CSL Trimnes had gone aground off Nord-Trondelag.
  • Farstad in Brazil move
    Offshore support operator buys out Brazilian jv partner for $56m
  • CSC's losses grow
    Sri Lankan state shipowner posts worse annual figures as small fleet struggles to compete.
  • Burney accuses Africa
    Pakistani human rights activist claims some countries are helping to arm Somali pirates.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • Mandatory energy efficiency benchmarks
  • Sea Star discontinuing Philadelphia service
    Sea Star Line said it will end its service between Philadelphia and San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 22. "The maritime community in Philadelphia has been very supportive and great to work with, but we have been unable to secure an adequate revenue st...
  • MSC, CSAV link up in India/Europe trade
    Followinglast week's announcementthat CSAV and Mediterranean Shipping Co. will work together on several trades, the shipping lines said they will also jointly operate a Europe/India service beginning in August. Chilean carrier CSAV said it will wi...
  • Seaman charged under 'maritime manslaughter' law
    The mate of a tugboat towing a sludge barge that collided with a tourist "duck boat" in the Delaware River last summer has been charged with an allegation of one count of misconduct of a ship operator causing death under a "maritime manslaughter" ...
  • FMC seeks to improve cruise passenger protection
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission voted last weekto initiate a rulemakingto strengthen protections for cruise line customer deposits and prepayments, and to reduce financial responsibility requirements for small cruise lines. The FMC requires cr...
  • Budapest attracts Turkish Air freighter service
    Turkish Airlines' said it today launches an all-cargo service between Istanbul and Budapest, Hungary. The airline's cargo division will fly a widebody Airbus A310 with a capacity of 40 tons between the two cities. The freighter will complement carg...
  • IMO, EC approve environmental initiatives
    There was forward movement on two major environmental initiatives in the shipping industry last Friday. At the International Maritime Organization in London, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) voted in favor of a proposal requiring...
  • SATO shuffles senior management
    SATO Corp., a barcode printing, labeling and radio frequency identification systems provider, said it has appointed J. Michael Fowler as general manager of its international business division. Fowler succeeds Kaz Matsuyama to become SATO's first no...
  • K + N reports higher profit, Brazil purchase
    Kuehne + Nagel Group said it had net profit of 312 million Swiss francs ($382 million) in the first half of the year, 11 percent more than the CHF 281 million earned in the first half of 2010. Revenue was CHF 9.78 billion ($12 billion) in the firs...
  • DHL adds Seattle to China LCL network
    DHL Global Forwarding continues to expand its less-than-containerload network, announcing Monday the start of a new service to the Port of Seattle from Shanghai. The company said the service can shorten transit times of existing services to Seattl...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2011
  • Fujairah's fuel oil prices rise
    Talks held to end strikes in South Africa.
  • Varied stakeholder reactions to IMO's GHG regulation
    Adoption of mandatory efficiency measures for ships has been widely welcomed but has also attracted criticism for weaknesses in achieving CO2 reductions.
  • North European markets firm
    Very little demand in Gibraltar.
  • EEDI to phase in 30% improvement in ship efficiency
    A 10% fuel use reductions has been mandated for new ships delivered from 2015, increasing to 30% from 2025 for the largest vessels.
  • EU 'expects the IMO to deliver' further GHG measures
    European Commission welcomes IMO regulation but says market-based measures need to be pursued.
  • Week starts with gain in bunker prices at major ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel sufficient at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan sees 'opportunity of collaborations'
    Chinese bunkering companies should help instead of fight each other, says Sinopec Zhoushan spokesman.
  • South China fuel oil imports up 33% in July
    Due to an increase in imports from Chimbusco and Brightoil.
  • China's bonded bunker sales to hit record high of 10 million mt in 2011
    Sinopec and her JV companies replace Brightoil as China's second biggest bonded bunker supplier in the first half of 2011.
  • Current shipping recession to produce 'more victims'
    Strain on shipowners 'more intense' now, says shipbroker E.A. Gibson.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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