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December 19, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Russian drilling rig sinks off Sakhalin, 49 missing
    An oil drilling rig with 67 crew on board capsized and sank off the Russian Far East island of Sakhalin yesterday when it ran into a storm while being towed, leaving 49 of the crew unaccounted for, the regional Emergencies Ministry said.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC surpasses Maersk as top carrier serving US in first nine months
  • Los Angeles enjoys export boom, up 15pc to 195,877 TEU in November
  • November Long Beach import boxes decline 15.6pc, exports down 17.6pc
  • A fragile, buckling Rena weathers 6-metre swells, but holds together
  • New York suffers 3.7pc October import box decline, but exports up 1.7pc
  • Port of Hamburg opens new marketing representative office in Hong Kong
  • Shanxi's Taiyuan city enters into 8-party customs agreement
  • Hong Kong's U-Freight bullish on growth of wine logistics in China
  • Maersk imposes US$150/TEU, $350/FEU congestion charge on Dar es Salaam
  • Evergreen Line starts weekly Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia service
  • Mundra renews bid for Chennai terminal to rival DP World, PSA box shops
  • Pakistani box checks to enforce NATO supply ban cripples Afghan trade flow
  • FedEx quarterly net profit soars 76pc, on online shipping boom
  • Brazil okays LAN-TAM merger, would be biggest carrier in Latin America
  • Nigerian aviation officials receives report on 'fraudulent' radar project
  • AF-KLM and IAG laud Europe-Asia growth despite slow November

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI not in financial crisis: Vasan
  • Shipping confidence picks up despite eurozone fears
  • Shipping cos may get respite if cargo support scheme is introduced
  • Cochin Port proposes mechanised bagging plant for quicker cargo evacuation
  • Dhamra port formally inaugurated
  • It's Dr P. D. Vaghela now
  • Port of Le Havre doubles giant vessel calls on Asia-Europe trade
  • BCHAA completes second series of training programmes
  • ICD-Bawal to usher in new era in logistics management
  • Achieving $ 300 bn export target would be difficult, admits Scindia
  • Govt expects SED earnings on coal despatches to double
  • Over 90K MSMEs sick, Minister informs LS
  • RBI should go in for reversing tightening: Fieo
  • Ashok Leyland wins EEPC export award
  • BBC Chartering facilitates prestigious cosmic project
  • Multitrade Spain ships oil rig equipment to Singapore
  • Nepal hydro power project served by Trans Himalayan Express

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Rieck managing director Horst Stiegler leaving
    Horst Stiegler, managing director of the Rieck Holding and of Rieck Projekt Kontrakt Logistik (RPKL) in Berlin, will be retiring at the end of the year. Stiegler, with Rieck since...
  • Dusseldorf airport welcomes Etihad
    Etihad Airways is launching operations between Abu Dhabi and Dusseldorf (Germany) with an Airbus A330-300, beginning with a four-times weekly service which will increase to daily ...
  • Turkish Airlines increases services to Kabul
    Turkish Airlines is increasing its services to Afghanistan, operating its Istanbul-Kabul service five times a week (up from thrice-weekly), with new flights on Wednesdays and Satu...
  • New e-cargo online portal for RCA customers
    Rail Cargo Austria (RCA) is providing its customers with a new electronic service that contains clear and comprehensive information on freight shipments and wagon loads. In additi...
  • Rail expands environmental lead
    In the decade from 2000 to 2010, CO2 emissions from rail cargo dropped by 25% per km. This is shown by the latest figures from the environment and traffic database of the Heidelbe...
  • Expressway construction ongoing in India
    The Indian government has approved construction of 1,000 km of expressways under phase six of a national highway development project (NHDP). Stretches between Vadodara and Mumbai ...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo earns ISO 9001:2008 certificate
    Saudi Airlines Cargo, which operates twelve full-freighters and sells the belly-capacity on 125 passenger aircraft, has earned a ISO 9001:2008 quality management system certificat...
  • Logwin expanding in China
    The Grevenmacher-based international logistics service provider Logwin is expanding its network in China, opening a new office in Chengdu, a western Chinese metropolis, on 1 Decemb...
  • Gebrüder Weiss adds Czech branch office
    The Austrian forwarding and logistics enterprise Gebrüder Weiss is improving its offering in the Czech market, opening a new office with a cross-docking facility in Jenec, near Pra...
  • Sebastian Jürgens quits HHLA board
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Dr Sebastian Jürgens have amicably agreed to end their cooperation per 31 December, on account of incompatible views on the strategic or...
  • Ceva Logistics appoints Martin Thaysen as MD for China
    Ceva Logistics' appointment of Martin Thaysen as MD for China will take effect on 1 February 2012. Thaysen, currently the chief commercial officer of Damco, will be in charge of t...
  • Turkey issues more carnet TIRs in 2011
    The trade and TIR section of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birligi TOBB) has said that the number of carnet TIRs issued in th...
  • Swedish authorities approve APMT's Gothenburg deal
    The competition authority of Sweden has approved APM Terminals' filing for the Skandia Container Terminal in Gothenburg (Sweden). Project teams from APMT and the port of Gothenbur...
  • Cooperation between Duisport and Abu Dhabi Ports Company
    The Abu Dhabi Ports Company (APDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Duisport. The signing was attended by German president Christian Wulff, Mohamed Juma Al-Shamisi, v...
  • Multitrade Spain carries oil rig equipment from Spain to Singapore
    Multitrade Spain, a member of the Cargo Equipment Experts network (CEE), recently arranged the transportation of a levelling tool, measuring 8.8 x 4 x 3.9 m and weighing 73 t with...
  • Michael Kühne may buy more Hapag-Lloyd shares
    The advisory board of TUI AG decided at a recent meeting to exercise its share option and offer them to partners in the Albert Ballin consortium. It was reported that Michael Kühne...
  • CMA CGM and OOCL partners in New Zealand-Far East trade
    CMA CGM will enter into partnership from December with OOCL on its ANZEX service in the New Zealand-Far East trade route. ANZEX will discontinue northbound calls at Port Kelang an...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Cheniere plans second Texas LNG export terminal
  • World Wide Supply orders four Damen platform supply vessels
  • NSRP funding for five more shipbuilding cost reduction projects
  • Frontline restructuring moves ahead
  • ASRY marks anniversary with investment

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Former Bellingham Port Commissioner receives WPPA industry service honor
  • Rail freight traffic numbers post gains during week
  • Merchant Marine academy vessel to be handed over to Texas A&M
  • Port of Ridgefield business park in line for Fish and Wildlife headquarters
  • Third round of TIGER grants announced by Dept. of Transporation

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Long Beach sees 17.6% decline
    Container trade volumes drop to 460,000 teu after CUT transfers to LA
  • EXCLUSIVE: ABN Amro sees opportunities for European banks in Asia
    But DNB chief reveals one client in five in technical default
  • Reports of $200,000 daily intra-Asia charter rock LNG market
    If confirmed, the deal marks a hike in prices
  • Rule B still alive and well in the US
    While the ruling may no longer be used for practical purposes, it is still kicking around with other important new rulings
  • Competing jurisdictions
    States are keen to promote themselves, but an array of factors need to be considered
  • Are ship arrests the last port of call?
    Claimants criticised for being too hasty, but alternatives are also limited
  • Top 100 2011 correction
    Early version of supplement contained incorrect K Line entry
  • Record Middle East spot cargoes fail to ignite VLCC charter rates
    Fixtures for December loadings total 140
  • The seafarer's secretary-general
    As the IMO bids farewell to Efthimios Mitropoulos, he will long be remembered for his exemplary leadership
  • Asia-Mediterranean box freight rates take biggest hit on weekly SCFI
    Gap between Mediterranean and European routes from Asia is closing
  • SinOceanic refinances vessel with China Exim Bank help
    $29.5m loan facility will be used for ship on charter to Yang Ming
  • IG reinsurance contract set to renew at same rate
    Record has been good for past four years, after horror of 2006-2007
  • China's Shagang Group 'owes $4.8m' to Diana Shipping
    Steel-producing giant becomes latest Chinese name in the frame for charter-hire delays
  • The future isn't what it used to be
    Forecasters have been predicting a gloomy outlook for the industry
  • Clipper sells stake in DFDS
    Reports suggest move is bid to strengthen company's bulk and multipurpose sectors
  • ECT lodges $1.2bn Maasvlakte 2 damages claim
    Hong Kong port firm challenges Rotterdam Port Authority amid fears of cargo exodus
  • Owners withdraw capesizes from demolition market
    Boom in charter rates has seen some companies step back to make quick cash
  • Greencarrier in Nordic expansion moves
    Logistics firm plans Finland and Poland push
  • OPEC to maintain current output
    Fears that oil cartel would cut production prove unfounded
  • Where is the money?
    HNA inks another deal, but its business approach remains a mystery
  • Loges heads for HSH Nordbank
    New leader for ship financing team to join by July 2012
  • Capesize rates to ease ahead of the holidays
    While rally may be ending, brokers still wonder at the resilience of cape rates
  • Vopak adds €50m to pension pot
    Voluntary contribution to employee fund will not affect group operating profit
  • Shipping confidence creeps up
    Moore Stephens report reveals faint glimmers of optimism
  • IG antitrust review faces delays as Brussels appoints new team
    New-year decision looks unlikely despite a two-year investigation
  • Frontline rescue bid off target
    Bank negotiations mean tanker company's financial reconstruction might not happen by year-end

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Diana warns on charter
    CONCERN about counterparty risk is rising after today's revelation by Diana Shipping that a Chinese charterer of the Capesize Houston has halted payments
  • GenMar seeks Chapter 11 shield
    GENERAL Maritime's Chapter 11 plans have been largely approved by a bankruptcy judge in a crucial New York hearing
  • Kirby tops off buying spree
    NYSE-listed Kirby Corp has completed its acquisition spree for this year by acquiring the coastwise product carrier fleet of Seaboats for $42
  • US funds box schemes
    US BOX markets will benefit from expansions funded by a new round of economic stimulus grants announced by the Obama administration
  • Shipping seen gaining some transparency
    SHIPPING is gradually becoming more transparent in using accounting standards, a leading auditor company told Fairplay today
  • SITC unveils leaseback
    CHINA'S intra-Asia liner SITC has sold and leased back a box ship in a deal with a related company, joining other liners that have liquidated tonnage to strengthen balance sheets
  • China's hungry mills spark high
    CHINA'S iron ore imports hit an 11-month high in November, as a 31% drop in spot prices the previous month prompted steel producers to snap up more cargoes
  • Cross-gulf MRs firm
    THE FAST-moving pace of trades across the Persian Gulf is dictating that MR tanker owners cannot go to their holiday parties just yet, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Intra-Asia chemical rates firm
    BROKERS told Fairplay today intra-Asia chemical rates have firmed, with producers rushing to clear out year-end stocks
  • PST wins delisting approval
    THE SINGAPORE Stock Exchange today gave in-principle approval for the delisting of PST
  • Losses projected for RCL
    SINGAPORE securities company PhillipCapital has projected red ink for Thai intra-Asia liner RCL in 2011-12

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Analysts Say No Asia-Europe Rate Recovery in Sight
    Analysts don't expect Asia-Europe rates to recover in the coming weeks because there is no surge of volume and reduction...
  • US Intermodal Volume Grows 3 Percent
    Intermodal volume for U.S. railroads grew 3 percent year-over-year in the first full week of December, helped by container shipments...
  • Canadian Pacific Names Two Board Members
    Canadian Pacific named veteran railroad executives Tony L. Ingram and Edmond L. Harris to its board of directors, adding substantial...
  • Oakland Officials Urge Crackdown on Occupy Protests
    Oakland City Council members are urging city leaders to prevent protesters from shutting down the Port of Oakland again, but...
  • Maersk Sets Congestion Fee at Tanzania Port
    Maersk Line is imposing port congestion surcharges on all inbound containers handled at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The proposed...
  • Ocean Shipping Industry Outlook Improves, Survey Says
    The ocean shipping industry's confidence grew in the quarter ended Nov. 30 despite concerns about vessel overcapacity and the slowing...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Mulls Reducing China Operations
    Lufthansa Cargo is considering a reduction of operations in China, which accounts for a fifth of the company's sales, as...
  • Calm Before the Export Storm
    U.S. exporters are looking forward to a good year in 2012, but they also are somewhat disappointed. If the global...
  • Growing in Spurts
    Few industries face the unique market forces that can affect the flow of trade as agriculture does. Markets can be...
  • A Survival Plan
    Two Japanese semiconductor makers, Elpida Memory and Renesas Electronics, were created through mergers of divisions spun off by other Japanese...
  • Occupied Ports
    Anyone working for U.S. ports, or even generally associated with moving goods in and out of the United States, owes...
  • Paying Double When a Broker Doesn't
    Q: Our Canadian division in Ontario shipped five machines to its customer pickup account in California. The shipment was freight...
  • Asian Auto Production Fuels 3PL Boom, DHL Says
    Asian demand for new cars and increased sourcing of parts from China are fueling a third-party logistics boom in the...
  • Long Beach Container Imports Fall 15.6 Percent
    The Port of Long Beach reported double-digit declines in cargo volume in November, largely because of the loss of a...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Rena: two more boxes lost in storm
  • Maersk Line to improve transit times from Asia to Northern Europe
    Maersk Line has announced the following improvement in transit times from Asia to Northern Europe:Shanghai - Zeebrugge: 26 days - ...
  • GE SeaCo takeover completed
    Today sees the takeover of GE SeaCo and its various subsidiaries by the China-based HNA group finalised. The company is now in the process of being renamed Seaco ...
  • US agri shippers capitalise on Colombia/Panama FTAs
    US agricultural exporters are capitalising on the recent Free Trade Agreements (FTA) struck between the US and Panama and Colombia after a US Grains Council delegation ...
  • US/Canada launch border action plan to facilitate trade
    Shippers and carriers will be able to trade more efficiently between Canada and the US after a Beyond-the-Border action plan was launched by the two governments ...
  • More US/China 'sabre rattling' trade wars
    China has imposed a 22% duty on the import of US manufactured large cars and SUVs, alleging 'dumping and improper federal subsidies' in the latest round of the ...
  • China's PMI still in contracting mode
    The bellwether HSBC China Purchasing Managers Index [PMI] edged up in December to 49.0 - from the previous month's 47.7 - but still remained in negative territory ...
  • IMF: spectre of 1930s-style depression
    That was the warning given by the head of the International Monetary Fund [IMF], Christine Lagarde, yesterday after it emerged that other EU countries, in addition ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Street assesses DSX dispute
    Rate revision may be the best way for Diana to preserve lucrative cape contract with Chinese charterer, analyst says.
  • HSH drafts Loges
    German banking giant plunders UniCredit's talent pool in a bid to beef up shipping desk.
  • FRO nears next phase
    John Fredriksen-backed tanker titan makes progress on road to recovery as Frontline 2012 banks $285m in private fundraiser.
  • Diana fights Shagang default
    US-listed bulker owner cries foul as shipping arm of China's largest private steel mill misses charter payments.
  • Bank bleak on key markets
    Tankers, dry-bulk and container shipping not looking good for 2012, DNB's Serck-Hanssen says.
  • DNB not over exposed
    Bank's shipping boss says most of its clients have not been caught swimming naked by the crash in rates.
  • Erria lowers borrowings
    Tanker company's capital increases after Danske Bank and Danish government swap debt for shares.
  • Rem inks charter trio
    Age Remoy-led offshore owner pens three long-term deals worth $600m.
  • Svealand goes aground
    Minor water ingress reported after Norwegian cargoship's progress halted near Teistholmen.
  • Clipper exits DFDS
    Danish ro-ro owner's third-largest shareholder offloads 9.2% holding worth $86m.
  • Vopak pays it forward
    Cash-rich Dutch tank terminals player ploughs extra EUR 50m into country's pension fund.
  • LNG fuels Greek spending
    Its banks may be in the gutter but Greek owners were not shy in 2011 when it came to signing chunky newbuilding cheques.
  • Grounded cargoship spills oil
    Turkish vessel runs aground off France in storm, forming 1km-long slick heading for Brittany's beaches.
  • Coastal tops up orderbook
    Malaysian shipowner and shipyard group lands order for seven vessels including deals from Tidewater.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Maersk Daily expands in Europe
    The pending dissolution of Maersk Line's joint big-ship Asia-Europe service with partner CMA CGM has led Maersk to include three new ports in Northern Europe to its Daily Maersk product.
  • Seabury: U.S. container trade more balanced
    Containerized cargo exports from the U.S. will continue to grow more quickly in the next four years than imports, bringing the nation's trade more into balance, said Mathijs Slangen, maritime advisor for the investment banking firm Seabury Group.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2011
  • Bunker prices mixed as week ends
    Futures lowered on European economic growth concerns.
  • COP17: Proposal to tax shipping not dead in the water
    Andre Stochniol tells Sustainable Shipping that the issue may have been delayed in Durban, but the opportunity is not lost.
  • Kirby Corporation grows offshore tank barge fleet
    Fleet consisting of three 80,000 barrel tank barge units provides additional flexibility.
  • 'No immediate fix' to Gulf of Guinea piracy problem
    Anti-piracy measures have helped but not yet enticing bunker suppliers back to previous STS 'hub' off Benin.
  • Cargo ship leaking fuel off the coast of France
    The TK Bremen is believed to have been carrying around 220 tonnes of fuel.
  • Quiet end to the week in Rotterdam
    Gibraltar 'quite active' as buyers take advantage of recent price falls.
  • Fujairah market softer
    Prices mostly lower across ports in Middle East and Africa.
  • Observers puzzled by Hamworthy Krystallon scrubber statements
    Question how a vessel without a main engine scrubber can be 'future proof' if it were to sail in an ECA.
  • Still uncertainty around North American ECA enforcement
    Regulators have yet to give clear signals on whether ships must use distillates when LSFO is not available.
  • CLIA continues work on equivalent ECA solution
    'Encouraged' after recent meetings with regulators in the US and Canada.
  • Asian IFO prices generally down as week ends
    Average demand at major Asian bunkering ports on Friday.
  • South China's fuel imports to increase 13% in December
    Growth attributed to the expanding bonded bunker business in Fujian province.
  • BP opens bunker storage facility in Brisbane
    Bunker fuel terminal features total storage capacity of 30,000 mt, a dedicated barge wharf and a double-hulled bunker tanker.
  • Troubled Genmar authorised to pay bunker suppliers
    US bankruptcy judge gives final order, capped payment to 'critical and foreign vendors' at $22 million.
  • Lanka IOC 'in talks' to supply bonded bunkers in Trincomalee
    Approval from the local port authority will enable more competitive bunker prices at the port.
  • Brisk demand, cargo delays tighten Colombo IFO avails
    Two major local suppliers have 'sold out' their current stocks, players say.

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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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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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