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January 20, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Boxship sector seen growing at slower speed
    Demand growth in the container shipping industry will slow in 2011 to nearly half of last year's double-digit expansion as strong consumer buying eases in emerging markets, industry specialists said.
  • Container vessels slow down to save on fuel
    Container vessels are sailing at the slowest speeds in at least two years to save on fuel costs, driving up freight rates and the shares of shipbuilders.
  • Baltic Index at two-year nadir on vessel build-up
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index BADI, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in nearly two years on Tuesday as a build up of vessels continued to weigh on larger capesizes.
  • HK striving to comply with UN's Iran sanctions

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison spins off units in US$6 billion Singapore IPO bid
  • Four-day French port strike underway, Hapag-Lloyd avoid France
  • Long Beach volume up 25pc to 6.3 million TEU in 2010
  • Asia-Europe, transpac rate hikes absent as capacity surges
  • CSAV box volume up 62pc, biggest gain on league table
  • Environment biggest challenge line faces, says Maersk chief
  • The Containership Company Shanghai mulls index rate tie up
  • Long Beach approves Clean Truck provisions
  • Infrastructure levels fall behind South America's growth
  • Anti-pirate laser designed to hide ships in sun-like glare
  • Singapore air cargo express hub to open next year `
  • Snow protest: Virgin refuses to pay landing fees at Heathrow
  • Yemeni measures to lift air cargo ban to EU reviewed

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Conquest 2011 wins plaudits from trade
  • Westports Malaysia appoints BSV Shipping Agencies as its marketing agent in India
  • Over half of tea imports in 2010 came from Nepal
  • Payment mechanism halts fuel export to Myanmar
  • CoPT to redeploy 300 workers at CFS
  • Maritime Agenda proposes SPV model for global port operations
  • BoA gives more time to 20 SEZ developers to execute projects
  • Exim Banks of India & Korea ink MoU on trade
  • Export of wheat products may be banned
  • FM told to focus on farm policies
  • Import duty on oils may go
  • RBI payment dictat on Iran may hit tea exports
  • Three-fourths of indirect tax mop-up target achieved in 9 months
  • World Bank backs green-growth agenda
  • Anand Sinha appointed Dy Governor of RBI
  • Plastivision 2011 begins today

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2011
  • Logwin expanding in Kenya and South Africa
    The global logistics service provider Logwin has strengthened its presence on the African continent by opening its second location in Kenya in the city of Mombasa and expanding its...
  • SGS boosts earnings in business year 2010
    Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company based in Geneva (Switzerland), boosted its profit by 3.9% to...
  • LG Electronics UK extends contract with Norbert Dentressangle
    LG Electronics UK Ltd has renewed its contract with the French logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) for a further three years. Originally appointed by LG Elec...
  • Ostwind to remain a Transinvest Group product
    Transinvest president Werner Albrecht recently stated that the Ostwind container blocktrain will remain a Transrail product, despite media reports to the contrary. The...
  • Hudong-Zhonghua to build LNG carriers for MOL and Exxon
    Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil) and the Japanese shipping company MOL recently announced that they have selected the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group (Hudong), a subsidiary ...
  • MOL launches new direct Vietnam to North Europe service
    The "MOL Precision", operated by the Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL), recently made its maiden call at Tan Cang-Cai Mep international terminal (TC...
  • Duisport share transaction: opportunity for modal shift
    The port authorities of Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam (ARA ports) are discussing a joint response to the proposed sale of shares in the port of Duisburg by the German central go...
  • Barloworld Logistics Middle East appoints new managing director
    Barloworld Logistics has appointed Sean Bradley as managing director - Middle East. Bradley began his career in Kuwait in 1979 and brings more than 27 years of supply chain experie...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • Overhaul of offshore energy regulation and management continues
  • $17.33 million more for repairs to LHD 1
  • Mother ship design for deepwater offshore wind farms
  • ABS makes management changes
  • AIDA ship order gives Siemens something to smile about
  • Paris MOU warns on tanker damage stability problems
  • Hyundai Heavy books drillship orders from Noble

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • New cargo volume record set at Port of Seattle in 2010
  • Boeing confirms $19 billion aircraft deal with China
  • Grays Harbor Port Commision looking at viewing tower options
  • Trucking association boss sends letter to President Obama
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics plans development for Jurong Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • Chinese deals keep VLCC rates level
    Market expected to stay 'fairly flat' due to number of available ships
  • Mid-sized boxships in new lay-up threat, warns MSC chairman
    Aponte says the arrivalof new larger tonnage could leave smaller containerships out of work
  • Scorpio to add second crude tanker to fleet
    New York Stock Exchange-listed Scorpio Tankers is set to add its second crude tanker to its fleet of 10 owned vessels, reportedly purchasing the 2009-built, 113,043 dwt aframax Southern Spirit for $51m
  • Aframax reported sold for $34m
    Egyptian Tanker Co has bought the 2001-built, 107,222 dwt aframax Opal Queen from Tsakos Energy Navigation at a reported price of $34m
  • Opec oil production to rise by 5m bpd
    Crude oil production from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries is projected to increase by 5m barrels per day over the next 20 years, reaching 40m bpd in 2030, according to international energy giant BP
  • Aponte open to offers from prospective port investors
    Container carrier MSC ready to sell up to 49% stake in its global terminal business
  • A unique capacity for organic growth
    With an existing comprehensive global network, world's second largest container line does not need to grow through acquisitions
  • Aponte seeks investors for MSC's terminals business
    Container line keen to bring in outside investors to release equity
  • MSC draws on family strengths to keep ahead
    In an exclusive interview, MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte talks about ship sizes, competition and why family-run businesses are still the best model
  • Euronav puts faith in suezmax time charters
    Strategy to move vessels from spot market to long-term time charters will pay off
  • Shell's Kopernicki sets March date for retirement
    Retirement will coincide with end of his presidency with UK Chamber of Shipping
  • Diana Containerships makes Nasdaq debut
    Stock dips $0.25 to $13.75 early in trading
  • Big may not be better
    Will boxship owners rush to place orders for 18,000 teu vessels?
  • Valuing the yuan
    A yuan revaluation could provide a body blow to Chinese exports, to the detriment of the world's major box lines
  • Swansea Dry Docks future secure
    New company to invest some £4m developing shiprepair and recycling facility
  • Gladstone port set to resume coal handling
    Expecting first shipments of Australian coal from Blackwater rail system tomorrow
  • Eitzen Maritime sells 1.8m shares
    Sale described as "repair issue"
  • Berlin quells shipowners' hopes over state aid
    $6.7bn state-backed loan to be used solely for construction of offshore windparks
  • Hellenic P&I club opens for ships up to 25,000 gt
    Mutual covered around 90 vessels for war risks in first year of business
  • Fredriksen makes fresh bid for Tui board seat
    Hopes to reach deal ahead of group's annual general meeting in February
  • St Petersburg stevedore group sees volumes rise
    Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg handled 5.2 % more freight in 2010
  • CSCL bullish on 2010 profits
    Predicts full-year profits to have increase significantly
  • Trada Maritime seeks $105m
    In talks with banks over funds to finance capital expenditure
  • Containerships to fit scrubber on one of its vessels
    Finnish shortsea operator inks contract with Wartsila to instal SOx scrubber
  • Brisbane port returning to normal
    Port still partially closed but more ships are being allowed to berth
  • Economic growth set to be slow but steady
    World Bank outlook says recovery will be moderate after bounceback of 2010, with emerging economies continuing to lead way
  • US-China trade talks may prove crucial for shipping prospects
  • Fast-growing Scorpio looks to profit from tanker trades
    Having more than tripled its fleet in less than a year, the New York listed tanker owner is boosting its earnings by putting ships in pools or selling them on for profit
  • ING leads the way in offshore lending
    Dutch lender involved in eight deals worth $1.5bn in 2010, representing an 11% share of the top 10 lenders

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • Four breakers reported killed in Bangladesh
    FOUR MEN were killed and another is reportedly in critical condition with burns as a result of an explosion at a Bangladeshi shipbreaking yard.
  • Georgians arrest ship
    GEORGIAN authorities today reportedly arrested a Philippines-flagged general cargo ship on pollution charges.
  • Charleston box volume rose by 17% during 2010
    CONTAINER volumes in Charleston increased 17% year on year in 2010 because of improved shipping services and the US economic recovery.
  • Arch doubles Pacific plan
    NYSE-LISTED Arch Coal has announced a high-volume agreement with Prince Rupert's Ridley Terminal, its second major move towards West Coast exports in the past week.
  • Bremerhaven woos investors for offshore port
    BREMEN'S state government today outlined its offshore terminal proposal, targeted for opening in 2014.
  • Russian grain trader sued
    RUSSIAN grain trader RosInterAgroservis is being sued for $20M by BNP Paribas according to Moscow commercial court filings.
  • Kenya court extends inquiry on port figure
    KENYA'S High Court has reportedly extended an investigation of fraud allegations against former ports boss James Mulewa.
  • Two die after collision
    TWO DANES were killed as a result of their fishing vessel's collision with a Swedish dry cargo coastal ship in the Kattegat about midnight, Danish and Swedish news reports said.
  • UN arms inspectors begin Nigeria inquiry
    UN ARMS inspectors are reportedly in Lagos to inspect an arms cache shipped from Iran but seized at the port in October.
  • Samudera buys box ship
    SINGAPORE-listed Samudera Shipping Line said it has bought one of its chartered-in box ships for $13.6M.
  • Kyushu buys Indonesia LNG
    JAPAN'S Kyushu Electric Power reportedly said today it has agreed to buy 300,000 tonnes of LNG per year from Indonesia's Donggi-Senoro LNG for 13 years.
  • Russian duty cut opposed inside Kremlin
    A PROPOSAL from the Russian energy ministry that would cut the export duty rate for crude by about 7% is opposed by the finance ministry, a bank report said today.
  • Courage seeks IPO in HK
    HONG KONG'S drybulk carrier Courage Marine is seeking a listing in its home territory.
  • Euronav turns it around
    EURONAV, the listed Belgian VLCC and Suezmax operator, said today it had turned 2009's net losses around to profits in 2010.
  • Singapore seen as hub for Asian Pacific LNG
    ALREADY the world's bunkering hub, Singapore is also poised to benefit from shipping's shift to LNG as a cleaner source of marine fuel.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • Highway Officials Take Road Needs to Social Media
    The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is tapping into social media to build support for more funding...
  • Obama, Hu Stress Cooperation in U.S-China Issues
    President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China, opening a state visit in Washington amid growing complaints from U.S. exporters...
  • Zim to Launch Tampa-Mexico Service
    Zim American Integrated Shipping is launching a direct container service between Mexico and Tampa, the Tampa Port Authority said Wednesday....
  • US-China Deals Include Transportation Sales
    Recent deals with China linked to this week's Washington visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao will generate more than $45...
  • Truckload Capacity, Demand Index Drops 3.9 Percent
    Truckload demand is slackening in January, loosening freight capacity that tightened during the pre-holiday shipping season, according to Longbow Research. ...
  • Channel Tunnel Truck Traffic Surges 42 Percent
    Groupe Eurotunnel, the operator of the undersea rail link between the UK and France, reported truck traffic surged 42 percent...
  • Gabrielson, Schember to Receive Connie Awards
    Rick Gabrielson of Target and George Schember, vice president, corporate transportation and logistics at Cargill, will receive the first Connie...
  • Thailand Delays Hazmat Insurance Requirement
    Thailand is delaying implementation of a new insurance requirement that had sent U.S. suppliers of chemicals and other hazardous materials...
  • Container Ship Overcapacity to Last 12 Months, Report Says
    Ocean container carriers face overcapacity for at least another 12 months as the supply of new ships outpaces slowing cargo...
  • Seattle Containers Surged; Tacoma Struggled in 2010
    The Port of Seattle had a banner year in 2010, with containerized imports increasing 46.6 percent, containerized exports up 19.3...
  • ABF Appeals Dismissal of YRC-Teamsters Lawsuit
    ABF Freight System is taking its legal challenge against concession agreements negotiated by YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters to the...
  • Obama Orders Review of US Regulations
    President Obama ordered federal agencies to come up with plans in the next four months to review regulations already on...
  • Alameda Corridor Slashes US Loan Request
    The Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority is slashing its request for a federal rail program loan to $83.7 million from an...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • ER Schiffahrt expects 'volatile' marine markets
  • Tunisia posts further progress
  • Rhine container hinterland blocked by barge-wreck
  • China's HU begins 'most important' US visit
  • San Pedro Bay ports end a record breaking 2010

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • Seaspan plots raid
    Gerry Wang-led containership outfit sets the stage for public offering as ship acquisitions land in the crosshairs.
  • ISC seizes PCTC pair
    Niels Johnsen's International Shipholding Corp mulls financing options in $64m raid on pure car/truck carriers.
  • LDA tows giant FPSO
    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs' offshore wing secures work for trio of anchor-handlers as Total races to drill off Angola.
  • Sonangol not Scorpio
    Angolan oil company and not New York-listed shipowner has bought Interorient tanker, TradeWinds is told.
  • Davie courts cash trio
    Bankrupt Canadian shipbuilder seals another court extension as it fights to secure fresh funding options.
  • Yard blast death toll rises
    Four men have now died and another has critical burns after an explosion on a tanker at a breakers yard in Bangladesh.
  • Red ink for FSL Trust
    Singapore-listed outfit pushed to a loss by higher operating expenses and loan repayments.
  • HK cracks down on IRISL
    Chinese territory aims to change rules swiftly to help US in its fight against Iranian owner and its affiliates.
  • NorthLink charters ro-ro
    Scottish operator launching Clipper Racer on freight run to Orkney under new name.
  • Subsea 7 in windfarm push
    Oslo-listed owner continues expansion with the launch of new renewable energy division.
  • Genmar 'still short of cash'
    New York-listed owner's balance sheet remains stretched despite triple sale-and-leaseback deal, analysts say.
  • Trada eyes loan deal
    Indonesian owner on bulker and tanker splurge lines up four banks as it seeks $105m for buys.
  • Breakers die in blast
    Two men killed in huge explosion on vessel at shipyard in Sitakunda, Bangladesh.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • Hub opens Indianapolis, Milwaukee terminals
    Hub Group said it has opened new Comtrak intermodal terminals in Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. Hub's Comtrak Logistics subsidiary offers nationwide drayage and truckload services and now has 24 terminals. Chris Kravas, chief intermodal officer for ...
  • Eno Transportation Foundation names president
    The Eno Transportation Foundation board has appointed Joshua L. Schank to president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 21. Schank, who succeeds Stephen Van Beek, directs the National Transportation Policy Project at the Bipartisan Policy C...
  • Ryder closes deal on Carmenita Leasing
    Ryder System has completed its previously announced acquisition of nearly all assets of leasing and rental business Carmenita Leasing, based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in 2011 and will operate...
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes '10 cargo up 33.4%
    The Lake Carriers' Association reported that U.S.-flag freighters plying the Great Lakes carried 88.7 million tons of dry bulk cargo in 2010, a 33.4 percent increase over 2009. However, these shipments were off nearly 10 percent from the industry's...
  • Connie Awards to Gabrielson, Schember
    The Containerization & Intermodal Institute said it will present its Connie Award to Rick Gabrielson, director of international transportation for Target Corp., and George Schember, vice president of corporate transportation and logistics for Cargi...
  • Nordana Med service to call Savannah
    Nordana said its U.S./Mediterranean service will begin making direct calls to the Port of Savannah. "Customer feedback has indicated that regular calls at the Port of Savannah will provide a valuable addition to the market we serve," said Bob Chick...
  • ABS shuffles European management
    Classification society ABS has appointed Todd Grove to chief technology officer in an effort to strategically align technology resources and rule development initiatives among its operating divisions. He will report to ABS President and Chief Oper...
  • GAO: Risk from ship jumpers could be reduced
    The U.S. Government Accountability Office said protection from foreign merchant seamen who might jump ship and enter the U.S. illegally could be improved.In a report , GAO said there is a discrepancy between records kept by the Coast Guard and Cus...
  • Paris MoU finds some tankers threaten environment
    Preliminary results from the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Tanker Damage Stability, carried out from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, found 173 tankers, or 16.2 percent of the fleet, threaten t...
  • 'Careful consideration to benefits and costs'

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • Containerships to install scrubber
    Containerships Ltd Oy has signed a turnkey contract with Wärtsilä about retrofit of a W'rtsil' fresh water scrubber for the container vessel Containerships VII. This is Wärtsilä's first commercial marine
  • Nordane sells tugs to Canada and Germany
    Nordane Shipping in Svendborg has sold two of their tugs to foreign buyers and thereby reduced the number of laid up units. Stevns Icecap which has been lying at Svendborg
  • Two died in a collision with Swedish coaster
    Two Danish fishermen died after a collision with the Swedish coaster Vinga in Kattegat on a position near Gren'. Vinga hit the boat manned by two fishermen at midnight last

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2011
  • GRM hikes 2011 oil price forecast
    Predicts steady upward creep for crude and trading hub oil product prices throughout 2011 and 2012.
  • Fujairah prices rise
    In Durban, deliveries for distillates available from January 20-29.
  • Rotterdam market firms
    Some suppliers 'fully booked'.
  • Slow steaming could jeopardise meat exports
    New Zealand's frozen-lamb exporters would 'struggle to survive' if journey times to Europe were increased.
  • Tanker operators stick with 'slow steaming'
    Savings in fuel consumption will 'improve the average daily time charter equivalent rates.
  • Ship operator retrofits 'scrubbing system'
    Fresh water scrubber technology 'meets environmental and commercial requirements,' says operator.
  • Asian bunker prices continue to climb mid-week
    'Average' demand in key Asian bunker ports, says traders.
  • Study predicts 200 LNG bunker operations in SEA by 2020
    Container feeders or passenger ferries may be the first to use LNG as fuel in Southeast Asia, says DNV.
  • DNV partners with Drydocks World on LNG use
    Agreement to target future conversions of vessels powered by conventional fuels to LNG.
  • Japan bonded bunker sales rise 8% in November
    'Healthy' bunker fuel demand in November due to lack of spot offers in South Korea, traders say.
  • Chinese domestic bunker supplier acquires vessels
    Qinhuangdao Haixing Marine Bunker Supply to launch two 590 dwt bunker barges in April.
  • DNV unveils remaining stakeholders in LNG study
    Oil majors, shipping companies, ship builder, gas supplier and Singapore port authority involved in feasibility study.

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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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