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May 20, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL makes 1st investment in China terminal
    NOL Group will gain its first toehold in the Chinese container terminal business through a joint venture (JV) to operate a two-berth container terminal at the port of Qingdao, it announced yesterday.
  • Cooperate to strengthen maritime security
    The Republic believes that an open, inclusive and flexible approach is necessary to meet multi-faceted maritime security challenges. And as such threats proliferate and evolve, the international community must also work closely together to innovate and find more practical solutions to combat maritime terrorism and piracy.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL invests US$25.8 million with SITC to run 2-berth Qingdao terminal
  • Moody's says carrier credit good - rates, volumes to rise in 2011
  • OOCL confirms it is being investigated by EU and British trust busters
  • Warning shots fired from Maersk Alabama chase five pirates away
  • APMT quarterly profit up 22pc on back of 2pc container volume gain
  • India protests extension of piracy war zone into home waters
  • Singapore non-oil April exports fall 3.6pc as electronics dip
  • Cape Town's terminal's second berth now opens to mega ships
  • South Carolina ports handled 11.6pc more boxes from July-April
  • Montreal containership record boosts transatlantic market share
  • Swiss WorldCargo to add Beijing, Anchorage, Orlando, Beirut destinations
  • Air cargo clearance delays at Chennai blamed on manpower shortages
  • Alaska Airlines CEO defies all, predicts growth without merger
  • DHL starts air cargo service into Dubai World Central
  • Shanxi's Jinzhong city cargo volume increases 15.2pc in March

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Global shipping lines see India as major anchor for information processing and Asia's shipping business growth, say MOL top brass
  • OOCL confirms investigation by EU
  • Rickmers container vessel breaks all records as she sails into Baltic
  • Decision will disadvantage exports, feels corporate sector
  • Govt agencies invite export bids for wheat, rice to Bangladesh
  • Govt order to export sugar gets poor response
  • JNPT honoured for performance excellence
  • BGTA opposes move to raise third-party premia for trucks
  • Kailash Shipping expands Chennai warehouse

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • Chilltainers and Hellmann launch joint venture
    Chilltainers Hellmann - a newly established 50:50 joint venture between Chilltainers Holdings and the German company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, is expected to deliver an unprece...
  • US Army Corps gives green light to port of Charleston deepening plan
    The deepening of the US port of Charleston took a huge leap forward when the US Army Corps of Engineers recently released its work plan for the remainder of fiscal year 2011. The C...
  • Wabtec signs USD 21 million contract to provide ECP braking equipment to Rio Tinto
    Wabtec Corporation has signed a USD 21 million contract with Rio Tinto, a leading international mining company, to provide electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) braking equipme...
  • Xrail alliance successfully strengthens wagonload services in Europe
    Xrail, a production alliance launched in February 2010 by seven European railfreight operators to bolster international wagonload services, is delivering positive results: Starting...
  • System Alliance Europe expanding again
    The European general cargo collaboration System Alliance Europe has a new partner in the shape of the Greek forwarding company Omega International Transport, which has sites in Ath...
  • Fewer deaths on Europe's roads
    The number of deaths on the roads in Europe fell by around a third between 2001 and 2009. The roads became safer for lorry and van drivers as well. Incidents involving these p...
  • DB Schenker Rail: on track for growth and a higher market share
    DB Schenker Rail, the rail freight business unit of Deutsche Bahn, reported 9% growth in Q1/2011, compared to the previous year. In terms of revenues DB Schenker Rail grew by 11% i...
  • Camair awards worldwide GSA contract to ECS Group
    Camair, the new national airline of the Republic of Cameroon, has signed a worldwide cargo general sales agency contract with ECS Group. Efis Air, the Paris-based subsidiary of ECS...
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines approved to handle cargo at Russian airports
    The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia's Ministry of Transport has awarded a certificate to Volga-Dnepr Airlines enabling it to perform its own cargo handling at Russian airpor...
  • Cargoitalia boosts efficiency with "iCargo"
    Cargoitalia - Italy's all-cargo flag carrier - has selected "iCargo" provided by IBS as its new IT framework. "iCargo replaces the legacy system inherited from the o...
  • GS1 Germany - new chairman of the supervisory board
    The supervisory board of GS1 Germany recently elected Otmar W. Debald, CEO of Procter & Gamble Germany, as its new chairman and selected Erich Harsch, CEO of dm-drogerie markt,...
  • Petrolesport offers discounts on delivery of Japanese cargo
    Petrolesport OJSC (part of the Global Ports Investments PLC group) recently announced a 50% discount on services required for delivering Japanese containers to the additional radia...
  • Buss Global Container Fund 1: successful sale of container fleet
    The Buss Global Container Fund 1 has sold its container fleet about eighteen months earlier than planned and will be successfully terminated. The fund's approximately 2,900 investo...
  • 20,000 concrete blocks to protect Dutch coast
    The port of Rotterdam has announced that the first 40 m of the new block dam that will protect Maasvlakte 2 from the onslaught of waves are now in place. Three weeks ago, a sp...
  • Weber Logistics expands in California
    The Seattle WA (USA)-based logistics company Weber Logistics has expanded in Stockton CA - the key hub location for Northern California. Weber's Stockton facility has added ...
  • Garland Group invests EUR 8 million in Portugal
    Garland Logistics, a subsidiary enterprise of the Garland Group, one of the most important groups in Portugal in the transportation and logistics sector, began construction work on...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • Tidewater reports fourth quarter results
  • Senate bill that would have sped up offshore drilling is defeated
  • Farstad Shipping declares options for two PSV's
  • MAIB reports on Norman Arrow berthing incidents
  • Wärtsilä adds two new engines to low speed offerings

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • Port of Tacoma delivers container volume gains in April
  • Boeing announces order for five new 777 freighters
  • Corps seeking public's help in nabbing jetty gate vandals
  • Neptune Bulk Terminals upgrading BC coal facility
  • NOL Group investing in new Qingdao container terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • Torm attributes $45m loss to poor LR2 freight rates
    Danish company, with many LR2 tankers on its books, said low earnings in that sector was 'not a good cocktail for us'
  • IEA urges oil producers to ramp up supply to lower prices
    Global economic recovery at threat as crude volumes remain tight
  • Transatlantic MR tanker rate slide continues with no sign of bottom
    Product tankers shipping European gasoline across the Atlantic to New York saw charter rates tumble 17% in a week , with a long list of vessels still available for employment offering little indication that a bottom has been found for the market
  • Stena linked to LNG carrier purchase
    Sweden's Stena Group is understood to have bought two liquefied natural gas carriers for a total of $240m
  • Transatlantic capesize spot rates rocket on Classic Maritime fixture
    Prices jump $3,700 overnight to $8,500 a day but brokers unsure this level can be sustained
  • Wreck removal bill has unseen costs for shipping
    A UK bill could see the cost of removing uninsured wrecks picked up by UK and other shipowners
  • Testing times for north Europe-West Africa trades
    Route's growth potential to be hit by increasing Chinese competition, political disruption and the risk of piracy
  • Vantage Drilling orders $590m deepsea drillship from Daewoo
    Latest deal reflects the way ordering boom is linked to financial engineering
  • Ordering boom boosts value of rig builders
    Prices for newbuild jack-ups and drillships edging closer to 2007 peaks
  • Gulf of Mexico loses deepwater appeal
    Offshore Brazil enters new phase as interest turns to Latin America
  • Saecs offers more capacity on seasonal loop
    Increased demand anticipated during South African fruit season
  • Drydocking hits Top Ships' bottom line
    Dry and wet operator posts $2.3m loss for first quarter after high-earning bulk carrier is sidelined
  • RS Platou aims to raise $63m capital
    Shipbroker could be first listed on Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Iran sanctions drive liner agency linked to IRISL into administration
    Purchase of majority of Johnson Stevens Agencies business makes Kestrel the UK's biggest independent agency
  • Newbuilding prices still falling, says Seaspan chief
    Despite rising costs, surplus capacity means owners can squeeze yards over price
  • Dry bulk market could recover by July, says MOL chief
    Company president Muto downplays impact of Vale's move to launch own fleet of giant iron ore carriers
  • Moody's signals that investors are right to be bullish about boxes
    Report says credit quality of rated container shipping companies should stabilise this year, but operators must continue to improve efficiency
  • Brussels targets the big guns
    This week's raids by EU competition officials seem to have been based on lines' fleet capacity
  • Sad ending for Johnson Stevens
    Independent liner agency enters into administration after 35 years in business
  • Torm storm in a Greek teacup
    As Danish media question chief executive's compensation deal, is the underlying issue more about who controls the company?
  • Shipping needs a new prescription for this cancer
    Piracy has spread much faster than was first envisaged. The industry and the UN must act now, with fresh strategies
  • Seanergy targets expansion
    Despite $1.5m net loss as time charter earnings fall, dry bulk operator predicts solid long-term outlook for market
  • 'Fortress-like' balance sheet at Navios as bulker pair changes hands
    In-house sale nets $120m cash and $10m in equity, bumping up liquidity to $290m
  • MOL has nothing to hide from EU regulators, says Koichi Muto
    Liner company's president defends collaboration between shipping companies in tough times
  • Odfjell Offshore postpones its listing
    Drilling company decides to wait until timing is right and stock market is stronger
  • Toxic waste dispute vessel to be scrapped
    Notorious bulk and oil carrier Probo Koala said to be heading to Chittagong shipbreakers
  • Minerva launches new proceedings against Grand China Logistics
    Owner has 'no alternative' but to chase alleged arrears on charter hire payments of around $2m

Fairplayweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • Frangou builds her 'fortress'
    NAVIOS Holdings boss Angeliki Frangou today highlighted her company's fortified liquidity, even as a potentially "prolonged downturn" lies ahead
  • 'K' Line battles tax man
    'K' LINE told Fairplay today it is challenging the Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau's findings that the liner failed to declare 6.4Bn yen ($78.2M) in income
  • Weak products market torments Torm
    A WEAK product tanker market dragged DS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker and drybulk carrier operator, into the red in 1Q11
  • Passengers safe in grounding
    INVESTIGATIONS are under way in Canada into how a ferry ran aground, forcing about 100 passengers to be evacuated by sea
  • Top keeps sinking
    TOP SHIPS today disclosed losses in its latest quarter, as its debt load continues to loom large
  • Three sought in collision
    THE US Coast Guard is searching today for three crew members of a commercial fishing vessel after its collision with a box ship in the Gulf of Mexico
  • Iraq: Kuwait port plan encroaches
    IRAQ HAS challenged Kuwait's decision to build a port where Baghdad said it would encroach on Iraq's territorial waters, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Long disruption seen for Libya trade
    EVEN IF peace breaks out soon, seaborne trade with Libya might not be rebuilt until next year, an Antwerp conference was told today
  • Wars disrupt heavy-lift
    SOCIAL unrest and civil war in North Africa is likely to depress local project cargo flows, carrier and forwarder conference delegates were warned today
  • Court knocks Coast Guard's legal move
    SAFEGUARDS were overlooked by the US Coast Guard when it tried to pre-empt Massachusetts laws aimed at preventing oil spills, an appellate court has ruled
  • Where offshore gets crowded out
    ONSHORE demand for heavy transport "could crowd out offshore energy projects", Philip Adkins, CEO of Fairstar Heavy Transport, warned a Shanghai conference today
  • Belgium warned on customs
    THE EC has told Belgium to extend customs' opening hours at its major ports and cut or end charges for certain customs operations
  • DPW completes reverse stock split
    DUBAI Ports World said today it has completed its share consolidation as it prepares for its London listing in the coming weeks
  • VLCC owners squeezed
    ASIAN VLCC rates have dropped from last week as charterers try to squeeze lower rates out of owners, brokers told Fairplay today
  • China power shortages hit iron ore
    PRICES for Chinese iron ore imports are falling, with electricity supply problems hampering its China's steel industry, according to shipping analysts

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • Trucking Software Firm Expands into Logistics
    For-hire trucking software provider TMW Systems acquired Appian Logistics Software, extending its reach into the private fleet and logistics markets....
  • Trucker Pitt Ohio to Upgrade Fleet
    Regional less-than-truckload carrier Pitt Ohio will purchase 125 tractors and 100 trailers this year, as the company benefits from a...
  • Japan's Economy Sinks Into Recession
    The Japanese economy shrank 0.9 percent in real terms in the first quarter from the preceding quarter, or at an...
  • Intermodal Traffic Up 6.3 Percent
    Intermodal traffic on U.S. railroads last week rose 6.3 percent from a year ago while carload shipments increased 1.6 percent,...
  • Carriers to Launch China, S. Africa, S. America Loops
    CSAV, CMA CGM and China Shipping are teaming up to launch a new weekly service with two slings between the...
  • Safmarine Restarts South African Reefer Loop
    Safmarine is bringing back its seasonal SAECS Reefer Express service, first launched three years ago to provide extra capacity during...
  • Box Ships Adds Two Vessels to Initial Fleet
    Box Ships, a New York Stock Exchange-listed container ship owner based in Greece, said Thursday it took delivery of two...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Climbs Back Into Black
    Air France-KLM's cargo unit returned to profitability a year ahead of target, booking $98.7 million in earnings in the year...
  • Costs May Offset Box Lines' Growth, Report Says
    Container shipping volume will grow at double digits through 2012 but rising fuel, vessel charter and shipbuilding costs may weaken...
  • Boston Gets First Box Service from Asia via Suez
    The Port of Boston will start handling its first calls by a container service from Asia that transits the Suez...
  • Manufacturing Group Sees 'Moderate' Economic Growth
    Recovery in factory production is outpacing overall U.S. economic growth that may be slowed by rising oil prices and government...
  • NOL Invests in First Chinese Box Terminal
    The Singapore-based parent of APL, the world's seventh-largest container line, is investing $25.8 million in a joint venture to operate...
  • Japan Airlines Posts Record Operating Profit
    Struggling Japan Airlines posted a record operating profit of $2.33 billion in the 2010 fiscal year ending March 31 compared...
  • Hamburg Container Volume Surges 18.2 Percent
    Hamburg boosted first quarter container traffic 18.2 percent from a year ago, regaining market share from its slower growing rivals...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • More carriers raided by the EC
  • Marshall Island steers clear of private navies
  • ICG: fuel cost 'greatest threat'
  • Hamburg back in the driving seat
  • NOL invests in new Qingdao terminal

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • GSL holds the cash
    Global Ship Lease is not giving punters their dividend back.
  • Farstad back for two more
    Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore owner takes two of its three PSV newbuilding options at STX OSV.
  • Top Ships at a loss
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner hit by drydocking and weak tanker rates as it plots stock split.
  • Strike hits Finnlines
    Finnish ro-ro owner widens first quarter loss as disruption and higher fuel prices take their toll.
  • Seanergy expects waiver
    Greek bulker owner wins one loan amendment and expects cash balance rule to be eased by Marfin.
  • More rig joy for Dryships
    George Economou-led company gets extension for semi submersible in the Falklands.
  • Tidewater takes a tumble
    Dean Taylor-led owner sees its fourth quarter bottom line plummet.
  • Farstad sells ageing PSV
    Oslo-listed owner sheds the Far Sleipner after it clocks off with Petrobras.
  • Navios beats the street
    Angeliki Frangou-led company's $38m loss doesn't tell the full story.
  • Dry strife hurts U-Sea
    Strangled freight rates and an escalating fuel bill to blame for Danish owner's first quarter red ink.
  • Investors back Buana
    Berlian Laju Tanker unit's $117m IPO over-subscribed nearly 17 times.
  • Rocky quarter for Farstad
    Norwegian offshore owner follows its peers in producing lower than expected first quarter numbers.
  • Solvtrans in solid start
    Oslo-listed fish carrier and well boat owner boosts bottom line during the first three months of the year.
  • Captain's Polar plea
    Master of abandoned cruiseship Polar Star threatens to take crew off vessel in Spain unless they get paid.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • WTO Appellate Body confirms Airbus subsidies
    The World Trade Organization Appellate Body on Wednesday confirmed that decades of subsidies provided by certain European Union member states to Airbus, totaling $18 billion, are inconsistent with WTO rules. Specifically, the appellate body affirm...
  • UASC adds Dubai call to India/Europe service
    The liner carrier UASC this month began calling at Jebel Ali in Dubai on its AEC1 service between the Indian Subcontinent and Northern Europe. The AEC1 has a revised rotation of Nhava Sheva, Pipavav, Jeddah, Port Said, Antwerp, Thamesport, Hamburg,...
  • MSC to increase Asia/South Africa rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Wednesday it will raise rates on shipments using the line's Cheetah service between the Far East and South Africa. The increase, effective June 15, is $250 per TEU. The Cheetah loop, American Shipper affiliate ComPai...
  • Maersk raises Asia/West Africa rates
    Maersk Line said this week it will raise rates from Asia to West Africa. The increase, $150 per TEU, is effective June 15, and applies to destinations in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde Island, Central African Republic, Chad, Cong...
  • Maersk, CTSA plan Canada/Asia rate hikes
    Maersk Line said this week it will assess a peak season surcharge on shipments from Asia to Canada. The surcharges, effective from June 15 through Nov. 30, are $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube conta...
  • U.S. Navy kills four Somali pirates
    Four Somali pirates attacking a German-owned super tanker were killed Tuesday by a U.S. Navy helicopter, the Navy said. TheArtemis Glorywas en route from Juuaymah Terminal in Saudi Arabia to China when it was attacked by pirates in the Gulf of Oman...
  • U.S. International Trade Commission
    ITC finds IPR violations still rampant in China A study found that although many U.S. companies have experienced broad success in China, intellectual property rights infringement still runs rampant in the country, undermining their competitiveness...
  • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
    Trade groups urge reduced green goods tariffs A coalition of four trade groups have written to Asia-Pacific trade ministers urging them to use the meeting this week in Montana to reduce tariffs on environmental goods. APEC, World Bank tackle food ...
  • Deeper channel, inland connections
  • Carrier rate hikes
    Maersk, CTSA plan Canada/Asia rate hikesMaersk Line said this week it will assess a peak season surcharge on shipments from Asia to Canada. Maersk raises Asia/West Africa ratesMaersk Line said this week it will raise rates from Asia to West Africa....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2011
  • Fujairah prices see small movements
    Not much volume or demand in Suez.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg markets firm
    Workers at Greece's biggest refiner begin four-day strike.
  • High bunker prices help drive demand for ship-scrapping
    Low freight rates and overcapacity make demolition attractive.
  • FAME 'will cause lots of off-specs'
    Biodiesel blends expected to get into marine fuel supply chain and breach ISO 8217 marine fuel specification.
  • Owners of leading independent ARA suppliers in merger talks
    If negotiations succeed, 'this autumn will see the creation of the largest independent player on the north-west European market.'
  • Fuel oil stocks climb, but dip expected soon
    Arbitrage volumes to fall as market tightens in ARA.
  • Supplier 'fully loaded with product'
    Aegean prepared for Greek refinery strike.
  • Asian bunker prices lack direction
    Demand mixed at Asian bunker hubs on Thursday.
  • DNV shares technology outlook for 2020
    Releases Technology Outlook 2020 report for shipping, fossil energy, renewable & nuclear energy, and power systems sectors.
  • Shell commences bunkering in Dubai
    Deploys high-capacity, 8,000 mt barge, the first to use mass flow meters in Middle East.
  • Bunker fuel demand 'slowly' picking up in Tokyo Bay
    Traders uncertain when demand will be back to normal.
  • South China week-on-week fuel oil volumes down
    Fuel oil imports between 1.80 mt to 1.82 mt.
  • RCL losses widen 109% 'partly contributed' by bunker costs
    Regional Container Lines reports net Q1 loss.

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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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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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