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July 20, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers steam as sailing slows: survey
    IN THE cheering for slow steaming, what with savings on fuel for the liners and the lower emissions for the planet, it appears that the shippers' howls of protests might have been drowned out.
  • Record profit for mines as shipping slumps on glut
    The largest glut of ships in history means the cheapest freight rates relative to iron ore prices in at least a decade, helping Rio Tinto Group and BHP Billiton Ltd to generate record profit.
Strait Talk
  • Shipping sector charts course to reduce global warming
    LAST week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) took a major step forward in its response to the perceived need to cut greenhouse gas, and specifically carbon dioxide (CO2), emissions from ships. In doing so, it has probably managed to keep control of the implementation of cuts that will eventually be demanded by whatever results from the UN negotiations on tackling global warming which continue in Durban at the end of this year.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers steam as sailing slows: survey
    IN THE cheering for slow steaming, what with savings on fuel for the liners and the lower emissions for the planet, it appears that the shippers' howls of protests might have been drowned out.
  • Record profit for mines as shipping slumps on glut
    The largest glut of ships in history means the cheapest freight rates relative to iron ore prices in at least a decade, helping Rio Tinto Group and BHP Billiton Ltd to generate record profit.
Strait Talk
  • Shipping sector charts course to reduce global warming
    LAST week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) took a major step forward in its response to the perceived need to cut greenhouse gas, and specifically carbon dioxide (CO2), emissions from ships. In doing so, it has probably managed to keep control of the implementation of cuts that will eventually be demanded by whatever results from the UN negotiations on tackling global warming which continue in Durban at the end of this year.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen, Cosco, CSCL, Yang Ming enter into new slot swap deals
  • Grand China bundles SPX and TPX loops into California butterfly service
  • Drewry to launch comprehensive Asia-Europe freight rate index in September
  • Zepol says US June imports fall 7.4pc with China shipments slowing most
  • Africa, India and Latin America become port investor hotspots
  • Paragon container spin-off Box Ships buys 5,060-TEUer for US$55 million
  • Kerry buys Shanghai Wisdom Group and Shanghai Huicheng Logistics NVOCCs
  • Singapore GDP up 0.5pc in second quarter, down from 9.3pc growth in Q2
  • Chamber's carbon levy 'grossly unfair', says British Shippers' Council
  • Truck strike at south India's Port of Cochin ends with DP World deal
  • Maersk's new Black Sea reefer service to court Ecuadorian banana shippers
  • UK forwarders will lose trade to foreigners for not having UK customs AEO
  • Changi air freight increases 3.3pc to 908,700 tonnes in first half
  • Qantas warns of harassing tactics from pilots union from Friday
  • Laid-off United Airlines pilots offered new jobs at Continental

Exim Indiaweb site
  • IMO agrees on measures to cut CO2 emissions
  • Liner industry consolidation gathering pace
  • Survey shows VLCC profits doubling in second half
  • Import of sensitive items up last fiscal
  • CONCOR, Karaikal Port ink MoU to set up port side container terminal
  • KPT clarifies on most recent vessel grounding in channel
  • Sharma to unveil Land Customs Station in Mizoram
  • US market awaits Indian aeronautical products
  • $14-bn garment export target set for fiscal
  • Govt issues permits for export of 1.56 lakh t sugar
  • India second largest beneficiary of WTO's trade aid
  • Services exports touch $11.83 billion in May 2011
  • Rationalising corrupt practices

Marine Logweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • Skipperliner delivers vehicle/passenger ferry
  • Wärtsilä signs two-stroke licensing agreement with China's Guangzhou Marine Diesel
  • Bureau Veritas cuts time needed for CAP report
  • VT Halter Marine complete 10-unit ATB contract
  • OSD to design seismic support vessel for Bourbon
  • Glosten to commercialize PelaStar offshore wind turbine platform
  • Deterding named GM of Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding launches sternwheeler ahead of schedule

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • Matson plans rebranding of trio of logistics units
  • Maersk Line posts warning of Adobe Acrobat X problems
  • Command change ceremony set for Coast Guard cutter
  • Report finds Coast Guard lacking on Civil Rights Directorate staffing
  • FMC setting new rules for cruise line customers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • Typhoon hits Japanese ports and refineries
    Osaka Bay and Kobe closed, Nagoya and Yokkaichi thought to have followed suit
  • Euronav puts faith in offshore after being stung by poor tanker market
    Belgian owner posts $9m loss in tanker division in first half but $4m profit in offshore
  • Panamax period charter rates fall to two-and-a-half year low
    Greek companies take out ships for short and long-term contracts in $11,000 per day range
  • Astra Oil charters two aframaxes at five times spot market rate
    Vessels taken for four months and six months respectively
  • China must further boost tanker fleet to meet expanding refining capacity
    Though country's orderbook includes 106 ships, only 15 are for delivery this year
  • Chinese dry bulk carrier capacity has doubled since 2006
    In the first half of this year 62 of the 451 bulkers entering service went to Chinese owners, lifting the nation's fleet to double the size seen in 2006
  • VLCC market starts to feel the pinch from growing China fleet
    Almost 40% of VLCC shipments on the key Middle East to China trade lane are now carried on vessels beneficially owned by companies registered in China
  • Ship recycling is coming of age
    Demolition yards and cash buyers have expressed intentions to improve working practices
  • Murdoch syndrome drives backers from shipping
    Shareholders will eventually rebel against domineering leaders and opaque disclosure practices
  • Grand China Logistics parent tipped to acquire GE SeaCo
    HNA move would further strengthen Chinese control over box supply
  • Advance on duty of care
    The Hague appeal court overturns a ruling on stevedore liability for vessel damage
  • Time for market to re-evaluate FPSO risk
    Claims emanating from new technologies are causing concern among underwriters
  • Business interruption cover creeps into marine policies
    Insurers' largesse could come back to bite the industry in the wake of Japan's earthquake
  • German yards and owners welcome IMO's mandatory efficiency standards
    Shipowners' body welcomes level playing field while shipbuilders hope for a retrofitting bonanza
  • Canadian pension fund back in the race to land V.Ships
    Source claims private equity interests' failure to reach agreement has opened the door to Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Scheme
  • Star Bulk nets $28m for capes from first follow-on
    Part of offering will go to help pay for two capesize bulkers due to join the fleet before end-August
  • Grimaldi's new ro-ro freight service hits problems in Tunisia
    One ship in six-day wait for berth
  • Strikes and equipment failures clog up Indian box terminals
    Frustration now being felt by carriers and forwarders is likely to be further compounded by strikes in south Indian ports
  • Torm adds cargoes to dry bulk contract with China Nickel Resources
    Further 51 cargoes added to existing 124-cargo deal which runs until 2015
  • Industry be damned
    The European Commission' proposals on cutting SOx emissions stick hard and fast to one nearly impossible deadline and another difficult one
  • Costamare raises dividend as fleet income mounts
    Analysts welcome moves to buy MSC vessel and tie up 23-year-old pair for six years at $20,000 per day
  • Transnet faces fines for failing to follow environmental procedures
    Government operator's redevelopment of Durban container terminal allegedly illegal
  • Japan's top man at the MEPC is bullish on greenhouse gas rules
    Delegation leader Shinichiro Otsubo says Tokyo is 'generally satisfied' with agreement
  • Lomé to have 1.5m teu a year capacity terminal following ADB loan approval
    Togolese port already serves as transhipment hub for West Africa cargo
  • Japanese yards win 15 export orders
    June deals bring year to date total to 120 vessels amounting to 5m gt, says ship exporters' body
  • Precious Shipping loan facility is cut by $50m
    Thai Exim bank pulls out of loan syndicate
  • Fesco first half reflects 'steady recovery' in Russian economy
    Box volumes up 46% as rail containers, freight forwarding and intermodal services all surge
  • MCA has listened to cuts concerns
    Coastguard stations keep 24-hour operations, but emergency towing vessel coverage to go

Fairplayweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • Louisiana touts $6.5Bn terminal
    LOUISIANA's governor today revealed the scope of the Sabine Pass project, one of four terminals seeking to export US shale gas as LNG
  • Star Bulk stock plunges
    SHARES of NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk dropped 17% in overnight trading after the disclosure of its follow-on offering
  • Yangzijiang calms investors
    CHINESE shipbuilder Yangzijiang's stock rose today after it sought to calm investor concerns
  • NASDAQ halts ONE trading
    OMEGA Navigation Enterprises is no longer being traded on NASDAQ as of today, share records confirm
  • Rail revived to Colombo
    CONTAINER transport by rail to Colombo's port has been revived for the first time in four decades
  • Bulker escapes pirates
    INDIA'S navy has helped a Greek bulker evade pirates in the Gulf of Aden
  • Throughput rises 24% at Tallin's Muuga
    MUUGA CT, which operates the box terminal at Tallin's Muuga Harbour in Estonia, said throughput increased 24% from January to June, compared with the first half of 2010
  • Output powers VLGC rates
    HIGHER Saudi Arabian crude output has boosted rates for the biggest carriers to a two-year high of $56 per tonne, brokers told Fairplay today
  • China Nickel-TORM contract expanded
    DANISH products tanker specialist TORM's drybulk business was boosted today when Chinese steel producer China Nickel Resources Holdings expanded an existing contract
  • FSL loses security deposit
    SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust has won a case relating to the arrest of a products tanker, but will lose almost $2.4M over the arrest of another
  • Bunkers give VLCC owners ammunition
    BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC owners are resisting pressure to fix August voyages at the low rates of this month
  • HNA said to seek GE SeaCo
    CHINESE aviation group HNA, parent of Grand China Logistics, is vying with private equity group Kelso to buy box leasing outfit GE SeaCo, container sector sources told Fairplay today
  • Essar Ports adds capacity
    OPERATIONS have begun at the expanded Vadinar terminal operated by Essar Ports in India
  • Queensland recovery lags
    QUEENSLAND coal shipments fell again in June, year on year, as producers continued to struggle with flood recovery, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Supramax coal rate slide reversed
    DEMAND for prompt tonnage has reversed sliding rates for Supramaxes ballasting from southern China to load Indonesian coal for discharge in India, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • Feds Want to Ease Military Export Licensing
    The U.S. Commerce Department is proposing to make it easier for companies to export military parts with low or no...
  • Grubb & Ellis' Feester Foresees Changing Distribution Center Strategies
    Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global Trade (parent company of The Journal of Commerce), sits down...
  • Jones Long LaSalle's Carver on Inland Port Concept
    Peter Tirschwell, vice president of strategy for UBM Global Trade (parent company of The Journal of Commerce), speaks with John...
  • Ports Group to Help US Export Initiative
    The American Association of Port Authorities will work with the Department of Commerce to help small and medium-sized businesses export...
  • Dukakis: Invest in Future by Spending on Infrastructure
    Former Massachusetts governor and presidential canidate Michael Dukakis said to invest in the future spending on infrastructure is key '...
  • APL Adds Surcharge at Congested India Port
    APL will apply an emergency congestion surcharge on imports containers at India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru), and other...
  • Toy Shippers Partner With Laufer Group
    The Toy Shippers Association partnered with Laufer Group International, integrating the company as its official non-vessel operating common carrier. ...
  • Judge Tosses Long Beach Clean-Trucks Settlement
    A federal judge threw a new twist into the battle over clean-trucks programs at Southern California ports, ruling the Port...
  • YRC to Raise Rates 6.9 Percent
    YRC Inc., the long-haul subsidiary of YRC Worldwide is hiking its rates 6.9 percent, matching rate hikes announced by many...
  • FedEx Adds Ocean Forwarding Services
    FedEx Trade Networks, the forwarding arm of FedEx, is trying to expand its reach into ocean shipping with a new...
  • Fesco Boosts Traffic 46 Percent First Half 2011
    Fesco boosted container traffic 46 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period a year...
  • FMCSA Shutting Down More Unsafe Bus Operators
    The U.S. Department of Transportation is making it harder for unsafe bus and truck operators to stay in business and...
  • Spike in Transport Performance Highlights Need
    An annual performance measure of the U.S. transportation system jumped to its highest level ever during the severe recession, highlighting...
  • More Volatility Forecast for Box Shipping
    Container shipping supply and demand will remain "highly volatile" for the next three or four years before possibly settling into...
  • Multimodal Kansas Site Attracts Wind Turbine Plant
    New Millennium Wind Energy will develop its first plant to manufacture building-scale wind turbines north of Witchita, Kan., citing...
  • BAA Ordered to Sell Stansted
    U.K. airport operator BAA must start selling London Stansted airport, the country's second largest cargo hub, and one of its...
  • Economist Expects Pickup This Quarter
    The second quarter's slow growth was disappointing, but the U.S. economy will pick up in the third quarter and growth...
  • MSC Strikes New Sale-Charter Deal
    Costamare is paying Mediterranean Shipping $55 million for a 5,000 20-foot equivalent units container vessel the Greek container shipowner will...
  • Diesel Prices Rise for Second Consecutive Week
    Diesel prices across the United States increased 2.4 cents a gallon in the week ending July 18, rising for the...
  • Long Beach Mayor Expects Port Funds Transfer
    Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster expects a proposed transfer of $16.9 million of harbor revenue to the city's tidelands operating...
  • Con-way Freight to Raise Rates 6.9 Percent
    Con-way Freight will hike its tariff rates 6.9 percent Aug. 1, matching general rate increases announced this month by UPS...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • Bigger and slower ships made obligatory
  • Lull before the lay-up rush
  • APM Terminals Apapa takes on scanning process
  • Dublin improves rail service
  • Kerry's double China investment spans NVOCC and 3PL

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • HHL hunts new CEO
    Oaktree Capital-backed heavy-lift operator looking to replace architect of Beluga Shipping overhaul.
  • Matson's makeover
    US liner operator wheels out 'rebranding' in a fight to secure footing in logistics arena.
  • EURN eyes offshore empire
    Belgian tanker owner races to 'exploit' offshore boom with new department devoted to floating storage and processing projects.
  • Excel in pirate drama
    Indian Navy claims to have disrupted an attack on an Excel Maritime panamax in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Euronav delays newbuilds
    Belgian tanker owner tosses suezmaxes on ice in response to dire market and $24m Q2 loss.
  • No garbage at sea
    Tougher control over getting rid of garbage welcomed by environmentalists.
  • SBLK slips in Times Square
    Shares of Nasdaq-listed bulker owner plunge 16% after pricing follow-on fundraiser.
  • Wellington in PGS splash
    US asset manager takes a near $15m chunk of stock in Oslo-listed Petroleum Geo-Services.
  • Palermo protest
    Fincantieri workers climb on top of crane in Sicily to demand government help to save their shipyard.
  • Golar gunning for four
    John Fredriksen-owned LNG firm expected to turn in higher profit next year amid regasification project awards, Lazard says.
  • Bart departs
    Decision to run down loan book hastens departure of Lloyds Bank ship finance head Bart Veldhuizen.
  • Cargill takes panamax
    New York-listed Diana Shipping secures fresh term work for one of its bulkers at a greatly reduced rate.
  • Tax temptation
    Taiwanese register could be boosted by influx of ships as country introduces tonnage tax.
  • FPSO damage costs Maersk
    Danish owner will lose 5.3m barrels of oil and DKK 350m in profit as Gryphon A unit is repaired.
  • New low for SFI stock
    New York-listed shipowner sees its shares strike the lowest note in a year.
  • Lines delay again
    MSC, Maersk and CMA CGM will not now launch a third Asia to US string until next year.
  • Socatra eyes two tankers
    French owner will declare options at Hyundai Mipo after investment group Tikehau pumps in cash.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • World Container Index
  • FedEx Launches ocean choices portfolio
    FedEx said its FedEx Trade Networks freight forwarder arm will begin offering three distinct ocean forwarding products including a new priority product for full-containerload and less-than-containerload shipments from three select ports in China. ...
  • New containerships to set record in 2013
    New containerships with a record 1.73 million TEUs of capacity will be delivered in 2013, mostly larger ships, said information service Alphaliner in its latest weekly newsletter,excerpted here . That number could grow as some shipyards still have ...
  • MSC: Indonesia inbound congestion worsens
    Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said surging cargo demand in Indonesia is causing congestion in the nation's ports. In a note late last week, the line said it has begun assessing a $100-per-TEU congestion surcharge for inbound cargo to the...
  • Drewry freight index to start in September
    Drewry Shipping Consultants and Cleartrade Exchange plan to start their Europe-based container freight rate index in September, the companies said this week. Drewry and Cleartradein early May announced plansfor such an exchange, covering 11 trade ...
  • Zim drops Israel/Africa service
    Zim has suspended a service connecting Israel with South Africa and east Africa. The line's EAS service, originally run with two vessels, had a rotation of Durban, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Djibouti, Port Said, Haifa, Djibouti, Mombasa and Durban. Zi...
  • CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd add Genoa to Australia loop
    CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd will switch Italian port calls in September on a Europe/Australia service they jointly operate. The lines will add a call at Genoa and drop a call at La Spezia on the service -- called Nemo by CMA CGM and EAX by Hapag-Lloyd....
  • Dole to take slots on Maersk's Expreso service
    Dole to take slots on Maersk's Expreso service Dole to take slots on Maersk's Expreso serviceWith its ship theVliet Tradergoing into dry dock for an extended period of time, Dole said it will charter space from Maerk's Expreso service to continue...
  • Carriers drop Qingdao call due to fog
    A Zim-operated Asia/Black Sea service on which the Grand Alliance and China Shipping take slots will drop a call in Qingdao later this month due to fog and congestion at the Chinese port. Alliance member Hapag-Lloyd announced the dropped call late ...
  • Total Transportation to buy hydrogen trucks
    Logistics company Total Transportation Services Inc. plans to purchase 100 hydrogen-powered trucks. Vision Industries Corp. said it has received a letter of intent fromRancho Dominguez, Calif.-based TTSI to purchase the hydrogen fuel cell-electric ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 19, 2011
  • Fujairah market steady
    Quiet day in Suez market.
  • TWI 'value spread' holding near $200 pmt
    Viswa Lab's fuel value benchmarking system calculates large differences between 'best' and 'worst' quality fuels.
  • Prices down in most key ports
    'Very busy day in Gibraltar', player tells Bunkerworld.
  • IMO details MEPC 62 achievements
    Environment meeting 'completes packed agenda'.
  • IMO to develop further guidelines regarding sulphur limit compliance
    Varying port state control practices create need for ship fuel tank sampling guidelines as many do not test the MARPOL sample.
  • Continuing strikes halt bunker operations in Cape Town
    Rise in demand for products in Durban.
  • No clear direction for bunker prices at major ports
    Bunker deliveries at Korean and Japanese ports affected by bad weather.
  • Typhoon affects bunker operations in Korea, Japan
    Typhoon Ma-On to move within 120 km from Osaka on Wednesday.
  • Volga Shipping orders 50 dual fuel engines
    'Single largest order for Wärtsilä 20 marine engines' in Russia, says director at Wärtsilä Ship Power.
  • Bunker arrest cases get mixed results
    Court proceedings in Japan and China concerning FSL Trust vessels previously arrested over unpaid bunker claims yield different results.

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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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