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October 20, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container oversupply may last five years
    The container industry may be facing half a decade of oversupply that will curb freight rates as shipping lines launch vessels into a global trade slowdown.
  • Monarch files US$46m claim against Dubai World unit
    Monarch Alternative Capital LP, a New York-based investment company, filed a claim of about US$45.5 million in a London court against Drydocks World LLC as the Dubai World unit works on restructuring US$2.2 billion of debt.

Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific rates fall to US$1,486 per FEU, lowest in 21 months
  • MSC folds Andes loop into CSAV-CMA CGM's Asia-South America service
  • China's third quarter GDP up 9.1pc, slowest growth rate in 2 years
  • Port of Nantong throughput increases 14.5pc in first eight months
  • Hamburg Sud Santa class ship calls at Hamburg bound for South America
  • Yangpu volume up 31pc in 7 months, becomes second largest port in Hainan
  • Guizhou signs customs deal with Shenzhen, Guangxi, Yunnan, Zhanjiang
  • Singapore exports off 4.5pc, but total trade up 7pc in September
  • ICTSI Manila to add eight new RTGs cranes to build up Berth Six
  • MCC Transport charters 1,084 TEU Istrian Express for intra-Asia route
  • US Department of Transportation slows rate of stimulus spending
  • SAMI picks independent assessor for maritime security companies
  • Qantas offer rebuffed, one-hour ground strikes resume on Wednesday
  • Fuzhou airport cargo throughput increases 29pc in first eight months
  • Oman Air launches Europe Asia sea-air corridor with Port of Salalah
  • Alpine Air Express fears US Post loss of air mail to Missoula, Montana

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A well formulated SLA critical to logistics contracts
  • Logistics veterans charm students at Geo Institute of Logistics inauguration
  • MFC executes complex project movement from Kazakhstan to Thailand
  • SCAC Consultants & Experts for Experts join forces
  • Sino International 2011 reaches new heights
  • Stop debiting rent from steamer agents' accounts, HC tells CoPT
  • Weakening rupee may hit rubber imports

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Railinc upgrades early warning system
    Railinc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, based in Cary NC, announced an upgrade to the early warning/maintenance advisory system that enhances r...
  • Cuba approves new flight service from New Orleans
    New Orleans international airport has received approval from the Cuban authorities to receive direct flights. This message was conveyed in a letter to the airport director from Cub...
  • Nagoya live on Iata's e-freight
    Lufthansa and Schenker, two large global e-freight movers, have performed the first e-freight shipment out of Centrair airport in Nagoya (Japan), to Frankfurt (Germany). Thanks to ...
  • DHL Aviation signs contract with Globe Air Cargo in Bulgaria
    DHL Aviation has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its general sales agency in Bulgaria. The airline operates daily weekday Boeing B757-200 freighter services from Sofia to Leipzig (Ger...
  • Air France-KLM managing director leaves company
    Only three months after being confirmed in his post, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, managing director of the Air France-KLM Group, has been forced to vacate his office. This decision has b...
  • DHL Express accredited as excellent van operator by FTA
    DHL Express is the first logistics company in the UK to receive accreditation under the Freight Transport Association's van excellence scheme. Its 1,000 strong fleet was independen...
  • Panalpina opens Ludhiana branch
    Panalpina continues to grow rapidly in India. Only two weeks after opening a branch in Jaipur, Rajasthan, the company has now opened another branch in Ludhiana, Punjab. As one of t...
  • UK rail industry unveils plans for the future
    The rail industry recently published its visions for the development of rail transport in the UK between 2014 and 2019. The full range of investment options includes the completion...
  • ICTSI Manila to get eight new RTGs
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) will take delivery of eight brand new rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs), to support new berth 6 operations at its Manila Internatio...
  • New Loxx general cargo line direct to Kazan
    The German transport company Loxx recently started calling at its seventh destination in Russia, namely in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan). Departures are on Fridays from Gelsenkirch...
  • Panama Canal sets new record
    The Panama Canal has reached a new tonnage record in fiscal 2011, which concluded on 30 September. Preliminary figures showed that the canal closed fiscal 2011 on 322.1 million t, ...
  • New European logistics network ESLA established
    Four independent companies have bundled their core expertise in the areas of night express and added-value logistics to form a new European network called the European Service Logi...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • $119 million for sub work at Huntington Ingalls
  • Canada selects Irving, Seaspan to build C$33 billion of ships under NSPS
  • Quigley named President of US Fab
  • Order from FMT gets Trinity Offshore back into inland barge building
  • Stena Bulk orders two 170,000 cu.m LNG tankers from DSME

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Suspicious bags force evacuation of sections of Bellingham Airport
  • Café @ Marina to open at Waterfront Center in Everett
  • American Trucking Associations taps England as new chairman
  • Olympia Port Commission meeting to discuss draft budget/CSHI for 2012
  • Port Tracker report predicts gains in import cargo numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Capesize rally offers lucrative lock-ins
    With market uncertainties ahead, owners must decide whether now is the time to secure revenue streams with period charter deals
  • Drivers behind the capesize rally and threats to its sustainability
    Six main points to consider
  • Lines rejig Asia-Latin America loops
    CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV seek greater efficiencies
  • Don't mess with the maintenance budget
    A return to 1980s accountant-driven 'savings' will result in loss of lives at sea
  • Ecsa spreads the word on CO2 emissions regulations
    Ecsa's new president tells automotive logistics firms sulphur emission is 'hottest issue' facing shipping
  • OSG keeps faith with Arntzen
    Chief executive signs up to 2016 to continue through downturn 'with no distractions'
  • Saga exits shipping by selling off last two VLCCs
    Decision to sell, subject to approval at EGM, prompted by bid to secure shareholder value
  • BHP Billiton iron ore volumes push Australian output to record high
    Country's top three miners produce 122.9m tonnes in third quarter, up 25% from first
  • Hopes of boxship charter market improvement by early 2012
    Optimism follows talk of panamax owners exiting negotiations due to overly low rates
  • VLCCs in Middle East helped by positive sentiment in the West
    Rates for trips to Asia finally tick up after stagnation
  • Eagle Bulk slips down handymax owner table
    Chinese companies to dominate market for smaller-sized bulkers
  • Antipodes' Asia box links grow at expense of European trades
    Overall capacity grows but European lanes stagnate
  • Capesize owners warned on strength of China's revival
    Rally in iron ore trades masks underlying slowdown in country's growth
  • US deals raise hopes of recovery
    Obama restates aim to double US exports
  • Banks favour offshore sector
    Syndicated lending for first nine months nears $16bn
  • Tiny harbour, big role model
    Capri sets the standard in fast ferry turnrounds
  • Handymax one-year charter rates head for sub-$10,000 level
    DVB predicts lower prices as newbuilding deliveries intensify competition
  • Wärtsilä upbeat despite third-quarter setback
    Delivery timings hit result but orderbook remains strong
  • Britannia in surprise reduction of deferred call
    Club sets general increase at 5%
  • Shipowners' Club makes Singapore appointment
    New board role flags up loss prevention
  • Efficiencies boost margins for Essar Ports
    Better cost control also adds to bottom line
  • Europe transport links including ports to get $69bn funding from Brussels
    Connecting Europe Facility will be 'catalyst' for further funding from private sector
  • IRISL pulls out of Malta Freeport before 2013 ban
    Move from next month 'a big loss' to transhipment hub
  • South Korea takes heavyweight title
    Yards consistently up quality of their vessels, thwarting China's bid to woo Greek owners
  • DryShips and OceanFreight signal 'vigorous' defence of merger complaint
    Putative class action has no merit, say owners
  • Thome gets new managing director
    Bjorn Hojgaard steps down effective immediately
  • Cargo surge boosts Eurotunnel
    Revenues up as truck and passenger numbers rise
  • Dubai danger
    US hedge fund writ against Dubai Drydocks World raises default fear
  • Exclusive: Yildirim blocks CMA CGM 20-ship order
    Move reveals extent of influence of Turkish stakeholder
  • South Korean yards win half of all global orders in third quarter
    Nation's builders outpace China in high-value orders for boxships and LNG vessels

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Charleston boxes rise 18%
    EXPORTS keyed an 18% surge Charleston's container business in September, but most US ports are bracing for slower growth in that sector
  • Essar Ports leaps 670%
    MUMBAI'S Essar Ports today recorded a 670% leap in quarterly net profits year on year
  • Maersk grabs more VLCCs
    MAERSK Tankers has capitalised on low VLCC freight rates by taking a pair of VLCC newbuildings
  • Wärtsilä's profits fall
    FINLAND'S engineering group Wärtsilä said today pretax profits fell to €83M ($114.83M) in 3Q11, from €140M in the same period last year
  • Ashapura shield assailed
    EITZEN Bulk has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to reject Ashapura's Chapter 15 protections, calling the application a bad-faith ploy to avert debt repayment
  • Drydocks faces $45.5M claim
    DRYDOCKS World of Dubai is facing a claim of $45.5M filed by New York's Monarch Alternative Capital, the investment company told Fairplay today
  • OSG sticks with Arntzen
    NYSE-listed Overseas Shipholding Group has retained Morton Arntzen as president and CEO, disproving rumours earlier this year about a possible management change
  • Subic sanctions rejected
    MANILA has rejected sanctions against Keppel Subic Shipyard in relation to an accident that killed six workers and injured seven others
  • Gas carrier fixes high
    GOLAR LNG, the listed centerpiece of John Fredriksen's LNG activities, said it has agreed principal timecharter terms for a gas carrier
  • EC takes Italy to court
    THE EC has referred a case to the European Court of Justice accusing Italy of failing to comply with a Sardinian aid ruling
  • Asia/East Africa container loops combined
    CMA CGM and Dubai's Emirates Shipping Line today confirmed a box service expansion in the Asia/East Africa trade
  • Drybulk waits rise again
    SNARLS at major drybulk ports have again worsened, with queue numbers rising by 20 ships to total 301 vessels as of 17 October
  • Asian Aframaxes stay put
    HIGHER rates for westbound Middle Eastern crude exports have failed to sway Asian Aframax owners who prefer to stay in the east-of-Suez market
  • BHP iron ore cargoes rise
    MINING giant BHP Billiton said today rail improvements helped boost shipments of West Australian iron ore to records in the most recent quarter
  • Doing time inside the box
    CRIMINALS in South Australia reportedly face prison cells made from old containers, as the state's government today announced plans for a jail extension

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Rena Insurer to Meet Disaster Obligations
    Mediterranean Shipping said Wednesday it is awaiting word from Rena vessel owner Costamare and a salvage company as the ship...
  • GE Transportation Invests $231 Million at US Plants
    GE Transportation will spend $231 million to upgrade two factories to meet North American and foreign demand for locomotives, mining...
  • Study Says St. Lawrence Seaway Supports 226,800 Jobs
    The release of a study showing the St. Lawrence Seaway system supports 226,800 jobs comes as maritime officials urge New...
  • Panama Canal Fills First Part of New Lock Channel
    A segment of the new access channel to the Panama Canal's new locks was filled with water on Wednesday. ...
  • Japan's Osaka Container Trade Surges 15.2 Percent
    International containerized trade through western Japan's Port of Osaka in the first half of the year surged 15.2 percent year-over-year...
  • ILA Moves Headquarters to New Jersey
    The International Longshoremen's Association relocated its headquarters to North Bergen, N.J., from the union's longtime home in lower Manhattan. ...
  • Werner Enterprises Profit Up 22 Percent
    Werner Enterprises increased net profit 22 percent from a year ago to $29.6 million in the third quarter on a...
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange President Talks Role in Shipping Market's Future (Video)
    Zhang Ye, president of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, discusses what role he sees the exchange playing in the future of...
  • Homebuilding Rises, Market Remains Weak
    A jump in apartment construction caused homebuilding to rise at the fastest rate in 17 months, but other data point...
  • CSX Sees 'Modest Growth' Ahead for US Economy
    CSX Transportation looks for the U.S. economy and its rail freight traffic to keep growing "at a modest rate" in...
  • Eurotunnel Revenue Jumps 9.2 Percent
    Groupe Eurotunnel, operator of the undersea rail tunnel between France and the U.K., boosted third quarter revenue 10 percent year-over-year...
  • Russia's TransContainer Traffic Up 9.3 Percent
    TransContainer, Russia's largest rail container operator, boosted third quarter traffic by 9.3 percent year-over-year, partly due to 28.7 percent jump...
  • CMA CGM, Emirates Upgrade Asia-Africa Service
    CMA CGM Group and Emirates Shipping Line upgraded their joint service linking Asia to East Africa by deploying larger vessels...
  • Economist Says US Exports Will Lead Trade Recovery
    The U.S. container trades will bounce back in the long term, and it will be exports that lead the way,...
  • Cargolux Begins Two US Services to Australia, Africa
    Cargolux is launching two new freighter services connecting the U.S. with Australia and the west coast of Africa. The...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • US import cargo 'back to normal'
  • Salvage work on stricken boxship hindered by storm
  • CSAV: 35,000 slots in lay-up
  • Binational study charges NY State rules jeopardise future of Seaway
  • China growth slows as EU debt crisis threatens

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • Handy owners at risk
    DVB says 2012 will see a significant rise in handymax owners going bust as rates plunge below breakeven.
  • Insolvency upside
    Broker says bankruptcies may help counter tanker tonnage threat as oil majors shy away from cash-strapped owners.
  • Rickmers bets on Bilbao
    German project giant puts Spanish port to the test as heavylift traffic climbs amid Saudi transport contract.
  • Seaboard springs loop
    US operator launches crusade to link Miami to Mexico with new service onboard 1,100-teu boxship
  • Vyborg sells a quarter
    InvestVeritas fund snaps up 25% stake in loss-making Russian shipbuilder.
  • Van Oord nabs contract
    Dutch shipowner bags east European port contract valued at EUR 40m.
  • SCI aframax saved
    Indian warship thwarts attempted hijacking on tanker Desh Rakshak in Arabian Sea.
  • Euronav's bad news for rival
    Oslo and New York-listed Frontline will disappoint the market in Q3 and Q4 if it follows Belgian firm's lead, analysts say.
  • Saga may call time
    Arne Blystad-led tanker owner on the brink of closing its doors after penning pacts to sell its last remaining vessels.
  • Essar Ports profit soars
    Newly demerged terminals division of Indian group made much more money as volumes increased in Q2.
  • Profit slips at PST
    Singapore-listed trust sees profit dip in otherwise solid third quarter results.
  • Tebma seals dredger deal
    Indian shipyard teaming with German engineering specialist Vosta to build dredging vessels at Chennai.
  • ICTS ups port fees
    Container lines making Manila calls will be facing higher charges.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2011
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    For MGO products, deliveries were available for supply up to and including November 2.
  • Rotterdam prices firm
    Very few barges available as they were tied up in waiting queues, a player reported.
  • Ferry industry still struggling with ECA response
    Conference finds 'no easy answers on fuel and emissions' to cope with 2015 sulphur limit, but also hears arguments for viable solutions.
  • BP takes storage in Fujairah: Report
    Oil major returns to fuel oil trading in region for the first time in over 10 years.
  • Bunker spill: Ship's officers return to court
    Judge refuses request to allow their pictures to be published.
  • Piraeus remains closed to bunker operations
    Bunkering may not go ahead until October 25/26.
  • Bunker operations face new 'risk-assessment' programme
    Environmentalists welcome moves to secure funds for California's Office of Spill Prevention and Response.
  • Engine manufacturer sees growing interest in LNG
    'Interest in LNG, environmentally sound designs and fuel efficiency will remain strong,' says Wartsila.
  • Mid-week IFO prices largely up at major ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Companies claim 'world first' in LNG bunkering
    Product tanker to bunker LNG 'directly via a loading arm at LNG facility'.
  • Tanker company leases two 'super fuel efficient' VLCCs
    Maersk Tankers leases two VLCCs from Cido Shipping on long-term bareboat charter.
  • BIMCO releases EEDI calculator
    Development and verification testing of EEDI calculator now completed, says BIMCO.
  • Japanese shipping firm launches carbon calculator
    Amid increasing public interest in the environmental impact of cargo transport.
  • Tanker market feels 'no impact' from slow steaming
    Overcapacity continues to dominate market as slow steaming is 'not widely' implemented, says Euronav.
  • Fuel pumping operations face further delays
    Poor weather conditions heighten concerns that the vessel could break up.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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