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February 21, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Biggest Iran tanker operator falls victim to EU sanctions
    Iran's biggest crude oil tanker operator, NITC, has said that its ship insurers had declined to renew policy cover for the coming year due to the impact of tightening sanctions in the European Union. Western nations suspect that Iran is seeking to develop a nuclear bomb although Teheran says that its atomic programme is peaceful.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk reportedly orders ten 18,000-TEU ships from Daewoo
  • Petrol bomb causes severe burns in South African trucker strike
  • Maersk Alabama pirate gets 33-year term from New York court
  • Singapore expects 4-6pc GDP hike, fears rising inflation
  • Tianjin to add 2.9 million TEU capacity over five years
  • Savannah container volume rises 13pc in January
  • MSC hikes US-Asia rate US$100/TEU, $150/TEU reefer March 15
  • Safmarine to launch new Europe-India Prime-2 service in March
  • Israel Shippers Council loses members in dock labour dispute
  • JFK airport bomb plot mastermind given life term
  • Aviation marks 80th anniversary of first aircraft hijacking - 1931
  • Changi Airport air freight volume rises 4pc in January
  • Qantas to expand its air fleet through mass leasing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargotec to acquire Navis
  • Maersk Lines's new ICON direct service to connect Chennai with North Europe
  • MSC is now world's top box line by capacity
  • Trade seeks more clarity before implementation
  • Russia lifts 5K tonnes of Indian potatoes
  • Aid sought to build berths at Tuticorin Port
  • Bharati plans more shipyards in W. Bengal, Orissa
  • HC stays order on box operations at RGCT
  • MoS mulls PPP model in dredging for Major Ports
  • Multi-faceted operations taking place at New Mangalore Port
  • Professional training a must to develop skilled port personnel: Dr Jose Paul
  • Rlys posts 11 pc earnings growth in Jan.
  • Trans-Siberian Railway moves cargo from Korea to Poland!
  • Bilateral trade target of $ 15 bn possible due to Malaysia pact: Sharma
  • CFI seeks service tax, excise relief for infra projects
  • DMIC to get $9-bn fund
  • Exim Bank extends $ 791-m lines of credit to 3 countries
  • Food inflation at two-month low
  • FTA with EU puts automakers on edge
  • Gold import duty hike likely
  • Infra debt funds to be launched soon: PM
  • More money-tightening measures likely: Rangarajan
  • North Carolina keen to be part of India's growth: Crisco
  • Report on boosting ornamental fish exports finalised
  • High-salaried employees exempt from UK visa cap

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Two new directors for KLM
    Camiel Eurlings and Erik Varwijk are set to join KLM president and CEO Peter Hartman and CFO Frédéric Gagey on the statutory managing board of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on 1 July 20...
  • Teras Cargo and BBC Chartering form US joint venture
    Teras Cargo Transport (America) and Germany's BBC Chartering & Logistic have created a new joint venture, Teras BBC Chartering Houston, based in Houston TX (USA). The companies...
  • NYK with new Hamburg-New York sprint service
    The Japanese container shipping firm NYK Line is adding another weekly sailing between Hamburg and New York on 13 March, in the framework of its resumed Atlantic Express Shuttle (A...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Berlian Laju Tanker gets bank commitments for $685 million term facility
  • Chouest LaShip shipyard project takes a step forward
  • Washington State passenger-only ferries headed for Tanzania
  • Contract awarded for design of new Australian research vessel
  • Somali pirates hijack American yacht
  • Maersk set to announce order for 18,000 TEU containerships

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Judge's ruling paves way for Everett Marina development
  • Port of Seattle taps Wen as business development boss
  • Washington governor pleased with Coast Guard funding of barge cleanup
  • Box numbers continue to rise at Port of Tacoma terminals
  • Weekly rail freight totals remain on positive side

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Canal transit tolls too high for larger tankers
    Expansion in 2014 could leave 'little monetary incentive' for tankers to transit the Panama Canal if tolls are set too high
  • Suezmax West Africa-US Atlantic rates gain about to peak
    This week's rates gain on the suezmax benchmark route between West Africa to US Atlantic coast that saw time charter equivalent earnings double to around $20,000 per day may be about to peak
  • China's return to work fails to halt slide in spot rates
    Container spot freight rates on the world's busiest trading lanes are set to fall further this week, in a delayed response the Chinese New Year holidays that closed factories in China earlier this month
  • Iron ore rates march up the hill and down again to $6.72
    Bunker fuel costs, lack of coal cargoes and excess tonnage combine to stifle rally
  • Investment in pipelines to cut Malacca Strait share of China's oil imports
    China's investment in Asian transnational oil pipelines will reduce the country's reliance on oil imports shipped through the Strait of Malacca by 23% by 2015, according to the International Energy Agency
  • US points to 'marriages of convenience' for pirates and terrorists
    US State Department has drawn links between al-Qaeda-linked terrorists and Somalian pirates
  • Singapore unveils further tax incentives
    Island state to encourage shipbuilding and repair
  • IMO advocates central anti-piracy command
    High-level meeting in London to consider unified UN command structure
  • Who are the pirates?
    In Somalia the pirates were, initially, fishermen who were seeking to frighten off foreign fishermen raiding their precious fish stocks
  • Piracy fight stuck in a legal minefield
    The complexities of international law remain a barrier to the apprehension and prosecution of pirates
  • FMC takes steps to relax shipping rules
    Move to lift red tape may save each NVOCC up to $200,000 per year
  • Analysts divided over deal's strategic implications
    It remains unclear whether the Ensco/Pride deal is the start of a merger wave
  • Rig values indicate high bid premium
    A detailed analysis of the Ensco/Pride merger comes from Egle Domataite, oil service analyst at Terra Markets in Oslo
  • Driller merger sparks talk of new wave of consolidation
    Two deals last week came as no surprise: at the high end Pride International was swallowed up by Ensco, while at the low end Seahawk sold out to Hercules
  • Golden Ocean upbeat despite Korea Line exposure
    Dry bulk owner posts $108m profits in 2010, just half $217m in 2009
  • US and Egypt clash over pirates' prosecution
    Wikileaks cables reveal US pressed for pirates to be tried and convicted in Egypt
  • Carnival Splendor returns to service
    Cruiseship en route to home port of Long Beach after undergoing repairs
  • Let fight on piracy begin
    It seems the political inertia in the fight against piracy could finally have been overcome, though translating that into action is easier said than done
  • Lloyds' true value
    The real value of Lloyds Banking Group's shipping loan book appears to be almost impossible to properly ascertain
  • Why Wall Street overvalues shipping
    Volatile nature of industry means long-term investors have mostly left, to be replaced by hedge funds and traders who distort valuations
  • Seacor puts more ships into lay up
    Has 13 vessels cold stacked as Deepwater Horizon clean-up winds down
  • Tanker barge operators seek higher charter rates
    European inland barge sector hit by surplus of double-hulled vessels
  • Ship Finance reveals $75m loan on supramax trio
    Seals $75.4m loan on three dry bulk newbuildings
  • Tui favours IPO in Hapag-Lloyd exit strategy
    Banks reported to have set initial target date for IPO although Tui denies a date has been agreed
  • Courage Marine posts $9m profit in 2010
    Dry bulk company hopeful BDI could return to 'normal' levels in one or two months time

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • SFI eyes container entry
    NYSE-listed Ship Finance International today reported lower profits than expected and a potential expansion into the container sector
  • Study challenges US shortsea net
    BENEFITS from US shortsea shipping have been sharply questioned in a report to Congress
  • DSME, APM in final VLCS talks
    AP MØLLER Maersk is understood to be in final discussions with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering about a potential 20-vessel order for the world's largest box ships
  • Golden Ocean sees 'uncertainty'
    BULKER owner Golden Ocean today reported a sharp year-on-year fall in net profits, but fourth-quarter earnings were stable
  • Discharge rule enforcement nears
    NEW US Coast Guard inspections targeting 'incidental discharge' procedures could spur shipping prosecutions after 13 March, law firm Blank Rome has warned
  • Not so fast, Vladimir
    RUSSIA'S antitrust agency confirmed to Fairplay today it had refused Russia's richest man permission to buy the government's 40% stake in Volga Shipping
  • Oil spills in Norway grounding
    AN EIMSKIP box ship is leaking oil after running aground off Norway, the Icelandic company said today
  • KOGAS signs LNG deals
    KOGAS has signed two contracts to buy a total of 2.4M tonnes of LNG to be shipped from the Tangguh project in Indonesia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Fondshaus sees modest KG rise
    FONDSHAUS Hamburg told Fairplay today that it expects a moderate increase in shipping equity placing in Germany this year after the 2009-10 slump
  • French port talks extended
    NEGOTIATIONS aimed at ending a strike that has been crippling French ports since the start of the year have gone into extra time
  • Courage reveals whopping profits spike
    DRYBULK carrier Courage Marine today unveiled profits of $9M for FY2010 ' a 11,900% spike compared with its $75,000 profits the previous year
  • KL share price tumbles
    KOREA Line shares dropped for the third straight day since its trading resumed on the South Korean bourse
  • Product tanker owners seen struggling
    OWNERS are struggling to reap returns on product tankers in the Atlantic Basin, according to a weekly market report from Fearnleys
  • West Oz prepares for cyclones
    MARINERS, ports and coastal communities in several parts of Western Australia face an anxious wait this weekend as two cyclones gather strength
  • VLCCs rates seen dropping for March
    BROKERS in Singapore told Fairplay today that VLCC spot rates might drop for March liftings, with tonnage expected to rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • USPS Price Increases Take Effect April 17
    The Postal Regulatory Commission notified the U.S. Postal Service that price increases announced Jan. 13 satisfy the requirements of the...
  • Hong Kong Overtakes Memphis in Air Cargo
    Hong Kong International Airport formally overtook Memphis as the world's busiest cargo airport in 2010 with release of the full-year...
  • Norway's GTB Invest Acquires Two 13,100-TEU Ships
    Norway's GTB Invest purchased for $310 million two 13,100 20-foot equivalent unit vessels on order from Hyundai Heavy Industries, less...
  • DP World Cochin Terminal Begins Operations
    The Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin began commercial operations Friday, a week after it was...
  • DeFazio Targets Shippers Who Delay Truck Drivers
    Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., wants shippers to speed truck drivers through their gates or pay the consequences for excessive detention...
  • Railcar Owners Scrap Over 3 Percent of Fleet
    North American railcar owners scrapped a net 3 to 4 percent of cars they operated or held in storage during...
  • Shipper Says HOS Changes Would Hike Transport Costs
    Proposed changes to truck driver hours of service rules would raise transportation costs 1 to 3 percent, one of the...
  • LaHood Gives Florida One Week to Find Rail Options
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is giving Florida lawmakers one week to see if they can salvage a high-speed rail project...
  • French Ports Cut Deal to Avert Strike
    French dockworkers called off their six-week campaign of rolling strikes Feb. 18 after reaching an agreement with port employers over...
  • Railinc's Humphrey on the Changing Railcar Fleet
    Railinc senior analyst David Humphrey, speaking to JOC in Cary, N.C., describes the size of North America's railcar fleet at...
  • A Deeper Impact
    It is a tale of two ports, but it's a story with enormous implications for how U.S. trade will move...
  • Admiralty Law's Role in Release of Shipment
    Q: I just read your Jan. 31 column concerning the international forwarder whose Hong Kong partner/agent is demanding he hold...
  • East Coast Numbers
    The 11 percent year-over-year growth East Coast ports recorded in container trade in the first 11 months of 2010, the...
  • All In for All-Water
    When CSAV announced a new service to the U.S. East Coast through the Panama Canal last month, the Chilean carrier...
  • Budget Lines
    Whether you are looking at a business or a government, there usually is no clearer evidence of priorities than a...
  • LA to Host House-Senate Transportation Hearing
    Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa will be a primary witness Feb. 23 before a joint House-Senate hearing intended to...
  • French Port Talks Go Into Fourth Day
    Talks between dockworkers and port employers to resolve a dispute over early retirement entered a fourth day Feb. 18 as...
  • ISO Certifies US Operations of DHL Express
    DHL Express received a multi-site quality management certification from the International Standards Organization for all its U.S. locations. The...
  • Manufacturing Group Predicts 5.5 Percent Growth
    A manufacturers group predicts U.S. factory production will grow 5.5 percent this year and 4.6 percent in 2012, outpacing expansion...
  • Japanese Ship Orders Triple
    Japanese export ship orders more than tripled in January, compared with a year ago. In the 14th consecutive month of...
  • Maersk Reported In $2 Billion Order for 18,000-TEU Ships
    A.P. Moller-Maersk placed a $2 billion order for 10 18,000 20-foot equivalent unit container ships with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding...
  • HOS Proposal No Panacea, Attorney Says
    An attorney for the coalition that won two court victories over recent hours of service rules for truckers says the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • US asks WTO to investigate 'unjustified' Chinese duties
  • Cote d'Ivoire: is this the final straw?
  • SA truckers reject offer and drive on
  • FMC exempts NVOCCs from publishing shipping rates
  • US court fires warning to pirates

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Double Eagle dollars
    Seacor has revealed a tidy profit on the sale of two Jones Act tankers.
  • Bigger is better for Rem
    Age Remoy-led owner pushes up operating profit in the fourth quarter as expansion pays off.
  • Dur drops FRO estimates
    Frontline retains 'hold' from Lazard analyst Urs Dur but weak VLCC markets dash earnings forecasts.
  • Opec warning for tankers
    Oil exporter likely to scale back crude loadings this month as winter demand ebbs.
  • Four in the frame for SFI
    New York-listed SFI has tanker, bulker, boxship and offshore buys in mind for 2011 despite Q4 profit slump.
  • Russian ships clash
    Master reports Soyana not seaworthy after it was seriously damaged in smash off Arkhangelsk.
  • CECO still in red as sales dip
    Camillo Eitzen vows to continue company disposals as it cuts costs but still reports loss for the year.
  • Pipavav date slips again
    Herman Billung-led Golden Ocean sees newbuilding delivery delay stretch towards two and a half years.
  • Pressure on Davie
    Bankrupt Canadian shipyard must be solvent to bid for slice of $33bn state shipbuilding pie.
  • Maersk pens mega order
    Danish owner pulls the trigger on long-anticipated 18,000-teu giants, it is claimed.
  • Japan detains 28 ships
    Precious Shipping bulker on January's port state control list over oily water separator.
  • Courage 'cautious' on BDI
    Hsu Chih Chien-led Courage Marine rues current dry-bulk woe but posts full-year profit hike.
  • Fredriksen fires warning
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean says anybody, including KLC, who breaks a charter will be fiercely pursued.
  • Ferry fire doused
    No injuries reported as DFDS' Princess Seaways suffers blaze at Odense Steel Shipyard in Denmark.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Korea Line VLCCs get the boot from Tankers International, while George Economou picks up a tidy bonus.
  • Godafoss leaks oil
    Listing Eimskip vessel has spilled fuel off Norway after going aground.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Corpus Christi sells former Navy property
    The Port Corpus Christi in Texas Thursday agreed to sell its Ingleside facility, the former U.S. Naval Station Ingleside, to Canyon Supply & Logistics. A separate small craft pier and some related property will be sold to Flint Hill Resources. Cany...
  • Portland balances freight movement, livability
    The Port of Portland could be a case study in how maritime engines of commerce are trying to minimize the impact of their industrial footprint to better coexist with citizens in nearby communities. Several projects on the drawing board would improv...
  • FMC ends NVO tariff-filing requirement
    The Federal Maritime Commission has ended the tariff publication requirement for non-vessel-operating common carriers. The commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to issue a final rule that will relieve more than 3,300 licensed NVOs from publishing in t...
  • Performance Team names Miller retail president
    Santa Springs, Calif.-based third-party logistics firm Performance Team has appointed Andrew Miller to president of retail supply chain. Miller, a 30-year industry veteran, was senior vice president and general manager of West Coast operations for ...
  • Dachser forges South Africa joint venture
    Third-party logistics firm Dachser has set up a joint venture in South Africa. The enterprise employs 133 staff of and offers logistics services in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Jonen Freight Pty. Ltd. is a privately run logistics company tha...
  • CBP moves to regional command for Arizona
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reorganized operations in Arizona into a unified chain of command under which Border Patrol, Customs Field Operations, and Air and Marine branches answer to a single chief instead of their respective internal...
  • Maersk Alabama pirate gets 34 years
    Maersk Alabamapirate gets 34 yearsMaersk Alabamapirate gets 34 years The Somali pirate who was captured by the U.S. Navy in April 2009 after hijacking a U.S.-flag vessel and taking its captain hostage was sentenced in a Lower Manhattan courtroom Wedn...
  • Ga. Tech, MIT expand logistics programs overseas
    Georgia Tech's Supply Chain and Logistics Institute in early September opened a Logistics Innovation and Research Center in Panama to help the government turn the Central American nation into a top-flight intercontinental trade hub. Not to be outdo...
  • Cost savings for importers, exporters
  • Port moves forward
    Portland balances freight movement, livabilityThe Port of Portland could be a case study in how maritime engines of commerce are trying to minimize the impact of their industrial footprint to better coexist with citizens in nearby communities. Seve...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Difficult ice conditions off St. Petersburg
    The ice conditions in the easternmost part of Gulf of Finland have turned out to be so difficult that the Russian icebreakers are not capable of assisting all vessels. On
  • Strong krona brings positive net effect on Viking Line
    During the last fiscal year, which, as an exception, included 14 months from November 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010, Viking Line Abp's sales totalled EUR 569.9 million. In

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
  • Week ends with lower prices
    Crude futures head lower as traders rushed to sell off their March contracts.
  • KPI Bridge Oil opens office in Miami
    Company's fourth office in the Americas.
  • Prices mixed in Fujairah
    Spot prices for 180 cSt available in Durban.
  • IMO scrubbing system guidelines left unchanged
    Agreement at technical committee that it is too early for revision as it could hamper promising technology development.
  • DNVPS takes 'carbon neutral option'
    Fuel testing agency wants to help its customers move closer to carbon neutral operations.
  • Rotterdam market softens
    Avails tight for prompt deliveries.
  • Fuel management system 'designed for ECAs'
    Ship operators will have fuel blended 'to precisely the right sulphur content'.
  • Removing 'nightclub' will generate bunker savings
    Building materials were 'too heavy' to allow fuel efficiency.
  • Scrubber system makers nominated for 'Clean Shipping' award
    Two companies making exhaust gas cleaning systems are finalists for Seatrade Awards 2011.
  • Asian bunker prices mostly down
    Generally sluggish demand at Asia's key bunkering ports on Friday, says traders.
  • ExxonMobil sells high-viscosity parcel at lower premiums
    Easing fuel oil supplies see prices soften.
  • 'Modernisation' of Philippine terminal gets nod
    Terminal to allocate some five hectares for a bunker refuelling station.
  • Grounded ship leaking bunkers in Norway's national seapark
    Containership has about 800 mt fuel oil on board, says oil response team.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks rebound to two-week high
    Higher arrivals of Western arbitrage volumes this week.

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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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